The St. Bernard NewsRemembering Our Past, Building a Better Future

www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Volume 51, Issue 16

INDEXCalendar of Events ..........................2 Community & State News ... 3, 10-12 Classifieds ..................................... 7 Education .........................9, 10 & 11Church Directory .............................2 Obituaries ................................... 5, 6 Arrest Reports ................................. 8 Entertainment ............................... 11

St. Bernard Jury convicts 50-year-old man of aggravated rape resulting in a life sentence

Wish Upon a Cure: American Cancer Society Relay For Life to return to St. Bernard

St. Bernard District Attorney Perry Nicosia today announced that Charles Williams, a 50-year-old man, has been convicted of aggravated rape of a Chalmette female. He is a career criminal with five prior convictions from other parishes. Nicosia said, “in St. Bernard his District Attor-ney’s Office and the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office have zero toler-ance for violent crime.” The case was presented to a St. Bernard jury with Judge Jacques San-

born presiding. The case is now set for sentencing, at which time he faces an automatic life sen-tence in prison without the pos-sibility of parole.

Nicosia said, “The defendant committed a reprehensible and terrifying assault on a vulnerable victim who had the courage to confront her attacker in court. The defendant has now been brought to justice and held ac-countable for his actions.”

District Attorney Perry M.

Nicosia commented after the trial “I’m pleased with the guilty verdict handed down by the St. Bernard jurors. Justice was served.” The District Attorney said, “today’s result is anoth-er example of the partnership between his office and the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office to ap-prehend and convict violent of-fenders who prey upon the resi-dents of St. Bernard Parish.”

When a community comes to-gether for a cause, magic hap-pens. The 2017 Relay For Life of St. Bernard Parish will be held next Saturday, April 22 at the St. Bernard Parish Government Complex Parking Lot (site of Crawfish Fest annually) at 8201 W. Judge Perez Drive in Chal-

mette from 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

This free event will feature a variety of delicious local cui-sines, non-stop music and up-beat ambiance, games and ac-tivities for the whole family, and the Relay For Life tradition of ceremonies honoring survivors, caregivers, and loved ones lost to the disease.

This year’s theme – “Wish Upon a Cure” – is a nod to Walt Disney’s canon of inspirational characters and fairytales which remind us never to give up on our dreams for a brighter future – free of cancer’s burden. A Best Disney Costume Contest will be held for both adults and chil-dren.

The American Cancer So-ciety is the nationwide com-munity-based voluntary health organization dedicated to elim-inating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advoca-cy, and service. Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society; staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 27 countries.

Last year’s Relay For Life of St. Bernard Parish raised over $62,000 to be put towards the American Cancer Society’s life-saving research, support programs and community ini-

tiatives, as well as to benefit the local New Orleans Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge. The nation-wide network of Hope Lodge communities provides not only free lodging to those receiving treatment away from home, but a supportive environment for cancer patients and their care-givers.

The history of Relay For Life is what inspires the format of the non-competitive relay event. In May 1985, Dr. Gordon “Gordy” Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Taco-ma, Washington, raising money to benefit the American Cancer Society. The next year he was

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APRIL 20• 2017 State of the Parish, Please join Par-ish President Guy McInnis as he delivers the 2017 State of the Parish address on Thurs-day, April 20, 2017 at the Sigur Civic Cen-ter Auditorium, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette.There will be two opportunities to attend the event: - Noon luncheon hosted by the St. Bernard

Chamber. Cost is $25.00 for members; $30 for non-members. For tickets call 504-277-4001.

- 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public

APRIL 22• Battle of the Models, A fundraiser to support the “We Lift You Up” fund - help-ing women embrace life beyond a cancer diagnosis. 36 cancer survivor role models will go “heel to heel” on stage against pro-fessional models in a runway show com-petition. Chalmette Civic Auditorium, 8245 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043. Runway Show 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Eloquent Productions Runway Show 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. (guests can check in as early as 5:30 p.m. to shop several vendor booths). Concessions will be available for sale. $25 General Ad-mission (open seating), $50 VIP Reserved Seating. Tickets available online at www.younightevents.com (“Buy Tickets”), or at All About Me Boutique in Chalmette.

APRIL 26• St. Bernard Tourist Commission meet-ing, The meeting will take place at The Vis-itor Center, 409 Aycock St., Arabi, La. The Agenda will include discussions of upcom-ing events, marketing, and planning. 4PM

APRIL 28• Fashion and all that Jazz, The fashion show and luncheon will be held on Friday, April 28th from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Freder-ick J Sigur Civic Center. Cost of the tickets $40.00 and can be purchased at All About Me, 1201 Judge Perez Dr. in Chalmette or contact Joy Lemoine at joylemoine@yahoo.com or call 504.430.9504. Deadline to pur-chase tickets is April 20th.

APRIL 29• RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 25 DUE TO WEATHER. St. Bernard Parish School Board Employees Lions Club, 9th Annual Golf Tournament, Oak Harbor Golf Course, 11:30 AM Sign-in, 11:30AM-12:30PM Put-ting contest qualifying, 12:30PM Putting contest finals, 1:00 PM Shotgun start. $90/golfer; $360/team. For additional informa-tion contact: Paul Granberry, 504-818-8932; David Fernandez, 504-818-8935; Charles Raviotta, 504-577-0435. Proceeds to ben-efit the St. Bernard Parish School Board Em-ployees Lions Club.

Daily• Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover 1815’s Battle of New Orleans with a rang-er talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. Free. Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte Nation-al Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Bara-taria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National His-torical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 689-3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela.• Chalmette National Cemetery Tour - Walk the national cemetery to discover its history and the stories of some of the thou-sands buried there. Meet at front porch of old cemetery superintendent’s lodge (two-story brick building just inside cemetery gate). Through March: Sundays, Mondays, Thurs-days, Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., noon, 2:00 p.m.; Fridays noon, 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. Free. Chalmette National Cemetery of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela.• Crescent City Culinaire Series - Free. French Quarter Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans. 589-3882 ext. 227 or www.nps.gov/jela.

Weekly, Thursday• St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New Year with our bike riding group. We ride at night with lighted wheels through neighbor-hoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6:00 PM, Ride at 7:00 PM (sharp). Meets at First Baptist Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Ber-nard Hwy., Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale before the ride. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Bernard Social Ride” and join our group.

Monthly, 4th Wednesday• St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei-mer’s Caregiver Support Group, designed to provide emotional, educational, and social support for caregiver’s through reg-ularly scheduled meetings. Participants develop methods and skills to solve prob-lems. The group encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical, and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with Dementia. St. Bernard Parish Hospital first floor conference room, 2:00 PM.

Events in nearby Parishes• APRIL 21 - Comedian Jim Gaffigan, Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets for Jim Gaffigan can be purchased at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box

office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.• APRIL 27 - SUM 41, House of Blues in New Orleans, LA. Sum 41, Pierce The Veil and Emerosa’s We Will Detonate Tour, pre-sented by Loudwire Live. All tickets are available at http://piercetheveiltix.com.• MAY 4 - Sweet Crude, D.B.A. in New Orleans (618 Frenchmen Street). Tickets can be purchased at https://goo.gl/0j4eML. http://sweetcrudeband.com/• MAY 8 - Pixies with Public Access TV, Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA. Tickets go are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com, livenation.com or by calling 800-745-3000. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.• MAY 12 - Walker Lukens, One Eyed Jacks (615 Toulouse St, 70130) in New Or-leans, LA. For more information, please visit: http://www.walkerlukens.com/.• MAY 13 - The Chainsmokers with spe-cial guest Kiiara and featuring Emily Warren, Smoothie King Center in New Or-leans, LA. Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.com; and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 800-745-3000• JUNE 9 - Journey with special guest, Asia, Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. performing all their classic hits. Tickets on ticketmaster.com; Charge by phone: (800) 745-3000; Smoothie King Center Box Office.• JUNE 13 - Third Eye Blind, Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square. In recognition to their fans for 20 years down, Third Eye Blind will, for the first time in their storied history, play their debut album, considered one of the great rock records of all time, in its entirety, as part of a night of music in-cluding their latest, “We Are Drugs.” Please see www.livenation.com for tickets.• JUNE 13 - WWE Smackdown Live!, Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. 6:45 PM. WWE returns to New Orleans when Smackdown is broadcast to the world live from New Orleans! Tickets start at $20.00!! (plus facility fees). Go to www.ticketmaster.com to buy your tickets! Tickets also avail-able at the Smoothie King Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets or 800-745-3000.• JUNE 27 - Boston, Saenger Theater, New Orleans. The timeless songs appeal to young and old alike, so it’s not surprising to see concert audiences that span generations.• JUNE 28 - Vans Warped Tour, presented by Journeys, Metairie at the Shrine on Airline (aka Zephyr Field) 6000 Airline Drive. 11:00 AM. Ticket Locations: JOURNEYS STORES: Limited quantity of dicounted tickets are available at select journeys stores. For full information and to find your nearest loca-tion visit journeys.com/warpedtickets. DAY OF SHOW TICKETS: Day of show tickets are available at the venue box office.

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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. masses7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am

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

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

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

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

Celebration Church831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge PerezDr., 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 Ministry682-0333 • 6201 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, worship10:30am

Covenant United Meth-odist 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 and6pm • Wed. 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, Service10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service6:30pm

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 Fami-ly Worship Center419-0288 • 2605 Munster, MerauxSun. Service 8am • Wed. Service7pm

Gethsemane Lutheran Church 271-42542825 Paris Rd, Chalmette

Worship 9am • Sun. School10:30am

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. school8am, worship 9am • Thur. 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 Fellowship781-4414 • 120 E. Solidelle, Ste.A, Chalmette, Sun. service 10am

Lighthouse Pentecos-tal Church 272-0785•7724 E.St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school10am, 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 MassesMon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:30am •Tues. 6:30pm • Sat. 4pm • Sun.9&11am

Poydras Baptist Church of St. Bernard8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship10:30am

Praise Temple Fellow-ship 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 massesMon/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. BernardHwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am •Sevice 10amTues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm

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

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joined by friends and family, and the movement grew into what it is today. Relay is a team fundraising event where team mem-bers take turns walking around a designated path symbolic of Dr. Klatt’s mission. Each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps.

The day’s events will kick off at 2:00 p.m. Saturday with the Opening Ceremony, followed by special recognition for survi-vors and caregivers at 2:30 p.m. Zumba class will be held for at-tendees at 7:00 p.m., and a neon-hued Glow Run will take place at 8:00 p.m. Glow Run registration is open on-site and available for $10 (children 5 and under free), and there will be awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, along with brightest runner. The power-ful Luminaria Ceremony honoring those lost to cancer will light up the night at 9:00 p.m. Luminarias will be available to pur-chase and decorate for $10 at each team booth. Other attrac-tions include a craft fair, DJ, balloon release and silent auction.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life Community Manager Jasmine Short said, “The St. Bernard Relay volunteer leaders have gone above and beyond to ensure that this year’s event will be one to remember. I am so proud of the strides we’ve already made through our fundraising efforts! It’s an inspiring moment to see community members of all ages work together for such a meaningful cause. Together we can create a brighter future free of cancer and the suffering it creates.”

Survivors and caregivers in the St. Bernard community who have not yet signed up to Relay are more than welcome to at-tend. We encourage you to join us in our efforts in the fight against cancer.

For more information, contact Jasmine Short at jasmine.short@cancer.org or 504-219-2291.

RELAY from Page 1 Are you an active or retired federal employee?The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association

(NARFE) is the only organization whose mission is to preserve the pay and benefits of both active federal employees and federal re-tirees, as well as their spouses. Major threats looming in the 115th Congress could adversely impact the federal workforce. NARFE Chapter 1398 will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Sicilian Room of Rocky and Carlos Restaurant, 613 St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. If you are an active federal employee or a federal retiree, please consider at-tending. Spouses are also welcome and encouraged to participate. It is up to each of us to do our part to protect what we have worked for and rightfully deserve. Point of contact for additional information is pamela.e.marks1953@gmail.com, publicity officer.

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Cypress tree planting in CaernarvonChalmette High School Biology Students planted cypress

trees in Caernarvon. While planting trees the group encountered a snake.

Special thanks to Teacher Monica Hentz and Chalmette High School for their assistance with the restoration project.

Biology students

Teacher, Monica Hentze, Coastal Advisor George Ricks, Coastal Advisory Jerry Graves and Coastal Director John Lane.

UNO Federal Credit Union holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for

their Chalmette Branch

Borgnemouth Braves White

Officials with UNO Federal Credit Union (UNOFCU) held a Rib-bon Cutting Ceremony and an Open House event at their Chal-mette Branch located inside the St. Bernard Parish Government Complex, 8201 W. Judge Perez Drive. The event began at 11:00 a.m. with the Ribbon Cutting followed by refreshments, jambalaya from Today’s Ketch Seafood and Bread Pudding from MeMe’s Bar & Grille. Also, the Credit Union held a Grand Prize drawing for 5 day cruise for 2. For more information on UNOFC contact 504-278-4259.

About UNOFCU UNOFCU, a full-service financial institution with over $25 million

in assets, was chartered in 1972 to serve members of the Univer-sity of New Orleans (UNO) Community and currently provides fi-nancial products and services to 5,000 member owners. Through-out its 45-year history, UNOFCU has collaborated with UNO and members of the extended community to provide low-cost financial services and financial education. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the United States Treasury Department, UNOFCU promotes savings and provides affordable credit and retail banking services to economically challenged com-munities. A nonprofit cooperative, UNOFCU is owned by its mem-bers and is insured and regulated by the National Credit Union Ad-ministration (NCUA), an independent agency of the United States Government.

Why St. Bernard Parish? In 2015, UNOFCU applied to the NCUA for an expansion of its

charter. Included in the expansion request was St. Bernard Parish. The Parish is designated by the CDFI Fund as an Investment Area, indicating that it is a financially underserved area. Upon receiving the expansion, planning began on what was to be the first credit union to receive permission to serve all residents of St Bernard as well people who work and attend school there. With an estimat-ed population exceeding 45,000, St Bernard is a vibrant, growing community in which UNOFCU has established a physical pres-ence. In addition to its office in the St Bernard Parish Government Complex, the Credit Union operates a drive-up ATM on premises and provides services to over 100 St Bernard Community mem-bers since opening in mid-December 2016.

Players [L-R]: Brady Wust, Talan Chilton, Brennan Melancon, Josh Moity, Noah Wagner, Tanner Troxclair, Sophie Haiko, Braylie Wininger, and Kennedy Hammers. Coaches [L-R]: Stephanie Wust, Joey Wagner, and Heather Wagner.

St. Bernard Parish Recreation Leisure Department 4 year old soccer team.

He further expressed his appreciation for the residents of St. Bernard for showing up for jury duty, which is a vital part of our criminal justice system.

Nicosia is proud to recognize Assistant District Attorneys Jac-que Touzet and Michael Morales for their hard work and exper-tise in prosecuting this case.

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Annual Joint Meeting of Francois de Lery and Oliver Pollock DAR Chapters

St. Bernard Parish Recreation Department in need of baseball/softball officials

The Francois de Lery Chapter, NSDAR, hosted the Oliver Pol-lock Chapter of Kenner for their annual April joint meeting. The ladies then motored to Charlie’s Seafood to have a delicious lunch and conduct a short meeting where they remembered Gloria deValcourt Marcotte, long time resident of Arabi prior to Katrina, who passed away on April 4th and who was a Past Re-gent of both chapters.

The St. Bernard Parish Recreation Department is accepting applications for Baseball/Softball Officials for the 2017 Season. Anyone interested should contact the Recreation Department at 504-278-4295 or email kcarlin@sbpg.net.

Pictured at the Los Islenos Cutlural and Heritage Site are the members and guests of the Francois de Lery Chapter who hosted the Oliver Pollock Chapter for a tour of the complex. From l. to r,: Caron Codina, Bonnie Cook, Faith Moran, Deborah Dematteo, Fay Champagne, Gayle Farrell, Christyn Elliott and St. Bernard Historian Bill Hyland. Hyland gave a wonderful narrative tour of the complex of buildings and the ladies are pictured on the porch of one of the homes that Francois Chauvin de Lery built.

Pictured on the porch of one of the homes Francois Chauvin de Lery built at the Los Islenos Cultural and Heritage Site are members of the Oliver Pollock Chapter domiciled in Kenner. From l. to r.: Joe Dean Krack, Carolyn Graetz, Joan Romig, Judy Mills, Sylvia Major, Ann Bellard, Claire Orth and St. Bernard Parish Historian Bill Hyland. The ladies learned about the impact that the early St. Bernard settlers had on Louisiana.

Marguerite Savoye Perkins Marguerite “Buddie” Savoye Perkins passed away

peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the age of 91. She was the cherished wife for over 50 years to the late Alton S. Perkins Sr. Loving mother of Di-ane P. Gioe (Joseph), Alton Scott Perkins Jr. (Mau-reen), Terry Paul Perkins (Kay) and Peggy P. Robert (Sidney). Daughter of the late Henry and Elveisha Lemoine Savoye. Sister of the late Charles “Pete” Savoye, Elveisha “Sis” Voelker, Marie Ricouard, Eth-el Graff and Louise Duplantier. She is also survived

and fondly remembered by her 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Marguerite was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Metairie, LA. She was a volunteer at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School & Church, volunteered and worked at the American Red Cross, was a member of the Circle 4 Square Dance Association, the Jefferson Golden Age Center and the St. Bernard Jubi-lee. She was known for her keen memory and her love of telling stories during her beloved family gatherings. She loved sewing, dancing, playing games with her grandchildren and her trips to Waveland, MS and the ca-sinos. She was well loved and will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, who loved & praised her Lord and treasured her family and friends.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Ber-nard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tues-day, April 18th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass in Marguerite’s memory beginning at 11:00 a.m. She was laid to rest with her beloved husband in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy at www.parentprojectmd.org / 800-714-5437 or the American Heart Association at www.americanheart.org / 800-242-8721. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardme-morial.com

Harold Anthony Lightell Harold “Lightning” Anthony Lightell, a Veteran

of the United States Army who proudly served his country during World War II, passed away peace-fully on Friday, April 14, 2017 at the age of 93. He was the beloved husband of many years to Cath-erine “Kitty” Evans Lightell. Loving father of Rickey (Kerri), Robin, Reggie, Christine (Todd) and the late Charlotte. Son of the late Jacque and Edna. Brother of Eunice, Rudy and the late Paul. Proud grandfa-ther of Ross, Rick, Klein, Collin, Joshua, Todd Tyler,

Hunter, Kristina and Dalila. He is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and especially Klein, Rick Anthony and Diane.

Harold was born in Happy Jack, LA and was a longtime resident of New Orleans, LA. He enjoyed a long career with Local 60. When he wasn’t working hard, he enjoyed spending time as our Karaoke King with friends and family. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who were touched by his love, kindness, laughter and compassion.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, April 22nd from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial Mass beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

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Melvin Virgil PhillipsMelvin Virgil Phillips passed away at his home

on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the age of 87. Be-loved husband of Audrey Guillot Phillips. Lov-ing father of Joe Hickson, Wayne Hickson (Joni) and the late David Hickson. Stepfather of Brid-get Petric (Marko), Brenda Brown (the late Ed-gar), Glenn Nunez Jr. (Gina) and Chet Nunez Sr. (Wendy). Son of the late Virgil Calvin Phillips and Jessie Eavenson Phillips. Brother of Betty Gray (Bob), Wanda O’Neil (Richard), Dot Hall (the late

Pat), Evelyn Rodriguez (Henry Jr.), Debbie Walters (Gary) and the late James Phillips. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren and his many nieces and nephews.

Melvin was born on March 15, 1930 in Jones County, MS and was a retired barber. He was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish and a former resident of Kenner, LA. Melvin served as usher at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Kenner, LA for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus of Kenner and a member of AARP - St. Tammany Chapter No. 5408. Melvin enjoyed working in his yard and gardening.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. A funeral service began at 11:00 a.m. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery, St. Bernard, LA. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Aline Joyce RiversAline Joyce

Rivers passed away at her home on April 11, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Rivers. Loving mother of Cathy Rivers Vicknair

(Pete), Roland Brian Rivers (Jeanne) and the late Bruce Ronald Rivers (Ka-tie). Daughter of the late Louis and Al-ice Schwab Teutsch. Sister of the late Louis, Dorothy and Lorraine. Proud grandmother of Elizabeth Rivers, Bry-an Rivers, Ryan Rivers, Keith Rivers, Roland Rivers Jr, Jennifer Rivers, Pete Vicknair Jr. and Jacqueline Singletary. Great grandmother of Colby, Bryson, P.J., Gabby, Jordan, Zachary, Savan-nah and Joshua. Aunt of Allen (Barba-ra), Virginia, Patricia and Mike.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Fri-day, April, 14, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – noon. A funeral service will begin at noon. She will be laid to rest in St. Ber-nard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Danielle R. Stann On April 10, 2017 at 12:15 a.m., God called home another one of his Angels,

Danielle R. Stann. Danielle was proceeded in death by her father Hank Stann, her mother Sue Stann and her niece Rachelle Ford.

Danielle is survived by her three beautiful children; son, Nakia Lee and daughters, Nakira Lee and Navaeh Lee. She is also survived by her four sisters; Kelly Stann, Dawn Stann, Melissa Stann O’hara and Velvet Parsons. Survivors also include one brother, Dylan Lee; and her two uncles, Donn Ford and Freddie Marchetta, Sr.; and one aunt, Irene Thompson. She will be rembered by her nieces and nephews; Ron-ald Ford, Joseph Ford, Kayla Ford, Roger Ford, Jacklyn Stann, Victoria Stann, Alyz-za Stann, Kevin Stann, Vincent Lee and Jessica Lashley. As well as many cousins

and friend who loves her very much. She will be forever loved and missed. Gone but not forgotten.

Noemie Vinsanau Ducros Noemie Vinsanau Ducros passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2017 at

the age of 98. She was the beloved wife of 76 years to the late Peter McGuire Du-cros. She was born on September 10, 1918 in Chalmette, LA to the late Louis M. and Alice D. Vinsanau. She was preceded in death by her sister Bertha Martin, her brother Maurice Vinsanau Sr., and nephews Maurice Vinsanau Jr. and Bill Peters. She is survived and fondly remembered by nephews Michael Vinsanau Sr. (Leah), Glenn Martin (Tanya), her nieces Charlene Rouse (Joel), Alice Martin, along with nu-merous great nieces, great nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Special thanks to caregivers Gilda Simmons, Jerry-Ann Veals, Joyce Lewis, Juan-ita Leonard, Angela Robertson and Tymeckia Johnson.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, April 19th from 10:00 a.m. – noon, followed by a funeral Mass in Noemie’s memory beginning at noon.

She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice or the Louisiana SPCA, 1700

Mardi Gras Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70114 or www.la-spca.org.To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Kenneth Michael LobreKenneth Michael Lobre, age 46, was born on Mon-

day, June 1, 1970 and called home by Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to his Eternal rest on Palm Sun-day, April 9, 2017 at 2:15 p.m.

Kenneth was the beloved son of Ken and Da-ralynne Lobre, Cherished brother of Kelly Croll and her husband Clint. He also survived by his girlfriend Mary Kabel Smith and many thoughtful cousins and friends. Kenneth was the loving grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lobre & the late Mr. and Mrs. Wil-

liam Young.Kenny was a fun loving, compassionate and spiritual person who be-

lieved in the power of prayer. He was also an avid LSU and Saints fan. Kenny loved people and all animals, especially his kittens. He enjoyed his days playing football at Chalmette High School.

The family would like to acknowledge their appreciation to the entire staff of Ferncrest Manor for their caring love and support during our son’s illness and also to Compassus Hospice.

We will all miss Kenny very much, especially his hugs and his visits.Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Ber-

nard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Good Friday, April 14, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Christian services began at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Sandra Barnes of Gethsemane Lutheran Church officiating. He was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.

To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardme-morial.com.

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Arrests St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office

ARABI• Sydney Lynn Acosta, 21, 305

Serpas Drv., Bench Warrant (3)• Chad Allen, 32, 7209 Frisco Ville

Ave., Felony Carrying Illegal Weapon, Fugitive (3)

• Nicholas C. Fayard, 34, 916 Community Str., Bench Warrant

• Shannon Marie Huerstel, 34, 2329 Benjamin Str., Simple Battery

• Crystal A. Latapie, 32, 916 Community Str., Bench Warrant

• Starke Scott, 36, 1015 Government Str., Fugitive

CHALMETTE

• Asian Shan Bickham, 22, 3604 Juno Drv., Theft Of A Firearm, Bench Warrant, Fugitive (2)

• Buffy Campbell, 46, 8108 Patricia St., Prin.-Armed Robbery

• Christopher D. Canman, 29, 4009 Kings Drv., Fugitive (3), Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia

• Unioue Casmier, 23, 3408 Rose Ave., Drugs-Schedule II, Drugs-Schedule IV, Use Of Firearm CDS,

Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia, Improper Supervision Of A Minor

• Donaldnisha Clements, 23, 9113 Amour Drv., Fugitive

• Michael C. Dattalo, 43, 201 E. Moreau, Theft Of Goods Under $500, Resisting An Officer

• Lyrinka Evans, 21, 2517 Uruns Drv., Disturbing The Peace, Assault/Aggravated

• George Kevin Greathouse, 20, 416 Pierre Str., Bench Warrant

• Bryan K. Harrison, 49, 2704 Ivy Plc., Theft Of Goods $500- $1500

• Charlene Huerstel, 54, 2329 Benjamin Str., Simple Battery

• Adrian J. Mcgee, 46, 2021 Munster Bvd., Home Invasion

• Deandra Payne, 22, 93 S. Phillip Crt., Disturbing The Peace, Simp. Crim. Damage Under $500, Schedule I Poss. Marijuana

• William R. Pickett, 63, 3512 Campagna, Dist. Peace Drunk, Resisting An Officer

• Michaels Schulz, 44, 8205 Livingston Ave., Fugitive (5)

• Donald Francis Snow, 44, 2412 Fenalon Str., Fugitive (4)

• Alex Lee Thompson, 32, 3505 Lyndell, Fugitive (2)

• Devin Donell Thornsberry, 21, 3708 Shangri La Drv., Attp.-Murder/First Degree (2)

• Dale Topey, 64, 2321 Culotta Str., Fugitive, Simple Battery

• Vincent Michael Wolfe, 26, 67 Packenham Ave., Bench Warrant (7)

MERAUX• Jason Black, 43, 3500 Debouchel,

Poss. With Intent Schedule I, Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia

• Scottie Butler, 42, 2009 Mumphrey Rd., Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia

• Cory Michael Catanese, 24, 3016 Judy Drv., Theft Of Goods $500-$1500, Theft Of Goods Under $500

• Justin Michael Deckard, 29, 2102 Munster, Bench Warrant (2), Housing For Other Agency

• Sandra Rameres, 45, 2640 Mary Ann Drv., Reckless Operation Vehicle, Driver Not Licensed, No Liability Insurance

• Jose Viana, 50, 2913 E. La 46, Bench Warrant

ST. BERNARD• Jennifer Marie Ashby, 30, 2016

Boblink, Contempt Contempt Of Court

• Jennifer A. Bradley, 36, 2121 Guilliot Drv., Drugs-Schedule IV

• Denny Guerra, 46, 2210 Creedmore, Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia

• Arllie Jones, 30, 1613 Heights Drv., Assault/Aggravated

• Shannon Marie Kieff, 19, 1604 Robert Drv., Bond Surrender (5)

• Patrick Scott Vaughn, 36, 2209 E. Christie Drv., Simple Burglary

• Kenneth Lee Warden, 35, 1813 Heights Drv., Fugitive

VIOLET

• Ryan Michael Clague, 40, 2900 Oakridge Drv., Parole Violator

• Tremaine Michael Duplessis, 35, 3303 Daniel Drv., Bench Warrant

• Corey Enclarde, 29, 2517 Daniel, Time Served (Other-Specify)

• Trene Ceira Evans, 19, 1916 Liccardi Ln., Disturbing The Peace, Simp. Crim. Damage Under $500, Fugitive

• Bradley Keith Hampton, 32, 2912 Oak Drv., Fugitive

• Dylan J. Lefebvre, 24, 30L7 Lakewood Drv., Theft $750-$5000, Bench Warrant

• Michael Donnell Sylve, 24, 1909 Tino Ln., Disturbing The Peace

• Keith Thompson, 26, 3219 Daniel Drv., Time Served (Other-Specify)

OUTSIDE ST. BERNARD PARISH• Amanda E. Briggs, 31, 1920 Hwy.

190, Heroin Poss., Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia

• Damian Brown, 34, 348 Federal Drv., Identity Theft Val. $1000, Ref./Acc. Device Fraud Under $300

• Jimmy M. Cochran, 28, 604 Creole Drv., Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Operation Vehicle

• Thomas Collymore, 36, 3737 Morris Wood Drv., Fugitive

• Joseph W. Cuccia, 42, 25105 Leetown Rd., Theft $750-$5000

• Robert Giacontiere, 54, 1227 N. Lopez, Disturbing The Peace, Resisting An Officer, Assault /Simple

• Derrick Jones, 19, 6214 St. Claude Ave., Bench Warrant

• Heidi Kondrick, 33, 13970 Turtleridge Rd., Parole Violator

• Felix Lewis, 24, 317 Arais, Bench Warrant (3)

• Ryan J. Mapes, 28, 114 Joe Fleming Rd, Bench Warrant

• Paul H. Matlock, 40, 637 St. Bernard Pky., Bench Warrant (2), Bond Surrender (4)

• Thomson Nguyen, 29, 5230 Toulon Str, Fugitive

• Rickie Jacob Nunez, 32, 22335 Longleaf Drv., Bank Fraud

• Angela Rambin, 35, 12627 Hwy. 157, Ill Poss. Stolen $500-$1500, Theft Under $750

• Kody Randazzo, 22, 150 Village Bvd., Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia

• Jacob Benjamin Salcedo, 25, 201 Exnicios Drv., Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Operation Vehicle

• Antonio Spencer, 18, 2224 St. Phillips Str., Disturbing The Peace, Resist Arrest By Refuse To ID

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Education Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Education & News 9

Events, Organizations, Obituaries, Classifieds, News

See HONOR ROLL on Page 10

Cabrini Senior Named IIT Camras ScholarCabrini Senior Olivia O’Neil

has been named a Camras Scholar by the Illinois Institute of Technology. The highly selec-

tive honor and $44,150 annual tuition scholarship is awarded to less than two percent of this year’s applicants the university announced. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chad O’Neil of St. Bernard Parish.

“The Camras Scholarship is one of the most prestigious honors a student can receive as an incoming student at Illinois Tech,” the announcement said. “Selection as a Camras Schol-ar is based upon a student’s demonstration of outstanding academics, involvement in ex-tracurricular activities, and ded-ication to leadership. Camras Scholars will have access to unique experiences within the areas of research, service, and leadership during their tenure at

Illinois Tech.” “Camras Scholars have

solved age-old problems in structural engineering, devel-oped novel methods for improv-ing campus life, and increased the overall academic and social ethic of their fellow students. The group’s mission is to help its members achieve their per-sonal and professional goals, while promoting excellence in groundbreaking and innovative research, social and entrepre-neurial leadership, and services to the IIT community and the world as a whole,” it continued.

“On behalf of Illinois Institute of Technology, we congratu-late Olivia O’Neil and Cabrini High School on the honor, and encourage you to share this

achievement with other mem-bers of your high school and local community. We commend you for your part in cultivating excellence in academics and leadership.”

Cabrini High School is a private, accredited, college pre-paratory Catholic school for young women grades 8-12. Se-lective admission, an award-win-ning science program, and championship-caliber athletics produce the complete woman prepared for college and life. The intimate atmosphere pro-vides an environment of one-on-one instruction and person-al attention. Cabrini is located at 1400 Moss Street in historic Faubourg St. John on scenic Bayou St. John.Cabrini Senior Olivia O’Neil

Joseph Davies Elementary School 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll

1st Grade Principal’s Award (All A’s)Liam Abadie, Kelvin Abreu, Amiah Apela-

cion, Abreie Areas, Roy Bailey, Peyton Barbay, Cayden Biagas, Emma Borden, Alacia Brown, Randan Chestnut, Bryce Cobden, Hayden Doss, , Brenna Fassbender, Dustin Frilot, Derian Funez, Victoria Gaspar, Charles Gifford, Glenn Gonzalez, Dominic Grewette, Albernae Harris, Toraj Hatcher, Emma Isbell, Kaylee Johnson, Lane Johnston, Drew Jones, Caleb Kellum, Bella Kirsch, Lexi Labiche, Hebe Li, Cecilia Marchese, Thomas Mohon, Michael Molina, Mia Morales, Brayden Morrissey, Bryana Ortiz, Raelynn Prats, Alivia Resendez, Dylan Riviere, Rex Riviere, Kaidence Siener, Da’Niyah Sims, Braydon Smith, Guy Sullivan, Juliette Thomas, Griffin Touchet, Dane Urbeso, Ryan Vieregge, Arabella White, Jackson Winters, and Christo-pher Zamora-Hernandez.

2nd Grade Principal’s Award (All A’s)Tyler Adams, Grace Aiola, Shelbi Alphon-

so, Kiera Alphonso, Destin Arabie, Branden Banks, Russell Banks, Haley Belgiovine, Jade Bergeron, Sage Borne, Jonathon Boudreaux, Makayla Boyle, Haskell Canman, Martin Car-bajal, Cooper Carreras, Haleen Cazaubon, Riley Chauppetta, Ethan Coker, Gavin Couvil-lon, Abigayle Creason, Addison Dier, Tristain Dubose, Lincoln Fontenot, Aaron Funez, Noah Gerrick, Rhyne Grewette, Karmindi Grosch, Emma Guerra, Mikayla Hardouin, Joshau Heidel, Isabella Held, Bryce Hernandez, Kaylie

Hoey, Lyric Jenkins, Keegan Johnson, Chris-tian Maldonado, Ayden Mayer, Ava Mayer, An-ayai Melerine, Brennan Menesses, Harrison Nunez, Nathan Pechon, William Scully, Brileigh Silcio, Annie Solis-Gayton, Presley Stigler, Mol-ly White, and Christopher Williams.

3rd Grade Principal’s Award (All A’s)Elizabeth Abreu, Terrance Alexander, Ma-

son Bacques, Mia Belsom, Celine Bioc, Abby Browne, Emily Browne, Ky’Liah Cameron, Giovani Campos, Kayleigh Carbajal, Kae-lyn Clomburg, Adyson Doty, Hayden Es-piritu, Christina Etienne, Laci Evans, Macie Fernandez, Isabella Finkelstein, Tayde Gon-zalez-Chavez, Kennedi Grosch, Bailey Harp-er, Logan Hartwick, Kaleb Hernandez, Kaylie Hiers, Malika Hudson, Avery Johnston, Kate-lyn Jones, Olivia Meyers, Christian Miller, Aysia Mosely, Jackson Nunez, Angel Ortiz, Hailey Pilet, Hannah Pilet, Kaden Roach, Rilee Ro-drigue, Kevin Roussell, Molly Schroeder, Faith Serpas, Olivia Sibal, Briah Smallwood, Tanija Smith, Abbigail Thibodeaux, Michael Thonn, Kaiya Trowbridge, and Emma Villa.

4th Grade Principal’s Award (All A’s)Sophia Ali, Davin Basile, Russell Brand, Ta-

tiana Cabrera, Cadence Dettwiller, Cole De-venport, Alyssa Divincenti, Mercedes Guillen, Roderick James, Winnie Li, Axton Lopez, Trey Meyers, Cassidy Nunez, Allie Resendez, Randi Lynn Rhoden, Behr Riviere, Marissa Sass, Kail-ee Smith, Daniel Soto, Alexa Sullivan, Kristion Thomas, Kasey Vicknair, and Shelby Vitrano.

5th Grade Principal’s Award (All A’s)Kaitlynn Barbe, Kyle Bordelon, Brandon

Burroughs, Selina Li, Daniel O’Neil, Tre Riggio, Peyton Scheeler, and Rio Tenorio Peres.

1st Grade Honor Roll (All A’s and B’s)McKayla Alphonso, London Alvarez, Jay-

la Andrews, ChrisAllen Assavedo, Kealeigh Beckham, Jack Bowley, Madison Callio, Titus Cease, Jenna Ely, Amia Etienne, Damien Fon-tenot, Blaize Foster, Brandon Green, Bentley Guillen, Bria’ Holiday, Bryson Holiday, Andrea Isaula, Cayden Jourdan, Sharon Juarez-Lemus, Ava Kirsch, Louis Lang, Valeria Mata, Cherish Mccants, Marlei McCloskey,Rielyn Nolan, Wil-liam Parks, Cole Rudesill,Ernesto Soto, Stefan Stoltz, Landon Touchet, Nicholas Treadaway, Keion Williams, and Bryson Wilson.

2nd Grade Honor Roll (All A’s and B’s)Jaxon Allnet, Braylin Banks, Elise Begnaud,

Bree Brock, Olivia Broussard, Kaydin Brown, Shane Campo, Josue Cardona Rivas,Delilah Clark, Jerran Davis, Caylee Ford, Alexander Gauthier, Bayleigh Hammer, Ty Heidel, Logan Henderson, Brennyn Holiday, Serenity Lapey-rouse, Kira Melancon, Kane Menesses, Bra-den Merritt, Jacob Moity, Colin Nehlig, Joseph Patterson, Mackenzie Plumstead, Carmella Rodrigue, Jade Roques, Zia Shano, Adrian Soto, Owen Steele, Adisyn Torres, James Tor-res, Jace Tucker, Abner Umanzor, Malik Walker, Adreyona Wallace, Reed Wallace, Adrian Wil-son, and William White.

3rd Grade Honor Roll (All A’s and B’s)Ainsley Abadie, Aziya Austin, Kaleb Barlow,

Journey Bee, Layton Black, Kacey Blanco,

10 Community & News Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - The St. Bernard News

Cabrini’s Kathy Gosciniak To Receive The Drake Award

Gamma Beta Phi Members from Nunez Bring Easter to Local Children

Cabrini High School Science teacher Kathy Gosciniak has been voted to receive the pres-tigious Drake Award for 2017 by the Louisiana Section of the American Chemical Society. The Drake Award goes to an outstanding local high school teacher who is using innovative pedagogy in the classroom. She will be honored at the Awards Dinner April 19.

Gosciniak who teach-es Chemistry at Cabrini High holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from

Case Western University and a Graduate Education Certifica-tion in Chemistry. Before joining the Cabrini faculty in 2009, she served as a Senior Battery Engi-neer for Eveready Battery Com-pany, and a Senior Research Engineer for General Dynam-ics. She is a Certified Advanced Placement Teacher, Chemistry II and is a Certified Advanced Placement Teacher, Computer Science Principles. She is Mem-ber of Louisiana Science Teach-er Association, the National Sci-ence Teacher Association, and

the American Chemical Society.Cabrini High School is a pri-

vate, accredited, college prepa-ratory Catholic school for young women grades 8-12. Selective admission, an award-winning science program, and champi-onship-caliber athletics produce the complete woman prepared for college and life. The inti-mate atmosphere provides an environment of one-on-one in-struction and personal attention. Cabrini is located at 1400 Moss Street in historic Faubourg St. John on scenic Bayou St. John.

The College’s Honor Society Donates 16 Easter Baskets to the St. Bernard Battered

Women’s Program Chalmette, LA—Members of

Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society at Nunez Community College gathered donations and put to-gether 20 Easter baskets for chil-dren at the St. Bernard Battered Women’s Program. Students and staff from Nunez assem-bled the baskets on Wednesday, April 12 along with some help from staff of the Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union (GNOFCU). The baskets were made with generous contribu-tions from the Gamma Beta Phi members, Nunez faculty, staff, and students and employees of

GNOFCU.Gamma Beta Phi Society

was chartered in 1964 in Spar-tanburg, South Carolina. Today Gamma Beta Phi has chapters across the country. The Society regularly inducts academically excellent students who share its mission of promoting education and providing community ser-vice. In recent years, The Gam-ma Beta Phi Society has sup-ported various charities such as: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, the Heavenly Hats Foundation, and Heifer International. There are approximately 40,000 active student members of Gamma Beta Phi.

Nunez Community College is an open-enrollment comprehen-

sive community college offering over 30 academic and technical programs, including specialized training and continuing educa-

tion courses. Registration for the summer and fall semesters is open now. To apply and enroll visit www.nunez.edu.

Kathy Gosciniak

[L-R]: Kim Doty, Latwyla Bienemy, Terry Doty, Joni Schultz, Jonathan Frank, Jacob Bi-anchini, and Jeremy Guidry.

Kimberly Blanco, Sarah Breaux, Ethan Caserta, Sequoia Cavanaugh, Madison Couture, Olivia Dudly, Diana Frias-Sanchez, Thomas Gagliano, Kyle Galino, Natalie Gonzalez, Delilah Hartle, Emma Huerstel, Tyler Hart-mann, Chelsea Jarquin, Rayshod Ker, Aden Koepp, Jerome Lang, Alexis Lombardo, Tory Long, Lindsey Ludwig, Gabriel Madden, Marissa Martin, Chloe Ostendorf, Kai Powell, Journie Reddick, Bradyn Rhoden, Vaughn Riviere, Nicholas Robin, Hayven Rowell, Karol Salazar, William Schmitt, Phoenix Sensebe, Nya Shano, Gionne Solomon, Michael Stout, Jordyn Sylve, Ayla Thornton, Hannah Topey, Zoe Touchet, Brianna Treadaway, Graeyson Vado, Madisyn Williams, Tristian Wilson, and Evan Ye.

4th Grade Honor Roll (All A’s and B’s)Tevin Abadie, Caden Berthelot, Kolten Bischoff, Amberely Boudreaux,

Sara Braniff, Ashton Braselman, Patrick Browning, Kelsi Cangelosi, Hayden Caserta, Chazden Cazenave, Tyrielle Darensburg, Julian Davis, Noah Dubose, London Frazer, Serenity Gonzales, Conner Hartmann, Jaxon Herzog, Rylie Hilkirk, Kennadi Hill, Kasey Hughes, Noah Johnson, Kasen Jones, Braydin Kimble, Kayla King, Sophia Kospelich, Elijah Les-lie, Olivia Lewis, Herman Mackey, Trenydi Mansion, Aiden Martin, Jon-athan Mullins, Trust Nedd, Donte Rancatore, Justin Resendez, Kentrel

Richard, Sophia Riviere, Kierstyn Rodrigue, Caz Roig, Chad Roig, Bree-Annah Rowell, Seth Rydzewski, Alyssa Touchet, Isabella Tucker, Olivia Walker, Victor White, Haylee Whitfield, Bryce Wilson, and Andy Ye.

5th Grade Honor Roll (All A’s and B’s)Cole Armstrong, Reiss Bowen, Olivia Cancienne, Faith Clark, Bren-

nan Cobden, Ethan Couvillon, Haley Dalmado, Xander Davis, Devin Di-Pascal, Elijah Dubose, Mia Evans, Haven Forsythe, Ava Heidel, Jade Hill, Layla Jackson, Erica Lambert, Jaden Lapeyrouse, Grayson Madary, Landon Menesses, Makayleigh Morrissey, Kaylan Niles, Mariska Oggs, Chloe Pham, Tommie Powell, Joseph Ricouard, Amaya Rijo, Stone Riv-iere, Oni Shano, Paige Touchet, Travis Troxclair, Kyle Vicknair, Nickolas Weathers, Kevin Yanez, and Ryleigh Zahn.

HONOR ROLL from Page 9

Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Entertainment, Community, & News 11

Entertainment Events, Organizations, Obituaries, Classifieds, News

6th Annual Tasting Gala Sweets and Treats

Women’s Professional Network Coffee Meet & Greet at The Coffee House

Cabrini Presents Reginald Rose’s Twelve Angry Women at Spring Arts Festival

Tiffani Poteet awarded scholarships fromthe St. Bernard Parish Scott Tractor Foundation

and Louisiana 4-H Foundation

St. Bernard Parish Recreation/Leisure Program to host a Sock HopSt. Bernard Gives Back is holding it’s 6th Annual Tasting

Gala Sweets and Treats Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Sylvia Guillot’s Estate, 3008 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard, LA to benefit victims of natural disasters. Tickets are $25.00/Person in advance and $30.00 at the door. Entertainment will be by Candy Riedl-Lowe. For tickets or more information please call 504-416-1306 or 504-277-4493. In the last year, St. Bernard Gives Back has helped over 100 families in Laplace from the torna-do and over 450 families from the Baton Rouge area flooding. We also served over 700 diners to people in those areas. Donations can be mailed to: St. Bernard Gives Back, P.O. Box 2367, Chal-mette LA 70044

Join the Women’s Professional Network for coffee and casual networking at The Coffee House (7265 Saint Claude Ave) in Arabi on April, 25 from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Sign in starts at 8 am. There is no cost to attend this event and no need to RSVP. Feel free to invite a friend or co-worker. The event is a great opportunity to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones!

Cabrini High School’s Fine Arts program will present a production of Reginald Rose’s Twelve Angry Women during Cabrini’s Spring Arts Festival beginning Thursday, April 20.

Instructors Ashley Evison, Michelle Fortier and Caroline Harris are co-directing the play that will be headlined by students Bailey Chauvin and Sabrina Costales. Performance times are Thursday, April 20; Friday, April 21; and Saturday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. in Cabrini’s gymnasium.

The festival will also feature the artwork of over 100 students in the Art I, Art II and Fine Arts Survey classes, including works from the “Across the Curriculum” Art display showcasing various cre-ative pieces from other courses. On Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 there will also be an AP Studio Art Gallery highlighting the exceptional art of the AP class.

There will be a $7 admission fee to enter the festival and refresh-ments will be on sale before the play and at intermission.

For nearly 20 years, Cabrini High School has showcased its vi-sual and performing arts students through the inspirational Spring Arts Festival.

St. Bernard Parish 4-H Club Junior Leader Tiffani Poteet a senior at Chalmette High School was awarded a $7500.00 college scholarship from the St. Bernard Parish Scott Tractor Foundation along with a $100.00 college scholarship from the Louisiana State 4-H Foundation. Tiffani has been a 4-H club member for nine years and has participated in the Junior Leader Club for six years.

St. Bernard Parish Recreation/Leisure Program to host a Sock Hop during the Easter Break on Friday, April 21, 2017

Attention Parents/Chaperones!! Time for the Sock Hop has changed Starting time is 6:30 p.m. ending time is 9:30 p.m. SHARP!

St. Bernard Parish Recreation Leisure Program will host a Kid’s Sock Hop during the Easter Break on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. All children must be picked up before 9:30 p.m. The sock hop will be held at Val Riess Sports Complex / Hall of Fame Building, located at 1101 Magistrate Street in Chalmette (End of Palmisano). Children ages 9 - 13 can attend at a cost of $5.00 each.

Two Police Officers and Chaperones is always on site. There will be No in and Out!! NO DROP OFF- Parents/Chaperone must come in to sign in child(ren)and must have I.D. when picking up child(ren). As always, there will be a D.J. and extra fun. Pizza, drinks, candy and other concessions will be available along with NEW and EXCITING items such as glow rings, and glow batons and emoji’s.

V.I.P. Entrance with early registration. Do this by registering on Sportspilot.com, early registrants will receive a FREE fountain drink with no waiting in line with a special quick entrance. Go to the Will Call Table in front of the building to the left to get in quick!

The St. Bernard Leisure Program is a program that is here to help bring fun and excitement with new a creative ideas and classes for Children and Adults of St. Bernard Parish. If you have a special talent and would like to offer a class through the Lei-sure Program please contact Denise Montalbano, Leisure Co-ordinator at 504-278-4295 or email at dmontalbano@sbpg.net.

12 News Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - The St. Bernard News

Going Green at the St. Bernard Parish Library

NARFE Louisiana Federation of Chapters State Convention

What on Earth are you doing for Earth Day? The St. Bernard Parish Library’s Saturday Morn-ing Family Fun Program, set for April 22nd at 10:30 a.m., at the library’s main branch, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., in Chalmette,

is the perfect way to celebrate saving our planet. Frank Levy, founding director of the Play-makers Summer Theater Camps in Covington, Louisiana, will be at the library presenting his in-teractive theatrical production

called Holding Up the Sky. Li-brary friends of all ages will help bring to life stories that promote ecology, caring for our environ-ment and being good stewards of the earth. Levy brings every-thing needed for a first-rate per-formance---costumes, props, and sound effects. This free, hour-long program involves lots of audience participation so bring the entire family to enjoy the show.

The St. Bernard Parish Li-brary is proud to be able to bring quality programs such as Holding up the Sky to the res-

idents of the parish as well as surrounding areas. Funding for this program is being provided by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Depart-ment of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the St. Tamma-ny Commission on Cultural Af-fairs.

For more info, please visit the library’s main branch, check out our website and Facebook page or call us at (504) 279-0448.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees As-sociation (NARFE) Louisiana Federation of Chapters held its 48th State Convention on April 4-5 at the Days Inn Gretna. One of the major objectives of the convention was to discuss ways of ensuring that active federal employees realize they are NARFE eligible too. NARFE is the only organization whose

mission is to preserve the pay and benefits of ALL federal em-ployees and their spouses. Pic-tured attending from Chapter 1398 (St. Bernard) is back row: Mike Bendich, Ellen Barrois, Pam Marks, and Lee Oelking; front row: Laura Napolitano, Sylvia Keller, Helen Landry, Kim Janneck, and John Catalanotte. Not only was Chapter 1398 rec-ognized for recruiting, with Ms.

Janneck taking the prestigious award for most new members - 12, but their own Ms. Barrois was elected as the Louisiana Federation of Chapters District 3 Vice President. Chapter 1398 conducts its regular meetings

on the second Wednesday of every month. If you’re an active federal employee or a retired federal employee, please con-sider joining us.

For further information, email pamela.e.marks1953@gmail.