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Wednesday, November 23, 2016www.thestbernardnews.com Volume 50, Issue 47

INDEX What’s Happening .................2 Obituaries........................... 6 Education...........................9Community....................... 3-4 Classifieds.......................... 7 Entertainment.................. 11

From St. Bernard ParishSheri�’s O�ce

Sheri� James Pohlmann said the St. Bernard Parish Sheri�’s O�ce is trying to �nd Antoinette Jacobs, 40, of New Orleans, who is wanted for attempted murder of a sheri�’s deputy who was struck by a vehicle and dragged several feet outside a Chalmette store a�er a shopli�ing on Nov. 12.

Anyone with information on Jacobs’ whereabouts should call the Sheri�’s O�ce at (504) 271-2501 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 and they could be eligible for a reward.

Jacobs, who has a felony conv ict ion and numerous shopli�ing arrests in her criminal history, was last seen driving a black Pontiac sedan bearing Louisiana license plate XXS964, Sheriff Pohlmann said.

A sheriff ’s deputy who was working an o�-duty paid detail at the Wal-Mart store at 8101 West Judge Perez Drive tried to stop Jacobs outside the store about 6:15

a.m. on Nov. 12 for investigation of shoplifting bottles of alcohol beverages.

B u t t h e suspect pulled away and ran to a car parked in the lot, which possibly had the motor running, the sheri� said.

As the deputy was trying to stop the suspect in the open driver’s side door, the suspect put the vehicle in reverse and accelerated. The o�cer was knocked to the ground and dragged several feet along side the vehicle, due to being pinned between the vehicle and the ground.

The suspect then placed the sedan into drive and �ed the Wal-Mart parking lot, the sheri� said.

�e deputy, whose name wasn’t released, was treated at a hospital for injuries and has been released.

�e license plate number on the vehicle was obtained and Jacobs has been identi�ed as the driver, Sheri� Pohlmann said, but she hasn’t been found.

New Orleans Woman Sought for Attempted Murder of a St. Bernard Sheriff’s Deputy

Antoinette Jacobs

NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana area Veterans will soon be able to receive a wide range of health care services at a new state-of-the-art Veterans hospital. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, Nov. 18, to open the facility and allow the public to tour the new hospital.

 Veterans A�airs (VA) Secretary Bob McDonald will headed a long list of dignitaries that include Senator Bill Cassidy, Gov. John Edwards and Mayor Mitch Landrieu. �e ceremony took place on the Galvez Street side of the Veterans medical center at the main entrance.

“�e opening of this medical center is a story of a remarkable e�ort that started with a �ooded 50-year-old medical center and ends with the construction of this magni�cent new Veterans medical center,” Fernando O. Rivera, director of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. “Our legacy is building health care, honoring Veterans, keeping the promise and restoring hope for the future.”

  �e new medical center will serve an estimated 70,000 Veterans throughout the Gulf Coast region and will handle about half a million outpatient visits annually. 

Ribbon Cutting for the NewVeterans Medical Center

Four St. Bernard Deputies GraduateP.O.S.T. Police Academies

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Deputy Lamont Dersone, center, recently graduated the Peace Officers and Standards, or P.O.S.T., police academy held by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. With him, from left, are Lt. Dennis Morgan, Dep. Eric Eilers. Maj. David DiMagggio, head of training for the Sheriff’s Office; and Sgt. Donald Johnson, who is assigned to the U.S. Marshal’s Service Fugitive Task Force.

From left are St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne, whose department holds the P.O.S.T. academy; Dep. Lamont Dersone who graduated the academy; and Maj. David DiMaggio, head of training for the Sheriff’s Office.

Shown from left, are Maj. David DiMaggio, head of training for the Sheriff’s Office; and three deputies who graduated the P.O.S.T. police academy in Slidell, Dep. Ethan Herrle, Dep. Andrew Palmeri and Dep. Keith Lutz, and Chief Deputy Sheriff Richard Baumy.

Dep. Andrew Palmeri after the graduating ceremony.

Dep. Ethan Hurrle with Chief Deputy Sheriff Richard Baumy.

Dep. Keith Lutz with Chief Deputy Sheriff Richard Baumy.

From St. Bernard ParishSheri�’s O�ce

Four St. Bernard Parish sheri�’s deputies were graduated from the Peace Officers Standards and Training, or P.O.S.T., academies in police work held by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff ’s Office and at the Slidell Regional Police Academy.

Deputy Lamont Dersone recently completed the requirements to pass the P.O.S.T. school in St. Charles Parish, which is 480 hours of training.

Deputies Andrew Palmeri, Ethan Herrle amd Keith Lutz recently completed requirements at Slidell Regional Police Academy, which has more than 500 hours of training.

Palmeri �nished �rst in physical �tness training and third in �rearms training. Hurrle was second in physical �tness training.

O�cers at the academies receive training in subjects including �rearms use, investigation, writing reports, driving training, physical �tness and other areas of police work.

DEC. 2First Annual Christmas Tree and Torres Park Lighting Ceremony. Government Complex 8201 W. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette, 5:30PM. Participants can have their picture taken with Santa and enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and Christmas carols. For more information contact Melanie Lane at (504) 278-4280.

DEC. 32016 Los Islenos Christmas Celebration, 1357 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard, 5PM. Bonfire, School performances, wreath raffle, 50/50 raffle, hay ride. Call Kathy Ziegler 504-494-5848.Christmas Bonfire, Los Islenos Museum Complex, 1357 Bayou Road, St. Bernard. (504) 277-4681Christmas Tour of Homes (without the tour) Fashion Show and Lunch, Maumus Center on Friscoville in Old Arabi. Parade of prizes raffle, $500 grand prize, fashion show, holidays fashions from Stage featuring student models, book giveaway. Tickets $20, doors open at 11AM. For tickets call Shirley Pechon at (504) 250-3641.

Through DEC. 3Tales on Tuesdays at the St. Bernard Parish Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette, 1PM and 5:30PM. Free story program for ages 3 and up.

DEC. 7OANA Member Christmas Party, The Valiant Lounge, 6621 St. Claude, 6PM-8PM. Open to all paid members of the Old Arabi Neighborhood Organization. Food, drink, live music, holiday cheer & more! www.oldarabi.org OANA on Facebook

DEC. 9ARC of Greater New Orleans Job Fair, Sterling Hall, 3700 Jean Lafitte Parkway, Chalmette, 9AM - 11AM. Open jobs listed on our website www.arcgno.org-JOBS.

DEC. 10Santa on the Bayou, St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Road, St. Bernard, 11AM-2PM. Santa will provide food, a live Nativity narration, games, face-painting and toys for children who attend. (504) 279-4260 Yuletide Celebration at the Malus-Beauregard House at the Battlefield. Join living history characters, dressed as residents of the house, as they prepare for the holidays. Chalmette Battlefield, 8606 W. St. Bernard Hwy, 10:30AM-3PM. (504) 281-0510Saturday with the Arts, “Who is Hugo Kringle?” Hugo, also known as award-winning dulcimer player and storyteller Mike Anderson will share a sleigh-full of interactive stories and music. St. Bernard Parish Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette, 10:30AM. St. Bernard Seafood & Farmers Market, St. Bernard Seafood & Farmers Market takes place every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Aycock Barn in Old Arabi! 10AM-2PM

Daily (no talk Thanksiving Day, Nov. 24)Battle of New Orleans Talk, Chalmette Battlefield, 8606 W. St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette, 10:45AM and 2:45PM. FREE.

2 Religious News Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - The St. Bernard News

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Assembly of God Church 494-73781561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. services 10am & 5:30pmWed. Bible study 7pm

Assumption of Our Lady Catholic Church682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses 7:30amSat. 4pm • Sun. 11am

Bethlehem Baptist Church 682-0675111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite Sun. School 8am, worship 9amThu. Bible study 7pm

Call on Me Ministries a non-denominational Christian Church298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr.Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is Tues-Thurs 12-3pm

Carolyn Park Presbyterian Church7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am

Chalmette Church of Christ 250-8492200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible study 9am, worship 10am & 6pmWed. Bible study 7pm

Celebration Church831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & 10:45am

Christ Lutheran Church3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette(504) 342-2830Sunday Worship 10:00 amBible Study Sunday 9:00 am

Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • 324-4092Sun. Service 8amWed. Bible Study 6pm

A Closer Walk, Meeting the Need Ministry 682-03336201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Violet, La 70092Sun. Service 8amMon. Bible Study 6:30 pmThurs. prayer service 6:30 pm

Corinne Missionary Baptist Church5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558Sun. school, 10am, worship 8amBible study 7pm Wed.

Cornerstone Church of God 343-84464905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet www.Cornerstone-stb.netSun. school 9:30am, worship 10:30am

Covenant United Methodist Church115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763Sun. Service 11am

Delacroix Hope Baptist Mission 452-60921932 Bayou Rd, St. BernardSun. worship 11amBible Study 10am

Faith Baptist Church of Chalmette 682-11444825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. School 10am, Service 11am and 6pmWed. 7pm

First Asia Baptist Church 432-25252408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. School 10:30am, worship 8amThur. Bible Study 7pm

First Baptist Church of Chalmette 277-2939305 E. St. Bernard Hwy.Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service 10:45am & 6pmWed. Service 6:30pm

First Baptist Church of Verrett 682-07433737 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard Sun. School 9:30am, worship 11amWed. Bible Study 7pm

First Pentecostal Church of Chalmette2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600Sun. School 10:30amWed. Bible Study 7:30pmFri. Youth Service 7:30pm

Freedom For Life Christian Fellowship1010 East Judge Perez, Chalmette • 421-6132 Sun. Worship 10am & 7pm

Garden of Prayer Family Worship Center419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux Sun. Service 8amWed. Service 7pm

Gethsemane Lutheran Church 271-42542825 Paris Rd, Chalmette Sun. School 9:15am, worship 8am & 10:30am

Gospel Temple 272-0123 • 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) Chalmette, LASunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm

Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church 272-03921904 Goodwill Dr, Violet. Sun. school 8am, worship 9amThur. 7pm

Greater Round Hill Baptist Church905-9162 • 2213 Canal St, VioletSunday worship 11amWed Bible study 7pm

Greater South Shore F.G.B.C. “Rebuilding the family Structure”7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, La 70032 • 278-8854Sun. worship 9:00amWed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45

High Praise Fellowship 781-4414120 E. Solidelle, Ste. A, Chalmette, Sun. service 10am

Lighthouse Pentecostal Church 272-0785•7724 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school 10am, worship 11amWed. Bible Study 7pm

Living Cornerstone Church International714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., Braithwaite 228-6401Sun. service 10am

Nabi Healing Center7451 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi. Sunday 5-8pm

New Birth Ministries6321 Louis Elam St, Violet, 301-9282Wed. Church School 6pmSun. service 10:30am

One in Christ Church530 East Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette682-1117 Sun. service 10am

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church 271-34412320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 682-70702621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:30am • Tues. 6:30pmSat. 4pm • Sun. 9&11am

Poydras Baptist Church of St. Bernard8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship 10:30am

Praise Temple Fellowship 650-17947517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. 10:30amBible Study Thur. 7pm

Second Missionary Baptist Church 278-23382109 Caluda Lane, VioletSun. service 8amWed. Bible Study 7pm

St. Bernard Baptist Church 881-67232615 Jacob, ChalmetteSun. service at 11am

St. Bernard Catholic Church 281-22672805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am

St. John Baptist Church 654-95677047 Hwy. 39, Braithwaite Sun. Sch. 10amSun. Ser. 11am • Wed 6:30pm

St. Luke Baptist Church 682-3718 or 418-7492126 Poindexter Lane, BraithwaiteSun. worship 8am

St. Thomas Catholic Church17605 Hwy. 15, Pointe a la Hachemasses: Sat. 6pm • Sun. 9am

Third Missionary Baptist Church 272-0504206 Armstrong Lane, St. BernardSun. worship 10am

TRUMPET OF TRUTH MINISTRY 7451 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am•Service 10amTues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm

World Prayer Tabernacle (S) 277-45554030 Paris Rd. ChalmetteSun. service 10amYouth Service Wed. 7pm

For December 10 Election

Saturday, Nov. 26through

Saturday, Dec. 3(closed Sunday)

Registrar of Voters Office8201 W. Judge Perez Dr.

Chalmette, LA 700438:30 am – 6:00 pm

For more information, please call the Registrar of Voters Office,

(504) 278-4230(504) 278-4231(504) 278-4232

OFFICIAL ELECTION DAY BALLOTDecember 10, 2016 - St. Bernard Parish

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Events, Organizations, Obituaries, Classifieds, News

KIWANIS KORNERCelebrating 90th Birthdayand Five Generations

Joseph Gonzales celebrated his 90th birthday with his son, Spencer Gonzales, his grand daughter, Carmen Gonzales, great-grand daughter, Sarah, her husband, Christian and two great-great grandchildren, Trenton and Josie (that’s �ve generations) at the WWII museum Sunday, in honor of Veterans Day.

Joseph Gonzales is a life long resident of Yscloskey and proudly served our country as a young man.

Tom Costanza was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Meeting on Tuesday, November 15.  Tom is the division director of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans and spoke of all the great programs that Catholic Charities support in the New Orleans area. Catholic Charities is impelled by the love and teaching

of Jesus Christ, and offers life-giving programs, advocate for the voiceless and empowers the poor and vulnerable to foster a more just society.

  �e Kiwanis Club presented a check to Catholic Charities supporting these programs along with other Kiwanis Members who donated personal monies.

(Left to right) Robby Showalter Kiwanis Treasurer, Amanda Hardesty Kiwanis President, Danny Bourgeois Kiwanis Member, Fred Sigur Kiwanis Member, Speaker Tom Costanza Division Director Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans and Dr. Don Duplantier Kiwanis President Elect.

Kiwanis Member Danny Bourgeois (right) pins new memeber Fred Sigur (left) at the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard.

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Parish President Guy McInnis has granted Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries use of the Government Building on Tuesday, Dec. 13th thru �ursday, Dec.15th to o�er new commercial �shing licenses and renewals. Applicants can come to the 2nd Floor of the Government Complex, 8201 W. Judge Perez Drive, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Commercial fishermen are reminded that acceptable forms of payment will include a personal check, cashier’s check, money order and cash. To avoid processing delays, those purchasing licenses are asked to bring their license renewal notice with them.

First time applicants can apply by mail or in person. Renewals can also be completed online at www.wlf.la.gov.  When applying in person you must provide the following:

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• LA Driver’s License, (held continuously for 12 months)

• Voter Registration• Vehicle Registration• State Income TaxNon-resident applicants must

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• Driver’s license• Voter Registration• Vehicle Registration• State Income TaxApplicants applying for a

license in a business name must provide documentation showing proof of valid Federal Tax ID# assigned to the business name and proof of authorized signature or an occupational license will be required.

For commercial licenses inquiries contact (225) 765-2898.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. For more information, visit www.wlf.la.gov.  To receive recreational or commercial �shing emails and text alerts, sign up at www.wlf.la.gov/signup.

St. Bernard Parish, LA (Nov. 17, 2016) — �e Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation partnered with the Greater New Orleans Foundation and Restore the Mississippi River Delta to host Community Conversations at Docville Farm on Tuesday evening. At the event, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) updated nearly 100 area residents on the State’s master plan and received valuable input and feedback that will be used in developing the dra� plan that will be released in January 2017 for formal public comment and review.

“St. Bernard Parish is on the front line of the war against coastal land loss, and it is important that the people who live here are part of the conversation about how we protect our community,” said Bill Haines, a board member of the Meraux Foundation. “�e Meraux Foundation was pleased to host the event at our Docville Farm campus, and we are grateful for those who attended, our co-sponsors, and the CPRA.”

Haines continued, “We established Docville Farm as a place where people could gather, exchange ideas, and work together to improve our community; and this event was a shining example of that purpose.”

One of the main pillars of the Meraux Foundation’s programs is environmental stewardship, and its initiatives include plantings, coalition building, and a number of education and awareness programs.

In addition to the customary functions of foundations, the Meraux Foundation manages, maintains, and preserves

extensive and diverse landholdings. Each type of land poses complex and often delicate challenges in its preservation, protection, and use, but the Foundation aims to maximize both short- and long-term bene�ts for the community and ecosystem.

If you would like to receive emails about future community events at Docville Farm, you can subscribe to the Meraux Foundation’s email newsletter at merauxfoundation.org by clicking the “Meraux Newsletter” button at the bottom of the home page. You can also visit merauxfoundation.org/events to view a calendar of events.

If you would like more information on the Coastal Master Plan, CPRA includes many resources on its website, coastal.la.gov.

About the Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation The Meraux Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) nonpro�t organization that was established by Arlene Meraux to bene�t the community of St. Bernard Parish by leveraging its landholdings. Today, the Foundation’s board of directors is presided over by Arlene’s niece, Rita Gue, and consists of members Floyd Gue, Bill Haines, Chris Haines, and Sidney Torres, III. Guided by Arlene’s vision, the Board is implementing an innovative strategy to create lasting change and build a better St. Bernard. �e Meraux Foundation is a founding sponsor and organizer of Startup St. Bernard.

Meraux Foundation Hosts “Community Conversations” on Coastal Master Plan

St. Bernard Residents Learn and Offer Feedback on State Plan

LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to Offer Commercial Fishing Licenses in St. Bernard Parish

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Sma l l Busi ness Saturday began in 2010 to celebrate the Shop Small movement and drive shoppers to purchase from local merchants. 

St. Bernard Parish is home to the highest percentage of locally owned and family

operated businesses in the Greater New Orleans region.  St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) Executive Director, Andrew Jacques, believes the benefits of supporting local commerce is important to economic growth in the parish.

“When you opt to shop local, you are choosing to support local jobs, celebrating the local fabric of the community, and ultimately retaining more money in the local

economy,” said Jacques.Several retail stores

will be open on Small Business Saturday including Old Arabi Marketplace, Gypsy Soul Sisters Art Market, All About Me, Studio Inferno, Local Flair, �e Cottage Store, and Aniston Lane Boutique.

Wendy Haines, Owner of the Cottage Store says she is excited to welcome holiday shoppers for the �rst time this year in her new space in Studio Arabi. 

“�e small business shopper is why I unlock my door each day,” explained Wendy. “�e holidays are my favorite time of the year.  I look forward to helping my costumers �nd the perfect gi� for loved ones.”

SBEDF also reminds residents and visitors they can also support other small businesses including restaurants, professional service providers, and pharmacies, not only during the holiday season, but all year long. 

“A purchase made at any locally owned business is an investment back into the community; it helps neighbors pay their home mortgage and provide for their families,” explained Jacques. 

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PARISHWIDE OBITUARIES

Aline Livaudais Curtis, age 89 years , passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 in Columbia, MS . B e loved wife of the late C l a re nc e C . Curtis. Loving mother of Donna

Curtis Lamb (James E. Lamb, Jr.), Terry Charles Curtis (Jackie Black Curtis), and Brian Jay Curtis (the late Suzanne Marie Blanchard Curtis). Daughter of the late William Charles Livaudais and Lelia Bennett Livaudais. Sister of Robert Livaudais, Loy Dimo� and the late William Carl Livaudais and Violet Sanders. Grandmother of Eric (Jennifer), Justin (Amanda), and Patrick (Tasia) Lamb, Christian and Lauren Curtis, and Kimberly Casio (Glenn), and Jennie and Irvin Secrest. Great grandmother of Hope, Raquel, Jurzie, Serenity, and Davis.

Mrs. Curtis was a native of Kreole, MS, a longtime former resident of both New Orleans, LA and Chalmette, LA and a resident of Hattiesburg, MS since Hurricane Katrina. She was a former member of First Baptist Church of Chalmette, a member of the Truth Seekers, and a current member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. She was a dedicated and loving wife and mother and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Services were held November 17, 2016. Interment followed in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Aline Livaudais Curtis

Sarah HollimanSara Holliman passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at the age of 82. Beloved d aug hter of the late Ralph a n d E m m a Holliman.

Sister of Barbara Lotz (Forrest Jr.). Proud aunt of Debbie Franantovich (Steve). Great aunt of Wesley Franatovich. Godmother of Debbie Franatovich and Cameron Bradford.

Sara will be forever remembered for her generous heart and her love of animals, especially cats. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Services were held Nov. 17, 2016. A graveside followed in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Daisy Bedell JacksonDaisy Bedell Jackson

passed away at home with family in Elkins, Arkansas, on Sunday a�ernoon, November 13, 2016. She was 93 years and 7 months of age.

Daisy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Alice Brewster and Richard Knight Bedell, on April 8, 1923. She spent most of her life in the greater New Orleans area, and she was truly a New Orleans Lady.

Daisy loved Jesus, her family, Christmas, giving gi�s to others, and music.

New Orleans presented many musical opportunities for her. Daisy sang on the radio, and she won many dance competitions when she was young. She also sang many solo performances to audiences at City Park, Audubon Park and Werlein’s music store. Her mother taught her to waltz at age �ve, and the family had a player piano. In later life, she and her late husband, Paul Alexander Green, won a bottle of pink champagne for their dancing at a large family event. Her favorite singers were Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, and Tony Bennett.

Daisy was very proud of her work as a telephone operator at the Walnut Exchange in New Orleans. Daisy o�en rode the cable cars when she was young, and in middle age, she loved to dress up and take her children to Canal Street to window shop and have lunch in one of the department stores and drug stores. Daisy loved so�-shell crabs, and told stories of �nding them on the beaches of the Gulf coast.

Daisy was born during the year of Calvin Coolidge becoming president, was a child of the Great Depression, and was a young woman during World War II; and leaves behind a wonderful legacy of four generations, including three great-great grandchildren.

Daisy Bedell loved her family very dearly. In her last years, she spent many hours praying both day and night for her large family.

Daisy outlived all of her �ve sisters, Kathleen, Alice, May, Thelma and Mattie. Daisy is survived by her six children (and their families), Sandra Lee O’Farrell (Donald), Donald Ray Mullen (Sue Ann), Gordon Blake Green (Lynn), Erroll Wayne Green (Lucy), Karen Green Lewis (Bob), and Natalie Green Hibbard (Terry); her grandchildren, Beth O’Farrell, Barton O’Farrell, Amy Mullen, Scott Mullen, Steven Mullen, Alexander Green, Ellen Green, Peter Keyes, Jr., Stephanie Lewis, Christopher Butler, Dane Butler, Ashley Shaffer; and her many great and great, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Daisy o�en said during times of hardships, “�is, too, shall pass”.

Daisy was an exceptional person, lived an extraordinary life, and is loved by many. She will never be forgotten, and we hope to see her again someday in Heaven.

Services were held November 18, 2016 in Saint Bernard Memorial Gardens in Chalmette, Louisiana under the direction of Saint Bernard Memorial Funeral Home.

To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please v isit w w w.stbernardmemorial.com

Roland “Elvis”Joseph Laborde

R o l a n d “Elvis” Joseph Laborde passed away peacefully o n S u n d ay, November 13, 2016 at the age of 52. His final days were spent surrounded by

his backup singers, dancers, fans and groupies. He was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Edith Bordelon Laborde. Brother of Jan Urbani. Uncle of David Hupp and Jason Hupp. First cousin of Karen “1st momma” De�es (the late Raymond), Tina “sister-in-law” McCarthy (Andre), Helen Maddie and the late Clayton McDaniel (Diana). “Brother” of Christy Moritz and Stacy Livengood. He is also survived and fondly remembered by many other relatives and dear friends, especially Jill “2nd momma” Smith.

Roland was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Pearl River County, Mississippi. He loved performing as Elvis, bowling and participating in the Special Olympics. Roland never met a stranger. He was well loved and a�ectionately known for his good nature, generous heart and famous dance moves.

Services were held November 17, 2016. He was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Oray Joseph Marks, IIIOray Joseph Marks, III, age 32 years old, passed away peacefully in his home on November 8, 2016 in St. Bernard, LA. Survived by his loving soul mate, Kelly Kahrs

and her children, Quinn Stutts and

Miranda Teresa McDanielMiranda Teresa McDaniel went

to be with the lord on November 1st ,2016 at the age of 31. She was the loving mother of Dayton Lang.  �e loving daughter of Leontine (Joan) McDaniel and her late father Cleveland Joseph Meranto. She survived by her late grandparents Blaine McDaniel,and Juanita McDaniel, Ruth Meranto and Joesph Meranto. She survived by her sister’s Brittany McDaniel, and Jennifer Kellar. Her two brothers Keith and Glenn Meranto. She also survived by her aunts Betty Nelson, Irene Eumont ,and the late Juanita McDaniel. Her uncle’s Daniel McDaniel, Frank McDaniel ,Mitchell McDaniel, Roy McDaniel ,and the late Kenneth McDaniel. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Miranda will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a loving  mother,  daughter, sister, and friend to many. A memorial service will be held for her in Mississippi .  

Mitsuko HallMitsuko Hall, age

83 years, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Dudley H. Hall. Loving mother of Karen H. Anderson (Scott). Grandmother of Sophia Grace and Jacob

Anderson. Daughter of the late Ichiro Toya and Kikue Toya. Sister of Setsuko Oyama, Nozuma Toya, and the late Yoshiko Tanaka and Noboru Toya.

Services were held November 19, 2016. Interment will be at a later date in St. Louis Cemetery #1. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Kayla Stutts. Son of the late Oray Joseph Marks, II and Mary “Beth” Elizabeth Davis. Brother of Corey Marks, Nicole Reno (Raymond, Jr.), Monique Marks (Simon), Courtney Guzman (Je�ery), and Christina Marks. Uncle of Raymond, III, Nicolas, Madelyne, Izabella, and Sophia. Also survived by his longtime best friend and business partner, Chad Stechmann, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Oray was a full time commercial �sherman on the White Lightnin’ and a graduate of the Youth Challenge Program. He was a passionate giver and always helped everyone he came in contact with. He had a knack of leaving them with a smile on their face.

Services were held November 17, 2016. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

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Arrests_______________________ St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office8 Arrests & News Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - The St. Bernard News

CHALMETTE•Ivy Watkins 27, 9111 Amour Dr, Fugitive(2)•Melvin Ward 47, 9103 Atreus, Domestic Abuse Battery•Jeremy Vondyke 35, 3517 Volpe St, Criminal Trespass, Fugitive(11), �e� of Goods Under 500•Jerome F Theriot 29, 2304 Gallo Dr, Fugitive(3)•Kelly Stann 41, 410 E Celestine, Theft of Goods Under 500•Jeffery Pastrana 37, 33014 Jean La�tte Pkwy, Parole Violator, Fugitive, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Drugs Schedule II, Drugs Schedule IV•Danielle E Lee 29 29, 8536 Valor Dr, �e� of Goods Under 500, Contributing to the Delinquincy of a Juvenile, Bench Warrant•John Leblanc 44, 115 W Phillip Crt, Bond Surrender(4),Bench Warrant(4)•Prakashini D Isaac 30, 3213 Jupiter Dr, Agg Assault with Firearm•Janron Isaac 34, 3213 Jupiter, Domestic Abuse Battery•Tedrick B Hurts 51, 3719 Richelieu St, Fugitive•Nyles M Hughes 25, 2400 Rosetta, Bond Surrender(2)•Cedranesia N Gabriel 27, 3918 derbingy, �e� of Goods Under 500, Fugitive(5)•Joseph Ford 20, 410 E Celestine Dr, �e� of Goods Under 500•Terrell J Dobard 19, 2107 Montesquieu St, Bond Surrender•Randy M Delise 27, 3612 Corinne Dr,

Fugitive(5)•Terrence Dejean 23, 2512 Packenham Dr, Possession of Marijuana 1st O�ense, Schedule IV Possession of a CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Schedule II Possession od a CDS, Violate One-Way Tra�c, Schedule I DIST/WTD of a CDS, Schedule 1 DIST/WTD of a CS, Schedule II Possession of a CDS, DU Dosage Units/Items (Units)•Jazmin Brown 23, 4000 Rose Ave, Fugitive(3)•David W Brown 36, 3900 Gallo Dr, Bench Warrant(2)•Muath Askar 22, 2521 Jackson Blvd, Illegal Possession of Stolen 50-1500, �e� of Goods 500-1500•Neftali Alverez 33, 8700 W Judge Perez Dr, Dist Peace Drunk

ARABI•Andre Neff 48, 134 Esteban, Disturbing the Peace•Ronnie Landry 24, 1024 Angela St, Driver Not Licensed, Proper Equip on Vehicle, MVI Sticker, Expired, Renewal Registration, Fugitive•Keith L Hebert 27, 128 Nutria Dr, Fugitive

VIOLET•Stefanie R Tremblay 39, 3024 Farmsite St, �e� of Goods Under 500•Ricky Luttrell 40, 3024 Farmsite Rd, �e� of Goods Under 500•Ireielle Lafrance 28, 2409 St Matthew Cir, Driver Not Licensed, Illegal Tinting of a Window•Brandon S Harris 32, 3316 Angelique Dr, Domestic Abuse Battery, Fugitive

•Lawrenisha T Grant 19, 2104 Colonial Blvd, Battery/Aggravated, Assault/Aggravted, Bench Warrant•Jarred Dufrene 26, 5012 E La 46, Simple Battery•Janae J Bienemy 24, 3316 Shannon, Bench Warrant

ST BERNARD•Joseph J Tranchina 43, 1923 Deborah, Bench Warrant•Bradley J Anderson 43, 1921 Todd Dr, Assault/ Simple

MERAUX•Eddie Verdin 38, 5012 E St Bernard Hwy, Simple Battery•John August Smiles 31, 2021 Walkers Ln Driving License Suspended, Turning/ Required Signal, Schedule I Possession of Marijuana•Jordan M Ronsonette 17, 2508 Meraux Ln, Criminal Traspass

OUTSIDE ST BERNARD PARISH•Arlitria Williams 42, 2321 Alvar St, Possession of Marijuana 1st O�ense, No Insurance•Adrienne M Weathers 34, 39976 Silverado Ln, Drugs-Schedule IV, Drugs-Schedule III, Drugs-Schedule

IV, Contraband in Correction Center•Dominique M Torregano 31, 8017 Bullard Ave, Driving while Intoxicated, Expired Driver’s License, Reckless Operation Vehicle•Jamie D Tate 33, 1831 Ursulines Ave, Probation Violator•Eddie Patterson 26, 428 S Jefferson, Schedule 1 DIST/WTD of a CDS, Schedule IV Poss of a CDS,Felony Carrying Illegal Weapon, Use of Firearm CDS, Fugitive•Ronnie C Morgan 30, 1005 St Maurice St, Simple Burglary, Fugitive•Shawn Matthews 36, 1824 Tita St, Fugitive(5)•Rene T Johnson 29, 1110 Valence, Bench Warrant(3), Housing for Other Agency•Kelvin Green 33, 826 4th St, Fugitive(3)•Michael L Dixon 50, 420 Delery St, Fugitive(7)•Dwayne Davis 46, 901 Gretna Blvd, Fugitive•Justin Calway 23, 8622 Nelson St, Simple Battery, Bench Warrant•Keith J Bourg 47, 31172 Cypress St, Bench Warrant

Technology back�red on three young men booked with the� of two outdoor surveillance cameras worth a total of $1,000 when a camera got a photo of one of them and it went to the phone of the property owner, Sheri� James Pohlmann said.

The cameras were on trees on property in eastern St. Bernard Parish and had Internet connectivity, making the photo go straight to the phone of the land owner, the sheriff said. He discovered the the� and called the Sheri�’s O�ce.

One of the thieves was directly identi�ed through the photo when he was later stopped for driving recklessly and the other two were also in the vehicle, the sheri� said.

Both stolen cameras were recovered at the home of one of the passengers in the vehicle and all were booked with the�. �e owner was given the cameras back by

deputies.�e three arrested

Nov. 16 and booked with theft are Ryan Bartholomew and Tyler Mauroner, both 19 and from Lacombe; and Trey Raybon, 17, 1225 Bayou Road in eastern St. Bernard

B a r t h o l o m e w was the one whose picture the land owner received on his phone and showed sheri�’s deputies. He was also driving recklessly in eastern St. Bernard a�er the the�s and was recognized when he was stopped, the sheri� said.

Raybon was being held in St. Bernard Parish Prison.on $5,000 bond and the other two were released on $2,000 bonds.

Three Men Booked With Theft

Trey Raybon

Tyler Mauroner

Ryan Bartholomew

You can obviously be arrested for driving the wrong way on a one-way street – but especially if illegal drugs are found in the vehicle.

Sheri� James Pohlmann said a man now living in Chalmette and one from New Orleans were stopped Monday a�ernoon, Nov. 14, going the wrong way in the 2500 block of Packenham Drive - near the driver’s residence - by agents of the Sheri�’s O�ce Special Investigations Divi-sion.

�e sheri� said the tra�c stop ul-timately led to the �nding of a sub-stantial amount of drugs worth at least $17,000, including 4.3 ounces of powdered MDMA, nearly 1.5 ounces of heroin, 58 prescription pills, near-ly an ounce of marijuana, four guns including a shotgun and $855 cash.

A�er the stop, an initial inves-tigation by agents found two hand-guns, 54 Tramadol pain pills, 21 grams of marijuana and two Oxy-codone pain pills in the vehicle, the sheri� said. Both the driver, Terrence Dejean, 23, 2512 Packenham Drive; and passenger Eddie Patterson, 26, of New Orleans a convicted felon, were arrested.

From the �ndings in the vehi-cle, both were booked with posses-

sion of a �rearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, with possession with intent to distribute the Tramadol and mari-juana and possession of the Oxycodone.

Patterson was also booked with possession of a �rearm by a con-victed felon.

A search warrant for Dejean’s residence was also obtained from a judge. At the residence, 4.3 ounces of powdered MDMA worth an estimat-ed $12,100, nearly 1.5 ounces of her-oin worth $4,000, two hydrocodone tablets, some marijuana, the shot-gun and a handgun and $855 cash was found, Sheri� Pohlmann said. Several types of drug paraphernalia including scales were also located.

Dejean was booked alone with possession with intent to distribute heroin and MDMA, and possession of marijuana, the hydrocodone and drug paraphernalia found in the res-idence.

�e two men were being held in St. Bernard Parish Prison, with bond for Dejean set at $100,000 and bond for Patterson set at $30,000.

Two Men Arrested, Guns andDrugs Valued at $17,000 Seized

Terrence Dejean

Eddie Patterson

Education_____________________ Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - The St. Bernard News Education 9

LACOSTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNovember Terrific Kids

School News, Learning Opportunities, Events, Awards

Students in Mrs. Arnona’s Kindergarten Class at Lacoste Elementary celebrated �anksgiving by holding a Feast! Parents brought many items and together we all celebrated as a school family.

Thanksgiving Feast

L acoste E lementa r y School is proud to announce the November Terri�c Kids! Congratulations to all students who were nominated as a Terri�c Kid! Go Bulldogs!

4-H Club Members, Junior Leaders and Adult Volunteer Leaders from St. Bernard attend Officer/Leader Training at Belle Chasse Primary School on Saturday, October 25, 2014.  Youth from Arabi Elementary, Chalmette Elementary, Lacoste Elementary, Davies Elementary, Gauthier Elementary, Trist Middle School, St. Bernard Middle School, Chalmette High School, and Lynn Oaks joined with 4-H Club members from Plaquemines, Orleans, and Je�erson at this regional training. 

  �e training started with an Installation of O�cers Ceremony

for 4-H Club Officers where they pledged to uphold the responsibilities of their office.  Following the Installation of Officers youth attended mini-workshops where youth were taught how to preside over a 4-H Club Meeting and how to perform the responsibilities of the o�ce to which they were elected..  Educational programs included:  How to conduct a 4-H Club Meeting, Skillstastics, Team Building, Healthy Snacks and Science activities.  At the same time 4-H Club Leaders attended workshops designed to help them strengthen their 4-H Club.

4-H Officer Leader Training

4-H Club members

from the area had a great

time learning new skills at the 4-H

Officer/Leader Training.

JOSEPH DAVIES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCamping Adventure

The second graders at Joseph Davies Elementary participated in a week long camping adventure in October.  Students learned about the environment, endangered Louisiana species, and things to do to protect the environment on a camping trip. All learning was tied into a camping theme, including reading around a camp �re. Pictured here are Erin Johnston’s 2nd graders.

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Stitch In Time Club, an organization under the St. Bernard Volunteers for Family & Community, that is sponsored by the LSU Ag Center, held their Thanksgiving luncheon at the home of Sylvia Guillot, in Sylvia Estates.

Stitch in Time Thanksgiving Luncheon

Cabrini’s Science Squad was invited to St. Christopher School where they made the Water Cycle presentation.

Science chair Ann Smart with student assistants Lauren Blady’17 and Elizabeth Favret’18 explained to the 59 students in the three, sixth grade classes, how water cycles through the environment and the processes t goes through.

“Showing the children that if we start with water in the ocean, it can evaporate and go up into the atmosphere,” Ann Smart explained. “When it cools, it condenses in

clouds and comes back to earth as precipitat ion. On earth, it can soak up into the ground fall

into a body of water like a lake or river. It can be frozen in a glacier or be taken in by a plant or an animal.”

�e presentation is speci�cally designed for the elementary level and includes various activities to engage them and keep them on the subject. “We began with a water cycle song using hand motions like water going up into a cloud or falling back to the ground.” From the song the students were given a leather cord with a lanyard hook on it. �ey started at one station and took a bead representing water then moved on to the next station. Each station is sign-labeled, such as blue for the ocean or green for a plant. �ey rolled a die to �nd out where to go next and what process got them there. �ey did this 20 times then

tied it off to hang from their book bags to remember the water cycle.

T he Sc ience Squad is an academic activity open to all schools in the New Orleans area that helps expand the STEM concept at the elementary level. Hands-on science activities exploring Chemistry, Physics, Life and Environmental Sciences are led by Cabrini science teachers and student assistants. Teachers can choose from a variety of topics, or request a topic and the Science Squad will do their best to accommodate you. Topics are available in the

Science Squad brochure mailed to all schools or on the Cabrini website. Schools may invite the Science Squad to visit their classes, or have their class visit the Science Squad at Cabrini.

For more information, please visit www.cabrinihigh.com; email wedadmin@cabrinihigh.com or call Ardley Hanemann at 504-784-1109.

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Cabrini Science Squad Takes Water Cycle to St. Christopher

Elizabeth Favret (left), a junior at Cabrini, and Ann Smart, Cabrini’s Science department chair, conduct an activity with the sixth graders at St. Christopher in Metairie.

Through the support of a St. Bernard Parish Community Devel-opment Block Grant (CDBG), and St. Bernard Parish O�ce of Film and Television, a professional �lm indus-try standard workforce development training will be o�ered at Nunez Community College. �is program is coordinated by Jamie Landry-Zim-mer, a �lm industry workforce de-velopment professional, and will be o�ered free of charge to those who qualify and are selected to partici-pate.

�e program will provide train-ing that meets industry standards in acting, independent �lm-making and production. Film industry standard seminars will also be o�ered free of charge to the general public. To-gether, these training programs will situate St. Bernard Parish as a center for the development of an indigenous Louisiana �lm industry.

�e �rst portion of the program is professional �lm and television actor training. Modeled on conser-vatory training, the actors’ program is for working actors in Louisiana; �rst o�ered last spring to St. Bernard residents only. �e program is now open to all Louisiana residents. Par-ticipants will be selected by audition, resume, and intent to use training to work as an actor.

Acting classes will be taught by well-known casting director, acting coach/instructor, and professional actress, Candi Brooks Silvestri. Ac-tors will also be guided in profes-

sional development, resume building, and social media/website training.  Each participant will also receive a �lm industry standard head shot from make-up artist Jami Ross, and photographer Jackson Beals of Mag-azine Street Headshots.

Applicants (who must be 17-years-old or older) should send a resume and head shot or picture via email to Jamie Landry-Zimmer at ja-mielzimmer@gmail.com. �e dead-line to apply is Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time.  Only quali�ed applicants will be in-vited to audition Saturday, Dec. 3.  Classes will be held Saturdays, Dec. 10 and 17, and Jan. 7, 14, and 21 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Headshots will be taken the weekend of Jan. 27 - 29. Up to ��een participants will be selected for this round of training.

“We are committed to providing industry standard workforce devel-opment opportunities to not only our residents of St. Bernard, but to all residents within our service area who are seeking employment in this industry,” said Nunez Communi-ty College Chancellor, Dr. �omas Warner.

St. Bernard Parish President, Guy McInnis, also expressed his support for this type of program that pairs educational institutions and local industries.

“St. Bernard Parish Government is committed to working with high-er education and other industries like �lm and entertainment in providing

jobs to local residents,” said McInnis.This film industry standard

workforce development has broad-based support from state and local o�cials who have worked closely with the �lm industry in Louisiana and have grown this sector of the economy through tax incentive pro-grams.

State Senator J.P. Morrell com-mented, “Tax incentives are a very good thing for our state, and we have to do everything to foster it through a strongly developed workforce.”  Mor-rell continued, “Nunez Community College’s e�orts are directly support-ing job development in Louisiana and is making our investment better.”

Morell’s sentiment is echoed by State Representative Garofalo, Di-rector of Film and Television for St. Bernard Parish-Ryan Fink, Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association (LFEA) President-Robert Vosbein, and State Representative Walt Leger, III.

Representative Garofalo said, “Nunez Community College is cre-ating workforce training that is valu-able not only for St. Bernard’s econo-my, but for our state’s economy.”

This training is vital to both local �lm productions and actors. According to Fink, “A 10% state tax incentive is given for every local hire, which is bene�cial to everyone when a production employs Louisiana residents.”  In addition, St. Bernard just adopted a Parish Ordinance to add another 3.5% to approved pro-

ductions that hire local residents, “With the support of the Council and Parish President, Guy McGinnis, the new incentive program will help lock in more productions to �lm in St. Ber-nard.”

Robert Vosbein stated, “Unique programs like this one at Nunez Community College prepare future talent and industry workers for qual-ity �lm jobs. �ey complement the second to none infrastructure and opportunities that our state o�ers.”

“�is kind of workforce training tool will bring us a step closer to what we hope the program will continue to be—a job creator and economic driv-er for small business growth, “said State Representative Walter Leger, III.

Supporters of this initiative include: �e St. Bernard Parish O�ce of Film and Television, St. Bernard Parish Government, St. Bernard Parish Economic Development Foundation, St. Bernard Parish ADA Board, �e Meraux Foundation, Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association (LFEA), New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC),  New Orleans Film Society (NOFS), Louisiana Economic Development Department of Film and Television, THE RANCH Studio, Incubator, LLC, Magazine Street Headshots, �e COOL Cooperative,  State Senator J.P. Morrell, State Rep. Ray Garofalo, State Rep. Paul Hollis.

Nunez Community College is an open-enrollment comprehensive community college offering over 30 academic and technical programs. Registration for Spring 2017 is open now. Spring classes begin on January 17, 2017. Visit www.nunez.edu or call (504) 278-6467 to apply and enroll.

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Bicycle Social Rides Start Upin St. Bernard

For the past few weeks, colorfully lit bicycles have been traversing parish streets. Grab your bicycles and join other bicyclists for a leisurely bicycle ride through St. Bernard neighborhoods. Similar social rides have been taking place throughout the metropolitan area and now the rides have come to St. Bernard. Initiated by Bike St. Bernard and Linda Hebert, who started the popular Gretna Social Ride, the rides take place weekly. For the �rst few months, the rides will begin at First Baptist Church

in Chalmette, but new routes are being developed, and eventually the plan is to have the ride initiate from di�erent locations in the parish. �e rides take place on �ursday nights and start promptly at 7:00 pm. If you want to purchase lights for your bicycle, they will be on sale before the ride starts, and people will be available to help you put them on your bicycle.

For more information, see the St. Bernard Social Ride Facebook page and the Bike St. Bernard Facebook page.

St. Bernard Social Ride cyclists at Val Riess ParkThe members of the Oliver Pollock Chapter, Francois de Lery Chapter and the Vieux Carre’ Chapter “joined forces” to cut, sew and iron 172 patriotic inspired “Pillowcases for Patriots” and presented them to Michele Colindres, Assistant Activities Coordinator of the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve. They sewed enough pillowcases so that each war veteran can be given a pillowcase and as new war veterans enter the home they, too, will receive a patriotic pillowcase. The idea was developed by Oliver Pollock Chapter’s Organizing Regent, Mary

Ellen Menge. �e ladies met once a week for 7 weeks to complete the project. Pictured at the presentation are: Darleen McDonald, Christyn Elliott, Mary Ellen Menge, Michele Colindres, Bonnie Cook, Martha Bauman and Ann Bellard. Missing from the photo is Kay Alpaugh who hosted the ladies each week.

Three DAR Chapters Present Pillowcasesto War Veterans Home

The St. Bernard Volunteers for Family and Community,  Inc. (SBVFC) Christmas Fund Raiser is fast approach i ng. T he luncheon / fashion show will be on Saturday, December 3 at the Maumus Center, 721 Friscoville Ave., Arabi, La. Doors will open at 11 am, with lunch being served at 11:30, and the fashion show at 12:30. We will be featuring some of our prior scholarship winners as models.

�e highlight of the day will be the ra�e drawing at 1:30 pm with a grand prize of $500.00 and other items including a television, a pirogue loaded with seafood boiling supplies, a pearl necklace and many more…Tickets are $1.00 each.

SBVFC has been awarding scholarships to graduating high school seniors, who are residents of St. Bernard  Parish, for the last 7 years and this

fund raiser will enable our group to continue the tradition with four $1,000. scholarships.

Luncheon / fashion show tickets are $20.00 each and can be purchased from Arabi Food Store, 650 Friscoville Ave., Jeanfreau’s, 2324 Paris Rd., the St. Bernard Visitor’s Center, 409 Aycock St., or you may call Judy H. (504-400-3657) or Shirley Pechon (504-250-3641). Get your luncheon tickets early as we are limited to 100 tickets.

Come join us for a spectacular kicko� to the Christmas season!

SBVFC Christmas (Without the Tour) Fund Raiser

HappyThanksgiving

fromThe St. Bernard News

12 Community & News Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - The St. Bernard News

According to a survey recently commissioned by Shriners Hospitals for Children®, many Americans do not follow key fire and burn safety tips during the holiday season, which can be one of the most dangerous times of year. �at is why, on November 15, Shriners Hospitals for Children will once again promote holiday �re safety and burn prevention with the Be Burn Aware campaign.

Shriners Hospita ls for Children will release public service announcements (PSAs), featuring actor Joe Minoso from the NBC hit show Chicago Fire, urging families to take precautions like watering live Christmas trees daily to reduce �re risks. Additionally, a holiday �re safety and burn awareness quiz will be available online to test public knowledge and provide tools to learn more. 

Here's how you can help:Be the Voice of Fire and Burn

Safety in Your Community: Fresh cut Christmas trees are the most dangerous source of house

fires during the holidays. One of the key ways to educate the community about tree safety is to take the information to the source – anywhere live trees are sold.

Create a Visible Reminder: Shriners Hospitals for Children created Fezzy-themed Be Burn Aware tree tags with useful tips on how to keep Christmas trees �re safe. �ese tree tags can be taken to local tree distributers and handed out at community events. Visit the materials ordering system on shrinersvillage.com to order your safety tree tags.

Spread the Word: We encourage you to share this useful information with your friends, family, businesses and the public at any community event. 

Learn More: Tips to prevent burn injuries, activity sheets for children and educational videos for the entire family are available at beburnaware.org.

Be Burn Aware This Holiday Season

�e St. Bernard Port, Harbor &Terminal District is pleased to report its Violet Terminal has seen signi�cant growth in the number of vessel berths and total tonnage since the start of cargo operations in 2015.

During its �rst three months of operation under the St. Bernard Port, the Violet Terminal saw four ship calls between October and December of 2015, resulting in a tonnage total of 19,801.339. During the next 9-month period, between January and September of 2016, the Port docked 32 vessels in Violet, moving a total of 187,858.017 in tonnage.

According to Dr. Robert Scafidel, the Port’s executive director, between October, 2015 and September, 2016 the Violet Terminal saw a total of 36 vessel

berths, resulting in the transferring of 207,659.356 in total tonnage.

Sca�del said he is pleased with the Violet Terminal’s tonnage calculations for its first year of operation and foresees continued growth in the future.

“�e past year’s �gures indicate a significant growth in cargo tonnage for the Violet Terminal,” Sca�del said. “We look forward to an even greater increase in vessel tra�c in Violet, and at our Arabi and Chalmette facilities as well during 2017.”

In addition to its Violet terminal, the St. Bernard Port’s maritime facilities also include Arabi and Chalmette Terminals/Industrial Parks, as well as Meraux and Chalmette Mid-Stream Mooring Facilities.

St. Bernard Port’s Violet Terminal Activity Report

D o r o t h y L y n n Gatewood Tyler passed away on November 10, 2016 in New Orleans, LA. Lynn was born in New Orleans, LA, December 19, 1941, to the late

John W. Gatewood and Ruth Graham Gatewood. She is survived by her �ve daughters Denise Silbernagel, Lisa

Dorothy LynnGatewood Tyler

PARISHWIDE OBITUARIES (continued from page 6)Googins, Debbie Charpio, Lana Smith and Angela Coonce, grandchildren William Aldridge, Kristen Aldridge, Terry Googins Jr, Joseph Googins, David Googins, Andrew Googins, Melissa Garcia, Matthew Googins, Mallory Charpio, Michael Perkins, Danielle Perkins, Alicia Margerum, Lyndsey Coonce, Ethan Coonce, Kayla LeBlanc, Jace LeBlanc and Alexis Lamarque, son’s-in-law Dale Silbernagle, Terry Googins Sr, Henry Charpio, Scotty Smith, and Ken Coonce and 16 great grandchildren. Lynn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Redden Tyler and her two sons Clayton Redden Tyler and Christopher Michael Tyler.

Lynn will be greatly missed by her family and friends but they are comforted in knowing that she has joined her husband, two sons and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven.

Services were held November 19, 2016 at the First Pentecostal Church in Chalmette, Louisiana.

Camille A. TrahanCamille A. Trahan passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Ida Mae Solar Trahan for 59 years. Loving father of Carol T. Gallagher (Allen Gallagher), Joseph W. Trahan (Daniel Cicet) and Donald Trahan (Judy Trahan). Proud grandfather of Brad Gallagher (Sonia) and

Je� Gallagher (Lori). Great grandfather of Emily Gallagher, Ella Gallagher and Gianna Gallagher. Preceded in death by his parents Augustan and Camellia Bourg Trahan; one sister and two brothers.

Camille enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943. He proudly served in World War II & the Korean Con�ict and was honorably discharged in 1951. He joined the United States Coast Guard Reserve in 1968 and retired as a Warrant O�cer a�er 20 years of service. Camille was an employee of Murphy Oil and retired a�er many years of service and

served as a Louisiana Notary for many years. He was an active member with St. Bernard Council Aging and a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Camille will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends.

Services were held November 22, 2016. He was laid to rest with military honors in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie, LA. In lieu of �owers, please consider a donation to the veterans organization of your choice, in memory of Camille A. Trahan. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Gerald Russell Wahl, Sr. at 83 years old, died on November 18, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Maudry Boudreaux Wahl. Loving father of Gerald Jr., Anthony,

Michael, Joseph, Daryl and the late Angelina Mary Wahl (infant). Son of the late Alfred Wahl and Angeline Spadoni Wahl. Brother of the late Lillian Sovich Landry, Alfred Wahl, Jr., Rita Wahl, George Wahl, �elma Wahl Berggren, Geraldine Wahl Wilson and Ronald Wahl. Father-in-law of Gwendolyn, Penny, Connie and Kasey. Grandfather

Gerald Russell Wahl, Sr.

of Brandon, Brittany, Jessica, Mandy, A.J., Dillon, Kristie, Michael, Jr., Heather, Kandis, Joby, Gabrielle and Kaitelinn. Great Grandfather of Mackenzie, Miller, Hanna, Hayden, Harley, Harper, Claude IV, Oliver and Emma.

Mr. Wahl was a native of New Orleans and lifelong resident of Arabi, La. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church and a former parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and St. Henry’s Catholic Church. Mr. Wahl was a member of the International Longshoremen Local 3000, Atlantic & Gulf Stevedores, United Cab Assn., Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge #428, Scottish Right Temple 32nd degree, Covington Masonic Lodge #188, Packenham Chapter 3926, St. Bernard Shiners, St. Bernard Council on Aging, Italian American Marching Club and LA National Guard 141st Field Artillery.

Family, friends and members of his special clubs, Longshoremen and Waterfront workers and United Cab are invited to attend an evening visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, November 22nd from 6:00PM – 10:00PM and again on Wednesday morning, November 23rd from 8:30AM- 10:30AM.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, 2320 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA beginning at 11:00AM.  He will be laid to rest with his beloved wife, Maudry in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.

In Lieu of �owers please consider donating to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org) and Shriners Hospital (www.shrinershospitals.org).

To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please v isit w w w.stbernardmemorial.com