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"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." – Heb. 11:1 (NIV) St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office searching for Chalmette woman reported missing The St. Bernard Mitchell has not been heard from or seen since. Sheriff’s Office is ask- Mitchell is a white female who is 5’5” tall and ing for the public’s weighs 110 pounds. She has blonde hair and help finding a 34-year- green eyes. old Chalmette wom- an who was last seen earlier this month. Sheriff Anyone with information James Pohlmann said the last time Mia regarding the whereabouts Mitchell was seen by of Mia Mitchell is asked family members was on May 25 in Metairie when she said she was going to Mississippi to have re- to contact the St. Bernard pairs done to her car, a green 1999 Honda Accord Sheriff’s Office at with Louisiana plate ZRK437. The last time family members spoke to Mitch- (504) 271-2501. ell was by phone on June 3 when she said she Mia Mitchell was in Mississippi and her car had broken down. W. Smith Elementary's Beta Club Wins 3rd place at the National Beta Convention W. Smith Elementary's beta sible without the help of local club students traveled to Savan- sponsors: AllPest Extermina- nah, GA this summer to com- tors, LLC , Andrea's Restaurant, pete in the National Beta Con- Boh. Bros., The Coffee House, vention. There were thousands David and Sandra Williams, Eve of attendees at the convention, Tomberlin, 4-H, Frederick J. representing 18 different states. Sigur, Game Dogs, The Gath- W. Smith won third place in the ering, JoEllen Clark & Family, Songfest division and 10 McDonald's of St. Bernard, The for t-shirt design. Their experi- Meraux Foundation, MLK Com- ence would not have been pos- munity Service, Miriam DuPuy ,

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INDEX Calendar of Events...... 2 Local News...... 1, 6, 8, 10-11 Arrest Reports...... 4-5 Classifieds...... 7 Church Directory...... 2 State News...... 3 Education...... 6 Obituaries...... 9-10 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - The St. Bernard News

Assembly of God Family Worship Center Church 494-7378 419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. Sun. Service 8am • Wed. Service services 10am & 5:30pm 7pm Wed. Bible study 7pm Gethsemane Lutheran Assumption of Our Church 271-4254 Lady Catholic Church 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, Worship 10am Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses Gospel Temple 272-0123 • 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. Bethlehem Baptist Chalmette, LA Church 682-0675 Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm JUNE 27, 2018 state’s registry of Historic Places. For more • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite Greater South Shore • FREE Concert Series in Sidney Torres information, call 504-609-7509. 1815's Battle of New Orleans with a ranger Sun. School 8am, worship 9am F.G.B.C. Thu. Bible study 7pm “Rebuilding the family Structure” Park, The final Wind-Down Wednesday” talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. No talk Call on Me Ministries a 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, Concert will take place this week in Sidney JULY 9, 2018 Wednesday, July 4; visitor center closed for non-denominational Christian Church La 70032 • 278-8854 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. worship 9:00am Torres Park. Cypress Pop Trio will close out • The Knights of Nemesis Social Club federal holiday but entrance gates open Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 the five concert series on June 27th from and Parade Social Meeting, 6:30PM at 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. Chalmette Bat- Tues-Thurs 12-3pm Lighthouse Pentecos- 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Come join the fun and Cy’s Bar, 817 E. St. Bernard Hwy, Chal- tlefield of Jean Lafitte National Historical Carolyn Park Presbyte- tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. relax with great music, food, drinks, Ice mette, La. All members and prospective Park and Preserve, 8606 West St. Bernard rian Church St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. 10am, worship 11am Cream, and Snowballs. Interested ven- members are invited to attend. Food will be Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 or www. 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am Wed. Bible Study 7pm dors should contact Denise Montalbano at provided. The Knights of Nemesis organiza- nps.gov/jela.. Chalmette Church of Living Cornerstone [email protected] or call 504-278- tion was formed in 2004 and has paraded • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana Christ 250-8492 Church International 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., 4295 for an application. The Concert Series in the parish for the past thirteen years. The swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm Braithwaite 228-6401 is made possible by grants obtained by the 14th Annual Knights of Nemesis Parade is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. No walk Sun. service 10am Wed. Bible study 7pm SBPG Grants Department, St. Tammany scheduled for Saturday, February 23, 2019 Wednesday, July 4; visitor center closed Celebration Church Miracle Baptist Cather- 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez dral (Adance the King- Parish Commission on Cultural Arts, Louisi- at 1 pm. For information about the social or for federal holiday but parking lot gates Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & dom of God) 913-9008 ana Office of Cultural Development Division parade, contact Billy Showalter, 504-583- open 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Free. Barataria 10:45am 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a of Arts and ATMOS Energy. 3998 or visit our web-site. www.knightsof- Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Christ Lutheran Church Sunday School 10a-10:30a nemesis.org Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a (504) 342-2830 Tue. 7p-8p JULY 4, 2018 Marrero (near Crown Point). 689-3690;10 Sunday Worship 10:00 am D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) • St. Bernard Salutes America July 4th or www.nps.gov/jela. Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am JULY 9-11, 2018 [email protected] Celebration, The 34th Annual St. Bernard • Chalmette Church of Christ Vacation • Ranger Talk, Discover New Orleans his- Christian Fellowship [email protected] Family Worship Center Our Lady of Prompt Salutes America Celebration will be held Bible School, Theme: You Have A Friend tory and culture with a ranger talk in the 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Succor Catholic on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 4:30 to In Me. 200 Delaronde Drive. Classes For All visitor center courtyard. 9:30 a.m. Tues- 324-4092 Church 271-3441 Sun. Service 8am 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: 9:30 p.m. The annual July 4th event will Ages, Including Adult. (504) 279-8492 day-Saturday. No talk Wednesday, July 4; Wed. Bible Study 6pm Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, take place on the grounds of the Frederick visitor center closed. Free. French Quar- A Closer Walk, Meeting 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm Sigur Civic Center located at 8245 W. Judge JULY 11, 2018 ter Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte National the Need Ministry Our Lady of Lourdes Perez Drive in Chalmette. There will be fun • NARFE's (National Active and Retired Historical Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Catholic Church 682-7070 Violet, La 70092 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses for all ages including live entertainment, Federal Employees Association) Vernon Street, New Orleans. 504-589-3882;221 or Sun. Service 8am Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • children’s activities, a trackless train rides, N. Landry Chapter 1398, St. Bernard, www.nps.gov/jela. Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm • Sun. 9:00&11:00am a spectacular fireworks show and more. will joyously celebrate our 7th anniversary • 1815 Alive, What was it like to be a sol- Corinne Missionary Peace and Prayer Event Schedule: Music by Amanda Shaw since reforming after Hurricane Katrina, on dier or a civilian back in the Battle of New Baptist Church Ministries 919-6625 - 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Music by Live 5 Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at 11 a.m. All Orleans era? Find out as battlefield living 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Worship service, prayer and praise, - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Fireworks Show active and retired federal/postal employ- history volunteers set up camp, fire can- Bible study 7pm Wed. bible study 10am Sunday - 9:30 p.m. For more information about the ees, as well as your spouse or guest, are nons, show off campfire cooking skills, and Cornerstone Church of Poydras Baptist event contact Donald Bourgeois at (504) welcome to join us as we come together to share stories about being a living history God 343-8446 Church of St. Bernard 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 236-3877 or Andrew Becker at (504) 473- break bread and enjoy each other's com- reenactor. 1:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 7. www.Cornerstone-stb.net Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship 7238. pany in the Sicilian Room of Rocky and Car- Free. Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte Sun. school 9:30am, worship 10:30am 10:30am los Restaurant, St. Bernard Highway. National Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 Praise Temple West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281- Covenant United Meth- Fellowship JULY 7, 2018 odist Church (504) 650-1794 • Grammy nominee Keith Pringle in Con- AUGUST 4, 2018 0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. 115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763 7517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet cert, Minister Keith Pringle, nominated for • Hopedale, Shell Beach and Yscloskey Sun. Service 11am Sun. 10:30am, a Grammy for his hit single, “Call Him Up,” Blessing of the Fleet, 1PM, Arcbishop Delacroix Hope Baptist Bible Study Thu. 7:00pm Weekly, Thursday Mission 452-6092 Second Missionary will be in concert Saturday, July 7, 7 p.m. Aymond will bless the fleet of Delacroix Is- • St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New 1932 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard Baptist Church at First Baptist Verette, 3737 Bayou Road, land at The Delacroix Fishing Pier. Everyone Year with our bike riding group. We ride at Sun. worship 11am 2109 Caluda Lane, Violet Bible Study 10am Services 8am Sunday, St. Bernard, LA. Pringle will appear as part is invited to attend/participate. night with lighted wheels through neigh- Faith Baptist Church of Sunday School 9:30am, of the historic church’s anniversary. First borhoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6 Bible Study 7pm on Wednesday Chalmette 682-1144 Baptist Church of Verette was founded in PM, Ride at 7 PM (sharp). Meets at First 4825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. St. Bernard Baptist School 10am, Service 11am and Church 881-6723 1871. The church was recently listed on the Daily Baptist Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Ber- 6pm • Wed. 7pm 2615 Jacob, Chalmette nard Hwy., Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale First Asia Baptist Sun. service at 11am before the ride. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Church 432-2525 St. Bernard Catholic Bernard Social Ride” and join our group. 2408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. Church 281-2267 School 10:30am, worship 8am 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses Thur. Bible Study 7pm Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Monthly, 4th Wednesday First Baptist Church of St. Paul Ministries • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei- Chalmette 277-2939 228-3932 Addiction Resource Program 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy. 7724 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet mer’s Caregiver Support Group, de- Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service Sun. Service 8am • Thu. 6pm The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Addiction Resource Program helps residents signed to provide emotional, educational, 10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service St. Luke Baptist 6:30pm struggling with an addiction, whether it be substance abuse, or even gam- and social support for caregiver’s through Church 682-3718 or 418-7492 First Pentecostal 126 Poindexter Lane, Braithwaite bling related, find the resources they need to better cope with their situation. regularly scheduled meetings. Participants Church of Chalmette Sun. worship 8am The program provides individuals and/or their families with information on develop methods and skills to solve prob- 2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600 Trumpet of Truth Sun. School 10:30am lems. The group encourages caregivers to Ministry 7451 W. St. Bernard resources available to them, such as rehabilitation programs, detox centers, Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am • maintain their own personal, physical, and Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm therapeutic plans of action and faith-based assistance. If you or someone you Service 10am emotional health, as well as optimally care Garden of Prayer Tues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm may know could benefit from this program and would like more information, Listing additions or changes send to: call Stanley Simeon, program facilitator, at (504) 517-2944 or (504) 278-7659. The St. Bernard News 190 Hickory Avenue, Suite 6 • New Orleans, LA 70123 Participation in the program is kept confidential. Phone: 504-832-1481 Fax: 504-837-5923 What's Happening Email: [email protected] — CONTINUES ON PG. 10 — Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - The St. Bernard News State News 3 New state sales tax rate goes into effect July 1 Louisiana Department of Revenue statement Effective July 1, 2018, Louisiana’s overall state sales tax rate decreases from 5 percent to 4.45 percent. The new rate, enabled on Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision by House Bill 10 of the 2018 Third Extraordinary Session of the The Supreme Court overruled the Louisiana Legislature, is to be levied upon the sale at retail, the physical presence requirement in Quill use, the consumption, the distribution and the lease or rental of for remote retailers, but the high court an item of tangible personal property; and upon the sale of ser- remanded the case back to the lower vices. court for further decisions on the South Any dealer that charges a 5 percent state sales tax rate on or Dakota law. after July 1, 2018, must remit the excess collected tax to the Lou- While Louisiana is in a good position isiana Department of Revenue. having adopted a provision very simi- Also beginning July 1, 2018, a state sales tax rate of 2 percent lar to the South Dakota law, we are still is to be levied for the sale at retail, the use, the consumption, the some time away from a final decision and seeing the full impact. distribution, and the storage to be used or consumed of steam, It should be noted that Louisiana is currently collecting sales tax water, electric power or energy, natural gas, or other energy sourc- from some of the nation’s largest online retailers, including Ama- es for non-residential use (“business utilities”). zon, and smaller companies as well. The Louisiana Department of Revenue has issued Revenue In- It is far too soon for a definitive estimate of what the state will formation Bulletin 18-016 to provide an explanation of the provi- receive from online sales as a result of today’s decision, but when sions of HB 10. appropriate, we will provide updates. How To Stay Safe When A Hurricane Threatens Prepare Survive Be Safe NOW DURING AFTER

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Review insurance policies. 4 Arrests Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - The St. Bernard News Arrests St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office ARABI with Intent Schedule II, Attp. • Raymond Alwyn Tyner, 58, Drv., Simple Battery • Chente Daiz, 23, Mehle, Contraband in Correction Cen., Chalona Drv., Dist. Peace Drunk • Brittany Saporito, 22, Sinclaire Reckless Operation Vehicle, No Fugitive • Devin Howard Baldridge, 45, Drv., Simple Battery Insurance, Driver Not Licensed, • Bianca Mulholland, 36, Regiment Drv., Time Served • Eboni N. Lee, 25, Plaza, License Plate Switched Montisquie Str., Fugitive • Justin J. Kamm, 25, Gallo Violation of Protective Order • Gary J. Burtanog, 50, Perrin • Scott John Kuntz, 46, Drv., Driving While Intoxicated, • Michael D. Boudreaux, 34, Drv., Driving While Intoxicated, Mumphrey Rd., Bench Warrant, Proper Control Veh. Gallent Drv., Bench Warrant, Speeding Fugitive • Lanis M. Craig, 64, Juno Drv., Fugitive, Resist Arrest by Flight • Melissa Annette Belar, 30, • Ramona L. Alviar, 42, Plaza Drv., Hit and Run Driving, Driver Not • Jonathan Dardar, 36, Fenelon Mehle Ave., Bench Warrant Simple Battery on the Infirm Licensed, No Liability Insurance Str., Obstruction of Justice, • Brandon Nodier, 40, Aycock • Natasha N. Handy, 29, Plaza • Douglas Peterson, 42, Stalking Str., Felony Carrying Illegal Drv., Poss. of Marijuana Ramoncita Drv., Bench Warrant, • Matthew J. Sander, 22, W. Weapon, Drugs Schedule II • Darrell Jerome Lee, 32, E. Fugitive (2) Josephine Bench Warrant (6) • Travis James Shepherd, 25, Liberaux, Dom. Abuse Batt. • Barry Paul Esler Jr., 58, Seelos, • Sergio Perez, 34, Blanchard, Aycock Str., Fugitive Strangulation, Resisting an Reckless Operation Vehicle, Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia, • Michael J. Trahan, 29, Fugitive, Officer, Fugitive (2) Driving While Intoxicated Legend Drug, Fugitive Bench Warrant, Schedule II • Donald Francis Snow, 46, • Tammy Couvillon, 47, Old • Emily Lyons, 32, Blanchard, Dist./WITD of CDS, Schedule Fenalon Str., Poss. of Drug Hickory Drv., Poss. of Drug Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia, II Poss. of a CDS, Poss./Dist. Paraphernalia, Bench Warrant Paraphernalia Legend Drug Legend Drug w/o Rx (2), Fugitive (6) • Leigh Ann Felps, 31, Tournefort • Anthony J. Duplessis Jr., 47, • Antonio McKnight, 53, Jean Str., Domestic Abuse Battery Blanchard Drv., Poss. of Drug CHALMETTE Lafitte Pkwy., Poss. with Intent • Craig Spadoni, 20, Plauche Drv., Paraphernalia, Legend Drug • Michaela Sterling, 28, Livingston Schedule II, Drugs Schedule II, Fugitive • Tevin Montana, 24, Packenham Ave., Child Desertion Drugs Schedule IV • Chassidy Adkinson, 34, Drv., Housing for Other Agency • Antonio Clark Howard, 28, • Jessica Escarra, 32, Stander Veronica Drv., Meth. Poss., Livingston Ave., Child Desertion Plc., Turning Reqd. Signal, Fugitive (2) MERAUX • Reginald Wright, 29, Rose Ave., Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia, • Jesse D. Vaughn, 29, • Sean Robert Chesnut, 35, Story Resisting an Officer, Poss. Drugs Schedule II Campagna Drv., Turning Reqd. Park Bvd., Dist. Peace Drunk Signal, Methamphetamine • Nicholas Brown, 23, Legend Poss., Fugitive Drv., Bench Warrant (3) • Michael Virga, 37, Campagna, • Howard H. Beal Jr., 59, Earl Methamphetamine Poss. Drv., Driving While Intoxicated, • Chuck Jolly, 45, Munster, Reckless Operation Veh., Fugitive (3) Methamphetamine Poss. • Lacey M. Guidry, 26, E. Genie • Eric Krimsier, 48, Legend Drv., Str., Simp. Crim. Damage Under Driving While Intoxicated, $500, Assault Agg. Reckless Operation Veh. • Albert A. Estopinal III, 42, • Jarrell Holmes, 24, Chalona Laplace Str., Resisting an Drv., Bench Warrant (2) Officer, Bench Warrant, Simple • Carey James St. Pierre, 34, Battery on the Infirm. Octavia, Bench Warrant (2) • Timothy Steven Kinkella, • Kendall Rivers, 32, Packenham 32, E. Genie, Poss. of Drug Drv., Poss. of Marijuana Paraphernalia, Drugs Schedule IV ST. BERNARD • Lacey M. Guidry, 26, E. • Robert Williams, 36, Sugar Genie Str., Poss. of Drug Mill, Drugs Schedule II, Bench Paraphernalia, Drugs Schedule Warrant (4) IV • Ninosca A. Hoey, 32, Sugar Mill, • Shane Massett, 17, Despeaux Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia Drv., Reckless Operation Veh., • Mark Broadhead, 23, Farmsite Speeding Rd., Assault Simple, Resisting • Greg A. Sampson, 57, LA 47, an Officer Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia • Christopher P. Holmes, 30, • Paige Marie Riley, 23, Marcel, Heights Drv., Poss. of Drug Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia, Paraphernalia, Heroin Poss., Turning Reqd. Signal Fugitive • Kevin Howard Baldridge, 45, • Oscar M. Ledet, 59, Heights Regiment Drv., Time Served Drv., Herion Poss. • Kelly Joseph Teel Jr., 36, N. • Darrell Deloach, 28, E. Christie Robertson, Resisting an Officer, Drv., Simple Battery Bench Warrant (2), Fugitive (2) • Linda Keiff, 69, E. Christie Drv., • Chelsea Cassar, 22, Sinclair Simple Battery Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - The St. Bernard News Arrests 5 Arrests St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office • Shana M. Norton, 30, Bayou Burglary, Simple and Agg. • Ralph Morris Jr., 31, Voyager, • Ellery Sexton, 35, Pacific Ave., Rd., Housing for Other Agency Escape, Resisting an Officer, Bench Warrant Fugitive (2) • James Hosch, 37, Kenilworth Batt. Corr. Emp. in Custody • Dechauon R. Lavigne, 37, Milan • Brandi Anthony, 35, Charles Crt., Drv., Bench Warrant • Lorenzo Michael Nicosia, 25, Str., Bench Warrant Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia, • Casey Authement, 18, Farmsite South Lake, Failure of Written • Kimberly Brown, 33, Richard Drugs Schedule IV, Drugs Drv., Disturbing the Peace Permission, Unlaw. Take Oysters Str., Theft Under $750, Fugitive Schedule II • Sidney John Constant Jr., 27, Off Lease, Equipment Reqd. • Phyllis Zenobia Mitchell, 22, • John Armando Lopez, 38, LA 16 Creedmore Drv., Poss. of Drug • Brandy Lee Kellum, 37, Jackson Ave., Illegal Poss. Hwy., Bench Warrant Paraphernalia, Bench Warrant Riverqueen, Theft of Goods Stolen Under $500, Accident No • Anthony Joseph Cross Jr., 32, • Chad Phillip Landry, 43, Gnell Under $500 (2), Illegal Poss. Insurance Holley Ln., Fugitive (2) Drv., Turning Reqd. Signal, Stolen Under $500 (2) • Deja Harris, 28, W. Monroe Str., • Lamont Flemings, 44, Forrest Heroin Poss. • Jere Hooper, 36, Highland Drv., Fugitive (3), Bench Warrant Park Ln., Theft $750-$5000, • Bronson Dunnam Sr., 47, Resisting an Officer, Disturbing • Peter Youngblood, 24, Fugitive (2) Gnell Drv., Failure of Written the Peace Hawthorne Rd., Falsification of • Sean T. Williams, 50, English Permission, Unlaw. Take Oysters • Auriane Hooper, 33, Highland Drug Tests Turn Rd., Fugitive Off Lease Drv., Resisting an Officer, • Ronald Rogers, 31, N. Foster • Jamie Williford, 25, Ya Tittle Str., • Emelia Alfonso, 30, Flamingo Disturbing the Peace Drv., Turning Reqd. Signal, Bench Warrant (3) Drv., Domestic Abuse Battery • Jermaine Jarmall Miller, 25, Poss. Marijuana 1st Off., Felony • Calvin Edwrads, 27, Pasteur Stacie, Bench Warrant (3), Carrying Illegal Weapon, Illegal Bvd., Bench Warrant, Fugitive VIOLET Fugitive (3) Poss. Stolen Firearm • Garrett Daniel Ledet, 28, San • Chareen Dajuana Williams, 28, • Ternell Bienemy, 36, E. Genie • Carl Knight, 40, Wytchwood Marco Rd., Failure of Written Jules Brown, Bench Warrant (2) Str., Prin.-Simple Burglary Drv., Opr. Veh. Udr. Susp. for Permission, Unlaw. Take Oysters • Edward Henry, 23, Acorn Drv., • Joseph Major III, 25, Stacie Drv., Prior Off., Proper Control of Off Lease, Fugitive Bench Warrant Simple Burglary, Access Device Veh., Fugitive (12) • Teadoris Joseph, 25, Lake • Shawn Williams, 23, Angelique Fraud (3) • Christian Gordon, 38, Gordon Desallemand Drv., Fugitive Drv., Access Simple Burglary, • Richard J. Miller, 55, River Lane, Theft of Goods Under • James Evert Cameron, 37, Crim. Misf. False Report Queen, Driving While $500 W. Walnut, Schedule I Poss. • Keandra Chevon Junius, 36, Intoxicated, Drugs Schedule III, • Warren Sandifer, 32, St. Ann, Marijuana, Fugitive (4) Joanne Crt., Disturbing the Drugs Schedule IV Bench Warrant (2) • Natalyia Jones, 39, N. Galvez Peace • Fazon Davis, 21, Tenesse, Str., Bench Warrant (2) • Kemori Jarell Junius, 23, Jo Ann OUTSIDE ST. BERNARD PARISH Bench Warrant • Willie Charles Kiel, 33, Gallier Cir., Illegal Carryg. Weapons • Alexis Clark, 21, N. Galvez Sq., • Melissa A. Scott, 43, Delechase Str., Criminal Trespass, Violation • Emanuel Payne Jr., 39, Jo Ann Fugitive Str., Bench Warrant, Bond of Protective Order Crt., Aggr. 2nd Degree Battery, • Gerard J. Henninger Jr., 26, Ray Surrender • Alexandra Schade Willhoft, 28, Bench Warrant (3) Hinton, Crim. Misf. Tamperg. • Joseph Brown, 24, St. Beverly Drv., Fugitive • Yancey Marcello Aisola Jr., 21, Prop., Disturbing the Peace, Frendiand, Resisting an Officer, • LC Nixon, 28, Esplande Ave., Delta Queen Drv., Violation of Resisting an Officer Disturbing the Peace Bench Warrant Protective Order • Heidi Kondroik, 34, • Shrell Jourdan, 32, Juno, Battery • Wilbert Edgar Clark, 31, Rue • David Weller Williams, 21, Turtleridge Rd., Illegal Poss. Dating Partner - M, Disturbing Park Fontain, Housing for Other Shannon Drv., Simple Burglary Stolen Under $500, Illegal the Peace Agency • Bernell Aisola, 29, Tusa Drv., Poss. Stolen Over $1500, Poss. • Alaina Marie Meilleur, 48, • Davonte Dejean, 25, Wall Bvd., Agg. Assault Officer w/ MV (2), of Drug Paraphernalia, Lapeyrous Str., Fugitive Housing for Other Agency Reckless Operation Veh., Flight Fugitive • Eric Banks, 21, Bill Str., Bench • George Johnson, 57, St. Roman, Using Motor Vehicle, Crack • Johnathan Square, 36, 1st Str., Warrant (2) Housing for Other Agency Poss., Drugs Schedule IV Poss., Bench Warrant (3), Fugitive Obstruction of Justice • Rakhea Andrews, 27, Glenn • Russell Kieth Banks Jr., 25, Crest, Bench Warrant (2) Jamie's Crt., Agg. Battery, Batt. • Andrew Francis, 33, Pamela Dating Strangulation, Simp. Drv., Agg. 2nd Degree Battery Crim. Damage Under $500 • Monique Burton, 35, Baronne • Avianca Marie Brown, 32, Str., Fugitive (2) Guerra Drv., Bench Warrant (4), • Mastephon L. Taylor, 20, Rest Fugitive (3) Gate Rd., Monetary Instrument • Jermone Joshua Frederick, 33, Abuse Tara Drv., Fugitive (3) • Karon T. Manuel, 34, Edenbone • Ricky Gerard Kinkella Jr., 40, Ave., Fugitive (3) Shannon Drv., Drugs Schedule • Corey Session, 44, Creek, IV Housing for Other Agency • Jamie M. Knight, 36, Oak Ridge • Marc David Bonnet Jr., 35, Drv., Poss. of Marijuana Banks Str., Bench Warrant (2), • Desmond O. Brown, 25, Cora Bond Surrender (2) Ann, Probation Violator, Simple • James Coleman, 29, Oak Ridge Burglary Inhab. Dwelling, Simple Crt., Fugitive (3) 6 Education & Local News Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - The St. Bernard News BETA CLUB from Page 1 St. Bernard Sheriff's Office Junior NAACP, N.B., NKM Health Solutions, LLC, Paul and Amy Serigne, Southern Silk Screening , 360 Trucking NEMT, Teledyne Optech, Deputy Academy: Week 3 Third Missionary Baptist Church and W. Smith's Pre-K Team. The program, which began June 5 and runs through July 12, is patterned after the Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy for adults. The purpose of the program is to teach youngsters ages 10-13 about the various aspects of law enforcement. During the program, participants visit St. Bernard Parish Prison, are given firearms safety instruction at a local shooting range and basic first aid and CPR instruction, and they witness demonstra- tions with some of the department’s state-of-the-art equipment. The program will wrap up with a graduation ceremony July 18. See more photos online at www.thestbernardnews.com.

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No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written consent of the Publisher. 8 Local News Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - The St. Bernard News Book signing event at Rocky and Carlo’s who lives by his motto, “ere is turned what he calls, “bumps in wrote into law a plan for quaran- Great Power Deeply Embedded the road” into golden opportu- tine at the mouth of the Missis- in all that Appears Adverse.” nities. However, do to ongoing sippi River, on the Island of Bal- He established Forum Salon CLL treatments Rene’ set aside ize. is devastated the shipping in New Orleans, in 1980. In 2005 his well-received show aer only industry, leaving only one means Hurricane Katrina ooded both two episodes. of importing and exporting, and the dream home he designed René Uzee faced life head on that was via the Louisiana-Tex- and his salon. Having evacuat- with unwavering persistence to as railroad. However, shipping ed to Baton Rouge one day be- defeat all challenges and with magnate, and politically con- fore the hurricane made landfall, that tenacity completed his nected Joseph P. Connaway II he decided to remain there, and Novel, Yellow Jack, which he had his own plan for Quarantine. to re-establish both his life and began writing in 2003. It is tru- Absolute power was what both Forum Salon. ly a treasure of a book that was men thirst for, however, neither On the heels of this bold meticulously researched for could put aside his selsh greed, move, René now confronting tens of thousands of hours, by not to mention political inuence, homelessness and unemploy- this powerful, omniscient writer. all the while disparaging their ment, was diagnosed with CLL René Uzee is quite possibly the fellow citizens. – Chronic Lymphocytic Leuke- next great literary star! On September 23rd 1856, mia, in 2006. One year later he René Uzee was a lifelong resi- an outbreak of Yellow Fever, Author René Uzee will be re-opened Forum Salon, which dent of Arabi, then Plaquemines prompted a Government seizure holding a book signing event at today is considered a premier Parish from 1996 until he evac- of the Eustis Beckworth proper- Rocky and Carlo’s Restaraunt, salon in Baton Rouge. Soon aer uated my home the day before ty, near the mouth of the Missis- June 29th, 2018. The event will establishing his salon he pro- Hurricane Katrina made landfall. sippi River, which was held for begin at 5:00 p.m. and will con- duced a cable television show, Also a native of New Orleans, 150 years. A cover-up ensued. tinue until 8:30 p.m. “Makeover 225 – Liing Spirits René now resides in a small In 2006, Carl Beckworth in- René Uzee is a walking, One Person At A Time.” Mr. Uzee town with his wife Brenda, their herits his ancestors property, talking, breathing miracle. To showcased individuals who had home tucked in the woods north and plans a family reunion. Just look at him you wouldn’t know experienced life threatening is- of Baton Rouge. days aer the Beckworth reunion, it. A renaissance man, if you will, sues, and who, like René, had This epic story begins in some family members become 1800s New Orleans, where extremely ill, others escape greed precipitates a struggle for death. absolute power between two Following a full investigation dangerously inuential Louisiana of the Beckworth property, Carl adversaries, shipping magnate, les suit against the United States Joseph P. Connaway II, and Government. en, in February, New Orleans Mayor, Olivier M. 2007 intense court proceed- Devereaux. ings begin, revealing: secret The 1853 Yellow Fever epi- meetings, scandals, negligence, demic in New Orleans, which murder, and political corruption. was responsible for nearly 9,000 All profits from the sales of deaths, caused social, political, Yellow Jack T-shirts, baseball and economical ramications caps and autographed book- that were catastrophic. marks will be donated to the St. In 1855, Mayor Devereaux Bernard Council on Aging. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - The St. Bernard News Obituaries 9 David Elliott Peralta Joseph E. Moore

David Elliott Peralta at the age of Joseph E. Moore passed away on June 17, 2018 at the age 64, peacefully passed away on Tues- of 67. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne Wirth Moore for day, June 12, 2018 of natural causes 13 years. Loving father of Kenny Moore (Raven), Daniel Moore in his St. Bernard home. David was (Allyson), Katie Moore Desselle (Zack) and Malaki Moore. Step- the father of Matthew Peralta and Ka- father of Jeannie, Lisa and Cheryl. Son of the late Floyd Moore tie Peralta. He was the son of Phyllis and Melrose Hueschen Moore. Brother of Sylvia Berthelot (Ter- Knight Peralta and the late Elliott Per- ry), Betty Kramer (Bruce) and Fredrick Moore. Uncle of Lisa, alta and the brother of Steve Peralta, Kevin, Brian and Becky. Proud grandfather of Liam, Evi, Addys- Loretta Gill and the late Elliott “Chip” on, Emma, Jordyn, Jade, Shae, Lacy, Michael, Kai, Brandon, Peralta. David is survived by two Krystal, David, Stephanie and Baby Boy due in August. Also granddaughters Braelyn Templet and Mia Bella Templet. survived by 5 great grandchildren. A life long resident of St. Bernard Parish, David had a Joseph was born on August 18, 1950 in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime rather distinguished career with the New Orleans Police resident of St. Bernard Parish. He graduated Cum Laude from Loyola University with Department. Upon completion of the academy, he spent a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He has been a dedicated deputy with the his career working the Traffic Division, Tactical Unit, and St. Bernard Sherriff’s Office for 20 years. He never left during Hurricane Katrina and Narcotics. Retiring at the rank of Sergeant, he began a new was dedicated to the rescue, recovery and rebuilding of St. Bernard Parish. Joseph promising career with the St. Bernard Sheriff's Department. was also co-owner of Tony’s hardware and spent many days working long hours to He was named Administrator of the Juvenile Detention Fa- build the family business. He will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his cility and given the rank of Captian. Not long after he was family and friends. promoted to Warden of St. Bernard Correctional Facility, Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Memo- receiving the Rank of Major. After his retirement in 2001, he rial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Monday, June 25, 2018 from sought to try his hand in politics. Already an active Council 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral service began at 1:00 p.m. He was laid to rest in St. member, he worked as the Parish CAO under President Bernard Memorial Gardens. Craig Taffaro, whom he would later run victoriously against to become the Parish President. Despite such demand- ing positions, David found time to enjoy the simple things. William Joseph Villavaso, Jr. Never one to live a lavish lifestyle, his hobbies involved gardening, reading, cooking, and fishing. William Joseph Villavaso, Jr. (“Bill Murphy”), age 75, left this Relatives and friends of the family were invited to at- life peacefully on June 20, 2018 in Slidell. He is survived by his tend the Memorial Service at Our Lady of Prompt Succor wife, Renee (Merrant); his children, Sean and Christina (Robert Church, 2320 Paris Rd., Chalmette on Friday, June, 22, Bigelow); 8 grandchildren; and his beloved dogs (4) and cat (1). 2018. Visitation for guests was 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. He was predeceased by his parents, Cecile L. and Lamont T. with the funeral service that began at 1:30 p.m. The family Murphy (Skinny). No one rescued more animals than him and he invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and loved every one of them. He loved life and people and he lived condolences online at www.greenwoodfh.com and on the fully. Anyone that ever met “Mr. Bill” left with great memories of family's personal Facebook sites. at least one of his stories. Now, he's telling them in heaven. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the ASPCA or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Salvador J. Cusimano, Jr. A celebration of life was held for Billy at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virute St., in Chalmette. A gathering of Salvador J. Cusimano, Jr., 79, family and friends took place after the service. He was laid to rest in a private ceremo- passed away on Friday, June 22. ny. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. Husband of Hilra H. Cusimano for 33 years. Preceded in death by his par- OBITS continue on Page 10 ents; Salvador J. Cusimano, Sr., and Anna B. Cusimano; his brother Nunzio S. Cusimano, Sr.; sister Antoinette C. Cousins; and a great grandson Brock Emery Broyard. Survived by 1 sister, Paula Jurisich (Joe); his children Phyl- lis Martinez (Jay), Vincent Cusimano (Janet), Susan Kippers (Joe), Karen Livaccari (the late Johnny), and Christopher Songy (Cindy); 10 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchil- dren. Salvador was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Par- ish. He graduated from Holy Cross Academy. Salvador was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and was a member of Knights of Columbus many years ago. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery. To express online condolences, please visit www.gardenof- memoriesmetairie.com 10 Events, Obituaries & Local News Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - The St. Bernard News

What's Happening Shirley Provenzano Pell — CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 — for the person with dementia. St. Bernard Shirley Provenzano Pell passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the age of 91. Parish Hospital first floor conference room, Beloved wife of the late Robert James Pell Sr. for 49 years. Loving mother of Janet Thur- 2 PM. man, Robert Pell Jr. (Lorraine) and Steve Pell. Daughter of the late Joseph Provenzano and Caroline Romano Provenzano. Sister of Joseph Provenzano, Robert Provenzano, Carolyn Sigur and the late Frances Cuccia. Proud grandmother of Tanya Thurman, Shir- Events in nearby Parishes ley Thurman, Albert Thurman Jr. Robert Pell III (Michelle), Kathleen Sonier (Robert) and • JUNE 28, 2018 - Darryl Hall, John Oates Crystal Shuff (George). Great grandmother of Kali, George and Sophia. Also survived by and Train. Smoothie King Center, New Orle- many nieces, nephews and friends. ans. Tickets are on sale at LiveNation.com. Shirley was born on March 15, 1927 in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident • JULY 1, 2018 - Theresa Caputo Live! The of St. Bernard Parish. She will be forever remembered for her amazing cooking, espe- Experience. Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. cially her crawfish bisque, for those lucky enough to make the list. She will be deeply missed by her family 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale at the Saenger and friends. Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 calling 800-745-3000. The box office, locat- W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. A funeral Mass will begin at ed at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through noon. Interment will be private. Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to ap- To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. plicable service charges and fees. Purchas- ing a ticket does not guarantee a reading. • JULY 5-8, 2018 - Essence Festival. Mer- cedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans. The McDonald’s Fun Fair at the St. Bernard Parish Library nightly concert series keeps the spotlight picture taking, coloring, face on women, featuring electrifying headline painting and delicious McDon- performances from Janet Jackson; Mary J. ald’s chocolate chip cookies. Blige; a headline set featuring Erykah Badu Several members of McDon- and Jill Scott, with special guests Snoop ald’s staff joined in the fun man- Dogg and many others in a special curation ning tables and having fun with by The Roots; Xscape; Fantasia and Miguel. the crowd. *Additional acts will be announced in the The St. Bernard Parish Li- coming weeks. For information about tick- brary is very proud to have Mc- et sales, accommodations and the latest Donald’s continued support of news about the ESSENCE Festival® visit Es- its literacy efforts and deeply senceFestival.com. values the level of commitment • JULY 13, 2018 - Alison Krauss. Saenger that Mr. Thomas and Mr. Galda- Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets are on sale at mez have demonstrated. With the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster. the success of the initial Mc- com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box of- Donald’s Fun Fair, a new sum- fice, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Mon- Ready and waiting for the multitude of summer readers are: Carrie Read, Director mer tradition has been estab- day through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets of Administration & Marketing, Veronica Wilson, Tammy Kieff, Shawnisha Thompson, lished—one that children will subject to applicable service charges and Mya Conner, Josie King, Kathleen Galdamez, Director of Training and Irielle Lee. look forward to every year to fees. mark the beginning of summer • JULY 10, 2018 - Paramore. Bold Sphere The St. Bernard Parish Li- to thousands of readers over reading. Music at Champions Square, New Orleans. brary’s 2018 Libraries Rock the course of their sponsorship. See more photos online Tickets are on sale at LiveNation.com. Summer Reading Program This year they brought even at www.thestbernardnews. • JULY 17, 2018 - Sam Smith. Smooth- started off with a chart-top- more smiles to summer read- com. ie King Center, New Orleans. Tickets are on ping event all thanks to one of ers by sponsoring a very suc- sale at samsmithworld.com. Each ticket pur- its most dedicated sponsors, cessful kick-off event that took chased online for any of the U.S. dates on McDonald’s of St. Bernard. Our place at the library on June 4th. The Thrill Of It All tour will include a copy of local McDonald’s owner, Mr. Ms. Carrie Read, Director of Smith’s new album. Visit http://samsmith- Adam Thomas and Director of Administration and Marketing world.com. for additional details. Operations, Mr. Alan Galda- designed and organized the • AUGUST 3, 2018 - Bring It! Live. Saenger mez, have made the commit- first annual McDonald’s Fun Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets are on sale ment of sponsoring the library’s Fair to celebrate the start of at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticket- annual event for more than summer reading. Well over 200 master.com or by calling 800-745-3000. 20 years. They have donated kids and their parents enjoyed The box office, located at 1111 Canal St., is countless numbers of coupons a morning filled with games, open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. Tickets subject to applicable serv. charges and fees. Tickets are on sale at livenation.com. • SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 - Jay-Z and Beyon- and on-sale information is currently available • AUGUST 5, 2018 - Imagine Dragons. • SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 - Paul Simon, Home- cé OTR II Tour. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, at TaylorSwift.com. Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. Tickets ward Bound: The Farewell Tour. Smoothie New Orleans. For complete tour and ticket • OCTOBER 10, 2018 - Fall Out Boy. Smooth- are on sale at LiveNation.com and via the King Center, New Orleans. The complete tour information visit: www.livenation.com, www. ie King Center, New Orleans. Tickets are on Live Nation app. itinerary is listed below. Go to PaulSimon.com beyonce.com and www.rocnation.com. sale at www.ticketmaster.com. $1 from every • AUGUST 27, 2018 - Journey and Def Lep- (http://paulsimon.com) for ticketing informa- • SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 - Taylor Swift. Mer- ticket sold will go to the Fall Out Boy Fund pard. Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. tion as it becomes available. cedes-Benz Superdome. General ticketing benefiting charities throughout Chicago. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - The St. Bernard News Local News 11 KIWANIS KORNER Dereck M. Meyers, sentenced to 30 years in prison after jury trial conviction in St. Bernard St. Bernard District Attor- ney, Perry Nicosia today an- nounced that Dereck M. Mey- ers, a New Orleans man, has been sentenced to the max- imum sentence of 30 years by Judge Jacques Sanborn after being found guilty by a jury for one count of Posses- sion Of A Firearm Or Carry- ing Concealed Weapon By A Person Convicted Of Certain Felonies and one count of At- tempted Obstruction of Jus- tice. [L-R]: Kiwanis President Sammie Catalanotto, St. Bernard School Superintendent Doris Nicosia said, “in St. Bernard Voitier, Programs Coordinator Ellis Fortinberry, Greg Rome, and Carl Gaines. Back Row: Dereck M. Meyers his District Attorney’s Office Terri Pitre and Jeffery Southerland. and the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office have a zero tolerance for violent criminals. This result is Submitted by Michael Chutz another example of the partnership between the DA’s office and The speaker at the Kiwanis meeting held on May 22 was St. Ber- the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office to apprehend and convict violent nard School Superintendent Doris Voitier. Ms. Voitier has been in offenders.” Officers Cacioppo and Noriea are commended for a the St. Bernard School system for 47 years, started teaching Math fine job in the handling of this arrest and investigation. at CHS. He further expressed his appreciation for the residents of St. In 1988, Ms. Voltier mover to the central office working in ad- Bernard for showing up for jury duty, which is a vital part of our ministration and finance. This gave her the tools for handling the criminal justice system. events in 2005 and what we see today as one of the best school Nicosia is proud to recognize Assistant District Attorneys Jac- systems in the country. Thank you, Doris Voitier, for all that you que Touzet and Charles Ward Jr., for their hard work and exper- have done for our kids in St Bernard Parish. tise in prosecuting this case. For information on joining the Kiwanis community service club, please call Robby at (504) 616-7312 or join us for lunch each Tues- day at noon at Rocky and Carlo's Restaurant. Acosta’s Services 504-220-3847 or 504-682-3847 108 W Girod St. Chalmette, LA 70043 Don’t replace ... 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