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Muniz cites political peace and a Administration produces detailed disaster strong administration team as major plan that will be guide if a hurricane strikes By ALLAN KATZ personnel with an outline of those essen- accomplishments in his first year tial functions and duties to be performed By ALLAN KATZ Kenner was not welcome at the police The administration of Mayor Ed in the event of a storm.” department, and the police chief was not Muniz has produced the most detailed, Mayor Muniz said the intent of the On the occa- welcome at city hall. The administration and l e n g t hy and comprehensive plan in plan is to provide guidance for all the s i o n of his fi r s t the city council were at each other’s throats. Kenner for responding to a hurricane or a agencies of city government. He said the a n n ive r s a ry as Today, my administration has an excel- major storm. plan does not attempt to create a role for mayor, the Kenner lent relationship with the city council. We The plan itself is more than 500 pages the City Council, which is Kenner’s inde- Star had four ques- may not agree on every point, but we speak long. The executive summary alone is 85 pendent leg i s l a t ive branch. In the tions for Ke n n e r to one another with respect and without pages. In the executive summary, under continued on page 35 Mayor Ed Muniz. backbiting. I like and admire every member “Purpose,” the authors wrote, “The pur- Here are the ques- of the city council. We are friends who can pose of the City of Kenner Hurricane & tions and the disagree and still be friends. I have the high- Storm Plan is to describe the emergency mayor’s answers. est regard for Police Chief Steve Caraway. response of city agencies in the event of a Q. What do He, and the men and women who work for hurricane or severe storm. This document you think is your finest achievement in him, are doing an excellent job. Chief is intended to serve as a guide for the your first year in office? Caraway and I meet frequently and we are delivery and coordination of governmen- A. There were actually several achieve- in complete ag reement on almost ev e r y tal services prior to, during and following ments I think tied for first. The most impor- point when it comes to public safety and the a storm incident . . . This document in no tant may be that I kept my campaign prom- cost of it. way purports to cover all aspects of disas- ise that we would restore dignity, stability When Hurricane Katrina struck Kenner, ter/emergency or recovery management. and cooperation to the political process in the mayor, the police chief and the city council Rather, it is intended to provide all city Kenner Police Administration building Kenner. Before I was elected, the mayor of continued on page 34 Ordinance prohibiting Mayor says it’s time for a new look at Rivertown and its future careless leaf blowing Mayor Ed Muniz says the city of dential developments that will make the incentives for private investors who might Kenner cannot indefinitely continue to area financially self-supporting. want to develop ‘a restaurant row,’ or con- proves to be a big hit subsidize Rivertown at a cost of $500,000 “The original concept of Rivertown as dominiums or single-family homes,” says a year and it’s time to come up with a new a center for museums is now almost 20 Cantrell, who gr ew up in Rive rt ow n , By ALLAN KATZ plan that seeks both commercial and resi- years old and needs to be reviewed,” said which is located where the original city of Mayor Muniz. “The concept that gave us W h e n continued on page 32 the Space Center, the Mardi Gras District 2 City Museum and the Saints’ Museum were a C o u n c i l m a n good place to start 20 years ago. It’s clear- Joe Stagni pro- ly time to take a new look and come up posed an with a plan to attract new private invest- amendment to ment into Rivertown.” Ke n n e r ’s ordi- To take a new look, the mayor has nance on grass- selected Greg Cantrell, whose landscape cutting that architectural firm is located in Rivertown would prohibit on the second floor of the Mardi Gras the use of leaf Museum. District 2 Councilman bl owers to Rivertown’s LaSalle’s Landing on the “The city of Kenner needs a plan with Joe Stagni force grass and Mississippi River Children’s Castle in Rivertown leaves into the city’s drainage system or on to a neighbor’s property, it just seemed to Stagni that it was the common-sense, logical thing to do. A dream come true “After all that Kenner has been through Every time Al Copeland Jr. drives by derful city. Not many people know that after Katrina with the city’s drainage lines the Copeland’s Restaurant at 1319 West over the last eight years this restaurant on blocked up by debris, I really reacted when Esplanade Avenue, he smiles. West Esplanade is our fourth attempt at some of my constituents complained that “My wife and I love Kenner,” he says. putting a Copeland’s in Kenner. The first c e rta in individuals were using their leaf “It’s been a goal of ours to have a one-of- three efforts fell through for real estate blowers to force their grass and leaves into a-kind super- C o p e l a n d ’s Restaurant in reasons. But I wouldn’t give up and the Kenner’s drainage system,” said Councilman Kenner where we ’ve raised our five fourth try, purchasing the closed Lone Stagni. “And, then, I saw with my own eyes daughters, have enjoyed great neighbors Star Steakhouse in front of the Esplanade commercial landscape companies cutting and all the benefits of living in this won- continued on page 33 Owners Liz and Al Copeland, Jr. continued on page 32 2 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR KENNER STHR JULY 2007 3 4 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR

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H From the Editor H Muniz administration after one year very frugal, very capable, very growth-minded son for any Kenner voter to be embarrassed ed. more than those who say that the Kenner by the performance of city government. I’ve had the privilege of watching Ed economy has all the growth it needs and Mayor Muniz, who, during his days as Muniz’ career from its early days, when he there is no reason to be concerned about an owner of radio stations, showed great first came to the attention of the public not adding jobs or revenue. skill in identifying capable individuals who as a radio station owner but as the creative, Mayor Muniz spends many of his wak- could handle major responsibilities, has v i s i o n a r y young captain of a Gentilly ing hours trying to figure out how best he done it again in putting together a team to Mardi Gras krewe called Endymion. can encourage Macy’s to rebuild their store By ALLAN KATZ run city government. Back in those early days, Muniz was in the Esplanade Mall, how best he can His governmental team is a good mix- famous for his frugality because he didn’t push Target into opening a new store in During the administration of Kenner’s ture of highly-experienced senior opera- have a dollar to spare, either for his radio Kenner and how best he can conv i n c e previous mayor, the mayor and the police tives and very talented newcomers. I’ve station or the Krewe of Endymion. He was L owe ’s to open a Kenner location. He chief didn’t speak to each other, some been watching Kenner city gove r n m e n t famous for ru t h l e s s ly cutting costs bu t would also like to figure out how he can get members of the city council were at odds from the vantage point of this editor’s chair doing it in a way that did not damage the Home Depot to open a new Kenner store, with each other and with the mayor, and for almost 17 years and I think this is the quality of the overall product. Thirty-five although that might be an impossibility. thousands of Kenner voters were embar- best team of governmental employees I’ve years later, Muniz is exactly the same. He Muniz also wants to improve Laketown and rassed because government often seemed seen in Kenner. That is no insult to their presides over the Kenner budget as though Rivertown so families can enjoy both areas more a spectacle than a working, function- predecessors, but, from top to bottom, the every dollar was the last one that the city more frequently. ing organization serving the public interest. Muniz team has exceptional talent. will see. At the moment, he is deeply con- It’s interesting to recall that Ed Muniz Now, one year into the administration It is no surprise to me that Prat Reddy, cerned because sales tax revenues are down almost didn’t run for mayor of Kenner. He of current Mayor Ed Muniz, the mayor and Mike Quigley, Emile Lafourcade and Duke compared to two years ago. Mayor Muniz beat the deadline for qualifying by only the police chief have an excellent working McConnell would perform well. They are hates to spend a dollar if he doesn’t know five minutes. But he gave his campaign, relationship, meet frequently and have governmental veterans, each of whom has where the next dollar is coming from. and has given his administration eve r y worked together on an emergency plan for helped write the book on modern govern- In the same way that Muniz, as a radio ounce of energy, creativity and vision that the city in the event of a hurricane. While ment in Louisiana. But the excellent per- station owner and the captain of Endymion, he possesses. The young people on his team they might not agree on every issue, the formances of Mike Yenni, Ken Marroccoli was famous for maximizing the revenues, say the mayor regularly out-works them mayor and the city council have a good rap- and Annamaria Pizzolato have been a Muniz the mayor is passionate about grow- and is still ready to go when they’re wish- port, each treating the other with proper pleasure to watch because they came to city ing the Kenner economy. ing they could clock out for the day. dignity and respect. There is no longer rea- government relatively young and unherald- H a r d ly anything irritates the mayo r continued on page 22 H Political Review H JULY 2007 Vol. 16 No. 7 Publisher TROY BROUSSARD The Legislative session from hell Editor ALLAN KATZ passed, and an additional $3 billion in sur- age for a state chief executive. Managing Editor/Marketing Director plus funds were allocated as well. In the last Pay raises were dished out to teachers, CANDY LOVITT 12 years, the state budget has tripled, while s u p p o r t wo r ker s, college professors, law Staff Writer/Editor the state’s population and business commu- enforcement, fire fighters, first responders, TROY BROUSSARD nity has declined. correctional officers and a host of other state Contributing Writers House Republicans failed to stop the e m p l oyees. Spending for public schools JEFF CROUERE JIM MELCHERS By JEFF CROUERE spending plans as their coalition wilted increased $209 million to $2.9 billion with- LYNNE DIMM SHARON SOLOMON ED CLANCY SCOTT ZIMMERMAN under administrative pressure and seductive out solid evidence that more spending JOEY CLEVELAND PRAT REDDY After the horrible tragedies of Katrina offers of pork barrel spending in their dis- improves educational outcomes. STEVE CARAWAY CRAIG GOODWIN tricts. Money talks indeed. Cockfighting is still legal in Louisiana M. SUSAN M. FELDER PAOLO ZAMBITO and Rita, the Louisiana Legislature had a his- GLENN DOTTOLO LINDA R. MARTIN toric opportunity this session to make our Last on the agenda were minimal tax for at least another year, even though public KEN TRAHAN DAN DORMADY state safer, financially sound and provide a cuts. Initially, the GOP wanted $400 million sentiment is eight to one against the barbaric LUIS M. ESPINOZA RAFAEL E. SADDY ED MUNIZ KEITH M. DARCEY good climate for businesses and families to in tax cuts, but had to settle for less than half sport. RON HAMPTON YVETTE DUSSOUY thrive. This year, the state is literally awash in that total. Instead of a full repeal of the Stelly The Road Home deficit could total as BOBBY JINDAL SEAN HUNTER tax plan, legislators agreed to a partial phase- much as $5 billion and the legislators allo- PAT NORWOOD TRAVASOS recovery cash, supplemented by generous oil and gas prices and higher than expected tax out of the unpopular tax increase. For con- cated about $1 billion to close that shortfall. Copy Editors sumers, mandates for minimum liability We will still be dependent on Congress to MELISSA DRAKE revenue. However, the financial bonanzas MONICA ZERINGUE may be a distant memory next year, so this insurance coverage increased and automo- fund the rest of the gap. Account Manager should have been the session to tackle key bile taxes were raised, meanwhile, nothing As far as infrastructure improvements, BARBARA BELLACI priorities and make serious investments in was done to give businesses relief from high about $600 million was set aside for road Typography non-recurring expenditures, such as infra- sales taxes on utilities and natural gas that is construction, while only $200 million was PAULA COUGHLIN/TYPOSITION structure improvements and coastal restora- a disincentive to new industry coming to allocated for coastal restoration and flood Printing tion, while returning money to struggling Louisiana. In addition, tax breaks for artists protection projects, only one percent of the BATON ROUGE PRESS © 2007 Kenner Star, Inc. taxpayers. and musicians, which could have spurred our projected cost of $20 billion needed to repair All Rights Reserved In contrast, legislators used this session cultural economy, failed to gain legislative the coast. Kenner Star is published monthly and is distributed by direct mail to all 20,600 registered voter households to set a fiscal trap for the next governor, approval. Although opposed by U.S. Senator David in Kenner. An additional 2,000 copies are increasing recurring expenditures. Spurred Sadly, salary increases were passed for Vitter and the U.S. Department of Housing distributed in over 100 high traffic locations. by the spendthrift Governor Blanco, legisla- the governor and statewide-elected officials, and Urban Development, leg i s l a t o r s KENNER STAR P.O. BOX 641654 • KENNER, LA 70064 tors broke the spending cap, hired an addi- and a host of different judicial positions, approved spending $74.5 million on a new Phone & Fax 468-9125 tional 1,500 state employees and spent every clerks of court, sheriffs, district attorneys Charity hospital in New Orleans. The state Email: [email protected] and assessors. Interestingly, even though will finance the construction of this $1.2 bil- Subscriptions $11.95 Per Year last dime they could get their hands on. Louisiana has one of the poorest economies lion facility by using a line of credit in the The content of all theme-based columns, According to State Treasurer John Kennedy, written by respective professionals in this newspaper, Louisiana now ranks as fifth among all states in the nation and our per capita income is construction budget. This continues the old is in no way intended to render advice, suggest a course of action, or take the place of an individual in government spending per capita. This ses- well below average, our governor will be Huey Long model of healthcare that has consultation regarding that subject matter. sion, a record $29.7 billion budget wa s making $6,000 more than the national aver- continued on page 23 6 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR

H Government H Emergency plan continues to evolve p o r tation-related crashes to hazardous ranging from ship collisions on the river ments, we can expect to be in touch with all material events and terrorism are taken into and airplane crashes to health pandemics, parts of the city during and after a major account, the size of group is expected to hazardous materials incidents and terrorist storm event. grow. attacks. We have also designated the City Hall During the past 11 months, research What is important is that the city Complex a secondary command post and group members have spent time increasing administration and the police department the old Barbre School as a tertiary com- By ED MUNIZ their knowledge related to managing emer- collaborated fully in the plan’s development mand post, so that all parts of the city are Kenner Mayor gency events and becoming certified to and will continue to work together in deal- covered with city directors and first respon- deal with certain types of emergency man- ing with such emergencies. ders in a position to gather incident infor- With the 2007 hurricane season under- agement. In that spirit of cooperation, Po l i c e mation, assist the main command post in way, we have heard a lot about various Members of my administration and the Chief Steve Caraway offered to host the reaching decisions and rapidly responding plans and preparations from several area city police department have attended emer- city’s command post on the fourth floor of to emergency needs. agencies for dealing with hurricanes. In gency preparedness conferences in Baton the police headquarters building – one The unified emergency plan is the most that regard, the city of Kenner is no differ- Rouge in February and Shreveport in June. room away from his command post. comprehensive Kenner has ever had, and ent. Because the recent National Hurr i c a n e Police headquarters is probably the we will make every effort to keep it up to Based on what we all have learned from Conference was held in New Orleans, sev- sturdiest city-owned building. It has state- date. We are prepared, but my only wish is our experiences with Hurricane Katrina in eral city directors, managers and fi r s t of-the-art security; and, during the past year that we never have to implement it. H 2005, it is just good sense to take stock of responders were able to attend major pre- we made sure that all four floors have reli- our city’s anticipated needs should another sentations by representatives of federal and able emergency electric power. With new Mayor Muniz can be reached at 468- “Katrina” or worse hit us. state agencies and from companies in the regionally-connected radio systems now in 7240. Late last July, I presented the City private sector on topics including Weather the hands of the police and fire depart- Council with an outline emergency plan Bureau advisories, evacuations and emer- just three weeks after my administration gency food and fuel resources, medical took office. At the time, I indicated that the services, housing and so on. Kenner Citizen’s Police administrative research group I had assem- They were able to meet with emergency bled would probably grow in size and that planners and first responders at local, state several months were needed to produce a and national levels to gain additional Academy graduates 12 final emergency plan draft that could be knowledge about several weather-related On May 29, 2007, 12 students from the i nve s t i gations, drug enforcement, patrol implemented. and man-made emergency incidents. seventeenth class of the Kenner Citizen’s division, crime prevention programs, K-9 The thrust of those efforts was aimed That knowledge and the indiv i d u a l Police Academy graduated at the Kenner unit, physical fitness, use of police force primarily at preparing for hurricanes and emergency plans of every city department Police Complex on 500 Ve t e r a n s and self-defense, S.W.A.T., criminal laws severe storms, because those are the emer- are what make up Ke n n e r ’s Unifi e d Boulevard. Those recognized for complet- and court procedures, traffic enforcement gency events that have the highest probabil- Emergency Plan. Is it a panacea? Is it per- ing the program are Barbara A n e p o h l , and D.W.I. issues. ity of occurring in our city. And given the fect? Not at all. But it is a well-researched, Jason Clayton, Eugene Cortez, Jr., Dora Students also received a tour of head- goal of having a fully executable plan ready broad-based guide for our city to prepare Garcia, Sharon Kochera, Augustin Perez, quarters and the Kenner Jail, and partici- for the 2007 hurricane season, it made for hurricanes and severe storms. It can be Jr., Robert Ritchie, Danelia Robaina, Mario pated in a ride along with a police officer. sense to concentrate most of our emergency implemented now. Robaina, Barret To r nabene, Michael Through the Citizen’s A c a d e my, the planning on hurricanes. But it continues to be a work in Wetzel and Rose Wilson. Kenner Police Department encourages The original advisory research group I progress that will change as needs, people Students attended free classes one night alumni to lead the community in improving asked to create an emergency plan has and events change. It is a work that does not per week for 13 weeks, taught by trained safety and promoting confidence in and grown from three to 11 persons; and, as exist in a vacuum and which will grow to police officers certified in their fields. The s u p p o r t for the department in reducing other emergency incidents – from trans- address this city’s needs in emergencies academy provided detailed coverage about crime. how the police department works in differ- For more information, go to the Kenner ent areas including responsibilities of the Police Department website, www.kenner- command staff, rescue equipment and pd.com. H CHRISTMAS IN JULY weapons, crime scene processing, criminal 2OO BOOTHS Huge Arts & Crafts Show H Community H July 21 & 22 • Sat. & Sun. 10 am-5 Dufrechou and Broussard to speak The general membership meeting of Broussard, president of Jefferson Parish, Citizens For A Safer Jefferson will be held are the scheduled guest speakers. The topic on Monday, July 9, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. at the for discussion is the Lake Pontchartrain We’re East Bank Regional Library located at 4747 Barrier Plan. Back! West Napoleon Avenue in Metairie. Call Tony Ligi at 455-7974 for further Dolls Carlton Dufrechou, director of the Lake information. Wood Crafts Wearables Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, and Aaron Pottery Christmas Baskets Leather Stained Victorian Jewelry Items Painting

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H Government H “National Night Out Against Crime” kick-off set for August By STEVE CARAWAY party? You can organize a block party any Kenner Police Chief time you wish as part of an active “Neighborhood Watch.” Call the community On Sun- relations division at 712-2294 to start one in day, August 5, your neighborhood, and we will send offi- 2007, come cers to visit your block party on August 7. out and help My hope is that this year we will see the Ke n n e r more “Neighborhood Watch” groups in P o l i c e Kenner than ever before. By organizing one D e p a r t m e n t in your neighborhood, you will be helping give crime and the KPD in crime prevention efforts. The “National Night Out Against Crime” is a DAILY SPECIALS drugs a going DINNER SPECIALS 4 PM - CLOSE away part y. great first step in starting your ow n E ve r yone is “Neighborhood Watch” group. It is an event invited to the that started in 1984 with 2.5 million people eighth annual “National Night Out Against in 23 states, and has now grown to include Crime” kick-off party, from 3:00 p.m. to an amazing 34 million people from all 50 Bud & Bud Light 7:00 p.m., at the Treasure Chest Casino. states. It really does produce results. Long Necks $2.00 The kick-off party precedes the 24th annu- You can help us celebrate the “National al “National Night Out Against Crime,” Night Out Against Crime” in a variety of 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm which will take place on August 7, begin- ways, such as having a block party, a cook- ning at 6:30 p.m. As always, there will be out, flashlight walks or by sitting on your exciting entertainment, children’s activities, front porch with your lights on – a symbol various displays and demonstrations by law that has become a tradition over the years. enforcement professionals, live music, and Your participation will have a positive great food – all free! impact on your neighborhood and help Over 30 law enforcement agencies at increase awareness throughout the streets of MONDAY the local, state, and federal levels from Kenner. Double Shrimp Platter southeastern Louisiana will be present to I hope to see you and your family at the Get double the shrimp on your showcase their state-of-the-art technology. kick-off party on August 5 at the Treasure You will get to see an impressive assort- Chest Casino. Together we will take a stand platter for the regular price. ment of law enforcement vehicles and against crime, experience a great event and equipment used for rescue and response. get ready for the “National Night Out While you are there, be sure to tour the Against Crime.” This is something that is a K P D ’s Mobile Command Center and true show of unity in Kenner, and through- S.W.A.T. van. The K-9 unit will also be out the nation as well. Join me in spending present for a special demonstration. the evening outside on August 7. TUESDAY If you are interested in learning more Representatives in every area of law Oyster Special enforcement will be there to talk with you. about the kick-off party, registering your This is an excellent opportunity for young block party or starting a “Neighborhood Buy 1/2 dozen, get 1/2 dozen FREE people who are considering a law enforce- Watch” group, contact the community ment career to have their questions relations division at 712-2294. H answered by experts in each field, and find out what their jobs are all about. It is also a Chief Caraway can be reached by email great time for citizens and officials to inter- at [email protected]. Visit the Ke n n e r act, and to discuss important issues in our Police Department website at www.kenner- community. pd.com. WEDNESDAY Meeting so many great folks is what Lobster Night makes the kick-off party one of the most 1lb. Lobster $18.95 memorable events of the year. I always look forward to hearing the concerns and ideas citizens have, and discussing the many ways we can work together to fight crime. Children’s THURSDAY Through this event, you can learn about many innovative programs that are available Steak Night to you, such as the Rape A g g r e s s i o n 8 oz. Filet – $18.95 Defense course (R.A.D.) and the Citizen’s Castle 12 oz. Ribeye – $16.95 Police Academy. 501 Williams Blvd. Programs like these empower you to take a stand against crime and help others to do Performances on FRIDAY the same. This is exactly what the kick-off All You Can Eat Catfish – $10.99 p a r ty and “National Night Out A ga i n s t Saturdays Crime” are all about – building neighbor- 2722 WILLIAMS BLVD. • KENNER, LA 70065 hood spirit and awareness. The “National 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Night Out Against Crime” is held every 468-3237 August, but why wait all year to throw a 8 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR

H Community H Hurricane awareness tips “There are now no greater experts in o ff-guard when a storm threatens the age. Also, pack extra water, snacks, med- C o n t ra fl ow – C o n t r a f l ow (for the hurricane evacuation than the citizens of Kenner area. If asked to evacuate, pack ications and a first-aid kit in your car metro New Orleans area) will begin 30 Kenner. Past experiences have taught us your car to the brim and waste no space. since traffic is unpredictable. hours prior to tropical force winds hitting how to better prepare for an approaching As with Katrina, you never know how Text messaging – During Katrina, the Louisiana coast. Once this happens, s t o r m ,” Kenner Police Chief Steve long it will be until you can get back into text messaging worked when people were you have no choice on evacuation routes. Caraway explained. “Please review these the city and to your home. It is better to unable to be in touch via cell phones or It is best to make your plans in advance important safety tips. Make sure your have too much than too little, especially land lines. Make sure your entire family and get out before this happens if you entire family knows what to do if an when it comes to fa m i ly photos and knows how to send a text message in the can. Specific contraflow maps and other emergency situation arises.” things that cannot be replaced. Larger event you need to confirm your safety important hurricane evacuation informa- Evacuation – It’s never too early to valuables that must be left behind should with loved ones. tion and contact numbers can be found in plan for an evacuation. Discuss this with be placed as high as possible (or on a sec- Traffic – In the event that an evacua- the Louisiana Citizen Awareness and your family now to avoid being caught ond story if you have one) to avoid dam- tion is likely, it is important that you Disaster Evacuation Guide on the Kenner access the interstate from the closest pos- Police website, www.kennerpd.com. s i ble entrance. Taking shortcuts and “As much as we hope that we will not smaller streets makes traffic worse at the have to worry about hurricanes this year, Loyola ramp and backs up into Kenner. I’m convinced that we are ready to work It’s easier to get on at a ramp closest to together and keep our community safe if your home and have patience. By work- an emerg e n cy situation arises,” said S A L O N S PA ing together, everyone will make a safe Caraway. H SINCE 1985 and timely exit. Now Open New Location! Planning and Zoning Department sends View salon services www.georgyssalonspa.com new landscape proposal to City Council At their June 27 meeting, the Kenner al and see comparisons of existing and pro- Gift Certificates by Phone Board of Planning and Zoning voted 5-1 to posed property improvements due to the Open Tuesday through Saturday send a new comprehensive landscaping ordinance, visit the city of Kenner’s website 701 W. Esplanade Av e n u e proposal to the City Council for discussion at www.kenner.la.us. and approval. The new ordinance, prepared The proposal will be introduced to the 465-9590 by Kenner Planning Director Jay Hebert council with a first reading on July 13. It and Hailey Bowen, the city’s landscape will then be advertised during a 28 day architect, would apply to commercial, holdover. A final adoption is expected at office, multiple family and industrial build- the next ava i l a ble council meeting on ing permit applicants. August 16. The ordinance would require “canopy Last month, it was incorrectly reported trees,” such as oaks and cypress, to be that the ordinance was approved by the placed along property lines and on tree Kenner Board of Planning and Zoning at islands in parking lots. To view the propos- their May meeting. H Thomas seeks Senate District 9 seat Polly Thomas recently announced her Special Education for 30 years. She recent- decision to seek the Senate District 9 seat ly completed an appointment as interim being vacated by associate dean of UNO’s College of l o n g t i m e Education. Senator Ke n Thomas serves on the East Jefferson Hollis. Hospital Foundation Board, the Greater Thomas, a New Orleans Sports Foundation, and the U n ive rsity of Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Board. N e w Orleans She has been a member of the Archbishop’s professor wa s Community Appeal, the Charter Advisory elected to the Committee for Jefferson Parish, and is cur- J e fferson Pa r i s h rently treasurer of the Metairie Woman’s School Board in Club. Thomas was named a Paul Harris Polly Thomas 1992 and re- Fe l l ow by Rotary International, a Role elected without Model by the YWCA, one of 40 outstand- opposition in 1994 and 1998. She served as ing woman business leaders and entrepre- the board’s president and twice as vice pres- neurs in the metropolitan area, a 2004 ident. Woman in Business Advocate awarded by Polly Thomas, a graduate of USL with the Small Business Administration, and one a master’s and Ph.D. in educational psy- of 50 Women of the Year in 2005 by City chology from Texas A&M, worked as a Business. speech therapist in Louisiana and Texas, Thomas, the author of two books, is 60 and as a special education coordinator and years old and married to Loyola University educational diagnostician. She taught at Interim Director of the School of Mass Texas A&M and has been a faculty member Communication Dr. Robert A. “Bob” and professor in UNO’s Department of Thomas. They have three children. H KENNER STHR JULY 2007 9

H Government H Street, drainage and infrastructure repairs underway District 3 street Vintage Drive striping and send the Chateau Cameron lift station 2007-2008 fiscal year budget, yet to be Work is scheduled by Boh Brothers for effluent to the station at 35th Street and Ole completed in each district. striping along Vintage Drive between the Miss Drive. The estimated completion of A city contractor, Compliance Enviro Kenner city line and Power Bouleva r d . this project is approximately August 2007. Systems (CES), has completed storm drain Once work begins it is estimated to last four The administration and council have line cleaning in the Lincoln Manor By PRAT REDDY to six weeks, weather permitting. approved spending $400,000 for the first Subdivision area and has started working in Kenner Deputy Chief District 4 drainage improvements phase of work. I am assigning the work to a the University City subdivision area. Once Administrative Officer for Work is scheduled by Hubbard consultant to design and we expect to bid the FEMA-approved 28.7 miles of storm Public Works Enterprises, Inc., for installation of larger the project within the next three to four drain lines in the city are cleaned by the drain pipes to relieve flooding in the fol- months. Once the newly upgraded force contractor, the city will initiate drain line The Public Works Department thanks lowing locations: main is designed and installed with funds cleaning with in-house forces using new the residents of Kenner for their continued Clevner Drive - enlarging 295 feet of from this year’s budget, I am proposing to VAC-All trucks recently purchased by the support and patience during our continuous existing 15-inch diameter drain line to 18- upgrade the Holly Heights lift station the city and which are expected to be delivered i n f r a s t ructure work improvements. T h e inch diameter drain pipe from Petit Berdot following year, with funds from the 2008- July or August of 2007. work may create an inconvenience for resi- Drive and enlarging 690 feet of existing 12- 2009 budget. This second phase will I want to thank the administration and dents over the next four to six weeks, inch diameter drain line to 24-inch diame- involve installing an underground pump city council for funding an additional $1.5 depending on the weather. In order to avoid ter drain pipe from Sylvaner Drive. station with submersible noiseless pumps million for the proposed infrastru c t u r e delays at the project sites, residents are Sylvaner Drive - enlarging 235 feet of and an odor control station. improvements and for their approval of new asked not to park along the sides of streets existing 15-inch diameter drain line to 30- We just completed installing 2,100 lin- pay rates needed to fill critical public works in the areas where the following infrastruc- inch diameter between Clevner and ear feet of six-inch diameter force main on positions that are presently vacant. I am ture improvements are being performed. Cabernet Drives. Lesan Drive where drainage and street working with interim Civil Serv i c e Duncan Canal bank repairs Cabernet Drive - Enlarging 400 feet of overlay improvements were completed. In Director Martin Schwegmann, in establish- Starting June 18, 2007, the 800 block of existing 36-inch diameter drain line to 48- addition, we have upgraded the aged ing the appropriate pay scales to attract new Duncan Street between Airline Highway inch diameter pipe. asbestos cement, 600 linear feet of 16-inch hires. In the next couple of weeks, I plan to and 9th Street was being closed nort h A compliance order was issued for the diameter force main, to C-900 PVC pipe at advertise these positions in local newspa- bound for repairs during daylight hours city’s sewer system in May of 2004 by the the 10th and Maria Streets lift station. We pers and on the city’s website. o n ly. Streets will reopen evenings and Louisiana Department of Env i r o n m e n t a l also have plans to replace the 21st Street I hope to receive a good response weekends. C & M Spaulding Enterprise, Quality (LDEQ). The present administra- and Kentucky Avenue force main on 23rd toward filling our 39 vacancies, something LLC is doing this work and estimates it will tion has initiated a program to address the Street from the Toca Building to the lift sta- we greatly need in order to better serve the take approximately four weeks to complete issues in the compliance order. At the most tion at 24th Street and Delaware Avenue citizens of Kenner. H the project. recent meeting with (LDEQ), which I and also to remove the Kilgore and Trinity District 2 street repairs attended with Veolia Water, who operates lift station force main from the We s t S t a r ting June 18, 2007, Hard Rock the city’s sewerage system, the following Oglethorpe lift station sub-basin gravity Construction began street repairs that will two issues were discussed: system and re-route it directly to the MGD last 45 to 60 days, weather permitting, at The Louisiana Pollution Discharge lift station at West Esplanade Avenue and KENNER STHR several locations. Those locations are: 25th Elimination System permit (LPDES) Canal 17, improving the pumping capacity Website Street and Maine Avenue, 25th Street and Prior to the May 31, 2007, expiration and reducing ove r f l ows in the We s t Iowa Avenue, Kentucky Avenue and West date, the Public Works Department applied Oglethorpe pump station area. www.kennerstar.com Metairie Avenue, 2700 and 2715 Idaho to the state for a five-year renewal of this In closing, there is still a lot of infra- Avenue, 2237 Roosevelt Bouleva r d, required waste water discharge permit and structure work, designated in the proposed Fairway Drive and 15th Street and Hudson was granted an administrative continuance and 15th Streets. while the application is under review. Street repairs in various locations Draft executive report of proposed and S t a r ting June 21, 2007, and lasting in-process sewer improvements approximately 45 to 60 days, weather per- The LDEQ was very excited about the mitting, Fleming Construction was con- c i t y ’s proactive implementation of the by ducting emergency street buckle repairs at Mission Digital/Te l e m e t r y Superv i s o r y several locations: the intersection of Bruin Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Drive and Idaho Avenue, 3649 Martinique system and of the additional sewer projects Drive and 3844 Tulane Drive, 3876 W. proposed and in process throughout the city Specializing in Wireless Post-Paid & Pre-Paid Plans, Louisiana State Drive at the corner of in relation to the compliance order. Bill Payment, and Accessories. Vintage Drive and 3300 Florida Avenue. SCADA uses radio telemetry to relay Street repairs real time conditions at sewerage lift station Come In Today for Your FREE Rate Plan Consultation. On June 21, 2007, and lasting approxi- locations to computers at Veolia and the 3 Locations To Serve You. mately 45 to 60 days, weather permitting, Public Works Department. The sewer mon- Fleming Construction began street repairs itoring system is being installed at 79 lift KENNER DESTREHAN HOUMA at the intersection of W. Esplanade Avenue stations throughout the city and should be 705 WEST ESPLANADE 12519 AIRLINE HWY 836 GRAND CAILLOU RD and E. Loyola Drive and northbound on E. on line by August. 504.469.9799 985.764.2021 985.223.4544 Loyola for approximately three blocks. In District 4 the Chateau Cameron District 1 street repairs force main had been connected to the Holly Work lasting four to six weeks, weather Heights lift station and overloaded the PLUS MOST permitting, was scheduled to begin in late Holly Heights lift station’s limited capacity, MAJOR June by Boh Brothers for street overlays at causing several residential sewer problems CARRIERS these locations: Huntsville Street – 30th to during rain storms in the vicinity of 32nd Streets, Tupelo Street – 30th to 32nd Chateau Cameron and Glen Eagle Lane. To Streets and Acron Street – 30th to 32nd solve that problem, a new force main is SHOP ONLINE: www.cellularexpert.com streets. being installed to by-pass Holly Heights 10 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR

ATTENTION CD AND ANNUITY OWNERS H Community H Have your safe money returns been this good? 2003 – 8.50% 2004 – 7.94% 2005 – 6.07% Rizzuto to seek State Representative seat 2006 – 6.34% 2007 to date 7.29% Jack Rizzuto recently announced his candidacy for the dissent, my candidacy will offer voters a choice to take the State Representative District 79 seat being vacated by term- politics out of public service.” Interest grows tax deferred and is locked in annually. limited State Representative Rizzuto is a founder and captain of the Krewe of Penalty free 10% withdrawals allowed. Danny Martiny. Pygmalion carnival organization and a volunteer coach at If you are seeking better safe returns call me today. Rizzuto is the chief Jefferson Parish playgrounds. Rizzuto is a member of the executive officer of Rizzuto Louisiana Restaurant Association, the Louisiana Ronald Hampton Management Group, a real Association of Business and Industry, the National Retirement Planning Associates estate and restaurant man- Association of Catering Exe c u t ives, the Jeff e r s o n 831-2668 or Toll Free 1-800-569-2902 agement company. He is a Chamber of Commerce, the East Jefferson Italian graduate of De La Salle and American Society, the Girard Booster Club, the University Member – Better Business Bureau Care Program Restrictions apply. LSW Policy for 7916. studied business at City Civic Association, and the St. Ann Men’s Club. He is S o u t h e a s t e r n Louisiana the founder and director of the Octavio Gonzalez U n ive rsity in Hammond. Memorial Baseball Tournament. Jack Rizzuto Rizzuto, 35, said, “I pledge Rizzuto, a Republican, is married to the form e r to shake up a system mired Elizabeth Campisi. They have two children and are parish- in bureaucracy because we must make bold reforms for a ioners of St. Ann Church in Metairie. H better Louisiana. At a time when there is so much political Temporary fishing pier to open soon in Laketown Laketown will soon see the return of a place to fish includes Laketown. the waters of the lake from Kenner’s own banks, as con- Zahn added that he hopes to have a new permanent struction of a new temporary pier approaches comple- pier in place by next summer in a slightly different loca- tion within the upcoming weeks. tion. “A few weeks ago, we voted to build a temporary “We would also like to see the new pier as a larger, pier so that Kenner residents would have a place to go concrete structure that is able to withstand major storms. and enjoy fishing during the summer,” said Kenner It is my understanding that this is the third time the pier District 3 Councilman Ben Zahn, whose district has had to be rebuilt,” Zahn said. H Free swimming lessons offered to adults and children On Monday, July 30, 2007, The Ashley Marie Kelly dren five years or older. To reserve a place, contact the Foundation, Lake Po n t c h a r train Basin Fo u n d a t i o n , Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation at 836-2238. AAA Trophies American Red Cross, and Tulane University invite local These lessons are organized in honor of Ashley “We give your awards a personal touch” residents to participate in a week of free swimming Marie Kelly, who lost her life in Lake Pontchartrain in safety lessons. Red Cross swimming instructors will the summer of 2003. In memoriam, her sister Lotoya Lake offer five 45-minute sessions starting at 9:00 a.m. and Kelly created the Ashley Marie Kelly Swim Safety Personalized Awards for: lasting until noon. Registration starts on July 2. All ses- Program to teach young people about the importance of 39th St. Dance Scholastic Music sions will take place at the Tulane University Reily swim safety. Swimming Retirement Safety Parties Bowling Pool Student Recreation Center which is located on the For more information on this or other swim safety 3813 H Football Track Basketball McAlister Extension off of Willow Street in New events, contact JoAnn Burke, education specialist for Soccer Baseball Golf Orleans. Parking is available in the Diboll Parking the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation at 836-2238 38th St. Tennis Racquetball Karate Garage on the fifth or sixth floor. or Joey Endler, Aquatics Coordinator for American Red “Kenner’s Best Kept Secret” The lessons are free and available to adults and chil- Cross at 620-3149. H 3813 Florida Avenue • Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 467-7384 • Beeper: 461-1161 Day of fun and awareness offered to community 23 Years Experience Crossroads of Atlanta and the SATISFACTION GUARANTEED • TEAM DISCOUNTS Louisiana Coca-Cola Bottling Company, along with the city of Kenner Police Department, Kenner Window Screens Made & Installed Fire Department and Kenner Recreation Department, hosted a PATIO COVERS • ROOFING • GLASS-ENCLOSED ROOMS kids summer fun field day/commu- nity awareness event at Lincoln Manor Playground. Games, prizes, • Pool Enclosures • Patio Covers concessions and information were • Carports • Glass Rooms all offered free to the public. • Insulated Rooms • Room Additions “Coca-Cola believes that our • Replacement • Screened Rooms support for this event provided a Windows • Vinyl Siding special day for the families in the • Gutters Lincoln Manor Area. We thank LICENSED & FULLY INSURED Crossroads and the city of Kenner OVER 35-YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE NEW ORLEANS AREA for allowing Coca-Cola to help them TRIPLE BBB CONSTRUCTION support our community in this day 2158 Kenner Ave. of fun and awareness,” said Community Relations Specialist 504-467-6998 Rebecca Drefahl. KENNER STHR JULY 2007 11

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H Retirement & Investment H Zero premium life insurance? and the prospect. For years so-called “life set- s o n ’s life, a somewhat macabre bu s i n e s s Ronald Hampton is the principal of tlement companies” have been offering to investment. R e t i rement Planning Associates located at buy life insurance policies from older per- We don’t know if this new and controver- 3500 North Causeway Boulevard in Metairie. sons who would like some of the death bene- sial product will make it into our marketplace Hampton is a Certified Retirement Financial fit to be paid while they are still alive. These but we know that state insurance commission- Advisor™ and author of “Retirement Land By RON HAMPTON are also known as “viatical settlements.” In ers are issuing warnings throughout the coun- Mines and How to Avoid Them”©. He can be fact, most life insurance policies issued in try. If you receive a solicitation to buy such a reached at 1-800-569-2902 or ronaldghamp- Coming soon (maybe) to insurance agents recent years have what is known as an accel- policy we suggest you contact the Louisiana [email protected]. Hampton’s firm is a participant in your neighborhood…zero premium life erated death benefit rider, wherein a portion Insurance Commission to make sure the com- in the Better Business Bureau CARE program. insurance. What is it and how does it work? of the value of the policy is paid before death pany is licensed to operate in our state. H Zero premium life insurance is meant to to those with a terminal illness. be marketed to individuals from age 65 to 85. So what’s the problem? One of the first It is a permanent life insurance product with things taught to an insurance agent trainee is H Health H a face value of $50,000. Investors pay the that beneficiaries must have an “insured premiums in return for a signed agreement interest” in the insured person’s life. That is, from the insured. The agreement specifies there is some real interest in the person’s life Therapy and strengthening can that, upon the insured’s death, the investor which would be lost upon their death. This will get $35,000 of the death benefit but give would include spouses, children, siblings and the insured’s beneficiaries the remaining possibly a business partner. This would nor- benefit osteoarthritis patients $15,000. mally not include private investors who are By PAOLO ZAMBITO can keep the lungs and circulatory system E s s e n t i a l ly the policyholder wo u l d total strangers and would probably never in shape. Range-of-motion activities for receive a free, final expense death benefit meet the insured. But is this any different A f f e c t i n g individual parts of the body can also be with enough value to pay for a funeral with from the life settlement companies and those over 20 million done to keep joints limber. some left over to pay a few debts. Seniors are selling viatical settlements? Yes, because they people in the The overall goal of an arthritis program constantly beset with television commercials are buying a policy that was issued listing a United States, is to decrease pain and improve function. and mail solicitations for final expense insur- b e n e f i c i a r y who did have the required o s t e o a r t h r i t i s “In addition to exercises, this can be ance, and $15,000 worth can become quite insured interest. These companies simply is the most accomplished through activity modifica- expensive. It’s easy to see why this would be bought an interest in the policy after it was common of all tion, adaptive equipment and education a no-brainer sale for both the insurance agent issued. Some liken this to gambling on a per- arthritis condi- about this condition,” says Judd Patterson, tions. Caused LOTR. As this condition affects individuals by the break- differently, patients should ask their physi- d own and cians if they would benefit from therapy. eventual loss Physical therapy is aimed at restoring mus- of the cartilage of one or more joints, this cle strength, protecting the joint and maxi- condition occurs more frequently with age. mizing the amount of function that a joint “ O s t e o a r thritis commonly affects the has. It can be advantageous to patients who hands, feet, spine and large weight-bearing hope to delay surgical interve n t i o n . joints, such as the hips and knees,” says Occupational therapy is intended to provide Richard Schnadelbach, DPT, and outpa- direction in performing the activities of tient physical therapist at Ochsner Medical d a i ly living and recommend adaptive C e n t e r- Ke n n e r. “Yet with therapy and equipment for the kitchen, bathroom and strengthening exercises, osteoart h r i t i s dressing to maintain independence. patients may experience a decreased Ochsner Medical Center Ke n n e r amount of pain leading to an increase in Rehabilitation Services provides occupa- functional ability.” tional and physical therapy services to ado- Most successful treatment progr a m s lescent through geriatric populations. involve a combination of treatments tai- Therapists treat orthopedic problems such lored to the patient’s needs, lifestyle, and as arthritis, fractures, joint replacements, health. Physical therapy includes specific sprains and strains, neurological problems therapeutic exercises to strengthen weak such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, back pain muscles and to increase the flexibility of and sciatica, as well as hand injuries. They tight muscles surrounding the aff e c t e d also offer post-amputation prosthetic train- joint. Manual therapy, which is hands on ing and adaptive equipment training. Speech Join Us For An Event— treatment by the therapist, is used to therapists are available to help with speech, We Invite Your Membership. improve joint and muscle mobility. “The c ognition and swa l l owing deficits. T h e K E N N E R THE KENNER PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS conjunction of exercise and manual therapy d e p a r tment is located in the Ochsner ASSOCIATION’S (KPBA) has been shown in research studies to help Diagnostics Center at 200 West Esplanade Professional Business MEETING WILL BE HELD people with osteoarthritis perform daily Avenue in Kenner and is open Monday Association through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2007 a c t ivities with increased ease and AT THE FOUR POINTS decreased discomfort ,” says Jessica p.m. For more information, call 464-8173. H Founded in 1985 BY SHERATON HOTEL Hernandez, DPT, MTC, CSCS at Ochsner 2150 Veterans Boulevard in Kenner Medical Center-Kenner. Paolo Zambito, R.N., is chief executive A Community Based “Exercises can help to strengthen mus- officer at Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner Advance reservations required. Networking Organization cles that support joints affected by arthritis and has served in this role for two years. Call 962-3930 to make luncheon reservations and can be performed with weights or with Zambito has been at the Kenner facility for For Men and Women Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. • Lunch at noon. exercise bands which add resistance,” says over 15 years. For more information, con- www.kpwa.net! Schnadelbach. He goes on to explain that tact OMC-Kenner at the corner of West Info: 962-3930 aerobic activities, such as walking or low- Esplanade and Loyola Avenue in Kenner, impact aerobics, get the heart pumping and call 468-8600 or visit www.ochsner.org. KENNER STHR JULY 2007 13

H Government H Out of control spending But the spending is not just limited to to release the details, claiming that it was our state. these few bills. Just this year, the House has not public record. This is outrageous. This Real leadership is taking a strateg i c passed bills with discretionary spending is our money and we deserve to know how approach to how we best utilize these dol- that would have a five-year cost to taxpay- it is being spent. One newspaper columnist lars. I take my duty as an elected representa- ers of $146 billion. That amount will also described the tap dance with our money by tive of the people seriously and will always By BOBBY JINDAL rise. legislators in Baton Rouge as “money laun- speak up for the taxpayers, for responsible United States Congressman This type of spending is one reason that dering,” citing that politicians were just government, and for fiscal sanity. H Louisiana’s 1st Congressional District I have signed and support a Taxpayer Bill of moving money around to bypass restric- Rights that states that taxpayers: tions that were put in place by vo t e r s C o n g ressman Bobby Jindal’s 1st Since being elected to Congress in have a right to have a federal govern- requiring one-time surplus money be used C o n g ressional District cov e rs Je ffe rs o n , 2004, I have witnessed a dangerous trend ment that does not grow beyond their abili- to pay down debt and invest in infrastruc- O rleans, St. Charles, St. Ta m m a ny, e m e rge both in Washington and Baton ty to pay for it; ture instead of growing the bureaucracy. Tangipahoa and Washington Pa r i s h e s . Rouge – out of control spending with com- have a right to receive back each dollar While the state budget grew to an all- Congressman Jindal has offices locally and plete disregard to using our tax dollars that they entrust to the government for their time record level, an opportunity was lost in Washington, D.C. and can be reached via wisely. retirement; to make meaningful investments in our his Southshore office at 3525 North Neither a family nor a business could have a right to expect the government roads, for example, by requiring all current Causeway Boulevard, Suite 1020, Metairie, s u r v ive the reckless and undisciplined to balance the budget without having their gasoline taxes and vehicle registration fees Louisiana, 70002 or 837-1259. spending that is occurring both in taxes raised; be dedicated to roads, or significant tax Constituents can also write to Washington and Baton Rouge. If govern- have a right to a simple, fair tax code cuts, for example, attacking the business C o n g ressman Jindal dire c t ly at ment continues on the current spending that they can understand. taxes on debt, utilities and new equipment. www.Jindal.house.gov. spree, it will impose an even heavier bur- Taxpayers in Louisiana are getting hit at We could have spent hundreds of millions den on working families. Members of both the state level as well. Just last month in of additional dollars on roads every year p a r ties – Democrat and Republican – Baton Rouge, state legislators passed a without raising taxes or fees. We could have deserve the blame. A lack of leadership has record-setting $29.7 billion budget – the eliminated some of the taxes causing Check out the led to this problem and has allowed these most ever in the state’s history. The budget, opportunity and people to leave our state. elected officials to believe that it is which was only $14.1 billion back in 2001, With the politicians making irresponsi- KENNER STHR Christmas for them year round. This has has more than doubled in the last six years ble fiscal decisions, such as spending one- Website for Back Issues got to stop. with little to show for the increased spend- time dollars on recurring expenditures, we As someone who is committed to a ing. Roads are still haphazard, taxes on are creating problems that will simply grow www.kennerstar.com principled and accountable approach to businesses and individuals continue to be the bureaucracy rather than transforming spending hard-working Americans’ taxpay- burdensome, the education system in many er dollars, I have been a vocal advocate for parts of our state is broken, our healthcare being fiscally conservative with our tax system is on life support and businesses dollars. continue to bypass our state to locate else- ®® We have all seen examples of Congress where. wasting hundreds of millions of dollars – While some of this increase is due to such as funding for indoor rainforests and hurricane recovery efforts, the simple truth RRHHIINNOO TTUUFFFF bridges that lead to nowhere. And as feder- is that government in Louisiana has caught Protect your truck al revenue collections from taxpayers hit an Washington’s illness – out of control spend- all-time high in April, bureaucrats are lin- ing. with the world’s ing up at the trough to get a portion of that Just one example that makes you want #1 SPRAYED-ON BED LINING money – your money. Over the past few to scratch your head is the addition of over weeks, Congress has been debating funding 1,200 new government jobs requested by • Permanently Protects Against Rust and Corrosion bills for the coming year, with each of the the Governor and included in the state spending bills growing in size. budget. The details of all these new jobs – • Won’t Peel, Crack or Warp While this ye a r ’s initial budget is where they are needed and what the indi- • Outperforms All Drop-in Liners already larger by $61 billion than the one viduals will do – remain vague, eve n • Great for Boats, Trailers, RV’s, Jeeps®, etc. passed last ye a r, some members of though one excuse being used is that many • Helps Keep your Gear from Sliding Congress want to increase that amount by are to help with our state’s recovery. an additional $23 billion. That amount is So what happens when that work is • Resists Abrasion, even under Heavy Use unfortunately expected to rise. The politi- complete? Will government be downsized? • Not a Paint-Like Coating… cians are already spending money we do Not if the bureaucrats who created the jobs Sprays On up to 1/4” Thick not have, for example taking money from in the first place get to decide. Instead, • All Colors Available the Social Security and Medicare tru s t these new salaries will continue to stay on funds even as baby boomers begin to retire. the state payrolls and will become a perma- Just recently, I voted against one appro- nent part of the state’s bloated budget. The priations bill that would have added $4.3 decisions by lawmakers today will cost our billion more than last ye a r ’s bu d g e t e d children and grandchildren in the years to amount – an increase of 14 percent. That is come. They will be forced to pay the bill only one of many more funding bills to that those in Baton Rouge are creating. come. Make no mistake; these spending While the state budget did contain bills will result in one of the largest tax many important items, such as pay raises 455-8757 increases in our nation’s history. The politi- for teachers and crucial funding for cians may act like this money grows on increased law enforcement, the bottom line trees, but we know it comes from our pay- is that spending is out of control. Rhino Liner of Jefferson checks. As each reckless bill comes up for When citizens, good gove rn m e n t a vote, I will continue to stand up for tax- groups and the media asked legislators for 7145 Veterans Blvd. • Metairie p ayers and vote against this increased specifics on the projects they inserted into (corner of Power & Vets) spending. the bloated budget, the politicians refused 14 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR

H Tourism H Getting the job done for 16 years Asked to explain its success, Tim Rada, by the state of Louisiana, has been independ- 2006 Wastewater Pretreatment Region Six KCVB Exe c u t ive Director and Chief ently audited every year of its existence. I’m conference Executive Officer said, “The Kenner CVB extremely proud of our past accomplish- 2006 Corvette Restorers Society meeting has evolved from its origination in 1990 by ments and look forward to continually being 2006 Lacrosse Mardi Gras tournament early on becoming a player on the national successful in promoting the city of Kenner as 2006 AAU Jump Rope Invitational By SHARON SOLOMON level in obtaining the significant type of a viable destination for sporting eve n t s , 2006 Basketball on the Bayou economy-impacting events you see coming meetings and trade shows.” Rada continued, 2007 Basketball on the Bayou The Kenner Convention and Vi s i t o r s to Kenner today on a consistent basis. Most “The bulk of the money that finances the 2007 Independent Schools Association of the Bureau...we’ve been getting the job done for people are unaware that the Kenner CVB is a KCVB comes from a small dedicated por- Southwest Fine Arts Festival over 16 years! not-for-profit organization and, as required tion of sales taxes paid by out-of-towners at 2007 AAU super regional girls basketball Kenner hotels and motels, so we are basical- championship ly funded by the tourists we bring in. The Want to know what the KCVB is booking irony is our job brings in visitors, which in now? CHINESE turn funds the KCVB to help us bring in 2007 Louisiana Pipeline Association meet- AND CANTONESE more visitors.” ing RESTAURANT We at the KCVB have worked diligently 2008 AAU Girls basketball national champi- throughout the sixteen years planning for the onship tournament Come Celebrate future by attending a slew of meeting planner 2008 Antique Car Society regional showcase Our 30th Anniversary conventions, making sporting event propos- 2008 Basketball on the Bayou tournament als whenever possible and luring all types of 2008 Knights of Columbus State convention meetings to our city. 2008 CheerNation national ch e e rl e a d i n g SPECIAL Here is a list of some KCVB “niche” championship Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday sporting events we have booked through- 2008 LHSSA state volleyball championship SAME PRICE DAY OR NIGHT out the years: 2008 LHSSA state wrestling championship SAME PRICE $ 95$ 95 15 AAU Girls basketball national champi- 2010 Karate-do Federation national champi- DAY OR NIGHT4 and4 up and up onships (2007 group in Kenner this week!) onship 13 Shake-N-Bake basketball national cham- Some people find it difficult to under- Sun. - Thurs. 11 AM - 10 PM pionship tournaments stand how visitors we bring in inject cash Fri. & Sat. 11 AM - 11 PM 467-9928 Four youth Basketball Association of into our local economy, so here are observa- 2101 Williams Blvd. • Kenner • Corner of 21st St. America national championships tions from local business owners who have Two basketball Congress International tour- benefited from the KCVB’s endeavors. naments “I can testify that during the usual busi- One Basketball on the Bayou National ness summertime slow-down, it’s great to all D H Showcase championship of sudden see a large number of athletes and Two USA A c robatic Gymnastics national their families from out of town take over my Show us your dream hair and we will show you how to championships restaurant. This allows us to retain our achieve it. Alternative hair is not what it used to be. ream air Two USA Karate-do Fe d e ration national employees full-time during the summer and Cool, comfortable and permanently styled. Beautiful hair in 30 seconds. championships and Olympic trials keeps the economy going,” says Dave 14 AAU Mother’s Day basketball champi- Robinson, owner of Harbor Seafood and Dream of longer, thicker hair? Enjoy a free consultation onships Oyster Bar. “Not only does it help the restau- on daily wear or 3-4 month hair extensions. Two CheerNation national ch e e rl e a d i n g rant, but they’ll come back and Fisherman’s championships Cove, located next door, will pack seafood EXPERIENCE THE PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE THE PRODUCTS & Two AAU regional jump rope competitions for them when they travel home. It’s a win- KNOWLEDGE THAT HAS HELPED THINNING HAIR CLIENTS FOR 30 YEARS. Here is a list of some of the successful win for everyone and I am grateful for the events the KCVB has booked in the past: K C V B ’s eff o rt s ,” continued Robinson, a HairS tylesUnlimited 10 AAU Girls basketball annual board meet- long-time KCVB member. 464-5949 • 3635 Florida Ave. ings Bryan Dupepe, Jr., owner of the Fairfield 2004 Women’s national basketball tourna- Inn and Hilton Garden Inn says, “Two of my Open Mon. - Sat. • www.hairstylesunlimitedinc.com ment hotels are in Kenner and can definitely iden- Annual LHSAA state wrestling ch a m p i- tify a large and traceable increase in book- onships ings when the KCVB brings events to Design by Annual LHSAA state volleyball ch a m p i- Kenner. As a local businessman, I appreciate onships the efforts and help from the KCVB, and Landscaping… Lynne Dimm Four Knights of Columbus state annual con- a t t r i b ute the extra business to the their ventions efforts, especially needed during the slow 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Louisiana Municipal Association state con- summer months. The KCVB has definitely UNBEATABLE PRICES vention c o n t r i b uted towards the success of my “Come out & see us lay out your United Pentecostal national convention hotels.” plant design before we install it.” 2005 Louisiana Police Jury Association state Many businesses in our city have profit- convention ed from the influx of people the KCVB has Encore azaleas, Queen palms, Robellini palms, Knock out roses, Tobechina, Ixora-4 colors, Red Banana, Two Lions Club state conventions...and many been responsible for bringing to Kenner. Ask Hibiscus & bushes, Non-stop begonias, Camellias, Indian hawthorne, Sasanqua, Mandevilla trellis, Jasmine, Day lilies, Esperanza, Hydrangea, Aztec grass, Crotons, Caladiums, Marigolds, Purslane, more to come around and they will tell you. The best part is Geraniums, Purple fountain grass, Juniper spirals, Topiaries 2 ball, Wisteria trellis, 3 ball pyramids, Katrina did not spare the KCVB. Even the trickle down effect. Successful business- Corkscrews, Vinca, Salvia, Buddies, Bananas, Milk weed, Ferns, Impatiens, Double impatiens, Crepe though we had labored long and hard for es stay open, profit more and pay increased myrtle-many colors, Gardenia & trees, Bradford pears, Bedding plants, Parsley, Vegetable plants, Trees months and sometimes years to land the sales taxes to the city due to the boost in LYNN DIMM’S NURSERY following events, due to the storm we had sales they actualize from the extra business SHORT HOURS: M-F 8-3. SAT & SUN 9-12 to accept these cancellations: they would not have realized without the 27 W. 27th Street • Kenner, LA • 888-7517 or 468-5467 Vets to Crestview to W. 27th St. 2006 AAU Girls basketball national champi- onship continued on next page KENNER STHR JULY 2007 15

H Health H Caring for the caregiver By PAT NORWOOD TRAVASOS hospice agency. Be informed. You may have friends S t r e s s . who are caregivers. What would you do if This six letter you suddenly became a caregiver – tomor- word can be row! Do your homework now – educate worse than any yourself about the resources in your com- four letter munity and discuss with your family their word you have wishes and clearly express your own wishes ever heard. for your healthcare. The next time you see a Stress can notice announcing a health fair or wellness a ffect yo u r expo – don’t walk by delighted that you health and don’t need any of this now. Learn about keep you from services, options, housing alternatives, in p r oviding the home care and day programs for the elderly best care for your family member. Hospice in your community. When a family member providers often see families and caregivers becomes physically impaired the “sense of B E AT THE HEAT. . . in crisis. balance” is changed – sometimes this may TINT HOME WINDOWS! There is no doubt that care giving, even happen overnight. Be prepared through in the best of circumstances, is stressful. education. Entergy bill too high? Stress in and of itself is not bad, it is how we It is not uncommon for caregivers to Wood floors fading? respond to stress that can be challenging. experience anxiety when the balance or har- Furniture, drapes or art work fading? Stress adversely affects health. It may be a mony in the family changes due to a family Due to the sun’s harmful UV rays! gradual process or sometimes it can show member becoming ill. If you have discussed immediately. Either way, it can cause seri- the wishes with your fa m i ly members ous health problems if not addressed. If before the crisis and have educated yourself We’ve been helping people beat the heat for over 16 years! your family member has Alzheimer’s dis- on services in the community, this transition Residential • Commercial ease and/or dementia, your caregiver stress to caregiver will be a positive experience. FREE ESTIMATES m ay be compounded by their complex Down the line, if you are having difficulty needs and diminished independence. sleeping or experiencing anxiety about fac- TINTED CONCEPTS Maintain your health. What do you do ing another day, you should consult your to keep healthy when there are so many doctor. Caregiver fatigue and depression are 780-8468 stressful issues related to caring for the one very common among caregivers. you love? Keeping your health is one of the Developing a foundation for your well COME IN FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY most important things you can do. If you being can help you face the ongoing and FREE! don’t take care of your own health, you will increasing challenges of your most demand- & RECEIVE A CATFISH PLATTER OR SEAFOOD COMBO WITH $6 MINIMUM PURCHASE • MUST SHOW LEGAL PHOTO I.D. find it increasingly more difficult to be a ing and rewarding role as a careg ive r. good careg ive r. Experts suggest seve r a l Proactive preparation for healthcare chal- ways to reduce stress: exercise, good eating lenges can minimize your stress and will habits, joining local support groups, being help you achieve an overall good outcome. informed, staying socially active and respite Success comes with finding resources that care. Keeping up with your annual health allow balance for your daily routine and examinations is crucial. It is very easy for providing care for a loved one. H caregivers to say they do not have time to go to the doctor. You must make the time for Pat Norwood Travasos is a hospice check ups. Call on family and friends to service consultant for Hospice Care of help and don’t be afraid to ask for help Louisiana. Travasos has netwo rked with SEAFOOD BISTRO when you need it. Often people are more many resources in the community that pro- than happy to help when they are being vide services for the elderly. For more infor- asked to help with a specific task or errand. mation contact Hospice Care of Louisiana RELAX in our Tropical Atmosphere at 834-1655. Respite Care. Sometimes getting a EVERY TUESDAY - ALL YOU CARE TO EAT break is what makes eve r ything wo r k . LARGE SNOW CRABS That’s what respite is – a break for care- WITH CORN & POTATOES givers. Respite care is time away from car- TOURISM $15.99 ing. Even a few short hours can do wonders (continued from previous page) 5PM - TILL for your mental health and state-of-mind. Just getting out with friends to have lunch additional event visitors. EVERY THURSDAY - LIVE MAINE or getting your hair done is enough time to We appreciate the compliments from LOBSTER DINNER refuel your energy. Some caregivers use Dave and Bryan and will continue to work $17.99 hard to sell our city. Nobody can sell Kenner respite services when they require hospital- 5PM - TILL izations or surgery. Hospice providers real- better than we can. ize the importance of this much needed H e r e ’s to another sixteen successful ALL YOU CARE TO EAT break and can provide the caregiver with years! H FRIED CATFISH OR PANNÉ CHICKEN some solutions and accommodations. The ANYTIME! hospice patient who is seen at home on a Sharon Solomon is the marketing director routine basis can be moved to a respite for the Kenner Convention and Vi s i t o rs B u reau, located at 2100 T h i rd Street in TUES-THURS 11-2:30 • FRI 11-2:30 & 5PM-TILL facility for a few days to help the caregiver. DINNER TUES-THURS 5-9PM • SAT NOON-TILL • SUN 11:30AM-9PM Sometimes it is necessary to meet family Rivertown. Sharon Solomon can be reached at obligations and commitments, and arrange- 464-9494, via email at [email protected] Williams Blvd. at 25th St. • Kenner ments for this care can be provided by the or at www.kennercvb.com. (504) 471-0808 16 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR

H Health H Ochsner ER tips to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke this summer June 21 marked the summer solstice, and swimming parties, along with these ly important this time of the year, says Dr. with plenty of cool water is the most effective the beginning of what had already become a outdoor activities come the dangers of heat- Joseph Guarisco, MD, systems director of tool in preventing heat-related illnesses. In scorching summer in Southeast Louisiana. related illness for adults and children. emergency medicine at Ochsner. Guarisco extreme heat, the body cannot disperse heat Although summertime in Louisiana is ideal The old adage, “If you can’t stand the explains that heat exhaustion is a serious properly and body temperature soars. Water for outdoor events such as family barbeques heat, stay out of the kitchen,” is particular- illness triggered by insufficient body fluids helps the body adjust to high temperatures and prolonged exposure to heat. Symptoms and restore fluid lost through sweating.” of heat exhaustion include dizziness, tired- Some additional tips for dealing with OPEN 24 HOURS • GRILL 24 HOURS ness, clammy skin, extreme thirst, muscle the sun’s deadly rays: WEDNESDAY THURSDAY cramps and often nausea or vomiting. Heat Familiarize your body to the increasing exhaustion can quickly progress to heat heat by gradually spending more time out- BIKE NIGHT LADIES NIGHT stroke, a medical emergency. doors. DRINK SPECIALS LADIES DRINK FREE • DOMESTIC & WELL DRINKS • 8 PM - MIDNIGHT “A heat stroke occurs when the body’s Drink water frequently. Avoid alcohol, cooling system fails and the body cannot coffee, sodas, and tea as these can lead to HAPPY HOUR r egulate its temperature. Wa r ning signs dehydration. SERVICE include increased body temperature, dry If possible, avoid spending prolonged 4 pm - 8 pm & 4 am - 8 am skin, a rapid pulse, disorientation or uncon- time outside between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 INDUSTRY sciousness,” explains Dr. Guarisco. Heat p.m., which is the hottest time of day. stroke can cause permanent disability or When outdoors, wear light-colored and even death – call 9-1-1 if you think some- loose-fitting clothing, sunscreen, a hat, and NIGHT one is having a heat stroke. Until help sunglasses. arrives, move the victim to a cool, shaded “Remember, your body can only take so DAILY! area, remove excess clothing and dampen much fun in the sun, and pushing it to the the skin with moist cloths. limit can be very dangerous. Heat illness Treasure Chest While the summer heat can take a toll on can develop rapidly and with very little anyone, those at most risk include children warning. Use common sense this summer – Pot Luck under the age of four, seniors over the age of slow down, take breaks and drink plenty of July 29 – Midnight 65, overweight individuals and persons who fluids,” offers Dr. Guarisco. are already ill or taking medications. For additional information, contact the To Go Orders “The solution is water, water, and more Ochsner Emergency Department at 842- 461-0433 water,” says Dr. Guarisco. “Staying hydrated 3460. H Call for Faxed Menu H Community H Six-Day Retreats at the Cenacle The Metairie Cenacle Retreat House is Insights from the writings of the mystics offering two six-day retreats in July that and contemporary theologians as well as will help to deepen the understanding of sacred Scripture and poetry will be shared God through enriched prayer experiences. as suggested material for extended times of To learn more about the Cenacle call 887- personal prayer.” 1420, 800-669-4095 or visit www.cenacle- Presenter: Rev. Sr. Evelyn Jegen, r.c. sisters.org/metairie.htm. The retreat house July 19-25, 2007 is located at 5500 St. Mary Street in Metairie. Discovering Who God is for me Also offered are retreats to help people gain “Come deepen your appreciation and hope from Mary when participating in her understanding of the basic aspects of our many feasts, praying the rosary, and her relationship to God, as creature to creator, message to follow Christ. as sinner to savior, as a companion with July Retreats Christ in his work of the Kingdom, as a July 13-15, 2007 friend to Christ in his suffering, and as Mary: Our life, our sweetness, and our hope beloved of the risen Christ.” “Mary experienced great joy and sorrow Presenter: Rev. A. James Blumeyer, SJ during her life, and therefore she under- July 19, 2007 stands and can help us grow through our Light the fire! Speaker series for adults own joy and sorrow with greater love and in their 20s and 30s trust in a God of love. The rosary, Mary’s “When prayers are not answered” many feasts, and her message to do what- How and why are prayers not answered? ever Jesus tells us to do all serve us well in What do we do when they are not? Monkey being faithful to Jesus, Our Lord and Hill Bar, 6100 Magazine Street, New Savior, our brother and friend.” Orleans. Contact: Sr. Jackie Bates, rc, 887- Presenter: Rev. Chuck Faso, OFM 1420 July 19-25, 2007 Presenter: Rev. Anthony Bozeman, SSJ Yearning to Pray: A retreat on contempla- July 29, 2007 tive living Ninth annual afternoon tea at the Cenacle “The God-given desire to pray, planted in Traditional three-course tea from 2:00 p.m. to our hearts, is nurtured in this six-day silent 4:00 p.m. Wearing of hats welcome. Limited retreat with conferences on contemplative space. Make your reservations early. H living and creative approaches to prayer. KENNER STHR JULY 2007 17

H Automotive H Evacuation preparation for autos is a must Copy of current vehicle insurance rettes. All passengers should exit ve h i c l e s Insurance agent’s contact phone num- Never allow convoy personnel between while refueling and remain a safe distance bers parked cars and moving traffic. continued on page 20 AAA card “if applicable” Valid drivers license By SCOTT ZIMMERMAN Medicare/Medicaid cards Health insurance cards Hurricane season began in June and if Family photos, “sealed in plastic tub or you haven’t already prepared your vehicle to dive bag” be evacuation-ready, you should take the Important personal or professional doc- time to do so. Take your vehicle to a rep- uments, “i.e. birth certificates, passports, SS utable repair shop or technician and request cards, wills, DNR papers, etc.” a standard 120-point inspection, with any One can WD-40 deficiencies noted to be repaired, to ensure One roll duct tape that your vehicle is 100 percent ready for the One roll white 13 gallon trash bags “a rigors of evacuation. The items listed below white trash bag taped to your antenna is a are a minimum list of mechanical features universal symbol for mechanical distress, and/or extra items you should incorporate they are also great to hold all the trash you into your vehicle readiness checklist. will accumulate during your trip” Mechanical items Toilet paper sealed in one gallon zipper Serviceable tires “preferably new” plastic bag Serviceable spare “preferably new” Current road atlas All tires properly inflated DC cell phone charger Battery in serviceable condition, “fill Two tie down ratchet straps only with distilled water” Bungie cord assortment Battery terminals clean and corrosion Two-way radios with spare batteries, “if free more than one vehicle in convoy” Battery terminal connections tight Minimum of two OSHA approved five Ensure no exhaust leaks are present gallon fuel containers Air conditioning system 100 percent Things not to take functional Boats Current vehicle registration Motorcycles on trailers Current vehicle inspection sticker Small enclosed lockable trailers are OK Ensure all fluids are filled to appropriate as long as they do not inhibit rear view while levels driving, “great location to store your excess Ensure all belts are appropriately tight fuel and camping/shelter gear” Verify vehicle jack is in vehicle and Storage of Fuel Cans operational Always use OSHA approved fuel storage Ensure tire iron fits lug nuts cans. Never store full fuel cans in the same If lug nuts require specialty key, ensure compartment in which passengers ride. If key is in glove box fuel is stored in trunk, ensure all caps are Place spare set of vehicle keys in magnet tightly sealed and enclosed inside a plastic box hidden on vehicle frame bag to ensure fuel fumes do not invade the Install locking gas cap on vehicle passenger compartment. At eve r y stop, Ensure fully charged fire extinguisher is check fuel cans for swelling and release in vehicle pressure as needed and reseal as described Ensure complete road hazard kit is in above prior to next leg of journey. Never vehicle handle fuel of any type in any container Extra-Mile Precautionary Items while near open flames, lit cigarettes or stat- Keep two cans fix-a-flat in vehicle ic electricity. Spare upper and lower radiator hoses Re-fueling on the Evacuation Route with Hose clamps fuel cans/Convoy Operations Extra thermostat Use your spare fuel as an absolute last Gasket sealer resort. Always try to keep each vehicle in the Spare serpentine belt convoy with roughly the same amount of DC powered air compressor, “type you fuel in their tanks. If fuel is not available plug into cigarette lighter” commercially and refueling with your emer- Tire pressure gauge gency cans on the side of the road becomes All-in-one AC recharge kit from local necessary, take the following steps to best auto parts store ensure a safe and accident free experience: Car top carrier “this will greatly reduce All parties in convoy communicate via clutter in passenger compartment” two-way radio that refueling is necessary. 120-piece mechanics tool kit All convoy vehicles pull over together DC powered GPS device or laptop with no more than five feet of space in w/inverter loaded with map and GPS soft- between each vehicle. ware Locking pin for hitch, “if applicable” Pull as far off the road onto the shoulder Padlocks for cabovers, trailers or cartop to provide the maximum distance between carriers your convoy vehicles and moving traffic. Other Necessities Extinguish all open flames and ciga- 18 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR

H Banking H “Independence” day because you wanted to and not because you C o nve r s e ly, debt translates into fewe r ly speed up the savings process by cutting had to? options. In a country where we enjoy count- down on unnecessary expenses that you You can. I am not talking about becom- less other liberties, we should be able to go probably won’t even miss. Your daily coffee ing independently wealthy; I simply mean to work because we want to, not because we treat can cost you upwards of fifty dollars a having enough money saved up so that a have to. H month. Instead of waiting in line for your job loss – either your call or theirs – can be coffee, why not brew at home and spend a By GLENN DOTTOLO met with confidence rather than panic. This Glenn Dottolo, manager of Gulf Coast few extra morning minutes with your fami- may sound like a mere fantasy, but it can Bank & Trust’s Kenner Branch Office on ly? Another idea is to read the daily news We Americans often take for granted become a reality with a few simple steps. Williams Boulev a rd, offe rs twe n t y - f i v e online for free instead of paying for a sub- the day to day liberties that contribute to First, calculate how much it takes you years of full service banking to his cus- scription, or to listen to the radio instead of our carefree and independent lives. Among to get through a month. Keep track of tomers. Dottolo can be contacted at 565- paying to download music. countless other freedoms, we select our everything, from house payments to insur- 3655. Visit Gulf Coast Bank & Trust’s web- The bottom line is extra money in the own leaders, practice any religion we like ance to your daily special coffee treat. site at www.gulfbank.com. bank translates into extra options. and openly express our opinions. Second, assess your financial situation Since Independence Day falls in July, and make necessary corre c t i o n s . S o m e now is a great time to reflect on liberties we people may discover after calculating their enjoy and to thank a local veteran or the expenses that they spend more in a month National Guard troops here in town for than they take home! If this is the case, you their contributions to our quality of life. a b s o l u t e ly must reduce, no matter how TARGET MARKET On a financial note, how would you like painful the cuts are. You simply can’t live to be independent? When I was a young f o r ever spending more than you make . KENNER CITIZENS? banker I heard through the office gossip Once you get to the point where you’re that one of my coworkers kept a stash of “I spending less than you make – and this can quit money.” In other words, this man had take time and practice – you can move on to THE KENNER STHR enough money set aside that if he woke up step three. one morning and decided he wanted to quit The third step is to establish a targeted his job, he could do so without worrying savings program. Begin to gradually set REACHES 20,600 HOUSEHOLDS IN KENNER where the next six months’ rent would aside enough money that, at your normal CALL 468-9125 FOR AD RATES come from or how the car note would be spending rate, you can live for six months paid. to a year with no income. I like that idea. What if you could work Here are a few extra tips. You can easi- ORTHOPEDIC CENTER FOR SPORTS MEDICINE Luis M. Espinoza, M.D., Charles P. Murphy, M.D., Thomas R. Lyons, M.D.

Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine is a multispecialty center of excellence dedi- to facilitate recovery following injury or surgery. We are pleased to announce the cated to providing the highest quality care for patients with injury or disease of the addition of an extremity MRI at our Metairie office for added patient convenience. musculoskeletal system. Charles P. Murphy, M.D., Thomas R. Lyons, M.D. and Luis Drs. Espinoza, Murphy, and Lyons are pleased to announce their association as M. Espinoza, M.D. are fellowship trained and board certified orthopedic surgeons. orthopedic consultants to the New York Mets AAA affiliate New Orleans Zephyrs. Their practice encompasses sports medicine, arthroscopy, joint replacement sur- gery, fracture care, and occupational injuries with focused expertise in surgery of 671 W. Esplanade Avenue, Suite 100, Kenner 467-5900 the shoulder and knee. The Orthopedic Center utilizes in house physical therapists 4921 Airline Drive, Metairie 889-2663 KENNER STHR JULY 2007 19

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Darcey is a communications Tires • Alignments • Balancing • Oil Changes • Air Conditioner darkest hour and in their greatest time of specialist with East Je ffe r son Genera l Work • Shocks • Struts • Brake Service • Batteries • Belts need, giving them the care, comfort and the Hospital located at 4200 Houma Boulevard • Hoses •Tune-Ups • CV Joints • Fuel Injecion Cleaning respect they deserve. When a person is fac- in Metairie. Darcey can be reached at 889- ing the end of their life, or when a family 7110 or at [email protected]. East Jefferson 4200 Williams Blvd. member is at the bedside of a loved one G e n e ral Hospital, Louisiana’s fi rst Nurs e who is dying, Barbara is there to help them Magnet hospital, is a publicly owned, not-for- 465-1312 cope and guide them through that difficult profit community hospital, providing care to 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday time. There is no greater example of spirit the residents of the East Bank of Jefferson www.scottystireauto.com in action, and even as a volunteer, she pos- Parish and surrounding communities. 20 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR

H Gardening H July horticulture hints ing themselves and probably need no spray- mole crickets and sod worms take over. The our peaceful picnic this month. Remember ing, but they may need a light trimming to granular kind lasts the longest. Ask your them as you celebrate your freedom. H encourage even more blooming. These are nurseryman about the different kinds avail- the nicest roses I have ever seen in our area, able and about the best method to apply. Lynne Dimm, owner of Lynne Dimm’s because neither heat nor the humidity both- To keep your beds looking great while N u rs e r y, LLC, located at 27 West 27th ers them. avoiding the heat, go outside early in the S t reet, is a reg i s t e red and licensed By LYNNE DIMM Tomato plants can be pulled up now morning to do your gardening. Louisiana horticulturist and landscape con- and replaced by hot weather peppers, egg- Celebrate July by putting red, white and tractor, is a wholesale grower of bedding In the New Orleans area, the month of plant, summer peas, beans, okra and blue flowers on your dining room table. plants and has over 30 years experience in July brings really warm weather which squash, which should last until it’s time to Americans are the most fortunate people on the industry. Lynne Dimm can be reached varies from very wet to very dry. Because plant cold hardy vegetables. earth and many dads, uncles, sons, mothers, via email at [email protected] or by of this extreme variation of moisture we Use bug killer on your lawn before nieces and daughters have paid the price for calling 468-5467. should carefully monitor the amount of water our plants, trees and grass will need. We might have many weeks with no rain H Law H and then have afternoon showers for days. Afternoon showers should provide enough water for the average lawn, but potted If your renter damages property you own, what can you do? plants will need water every day – more than rain can supply. By JAMES L. MELCHERS ple, if the children punch a hole in the dry- age to it, you may obtain injunctive relief, Spring flowers are done and should wall while playing or the renter burns the dissolution of the lease, and any damages have been removed by now, but thankfully L o u i s i a n a carpet with a cigarette, the renter must pay you may have sustained. This will be done there are colorful plants to replace them l aw is clear for the repairs because he caused the dam- through the courts. that can survive the summer heat, live dur- that a renter age. If you are forced to sue a prior renter ing the fall and last all the way into winter. has cert a i n The owner of the property must pay for for damages, you can ask for interest, court Some of those flowering plants are vinca, o bl i gations in normal wear and tear. Certainly if the toilet costs, attorney fees and lost rental income purslane, salvia, rudbeckia, beg o n i a , addition to breaks, the pipes leak or the stove doesn’t while the property is being repaired. If you angelonia, purple buddy, caladium, coleus paying the rent work, the owner must pay for those repairs. obtain a judgment, you can have the per- and marigold. on time. The owner is bound to make all repairs that son’s wages garnished to recover your dam- If you are looking for a lot of color but The renter become necessary to maintain the “thing” ages. no trouble, try planting pink or peach dwarf has an obliga- in a condition suitable for the purpose for Finally, as an owner you should docu- oleander as a hedge along with bl u e tion to notify which it was leased. The renter is bound to ment the condition of your property with plumbago and dark red coleus. This combi- the owner of the property without delay use the rented “thing” as a prudent admin- detailed pictures before a tenant moves in, nation makes a great and pretty back fence when the property is damaged or in need of istrator and in accordance with the purpose and this should be done between each and cover. repair. Who must pay for the damage or for which it was leased. The renter is obli- every tenant to protect yourself. H If your roses are looking bad right now repairs? If the renter caused the damage, or gated to return it at the end of the lease in a from diseases, cut them back to 12 inches if someone who is on the property with his condition that is the same as it was when it James L. Melchers is the senior attor- and spray them with Daconil and a consent causes the damage, the renter is was rented. ney at Melchers Law Firm, located at 909 malathion product. If you feed the roses obligated to pay for the repair of the dam- If your renter fails to notify you, the West Esplanade Avenue in Kenner and the n ow, you will be rewarded with nice age. The renter is also responsible to pay owner, of needed repairs, fails to maintain firm’s primary areas of practice are estate blooms in the fall. for deterioration of the property that is the property, fails to use the property for planning, wills, trusts, successions, real The new “Knock out roses” are outdo- beyond “normal wear and tear.” For exam- the purpose it was rented, or fails to repair estate, corporate law, and personal injury. deterioration beyond normal wear and tear, Melchers can be reached at 467-1092 or you can take legal action. visit the website at w w w. m e l c h e r s l aw- SEAFOOD SAMPLER SHRIMP PO-BOY If the renter uses the property for a pur- firm.com. Melchers Law Firm is now open Oysters, Catfish, Shrimp, pose other than that for which it was rented one Saturday morning each month. Soft Shell Crab, Stuffed Crab or used it in a manner that may cause dam-

EVACUATION PREPARATION Ensure during any convoy operation that (continued from page 17) all convoy vehicles stay together and work vigorously to ensure no stray vehicles enter away from the vehicles and stay together in your convoy group. a group. Evacuation could mean countless hours Position one adult at the front of the con- on the road to safety. Ensuring that your vehi- voy and one adult at the rear of the convoy cle is ready to meet the requirements of stop- to deter the criminal element. and-go traffic and endless hours of gridlock When security has been posted, one means every vehicle owner should take the adult removes fuel cans and refuels only necessary precautionary measures ahead of those vehicles requiring extra fuel, ensuring time to provide your vehicle the best oppor- each vehicle maintains similar fuel levels. tunity to survive the journey safely. H Fuel cans should be re-secured as direct- ed above. Scott Zimmerman is the owner of Scotty’s All parties should enter vehicles from Tire and Automotive, Inc., a family-owned shoulder side of vehicle to avoid possible and operated full-service tire and automo- WILLIAMS SEAFOOD & PO-BOY collision with moving traffic. tive shop, located at 4200 Wi l l i a m s When all convoy vehicles acknowledge Boulevard in Kenner. Store hours are 7:30 4041 Williams Boulevard, Suite A8 via two-way radio they are ready to depart, a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. 467-0010 convoy may re-enter flow of traffic. Scotty’s website is www.scottystireauto.com. KENNER STHR JULY 2007 21

H Airport H Airport hurricane repairs underway is estimated to last for 270 days. more relaxing experience for drivers and phone lot. It is easy to use, safe and con- Other parts of the airport that are in the helps reduce traffic congestion in the bag- venient. repair process include the ancillary facili- gage claim area. When your arriving party The New Orleans Aviation Board is ties. This encompasses the perishabl e is in baggage claim and have received their c o n s t a n t ly looking for ways to prov i d e goods center – Building 300, the airline luggage, they simply call you on your cell facilities that are safe and convenient for cargo building – Building 258, miscella- phone to let you know they are ready to be our traveling public. For more information By SEAN C. HUNTER neous tenant buildings and other New picked up. In minutes, you will be able to regarding the airport, go to our website Director of Aviation Orleans Aviation Board facilities. These pick them up outside baggage claim on the www.flymsy.com.H Louis Armstrong New Orleans repairs are expected to total nearly $9 mil- lower roadway. It is important to note that International Airport lion. Hurricane repair work is scheduled to the lower baggage claim area is not a wait- Sean Hunter can be re a ched at begin later in the year to the parking facili- ing area. If you park there, the police will www.flymsy.com. I am pleased to report that repairs to the ties, fences and gates, roadways, signs and ask you to move so please use the cell t e r minals and concourses that suff e r e d surface parking. The total project budget damage due to Hurricane Katrina are pro- for this portion will be over $500,000. As gressing at a good pace. The work that has you can see, the costs for maintenance and been most obvious to the public has been repairs to an airport facility are substantial. our roof repairs. One of our big challenges The positive side is that the repairs will not has been trying to conduct the repair work only fix our complex, but will provide jobs as our season of rain showers begins. If you for some of our local companies. have driven by the airport recently, you may A new construction project that is have noticed the large cranes next to the underway involves our security operations TINTED CONCEPTS & CAR AUDIO terminals and the flurry of activity on the center. This project consists of the reloca- terminal roofs. tion, expansion, modernization and consol- WINDOW TINTING • ALARMS • STEREOS This work, like all of our construction idation of the A i r p o r t Av i a t i o n TINT & ALARM SPECIAL STARTING AT $299 projects, was bid out for contracts and I am Communications (AVCOM), security and happy to see a number of our local compa- operations departments. This includes the BEAT THE HEAT nies participating in the project. Some of relocation of existing systems and the Protect & beautify your car/truck with window tint the contractors and sub-contractors include installation of necessary replacement sys- from Tinted Concepts –Tint & alarms with lifetime guarantees Crown Roofing Services, Inc. and Strategic tems, planning and accommodation for Planning Associates, both of Kenner. This future integrated systems. This project will 780-8468 multi-million dollar project is scheduled also provide for the replacement and refur- 7145 Veterans Blvd. in Metairie (Corner of Power &Veterans) for completion in approximately 150 to 180 bishment of the existing security access days. The total cost to repair exteriors and control and badging systems. The projected roofs, except on the concourse A and B budget for this project is $20,850,521 and roofs, is expected to exceed $3,500,000. the estimated construction duration is two The total project cost for roof repair for years. concourses A and B (concourse B serves I would like to mention one other item Southwest Airlines and concourse A serves and that is our new cell phone lot. The next US Airways and Northwest Airlines) is time you are picking up friends or family at ITALIAN, SEAFOOD, budgeted at $4,202,406. Both will be fund- A r mstrong International A i r p o r t, please ed with insurance proceeds. consider using it. This parking lot is avail- & STEAKS Upon completion of the roof repairs, able year round. It is free, has security pres- attention will then be paid to repair of dam- ent, and is located across Airline Drive ages to the interiors of concourses A, B, C from the airport in a fenced area marked and D, the main terminal, the parabola and with a huge brown sign. The cell phone lot the west terminal. The total cost for this was established to reduce the need for cir- phase is projected to be $1,697,630 and is cling around in your car while awaiting scheduled to begin around July 2, 2007 and your arriving passenger. This provides a

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H Sports H Draft a mixed bag for Hornets came up at number 13 overall, team offi- Young is a 6’6 sharpshooter who would have games this coming season, perhaps the cials were hoping that 13 would be lucky. In filled a glaring need. Hornets will solve their shooting problem. their minds, it was. Think again. Hornets officials simply That is a stretch, though. Wright will make Kansas forward Julian Wright, who was felt that Wright was too good of an athlete Chris Paul a better player in transition but ranked in the top ten on many draft boards to pass up. They may be right. I sincerely not in half-court sets. Wright is versatile and was ranked higher than 13th on the hope that they are. Wright will likely get a enough to play either forward spot. He will By KEN TRAHAN Hornets board, slipped to New Orleans. chance to play early with the likely depar- need to contribute early on to make the The Hornets resisted going for need and ture of small forward Desmond Mason. Hornets a better team than the one that sput- Let me preface my opinions by saying took the best player available on the board, New Orleans will get much longer with tered down the stretch to finish with 39 that everything is open to interpretation and opting for Wright. Wright replacing the smaller, one-dimen- wins a year ago. Keep in mind that since the debate. When it comes to professional The 6’8”, 220 pound forward is 20 years sional Mason. Will they be better? Wright is Hornets moved to New Orleans, no second sports drafts and college recruiting, every- of age. When I look at him physically, he not a scorer. At Kansas, he averaged 12 round pick has made any impact so this thing is subjective. There are popular picks reminds me a bit of Ty r us Thomas. He points per game. He lacks a jump shot with draft is contingent on Wright producing. with box office appeal that fall flat and reminds me of Thomas, to a degree, with his any depth. His range maxes out at 13 to 15 As mentioned, after a two-year absence unpopular picks with no appeal wh i c h athletic ability. Like Thomas, Wright plays feet. He will not be a significant player in and rumors of possibly moving to become gold. That is what I sincerely hope bigger than 6’8. He possesses a long the Hornets pick-and-pop plays that David Oklahoma City or elsewhere, the Hornets happens with the New Orleans Hornets wingspan, runs the floor very well, jumps West thrives at. He will, like Ty s o n need to create a buzz for locals to buy into draft of 2007. high, and finishes plays. He is a good passer Chandler, be a force in transition and can the product. It is an expensive piece. Owner With a sparse crowd of no more than for his size, fitting into the mold of the point- finish plays at the rim. George Shinn knows it will be a tough sell. 500 on hand, the Hornets held a draft party forward mode. He is willing defender. Like the Saints in the recent NFL draft, Speaking of Shinn and the word sell, he is at New Orleans Arena. Very few attended That it is the good news. Now for the the Hornets went for the best player avail- now in serious negotiations to sell a 25 per- and very few left inspired. Of course, the skeptic in me. The Hornets are the gang that able. Unlike the Saints, the best player cent interest in the team to Galliano busi- marketing of the event was underwhelming. cannot shoot straight. With the disappearance available for the Hornets did not fill a glar- nessman Gary Chouest, owner of Edison Very few were even aware of it. of Peja Stojakovic due to injury last season, ing need as Robert Meachem did for the Chouest Offshore. Chouest is a huge Considering that the franchise is return- New Orleans had little or no legitimate shoot- Saints. Wright’s offensive skills are raw. Hornets and NBA fan who has courtside ing to New Orleans on a permanent basis ers. Rasual Butler was inconsistent. Jennaro Keep in mind that he comes into the league season tickets next to the Hornets’ bench. after a two-year hiatus, you would think that Pargo was decent. That was it. This team des- at 20 years of age, with the potential for Other local partnership groups have also a major effort would have been made to lure perately needed a shooter. When USC’s Nick growth ahead of him. Of course, with a expressed interest in buying a piece of the fans and potential fans to the function. That Young slipped to the 13th spot, it seemed like return to a questionable market, it is imper- franchise. While Shinn says he will never did not happen. When the Hornets pick a natural fit and good fortune for the Hornets. ative for the Hornets to win quickly to sell a majority interest in the franchise, tak- establish a solid fan base. ing on a local investor or investors would In the second round, the Hornets tabbed clearly solidify the presence of the Hornets shooting guard Adam Haluska out of Iowa. in New Orleans beyond their current lease, At 6’5, 210, Haluska is a physical player which expires in 2011. While the draft may who brings toughness to the table. He will not create the desired buzz in these parts, a (corner of Williams & Joe Yenni) have a fighting chance to make the roster. sale to local interests certainly would. H ON THE GRILL! STEAK NIGHT Haluska is a good, but not outstanding shooter. He hit on 36 percent of his three- Ken Trahan serves as sports director at 10 oz. BURGERS EVERY WEDNESDAY Biz Radio 990, WGSO-AM. Trahan is the Full Menu 11 a.m. - till • point shots last season while averaging 20.5 points per game. He is resourceful but can- general manager and chairman of the board not generate his own shot. To expect any- of the Saints Hall of Fame in Kenner’s L i v eW e e k e n dB a n d s thing significant from Haluska initially Rivertown and serves as an information ALL BANDS 10pm-2am NO COVER would be unrealistic. specialist for the Je ffe rson Pa r i s h FRIDAY, JULY 13th Should Stojakovic play in at least 60 Recreation Department. Local Option 2 - 10pm-2am - NO COVER • EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT Lafreniere Soccer Club registration D.J. DIMENSION HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY 466-4069 11a.m. - 7 p.m. to be held in August Lafreniere Soccer Club, which is now 1998 and July 31, 2003. Players who are starting its 33rd year, will hold its 2007 fall new to Lafreniere are asked to bring a copy soccer registration on August 11 and Aug of their birth certificate. St. Jerome Knights of Columbus 14 at the Lions Club on 18th Street in Lafreniere offers a comprehensive soc- Kenner across from City Hall. The times cer program focused on player develop- for registration will be 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 ment, sportsmanship, family support and HALL RENTAL p.m. on Saturday, August 11, and from 6:00 personal discipline. Wedding Receptions • Baby or Bridal Showers p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14. For more information contact the Dances • Sweet 15s/16s & Surprise Birthday Parties This registration is open to all boys and Lafreniere Soccer Club at 465-8224 or by Meeting Room Available girls who have birthdays between August 1, visiting www.lscsoccer.org. H Appointments available for viewing 7 days a week We’lle’ll CustomizeCustomize aa PackagePackage toto SuitSuit YYourour Budget!Budget! FROM THE EDITOR office, coming in after the devastation of (continued from page 5) Katrina, I think Mayor Muniz and his team $$ deserve an “A.” They’ve done a fine job and 5500 OFFOFF Muniz would be the first to tell you that if Mayor Muniz can achieve his goals for onon aa FullFull RentalRental he has made mistakes as mayor and there economic growth, the future of Kenner will Full Service Catering Available are a few decisions he’d like to have back. be well-fixed for decades to come. H 3310 Florida Ave. • 504/469-6736 But, overall, on the basis of his first year in KENNER STHR JULY 2007 23

H Faithwalk H Beginning experience probably all come up with your own inter- ing attention, I truthfully don’t remember would benefit from this program, and I’m pretations of my dream, but for me the any of my separated or divorced friends asking you to please help spread the word. message was “Stop!” but I wasn’t sure making me understand that. The only emo- The retreats are held three times a year, and what I was supposed to stop doing. tion I remember that they shared that made the next one will be held September 28 About a week later, I went on a sched- a lasting impression on me was their anger. through September 30. Non-Catholics are By JOEY CLEVELAND uled retreat entitled, “Beg i n n i n g Was I just not paying attention? If that’s the also encouraged to attend the retreat. Experience.” It is sponsored by the Family case, then I hope my separated and For more information on this world- It began with a dream that was so star- Life Office of the Archdiocese of New divorced friends will forgive me. I am so wide ministry, log on to www.beginningex- tling that it woke me up from a sound Orleans and it is designed to facilitate sorry that I wasn’t a better listener. perience.org. For more information on the sleep. Not one to remember most of my Christian men and women who are sepa- Many people who have suffered this New Orleans chapter call Patti at 837-3841. dreams, this one was different, and I knew rated, divorced or widowed deal with their loss feel left out by their church, uneasy Now, about that dream I had. I have it had a message for me. From Carl. loss and optimally move on to a new begin- around married friends, unsure of them- come to believe that Carl wanted me to In this dream, Carl and I were living ning. I had no idea what I was in for, and I selves and uncertain about their futures. stop running from the unfinished grief separate and apart. He was living in an old knew only one person out of 32 partici- Although my church has opened its arms to work that I had shelved for several months two-story house, and I could see the lights pants and team members who were there. me because it has been my home for 25 now. I have stayed very busy, which I pre- on upstairs. A great dane was reclining The retreat was held at Lumen Christi years and I have many friends there, I real- fer to do; however, I also realize now that I downstairs behind a screened porch. I was Retreat House in Shriever, Louisiana, near ly struggled recently to make myself go to was in need of dealing with issues that driving my car through a muddy yard Houma. I was initially brought to the sleep- a high school class reunion. I finally com- were holding me back from moving on in across from Carl’s house with great aban- ing quarters to deposit my bags and then promised and got myself there by taking my life. At least I am now more aware of don. Mud was flying everywhere, and I taken to a dining area where we sat around my mother with me because she knew sev- what decisions and changes I am facing was having a glorious time. l a rge tables introducing ourselves and eral of my former classmates. It was tough, socially and personally in the future. It can The next thing I knew, I was parked in waiting for the rest of the group to arrive. and I knew everyone there! only get better, and I believe that the best is front of Carl’s house. One of his friends As I looked around, we were young and Through various talks and testimonies yet to be! H stood directly in front of my car. Another old, men and women, and from all walks of at the retreat, different facets of the griev- stood outside the window on my side look- life. Loss and pain shows no partiality. ing process were developed by the speak- Joey Cleveland is the widow of Carl ing very intently at me while Carl strained, Carl had died, and I certainly knew the ers. We had time to write answers to ques- C l eveland, the Kenner Star Fa i t h wa l k d e t e r mined to put an immobilization pain that came with his death. What I tions that made us delve deeper into our- columnist from 1998 until his death July “boot” on my front right tire. I was furious learned from this retreat that surprised me selves about the topics presented. We also 2006. Joey Cleveland can be reached via that he was stopping me, and then I woke is that those who are separated and/or had an opportunity to share our thoughts email at [email protected]. up. How bizarre was that? d ivorced equally experience an intense within our own small group of four to five Well, you armchair psychologists can grieving process. Unless I just wasn’t pay- people that we met with several times a day. It was challenging, difficult, painful, n e c e s s a r y and ultimately liberating in POLITICAL REVIEW contract and hard working families continue order to move further through the grief (continued from page 5) to leave Louisiana. Unless you are a state process and into the next level. employee, legislators failed to give the people Lest you feel my experience wa s been used in Louisiana, with disastrous of Louisiana many reasons to stay here. H unique, a fellow participant, Kathy results, since the 1930s. Verrette, upon leaving said “I cannot begin Some good things were accomplished. Jeff Crouere is a native of New Orleans to thank everyone for your hard work in Legislators gave prosecutors additional time and his Louisiana based television program, making this such a memorable experience to file charges against suspects accused of “Ringside Politics,” airs at 8:30 p.m. on for me. I am no longer the person I was violent crimes. In New Orleans, many Fridays and at 10:00 p.m. Sundays on PBS when I walked in on Friday evening. You vicious criminals were being released back television station WLAE-TV, Channel 32, and have worked toward helping me to change on to the streets because the district attor- from 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on radio sta- my whole life. I view everything so differ- ney’s office could not prosecute the cases tion WGSO 990 AM in New Orleans and the ently. I am so much at peace with who I within the two month limit. Now, prosecutors north shore. Visit Cro u e re ’s website at am, something I struggled with all my life. will have four months to file charges and www.ringsidepolitics.com or email Crouere It was wonderful to meet such beautiful keep suspects in jail. at [email protected]. A bill to mandate that state pension dedicated people who sacrificed so much funds invest in terror-free financial indexes time and effort to make this weekend spe- passed. This means that the state’s 13 retire- cial to a group of perfect strangers ment funds will not be allowed to invest in Support (strangers no more). Telling your stories indexes that include companies that do busi- and experiences touched me in ways I did ness in terrorist sponsoring nations such as Save Our Lake not know possible.” Sudan, Iran and North Korea. Since 1989 LPBF has worked to restore and pre- If anyone has made a Marr i a g e Fortunately, some minor ethics reforms serve the Pontchartrain Basin. Encounter or a Cursillo, some similarities were made, insurance reform legislation was The impact of Hurricane Katrina on our region’s will be noticed. “Beginning Experience” passed and an insurance consumer advo- wetlands and natural habitats is significant. was started in the 1980s by a divorced cate’s office was created. Now more than ever, we need your help to protect woman and a nun in response to the needs our natural resources. LPBF offers you The session was not a total failure, but many ways to support the foundation. of the separated, divorced and widowed. It with the financial windfall the state is enjoy- is now international, so why had I never Donations, annual memberships, gift ing, much more should have been done to memberships, corporate donations, heard of it before? I asked the team mem- prepare for the next killer hurricane and give Save Our Lake merchandise, and event bers this question, and they responded, “It’s taxpayers more of their own money back. sponsorships have helped LPBF accomplish many the best kept secret in the church.” Overall, the biggest news is that the state successful projects over the years, but we have Well, I’m here to tell you that it needs budget continued to grow at a record pace more work to do. Please consider making a dona- to be shouted from the rooftops. There are tion or becoming a member today by and more employees were added to our pay- so many hurting people out there who roll, while our private sector continues to visiting our website at www.saveourlake.org/. 24 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR

H Home H Help with drainage issues around the home By DAN DORMADY extra diligent in inve s t i gating drainage around your home. A good time to inspect P r o p e r grading and drainage around a house is drainage is during a rainy period. i m p o r tant to Large trees should be kept as far away most homes in from structures as possible to prevent their most areas of roots from damaging foundations and the country. u n d e rground drainage structures. A l s o , Many structur- they should be kept far enough away so al problems are they do not draw too much moisture out of the direct result the soil near structures. The latter condition of inadequate can cause soil movement that in turn dam- water control. ages structures. Further, tree roots can grow As a general rule, it is important to prevent under structures and create paths for water ponding within ten feet or so of a house. to get under the slab that in turn causes Positive drainage, away from the foun- expansive soil action. dation, reduces the risk of crawl space Watering your landscaping also affects water, insect activity and soil instabilities. the moisture content of the soil surrounding The effects of the moisture content in and underneath your foundation. For some the soil can be critical. When soil is too dry, soils (especially clays and similar expan- it can consolidate, causing significant set- sive soils) even a slight change in moisture tlement problems. When it’s too wet, it can content can lead to movement in the soil, expand, again causing significant structural which might affect your home. This is also distress and distortion. why extended periods of unusual weather Ponding is also an issue. As ponding (dry or wet) can lead to structural move- develops, even if it is some distance away ment in homes. The moisture content of the from the house, it can have a structural soil is changing and, as a result, the soil effect on the property. It also breeds insects itself changes. such as mosquitoes and wood-destroying Occasionally, water draining from one insects. lot will drain onto an adjacent lot. This can M a ke sure the ground against yo u r cause erosion, ill feelings and actual struc- house is higher than it is a few feet away tural damage to the building. Any such from the house. Then make sure there is an water may drain or flow into adjacent unobstructed path across the rear and along streets, but must not drain or flow upon, both sides of the house so that water can across or under adjoining propert i e s , drain easily. Over time, even normal land- including public structures, without legally scape maintenance, such as raking leaves documented drainage easements. can alter grading enough to cause a Regulations normally exist to restrict drainage problem. surface drainage from one lot to another. It’s worth noting that most national The intent is obvious. It’s not fair to solve building codes require a positive slope your drainage problem by creating another away from a building of approximately one for a neighbor. Regulations do vary, one-half inch per foot for the first five to 10 however. Typically, surface drainage issues feet. The purpose, of course, is to keep are regulated by state or local agencies, and water away from the foundation and mini- you can contact your local government mize the risk of water-related damage to agencies to get a copy of the regulations. the home. Proper drainage of your property is Gutters and downspouts are a good very important, but sometimes it gets over- means to control roof runoff. Install splash l o o k ed. If you diligently maintain the blocks under downspouts to direct water drainage around your house, you’ll experi- well away from the house. You can also ter- ence a minimum of both soil and moisture- minate downspouts in receptacles leading related problems. H to an underground drainage system. You should check with your local bu i l d i n g Dan Dormady, P.E. is a licensed profes- inspection department to determine if there sional engineer and licensed home inspec- are any regulations related to the use of gut- tor (LSBHI #10273) and the president of ters. Criterium-Dormady Engineers, a locally Often, heavy landscaping prevents thor- owned consulting engineering firm special- ough inspection of drainage areas, especial- izing in residential and commercial build- ly for established and older homes. Garden ing inspection services. Dormady can be beds should not prevent drainage away re a ched at 456-6999, P. O. Box 113565 from the foundation. Often, garden beds are Metairie, LA 70011-3565, or at criterium- built up and above the bottom of the siding d o r m a d y @ c ox . n e t . C r i t e r i u m - D o r m a d y or covering the weep holes in the brick Engineers’ website is www.criterium-dor- veneer, which can cause water damage mady.com. inside of the house. Hence, you need to be KENNER STHR JULY 2007 25

H Health H Here’s a summer warning: In a city with many pools, a child can drown in seconds By ALLAN KATZ breath away. One instant she was laughing excellence of Ochsner’s medical facility “These illnesses are just part of the routine in the water, the next instant she was at the in Kenner. of growing up but should be treated as soon Susan Caldwell, a pediatrician at bottom of the pool, filled with water and A native of Slidell, a graduate of the as they can be identified,” she says. “At Ochsner-Kenner, had one of those horri- not breathing. Talk about a parent’s night- U n iversity of Southern Mississippi and O c h s n e r- Ke n n e r, we recommend reg u l a r ble moments recently that stay with you mare, that’s it.” LSU School of Medicine, she now com- check-ups for children. By catching colds, all of your life. What Dr. Caldwell takes from her mutes to Kenner from Thibodaux. “This is respiratory and ear infections early, parents She was playing with her daughter in a near-tragedy is a lesson for every parent – the season for children’s respiratory infec- can assure these minor ailments won’t ruin swimming pool, was just inches away a child can drown in an instant even when tions and ear infections,” says Dr. Caldwell. a child’s summer fun.” H from the child, when, suddenly, the you’re watching them and are only a few youngster was at the bottom of the pool in feet away from them. “You just have to be distress. Dr. Caldwell got her daughter out c o m p l e t e ly focused in a pool,” Dr. of the pool and resuscitated her but will Caldwell says. “Don’t be distracted by we assess never forget the panic that filled her heart talking on your cell phone. Don’t check We listen, during the moments when she was strug- the steaks. You shouldn’t be looking at and your needs, we make it easy for gling to save her daughter’s life. talking to your friend who’s sun-bathing. you to make legal decisions. It was just by the grace of God that I was- “I’m a pediatrician and I was just • Wills - Trusts - Successions inches from my child, completely focused n’t doing any of those things at the instant • Real Estate Closings on her and nearly saw her drown in sec- that my child needed me. Even as a doctor onds,” says Dr. Caldwell, with obvious who understands the rhythms of life, I • Business Law relief. “Even with all the training that I could not believe that in a second my child h ave, I never realized how quickly a went from laughter to drowning.” MLF tragedy can engulf a child in a swimming Dr. Caldwell says the near-death expe- pool.” rience also emphasized to her that even at Dr. Caldwell says her terrible experi- a public pool with a lifeguard present, a Melchers Law Firm ence, which ended with a happy conclu- parent’s responsibility is to focus on his or Estate Planning • Real Estate • Business Law sion, has special relevance in the city of her child. “I don’t mean to panic anyone 909 West Esplanade Ave., Suite 206, Kenner Kenner where there are thousands of or denigrate the work that lifeguards do, James L. Melchers, Attorney-At-Law (504) 467-1092 swimming pools and even more thousands but a parent has to keep it in mind that at of children who splash and laugh every the pool you’re the one with the ultimate summer day, not realizing how dangerous responsibility,” says Dr. Caldwell. pools can be. She also believes that shallow, inflat- “I’m certainly not against swimming able pools can be dangerous too. “It’s pools or children in the water,” says Dr. been said that a child can drown in inches Caldwell. “The statistic that nine out of 10 of water,” says Dr. Caldwell. “I now know children who drown every summer die that’s really true.” while being watched was just brought In her regular medical practice, Dr. Attention Business Owners home to me. What happened to my daugh- Caldwell sees both adults and children at ter was so quick and silent that it took my Ochsner-Kenner and is impressed by the Be An Achiever! • Generate Solid Leads • Learn Leadership Skills • Be A Confident Public Speaker • Improve Profitability Ochsner offers non-invasive heart imaging The Executive Achievers Association meets bi-weekly for breakfast Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a ease.” In the greater New Orleans region, Call 616-8030 we l l - r e c ognized medium for prov i d i n g Ochsner has used the cardiovascular MRI Next meetings are at 7:00 a.m. on July 12 and July 26. detailed images of brain, spinal cord, and to diagnose over 300 neonates, children and Meetings held at Salvatore Ristorante, 3226 N. Arnoult Road joints, now has a specialized component adults since the fall of 2005. THE EXECUTIVE ACHIEVERS ASSOCIATION just for the heart. Ochsner is offering car- Most adults and children can undergo Call Ted Bowden at 504-616-8030 for more information on becoming a member. diovascular MRI, a new imaging technique cardiac MRI; however, it’s important to talk that provides physicians with detailed, and to your doctor to determine if you could potentially life-saving, images in a non- benefit from this test. For more information invasive way. on cardiovascular MRI, contact the “The greatest benefit of cardiovascular Ochsner Department of Cardiology at 842- MRI is its ability to show definition in the 4135 or visit www.scmr.org. H heart and lung anatomy; to measure cardiac function, and differentiate heart tissues, Edward Nikolaus, Jr. without radiation ex p o s u r e ,” says Dr. Owner Sangeeta Shah, Ochsner cardiologist and cirector of cardiovascular MRI. MRI can now be used to compliment the current modalities used in assessing heart disease. % Dr. Shah explains “We are able to use CITY OF KENNER the images from the cardiovascular MRI to diagnosis and determine treatment for HOTLINE numerous diseases such as coronary artery Over 25 Years Experience • Works With Any Insurance Company • Lifetime Warranty disease, cardiomyopathy, valvular heart dis- Call 468-7200 WORLD CLASS COLLISION AND DETAIL CENTER ease, heart tumors and congenital heart dis- 2835 Virginia Street • Kenner • 467-7775 26 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR

H Community H Southwest Airlines adds eight daily nonstop roundtrip flights In June, Southwest Airlines announced Houston Hobby, Dallas Love Field, Las Birmingham. and convenience for travelers. With three the addition of eight daily nonstop Vegas, and Orlando. The service begins on Two additional daily nonstop flights to daily trips between the two cities, cus- roundtrip flights from New Orleans to five November 4, 2007. The new service breaks Houston Hobby (for a total of 11 daily). tomers again have the choice of morning, cities including new service to down as follows: One additional daily nonstop flight to midday or evening flights. B i r mingham, and additional service to Three new daily nonstop flights to Dallas Love Field (for a total of 6 daily). “The new nonstop service to One additional daily nonstop flight to Birmingham is huge, as is the increased Las Vegas (for a total of 2 daily). convenience for business travelers,” says One additional daily nonstop flight to Berg. Orlando (for a total of 4 daily). Southwest Airlines will reach double- KENNER ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS THERAPY “We have a lot of confidence in the digit frequency again between New Orleans 3921 WILLIAMS BLVD. New Orleans market,” says Paula Berg, and Houston Hobby. And with an addition- KENNER, LA 70065 s p o k esperson for Southwest A i r l i n e s . al Las Vegas flight, New Orleans will now 504-443-5152 “Traffic continues to build, corporate meet- have even more service between Vegas and ings are increasing, and the New Orleans New Orleans than it had before Katrina. experience is as strong as ever for tourists “The additional flights to Las Vegas and and convention goers.” Houston Hobby will improve local seat This new service marks a nearly 30 per- availability, but it will also open up more cent capacity increase for Southwe s t flight options for customers traveling to the Airlines in New Orleans and the addition of west,” Berg says. “We hope frequent travel- more than 1,000 daily departing seats in the ers, in particular, will really notice the market. Southwest remains the largest car- improved flexibility and convenience.” rier at Louis A r mstrong New Orleans With the addition of this new service, International Airport, and with this new S o u t h west Airlines now offers New service, will offer roughly 31 percent of the Orleans travelers 35 daily nonstop depar- city’s scheduled seats. tures to 11 cities including KENNER’S ONLY CHOICE FOR ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY “We are very excited to hear about eight B a l t i m o r e / Washington, Birm i n g h a m , THERE IS A DIFFERENCE!!!! additional daily departures for Armstrong Chicago Midway, Dallas, Ft. International,” says Sean Hunter, director L a u d e r d a l e / H o l ly wo o d, Houston Hobby, Se habla Español METAIRIE & WESTBANK LOCATIONS of aviation for Louis A r mstrong New Las Vegas, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Orleans International Airport. “The five and Tampa Bay. cities Southwest has chosen are all in high After 36 years of service, Southwest demand and should be very successful. Airlines claims to offer the best value in Each new flight provides added conven- airline travel by offering premium all ience and more options for our regions’ leather seats and plenty of legr o o m . business and leisure travelers. The addi- Customers enjoy complimentary pillows, tional seats and flights go a long way blankets, snacks, juice, soda and water on toward our climb back to pre-K levels, all flights. Since 1987, the airline has main- bringing us to 82 percent of flights and 75 tained the lowest customer complaint ratio percent of seats.” to customers boarded as published in the Southwest Airlines received tons of let- Department of Transportation’s Air Travel ters, feedback and comments on its blog Consumer Report. Southwest Airlines was (www.blogsouthwest.com) from customers r e c e n t ly named to BusinessWe e k ’s fi r s t asking the airline to reinstate the ever list of “Customer Service Champs,” Birmingham to New Orleans route. and for the eleventh year in a row, was rec- “A large schedule change was needed to ognized by Fortune magazine as one of incorporate the Birmingham flights into the A m e r i c a ’s most admired companies. schedule,” Berg says. “We’ve been eagerly Southwest Airlines, the nation’s largest car- awaiting this opportunity to weave the route rier in terms of domestic passengers back into our network, and we appreciate enplaned, currently serves 63 cities in 32 our customers’ patience.” states. Based in Dallas, Southwest current- The new Birmingham service restores ly operates more than 3,200 flights a day the comfort of full-size Boeing 737s to the and has more than 32,000 Employees sys- market and provides improved frequency temwide. H

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H Real Estate H Make sure you have a marketing plan N e xt, you need to determine what marke t i n g email flyers or electronic postcards are easy and cost efficient. options work best to reach your desired audience. During your planning, your real estate professional may recom- Generally there are two audiences you are trying to mend other marketing tools such as company/broker tours and an reach – home buyers and other real estate professionals. open house. Make sure the plan includes action steps on how you Work with your real estate professional to determine the best will reach each audience. options for your market. By LINDA R. MARTIN Seldom is the successful marketing of a property Besides identifying marketing tools, an effective marketing the result of a single activity. Your strategy should plan will also spell out specific dates for the marketing activities. Only for the rare few sellers, simply placing a “For include a variety of marketing activities. Using only It should leave room for unscheduled events such as following up Sale” yard sign on the front lawn creates a line of traf- conventional marketing strategies such as open houses, with sales professionals or brokers who preview or show the fic filled with potential buyers. If you want buyers to newspaper ads and direct mail can limit your outreach. home. see your home, you’ve got to find them. The key is mar- Most homebuyers now begin their home search online. Make sure the marketing plan includes checkpoints, possibly keting. To get the most exposure for your home, you Having a presence on your real estate professional’s at the 15, 30 and 45-day marks, to review activity on the home and should have a marketing plan with clear objectives website and other portals such as Yahoo! Real Estate determine if changes need to be made to the marketing plan. which specifically outlines the resources that will be gives you worldwide exposure. Besides the increased As the home seller, you should be kept in the loop on activity used to reach potential buyers. exposure, online listings also allow buyers to get a of your home. The marketing plan should state how you will be Each marketing plan should be designed around your sneak peek of your home. Therefore, you may want to communicated with (mail, phone, email, in person) and the fre- property and capitalize on its most desirable features. complement the listings with plenty of photos and a vir- quency (daily, weekly, etc.). Therefore, you need to be honest with your real estate tual tour, which allows viewers to get a 360-degree pre- Of course these are just guidelines, but can give you an idea if professional about the condition of your home, and the view of your home without leaving their computer. the marketing plan your real estate professional has proposed to final price you are willing to accept for your home. Also, don’t forget the power of email. Sending you has to be refined. You need to be comfortable with the mar- keting strategy for your home. An effective plan will not only put you at ease, but also give your home maximum exposure to H Fitness H increase your chances of a quick sell. H Linda R. Martin can be reached at 443-6464. Prudential Gardner Realtors is an independently owned and operated mem- Prolong your life with a little vacation time ber of Prudential Real Estate A ffiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company. Visit the Prudential website at www.pruden- of us can benefit from spending time alone and being By YVETTE DUSSOUY tialgardner.com. free to do exactly what we want, when we want. Want to live longer? D o n ’t abandon your fitness prog ram! Exerc i s e Take a vacation. Two uni- keeps your energy high for SINCE 1978 versity studies have found trying new things and exploring new places. You a link between time off may have to get creative, but that’s part of the fun. Pack and longevity. In one five- a resistance tube and/or favorite exercise video; choose AFTER HOURS CLEANING year study, men who took hotels with fitness centers; check out local health clubs Restaurants, hotels & more vacations had a 17 or fitness classes. percent lower risk of dying Exercises to try: Travel time can be the most tiring large commercial buildings during the next decade part of a vacation. If you’re sitting in a car or plane for than their counterp a r t s a prolonged period, try the following upper body stretch who vacationed less fre- to relieve tension and refresh your back muscles. quently. In addition, their risk of death from heart dis- Sit up tall in your seat, tighten your abdominal mus- ease was almost one third lower. cles, and relax your shoulders. Place your hands behind 450-1753 Unfortunately, people today take 10 percent less your head, elbows to the sides. Let your head drop for- vacation time than one year ago, according to a survey ward until you feel a stretch in the back of your neck by Expedia.com, which means we aren’t getting the rest and shoulders. Do not pull on your head – just allow and relaxation we need. Even a short sabbatical from your arms to hang, using their weight to assist the stress does wonders for your health. To make your vaca- stretch. Avoid letting your chest or shoulders roll for- tions extra healthy, try the following: ward. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds. Next, open up your FREE ESTIMATES Eat well on the road. Don’t let your vacation elbows, pull your shoulder blades together, lift your become synonymous with a feeding free-for-all. Pack chest to the ceiling and look upward. Make sure you your own healthy snacks (raw veggies, fruit, nuts) for keep your abdominal muscles engaged to support your plane or car trips; order broiled or grilled fish or lean lower back as you do this. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds meats with steamed vegetables when eating out; stay and repeat each stretch two or three more times as well hydrated; and don’t overdo the alcohol. desired. Make part of it a physically active vacation. Try bik- Go ahead, take a vacation! H ing from town to town on one of the many trail to trail bike paths now available. Hike trails in state or nation- Yvette Dussouy, a certified instructor for over 16 al parks. Do your city sightseeing by foot. Runners years, has owned and operated the Kenner Jazzercise COMPLETE could register for a road race at your chosen destina- Fitness Center located at 3729 Williams Boulevard for tion; it’s a great way to become familiar with a new over 13 years. Dussouy has been awarded Pacesetter PEST & TERMITE CONTROL location. Attend a local exercise class, for a total body Elite status by Jazzercise, Inc. for the past eight years. workout – they’re everywhere. Dussouy can be re a ched at 443-6666 or Don’t plan every minute of every day or you may [email protected]. The Kenner Jazzercise Center has come home feeling more stressed than when you left. classes early morning, morning, afternoon, evenings Schedule downtime and take opportunities to make and weekends – some include childcare. This class 4400 Wabash Street, Metairie, LA 70001 spontaneous decisions regarding activities. schedule includes classes for the overweight through (504) 888-4941 Take some time alone, even if it’s just a day trip. the very fit. For the complete schedule visit www.jazzer- Fax (504) 888-8120 From busy moms to executives, to stressed students, all cise.com. 28 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR

H Latin American News H Community challenges grow here, the challenges are many. Providing assis- CADA has shown their commitment to the Hispanic tance to promote independence, ensuring availability of community by additionally offering bilingual help by safe and affordable housing, supporting families and providing all of their services in Spanish. They provide individuals in crises, preventing abuse and neglect, e d u c a t i o n / p r evention, confidential information and responding to threats of public health, responding to treatment referral, assessment/intervention and public crime in the community, addressing alcohol, drug and advocacy and collaboration services. CADA is open By RAFAEL E. SADDY mental health issues and addressing legislation for Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., rights protection are among the many issues that loom. and is located in suite 5010 at 3520 General DeGaulle Because of the economic opportunities available in our metro- To address these needs, many organizations that Drive in New Orleans. The telephone number is 362- politan area, we continue to see the return and migration of were in existence pre-Katrina are making a comeback 4272 or (800) 749-7444. For more information you may Hispanics. However, as the Hispanic community continues to and new organizations are also being formed to assist contact Marcela Garces Hall at 362-4272. and support Hispanics by working together as equal Community Events partners. Getting information out that assistance to the Asociación Nicaragüense de Louisiana (ANDELA) Hispanic community is readily available is difficult, but – July 11 general meeting, call 466-1582 or 466-1483. the Hispanic Forum Organization is rising to the occa- City of Kenner Hispanic Resource Center – July 1- sion. The organization was created at the end of 2006 31, numerous events are being offered, call 469-2571. when several leaders in groups serving the Hispanic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – July 1-31 numer- community saw the need for increased communication ous events scheduled, call 885-4262. among those doing similar work. The forum has since Latin American Civic Association of Louisiana evolved into a loose network of groups and individuals (LACAL) – July 13 - general meeting, call 464-4619 or that share information, discuss issues in the community email [email protected]. M. Susan M. Felder, D.D.S. and work towards increased collaboration among organ- The Hispanic Forum – July 6 and 20, general meet- FAMILY DENTISTRY izations to provide information previously unattainable ing, call 310-6880. and to avoid duplication of efforts. The forum is still a Unidad Hispanoamericana – July 19, general meet- 4134 FLORIDA AVENUE, SUITE 101 relatively new organization, but it is gaining strength ing, call 975-0949. KENNER, LOUISIANA 70065 and cohesiveness as the different groups dialogue with I leave you with this thought, “There is a time to let (504) 469-6333 each other. For more information, call the Hispanic things happen and a time to make things happen!” God Office Hours By Appointment Forum Organization phone line at 310-6880 and leave a Bless. H Emergencies taken daily • New patients welcome. message in either English or Spanish. Visa, Master Card, Discover Card accepted. Another organization that is making a difference in Rafael E. Saddy is president of the Latin American the community is the Council on Alcohol and Drug Civic Association of Louisiana (LACAL). Email Saddy Abuse (CADA) for Greater New Orleans, a non-profit at l a c a l 1 2 3 4 @ b e l l s o u t h . n e t . C o r respondence fo r community health agency that provides substance abuse LACAL can be sent to P.O. Box 640284, Kenner, LA prevention, education and assessment services to indi- 70064-0284. viduals and families of the Greater New Orleans area. H Health H Ochsner ramps up for 2007 storm season In preparation for the 2007 hurricane season, radios. Ochsner regularly tests and drills these systems Ochsner Health System has upgraded its hospital disas- internally, and with parish, state and federal emergency ter plan and implemented additional safeguards to with- agencies. stand future storms, ensure patient safety and provide Employees: During severe weather and other dis- for the essential hospital staff in the event of severe asters, Ochsner is committed to maintaining appropri- weather. ate staffing to ensure patient care needs are met in the “The hospital is taking no chances this season; safest environment possible. Essential employees are we’re prepared for an active storm season. Our top pri- designated as Team A or Team B and report for duty ority is the safety of our patients and employees, and we before, during and after periods of severe weather. are prepared for what the future may bring,” explains Essential Supplies: Ochsner has increased supplies Warner Thomas, president of Ochsner Health System. in order to maintain a state of self-sufficiency for at least “During Katrina, Ochsner served as a critical resource 14 days and replenishment immediately thereafter. for critically ill patients both during and after the Electrical: Three additional generators have been storm.” Ochsner continues to update its disaster pre- installed at Ochsner Medical Center on Je ffe rs o n paredness plan. Below are a few of the latest upgrades Highway, one generator at Ochsner Medical Center for 2007: West Bank and one at Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner Hospitalized Patients: In the event of a Category 4 to provide additional air conditioning and lighting sys- storm or higher, patients in certain high-risk categories tems. Similar infrastructure improvements are under- will be transferred to Ochsner designated hospitals out- way at other Ochsner locations. side the threat zone, and all other patients will remain. Wa t e r : A 650-foot well has been installed at Communications: Designated “Incident Command Ochsner Medical Center on Jefferson Highway to pro- Centers” at Ochsner locations have established options vide running water in the event of a disaster. Ochsner’s to ensure that communication remains intact internally existing 200-foot well will serve as back - u p . and with outside agencies throughout periods of severe Connections for a water tanker have been installed in weather. These communication options include satellite the event that both wells fail. 800 foot wells are being phones, internal cell phones, exterior cell phones, HAM drilled and connections installed at Ochsner Medical radios with operators, 800 MHz radios and HEAR Center-Kenner and West Bank.H KENNER STHR JULY 2007 29

H People H A Starr is born – again ed with an asterisk in the ratings book. An ties, Mike was there. He was in can serve the south shore as well as the asterisk means “no measurable audience.” Philadelphia, Mississippi when the three north shore. If you live in Kenner, or New Mike had a light bulb and organized a con- Freedom Riders, James Chaney, Michael Orleans and work in St. Tammany, or if you test whereby his radio station announced S c h we r ner and A n d r ew Goodman we r e live on the north shore and work in Orleans that a $1,000 bill had been placed in a book murdered in 1964, and he got involved in or Jefferson, you can listen to 990AM and somewhere in the Omaha Public Library. the effort to bring the murderers to justice. get the weather, traffic, news and entertain- By ED CLANCY “I got a call from the library manager,” Mike won a “Silver Gavel Award” from the ment that will take you to work and home says Mike, “and he told me, ‘they’re tearing American Bar Association in 1994 for his again, where you can keep on listening. The Mike Starr had a vision. He got his first the library apart!’ They sent me a bill for co-production of the nationally exhibited signal covers both sides of the pond. glimpse of it after Katrina. Having lived on $40,000, but it proved that the ratings were documentary “Mississippi America.” As for the station itself, it’s going the north shore in Slidell for several years, wrong – we did have a ‘measurable audi- Mike’s reinvigoration of WGSO brings through growing pains, but the baby is he was concerned with what he thought ence.’ ” him back to his first love: local broadcast- healthy and it’s just possible the little sta- was a decided lack of news coverage of the M i k e made such a success of the ing. Even though he has owned national tion that could – will. By the way, I was just plight of those who lived on the north side Omaha station that Bill Buckley bought chains, they were nothing compared to the kidding about the limo and driver. It’s a hel- of Lake Pontchartrain. He decided to do several others and formed a company he mega-monsters of today, like Entercom and icopter. H something about it, put some inve s t o r s called Starr Broadcasting in honor of his Clear Channel. As far as Mike is con- together and started negotiations with Bill own boy wonder. cerned, local ownership is not a thing of the Ed Clancy hosts a radio show, “The Ed Metcalf, owner of WGSO AM 990. Metcalf Over the years Mike has written books past. He thinks it’s the wave of the future. Clancy Show,” weekdays from 9:00 a.m. was interested in leaving the New Orleans about broadcasting and taught at Southern (God bless him, what does he know?). Who until noon on WGSO-AM 990 and can be area and wanted to sell his interests here. Illinois Unive r s i t y. When the A m e r i c a n knows, he may be right. In the meantime, reached via email at [email protected]. The fact that the WGSO transmitter is on civil rights movement exploded in the six- Mike will keep trying to prove that WGSO the south shore didn’t stop Mr. Mike. He wanted to serve the people of the north shore and give them some news and enter- tainment that mentioned them more than just once in a while. The new WGSO was born on June 5, 2007 with a cast of characters including Captain Humble, Bernie Cyrus, Jeff Crouere, John Marie, and the man Mike Starr picked to be his operations manager, Ken Trahan, who also doubles as sports director (of course). Oh yes, I forgot one other name: Me. Kenny Trahan called me and said I needed to be part of Mike’s team. Even though I had been a RTSH (Recovering Talk Show Host) for some time, I agreed to meet with Mike. He made me an offer I couldn’t understand, but I liked the guy right off the bat so I said “yes.” He had me at “Hello, Legend.” Mostly I like him because he laughed at my jokes. We seemed to be on the same wavelength. In addition to that, he caved to all of my demands, including a limo and driver to carry me every day from Kenner to the new WGSO studios on the second floor of the Parish National Bank building, a beautiful colonial brick edifice gracing East Gause Boulevard in Slidell. For me it was like coming home, since the original WGSO, located at 1280 on the dial, was also situated over a bank, the First National Bank of Commerce at 1440 Canal Street. As the days went by I learned about Mike’s life in – and out – of broadcasting. He was the paperboy for William F. Buckley, Jr. – the conservative wunderkind who rose to fame as a young man with his book, God and Man at Yale. Buckley took Mike Starr under his wing and helped finance him through Georg e t ow n University. After graduation, Buckley sent Starr to Omaha, Nebraska to run a radio station which was supposed to provide rev- enue to keep Buckley ’s real love, the National Review, afloat. The station, how- ever, barely had a pulse itself and was list- 30 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR K-TV76 H Health H Kenner’s Government Access Television Preventing injuries in the adolescent AND MUCH MORE! athlete’s throwing arm By CRAIG GOODWIN Other shoulder injuries that occur with the adolescent athlete are rotator cuff and In sport s labrum injuries. The rotator cuff and the t o d ay there is muscles around it stabilize the shoulder increased pres- joint and are involved in the acceleration sure for adoles- and deceleration of the shoulder wh e n Featured Show of the Month cent athletes throwing. Rotator cuff injuries include ten- Kenner Dance Academy Revue not only to par- donitis, in which an impingement could The Kenner Recreation Department’s Leisure Services ticipate, but to occur, causing pain with throwing. A rota- Division presents the Kenner Dance Academy Revue succeed. Wi t h tor cuff tear injury occurs far less frequent- ly in this age group. The supporting carti- “Enter the Circus…Spangles and Dreams” this pressure comes the lage of the shoulder, the labrum, protects opportunity for and absorbs the rotational stresses in the increased risk of injury. When throwing in shoulder joint. Injuries of the labrum in the baseball, the shoulder in the young adoles- adolescent are also less common. Shoulder Also watch for these timely programs in July!! cent athlete is a very vulnerable area sus- joint injuries need to be properly diagnosed c e p t i ble to injury through ove ruse or and depending on the severity, require up to improper mechanics. Some common six months of rest with rehabilitation, including participation in a superv i s e d Kenner Revealed injuries to the elbow and shoulder that are occurring at a higher rate these days are throwing program, before the player can City officials and key emergency personnel discuss return to the sport. the city of Kenner’s emergency plan. “Little League Elbow,” rotator cuff ten- donitis, growth plate inflammation at the The adolescent athlete is vulnerable to elbow and shoulder and labrum (internal injury in both the elbow and shoulder areas when overuse or improper mechanics in the Planning and Zoning Meeting cartilage of the shoulder) injuries. throwing arm are present. It is the responsi- The Planning Board takes up the issue of the “Little League Elbow” is a common bility of the parent and coach to teach the proposed landscape ordinance for Kenner. injury that presents with pain on the inner side of the elbow as a result of throwing proper mechanics and to monitor overuse activities. With this injury a common cause in order to prevent these types of injuries from occurring. For the adolescent athlete Hablemos Claro is improper mechanics or overuse with high numbers of repetitive throwing without to participate and enjoy their sport, adult Miguel Elias hosts this Spanish language protection by supervision is of the highest program that deals with issues important rest. Improper mechanics, such as opening H to the local Hispanic community. of the front shoulder when throwing or try- importance. ing to overthrow a ball when pitching, will cause increased stress on the inner part of Craig Goodwin, physical therapist, is president of Kenner Orthopedic and Sports Music in the Park the elbow and lead to inflammation and T h e ra py, located at 3921 Wi l l i a m s The season finale of the city of Kenner’s free music pain. If a young athlete presents with pain B o u l ev a rd with two other locations in concert series that takes place in the spring, on the inner side of the elbow, the athlete starring “The Molly Ringwalds.” must be put on a schedule of rest, stretch Metairie and on the West Bank. Goodwin the forearm and apply ice for a period of g raduated from LSU Medical Sch o o l four to six weeks until the pain has sub- Department of Allied Health, Department sided. The cause of the injury should be of Physical Therapy, in 1987. Anyone who noted as well as corrected before the athlete has experienced an injury and would like to For the most current program schedule, go to www.ktv76.com. returns to competition. If the athlete is a find out why it happened and what can be Our website also includes information on how you pitcher, a pitch count must be put in place done to help restore normal function in that can obtain copies of any K-TV produced program. a rea, can email the pro fessionals at We appreciate and encourage all to protect from re-injury. comments and feedback about K-TV programs. An athlete’s shoulder is very vulnerable [email protected]. Call us at 466-3564 or email us at [email protected]. to injury as well. Little Leaguer’s shoulder is a common injury involving the growth plate. Growth plates are regions of devel- Your opinion counts, Kenner…It’s your channel oping cartilage in children’s bones that act as centers of rapid cell production which Unclaimed result in increased bone length and proper bone formation. Growth plates are suscep- Property Holder tible to injury because of their relative weakness compared to the surrounding sta- Seminar ble bone, ligaments and tendons and growth plate injuries can occur due to over- July 6, 2007 use. Growth plate fractures make up 15 to 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 30 percent of all childhood fractures. This type of injury is common with overuse in the adolescent athlete in throwing sports Jefferson Parish East Bank such as baseball. When this type of injury Regional Library occurs, the athlete must be put on a period of rest and ice until the pain subsides. Room A Strengthening of the shoulder is important 4747 W. Napoleon Avenue to condition and stabilize the athlete before in Metairie returning to participation in the sport. KENNER STHR JULY 2007 31

H Health H Tooth facts for kids By SUSAN M. FELDER D.D.S. the roots. The inner portions of the tooth consist of the dentin, a bonelike tissue, and What is a den- the pulp. The pulp is like a house for the tal hygienist? nerves and blood vessels at the center of the D e n t a l crown and root. hygienists are Teeth have different shapes for different your part n e r s jobs. For example, when you eat, the upper in health. They teeth work together with the lower teeth of are health care the same shape to bite, chew and tear food. p r o f e s s i o n a l s The names of these teeth are incisors. who teach you Incisors – There are eight incisors locat- h ow to ke e p ed in the front of the mouth (four on the top your mouth, and four on the bottom). They have sharp, teeth, and chisel-shaped crowns that cut food. gums healthy. They also can let you know if Cuspids – The four cuspids are next to they see signs of other health problems. For each incisor. Cuspids have a pointed edge to example, did you know that a dental hygien- tear food. CHILDREN’S CASTLE • CANNES BRULEE NATIVE AMERICAN VILLAGE MARDI GRAS MUSEUM • SCIENCE CENTER ist who looks inside your mouth can tell Premolars – Also called bicuspids, the OBSERVATORY • HERITAGE PARK • SAINTS HALL OF FAME who’s been smoking? You can ask your den- four pairs of molars are located next to the PLANETARIUM AND MEGADOME CINEMA • THE TRAIN MUSEUM tal hygienist any questions you have about cuspids. They crush and tear food. MUSEUM HOURS: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – Tuesday - Saturday your teeth and gums. Molars – There are twelve molars, in What can I expect during an appointment sets of three, at the back of the mouth. They with a dental hygienist? have wide surfaces that help to grind food. Children’s Castle 501 Williams Blvd. • 468-7231 #220 Your dental hygienist will examine your Adults have 32 teeth. Depending on All performances are on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. mouth, teeth and gums. He or she will clean their age, children may have fewer because your teeth and may take X rays (special pic- they lose baby teeth as adult teeth grow. KICK OFF TO SUMMER FUN tures of teeth), give your teeth extra fluoride Teeth also give your face its shape and or apply sealants. X rays are pictures of your add to the way you look. Not only do clean, JULY 7 – CURTIS PIERRE teeth and bones. A fluoride treatment is a gel healthy teeth help you look good, they con- “Samba & Brazilian percussion” or foam that is put on your teeth to help keep tribute to total body health and well-being. This lively show introduces the exciting world of samba in Rio de Janeiro them strong. Sealants are thin plastic coat- The preceding article was based on and its kinship to New Orleans carnival. ings placed on your back teeth-– sort of like information obtained from the American JULY 14 – IRWIN ROYES Dental Hygienists’ Association website at a shield for your teeth. Your back teeth are The World’s Smallest Magician full of places where germs called bacteria w w w. a d h a . o rg / k i d s t u ff / f a c t s . h t m a n d “Castle Magic” can hide and cause cavities. When sealants www.adha.org/kidstuff/index.html. H are applied, they fill in these places so that JULY 21 – PORTA PUPPET PLAYERS no bacteria can hide there. Susan M. Felder D.D.S. is a general den- Presenting “Pork in Teams!!!” – (Three Little Pigs) Why should I keep my teeth healthy? tist who has practiced continuously in north an interactive “courtroom” comedy with puppets. Healthy teeth and gums are important Kenner for over 30 years. Dr. Felder’s office for many reasons. Teeth bite, tear and chew is located at 4134 Florida Avenue, Suite 101 JULY 28 – STORYTELLER FRANK LEVY food when you eat. Teeth also help you and she can be reached at 469-6333. returns with his Instant Theatre Production of “Little Mermaid.” speak clearly. Many letters of the alphabet cannot be sounded without the help of teeth • (try saying “healthy teeth”). Clean, healthy teeth help keep the rest of your body healthy, Cannes Brulee Native American Village too. And a sparkling smile always helps you 303 Williams Blvd. • 468-7231 #220 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – Tuesday-Saturday look and feel your best! Here are some tips to help you keep your IS YOUR JULY 7 – IVY BILLIOT, UNITED HOUMA NATION teeth healthy and strong. Wood Carving Ask your dental hygienist to teach you TARGET The people of the United Houma Nation are well known for their traditional how to brush and floss correctly. wood carving. Ivy has his work in several museums and will be at Don’t eat sugary foods (like candy) or Cannes Brulee in person to share his talent with you s t a r c hy foods (like pretzels) in betwe e n MARKET meals. Instead, try eating an apple, banana JULY 14 – MORNING DOVE, UNITED HOUMA NATION or carrot. Drink milk instead of soda. KENNER CITIZENS? Dream Catchers Morning Dove puts everything necessary into her dream catchers, she will tell her tribes If you do eat in between meals, be sure story of this catcher of bad dreams. to brush your teeth when you are finished. Show off your smile to your parents and THE KENNER JULY 21 – ROSE BEHAN, EASTERN CHEROKEE friends and visit the American Dental Pine Needle Basketry H y g i e n i s t s ’ Association website “Kids STHR Yes, that’s right, baskets made of pine needles! Stuff ” pages at www.adha.org to learn more Rose will show you how to make this traditional basket. and play games. REACHES 20,600 JULY 28 – MARGO ROSAS, CHOCTAW/MEXICAN Do You Know Your Teeth? Beadwork The part of the tooth you see is called HOUSEHOLDS Margo is a master of beadwork, with a business of her own in beadwork and the crown. The rounded high parts of the leatherwork and many years at the Jazz and Heritage Festival. She can back teeth are cusps. The hard white outer IN KENNER teach any one this art! This is the easiest style of beadwork, come try your hand at it. covering of the tooth is the enamel. Below CALL 468-9125 FOR AD RATES the gum line, holding the tooth in the jaw- Schedule subject to change without notice. bone is the root of the tooth. You can’t see www.rivertownkenner.com 32 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR

RIVERTOWN is modern, logical and adapted to attract (continued from page 1) future investments.” Te c h n i c a l ly, Rive rt own is the area Kenner began. bounded by Airline Drive, Decatur Street, Cantrell’s year-long $53,000 study is the Mississippi River and Webster Street. It expected to produce a site analysis, a land includes residential, commercial and use plan, collaboration with a museum pro- industrial properties, as well as land owned fessional and a new commercial-residen- by Armstrong International Airport, the tial vision that might attract investors. city of Kenner and several churches. “We need to start with fundamentals,” Mayor Muniz has said in the past that says Cantrell. “For example, no one has he hopes the new plan for Rivertown will l o o ked at the zoning in Rive rt own in include incentives for developers wh o decades. It’s a haphazard planning night- might consider building condominium mare. The chances of new development towers overlooking the Mississippi River will begin when we have a zoning plan that near LaSalle’s Landing where the fi r s t

New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame Museum in Rivertown European explorers came ashore to inspect said Mayor Muniz. “It’s just occurred to the site that eventually became Kenner, a me that there might be a market for owners railroad and farming community in the of condominiums who might enjoy a view 19th Century and for the first half of the of the Mississippi River near wh e r e 20th Century. LaSalle came ashore. We’ll see where the “I’m not trying to shape the study,” study takes us.” H

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3501 Chateau Blvd. Rivertown Repertory Theatre courtyard 465-9444 LEAF BLOWING city’s drainage system or onto neighbor’s (continued from page 1) property might be more wide-spread than I imagined because we got calls from all Try one of our healthy salads grass on Williams Boulevard using blowers across Kenner thanking us for putting for- SALADS to force grass and leaves into the drainage ward this amendment,” said Councilman Southwestern Chicken Salad system and I said, ‘That’s just too much.’” Stagni. “Apparently, my constituents and I Grilled chicken, corn, salsa, black beans, cheddar jack cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes & tortilla strips. Served with Southwest ranch dressing. So, Stagni drafted an amendment that were just a small sample of the people who 7.25 reads, “It is unlawful for any person within live in Kenner who just seethe when they see Smoked Turkey Salad the city limits to operate or use any portable someone blow their leaves into the drainage Smoked turkey, baby swiss, chopped walnuts and sliced apple. machine to blow leaves, dirt, grass cuttings system or onto a neighbor’s property.” 6.50 and other debris onto public streets and/or Stagni says what the city wants is for cit- Cobb Salad public drainage systems or off sidewalks, izens, after cutting grass and leaves, to bag Rows of grilled chicken, crumbled blue cheese, carrots, boiled egg, cheddar jack cheese, bacon and smoked turkey. d r ive ways, lawns or other surfaces onto the debris and leave it for trash pickup. That 7.75 p r o p e r ty belonging to another.” Stagni’s way, says Stagni, the debris doesn’t end up Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad amendment says any person guilty of violat- jamming up the city’s drainage system nor Fresh spinach, grilled chicken, feta cheese, black olives, tomatoes and cucumbers. ing this section should be found guilty of a are neighbors required to pick up the debris 6.75 misdemeanor and could be fined not less from their property. Chef Salad Grilled chicken, smoked ham, cheddar jack cheese, boiled egg, than $100 or more than $500. Anyone caught “I started off thinking this was just com- fresh tomatoes, bacon and alfalfa sprouts. violating the section a second time should be mon sense and I still feel that way,” says 7.25 fined a sum not less than $200. Councilman Stagni. “All of us who live in All salads served on romaine lettuce with wheat crackers and your choice of dressing. As word got around Kenner of Kenner are in this together and it’s complete- Raspberry Walnut, Caesar, Lite Ranch, Honey Mustard, Fat Free Italian, Councilman Stagni’s amendment to the ordi- ly inappropriate to do anything that will jam Hot Bacon, Blue Cheese, Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette. Extra dressing .50 nance, his phone began to ring with calls of up the city’s drainage lines or cover a neigh- c o n g ratulations and commendation. “The bor’s property with debris.” H practice of blowing one’s leaves into the KENNER STHR JULY 2007 33

A DREAM COME TRUE standards possible starting with the best- the full range of Copeland’s meals, from ago. For dessert, I selected another of my (continued from page 1) based core ingredients creating most Catfish Acadian to a new line of steaks that old-time Copeland’s favorites, strawberry recipes from scratch – everything from base Al Copeland Jr. says, “is absolutely the best c h e e s e c a ke. While the Copeland’s have Mall, has turned out to be the charm.” sauce reductions to biscuits,” said Al, Jr. steak in town.” come up with many new desserts, their The first Copeland’s restaurant wa s The younger Copeland says the Kenner I ’ve been eating at Copeland’s strawberry cheesecake is as good as ever. opened by Al’s dad in November of 1983 restaurant is not a Copeland’s company Restaurants since they first opened but on a No description of a Copeland’s can be and has grown with company-owned and restaurant but an independent store for recent first visit to the Al Jr.’s restaurant on concluded without a mention of the service. franchise units spanning seven states. Since which he and his wife, Liz, are personally West Esplanade, I picked an old favorite for I think no restaurant group does a better job Katrina their franchise program has been responsible. my entrée, Ricochet Catfish – a wonderful of training happy, enthusiastic employees r e - i nvented and rejuvenated with “We love to hear our diner’s comments. mixture of catfish topped by pecans, than Copeland’s. Saltafamaggio say s Copeland’s in Kenner as the home-base and In fact, this restaurant was based on what sesame and meuniere sauce, onion strings almost all the 140 employees of the Kenner prototype for new franchises being devel- people told us they wanted,” said Copeland. and mashed potatoes, with a delicious hot Copeland’s live in Kenner, which is just one oped in Tulsa, Memphis and Little Rock “We want their input to continue, and sug- Copeland’s biscuit on the side. This is one more reason to applaud a new restaurant with many more to come. gestions can easily be offered by visiting of the original dishes conjured by A l that is raising the quality of eating out in a “ C o p e l a n d ’s has been recognized as our website, w w w. c o p e l a n d s o f n ewo r - Copeland Sr. when he launched the city blessed with many outstanding restau- where the locals go for authentic New leans.com.” Copeland’s Restaurants 24 years ago. rants. H Orleans cuisine and our Kenner location is To manage the restaurant, wh i c h I can report that Ricochet Catfish is just where it will all begin,” said Al, Jr. “This opened in March, Copeland brought to as good as it was two-and-a-half decades design was created to give our guests the Kenner a long-time former employee, Joey full experience and feel of New Orleans Saltaformaggio, who had been running a with real gas lanterns, great smells coming restaurant inPensacola,Florida. from the bakery, ice-top martini bar and “Al always told me that one day I’d run Sunday live jazz band brunch. The newborn his one-of-a-kind restaurant for him,” says concept, including an outdoor courtyard Saltaformaggio with a smile. “So when he with three brick waterfalls and a gas fire pit called and said he’d finally found the right completes the ex p e r i e n c e ,” continued spot in Kenner, I told my family to pack Copeland. their bags, we’re going home.” “From the very beginning my father has Saltafamaggio runs a restaurant that has inspired me with his commitment to pro- more than 140 employees and may at any ducing our food with the highest quality given moment have eight cooks preparing 34 JULY 2007 KENNER STHR

will produce new ideas and concepts. We Q. Is there anything you’ve learned in clearly need to create zoning packages and your first year on the job as mayor that incentives that will bring both commercial gives you concern for the future of Kenner? and residential dev e l o p e rs to Rivertow n . A. I am deeply concerned by the dip in Both Kenner’s lakefront and riverfront are sales tax revenues in 2007. Kenner depends gems waiting for future development. I hope on sales tax collections. When the Treasure my administration can make some contribu- Chest, the Armstrong International Airport tions that will carry both forward. and the Esplanade Mall are all off, it makes Q. How is the job of mayor different you very concerned about the future. than what you might have anticipated Kenner cannot stand still. A city either before you actually ran for the office? moves forward, or it loses the resources that A. I have been stunned by the pace of city are needed to maintain the quality of life that government. It is much faster and more a city like Kenner has become accustomed to intense than I would have imagined. I came enjoying. Now, I believe that Macy’s is com- to city government from a fast-moving busi- ing back to the Esplanade Mall and that ness environment where executives have to we’re going to get a Target. I think we’ll get After seeing the huge turnout for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation’s “Back make plenty of decisions every day and they a new Lowe’s, as well. Maybe, we’ll also get To The Beach” celebration in June, Mayor Ed Muniz hopes to redevelop Laketown have to be right or the business goes down a Home Depot, although that one may be up to better serve similar family events. the tubes. I thought city government would be in the air. My hope is that the Treasure Chest slower, but in Kenner city government, it’s and the airport will bounce back. One of the MAYOR MUNIZ than they get paid for. To be honest, I made a much the same. The mayor gets called on to reasons I am so reluctant to start new capi- (continued from page 1) few personnel mistakes in the beginning but make dozens of decisions every day, and the tal projects is that we could be in a real we’ve corrected those, without hard feelings progress of the city depends on the mayor financial bind if a major hurricane were to were separate elements, each going their on anyone’s part, I think. It’s an honor to be making good decisions or things get all strike us in 2007 or 2008. I pray that won’t own way. If, God forbid, we have another mayor when you’re surrounded by so many screwed up. Also, very few decisions can be happen, but it could. I’m not a negative per- hurricane, the mayor, the police chief and wonderful, talented and devoted people. put off for long. I have come very quickly to son and I don’t mean to sound negative, but the city council will be united, working Q. What’s your vision for Laketown rely on my staff for good input to help me Kenner needs more economic growth to together as a team. That’s a pretty good and Rivertown? make good decisions. Fortunately, I’m sur- assure that we can maintain the nice, pleas- accomplishment. The second outstanding A. My hope for Laketown is that it will rounded by very smart, competent people ant lifestyle we all enjoy so much. I’m going accomplishment I’m proud of is the strength become Kenner’s festival place. I would who always seem to know the right questions to name an economic development commit- and diversity of our team at city hall. We hope that Laketown will become a regional to ask. But, I can tell you that I can only tee for Kenner because I want the best, most have a wonderful group who would stack up center for major concerts with Lake imagine what the mayor of a city like Atlanta, original thinking that we can get fro m well against any comparable group in the Pontchartrain providing the perfect back- New Orleans or Chicago must go through. In experts on growing our economy. I don’t nation. Mike Quigley, Mike Yenni, Emile drop for performers. I also want Laketown Kenner, we must deal with 30 or 40 issues a mean to sound discourteous or disrespectful, Lafourcade, Prat Reddy, Ken Marroccoli, to be a place where families can come for day that require fast decisions and right deci- but those who say that Kenner has all the Annamaria Pizzolato and all the rest of our sun and safe swimming, picnics, fishing and sions to keep the city growing and going. I economic assets it needs and can afford to be team are simply first rate in every way. Our fun. Rivertown has to change. The city’s think we’re doing a pretty good job, but the disdainful of growth simply don’t know what city employees are hard-working, dedicated, annual subsidy of $500,000 is too much. I business of running the city is very intense they’re talking about. The future will surely smart, and willingly work many more hours have ordered a year-long study that I hope and there isn’t much room for mistakes. require more tax revenues. H KENNER STHR JULY 2007 35

DIASTER PLAN events make this action necessary. After b everages as well as the authority to available member of the mayor’s staff. (continued from page 1) declaring a “State of Emergency” for the appoint additional and temporary peace “While it is impossible to imagine every city of Kenner, the mayor can terminate the officers as may be required. possible scenario during a hurricane or a E xe c u t ive Summary, one of the points emergency as events allow but may not In a section of the plan on alternative major storm, we have attempted to set up a made is that “the City of Kenner recognizes continue the “State of Emerg e n cy” for executive authority during an emergency, the logical chain of command and to assure that that preparing for a hurricane/storm event more than 30 days. disaster plan states that “in the event of a responsible, experienced person will have is a team effort involving not only city Among the powers granted the Kenner severe conditions (such as tornado, flash authority,” said Lafourcade. “At the same employees but one that requires communi- Chief of Police during the emergency is the f l o o d, unanticipated weather event) that time, recognizing that what seemed a logi- cations and cooperation across both public authority to establish and enforce curfews, require immediate action, and contact cannot cal plan of action when planning may not be and private sectors.” control pedestrian and vehicular traffi c , be established with the mayor or any member so logical in the actual unanticipated event Emile Lafourcade, the city’s director of order evacuation zones and control access of the executive staff, or in the event of the of a hurricane or storm, we have tried to p u blic information services, says wh a t and egress to these zones during the emer- incapacitation of the mayor, command may preserve the flexibility of command that is makes the plan an exceptional planning gency, prohibit or limit the sale of alcoholic be temporarily passed to the most senior needed in any dire emergency.” H document is not just its details and length but also that “this is the first such document ever conceived jointly with the complete cooperation of the executive branch of gov- ernment, the Kenner Police Department and the Kenner Fire Department. We don’t think there is any precedent in Kenner his- tory for the joint cooperative effort between all these agencies, not to even mention the thousands of hours that went into the effort and the absence of bureaucratic rivalries.” Under the disaster plan, the mayor of Kenner has the right to suspend any munic- ipal regulatory ordinance that might in any way hinder the response to the emergency posed by a hurricane or storm. The disaster plan also authorizes the mayor and his staff to “direct or compel” the evacuation of all or part of the population from any stricken or threatened area of the municipality if

Jefferson Performing Arts Society AUDITIONS FOR CHILDREN'S ROLES 30th SEASON

WHEN: Saturday July 7, 2007 – 1 pm-5 pm

WHERE: Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177A Sala Avenue

CONTACT: 885-2000, extension 202 for appointment

WHAT TO BRING: Music to sing, head shot and resume

Childrens audition’s for the following shows: Ruthless! The Musical - directed by “Uncle” Wayne Daigrepont. Performance dates - April 4-27, 2008, in Westwego Performing Arts Theatre. We are seeking one female child age 8-11 of diminutive stature approximately 4’5”-5’2” who can sing, dance, act with great spunk, flair and feistiness. This is a star vehicle.

Tosca Grand opera sung in Italian director Carlos Rebullida of Valencia, Spain. Performance dates November 10, 11, (Metairie) and 17, (Biloxi). We are seeking boys age 10-15 to act and sing as “Altar Boys” for act one of this opera. Girls will also be considered.

Fiddler on the Roof director Perry Martin. Performance dates - January 19-27, 2008, in Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie. We are seeking young people ages 10-17 who can sing and move on stage as chorus. PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Kenner’s Monthly Community Newspaper KENNER, LA P.O. Box 641654 • Kenner, Louisiana 70064 PERMIT NO. 49

July 2007