The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 9 "He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." – Mic. 6:8 (NIV) Second Annual Cook-off for the Coast Triples Last Year’s Funds Raised 4H mangrove planting project the top teams of the cook-off and the Nunez Community Col- were “People’s Choice” winner, lege and Chalmette High School Team Mudda Roux with their CTE welding program, which is Fried Duck and Andouille Gum- building oyster breakwaters. bo, Team Chew Rouge with Proceeds from the first annu- their Mezcal Cured Tuna with al Cook-off went to the St. Ber- Blue Crab Ceviche winning in nard Wetlands Foundation and the “swim” category, Team Is- their tree-planting efforts. Land lenos with their Wild Boar Cu- loss has taken a heavy toll on ban Sandwiches winning in the Louisiana’s most beautiful and “crawl” category, and Team Par- abundant resource over the last ish Boyz with their tasty Duck several decades. Certainly, we Egg Rolls winning in the “fly” can see the effects all around category. us, but there is much that we as Great music was, of course, communities can do to heal the in abundance as well with en- damage. And in typical Louisi- tertainment provided by Michot ana-style, we can have a good Melody Makers with their time doing it, too. boundary stretching Cajun We all know our coast and Rita Gue, the president of the And although our coast- sounds. Local favorite, Abita, wetlands are in significant dan- Meraux Foundation. “It was a al wetlands are the big winner, made sure there was plenty of ger, but what can we as individ- tasty way for everybody to enjoy uals do about it? a fun and filling Saturday while See COOK-OFF on Page 4 Well, true to St. Bernard’s supporting an important cause. heritage of amazing food and We’d like to thank our partners, caring people, crowds dug in at Restore the Mississippi River the second annual Cook-off for Delta, Vanishing Paradise, and the Coast at the Meraux Foun- the St. Bernard Parish Coastal dation’s Docville Farm in the and Tourism departments—and St. Bernard Parish on May 9th. especially our sponsors, com- Cook teams from throughout petitors and all who attended!: the area served up wild game Twelve teams participated, dishes from Louisiana’s coastal cooking up such delights as wetlands to raise money in sup- Crawfish Egg Rolls, Duck Confit port of coastal restoration proj- Tacos and more wild boar than ects. you could shake a hog’s leg at. “If it flies, walks, crawls, or The family-friendly event raised swims along our coast, you three times the amount of money could find it being served up over the previous year’s event. to a lot of happy families,” said Funds benefit the St. Bernard Read your St. Bernard News on the go. Find us on your favorite social media platform, or scan the provided QR Codes with your mobile device.

INDEX Calendar of Events...... 2 Local News...... 1, 4 Education...... 6, 8 Obituaries...... 9-11 Church Directory...... 2 State News...... 3 Classifieds...... 7 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, February 27, 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 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” • 2019 Los Islenos Fiesta, The Los Islenos for kids 15 and under. Free; reservations mer’s Caregiver Support Group, de- 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, Sun. School 8am, worship 9am La 70032 • 278-8854 Heritage and Cultural Society are seeking, suggested but not required; call preserve signed to provide emotional, educational, Thu. Bible study 7pm Sun. worship 9:00am Men, Women, Girls and Boys of Canary Is- to sign up. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Saturday, and social support for caregiver’s through Call on Me Ministries a Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 non-denominational Christian Church Lighthouse Pentecos- land Descent for our Heritage Program. Age March 9. Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte regularly scheduled meetings. Participants 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. groups and date are as followed. Islenitas, National Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 develop methods and skills to solve prob- Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school Boys and Girls ages 5 yrs. to 12 yrs.; Ju- Barataria Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown lems. The group encourages caregivers to Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 10am, worship 11am Carolyn Park Presbyte- Wed. Bible Study 7pm niors, Boys and Girls ages 13 yrs. to 19 yrs.; Point). 689-3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela. maintain their own personal, physical, and rian Church Living Cornerstone Seniors. Men and Women 20 yrs. and up. • Understanding Barataria Preserve emotional health, as well as optimally care 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Church International The Heritage Program will be on Saturday, , Paddle the preserve, watch for the person with dementia. St. Bernard 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., Canoe Trek Chalmette Church of Braithwaite 228-6401 March 9 at 11:30. For more information you birds, identify plants, and learn about the Parish Hospital first floor conference room, Christ 250-8492 Sun. service 10am can call Kathy at (504) 494-5848. changes that spring brings to the wetlands. 2 PM. 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible Miracle Baptist Cather- study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm dral (Adance the King- Canoes and life jackets provided. Ages 18 Wed. Bible study 7pm dom of God) 913-9008 JANUARY 22 - MAY 8, 2019 and up. Free but space limited so registra- Weekly, Tues. & Wed. Celebration Church 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish tion required; email kimberly_cooke@part- • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Sunday School 10a-10:30a Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette ner.nps.gov to sign up. 9:00 a.m.-noon., Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette 10:45am Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a Tue. 7p-8p Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 31. Barataria Preserve of Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Christ Lutheran Church D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette [email protected] (504) 342-2830 [email protected] gram for pre-readers and up. Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in Marrero gram for pre-readers and up. Sunday Worship 10:00 am (near Crown Point). 689-3690;10 or www. Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic nps.gov/jela. Christian Fellowship Church 271-3441 Family Worship Center 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: Daily Events in nearby Parishes 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, • Battle of Talk, Discover Weekly, Tuesday • FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - NeedToBreathe. 324-4092 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm Sun. Service 8am 1815's Battle of New Orleans with a rang- • Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard/Arabi Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets Wed. Bible Study 6pm Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 682-7070 er talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. No Luncheon, college scholarships, Key Club, for NEEDTOBREATHE are on sale at the A Closer Walk, Meeting 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses talk on Tuesday, March 5; battlefield closed Builders Clubs, K-Kids, Read-to-Ride, Read Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster. the Need Ministry Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm for Mardi Gras. Free. Chalmette Battlefield Around the World, reading incentive pro- com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box Violet, La 70092 • Sun. 9:00&11:00am Sun. Service 8am of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and gram and the well known Terrific Kids and office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Peace and Prayer Preserve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Terrific Teens programs in parish schools Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm Ministries 919-6625 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet Chalmette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. are a few of the projects. Anyone interested All tickets subject to applicable service Corinne Missionary Worship service, prayer and praise, • History Talk, Discover 300 years of New in learning more about or joining the Kiwan- charges and fees. Baptist Church bible study 10am Sunday 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 Orleans history and culture. 9:30 a.m. Tues- is Club community service organization can • MARCH 9, 2019 - Zac Brown Band. All Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Poydras Baptist Bible study 7pm Wed. Church of St. Bernard day-Saturday. No talk Tuesday, March 5; join them for lunch each Tuesday, noon at dates, cities and venues below are subject 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 center closed for Mardi Gras. Free. French Rock & Carlo’s Sicilian Room, or call Robby to change. For more information please vis- Cornerstone Church of Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship God 504-382-1144 10:30am Quarter Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte Na- at (504) 616-7312. it ZacBrownBand.com. “Down the Rabbit 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sunday services 9 & 11:15 am Praise Temple tional Historical Park and Preserve, 419 Hole Live Tour” spring 2019 tickets avail- Discipleship classes 10:30 am Sun. Fellowship Decatur Street, New Orleans. 504-589- Weekly, Thursday able for purchase at: zacbrownband.com/ Wed./Thurs. Bible study 7pm (504) 650-1794 Fri. Prayer services 7pm 7517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet 3882;221 or www.nps.gov/jela. • St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New tour Bus ride available. Sun. 10:30am, • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana Year with our bike riding group. We ride at • MARCH 17, 2019 - PINK's Beautiful Bible Study Thu. 7:00pm Covenant United Meth- swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk night with lighted wheels through neigh- Trauma World Tour. , odist Church Second Missionary 115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763 Baptist Church 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Bara- borhoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6 New Orleans. Tickets are on sale at ticket- Sun. Service 11am 2109 Caluda Lane, Violet taria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National His- PM, Ride at 7 PM (sharp). Meets at First master.com or livenation.com. Services 8am Sunday, Delacroix Hope Baptist Sunday School 9:30am, torical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Baptist Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Ber- • MAY 7, 2019 - Evanescence. Saenger 452-6092 Mission Bible Study 7pm on Wednesday 1932 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 689- nard Hwy., Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets for Evanes- Sun. worship 11am St. Bernard Baptist 3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela. before the ride. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St cence are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Bible Study 10am Church 881-6723 • Family Fishing Day, Bring your own pole Bernard Social Ride” and join our group. Box Office, ticketmaster.com, evanes- Faith Baptist Church of 2615 Jacob, Chalmette Sun. service at 11am Chalmette 682-1144 and tackle or borrow a practice casting cence.com or by calling 800-745-3000. 4825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. St. Bernard Catholic pole, earn a Junior Ranger badge, and join Monthly, 4th Wednesday The box office, located at 1111 Canal St., is School 10am, Service 11am and Church 281-2267 6pm • Wed. 7pm 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses the fun at Twin Canals. No license required • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei- open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. First Asia Baptist Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am All tickets subject to applicable service Church 432-2525 St. Paul Ministries charges and fees. 2408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. 228-3932 School 10:30am, worship 8am 7724 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Limited VIP packages will also be available, Thur. Bible Study 7pm Sun. Service 8am • Thu. 6pm which include meet and greets with the First Baptist Church of St. Luke Baptist St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office band, access to watch sound check, and Chalmette 277-2939 Church 682-3718 or 418-7492 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy. 126 Poindexter Lane, Braithwaite Addiction Resource Program exclusive merch items. Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service Sun. worship 8am • MAY 11, 2019 - New Kids On The Block 10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service 6:30pm Trumpet of Truth The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Addiction Resource Program helps residents Announce The Mixtape Tour With Very Ministry 7451 W. St. Bernard First Pentecostal Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am • struggling with an addiction, whether it be substance abuse, or even gam- Special Guests Salt-N-Pepa, Tiffany, Church of Chalmette Service 10am Debbie Gibson And Naughty By Nature. 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 Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. Tick- World Prayer The program provides individuals and/or their families with information on Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm ets are on sale at ticketmaster.com. Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm Tabernacle 504-356-6901 resources available to them, such as rehabilitation programs, detox centers, 4030 Paris Rd., Chalmette • MAY 16, 2019 - India.Arie. Mahalia 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 Jackson Theater, New Orleans. Tickets for 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, February 27, 2019 - The St. Bernard News State News 3

recently joined with Rep. Ann Wagner (R-Mo.) to begin the process of forcing a vote on the House Floor to protect babies who are born THE SCALISE CAPITOL REPORT alive. Working closely with President Trump, we are taking bold Protecting Innocent Life steps toward defending and protecting innocent life in America at Friday, the Trump Administration issued a new ruling to end the all stages. practice of taxpayer subsidized abortion through the Title X Family Fighting to Solve the Border Crisis Planning Program. This decision restores the Reagan-era regula- The border crisis is real. There are families within our own com- tions that prevent Title X funds from being used to promote, coun- munities in South Louisiana that are victims of criminal illegal immi- sel, or refer clients to abortion services. Since President Trump took grants. Just last week in Lake Charles, Customs and Border Protec- office we have made great strides toward defending the sanctity of tion rearrested an illegal immigrant man who had been previously life. With this decision by the Trump Administration, we are finally deported in 2016 after being convicted of child molestation. This starting to see the end to federally funded taxpayer abortions. The is not a manufactured crisis. I will continue working with President Title X Program was never intended to subsidize abortion providers. Trump to keep our country safe. During the Clinton Administration, this program was distorted and I discussed this with Sean Hannity on Fox News earlier this week. Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers started receiving Watch the interview at https://bit.ly/2NsSa0d. millions of taxpayer dollars. Recognizing President's Day These organizations will now have to completely stop abortions Monday, we recognized the legacy of our Presidents and their at their facilities that receive these federal dollars, or face losing this strong leadership that allowed America to become the country it federal funding altogether. Importantly, faith-based health organi- is today. I filmed a short message about the Presidents who have zations will no longer be forced to compromise their pro-life princi- inspired me, which you can watch at https://bit.ly/2XmwFTj. ples to receive government funding. Thanks to President Trump‘s It is an honor to represent you in Congress. For more information leadership, we are finally ending the despicable practice of using please visit my website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. taxpayer dollars to subsidize abortion providers under Title X, and God Bless, are once again preserving the religious freedoms of all Americans. Steve Scalise In Congress, I will never stop fighting to protect the unborn, and House Majority Whip Voter Registration Deadlines Fast Approaching For Municipal Primary Election Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is reminding Louisianians that the deadlines to register to vote in the March 30 Municipal Prima- ry Election are fast approaching. The in person or by mail dead- line is Wednesday, Feb. 27, and the online deadline is Saturday, March 9. These deadlines are for citizens who have never regis- tered to vote as well as voters who would like to make changes to their registration. Citizens can to register to vote online at www.GeauxVote.com; at your parish’s Registrar of Voters Office; while obtaining services at the Office of Motor Vehicles, public assistance agencies, public schools, colleges and libraries; or by mail. Louisianians can also utilize our smartphone app, GeauxVote Mobile, to access regis- tration, ballot and polling place information. After registering, voters should download the GeauxVote Mo- bile smartphone app. The app provides registration information as well as voting districts, sample ballots, polling place informa- tion and election results. Early voting for the Municipal Primary Election is scheduled for Saturday, March 16 through Saturday, March 23, excluding Sunday, March 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more informa- tion about the Secretary of State’s Elections Division, visit www. GeauxVote.com or call 225.922.0900. 4 Local News Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - The St. Bernard News McDonald's of St. Bernard's KIWANIS KORNER - Athlete of the Week -

[L-R]: Kiwanis President Ellis Fortinberry; Robin M. Rathe, MD, MPH, and Amanda L. Self.

Submitted by Michael Chutz At the February 19 meeting of the St. Bernard Kiwanis Club, the guest speaker was the new full time OB/GYN doctor at St. Bernard Parish Hospital managed by Ochsner, Robin M. Rathe, MD, MPH Obstetrics & Gynecology and Amanda L. Self, Wom- en's Services Ochsner Health System. Dr. Rathe gave Kiwanis her Allison Deffes educational path to becoming a doctor through many degrees. Dr. Bowling Rathe recently returned to New Orleans to practice at St. Bernard Hospital to initiate woman's health services at SBPH. Her primary Allison is a Senior on the Bowling Team. She averaged 192 in interests include minimally invasive gynecology surgery, manage- two matches last week with a high game of 222. Allison has also ment of precancerous conditions and preventative health. signed a bowling scholarship with the University of Pikeville in Kiwanis needs you, come and be a part of the St. Bernard Ki- Kentucky. Allison was awarded a plaque, a free meal and a des- wanis Club and serve our beloved parish. sert from the McDonald's of St Bernard. Congratulations Allison! Kiwanis Meetings have great speakers, interesting subjects and community service. Join us for lunch on Tuesdays at noon in the Sicilian Room at Rocky & Carlo's. For information on joining the Kiwanis, a community service club, please call Robby at (504) 616-7312.

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their fine product to wash down the great food. In order to allow as many as possible to enjoy the event, admis- sion was free, with money raised through sponsorships. The Meraux Foundation was established by Arlene Meraux to benefit the community of St. Bernard Parish by leveraging its landholdings. Her vision, now carried on by the Foundation’s board of directors, is to implement innovative ways to create last- ing change and build a better St. Bernard. The Cook-off for the Coast is just one of them. Plans are already under way for next year’s Cook-off, with the hopes of including a vegetarian team in the lineup, along with some kid teams. In the meantime, volunteers are preparing for another coastal tree planting and the upcoming Mississippi River Delta Institute, which focuses on coastal and river issues. LSU’s AgMagic on the River is another upcoming event that is a must- see for anyone looking for a fun time with a good cause. To keep these and other efforts going, the third annual cook-off is sure to be even bigger and better. Keep an eye (and your mouth) open for it. Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Advertisement 5 6 Education Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - The St. Bernard News

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MICHAEL E. L. ROBERSON, SR. BOUGHT. SOLD. SAVED. Owner / Publisher DUEY ENTREKIN THE CLASSIFIEDS Editor / Graphic Designer DELIVER! LAURA FAIRCHILD It’s easy to sell your stuff! Just call 504.832.1481 to submit your ad. Advertising Sales The St. Bernard News Serving St. Bernard Parish since 1967. No part of this publication may be reproduced 504-832-1481 without the express written consent of the Publisher. 8 Education Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - The St. Bernard News From Tower to Table Susie Showalter Endows A Nunez Scholarship Program In Honor Of Her Parents Susie Showalter recently established an endowed fund with the St. Bernard Kiwanis Foundation benefiting the Nunez Community College Scholarship Program in honor of her parents Rosemary and Merlyn Sentilles Sr. A $25,000 endowment has been des- ignated to fund the scholarship program. This will assure that a $1,000 grant will be made to Nunez Community College annually in perpetuity. Specifically, these scholarships will enhance numer- ous work force development initiatives, including training in ca- reer and technical fields. Susie’s mother, Rosemary Sentilles, was a professional seam- stress using her talents helping and advising people as well as creating clothing and other apparel. Merlyn Sentilles Sr. was a Kyle Brown and Kylan Jones enjoy a delicious salad from their tower garden at Smith master craftsman who used his talents to construct houses, build- Elementary. ings, churches and other woodworking projects. His hands were like magic creating structures and the sort. Their trades enabled Learning where food comes from and how to prepare nutritious them to provide a great quality of life for themselves and their meals has become a component of the curriculum at W. Smith seven children. This scholarship will carry on the legacy of both Elementary School. Thanks to a grant from Louisiana Team Nu- Rosemary and Merlyn’s crafts by providing a financial stipend for trition, students have the opportunity to create a tower garden to those students who desire to enter a career in a technical field. grow fresh produce such as bibb lettuce, gourmet lettuce, rain- Mitch Perkins, President, St. Bernard Kiwanis Foundation ex- bow chard, and kale . pressed his appreciation to Susie for creating the scholarship Recently, students created salads, smoothies, and salsa us- program. “Our club and community are grateful for her generos- ing the produce from the garden. Juice Plus representative, Lin- ity and commitment to ensure that a scholarship program in the da Woodward, helped lead the class and taught students how technical field will continue for many generations. Susie continues to grow plants in the garden and how to prepare fresh fruits and to lead by example in serving this community.” vegetables in both a nutritious and delicious way. Dr. Tina Tinney, Chancellor of Nunez, echoed Mr. Perkin's sen- Katherine Williams, physical education teacher and lead for the timent, "We are extremely gracious for the generous gift endowed grant, said the students have been excited to see the garden by Mrs. Showalter. Her parents' legacy will carry on for years to grow each week. come and impact students' lives along the way. Thank you to Su- “While they love the process, I think their favorite part is the sie for making a difference." product,” she said. “They have enjoyed the taste testing with the If anyone is interested in creating a legacy by endowing a fund salads and smoothies that we have made in class using the pro- or receiving additional information about the St. Bernard Kiwanis duce we are growing.” Foundation, contact Danny Bourgeois at 504-376-3701. Food Service Coordinator Joni Blum said the garden provides students a hands-on opportunity to deepen their understanding of nutrition and see science first-hand. “This project helps students learn about nutrition, practice sci- ence concepts, and establish connections between growing food and eating healthy,” she said. “We are so proud of the work hap- pening at Smith Elementary and are excited to see how this gar- den impacts the way our students think about the food they eat throughout their lives.” Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Obituaries 9 Rosario Calabresi, Sr. Audrey Mae Matthews Smith

Rosario “Roy” Calabresi Sr. passed away sur- Audrey Mae Matthews Smith passed away rounded by family on the morning of Feb 17th 2019 peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 14, at the age of 94. Born and raised in New Orleans, 2019 at the age of 74. She was the loving and de- he was later a resident of Arabi in St. Bernard Par- voted wife of the late Captain Robert “Bob” Smith ish. The son of the late Angelo T. and Caterina “Ka- for 53 years. Loving mother of Stacey Sistrunk tie” Musso Calabresi, he was preceded in death by (Carlton), Sheila Smith, Terri Jo Gray (Billy) and the his beloved wife Barbara Knight Calabresi, his son late Cecilia Smith (the late Keith). Daughter of the Frank Calabresi, his siblings Jeanette Calabresi, late Ford and Cecilia Matthews. Sister of Lois Hu- Nadine Carmouche, and Salvadore Calabresi. He eschen (the late Michael), Patsy Starnes (Eugene), is survived by his sister Antonina “Nina” Robison Debra Johns, Gary Matthews (Trudy) and the late and brother Anthony “Tony” Calabresi; his daughter Catherine (Dudley) Robert Matthews, Ford “Junior” Matthews Jr., Charles Matthews, Ray- Morlier, his son Roy (Jeannie) Calabresi Jr., eight grandchildren, thirteen mond Matthews Sr., Louise Wintzell and Dolores “Nupie” Mackenzie. great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Proud grandmother 13 grandchildren, 2 late grandchildren, 23 great During WWII, he enlisted in the US Army when he was only seventeen grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. years old. He served as a B-26 Marauder airman and later as a pilot Audrey was born on September 12, 1944 in Avoyelles Parish and in the 391st Bomb Group of the 9th Army Air Corps. After completing was a resident of St. Bernard Parish for over 50 years. She retired from missions in the invasion of Sicily, his unit was transferred to England FNBC and became a dedicated homemaker. She was a devoted and where they participated in Operation Overlord during the D-Day inva- loving wife, mother and grandmother, BayBay, G-Maw and GG. She had sion of Normandy. Their unit was then re-stationed in France under the the ability to make everyone feel loved and accepted immediately. Giv- command of Gen. George Patton of the US 3rd Army. There his unit ing to others is what gave her great joy. Audrey was very loved will be participated in many engagements including the Battle of St. Lo, the deeply missed by her family and all of those whose lives she touched. Battle of Bresque, and the Battle of the Bulge. His unit was awarded the Special thanks to Egan Home Health and Hospice for their love and Presidential Meritorious Service Unit Citation Medal for their efforts to compassion during this difficult time. resupply the Americans who were trapped behind enemy lines during Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. the Battle of the Bulge. After WWII ended, he remained a member of Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on the Louisiana National Guard and served with the 935th Field Artillery Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A funeral ser- Battalion of the 39th Infantry Division until 1950. vice began at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be private. In his youth, Roy Calabresi, Sr. was an avid boxer and boxed in sev- To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard- eral local clubs in New Orleans and later in the US Army. He moved to memorial.com St Bernard Parish after WWII and, for a time, served as a policeman with the St. Bernard Parish Police Department. He was an active member of the Freemasons Lodge #468 and the Jerusalem Shriners organizations. Roy was a brick mason, skilled carpenter and boat builder, and after he retired he had painstakingly built several Lafitte Skiffs by hand. He was also an enthusiastic folk-artist painter, gardener and amateur Jazz musician who loved to play the guitar, banjo, piano, trumpet, drums and even the accordion. In his later years, he was active with the St. Ber- nard Council on Aging and the VFW. He truly embodied the best of the “Greatest Generation.” We will always carry his memory in our hearts. A visitation was held for Roy at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, in Chalmette, on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. A funeral mass took place at noon. He was laid to rest, with military honors, in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Dr. in Slidell. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Roy’s great-grand- daughter, Zoe, who was diagnosed with Idiopathic Adolescent Scoli- osis. You can make a donation at any Bank Plus, under the name Ca- labresi, Account #1720355286. Roy would appreciate your kindness and generosity. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard- memorial.com.

OBITS continue on Page 10 10 Events & Obituaries Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - The St. Bernard News What's Happening James R. Alphonse — CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 — James R. Alphonse, a veteran of the US Navy and resident of St. Bernard Parish, India.Arie are on sale at the Saenger Theatre passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. He was 75 years old. James was born in Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling New Orleans, Louisiana on June 17, 1943 to the late James Louis Alphonse and Jo- 800-745-3000. The box office, located at sephine Wimber Alphonse. He was the beloved husband of 54 years of Sheryl Riess 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Fri- Alphonse. Loving father of Kerry Stander (Darren), Sherry Copeland, Jimmy Alphonse day 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to ap- (Lisa), Jay Alphonse, ten grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Brother of plicable service charges and fees. Her new Jackie Robinson, Jill Reeves and the late Jennifer Alphonse and Judy Alphonse. He WORTHY album will also be available free also leaves behind a host of other relatives, family and friends. with ticket purchase in select markets. Ex- clusive meet & greet and VIP packages will be available via Future Beat. • MAY 23, 2019 - Paul McCartney: The Joycelyn Hill Salande Freshen Up Tour 2019. Smoothie King Cen- ter, New Orleans. For further information, Joycelyn Hill Salande passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the age of 84. please visit http://paulmccartney.com/. Beloved wife of the late James Jack Salande Sr. for 51 years. Loving mother of James • JUNE 8, 2019 - Derek Hough: Live! Jack Salande Jr. (Theresa), Brenda Salande Fields and Joseph Wayne Salande (Laurie). Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets are Daughter of the late Wilford V. Hill and Mildred Madeline Blohm Hill. Sister of Arden on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, Hill, Wilford Hill and Velda H. Sylvia and the late Marvell, Elaine and Titus Hill. Proud ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745- grandmother of Jennifer Doran (Dave), Stephen Frechou (Sherry), Christopher Frechou, 3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal Kristen Brack (Clifford), Joseph D. Salande (Ashley), Jessica Salande Goelz, Belinda St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to Salande, James Salande, Linda Salande (Frank) and Kevin Salande. Loving Godmother 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service of Roxanne Hill Johnson. Also survived and fondly remembered by 15 great grandchil- charges and fees. dren, 3 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. • JUNE 13, 2019 - Weird Al Yankovic. Tick- Joycelyn was born on January 15, 1935 in New Orleans, LA and was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard ets for Weird Al Yankovic ($52.00 - $77.50) Parish. She was a beautician and owned her own beauty shop in earlier years. She was former secretary for are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Of- AARP Chalmette and volunteered for many years playing music and ministering to the homeless at the Oza- fice, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745- nam Inn. She was very adventurous and being active, she even won a weightlifting competition in the over 3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal 50 category. She had a passion for traveling, camping and hiking in the mountains. Joycelyn loved music, St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to played guitar and sang in several church choirs. 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 charges and fees. W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, February 22, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral Mass began • JUNE 14-16, 2019 - Kinky Boots. Tickets at 1:00 p.m. Shewas laid to rest in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery, St. Bernard, LA. for Kinky Boots are on sale at the Saenger To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box office, lo- cated at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday Mark Cecil Anderson through Friday 10am to 5pm. Tickets start at just $39.50! All tickets subject to applicable Mark Cecil Anderson passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 service charges and fees. at the age of 69. Loving father of Matthew Anderson, Daniel Anderson and Christopher • AUGUST 1, 2019 - BRING IT! LIVE: The Anderson. Former husband of Kathy Randazzo Anderson for 30 years. Son of the late Dance Battle Tour. Tickets for Bring It! Live: August Roger and Patricia Dean Anderson. Brother of Eric Anderson (the late Parish). The Dance Battle Tour are on sale at the Brother-in-law of Cynthia Dotson (Herbert). Also survived and fondly remembered by Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster. many nieces, nephews and friends. com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box Mark was born on January 25, 1950 in Tallahassee, FL. He was a longtime resident office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open of Georgia and a current resident of Slidell. LA. Mark was a United States Marine Corps Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. All Veteran and proudly served in the Vietnam War. Before being honorably discharged, he tickets subject to applicable service charges received several medals including the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and fees. Vietnam Campaign Medal, Purple Heart, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/ palm and frame along with • AUGUST 20, 2019 - Queen and Adam many others. He would often volunteer with the VFW and participated in the annual wreath laying ceremony Lambert. Tickets for the Rhapsody tour are at Chalmette Battlefield. He attended Georgia State University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree on sale at LiveNation.com. in Psychology. Prior to establishing his own business, Stella Consulting, he was personnel manager for • AUGUST 30, 2019 - The Backstreet Boys. Siemens for many years. He enjoyed grilling, football, shooting at the gun range and especially his travels Tickets are on sale at LiveNation.com. Ev- around the world. He will be forever remembered for his wit & sarcasm and deeply missed by his family, ery ticket purchased to the North American friends and all of those whose lives he touched. headlining tour will include one (1) phys- Relatives and friends were invited to attend a memorial visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral ical copy of their 10th studio album DNA. Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Military Learn more about the album/ticket bundles Honors began at 1:45 p.m. here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/back- To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. street-boys-tickets/artist/781254 • OCTOBER 29, 2019 - The Chainsmok- ers. Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. sale at LiveNation.com. New Orleans. The holiday performance is be available at the Saenger Theatre box of- Grammy Award-winning artist/producer duo • DECEMBER 9, 2019 - Marine Forces Re- open to the public; however, the donation of fice (1111 Canal Street, New Orleans 70112) The Chainsmokers have announced their serve Band & Saenger Theatre To Collect a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots is ap- on Friday, Dec. 7th from 10am-5pm and on massive “WORLD WAR JOY” North American Donations For Toys For Tots At 4th Annu- preciated. While admission is free, all seating Sunday, Dec. 9th starting at 10am through headline arena tour for fall. Tickets are on al FREE Holiday Concert. Saenger Theatre, is reserved and requires a ticket, which will the show. Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Obituaries 11 Rita Landry Arcement Wilmot Raymond Shows

Rita Landry Arcement passed away peacefully Wilmot Raymond Shows, born September 21, 1930, passed away on on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the age of 62. A Friday, February 15, 2019, at the age of 88. native of St. Bernard Parish, LA, she was a loving Beloved husband of the late Florine L. Shows. Son of the late Sid- companion, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and ney S. Shows and Bernadine C. Shows. Loving father of eight children, friend, who will be truly missed by all who knew Debra S. Clark (late Darrell), Connie S. Dudenhefer (Eugene), Evamaria and loved her. She was preceded in death by her S. Hall (late Tommy), Suzette S. Williams (Lloyd), Cynthia S. Cochran parents, Joseph Landry and Carmen Levirsky (Jimmy) , Marybeth S. Ricouard (Wayne), Maryjo Caruso (Darrell) and Landry. Left to cherish her memory are her signif- Wilmot Shows, Jr. (June). Proud grandfather of 18 grandchildren and 22 icant other, Chris Tobin; her children, Mia Landry great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. (Deon), Tara Arcement, and Gino Landry (Angel); 7 Wilmot served in the military in the Korean War and proudly spoke grandchildren, Giovanni Drago, Luciano Seth Stanley, Carter Lee, Au- about it to everyone. He also retired from the New Orleans Fire Depart- briana Lee, Bentley Lee, Ryan Rasmussen, and Gino Landry, Jr.; her ment in 1986 after 30 years of service. sisters, Susie (Jim) Corwin and Michelle (Sinesio) Canseco; and several He will be forever missed and loved by his family. May he rest in nieces and nephews. peace with the love of his life and all of his deceased family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation to be Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend a Mass held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chal- of Christian Burial on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Our Lady of mette, LA on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Lourdes Catholic Church, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet. Visitation at the memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in St. Ber- church began at 10:00 a.m. and the Mass began at 11:30 a.m. Inter- nard Memorial Gardens. ment was immediately following at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cem- To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard- etery, Slidell. memorial.com. Condolences can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com. 12 Advertisement Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - The St. Bernard News