The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 15

"neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." – Rom. 8:39 (NIV) Sheriff’s Office at Irish Italian Islenos parade St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann and the men and women of the St. Bernard Sher- iff’s Office were on patrol along the parade route for the 2019 St. Bernard Irish, Italian, Islenos pa- rade held April 6 in Chalmette. This year’s parade featured nearly 50 floats with 1,000- plus riders throwing more than 500,000 pounds of produce. There also were more than 30 marching units in the parade. St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis and his wife Laurie reigned as this year’s King and Queen. Congressman Steve Scalise was the 2019 Grand Marshal, and Lt. Governor Bil- ly Nungesser was an honorary guest. St. Bernard Parish Special Medical Needs Residents are Eligible for Evacuation Assistance Are you a St. Bernard Parish family for treatment during an (LDH) has identified select facil- • Transport by ambulance will resident with special medical evacuation. All special needs ities in Louisiana, where medi- be provided from St. Ber- needs that require evacuation patients will require a caretaker cal care will be given to special nard to a facility determined assistance during Hurricane to evacuate. St. Bernard Parish medical needs patients. by LDH Season? residents who are now totally Some of the advantages of In preparation for the 2019 bed bound and will require as- participating with the state plan Responses and/or ques- Hurricane Season, we urge all sistance during an evacuation include: tions, regarding this an- individuals who have been diag- are urged to contact us NOW to • The facility will be located nouncement are to be di- nosed with conditions needing pre-register. outside of the danger zone rected to the St. Bernard special medical attention, such The St. Bernard Parish Spe- of the hurricane Parish Office of Homeland as: insulin and oxygen therapy, cial Medical Needs Program is • Medical care will be provid- Security and Emergency at dialysis and cardiac drugs/treat- working with the State of Lou- ed for all special medical 504-278-4268 or you can ment to make arrangements isiana for sheltering of patients needs patients during the reach us via email at lallen@ WELL IN ADVANCE with your meeting important criteria. The entire duration of the storm sbpg.net. private physician, clinic and Louisiana Department Hospitals event Read your St. Bernard News on the go. Find us on your favorite social media platform, or scan the provided QR Codes with your mobile device.

INDEX Calendar of Events...... 2 Local News...... 1, 5-6, 8, 11 Arrest Reports...... 4-5 Obituaries...... 9-10 Church Directory...... 2 State News...... 3 Classifieds...... 7 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - The St. Bernard News

Assembly of God Sunday 8am • Wednesday 7pm Church 494-7378 Gethsemane Lutheran 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. Church 271-4254 services 10am & 5:30pm 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette Wed. Bible study 7pm Worship 10am Assumption of Our Gospel Temple 272-0123 • Lady Catholic Church 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, Chalmette, LA Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am Greater South Shore Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. Bethlehem Baptist F.G.B.C. Church 682-0675 “Rebuilding the family Structure” St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 tist Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Bernard 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, JANUARY 22 - MAY 8, 2019 Sun. School 8am, worship 9am La 70032 • 278-8854 • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish or www.nps.gov/jela. Hwy., Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale before Thu. Bible study 7pm Sun. worship 9:00am Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette • History Talk, Discover 300 years of New the ride. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Bernard Call on Me Ministries a Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 non-denominational Christian Church Lighthouse Pentecos- Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Orleans history and culture. 9:30 a.m. Tues- Social Ride” and join our group. 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- day-Saturday. Free. French Quarter Visitor Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school gram for pre-readers and up. Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 10am, worship 11am Monthly, 4th Wednesday Carolyn Park Presbyte- Wed. Bible Study 7pm Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Street, • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei- rian Church Living Cornerstone MARCH 8 - APRIL 12, 2019 New Orleans. 504-589-3882;221 or www. mer’s Caregiver Support Group, designed 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Church International • St. Bernard Catholic Church Annu- nps.gov/jela. to provide emotional, educational, and so- 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., Chalmette Church of Braithwaite 228-6401 al Lenten Seafood Dinners, 2805 Bayou • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana cial support for caregiver’s through regular- Christ 250-8492 Sun. service 10am Road, St. Bernard, 5PM-8PM. Prices vary swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided ly scheduled meetings. Participants develop 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible Miracle Baptist Cather- study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm dral (Adance the King- depending on the dinner or po-boy. We have walk 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. methods and skills to solve problems. The Wed. Bible study 7pm dom of God) 913-9008 fried shrimp, oysters (when available), fish, Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National group encourages caregivers to maintain Celebration Church 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet stuffed crabs along with lots of sides such Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 Baratar- their own personal, physical, and emotion- 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Sunday School 10a-10:30a as green beans, potato salad, baked mac, ia Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 689- al health, as well as optimally care for the 10:45am Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a Tue. 7p-8p shrimp fettuccini, gumbo, etc. Drinks and 3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela. person with dementia. St. Bernard Parish Christ Lutheran Church D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) desserts are also available for $1.00 each. • Spring in the Swamp, Celebrate spring Hospital first floor conference room, 2 PM. 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette [email protected] (504) 342-2830 [email protected] with alligators, birds, and wildflowers. Be- Sunday Worship 10:00 am come a Junior Ranger, explore the trail- Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Our Lady of Prompt APRIL 10, 2019 Weekly, Tues. & Wed. Succor Catholic • NARFE Vernon N. Landry St. Bernard side touch table, discover swamp critters • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish Christian Fellowship Church 271-3441 Family Worship Center 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: Chapter 1398 monthly luncheon, 11AM with dipnets. Guided trail walks at 11:00 Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, all ACTIVE and RETIRED federal/postal em- a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Free. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and 324-4092 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm Sun. Service 8am ployees, as well as members of neighboring p.m., Saturday-Sunday, April 6-7. Barataria Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- Wed. Bible Study 6pm Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 682-7070 chapters, to join us for our monthly lun- Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical gram for pre-readers and up. A Closer Walk, Meeting 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses cheon and meeting in the Sicilian Room of Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in the Need Ministry Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm Rocky and Carlos Restaurant, 613 St. Ber- Marrero (near Crown Point). 689-3690;10 Violet, La 70092 • Sun. 9:00&11:00am Sun. Service 8am nard Highway. We are honored to welcome or www.nps.gov/jela. Events in nearby Parishes Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Peace and Prayer St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis as • APRIL 13 & 14, 2019 - Egg Scramble Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm Ministries 919-6625 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet our guest speaker. Please make every effort Weekly, Tuesday 2019. Due to popular demand, City Park will Corinne Missionary Worship service, prayer and praise, to attend and bring your spouse or guest. • Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard/Arabi once again host the children’s Egg Scram- Baptist Church bible study 10am Sunday 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 Luncheon, college scholarships, Key Club, ble on April 13 and 14. The event usually Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Poydras Baptist Bible study 7pm Wed. Church of St. Bernard APRIL 27, 2019 Builders Clubs, K-Kids, Read-to-Ride, Read sells out. Children get to search for more 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 • St. Bernard Parish School Board Em- Around the World, reading incentive pro- than 30,000 candy-filled eggs in Storyland Cornerstone Church of Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship God 504-382-1144 10:30am ployees Lions Club 11th Annual Golf gram and the well known Terrific Kids and and the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sunday services 9 & 11:15 am Praise Temple Tournament, 11:30AM Sign-in, 1:00PM Terrific Teens programs in parish schools while listening to a DJ and enjoying face Discipleship classes 10:30 am Sun. Fellowship Shotgun Start, at Oak Harbor Golf Course, are a few of the projects. Anyone interested painting, balloon artists, and pictures with Wed./Thurs. Bible study 7pm (504) 650-1794 Fri. Prayer services 7pm 7517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet For Additional Information Contact Golf in learning more about or joining the Kiwan- a bunny. Tickets are $10. Bus ride available. Sun. 10:30am, Tourney Chairmen: Lee Anne Harlton (504) is Club community service organization can • APRIL 20, 2019 - Bunny Hops. For the Bible Study Thu. 7:00pm Covenant United Meth- 473-1780; David Fernandez (504) 818- join them for lunch each Tuesday, noon at first time ever, City Park will host an adult odist Church Second Missionary 115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763 Baptist Church 8935; or Charles Raviotta (504) 577-0435. Rock & Carlo’s Sicilian Room, or call Robby egg hunt accompanied by free beer sam- Sun. Service 11am 2109 Caluda Lane, Violet at (504) 616-7312. pling. On Saturday, April 20, adults ages Services 8am Sunday, Delacroix Hope Baptist Sunday School 9:30am, 21 and older can get the chance to act 452-6092 Mission Bible Study 7pm on Wednesday 1932 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard Daily Weekly, Thursday like a kid again as they search for eggs Sun. worship 11am St. Bernard Baptist • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover • St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New throughout Storyland and wear their best Bible Study 10am Church 881-6723 1815's Battle of New Orleans with a ranger Year with our bike riding group. We ride at bunny ears. Prizes inside the eggs include Faith Baptist Church of 2615 Jacob, Chalmette Sun. service at 11am Chalmette 682-1144 talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. Free. night with lighted wheels through neighbor- City Park event tickets, candy, and alco- 4825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. St. Bernard Catholic Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte Nation- hoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6 PM, hol! Attendees will have the chance to ‘hop School 10am, Service 11am and Church 281-2267 6pm • Wed. 7pm 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses al Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 West Ride at 7 PM (sharp). Meets at First Bap- aboard’ the amusement park’s many rides, First Asia Baptist Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am while listening to a DJ and enjoying some Church 432-2525 St. Paul Ministries adult beverages. Tickets are $30. 2408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. 228-3932 School 10:30am, worship 8am 7724 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet • MAY 7, 2019 - Evanescence. Saenger Thur. Bible Study 7pm Sun. Service 8am • Thu. 6pm Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets for Evanes- First Baptist Church of St. Luke Baptist St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office cence are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Chalmette 277-2939 Church 682-3718 or 418-7492 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy. 126 Poindexter Lane, Braithwaite Addiction Resource Program Box Office, ticketmaster.com, evanescence. Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service Sun. worship 8am com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box 10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service 6:30pm Trumpet of Truth The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Addiction Resource Program helps residents office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Ministry 7451 W. St. Bernard First Pentecostal Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am • struggling with an addiction, whether it be substance abuse, or even gam- Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. Church of Chalmette Service 10am All tickets subject to applicable service 2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600 Tues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm bling related, find the resources they need to better cope with their situation. Sun. School 10:30am charges and fees. World Prayer The program provides individuals and/or their families with information on Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm Limited VIP packages will also be available, Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm Tabernacle 504-356-6901 resources available to them, such as rehabilitation programs, detox centers, 4030 Paris Rd., Chalmette which include meet and greets with the Garden of Prayer Sunday 10am • Movement Youth therapeutic plans of action and faith-based assistance. If you or someone you Family Worship Center Service Wednesday 7pm band, access to watch sound check, and 419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux Senior Pastor Derek Buchert may know could benefit from this program and would like more information, Listing additions or changes send to: call Stanley Simeon, program facilitator, at (504) 517-2944 or (504) 278-7659. The St. Bernard News 190 Hickory Avenue, Suite 6 • New Orleans, LA 70123 Participation in the program is kept confidential. Phone: 504-832-1481 Fax: 504-837-5923 What's Happening Email: [email protected] — CONTINUES ON PG. 10 — Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - The St. Bernard News State News 3 Compassus Recognizes Local Volunteer THE SCALISE CAPITOL REPORT During National Volunteer Week April 7-13, Compassus is rec- ognizing Robert Spindel for providing companionship and sup- Protecting Innocent Life port to hospice patients and their loved ones in Metairie. Spindel I filed a discharge petition to force a vote on Congresswoman has been making a difference as a hospice volunteer for more Ann Wagner's bill, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection than 20 years and began volunteering with Compassus in 2014. Act. This petition will allow all Americans to see where their rep- “Robert is more than a volunteer. He is an indispensable part resentative stands on this important issue of protecting innocent of our care team who offers peace and comfort to those facing babies who survive attempted abortions. We need to pass this law life-limiting illness. Since he began volunteering with us, Robert because many states don’t have the same legal protection that has provided companionship to 64 patients with 934 visits and states like Louisiana have had in place for years. We need to make 444 hours of service,” said Kathleen Bruce, executive director for sure that this is a law that is consistent all across the board. Compassus – New Orleans. “Robert demonstrates our mission of So far, 198 members of Congress have signed the petition and ensuring patients and families spend their remaining time togeth- 218 are needed for the petition to be successful. Keep track of er creating meaningful moments and lasting memories. He is an these signatures at my website. inspiration to all who work with him and we are truly grateful to I hosted a press conference with Congresswoman Wagner to have him on our team.” announce the filing of the discharge petition. There are an estimated 430,000 trained hospice volunteers pro- Honoring WWII Veteran with POW Medal viding more than 19 million hours of service to hospice programs I had the distinct honor of presenting World War II hero Captain each year, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Lucian Siracusa with the POW Medal in tribute to his 400+ days in Organization, and more than 1.6 million people received hospice captivity in Germany after being shot down over France in 1944. care in 2018. Volunteers have an important role in the care pro- It is an honor to represent you in Congress. For more information vided by physicians and other hospice staff by bringing compan- please visit my website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. ionship to people in the final months and weeks of life, providing God Bless, respite to families and caregivers, and supporting the administra- Steve Scalise tive responsibilities of hospice programs. House Majority Whip “Volunteers like Robert make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and their families. By donating his time and talents to our program, Robert helps us serve our community with compas- Local Girl Scouts invites Pre-K and Kindergarten sionate hospice care,” said Elaine La Nasa, M.D., medical director for Compassus – New Orleans. “I want to thank Robert and all our girls, parents to Daisy launch events volunteers for their commitment to those we serve.” As parents prepare for their daughters to enter Kindergarten this fall, what better way to acclimate than by getting their 4- or 5-year-old into a Girl Scout Daisy troop. Whether it’s planting a garden, conducting a science experiment, or just making new friends, participation in Girl Scout Daisies provides kindergart- eners and first graders endless girl-led possibilities. Learn more about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, at any one of these events in April/May. All events are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with the exception of Chalmette which is 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: • APR 16 at Mid-City Library, 4140 Canal Street, New Orleans 70119 • APR 23 at Algiers Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, Algiers 70131 • APR 27 at First Baptist Church, 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy, Chal- mette 70043 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) • APR 29 at East New Orleans Library - 5641 Read Boulevard, New Orleans 70127 • APR 30 at Milton Library, 5120 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans 70115 • MAY 2 at Keller Library, 4300 S. Broad Avenue, New Orleans 70125 • MAY 7 at Nora Library, 1902 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans 70116 • MAY 9 at Norman Mayer Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd., New Orle- ans 70122 • MAY 21 at Belle Chasse Library, 8442 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse 70037 Annual membership is $25 for girls and adults, but an extended membership option of $35 is available for a limited time which ex- tends membership through September 2020. General information about joining the Girl Scouts is available at www.gsle.org and girls may register to become Girl Scout Daisies at the events. Adults interested in volunteering are also encouraged to register. For more information about the Girl Scout Daisy Launches or if you would like to start a troop, please contact Girl Scouts Louisi- ana East External Recruitment Specialist, Taymika Byrd at tbyrd@ gsle.org or (504) 214-5701. 4 Local News Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Arrests St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office ARABI Firearms • Danielle Green, 29, Atreus Str., • Roland Butler, 26, Guerra Drv., • Bethany R. Wilbert, 32, St. • Jef fery Grant, 38, W. LA 39 Drugs Schedule II, Schedule I Fugitive (4) Claude Ave., Poss. with Hwy., Crim. Misf. Tampering Poss. Marijuana, Agg. Cruelty • Cornell Maurice Young Sr., 41, Intent Schedule I, Fugitive, Prop. to Animals, Illegal Use CDS in Tara Drv., Bench Warrant (3) Bench Warrant, Contraband in • Quinton Charles Smothers, Presence Under 17, Fugitive • Koa Hathcock, 34, Reunion, Correct. Center (2), Schedule I 28, Golden Drv., Resisting an • Keith Charles Nellum, 25, Resisting an Officer, Bench Dist/WTD of a CDS (3), Poss. Officer, Poss. of Marijuana Atreus Str., Poss. with Intent Warrant (2) with Intent Schedule I • Jonathan Rogers, 33, Gallant Schedule I, Poss. with Intent • Dexter Wayne Thompson Sr., • Anthony Collar, 27, Drv., Violation of Protective Schedule II, Felony Carrying 48, Guerra, Bench Warrant (2) Government Str., Fugitive (2) Order Illegal Weapon, Use of • Ross Labrosse, 36, Francis • Alvaro Aguiar, 41, Mehle Ave., • Mar quius Wilson, 24, Trist, Firearm CDS, Stolen Firearm Ave., Fugitive Fugitive Bench Warrant 2nd or Sub., Poss. of Drug • Donald Anthony Brooks, 24, • Henry Vincent Catania II, 32, Paraphernalia, Illegal Poss. OUTSIDE ST. BERNARD PARISH W. Judge Perez, Fugitive Chalmette Ave., Driving While Stolen Over $1500, Agg. • Danielle Houston, 37, Tullis Intoxicated, Proper Control of Cruelty to Animals, Fugitive Drv., Fugitive CHALMETTE Veh. • Lee A. Joseph, 39, St. Claude • Kennetha Spencer Pearson, • Lisa Bates, 27, Decomine, MERAUX Ave., No Seat Belt in Use Law, 53, Jean Lafitte Pky., Agg. Schedule I Poss. Marijuana • Justin Boswell, 23, St. Marie Reqd. Turning Signal, Drugs Battery, Home Invasion, • David Melgar, 45, Norewood Drv., Aggravated Battery Schedule I Poss. Scheudle I Poss. Marijuana, Drv., Domestic Abuse Battery • Adam J. Ciuffi Sr., 71, Bartolo • Dwayne Smiley, 53, Piedmont Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia • Titus Cody Cease, 29, Coffee Drv., Reqd. Turning Signal, Drv., Resistn Arrest by Refuse • Derrick P. Demuchest, 45, Drv., Driving While Intoxicated Drugs Schedule II to ID, Fugitive Pirrer Str., Schedule I Poss. • Frandesha Davis, 22, Atreus • Amanda L. Chanson, 39, • Donte Moore, 21, Harrison Marijuana, Illegal Poss. Stolen Str., Drugs Schedule II, Bartolo Drv., Poss. of Drug Ave., Housing for Other Firearms Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, Paraphernalia, Drugs Schedule Agency • Mervin Cousin IV, 20, Patricia Agg. Cruelty to Animals, Illegal I Poss., Drugs Schedule III • Tyrone Aaron Billew Jr., 25, Str., Schedule I Poss. Use CDS in Presence Under Poss., Contraband in Correct. Lizardi Str., Fugitive Marijuana, Illegal Poss. Stolen 17, Fugitive (3) Center • Vartricia Barnes, 41, 6th Ave., • Darrell Spell, 57, Bartolo Str., Resist Arrest by Refuse to ID Resisting an Officer, Poss. with • Joe Edward Robinson III, 21, Intent Schedule I N. Miro Str., Attp. Murder First • Hailey Hiers, 23, E. Genie Str., Degree (2) Driving While Intoxicated, • Elvin Aaron Kelly, 20, E. Driving Roadway Lane Traffic, Magnolia Str., Attp. Murder Open Alcohol Container in Veh. First Degree (2) • Timothy Shannon Reilly, 59, E. • William E. Follette, 55, Fifth LA 46, Crim. Misf. Tampering Str., Disturbing the Peace Prop. • Terence D. Robateau, 33, St. • Sidney Joseph Bothman IV, Mary Str., Obey Police TRF 29, Judy Drv., Drugs Schedule Sign, Driver Not Licensed, IV, Proper Control of Veh., Poss. with Intent Schedule I, Renewlal Registration, Drivers Fugitive (2) License Not on Person • Michael W. Wagner, 39, Marietta Drv., Vehicular ST. BERNARD Homicide, Reckless Operation • Robert Williams, 37, Sugar Vehicle, Driving While Mill, Time Served Intoxicated, Fugitive • Anthony Joseph Lauga, 29, • Jermaine Maxon, 22, Aberdeen Saro Ln., Reckless Operation Rd., Domestic Abuse Battery - Veh. Strangulation • Morris Summers, 28, Morrison, VIOLET Housing for Other Agency • Tyron Malik Enclarde, 20, • Justin D. Birchfield, 33, Gennin Caluda Ln., Illegal Use of Str., Bench Warrant, Bond Weapon, Agg. Criminal Surrender Damage to Prop. • Robert Stanley, 21, Pinewood • Tyrone Ceasar Jr., 32, Guerra Crt., Poss. Marijuana 1st Drv., Fugitive Offense, Illegal Poss. Stolen • Ross Labrosse, 36, Francis Firearms, Felony Carrying Ave., Poss. with Intent Illegal Weapon, Vehicle Schedule II License Reqd., Owner Vehicle • Ricky G. Simon, 31, Riverbend, Fugitive, Bench Warrant See ARRESTS on Page 5 Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Local News 5

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Registration, Registration Certificate, Liability Security Reqd., Fugitive, Probation Violator • Keavon Hughes, 26, Mercier Str., Fugitive (3), Criminal Trespass, Bench Warrant (2), Theft Under $750 • Jeffrey Hoone, 43, S. Raccoon Rd., Reckless Operation Vehcile, Driver Not Licensed • Derrell J. Brunett, 30, Fanguy Str., Illegal Use of Weapon, Disturbing the Peace • Robert Chirstopher Rapp, 38, San Marco, Bench Warrant (3) • Anthony Rick Cortopassi, 34, Esplanade Ave., Probation Violator 6 Local News Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Nunez Baseball Hosts Signing Ceremony For Graduating Players Building on the Nunez campus. influence for his pitchers. ate this Spring - Curole with an Head Coach Glenn Powell and Both Dominick and Aus- Associate of Applied Science in a majority of their teammates tin have come through with Industrial Technology, and Fon- stood by their sides in a show of game-winning hits this season. tenot with an Associate of Arts support at the milestone event Both gentlemen will gradu- Louisiana Transfer Degree. that was also attended by the players’ parents, families, and friends, as well as several Nunez staff. Curole, a pitcher and center- fielder who has also seen duty behind the plate, is one of the top hitters on the team and has led the team in home runs the last two seasons. His strong pitching arm as well as his speed both on the base paths and in the outfield has proven invaluable to the team’s suc- cess. Dominick is a graduate of Chalmette High School where he also excelled in football and The Nunez Community Col- track. In April of 2017, Curole lege baseball program made was recognized as the Amateur history again today when it Athlete of the Year by the St. celebrated its first two student Bernard Sports Hall of Fame. athletes ever to sign National Fontenot, from Madisonville, Letters of Intent to play NCAA graduated from Archbishop Baseball. Battery mates Dom- Hannan High School in Coving- inic Curole and Austin Fon- ton in 2017. The sophomore is tenot each signed agreements the Pelicans’ catcher, as he was that will allow them to continue as a freshman, and has been a their college baseball careers rock behind the plate with his together at Division II Salem strong throwing arm and over- University in West Virginia for all defense. Austin is especially 2020 and 2021. adept in blocking pitches in the Athletic Director Becky Mail- dirt, and his maturity and lead- let hosted the signing ceremony ership behind the plate has pro- today at the Kane Technology vided a calming and steadying St. Bernard and Corps signs Wetlands Restoration Design Agreement St. Bernard Parish Government is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers for a wetlands restoration design agreement. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, and Parish officials signed the design agreement for the Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA) Beneficial Use of Dredged Material Program (BUDMAT) project in St. Bernard Parish. “The BUDMAT program allows the Corps to make better use of dredged material when it is feasible to do so,” said New Orleans District Commander Col. Michael Clancy. Dredged material for the project will come from the routine maintenance dredging of the New Orleans Port Crossings. The project is located in St. Bernard Parish east of the Mississippi River, south of the Violet Canal in the vicinity of Lake Lery. The to- tal design cost is estimated at $1.15 million under a 75-percent federal/25-percent non-federal cost-sharing agreement. St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis said the project is something that the parish wanted to do and thanked the Corps for allowing it to do so. “To move sand from the river to the basin by the way of dredging is St. Bernard’s priority, and we appreciate the opportunity to do something that we’ve wanted to do for some time,” McInnis said. The project is part of the overall LCA BUDMAT program, which aims to restore and create coastal landscape features such as, but not limited to, marshes, ridges and islands that provide wildlife and fisheries habitat, reduce the loss of existing coastal landscape features and provide risk reduction to Louisiana’s coastal infrastructure. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Classifieds 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Services For Rent Kenneth’s Painting & Carpentry. 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Mary Ann O’Connor Muller passed away peace- Jerry Martin Alfonso, Sr., passed away on Sat- fully at her home, after a brief battle with pancre- urday, March 30, 2019. He was 86 years old. Cher- atic cancer, surrounded by her loved ones on Sun- ished husband of 52 years, of Ramona Hoffmann day, March 31, 2019 at the age 69. Loving mother Alfonso. Loving father of Gerry Ann Morales (Mick- of George J. Muller III (fiancé Crystal) and the late ey), Lynn Alfonso (Mona Lisa), Kim Alfonso (the late Steven A. Muller. Daughter of the late Kirby A. Sr. Shirley), Joey Alfonso (Kellie), Nicky Alfonso (Lisa), and Fabiola R. Oubre O’Connor. Sister of Kirby A. Theresa Denley (Jamie), and the late Jerry M. Al- O’Connor Jr., Ray J. O’Connor, Larry J. O’Connor, fonso, Jr. Proud grandpa of 13 grandchildren, 17 Michael C. O’Connor, Timothy D. O’Connor, Daniel great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grand- P. O’Connor, Shari Trahan, Rose Marie O’Connor, daughter. Brother of Jesse Alfonso (the late Mary Janet Smith, Juanita O’Connor and the late Elaine “Laney” Margaret Jean), Terry Alfonso, Sr. (Tinta), and the late Vernon Alfonso (Janis), and O’Connor and Judy M. O’Connor. She shared a very special bond with the late Nathan Alfonso (Bertha). He was the nephew of Allen Perez. her grandson Zien Muller and three beautiful granddaughters Miranda, He was preceded in death by his dear first wife, Verma Anglada, of 15 Samantha and Emily Muller. Proud great grandmother of Reece, Spen- years, and by his parents, Cecile Perez Alfonso and Martin Alfonso. Jer- cer, Rhett and Grayson. She also leaves to cherish precious memories a ry is survived by his furbabies, Dukie and Kikki, and by a host of nieces, host of loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. Mary Ann was born in New Orleans, LA on November 21, 1949 and Jerry was the quintessential Canary Islander or Isleno descendant. was a resident of Violet, LA for 46 years. She had a passion for crochet- He was born at Delacroix Island, the son of Martin Alfonso and Cecile ing, scrapbooking and enjoyed going to the casino. She will be forever Perez. The progenitor of the Alfonso family in St. Bernard Parish was Di- remembered and deeply missed by her family, friends and all of those ego Alfonso, a native of Icod de los Vinos in Tenerife Island. Diego was whose lives she touched. The family would like to express their love and awarded a land grant by the Spanish Government along Bayou Terre appreciation to each of you for going above and beyond. aux Boeufs in 1779, so that he was a founder of St. Bernard Parish. The Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Alfonso family became one with the land they settled and built. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Jerry was always proud of his heritage. Spanish, more particularly Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A funeral service the “idioma Canaria,” was his first language. Indeed, he matured in a will begin at 11:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery. community where Spanish was virtually the only spoken language. His To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard- father and extended family taught him to hunt and fish, and hunt alliga- memorial.com. tors. Jerry followed suit, teaching young people about hunting, fishing and the wetlands. In 1976, Jerry became a charter member of Los Islen- os Heritage and Cultural Society, and he vigorously supported the work Elsie Blazio Deffes of the Society throughout his life. When Adolfo Suarez, the first prime minister of Spain following the Elsie Blazio Deffes, at the young age of 99 Franco Regime, visited St. Bernard in March of 1981, he was one of passed away on April 2, 2019. She was a resident those who greeted the former prime minister, shucking sacks of oysters of Riverbend Nursing Home, Belle Chasse, LA. El- for Mr. Suarez and his delegation. Every delegation of Canary Islanders sie is survived by her daughter, Jeannette Bowley, who visited St. Bernard was greeted by Jerry, who spoke in Spanish son-in-law Joey Bowley, Chuck Deffes, daughter- to them. Jerry loved children and delighted in holding a duck calling in-law Chris Deffes and son Nickey Guidry. She is contest annually during the Isleno Fiesta. He participated in the first Mu- now with her family in heaven, her husband August seum Days in 1981, and in all subsequent Museum Days programs un- “Geese” Deffes, her son Terry Guidry and his wife til his health deteriorated, discussing trapping, commercial fishing and Angele, her two daughters Jennifer and Jocelynn alligator hunting. Jerry became a talented carver of duck decoys and Deffes and her granddaughter Jessica Prater. She was always ready to build palmetto (palmito in Spanish) huts, just as he was born in Grand Isle, LA to Maxine and Ermine Blazio. She was the had in his youth. Radio Canarias interviewed Jerry, as did many local, first born of three siblings, Clamsey, Alvar and Sylvia. She married Sam- national and Spanish news agencies about the Islenos of St. Bernard. son Guidry and had two boys, Terry and Nickey. When her husband True to his Isleno heritage, Jerry was a talented carpenter, and was one died at an early age, she moved to New Orleans and married August of those who worked on repairing the Isleno Museum, before it was do- “Geese” Deffes and had four more children, Chuck, Jennifer, Jeannette nated by the Molero family to the Los Islenos Society, in 1980. and Jocelynn. She was a resident of St. Bernard Parish for most of her Jerry Alfonso’s exuberance in his cultural identity, and the pride he adult life. Elsie worked at Tasso Candy Factory, The Jung Hotel and consistently manifested in his heritage was an inspiration to us all! Al- St. Bernard Bank. She had a long, healthy and prosperous life which ways gracious, warm and welcoming, he loved to recount stories from included grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchil- his past, and the past of his ancestors. The Isleno Community has lost dren. Her hard work, love, devotion and care for all those she loved will a great advocate. always be an inspiration to us all. Elsie will be truly missed but never An evening visitation will be held for Jerry on Thursday, April 4, 2019, forgotten. A Memorial Mass was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, Church, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet. Interment took place at St. Bernard 701 W. Virtue Street, in Chalmette. On Friday, April 5, 2019, a visitation Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Fu- will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed neral Home, Covington, LA. by a funeral service in Jerry’s honor at 1:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery, in St. Bernard. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard- memorial.com.

OBITS continue on Page 10 10 Events & Obituaries Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - The St. Bernard News What's Happening Marlene Lala Uplinger — CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 — Marlene Lala Uplinger passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 3, exclusive merch items. 2019 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of Gary Uplinger Sr. for 55 years. Loving mother • MAY 11, 2019 - New Kids On The Block of Dean Uplinger (Michelle) and the late Gary Uplinger Jr. Daughter of the late Dominic Announce The Mixtape Tour With Very Lala and Anna Arena Lala. Sister of Ann Greve, Shirley Pettijohn (Alan) and the late Mary Special Guests Salt-N-Pepa, Tiffany, Louise Tucker. Proud grandmother of Larry, Mia, Tyler, Liam, Henry and Marisa. Also Debbie Gibson And Naughty By Nature. survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. Tickets Marlene was born on March 28, 1947 in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident are on sale at ticketmaster.com. of St. Bernard Parish. Her hobbies included crocheting and bingo. She taught us the • MAY 16, 2019 - India.Arie. Mahalia Jack- importance of family bonds and truly treasured spending time with her grandchildren. son Theater, New Orleans. Tickets for India. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family, friends and all of Arie are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box those whose lives she touched. Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800- Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 745-3000. The box office, located at 1111 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. She will be laid to Canal St., is open Monday through Friday rest in the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA. 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. service charges and fees. Her new WORTHY album will also be available free with ticket purchase in select markets. Exclusive meet & Palmyre Sarah Westerfield McDonald greet and VIP packages will be available via Future Beat. Palmyre “Pal” Sarah Westerfield McDonald passed away peacefully Thursday, April • MAY 23, 2019 - Paul McCartney: The 4, 2019 at age 68. The first born of nine to the late Noel and Olga Mae Westerfield, Pal Freshen Up Tour 2019. Smoothie King Cen- grew up in New Orleans, graduated from Nicholls High School and lived most of her life ter, New Orleans. For further information, in the New Orleans, Chalmette and Metairie areas. please visit http://paulmccartney.com/. She will be warmly remembered for her great love of family and life-long love of her • JUNE 8, 2019 - Derek Hough: Live! animal children. A loving and devoted daughter, sister, stepmother, stepgrandmother, Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets are aunt, great aunt, cousin, friend and surrogate mother-figure to many, Pal will be missed on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, for her kindness, happiness and heartwarming smile. ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745- For the last 15 years, she was happily employed by Ray Brandt Automotive Group, 3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal where she loved and was loved by her caring work family. St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to Survivors include siblings Noel (Barbara) Westerfield Jr., Robert (Denise) Westerfield Sr., Cheryl (Richard, 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service deceased) Lee, Sandy (Paul) San Salvador, Patricia (Fred) Riggs, Peggy (Joe) Lacoste, Carleton (Kristin) charges and fees. Westerfield, Craig (Cristi) Westerfield; • JUNE 13, 2019 - Weird Al Yankovic. Tick- stepchildren Jerry (Karen) McDonald, William “Moochie” (Kim) McDonald and Stacie (Paul) Kugler; grand ets for Weird Al Yankovic ($52.00 - $77.50) stepchildren Alexis, Hannah, Talley, Caleb, Jacob, Olivia, Chase, Zachary, Zoie; and a multitude of nieces, are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Of- nephews, great nieces and great nephews. fice, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745- Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. A funeral Mass will St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to begin at noon. She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service made in her name to the SPCA, www.la-spca.org. charges and fees. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. • JUNE 14-16, 2019 - Kinky Boots. Tickets for Kinky Boots are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by Julia Marie Gabriel Ponzio calling 800-745-3000. The box office, locat- ed at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Julia Marie Gabriel Ponzio passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the age of Friday 10am to 5pm. Tickets start at just 95. Beloved wife of the late John Anthony Ponzio. Loving mother of David Ponzio and the late Melody Ann $39.50! All tickets subject to applicable ser- Gould. Daughter of the late Joseph Warren Gabriel and Marie Mauterer Gabriel. Sister of Albert, Deanna, vice charges and fees. Beverly and the late Joseph “Bud” and Warren Gabriel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. • AUGUST 1, 2019 - BRING IT! LIVE: The Julia was born on July 18, 1923 in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish be- Dance Battle Tour. Tickets for Bring It! Live: fore settling in Gretna, LA. She was very talented and enjoyed crocheting, knitting and cross stitch. She will The Dance Battle Tour are on sale at the be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family, friends and all of those whose lives she touched. Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box of- 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A funeral Mass will fice, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Mon- begin at 11:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. day through Friday 10am to 5pm. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees. • AUGUST 20, 2019 - Queen and Adam about the album/ticket bundles here: https:// Donations For Toys For Tots At 4th Annu- fice (1111 Canal Street, New Orleans 70112) Lambert. Tickets for the Rhapsody tour are www.ticketmaster.com/backstreet-boys-tick- al FREE Holiday Concert. Saenger Theatre, on Friday, Dec. 7th from 10am-5pm and on on sale at LiveNation.com. ets/artist/781254 New Orleans. The holiday performance is Sunday, Dec. 9th starting at 10am through the • AUGUST 30, 2019 - The Backstreet Boys. • OCTOBER 29, 2019 - The Chainsmokers. open to the public; however, the donation of show. Toy donations will be distributed by the Tickets are on sale at LiveNation.com. Every Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. Tickets a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots is ap- U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Pro- ticket purchased to the North American head- are on sale at LiveNation.com. preciated. While admission is free, all seating gram during the holidays to greater New Or- lining tour will include one (1) physical copy • DECEMBER 9, 2019 - Marine Forces Re- is reserved and requires a ticket, which will leans children in need. Toys, including stuffed of their 10th studio album DNA. Learn more serve Band & Saenger Theatre To Collect be available at the Saenger Theatre box of- toys, must be new and in original packaging. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Local News 11 St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame to host 24th annual induction and awards

[L-R]: Murphy “Woody" Eppinette, Clyde Powell Jr., and Mike Lehmann Jr.

The St. Bernard Sports Hall of Eppinette (Chicago White Sox, lete and contributor) and Dave nard John Lara, Jr. Male Special Fame and Gulf Coast Bank will University of Louisiana at Mon- Koontz (coach, Chalmette High) Olympics Amateur Athlete of the host the 24th annual Hall of Fame roe, and Chalmette High), Clyde as Crystal Award winners. Gabri- Year Award winners are Teron Induction and Awards Banquet Powell, Jr. (Philadelphia Phillies ella O’Neil (swimming, St. Scho- Lewis and Darren Trandacosta, at 6:30pm on May 4, 2019 at the and Delgado), and Mike Leh- lastica) has been named Female Jr. Hall of Fame Center in Chalmette. mann, Jr. (Kansas City Royals). Amateur Athlete of the Year for a Teams being recognized during Tickets for the event are $50/per- The late Marion “Dookie” Dau- second time, and Cade Beloso the Spotlight Accomplishment son or $500/table of ten. phin (baseball, Loyola) will also (baseball, Louisiana State Uni- portion of the program are Chal- The guest speaker will be for- be recognized posthumously as versity and John Curtis) has been mette High baseball (1959, 1969, mer University of New Orleans the Elphage Caillouette Special named the Male Amateur Athlete and 1977) and Hannan High baseball coach and athletic di- Recognition Award winner. of the Year. baseball (1998). These are the rector Ron Maestri. The 2018 Hall The Hall of Fame has named The Catherine Neyland Female only four high school baseball of Fame induction class includes Russell Palazzolo as the Human- Special Olympics Amateur Ath- teams from St. Bernard Parish to a trio of former professional base- itarian of the Year and will be lete of the Year Award winner is ever compete in state champion- ball players: Murphy “Woody” recognizing Jordan Meche (ath- Alexis Hernandez and the Ber- ship games. Parish Hurricane Re-Entry Placards The St. Bernard Bird Festival Is Coming It is that time of the year again as we begin to prepare for the up- The St. Bernard Bird Festival will be held on Friday, May 3rd and coming Hurricane Season. Saturday, May 4th, 2019. The Festival began its work early this Do you still have in your possession any old Hurricane Re-Entry year, sponsoring Purple Martin houses for Gauthier Elementary, placards? If so, please DO NOT discard them. As a cost effective St. Bernard Middle, and Nunez Community College. Students will method, this Region (Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Ber- experience these insect-eating birds who migrate here from the nard) has been given 2019/2023 stickers to place over the old date. Amazon Valley of South America. Please bring your placard into our office for renewal. These placards Krista Adams, an expert on Purple Martins, will be a special will be good until 12/31/2023. presenter on both Friday and Saturday at the Bird Festival. She If you have purchased a Re-Entry Placard from a 3rd Party Com- will speak on the life cycle and migration of these interesting birds pany, those placards WILL NOT be honored in the Region. The offi- and address how each Festival visitor can erect a purple martin cial placards are issued by the Parish Governments in this Region. house and have their own small colony of insect eaters in their If you have discarded your Hurricane Re-Entry Placard you will own yard. need to contact our office at 504-278-4268 or you can reach us via This year’s Festival will include experts from Audubon Loui- email at [email protected]. siana, led by Erik Johnson, PhD. There will be the catching and banding of neo-tropical migrants, passing through our Parish in route to the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes. The location of this year’s Bird Festival will be on the grounds of the Historic Beauregard Courthouse, located at 1201 Bayou Road, St. Bernard, Louisiana. The Festival times are Friday, May 3rd from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. and Saturday, May 4th from 9:30 a.m. till 4 p.m. The public is invited and there is no charge to enter the Festival area. 12 Advertisement Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - The St. Bernard News