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SCAN WITH SMART PHONE TO VIEW PAPER ONLINE FREE ® Issue 6 - 2014 Free Homegrown Newspaper Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 504-278-7910 Read our newspaper online at www.thestbparishpost.com St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana 504-278-7910 PARISH PRIDE By Barry Lemoine, Correspondent A Look Back Last year at this time, The St. Bernard Parish Post agreed to take part in my Parish Pride Series, which highlights some of the great people of St. Bernard. Before we launch into our 2014 interviews, I thought it would be nice to take one more look back. We kicked off our series with a gifted athlete HALEY SMITH The Student Athlete is a former Chalmette High School Golden Owl and a current member of the LSU Volleyball Team. After earning 20 varsity letters during her high school career, Haley enrolled at LSU and walked on to its volleyball team, highlighted by being named as the SEC Freshmen of the Week. “It’s still hard to believe I play in the SEC. But with all the equipment and special treatment, I would say my favorite part of this experience so far has been the people I have met and the bonds I have made with these people.” Haley Smith ANDREW GROS The Stomper loves seeing the crowd reaction to his smooth moves. “Let’s be honest, we are all kids at heart and being Oreo allows me to still be a kid. When you’re dancing and kids see us and they start dancing and smiling, it really is worth it. During Mardi Gras, the Stompers are known to have an impromptu dance party with the crowd. The kids are the first ones out there dancing. We will make a circle [like at a wedding] and let them have the spotlight. It’s like they are a superstar for that moment. That’s my favorite part for sure.” and setting cakes. We keep up on the trends in the industry by being members of professional organizations like The Knot and Wedding Wire as well as New Orleans Wedding Guild. We ask people to email us pictures of cakes they find online, and we enjoy combining their ideas with our creativity to come up with something unique for each customer. That’s why they are custom cakes.” Doyle DeForest Andrew Gros Doyle DeForest The Master Baker has the skill, creativity, precision, and artistry that goes into creating custom cakes. The owner and pastry chef of Chalmette’s Flour Power, Doyle shared some insight to his craft. “We bake everything fresh, so we’re baking every day around noon. Mondays are when we do our specialty decorations for the weekend. Any chocolate work, carved pieces, sugar work, bows, broaches, pastillage and so on is done so that it can set up to be put on cakes for the weekend. We get busier closer to the weekend in terms of number of cakes going out so more of our time is spent making fresh creams, icings, Jennifer-Brett Thompson The Transplants who had this to say about moving to St. Bernard. “I would say it has shown to be a great choice. Even though we miss our family and old friends, we have been blessed from the beginning with great jobs, a nice house, and fantastic friends, neighbors, co-workers, and students. We have learned so much from this community and are happy to have been welcomed and accepted into it.” And when I asked them about the food down here. Jenny: “I’m not a huge fan of sucking crawfish heads.” Brett: “And we’re not used to all the fried food. And I don’t like stuffed artichokes, but I love some Rocky’s baked mac and cheese with red gravy.” Jenny: “Yeah, he will eat just about anything.” Jennifer and Brett Thompson Jenna Alfonso The Dancer has been performing since she has been two-years old — on stage and at the New Orleans Arena. “I competed at dance competitions all over the country for about 10 years. I was also on dance team in high school; I was a Hawkette at Archbishop Hannan High School and a Charmer at Chalmette High. I have been able to take classes from many professional dancers that you see on TV shows including “So You Think You Can Dance?” Dance has always been a major part of my life.” Jenna Alfonso See PRIDE page 3 PAGE 2 THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST Fresh CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 504-278-7910 TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 2014 Locally Owned Full Service Supermarket B& G Market Monday - Friday 6 am - 10 pm • Saturday & Sunday 7 am - 10 pm 279-5751 501 W. JUDGE PEREZ DR. CHALMETTE, LA 70043 We Accept Food Stamps and WIC Quantity Rights Reserved Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you! RANDAZZO’S CAMELLIA CITY KING CAKES 4 Sizes - Asst. Flavors Special Orders Available (order 48 hrs in advance) King Cakes are Now Available for Purchase Every Day!!! Chisesi Ham Deli Sliced 3 $ 99 lb. Digiorno Pizzas 4 $ 99 Boneless Pork Chops Select T Bone 5 $ 99 lb. Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper 4/$ ASST. Best Choice Shredded Cheese 3/$ 5 2 $ 99 lb. lb. 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PRICES VALID FEBRUARY 11, 2014 THRU FEBRUARY 17, 2014 TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 2014 CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 504-278-7910 THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST PAGE 3 THE PEOPLES POST By Dave Peralta As I have explained throughout the recent events regarding my divorce, St. Bernard Parish Government’s policy states that I can NOT discuss matters related to any litigation involving government. For the past several months I have made every effort to maintain “the highroad” as it pertains to the baseless allegations made by Sharon Peralta. First and foremost, let me apologize to the citizens of this great Parish, who along with me, have had their reputations smeared. Finally, the Orleans Parish Judge DISMISSED Sharon’s Protective Order against me this week after hearing testimony from both sides. Icanassureyouallthatduringthesedifficult times I have never missed even one day of work and I will continue to serve this community as I promised upon taking office. I am confident that within a very short time the truth will come out and I will be asking for your vote next year when I intend to seek reelection. 2300 Pakenham Drive, Chalmette LA 70043 [email protected] God Bless DAVE PRIDE Continued from page 1 Will Schneider The Actor is another gifted performer and no stranger to the stage. Here he talks about a very challenging role. “My proudest moment was also my most terrifying. I was recently cast as Stanley Kowalski from “Streetcar.” It is the iconic role in American theatre. And I was excited and terrified for that exact reason. Everyone knows the play and the character and how Marlon Brando did it, so I knew I had to put my own flair and nuances into it. And I did and that was my proudest moment on stage.” Will Schneider Tim Clements The Rolling Elvi is a fun-loving guy, and part of an interesting group of men who dress like Elvis and ride motorized scooters. “Well, I was always an Elvis fan. I liked his music, his style and his clothes. And then one day, I saw them rolling down the street and I said, ‘oh my god that’s the coolest thing ever’, so I joined. Plus, I already had the sideburns for it. Clements added that his love for Paid for by the Dave Peralta Campaign Fund dressing up gets attention. “When I go to the cleaners, I pick up my kilt, my bowtie, my red dress and, of course, my Elvis jumpsuit. The guy at the cleaners thinks I’m Batman.” done pretty well at that.” Mike: “We ain’t changin’ nothin.” “I love the trumpet because it is an instrument on the front line, and it is an instrument that can be used in any genre of music. Playing the trumpet is like my sanctuary. It takes me away from everything else that is going on in the world and in my life. When I play the trumpet, it is just the trumpet and me.” Shirley and Mike Pechon Tim Clements Shirley-Mike Pechon The Presidents of Arabi. She heads up the Kiwanis’s Organization, and he is the leader of the Old Arabi Neighborhood Association. This is what they had to say about living in St. Bernard. Shirley: “When we moved back to St. Bernard in 2007, it was with the understanding that we were going to become an active participant in helping move St. Bernard Parish forward. Each of us in our own way has found a niche that works for us, allowing us to contribute positively to our community that we live in.” Mike: “Our favorite thing about living in St. Bernard is the people. It is the only reason we came back. Family, friends and community...that’s what St. Bernard is all about. There was no way to replace that feeling. That was true in the Marines and was true after Katrina.” Shirley: “We’ve tried to live by the motto of ‘Take time to smell the roses’ and think that we have Sam Boyd The Educator was a big man, a family man, with a big personality and an even bigger heart. And for over 45 years, he was also a guiding force and inspiration to the people of the Parish. Sam died suddenly this summer, just weeks after retiring from the St. Bernard Parish School System he loved and gave so much to. And while he is gone, his legacy lives on. He truly was a teacher, leader, and friend. Sam Boyd Greg Gabby The Musician or as I like to call him the Great Gabb-sby, a true, young talent. Greg Gabby Kelli Plaiscia The Coach truly exemplifies Parish Pride. Here are some excerpts of our recent conversation. “I have loved all sports since I can remember. I was very much a tomboy. I first started playing sports in the street in my neighborhood with all the kids who lived there, who happened to be boys! Then, as soon as I could start playing for recreation at age 5, I did. I played all my sports for Rebel Park. I guess it was then that my love for sports started and continued to grow and really never stopped.” “I attribute the success we have to the girls who stick it out year after year, and play their hearts out every day in practice and games. I ask a lot of my players. They need to be fully committed, have a great work ethic, be very disciplined and dedicated to our program. The hard work and intensity they display, especially always being a smaller team, is inspirational and motivating.” “I am grateful that I can give back to my community because St. Bernard gave so much to me growing up. The people I’ve worked with over the years are so fun and great to be around — we’re not just co-workers. We’ve become friends and stay friends even after they leave or retire. The students are great because they are down to earth and fun loving. And it absolutely cannot get any better than working for Mr. Warner. He is a wonderful person and an incredible principal! Working for him has made my job a true blessing, not just a place to go to work and get a paycheck. He is so inspirational — always positive. I can’t imagine working for anyone else. I just hope I retire before him!” Kelli Plaiscia Thanks to all of these outstanding individuals for being a part of our series and to all of you who read it each month. We’ll start our new series next month. Stay tuned. PAGE 4 THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST Fernandez Was a Public Servant Manuel “Manny” Fernandez, retired St. Bernard Parish state 34th Judicial District Court Judge for 12 years and former state legislator, died early Saturday morning at St. Bernard Parish Hospital. Fernandez had entered the hospital on Thursday. He was 71. Fernandez served in all three branches of state government: legislative, executive and judicial. He served as Division B Judge in St. Bernard for 12 years, from 2001 until his retirement June 1, 2013. He was 104th District state representative from 1976 to 1988 and also was an assistant chief of staff to former Gov. Buddy Roemer. “It was just time for me to move on,” he said after spending his last day as a sitting judge on May 31. “One CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 504-278-7910 TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 2014 of the things that I think is most important is knowing when it is time to move on, when it is time to say goodbye.” In May 2001, Fernandez beat Sharon Williams by only 158 votes in a runoff to finish out the year left in Judge David Gorbaty’s term after Gorbaty was elected to an appeals court position. At that time, the judgeship race was called the closest in St. Bernard history. But about 16 months later in October 2002, Fernandez easily won the seat, receiving more than 5,000 votes over his closest rival. Last summer, Fernandez said that as a legislator he was most proud of helping to rewrite the law so that wives had equal management rights of community property. The St. Bernard Business & Professional Women’s Club recently awarded the 2013 Golden Circle Award to Lauren Gibson. The Golden Circle Award was sponsored by Louise Gorbaty, Past President of BPW. Gorbaty started the award to honor a member who has given of their time and support to the Club and the Parish, but is not presently a Board Member of the club. Pictured are Mary Petruccelli, Past President; Lauren Gibson, Past President & Award Recipient; and Lena Torres, Charter Member. Lynn Oaks School The Faculty, Staff and Students of Lynn Oaks School Invite you to join us at our WELCOME WEDNESDAYS OIL WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHANGE $59.99 $21.99 With Coupon With Filter & 5 Quarts With Coupon Our school is opening our doors at its Welcome Wednesdays every week in February. The dates for the Open Houses are February 12th, 19th and 26th, 2014. Join us for tours of the school from 9:00 - 11:00 am. You can also call for a private tour at a more convenient time. #1 Lynn Oaks Drive Braithwaite • 504-682-3171 Lynn Oaks School is a private, non-profit school for Pre-Kindergarten 3 Year olds through 8th grade. TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 2014 The St. Bernard Parish Post will not accept entries to the “Coffeetalk” section of the newspaper that are written in ALL CAPS. No entry will be considered that is written in ALL CAPS. Also this is a public notice area. Do not submit advertisements to “Coffeetalk.” The Post thanks you. Tales on Tuesdays. Storytime friends are invited to visit the St. Bernard Parish Library as it begins its 2014 Winter/ Spring Tales on Tuesdays sessions. This free story program will run through May 6. Two sessions of Tales on Tuesdays will be held each week for children three years of age and older. The earlier time is set for 1 p.m. and is geared for younger listeners. The evening session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and is open to children of all ages, but will target schoolaged children. All story programs will take place at the St. Bernard Parish Library, located at 2600 Palmisano Blvd., in Chalmette. Sessions will run about 45 minutes and will introduce children to literature through storybooks, poetry, flannel boards, finger plays, and participatory activities. For more information, visit the library’s website http://www. stbernard.lib.la.us/, check out our Facebook page https://www. facebook.com/mysbpl, stop by the library or call 504-279-0448. Join Ms. Janet at the Chalmette branch of the St. Bernard Parish Library for Tales on Tuesdays. Gulf Coast Bank & Trust is currently hosting its second Annual Community Rewards Program. Gulf Coast Bank will be giving away a total of $50,000 to 10 local nonprofits to assist them in their missions in our community. The Community Rewards program welcomes all 501(c)(3) organizations located in the parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard and East Baton Rouge to register. Voting will end at 8 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 28, 2014. Voting is limited to one vote per day per valid email address. For more information about Gulf Coast Bank’s Community Rewards Program and to register/vote for your nonprofit, visit www.CommunityRewards. com or call 1-800-223-2060. The Stitch In Time Club, an organization under the St. Bernard Volunteers for Family & Community, that is sponsored by the LSU Ag Center, will hold its monthly meeting on Thurs., Feb. 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the Magnolia Room. Anyone wishing to join, please call Nora Egan at 3422445. The Knights of Nemesis Social Club and Parade is holding it’s monthly Social Meeting Sat., Feb. 15, 2014, at 1 p.m. at Wimpy’s Tavern, 800 E. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette. All members and prospective members are invited to attend. Food will be provided. The Knights of Nemesis organization was formed in 2004 and has paraded in the Parish for the past eight years. The 9th Annual Knights of Nemesis Parade is scheduled for Sat., Feb. 22, 2014, at 1 p.m. For information about the social or parade, contact Billy Showalter, 504583-3998 or visit our website at www.knightsofnemesis.org Want to improve your communication and leadership skills? Join us at Chalmette Toastmasters. Our next meeting CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 504-278-7910 is on Tues., Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Bernard Council on Aging building, 8201 W. Judge Perez Drive. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Call Tina Guillot at 504-338-7927 for more information. Chalmette High School Project Graduation 5K/Walk — “Race to Keep Our Graduates Safe” at Sidney Torres Park (Gazebo #2), Sun., March 9, 2014. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m. Registering for the race before race day will save you time and money. For more information, contact Paula St. Angelo at 500400-9298 or [email protected] HT Professional Redfish Tour, March 20, 21, and 22. Watch pro anglers weigh their catch at the Gulf Outlet Marina on Thurs. and Fri., March 20 and 21 and on stage at the Crawfish Festival on Sat., March 22. The Gulf Outlet Marina is located at 255 Marina Rd. in Chalmette. The Crawfish Festival will be held in the parking lot of the Sigur Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Dr. in Chalmette. For more information, call 504-278-4242 or visit www.theredfishseries.com United Way’s 14th Annual Got Gumbo? Cook-Off, Thurs., March 13, 2014, Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. For more information, go to www.unitedwaysela. org IFA Pro Am Challenge, March 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2014. Come see 100 pro anglers weigh in their catch each day at 3 p.m. at the Gulf Outlet Marina located at 255 Marina Rd. in Chalmette. Call 504-278-4242 for more information. St. Bernard’s Spanish roots date back to the 1700s when Canary Islanders came to the area and settled. The traditions, food, music, and dance of the people are celebrated yearly at the Los Islenos Fiesta held on the grounds of Los Islenos Museum & Village. The historic Isleño Village, situated in the rear of the Isleño Museum, is the setting for a series of living history demonstrations featuring folk crafts, historic vernacular life styles and the cultural identity of the Isleño descendant’s community in St. Bernard Parish. Representatives of the Houma Nation also interpert the history, culture and folk traditions of the Houma Tribe. There will be shuttle service to the Fiesta with parking available at the Old Courthouse and Gauthier Middle School on the Judge Perez Extension. There is no parking on the Museum grounds. Admission is $3 for anyone 12 years and older. For more information, Contact Rhonda Rodriguez at 504-615-9332. The 2014 Relay For Life of St. Bernard will be held on the Hannan campus Sat., April 12, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. until midnight. Relay For Life of St. Bernard Planning Committee Meeting will be held on Thurs., Jan. 23, 2014, at 6 p.m. The Team Captains Meeting will be held on Thurs., Jan. 23, 2014, at 7 p.m., Nunez Community College (in the Music Room). For more information, call Kathleen Huff, Event Chair; Marlene Himel, Publicity Chair; Britta Ehnebuske, Specialist, Relay For Life Mid-South Division, American Cancer Society, at 504.219.2291. Loyola University New Orleans College of Law is partnering with the Community Cen- ter of St. Bernard, 1111 LeBeau St., Arabi, to offer free income tax preparation services and electronic filing services through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). Sessions will be held at the Community Center of St Bernard from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the following Saturdays: Feb. 22, March 15, March 22, March 29, and April 5. No appointment is needed; however, residents are requested to arrive by 12:30 p.m. to ensure that their tax returns will be able to be completed by 2 p.m. For further information, please contact the Loyola College of Law VITA Program at 504-861-5668. The Louisiana Crawfish Festival originated in 1975 and has grown to become a Louisiana tradition with over 140,000 festgoers attending annually from all areas of the U.S. They arrive by auto, air, bus and train to come in for the spring event that features authentic Cajun cuisine. Some 30,000 pounds of boiled crawfish with all the “fixins” & crawfish dishes such as Crawfish Bread, Crawfish Pasta, Crawfish Pies, Crawfish Rice, and Crawfish Jambalaya adorn the limelight while many other food booths tickle just about everyone’s pallet. For more information, phone: 504-329-6411, or go to www.louisianacrawfishfestival.com Lions Club 6th Annual Golf Tournament, Sat., March 22, 2014, Oak Harbor Golf Course, 11:30 a.m. sign in and a 1 p.m. start. Proceeds will benefit the St. Bernard Parish School Board Employees Lions Club. For more information, please call Paul Granberry at 504-818-8932 or Hugh Harlton at 504-473-1782. The February meeting for the AARP Pakenham Chapter #3926 will be held on Sat., Feb. 22, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Council on Aging, 8201-A W. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette. The club meets the fourth Saturday of each month, January through November. For additional information concerning the meeting or club, please contact George Virga, President, at 278-1367. Annunciation High School Class of 1964 50th reunion is scheduled for April 5, 2014. For more information, contact Judy (Darby) Hoffmeister at 504-4003657 by Feb. 14, 2014. The Reserve Division of the Sheriff’s Office, a volunteer officer group the sheriff is trying to build back up, was the beneficiary of two recent gifts that will help — a cash donation from the Meraux Foundation and a donation of four protective body armor vests from Associated Terminals, exclusive operator of the Port of St. Bernard’s marine facilities, Sheriff James Pohlmann said. St. Bernard Parish Residents can sign up for free Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) updates for air quality reports for St. Bernard Parish. Due to the recent air quality concerns in St. Bernard Parish, Councilman McInnis would like to inform all St. Bernard Parish residents that they can sign up to receive individual air quality report updates specifically for St. Bernard Parish directly from LDEQ via email. All residents can sign up by doing the following: Visit www.deq. louisiana.gov, click on the link on the right side of the page that reads “St. Bernard SO2, click on Sign UP for SO2 Email Notifications, and Enter your email address and check off Chalmette and/or Meraux locations. THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST PAGE 5 An important goal of the automobile safety community is to in- crease awareness of how dangerous it can be to use a cell phone while driving a motor vehicle. Observations were found that when people use a cell phone while driving, their driving capabilities were severely diminished. It is very interesting to note that this hindrance is also observed when hands-free devices are used. This means that the direct handling of a cell phone is not the only hazard. According to researchers, “It’s the divided attention between the conversation and task of driving that raises the risk of collisions.” The misdirection of attention causes drivers to misjudge their driving speed relative to other drivers and causes them to apply their break late, which increases the risk of rear impact collisions. This sobering study discovered that using a cell phone while driving reduces driving skills to levels of execution that are found in drunk drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08. Rotary International presents the 14th annual Adult Spelling Bee Thursday, Feb. 20th at 7 p.m. at the Chalmette H.S. Cafeteria Public Welcome, Admission is Free $300 entry fee per team, limited field, enter early to reserve your spot! **Door Prizes - 50/50 Raffle** Contact John at 504-279-1730 or Sean at 504-330-3790 to enter or donate to the parade of prizes Proceeds to benefit 3rd graders, literacy and community programs. The St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Parade will hit the streets of St. Bernard Parish on Sun., April 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. The group is currently accepting new floats and riders for existing floats. If you are interested in getting a float to promote your business or to just ride for fun with friends and family then now is the time act. If you have individuals or a small group that wants to ride, parade organizers can now fit you in on a few of its existing floats. If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor where your business name, logo, address and phone can be promoted on the parade shirts that will be worn by members and thrown to residents of St. Bernard, please contact organizers regarding different price plans. Please contact Chad O’Neil, [email protected] and 504-6557555 or Danny O’Neil at 504655-7553. Narfe (National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees) will have its regular monthly meeting on Wed., Feb. 12, 2014. Narfe meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Council on Aging Conference room at 8201 West Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette. All active and retired employees and their spouses are invited to attend the meetings. Come and join us and see what Narfe can do for you. Narfe is the only organization that lobbies Congress for the federal employee to keep your hard earned benefits. For more information, call Helen Landry at 281-2444 or email her at [email protected]. The St. Bernard Chamber is Taking Applications for its Leadership St. Bernard Program. The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the kick-off of its first-ever Leadership St. Bernard Program. Applications to Leadership St. Bernard will be accepted until Feb. 14, 2014. Leadership classes and events run from Feb. 27, 2014, until July 8, 2014. Class topics include regional perspectives, quality of life (including public safety, healthcare, and tourism), education, industry and the port, organizational structure and governance, state governmental affairs, and St. Bernard Parish Government. Leadership St. Bernard also includes a class project, an opening orientation, and a class graduation and reception. For more information, please contact the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce at: Info@ StBernardChamber.org and/or 504-277-4001. Gambling problem? Many thousands of people throughout the world who have problems due to excessive gambling have found assistance through Gamblers Anonymous (GA). If gambling is destroying you or someone you care about, you are invited to attend. PAGE 6 St. Bernard Sports THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 504-278-7910 TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 2014 Your Place For Sports News in St. Bernard Parish PHOTOS BY: THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST Chalmette High Owl Football Players Honored By Todd Nunez, Correspondent The Chalmette High Football team was honored last week with a dinner and award presentation ceremony. Junior Connor Lambert was named as the team’s Most Valuable Player, and he was also named to the 8-5A All-District team as a defensive back. Lambert was also a big part of Chalmette offense from his running back position. On defense, he made 36 tackles and had an interception to help preserve a district win against Higgins. He was also the team’s leading rusher on offense with 707 yards and eight touchdowns. Connor also caught six passes and returned kickoffs for a 19-yard average. “Connor was asked to play both ways this season, and he did a great job on both sides of the football,” head coach Jason Tucker said of his team’s MVP. “He played when he was injured and did whatever the coaches needed him to do to help the team,” Other first team 8-5A AllDistrict Players were Zeke Kiersey, Juan Esparza, Austin Bergeron, and Jalin Scott. All five Owls named to All-District team are juniors. “Austin led the team in tackles and was like a quarterback for the defense. He would make the calls and adjustments on the field,” Tucker said of Bergeron, (l/r) Kirk Buuck and Jayvon Lewis Lewis. who had 62 tackles on the season from his linebacker position. “Zeke was our best offensive lineman this season. He played tackle and center. He made line calls and used his intelligence and technique to be one of the best players in the district,” coach Tucker said of Kiersey. “Jalin was asked to switch positions this season from linebacker to defensive line. He also made first team 10-5A All-District last season as a sophomore at his linebacker position. This year he was also named All-State honorable mention,” Tucker said of Scott who had 60 tackles, four fumble recoveries, returning one for a 55-yard touchdown. He had 13 tackles for losses in a season when he was often double-teamed to try and slow him down. Jalin was also named the team’s defensive MVP. “Juan Esparza came into the season as the backup kicker to Maynor Ayala. When Ayala was sidelined with an injury, Juan came in and did a good job in the kicking game,” mentioned Tucker. Esparza made a 42-yard field goal in a big district win against West Jeff, and he also did a good job kicking off to help the Owl defense with field position. The Owl coaches also gave out four Captain’s Awards for leadership, character, and success on the field. Kiersey and Scott were honored with senior wide receiver and punt returner (l/r) Richard Walker and Timmy Alphonso. (l/r) Zeke Kiersey, Jalin Scott, Andrew Berthelot and Malik Blaise. Captain Casey’s Corner This past weekend St. Bernard Parish lost one of our truly great citizens with the passing of Judge Manny Fernandez after a brief illness. Judge Fernandez loved St. Bernard Parish and Captain Casey Kieff dedicated many years of his life in public service to the Parish — first as a State Representative, next as Assistant Chief of Staff to Governor Roemer, and the last 12 years as district judge. The Judge loved fishing and I was fortunate enough to be his fishing buddy for countless trips. The times we had together I will cherish for the rest of my life. Please keep his wife, Dorothy, and family in your prayers. Farewell my friend. Andrew Berthelot and junior wide receiver Malik Blaise. Senior quarterback Timmy Alphonso was named the team Offensive MVP. Alphonso was a weapon throwing the football as well as running for yardage and key first downs to keep the offense on the field. “Timmy was the leader of our offense this season. He did whatever was needed and did what his coaches asked of him to lead the offense,” Tucker said of Alphonso, who was named to the All-District second team as a quarterback. The Coaches Award was given to running back Jayvon Lewis for his work ethic and attitude as a member of the football team. (l/r) Connor Lambert and Jason Tucker. (lr) Austin Bergeron, Jalin Scott, Zeke Kiersey, Connor Lambert, and Juan Esparza. Dorsey Ranks 4th in Nation By Jim Bickford, Correspondent Andre Dorsey who set school records in two jumping events as a senior at Chalmette High School, which included a state championship in the high jump when he barely missed clearing 7’, now competes for Kennesaw State in Georgia. He was a collegiate All-American last year, setting a school record by clearing 7’2.5” to win the high jump competition. Dorsey’s winning mark moved him into the NCAA Division I fourth place ranking for his performance at the Hilton Garden Inn Invitational Indoor track and field meet held at Winston-Salem, N.C recently. After clearing the school-record 7’-2.5” vertical leap, Dorsey had officials move the bar up to 7’-3.5”. With the crowd urging Dorsey on with thunderous clapping on all three of his approaching runs to the bar, he treated the fans to a trio of great attempts at the second-best USA college high jump for the early season. Not only did the outstanding high jump performance give Dorsey a national ranking, but also the mark set a school record and he is only the second athlete at Kennesaw State to ever clear 7’ or better either indoor or outdoor. In addition to the elite high jump standing for the junior Owl jumper, he also ranks 12th nationally in the triple jump when he hit a season best of 51’-6.5” to claim first place and set a JDL facility record in the hop-step and jump event. With victories in the two jumping events with high-ranking national marks, Dorsey has established himself as one of the most outstanding two-event jumpers on the collegiate level this indoor season. Last indoor season Dorsey became Kennesaw State’s first All-American athlete as he finished in the top 14 triple jumpers at the national championship meet to earn a second team All-America performance in the triple jump. Three weeks ago, Dorsey opened his 2014 indoor season by recording three third place performances at the UAB Blazer Invitational meet at the Birmingham, Ala., Metro Cross Plex. His best of three jumping events was set in the long jump as he established a school record leap of 24’-5.5”. He followed up the record-setting long jump mark by nearly reaching the 7’ mark in the high jump by reaching 6’-10.75” and finished up his full day of jumping with a steady 48’-7.25” triple jump measurement. TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 2014 CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 504-278-7910 THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST PAGE 7 St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame Preps for 19th Annual Induction and Awards Ceremony The St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame and its corporate sponsor, Gulf Coast Bank, are proud to announce its 2013 induction class and award winners. Internationally renowned golf pro Brian Manzella will head the 2013 class. Manzella has been a golf instructor for over 28 years and has been recognized by Golf Magazine as one of the top 100 instructors in the world. Joining Manzella will be Butch Stockton, former basketball coach at St. Bernard High and Chalmette High. Stockton was named High School Coach of the Year three times and was inducted into the LHSAA Top 28 Basketball Tournament Hall of Fame in 2009. Jimmy Besson will be honored as the 2013 Humanitarian of the Year. As the founder and president of Jimmy’s Kids, Besson has been a leading philanthropist and advocate for the handicapped in St. Bernard Parish. Longtime philanthropist and Operation Merry Christmas founder Chris Roussel will be recognized as the 2013 Elphage Callihouette Special Recognition Award winner. The 2013 Amateur Athletes of the Year are Sean Beckwith of Chalmette High and Maci Ousset of Cabrini High. Beckwith was a letterman in football and baseball, as well as Academic All-State in football. Ousset is a karate blackebelt who won the women’s world championship in 2013. She also won a state championship with the Cabrini volleyball team in 2011. Nicholas Michael, formerly of Holy Cross High, will be presented a Lacys Cue in Full Stroke The newest place to play pool in St. Bernard is Lacys Cue Sports Bar at 701 W. Judge Perez Dr. in Chalmette. The establishment, which opened its doors in mid-December and had its Grand Opening on Jan. 18, has taken the concept of the old pool hall into the modern era of the billiards sports bar. Lacys features a smokefree environment with 33 pool tables — 17 coin-operated, seven-foot tables; 16 nine-foot tournament tables, and a 10foot championship table for the high-end players. Owner Frank Haines said he envisioned lots of tournament play in the establishment when he made up his mind to open Lacys Cue. This Saturday, Feb 15, 2014, Lacys Cue will hold its 1st Annual Mardi Gras 9-Ball Open tournament featuring a Race to 5 on 7-foot tables, double elimination, alternate break. Sign up begins at 10 a.m., with Calcutta starting at 11 a.m. “I knew this would be an experiment to open a place like this in St. Bernard,” Haines told The Post in an interview late last year. “It looked to me like Chalmette was doing a lot of positive things. It looked like the Parish was on its way back, and was ready for a place like this. There are a lot of good people here, and I felt like they would support a place like this.” For more information about Saturday’s 9-Ball Open or anything having to do with Lacys Cue, call 504-682-6199. Crystal Award for his outstanding wrestling career. Michael was recognized by the TimesPicayune as the 2012 high school wrestler of the year after amassing a record of 50-0. The induction and awards ceremony will be held at the Fred Sigur Civic Center auditorium on Sat., April 5 at 6:30pm. Tickets for the induction and awards ceremony are $400 for a table of 10 or $40 per person, including dinner and an open bar (beer and wine). A cash bar will be available for other bever- ages. The guest speaker for the event will be announced shortly. Please forward all ticket inquiries to one of the following Hall of Fame board members: Roy Cortes, President, at 985246-8354 or Dr. Bryan Frichter, Vice-President, at 504-5542685. The Hall of Fame may also be reached on Facebook (St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame group page), Twitter (STB Hall of Fame @ParishHOF), or at www.stbhof.com. Knights of Columbus Free Throw Winners Earlier this year the Knights of Columbus ArchBishop Rummel Council #5747 conducted its annual Free Throw competition at Cypress Gardens Gym. The First place winners won a 25 gift certificate and the runners up all won 10 gift certificates. The winners are as follows: Boys, 9- year old division, Seth Doron, Eddie Crespo, and Jacob Hebert; Boys, 11- year old division, Johnny Sage, Cameron Vosbein, and Ethan Dupas; Boys, 13-year old division, Gary Hebert; Girls, 13-year old division, Racquelle Bertucci; 14-year old division, Sara Jesusa. The St. Bernard Parish Post Nunez Students Awarded Industry Certifications Tournament play is a big part of the action at Lacys Cue. The St. Bernard Parish Post Lacys Cue will hold The 1st Annual Mardi Gras 9-Ball Open this Saturday. Several Nunez students were awarded an industrybased certification (IBC) from the prestigious American Hotel & Lodging’s (AH&LA) Educational Institute (EI) on Tues., Feb. 4, 2014. Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism (HRT) Program Manager, Calvin Desdunes, presented the five business students with the “Certified Guest Service Professional” (CGSP) credential. The CGSP prepares holders for the entire line of guest service interaction, from front office, revenue management, food and beverage, and housekeeping to maintenance, security, human resources, and sales. AH&LA calls its EI “the global leader in hospitality training and hotel management certifications,” offering training in hotel & lodging best practices for “the highest stan- dards of competency” as a professional in the industry. A December 2013 University of New Orleans (UNO) Metropolitan report cites, “About 5.04 million visitors came to the New Orleans area in the first half of 2013, marking a 2 percent increase over the 4.94 million visitors who came during the same period in 2012. Spending estimates were $3.74 billion including gambling.” The five students who received their CGSP certificates and pins were Maxwell Austin, Kayla Davis, Guyrikka Gabriel, Tabetha Schloegel, and Judina Tarleton. Their certification was built in to the HRT program’s Intro to Hospitality Management class, offered at Nunez in the Fall 2013 semester. Photo courtesy of Nunez Community College (Pictured l-r) Nunez HRT student, Tabetha Schloegel; HRT Program Manager, Calvin Desdunes; and Nunez ENT student, Judina Tarleton. PAGE 8 THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 504-278-7910 TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 2014 CLASSIFIED SECTION TO ADVERTISE IN OUR LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED NEWSPAPER “SUPPORT LOCAL” CALL US TODAY 504-278-7910/ OUR DEADLINE IS FRIDAY 5 P.M. WANT TO BUY AIR CONDITIONING HELP WANTED FOR RENT WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES! WE PAY CASH! $100 TO $1000 (504) 279 - 5054 OR (504) 246 - 5744 Gary’s A/C, Electrical, Heating and Refrigeration. We do repairs, service and installations and appliance repairs. We a member of the BBB, licensed and insured, established in St. Bernard Parish in 1970. Summertime Central unit cleaning special $85.00 per system. Call (504) 279 - 3885 or Call (504) 908 - 4048. Callais Ice Service is seeking delivery drivers, must have a Class D license or a CDL and a clean driving record. Call 504-276-7061 for more information. 2 & 3 bedroom apartments for CHALMETTE Retail & Office Space Now Available At 925 E. Judge Perez Dr. (Next to Randazzo’s & Lil Caesar’s) Near Chalmette High Call Frank or Doug at 333-6336 or 234-1911 SERVICE Need your house or business cleaned the right way? Call Fran! Honest & dependable. (504) 669-2485 WANT TO BUY WE BUY JUNK CARS AND TRUCKS IN ANY CONDITION CALL GEORGE (504) 214-4116 Bookkeeper-Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Pay- able. Corrugated Industries 5001 Paris Rd. Chalmette, La 70043 Apply Within. rent.Located in the heart of Chalmette. Central air & heat. Grass cut. Well maintained. Section 8 accepted. (504) 495-1434 Meraux upscale area. Very private, Brick single 1 bedroom apartment. Central air & heating, ceiling fan, furnished kitchen, washer/dryer, alarm system, all utilities & Direct TV Included. $800/monthly + deposit. Required lease - No pets - No section 8. CALL (504) 220-4029 NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST FREE NEWSPAPER! VISIT WWW.THESTBPARISHPOST.COM TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 2014 CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 504-278-7910 THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST PAGE 9 Escarabajal Completes Student Teaching at CHS Tenerife native Alejandro Escarabajal presented gifts for use and display in the Los Islenos Museum during his “goingaway dinner” hosted by Los Islenos Heritage and Cultural Society recently at the Los Islenos Center, 1357 A Bayou Road, St. Bernard Village. Escarabajal is a native of the Canary Islands, an autonomous region of Spain. Colonists from the Canaries, particularly the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, founded St. Bernard Civil Parish between 1779 and 1783. Escarabajal was recently graduated from the Universidad de La Laguna in Tenerife with a masters degree in Education, specializing in history and historic geography. He also is certified in Spain to teach English as a second language to students. St. Bernard Parish Government and the Los Islenos Heritage and Cultural So- ciety arranged for Escarabajal to perform his student teaching abroad at Chalmette High School in St. Bernard Parish. At the end of his three-month tenure, Chalmette High School students became conversant with the basic history and geography of the Canaries. Escarabajal also taught English as a second language to Spanish speaking students. “Alejandro made himself indispensible to the faculty and students at Chalmette High School” said William Hyland, St. Bernard Parish Historian and manager of Los Islenos Museum Complex. “The students were particularly enriched by the opportunity to work with Mr. Escarabajal.” “It has been an objective of Los Islenos Society to bring the history, culture and Spanish dialect of the Canaries to the youth of St. Bernard Parish. What better way to accomplish that objective than to have a teacher from the Canary Islands teaching at Chalmette High School” said Lloyd “Wimpy” Serigne, President of Los Islenos Society. “The Society thanks Superintendent Doris Voitier and Chalmette High School Principal Wayne Warner for making it possible for Alejandro to teach in the St. Bernard Parish Public School System.” The expenses involved in travel, housing and transportation were borne by Escarabajal and Los Islenos Society volunteers, so that no public funds were expended to subsidize this cultural exchange. St. Bernard Parish Government owns the Los Islenos Museum Complex and works with the Los Islenos Society to manage, develop and maintain the museum complex. The organization will continue to work with Dr. Ulises Martin, Universidad de La Laguna, to bring Canarian teachers to St. Bernard Parish in the future. (l-r) Alejandro Escarabajal; William Hyland, Parish Historian/Manager, Los Islenos Museum Complex; Rhonda Rodriguez Hannan, Vice President, Los Islenos Society; and Lloyd “Wimpy” Serigne, President, Los Islenos Society. MERAUX REFINERY MONTHY PUBLIC MEETING Meraux Refinery staff invite nearby residents for a regular monthly meeting to discuss preliminary refinery emissions data and other topics of concern When: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 @ 6:00 p.m. Where: Valero Administration Building 1615 East Judge Perez Drive – Room 111 Chalmette, LA 70043 Topics for discussion may be submitted to Justin Stubbe at [email protected] or by calling 504-271-4141. Other issues or concerns may also be reported by calling 504-271-4141 PAGE 10 THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST 277 - 1140 Behind GameStop CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 504-278-7910 PRESTIGE Anytime Fitness FITNESS Open 24 Hours TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 2014 Open 24 /7 Over 15,000 sqft Sheriff ’s Department Arrest Reports ACCORDING TO REPORTS RELEASED BY SHERIFF JAMES POHLMANN, THE FOLLOWING SUSPECTS WERE ARRESTED BY THE ST. BERNARD PARISH SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT DEPUTIES. ALL SUSPECTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM PUBLIC RECORDS WHICH HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO US BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND PUBLISHED AS SPACE PERMITS. -January 27, 2014Gregory Carney, 50; 843 Camp Street, New Orleans: Theft under $300, $1,000.00 Bond. Jovon Harris, 37; 2413 Munster, Meraux: Domestic Disturbance, No Bond. Benny Hernandez, 37; 3513 Tournefort Street, Chalmette: Signal by Hand/R/ Lamps; Driver Not Licensed; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; License Plate, Switched, $950.00 Bond. John Holmes, 35; 2100 Riverqueen, Violet: Disturbing the Peace; Theft of Goods; Possession of Heroin; Fugitive, No Bond. Christopher Jeanfreau, 39; 2324 Paris Road, Chalmette: Fugitive; Bench Warrant, $2,500.00 Bond. Harris Jovon, 37; 2413 Munster, Meraux: Domestic Disturbance, No Bond. Sonya Laciura, 41; 2512 Kenneth Drive, Violet: Bench Warrant, No Bond. Tinita Robinson, 35; 321 Chalmette Avenue, Chalmette: Theft of Goods over $500, No Bond. -January 28, 2014Kendrick Isidore, 35; 1128 Flood Street, New Orleans: Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant, $25,000.00 Bond. Tyra Matthews, 39; 3121 Banks, New Orleans: Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant, $50,000.00 Bond. Ramy Osman, 31; 320 Fair Avenue, Metairie: Speeding; Distribution with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, $1,500.00 Bond. Kenneth Rabalais, 29; 3313 Laplace Street, Chalmette: Attempted Burglary; Attempted Theft under $500; Criminal Trespassing; Parole Violation, No Bond. Kenneth Rabalais, 29; 3313 Laplace Street, Chalmette: Possession of Stolen Property; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Bond. Nicholas Smiles, 29; 2416 Jamie Court, Violet: Armed Robbery, No Bond. Renate Jaime Smith, 32; 8910 Gervais, New Orleans: Improper Lane Usage; No Driver’s License; Switched Plate; No Liability Insurance; Failure to Register Vehicle; Fugitive from NOPD issued 1/21/14, $1,050.00 Bond. Simple Battery; Disturbing the Peace, No Bond. -January 31, 2014Robert Billiott, 62; 401 W. Morales, Chalmette: Bench Warrant NOPD, No Bond. Kelly Carr, 31; 7620 W. Judge Perez Drive, Apt. C, Arabi: Domestic Disturbance; Battery/Aggravated, No Bond. John Fontenot, 29; 8718 Granite, Baton Rouge: Probation Violator, No Bond. -January 29, 2014Perry Bailey, 31; 2121 Allo Mumphrey, Violet: Distribution with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, No Bond. Taylor Franks, 20; 3000 Campagna, Chalmette: Theft; Disturbing the Peace Drunk; Resisting an Officer, $2,500.00 Bond. Perry Bailey, 31; 2121 Allo Mumphrey, Violet: Illegal Possession of Stolen Things, No Bond. Chris Leydecker, 49; W. Chalmette Circle, Apt. 34, Chalmette: Simple Battery (Domestic), No Bond. Perry Bailey, 31; 2121 Allo Mumphrey, Violet: Distribution of Heroin Prohibited Acts; False Representation; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Bond. Frankie McGuire, 21; 1734 Schnell, Arabi: Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense, No Bond. Charles Bermudez, 46; 3500 Bartolo, Meraux: Criminal Damage to Property under $500; Reckless Operation Motor Vehicle, $1,750.00 Bond. Kenneth Rabalais, 29; 3313 Laplace Street, Chalmette: Simple Burglary, No Bond. Tiffany Smallwood, 28; 3301 Acorn Drive, Violet: Driving while Intoxicated, $1,500.00 Bond. Savonda Butler, 23; 3823 Juno, Chalmette: Theft by Shoplifting over $500; Fugitive NOPD, No Bond. Johnny Dominick, 21; 2424 Matthews Circle, Violet: Speeding; Drivers License Not on Person; Possession of Schedule I-Marijuana, $2,250.00 Bond. Clarence Grose, 43; 2501 Violet Street, Domestic Disturbance; Aggravated Assault; Possession of Schedule I-Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Bond. Eric Larotonda, 35; 21 Woodlake Boulevard, Kenner: Attempted Theft; Attempted Theft; Resisting an Officer; Disturbing the Peace, $3,500.00 Bond. Jesse Pritchard, 23; 2302 Myrtle Grove, Lot 32, Meraux: Theft; Theft; Resisting an Officer; Disturbing the Peace, $3,500.00 Bond. Crystal Wheeler, 26; 9113 Gladiator, Chalmette: Theft of Shoplifting over $500, No Bond. Izeah White, 17; 3212 Dauterive, Chalmette: Cruelty to Juvenile; Gabriel Nelson, 22; 2008 Walkers Lane, Meraux: Assault/Aggravated, $1,500.00 Bond. -February 1, 2014Ernie Barthelemy, 49; 1690 Kings Row, Slidell: Fugitive, No Bond. Dadreaun Britton, 24; 3116 Tara Drive, Chalmette: Resisting an Officer; Resisting an Officer; Possession with Intent Schedule I, No Bond. Lakeisha Campbell, 29; 5604 4th Street, Violet: Resisting an Officer; Aggravated 2nd Degree Battery, No Bond. Lydia Campbell, 27; 2804 Stacie, Violet: Resisting an Officer; Battery/ Police Officer, No Bond. Amanda Diaz, 25; 3532 Charles, Chalmette: Driving while Intoxicated, $1,500.00 Bond. James Tahright, 23; 9020 Atreus, Chalmette: Fugitive, No Bond. Bryan Harrell, 23; 95 N. Philip Court, Chalmette: Schedule 1 Possession of Marijuana; Resisting an Officer Force Violence; Battery of Police Officer with Injury; Contributing to Delinquency of a Juvenile; Attempt-Disarming Peace Officer, No Bond. Bryan Harrell, 23; 95 N. Philip Court, Chalmette: Unauthorized Entry of Inhabited Dwelling; Resisting an Officer; Battery/Police Officer; Battery/Police Officer; Fugitive; Fugitive; Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant, No Bond. Kernell Harrell, 24; 1525 Owens Boulevard, New Orleans: Schedule 1 Possession of Marijuana; Contributing to Delinquency of a Juvenile, No Bond. Michael Harrell, 22; 95 N. Phillip Court, Chalmette: Obstruction of Justice, No Bond. Harley Harris, 22; 4728 4th Street, Marrero: Schedule 1 Possession of Marijuana; Fugitive, $1,250.00 Bond. Andrew Martin, 26; 1168 Clydesbank, Harvey: Fugitive, No Bond. Sergio Requena-Ruiz, 28; 2321 Riverbend Drive, Violet: Time Served (Other Specify); 4 Months Suspend all But 48 Hours, 24 Hours C/T/S. Kedrick Singleton, 18; 9 S. Phillip Court, Chalmette: Schedule 1 Possession of Marijuana; Contributing to Delinquency of a Juvenile, No Bond. Kenneth Terrell, 22; 21293 Southern Pines Boulevard, Ponchatoula: Schedule 1 Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, $1,750.00 Bond. Earl Thomas, 33; 2017 Colonial Boulevard, Violet: Resist Arrest by Flight, $1,500.00 Bond. -February 2, 2014Baltodano-Zepeda, Denis, 45; 800 W. Genie Street, Chalmette: Theft, $1,000.00 Bond. James Leonard, 41; 804 Lyndell Drive, Chalmette: Bond Surrender; Bond Surrender; Bond Surrender, $1,500.00 Bond. Misty Becker, 31; 828 Lebeau Street, Arabi: Domestic Disturbance; Simple Battery (Domestic), No Bond. Paul Lewis, 48; 3022 S. Piety Road, New Orleans: Disturbing the Peace Drunk, $500.00 Bond. Joshua Cardon, 33; 828 Lebeau Street, Arabi: Domestic Disturbance; Simple Battery (Domestic), No Bond. Julie Raffray, 36; 804 Lyndell Court, Chalmette: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Drugs-Schedule IV; Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant, No Bond. Breshine Franklin, 25; 1929 Pilate Lane, St. Bernard: Impeding the Flow of Traffic; Resisting an Officer; Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant, $6,100.00 Bond. Vincent Gonzales, 26; 1928 Andre, Chalmette: Disturbing the Peace; Criminal Trespass, $1,000.00 Bond. Louis Guerra, 22; 2025 Ventura, Chalmette: Disturbing the Peace Drunk, $500.00 Bond. Julius Hatcher, 31; 2907 Guerra, Violet: Impeding the Flow of Traffic; Resisting an Officer; Disturbing the Peace Drunk, $1,600.00 Bond. Blake Lewis, 29; 63 Cocharan, Chalmette: Disturbing the Peace; Simple Battery, $1,000.00 Bond. Jennifer McKay, 29; 6400 4th Street, St. Bernard: Disturbing the Peace; Simple Battery; Resisting an Officer, $2,000.00 Bond. Mike Mohammad, 32; 3909 Charles Drive, Chalmette: Domestic/ Disturbance; Fugitive, No Bond. Baron Navarro, 38, 3109 Fable Drive, Meraux: Proper Control of Vehicle; No Insurance; Driving-License Suspended, $1,100.00 Bond. Wanda Olson, 52; 1928 Andres, Chalmette: Disturbing the Peace, $500.00 Bond. Michael Rogers, 26; 85f12 Reunion Street, Violet: Criminal Mischief, $500.00 Bond. James Reed, 32; 4025 Kings Drive, Chalmette: Theft of Goods, $1,000.00 Bond. Michael Sexton, 37; 2300 Creely Street, Chalmette: Extort-Threat Injury; Extort-Threat Injury; Resisting an Officer, No Bond. Randy Spring, 39; 805 Lyndell Court, Chalmette: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Drugs-Schedule IV, No Bond. -February 4, 2014Knute Christiansen, 50; 1910 Viola Street, Mandeville: Fugitive, No Bond. Shanaya Crockett, 21; 3409 Severn Avenue, Metairie: Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant, $1,000.00 Bond. Shanaya Crockett, 21; 3409 Severn Avenue, Metairie: Bond Surrender; Bond Surrender; Bond Surrender, $2,500.00 Bond. Elisha Hartsuff, 29; 504 Edenborn, Metairie: Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant, $5,000.00 Bond. Kenneth James, 43; 2101 Caluda Lane, Violet: Driving while Intoxicated; Proper Control of Vehicle, $1,750.00 Bond. Devin Morales, 24; 312 E. Celestine, Apt. F, Chalmette: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, $500.00 Bond. Leticia Salas, 41; 15371, El Paso, TX: Disturbing the Peace; Simple Battery, $1,000.00 Bond. Tina Pitre, 38; 108 Anthony Drive, Slidell: Reckless Operation Vehicle; Drugs-Schedule III; Expired Driver’s License; Liability Security Required, No Bond. Randy Silers, 57; 6601 Focis Street, New Orleans: Disturbing the Peace, $500.00 Bond. Russell Prats, 26; 1408 Bayou Road, St. Bernard: Burglary Auto $100 to $500, No Bond. Jesus Quintana, 22; 2713 Gallo, Chalmette: Disturbing the Peace Drunk; Park-Not in Handicap Space, $600.00 Bond. Chad Roig, 35; 1200 Eagle Lake Lot 62, Slidell: Driving while Intoxicated 1st; Reckless Operation Vehicle; DrivingLicense Suspended; No Insurance; Legend Drug; Legend Drug, No Bond. Lawrence Turner, 22; 6881 Park Brittany Boulevard, New Orleans: Disturbing the Peace; Assault/ Aggravated, $2,000.00 Bond. Kandis Vogel, 24; 2706 Marietta, Chalmette: Resisting an Officer; Disturbing the Peace Drunk, $1,500.00 Bond. Ashley Wilson, 27; 1015 Government, Arabi: Domestic Disturbance; Public Intimidation, No Bond. -February 3, 2014Kim Alphonso, 24; 549 Mehle Avenue, Arabi: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Parole Violator, No Bond. Joseph Tranchina, 40; 2025 Starling, St. Bernard: Disturbing the Peace; Simple Battery; Simple Criminal Damage under $500, $2,500.00 Bond. Toni Tritt, 57; 2121 Farmsite Road, Violet: Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant, $10,000.00 Bond. James Williams, 26; 14570 Tilbury, New Orleans; Disturbing the Peace, $500.00 Bond. Shedric Williams, 37; 2575 Valentine Court, New Orleans: Crack Distribution: No Bond. Jarvis Cosse, 23; 12721 Highway 15, Phoenix: Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense, $1,250.00 Bond. Robert Wilson, 18; 208 W. Genie Street, Chalmette: Resisting an Officer; Fugitive; Fugitive, $1,000.00 Bond. Derrick Dixon, 42; 2618 Philip Street, New Orleans: Fugitive; Fugitive, Wanted from NOPD. -February 5, 2014Jason Baldon, 33; 997 Gumb Pond Beall Road, Lumberton: Driver Not Licensed; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, $750.00 Bond. Jasmin Gatlin, 27; 2431 Highland, Violet: Domestic Disturbance; Simple Battery (Domestic); Assault/ Aggravated; Felony Carrying Illegal Weapon; Parole Violator, No Bond. James Leonard, 41; 804 Lyndell Drive, Chalmette: Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant; Bench Warrant; Fugitive, $4,500.00 Bond. Ronald Washington, 22; 3408 E. Louisiana Drive, Kenner: No Turn Signals; Driving-License Suspended; Schedule 1 Possession of Marijuana; Possession with Intent Schedule II; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Bond. TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 2014 CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 504-278-7910 THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST PAGE 11 The Best Entertainment in Da’Parish OBITUARIES Audrey Marie Frank left this life on Jan. 31, 2014, at the age of 88. Born in New Orleans, lived in Chalmette for over 45 years and for the past 8 years a resident of Metairie. Loving wife to Ferdinand “Ferdie” Frank, Jr. for 73 years. Devoted mother of Kenneth Frank (Suzanne), Richard Frank (Lisa), David Frank (Dee), Darryl Frank (Margaret) and Karl Frank. Sister of Marie Coralee “Mickey” Madary and the late Leonce “Buddy” Bourgeois, John Bouorgeois, Evelyn Avetant, Delores Manint, Louise Chastant and Marie Stella Rucker. Grandmother of Kristen (Randy), Kendra (Clayton), Rocky (Melissa), Nick (Jesse), and Justin. Great grandmother of Ethan, Natalie, Morgan, Cole and Alexa. Loving Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Audry was a generous and kind spirit who never met a stranger. She was the ultimate hostess and a gifted cook, never happier than when she was entertaining and cooking for family and friends, making everyone feel comfortable and welcome was her special talent. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tues., Feb. 11, 2014, at Schoen Funeral Home, 3800 Canal St. New Orleans at 11 a.m. Visitation at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until Mass time. Interment immedi- ately following at St. Louis #3 Cemetery, Esplanade Ave. Serenity Funeral Home, Covington in charge of arrangements 985875-1131. Audrey Marie Frank Judge Manuel “Manny” Adam Fernandez passed away on Feb. 8, 2014, at the age of 71. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy Harrington Fernandez. Loving father of Gina Fernandez, Jill Willie (Brett) and Amy Ybarzabal (James). Stepfather of Casey Hutchens (AdriAnna). Son of the late Manuel William Fernandez and Blanche Perez Fernandez Molero. Stepson of the late Scott Molero. Brother of Gerri Valene (Murray) and the late William Fernandez (Julie). Proud “Pop Pop” of Nick, Eric, Daniel, Ben and Madeline Priola; Foster, Simon and Samuel Willie; Adam, Gabrielle, Kyle and Camille Ybarzabal; and Emily Hutchens. Judge Fernandez was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. Retired Judge 34th Judicial District Court where he served as Chief Judge and founder of the drug court. Judge Fernandez served in all three branches of state government, concentrating his efforts in the LA State Legislature from 1972 through 1987 where he authored significant legislation, including the Revision of Community Property Laws and the formation of the Department of Environmental Quality. He was proudly recognized as “Man of the Year” and “Legislator of the Year” in St. Bernard Parish. He will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many, who loved his community and treasured his family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering to be held at OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2621 Colonial Blvd, Violet, LA on Tuesday, February 11th from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. PAGE 12 THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 504-278-7910 TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 2014 Sheriff’s New Mobile Emergency Operations Center Will Allow Parade Goers to Track Parade Via Department’s Facebook Page With parade season upcoming, the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office will have two firsts: its new Mobile Emergency Operations Center will lead a Carnival parade and the Irish, Italian, Islenos parade, while a deputy on board will use the sheriff’s Facebook page to post live updates of parade locations. “I look forward to showing our residents and others on the parade routes the Mobile Emergency Operations Center, or Command Post, we acquired last fall through a federal grant,” Sheriff Pohlmann said. “Some of you may have seen it being driven through the Parish for use during a tropical storm last October or at the Jerry Rathburn 911 Center in Chalmette. It suits our needs well as a command post and will become a fixture in Parish parades.” The new center will be the lead unit in both the ninth anniversary parade of the Knights of Nemesis, starting at 1 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 22, and the Irish, Italian, Islenos parade at noon on Sun., April 6,” Sheriff Pohlmann said The Operations Center will coordinate the running of the parades as well as road closings as it moves along the route, he said. And, as the Operations Center rolls along Judge Perez Dr. in both parades, inside the vehicle Capt. Angie Huff will post live updates on the parades’ location on the Sheriff’s Facebook page. Capt. Bret Bowen will be driving the Mobile Emergency Operations Center. It’s the first time such live updates for the location of the beginning of a parade have been posted by the Sheriff’s Office. Also look at the sheriff’s Facebook page for updates on the latest news involving law enforcement in St. Bernard Parish. “We hope people, especially children, find it to be fun and helpful to know when a parade will approach their location,” Sheriff Pohlmann said. The Mobile Emergency Operations Center was acquired through a federal grant and was delivered in September 2013. Retired New Orleans Saint fan favorite Deuce McAllister and current Saint player Will Smith have been named Celebrity Knights for the Knights of Nemesis Carnival parade, organization President Billy Showalter said. The Irish, Italian, Islenos parade annually features throws of vegetables including cabbage, carrots and potatoes to the crowd, celebrating three cultures of the Parish. PHOTO BY SBSO Several deputies stand with the new sheriff ’s mobile command post that will lead the upcoming Knights of Nemesis Carnival parade on Feb. 22 and the Irish, Italian, Islenos parade on April 6. Shown are deputies Sgt. Chris Scheeler, Maj. Mark Poche, Sgt. Stephen Ingargiola, Det. Michael Schiro, Capt. Bret Bowen, who will drive the vehicle in the parades, Det. Lt. Richard Mendel and Sgt. Mike Ingargiola. Campbell Takes Over as Chairperson For Metropolitan Human Services District Dedicated to Helping Families in Crisis St. Bernard Parish families who are in a crisis of some sort, perhaps with family members feeling overwhelmed by problems and don’t know what services are available, can turn to a state agency with crisis teams just a phone call away at 504826-2675. Perhaps little known, the Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) was created by the Louisiana Legislature in 2003 and has been helping St. Bernard Parish residents. But officials are reaching out to the community to invite more participation. Metropolitan offers help 24 hours a day for those in crisis, with response teams to make home visits if needed to provide support in areas including mental health, substance addiction, and mak- ing arrangements for respite care. Callers have access to an immediate range of services including phone assessment, home visits if necessary, and respite care beds. You should call Metropolitan at 504-826-2675 if you know someone in crisis, such as possibly being suicidal, or feeling overwhelmed, withdrawn or depressed and don’t know what to do or how to get services to help. Specifically it can be someone having a problem related to mental illness, developmental disability or alcohol, drug or gambling addiction. For non-crisis care and services call 504-568-3130. St. Bernard activist Polly Campbell of Meraux has been on the Metropolitan board about three years but has now become the agency’s first board chairperson who didn’t live in New Orleans. The Metropolitan Human Services District was created to serve residents of Orleans, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes. Campbell said, “I know St. Bernard families are impacted” by some of the problems the MHSD was created to help them with. “So many kids and adults need treatment so they can be functional members of the communi- ty instead of going to jail or to a hospital.” She said her goal is to create awareness of all the services being offered so our community can take full advantage. PHOTO BY SBSO (Pictured l-r): Polly Campbell of Meraux, now chairperson of the agency’s board; Sheriff Pohlmann; Kay Hunter; retired Orleans Criminal Judge Calvin Johnson who is executive director of MHSD; and Genevieve Durkin. TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 2014 CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 504-278-7910 THE ST. BERNARD PARISH POST Weather PAGE 13 January 2014 Was Cold And Dry Barry D. Keim – Louisiana State Climatologist, Louisiana State University January 2014 will long be remembered for our two mixed precipitation events. In addition, there is a perception out there that this past January was quite cold. Well, if you thought that, you’d be correct, as it was cold. In fact, at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, January averaged 47°, which was 6° below normal. This was the coldest January since 1985. In addition, there were nine days that had minimum temperatures below freezing, whereby it averages only four days below freezing in a typical January. January 2009 also had days below freezing, but aside from that, we need to go all the way back to January 1985 to beat this, when they had 10 days below freezing. Rainfall at the airport totaled 2.72 inches for January, which was 3.15 inches below normal, hence we had less than half of the rain than that expected. Drought is taking hold in Louisiana, but I will likely spend some time of that next week. So what’s ahead for February? Well, we’re already more than a week into it, but the long range forecast from the Climate Prediction Center shows that St. Bernard is more likely than not to have above normal temperatures and normal precipitation. But, as usual, I recommend you ingest this with a grain of salt. Please contact me with any questions or complaints at [email protected]. Phone Calls Not Returned??? CALL THE LAW OFFICES OF FRANK IPPOLITO THE PEOPLE’S ATTORNEY® All Calls Returned Same Day Cell Phone Answered 24 Hours 276-5500 343-8457 CIVIL LAW PRACTICE INCLUDING: All Types of Personal Injury Cases • Personal Injury • Auto Accidents • Wrongful Death • 18-Wheeler Wrecks I • AUTO ACCIDENTS • ADMIRALTY/MARITIME • CRIMINAL DEFENSE • D.W.I. DEFENSE • DIVORCE/CUSTODY 276-5500 After Hours Call: 504-343-8457 700 W. Judge Perez Dr. • Suite 101 • Chalmette, LA 70043 PAGE 14 THE ST. 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