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Vets,others share stories ofWWII at museum BY MICHAEL PATRICK WELCH

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New Orleans’ massive World War II museum is many things to many people. For the hundreds of schoolchildren who pass through every week, the museum is where they learn about an incomprehensible scene from world history. And for the World War II veterans who volunteer each day, the museum is where they confront war memories in a variety of ways. Bill Cassidy, 90, and Johnny DiFatta, 89, each spend one afternoon each week telling war stories in front of the museum’s Higgins boat — the type of small landing craft used to dump hundreds of American

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soldiers on European beaches. the Pacific, hot, sweating. ... Difatta is grateful to have But we didn’t talk about it. We had a relatively peaceful tour, got our life together, and we refueling planes on Treasury went on, until Steven Ambrose Island in the Pacific. He said got this museum started.” Jimmy Fried, 95, has volunthat before he worked at the teered at the museum he museum since never talked “We never talked about about the war, the war. ... We got our life 2001. “Yeah, t brings ever. together, and we went on, iup pleasant “ A f t e r until Steven Ambrose got m e m o r i e s , ” the war we this museum started.” said Fried, wiped it out,” who during he said. “My JOHNNY DIFATTA, WWII veteran Wo r l d Wa r brothers and II remained my cousins, thank God, they all came back. stationed in America for 16 We’d all go out dancing, hunt- months before being shipped ing, fishing, bowling, every- overseas to Europe in 1944 as a thing, and we never talked lieutenant. “Being here makes about the war. My brother was me realize how fortunate I’ve in Battle of the Bulge, coldest been, that’s the main thing. I day in history, while I was in can (talk about the war here)

without it getting to me. I accepted what happened to me. I can do it because so many good things have happened to me.” Thomas Blakey, a 94-year-old WWII veteran, was a regular volunteer at the museum until his passing last week. Blakey began 15 years ago on the third floor, telling the crowds about Normandy and his missions as a paratrooper. Almost daily, he sat at a table just inside the entrance — a living, interactive exhibit that drew hundreds of people for hundreds of conversations each day. “I don’t have any bad memoAdvocate photo by MICHAEL PATRICK WELCH ries about anything. That’s all worked out,” Blakey said in an World War II veterans Thomas Blakey, left, and Bill Cassidy interview prior to his death. share their experiences with visitors at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Blakey was an almost daily äSee VETS, page 6G volunteer until his passing last week.

Making Mardi Gras

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Services for blind expand at WRBH

BY KIMBERLEY SINGLETARY Special to The Advocate

Learn to read here. These four simple words hang in giant letters across a 20-footby-20-foot banner on the side of the New Orleans Main Library branch downtown. On Jan. 27 and 28, the hope is that illiterate adults will come to the library and enroll in a free literacy program offered by the YMCA of Greater New Orleans. Shannan Cvitanovic, director of YMCA Educational Services, says that of the three locations around the city where adult education is offered, the Main Library, which serves the lowestlevel readers — those who need to start with the ABCs — sees the greatest demand by far. The YMCA is the only organization in the city that caters to this demographic. “We offer programs for all levels of readers, but our beginner program always has the greatest waiting list,” she said. New student enrollment for nonreaders is offered just twice a year. “There are way too many adults in this city that can’t even fill out a job application or read to their kids at night,” Cvitanovic said of the literacy crisis in New Orleans. Recent projections state that an estimated 40 percent of people age 16 and older read below a fifthgrade level. Through the program, students are offered an hour-anda-half of free instruction four days a week. “Within a few months, these people will be reading short sentences,” she said. “And we’ll just continue from there. They can stay with us and keep learning as long as they want.” Decades ago, the YMCA used volunteers as instructors, but Cvitanovic said it eventually became clear that the most successful, efficient way to get people reading quickly was to use qualified teachers. “Plus, currently we can only offer classes during the day, which is hard for volunteers, as well as for those that are employed, but want to get help.” The program currently serves about 175 people a year, a number far below what it could, but Cvitanovic says a lack of funding and locations limits the reach. When the YMCA of Greater New Orleans began, back in 1852, the city’s needs were a bit different. äSee LITERACY, page 3G

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Jack Wilkinson, 7, and Diamond Bolds, 9, help each other out during the shoe box Mardi Gras float craft program for children at the Algiers Regional Library on Saturday. Brandy Holmes helps her son, Lionel Holmes, 3, put the finishing touches on his float.

Young people enjoyed hands-on Mardi Gras activities Saturday at the Algiers Regional Library. Blain Kern Studios artist Alex Sherrod led the free programs that included making shoe box floats, and later, Mardi Gras masks. Read more about the New Orleans Public Library’s free programs on page 3G.

New Orleans is home to WRBH-FM, 88.3, the nation’s only full-time reading service for people who are visually impaired. The station also is an asset to sighted residents who listen to news and information while doing chores such as driving children to school. Now hear this: The recently launched website WRBH.org is advancing the “radio for the blind” mission of turning the printed word into the spoken. The website compiles news and information in a way that allows screen-reading programs to scan pages and find information that is most important to the user. The new website is the second phase of WRBH’s rebranding campaign. Last year, the station partnered with local marketing and public relations agency HEROfarm to create a new logo, tagline and formatting program. WRBH radio traditionally serves Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. John, Terrebonne, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes. Its new website will provide live streaming that can be picked up around the world, delivering both print and online content. WRBH offers a variety of programming, including The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Time and The Onion. It provides readings from magazines, area publications, listings of local events, short stories, and äSee THROW ME, page 4G

Little Rascals parade to feature 19 floats, 275 riders The 2015 Carnival season in Metairie gets underway when the 32nd annual Little Rascals parade begins at noon Feb. 1. “Little Rascals Looks Back at 32 Years” is the theme of this year’s parade, which will feature 19 floats with 275 riders. Reigning as this year’s king and queen will be Aidan Brantmeier and Alicia Perret. The parade will begin near

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Clearview Mall at the intersection of Kingman and El Dorado streets. It will turn off

of El Dorado onto Houma Boulevard and then turn right, or east, onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard. It will continue down Veterans and disband at Veterans and Martin Behrman Avenue. The parade will not turn onto Severn Avenue or Bonnabel Boulevard. The krewe will hold its annual ball at 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at

the Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner. For more information, go to the website, kreweoflittle rascals.org.

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Before you head out to the Little Rascals parade, the annual Krewe of Noah children’s parade, sponsored by Christ the King Lutheran Church, be-

gins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The parade will begin and end in the church parking lot, 1001 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner. Floats of every shape and size, including wagons, bicycles and tricycles, will be decorated. Food and refreshments will äSee JEFFERSON, page 4G

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Kappas showcase high school football talent Top high school football players from Orleans and Jefferson parishes participated in the Lake Pontchartrain High School All-Star Football Classic held recently at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans. The game was sponsored by the Gretna, Kenner and New Orleans alumni chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. WEST BANK Team members SPOTLIGHT were chosen by YETORIA viewers of the DESHAZIER “Friday Night Football” show on WGNO-TV. The Kappa team won 29-18. The game was part of the fraternities’ “Guide Right” initiative, designed to prepare students for collegiate life through athletics, scholastics, life training and developmental skills. More than 35 scholarships were awarded to students. Corey Lambert, head coach at John Ehret High School, served as head coach. Kappa Alpha Psi Kenner Alumni Chapter member Willie Brooks Jr., the head football coach at Helen Cox High School, was an assistant coach of the Kappa team. Gretna Alumni Chapter member Helen Cox Principal Mark Perry is the Jefferson Parish Public School’s District 8-5A chairman. “This event gives Kappas from the region a great opportunity to come together to support the high school student-athletes and to positively influence and encourage them to attend college and serve their communities,” said Alonzo Knox, polemarch (director) of the Gretna Alumni Chapter. Gretna Alumni Chapter member Chris Herrero codirected a 150-member allstar band of the region’s best high school musicians during the event. Herrero, band director at Edna Karr High School, holds the distinction of being the city’s youngest high school band director. Kappas wearing their fraternity apparel were admitted to the game free.

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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity alumni from Gretna, New Orleans and Kenner celebrate the Kappa team’s 29-18 victory in the Kappa Alpha Psi vs. Phi Beta Sigma Lake Pontchartrain High School All-Star Football Classic.

Firefighters rally for leader Deputy Chief Glen H. Faust, of the Terrytown 5th District Volunteer Fire Department, will get help with his medical bills when department members hold a benefit from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Mel Ott Recreational Facility, 2301 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna. Faust is dealing with lung cancer and overwhelming medical expenses. Financial gifts are taxdeductible. In addition to the funds, the Fire Department is seeking donations of merchandise to be used as door prizes or to be auctioned off. A hotel weekend and a fishing trip are among the pledges. Faust has served the Terrytown Fire Department for more than 45 years. He has been a member of its board of directors for 42 years and has been deputy chief of operations for 38 years.

Smoke detectors for seniors Senior citizens living in the 5th Fire District are eligible for installation of up to two free smoke detectors by the Terrytown Fire Department. Battery replacement for ex-

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The Terrytown 5th District Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a benefit for Photo provided by Rotary Club of Westwego Deputy Chief Glen Faust on The Rotary Club of Westwego held its first Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. From left are Sunday. Police Chief Dwayne J. Munch Sr., Officer Blake Lawson and Rotarians Frank Roccaforte and Michael Leblanc. isting detectors is available. The program is made possible ment, presented Officer Blake 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Faith Mondays. The fee of $20 covby state Fire Marshal Butch Lawson with the 2015 Law En- Presbyterian Church, 2525 ers the cost of the book. Browning. For information, forcement Officer of the Year Apollo Ave., Harvey. Janelle For information, call (504) call (504) 349-5551. Award. Perez leads the group. 368-2525. A small prayer group meets Westwego Rotary Free aerobics class at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Any Yetoria Lumpkin DeShazier prayer request from the comwrites about the people and The Rotary Club of WestWestbank Community Minmunity is welcomed. events in Algiers and the wego held its first Law Enistries invites everyone 7 and The women began a new West Bank. Contact her at forcement Appreciation Day. older to attend a free lowydeshazier@gmail.com or call Chief Dwayne J. Munch Sr., of impact aerobics class on Mon- study by Beth Moore called “Living Beyond Yourself” on (504) 367-0905. the Westwego Police Departdays and Wednesdays from

Regular dental care can extend pets’ lives Good oral hygiene is as important for pets as it is for people. Most people overlook dental care when thinking of pet care, but taking good care of teeth and gums is paramount to a pet’s health and longevity. Plaque and bacteria can build up in a dog’s mouth ANIMAL over a short peRESCUE riod of time. If TRACI left untreated, HOWERTON tartar buildup can lead to painful, inflamed gums and open the door to infection and gum disease. Over time, these infections can become chronic or even systemically deadly. Commercial dental treats may seem like a quick and easy fix, but they are not enough. Proper dental care means keeping the diet crunchy with dry food and teeth-healthy hard treats, and regularly checking the teeth, particularly the rear molars, for dark, plaque-covered areas. Having a vet examine the teeth at regular visits and having a dental cleaning done at least once a year is also encouraged. If at all possible, a dog’s teeth should be brushed a few times a week. This may seem like a daunting task, but if brushing begins early on, when a dog is a puppy or a newly adopted adult, the pet will get used to the routine. Finger sheaths with nibs on them made for reaching in a pet’s mouth and “brushing” can be purchased at pet supply stores. Some groomers also brush teeth. If you notice anything unusual, such as a brown color

At about 40 pounds, Wynonna is a total lap dog. She loves riding in the car and strolling around the park. She has gone through basic obedience training and is house-, crate- and leash-trained. She loves being around little kids, and loves her people. Wynonna came to ARNO from a kill shelter that was overcrowded. The adoption fee is $200 and includes spay, vaccines, chip and heartworm treatment (if required). For information, send email to adoptfromarno@ yahoo.com. Photo provided by ARNO

at the base of a dog’s teeth or drooling while eating, or if a pet keeps his head cocked to the side as if having difficulty chewing, then the animal needs an examination by a vet right away. Bringing dogs to the vet for a dental cleaning at least once a year is vital to keeping them healthy. A dental procedure consists of a thorough cleaning and removing of tartar and plaque, including under the gum line, and examining gums for inflammation or infection. Any bad or loose teeth are removed, and if necessary, the gums are closed with sutures. Follow-up treatment with antibiotics for possible infection is a normal course of action. Even a pet with no teeth can eat dry food as soon as the gums heal and harden, so do not worry if over the years, your dog has to have several teeth removed. Removing the cause of infection is imperative to a healthy, long life.

Predental blood work is recommended to make sure your pet’s vital organs are up for the procedure, as he will have to be under anesthesia for the dental cleaning. Your vet will examine your pet’s teeth at all routine appointments and can recommend when and how often your pet should have a dental procedure.

Events

BUDDY BREAK: The Jefferson Parish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will sponsor a Buddy Break in Lafayette Square in New Orleans from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. Buddy Breaks pair Central Business District office workers with shelter pets for lunchtime strolls. For information, visit www.facebook.com/buddy breaknola. PET ADOPTION EVENT: The LA/ SPCA will hold a neighborhood pet adoption and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur-

day, Jan. 24, at Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., in Metairie. For information, call (504) 368-5191 or visit laspca.org. FERAL CAT TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN: The LA/SPCA will hold a free workshop on dealing with feral cats from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 24, at 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. in New Orleans. Participants will learn the importance of trap-neuterreturn and find out about basic methods and equipment. For reservations, call (504) 7623306. For information, visit la-spca.org. CLINIC OPENING: The Humane Society of Louisiana will be the beneficiary of a grand opening event for My Little Friends Emergency Clinic, operated by Dr. Melissa Ryce, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in the back room at Le Bon Temps Roule, 4801 Magazine St., in New Orleans. The clinic is at 4734 Magazine St. Admission is $10 and will benefit the Humane Society of Louisiana. For information, call (888) 6-HUMANE. LOST OR FOUND PETS: In Orleans Parish, you can send a photo, description of your pet, date lost/found and your contact information to lostandfound@laspca.org. In Jefferson Parish, email molsen@jeffparish.net and bbourgeois @jeffparish. net, and in St. Bernard Parish, email cluna@sbpg.net. Traci D. Howerton is social media editor of Animal Rescue New Orleans, a nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter. Contact ARNO at animalrescuecolumn@gmail.com, www. animalrescueneworleans.org or call its recorded information line at (504) 571-1900.

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Humane Society of Louisiana benefits from meatless Thanksgiving dinner

A meatless Thanksgiving dinner benefiting the Humane Society of Louisiana and The Orangutan Project was held at Seed, a raw, vegan restaurant on Prytania Street in New Orleans. Diners paid for their meals with donations that were split between the two charities. One of those feasting on cauliflower walnut loaf with gravy, green beans amandine and raw pecan pie was Leah Duncan, vegan outreach coordinator for the Humane Society.

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N.O. library workshops geared toward job-seekers The first in a series of three career workshops at the MidCity Library will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. The Mid-City Library is at 3700 Orleans Ave., New Orleans. The workshops will be led by Jessica Rareshide, a certified personnel consultant and staffing professional. Thursday’s workshop is “Corporation of One: Your Brand for Career Success.” It will be followed by a workshop on résumé writing from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and a workshop on interview strategies from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29.

The event is open to all ages, but Rareshide will present the children younger than 13 must workshops at other New Orbe accompanied by an leans Public Library adult. branches through the CARNIVAL DESEGREGATION: spring. For example, Artist Andrea Fraser and the “Corporation of documentary filmmaker One” workshop will and writer Rebecca Snebe presented at 6 p.m. deker have each created Thursday, Feb. 19, at the artwork inspired by New Nix Library, 1401 S. CarOrleans City Council rollton Ave. @ THE Carnival krewe desegreMARDI GRAS BEAD CRAFT: LIBRARY gation hearings of 1991. The staff of the Algiers CHARLES They will discuss their Regional Library, 3014 BROWN work at 5:30 p.m. SaturHoliday Drive, New Orday at the Main Library, leans, will present a craft session using Mardi Gras beads 219 Loyola Ave., New Orleans. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. In addition to a dialogue be-

tween the two artists, Snedeker’s film “By Invitation Only” will be screened. The film explores the old-line Carnival and debutante traditions, citing the ordinance hearings and their fallout as the reason Snedeker chose not to make her debut. Charles Brown is the executive director of the New Orleans Public Library. For more information, visit new orleanspubliclibrary.org, “like” the Facebook page at facebook.com/neworleanspubliclibrary and follow on Twitter at twitter.com/nolalibrary.

Infant massage class offered at Metairie library Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children is offering free monthly workshops on infant massage at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The next workshop will occur from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 21. They will continue on the second Saturday of each month. Participation in the workshops will be limited to 20 people, who must register by contacting Rene Guilbeau at (504) 780-4363 or rene.guilbeau@ HCAHealthcare.com. Infant massage is a parent enrichment program that provides loving touch from the start of a baby’s life. It incorporates techniques that help promote social and emotional development, brain development, adaptations for children with special needs, and bonding and attachment with parents and caregivers. According to Guilbeau, early psychological and sensory

input is essential in facilitating Orleans Historic Hotels,” will the development of all infants. give a presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the East Infant massage contains Bank Regional Library, critical elements of 4747 West Napoleon bonding including eyeAve., Metairie. He will to-eye contact, smiling, discuss the great hotels soothing sounds, caressof the past and the presing and mutual interacent, telling the story of tion. the properties that stood For the baby, massage the test of time, as well enhances bonding and JP LIBRARY as those that didn’t. attachment; promotes LAGNIAPPE DOCUMENT PRESERVAsocial, emotional and TION: Annie Peterson, cognitive development; CHRIS SMITH preservation librarian reduces gas and colic; of the Howard-Tilton strengthens and reguMemorial Library at Tulane lates primary organ systems; regulates behavioral patterns; University, will discuss preservation techniques for and promotes sleep. personal documents at 7 p.m. For parents, massage enWednesday at the West Bank hances communication and Regional Library, 2751 Manemotional ties; promotes bethattan Blvd., Harvey. The sester understanding of infant sion will address proper storcues; helps parents unwind age, handling and long-term and relax; provides quality care, and is free and open to one-on-one interaction; and the public. gives fathers a special time to PIANO CONCERT: Matt Lemconnect and bond. ‘NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC HOTELS’: mler will perform American standards at 7 p.m. Wednesday Paul Oswell, author of “New

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al Library, the YMCA works with higher-level students — Continued from page 1G those interested in passing a high school equivalency exam “One of our first endeavors or a specific test for a job. “For some people it may was helping people dealing with the yellow fever out- just be that they’ve been out break,” Cvitanovic said. “Since of school for a long time and day one, we’ve never wavered they have now come to a point in our commitment to this com- where they have to pass a writmunity and to filling whatever ing or math test in order to advance in their career,” Cvitacritical need exists.” Since 1977, adult literacy has novic said. “We can help them been one of those critical needs do that.” At Trinity Christian Commuthe organization has been adnity Center in Hollygrove, the dressing. At East New Orleans Region- YMCA has partnered with the

city of New Orleans’ Best Babies Zone initiative, dedicated to reducing infant mortality rates and racial disparity in birth outcomes. “We had one young woman referred to us by her child’s pediatrician,” Cvitanovic said. “The baby was not doing well; it was not gaining weight. Eventually the pediatrician figured out it was because the poor mother couldn’t read the instructions on the formula so she wasn’t feeding her child properly.” Cvitanovic says that one of

at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie. His performance is sponsored by Hall Piano Company, the Steinway Society of New Orleans and the library, and is free and open to the public. ‘DEGAS IN NEW ORLEANS’: Rosary O’Neill, author of the historica drama “Degas in New Orleans,” will give a presentation at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The play is set in 1872, when Edgar Degas arrives to salvage his brother’s cotton business and to reclaim his family life in the city of his mother.

the best ways citizens can support the work being done to increase literacy rates in New Orleans is to spread the word about the programs. “Marketing to a population who doesn’t read can be hard,” she said, “so we really depend a lot on word of mouth. I want people to know that it doesn’t matter where you live or what level you’re at, if you contact us, we can help or refer you to someone else who can.” For more information on the YMCA Adult Literacy Program, call (504) 596-3842.

Members of the Ladies Leukemia League gathered recently at the home of President Anne Favret to celebrate the success of their 2014 Fete de Noel fundraiser and to begin planning for the 2015 event. In the front row, from left, are 2014 Fete Chairwoman Joy Hocke North, Co-Chairwoman Christy Saladino, league President Anne Favret and new President Carolyn Escher. In the second row are Joan Ingram, Jeri Landry, Carolyn D’Antonio, Fay Doucet, Paula Pizzaloto, Jacquelyn Milan, Kathleen Robert and Lisa Baynham. Ana Eller, Cissy Tittle and Cathy Wattigney were also at the meeting. Photo provided by Ladies Leukemia League

Downtown N.O. focus of urban design contest Dozens of teams of graduate students from across the country are competing to create a development proposal for sustainable growth in the area of New Orleans bound by the Lafitte Greenway and the eastern edge of the new medical district, and crossed by the elevated I-10 highway. The study area for the Urban Land

Institute Hines Competition includes parts of the Tulane/ Gravier and Iberville neighborhoods. Four teams will be chosen as finalists in February. In March, the finalist teams will have the opportunity to expand their original schemes. In April, finalist team members will present their schemes to the competition jury during a public forum in New Orleans.

The event will culminate with the announcement of the winning team, which will receive $50,000. Each of the remaining three finalist teams will receive $10,000. The competition is designed as an exercise; there is no intention that the students’ plans will be implemented as part of any revitalization of the site. The study area also has been

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The Jefferson Genealogy Society recently donated three books to the Special Collections at the East Bank Regional Library in Metairie. Shown are, from left, Michele Lehmann, JGS President; Mary Lu Cooper, Special Collections librarian; and Shirley Lynch, outgoing JGS board member.

Terrytown Golden Age Club marks December birthdays

For information about programs at the 15 branches of the Jefferson Parish Library, go to www.jplibrary.net or “like” the library’s Facebook page for daily programming updates.

Ladies Leukemia League reviews high points of Fete de Noel fundraiser

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Jefferson Genealogical Society donates books

of interest to the city of New Orleans, which recently completed the Livable Claiborne Communities study. This study, encompassing seven diverse neighborhoods and a portion of the Central Business District, links community revitalization analysis and recommendations for the Claiborne Corridor with transportation and redevelopment scenarios.

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Members with birthdays in December celebrated recently with others in the Terrytown Golden Age Club. Jane Chamberlain was honored along with, from left, Anna Mae Cosse, Julius Lips and Jo Ann Smith. The club meets Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Terrytown Golden Age center, 641 Heritage Ave., Terrytown.

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NORDC offers activities for the whole family NORDC serves thousands of New Orleans residents each year by providing a platform that fosters family, growth and character. Youth and teen programs help develop self-confidence, optimism and initiative. Adult and senior programs promote friendships, good health and FUN WITH personal growth. NORDC We offer recreVICTOR ation and cultural RICHARD III programs, classes and special events at seven recreation centers (and counting) and at dozens of playgrounds across the city. All of these activities strengthen the communities that make up New Orleans. With the city’s commitment to fund recreation, NORDC has undergone unprecedented growth and is on track to be one of the best recreation programs in the country. We have four newly renovated recreation centers, and three more are in the works — Stallings St. Claude in the Bywater, Sanchez in the Lower 9th Ward, and Rosenwald on Broad and Earhart. This is in addition to ongoing improvements and repairs at NORDC playgrounds. In 2010, voters approved a City Council ordinance to reform NORD, through the creation of the New Orleans Rec-

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Camellia show Saturday

The New Orleans Camellia Club will sponsor its 75th annual show from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Theodore Roosevelt School, 3315 Maine St., Kenner. Camellia exhibitors from across the Gulf Coast will participate in the event, and more than 150 plants will be on sale. Information on camellias and other plants also will be available. For information, call (504) 616-4378 or (504) 866-2490.

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fiction and nonfiction books, including current best-sellers. Several live shows are hosted in the WRBH studio, such as “New Orleans by Mouth” and “Writers’ Forum,” a platform for local and national authors to discuss their work. WRBH is a tax-deductible nonprofit that relies on donations and grants to support its mission. More than 200 people volunteer each year to coordinate the station’s 24-hour-a-day programming. For broadcast and volunteer information, visit WRBH.org.

Krewe de Lune benefit

Krewe de Lune will present its third annual charity event from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at Treo, 3835 Tulane Ave. This year’s party will benefit Unity of Greater New Orleans, whose mission is to coordinate community partnerships to prevent, reduce and end homelessness. For information about the event and to purchase advance tickets, send email to krewe delune@gmail.com.

Arts educators series

Young Audiences of Louisiana and the Academy of the Sacred Heart will host a professional development series for community arts educators beginning at 2 p.m. Monday at the academy, 4521 St. Charles Ave. The free event will include a keynote speech by Russel Granet, executive director of the Lincoln Center Institute. Granet is an artist, educator and international consultant. The public is invited, and space is limited. Thursday is the deadline to make a reservation by emailing info@ya4la.

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NATURE WALK: Noon, Tuesday, Woodland Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse. Meet at the front of the park or take the complimentary shuttle from Cut-Off Rec Center, 6600 Belgrade St., departing at 11:40 am.

FITNESS CLASSES: Fit NOLA Parks offers weekly classes at Taylor Park, 2600 S. Roman St.; Norwood Thompson Park, 7200 Forshey St.; and St. Roch Park, 1800 St. Roch Ave. ADULT EXERCISE: For ages 18 and older. Includes cardio and core strengthening exercises. Free classes held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Treme Rec Center, 900 N. Villere St.; from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave.; from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at Behrman Rec Center, 2529 Gen. Meyer Ave.; and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Joe W. Brown Rec Center, 5601 Read Blvd. LINE DANCING: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Cut-Off Rec Center, 6600 Belgrade St. KEMETIC YOGA: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Treme Rec Center, 900 N. Villere St.

AQUATICS NORDC LIFEGUARD PREREQUISITE SKILLS CHALLENGE CLASS: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Feb. 2 and 9, and March 2, 16 and 30, Joe W. Brown Pool, 5601 Read Blvd. Classes for people ages 15 and older who are interested in becoming lifeguards. Preregistration is suggested.

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DeShawn James, 3, blows a foam of bubbles during NORDC’s 2014 Easter egg hunt at Joe W. Brown Park. Families fill the parks and programs available year-round through NORDC. reation Development Commission, comprising 13 community leaders appointed by the mayor. It also provided for the formation of the NORD Foundation, a nonprofit organization to serve as a fundraising body. NORD Foundation’s board members represent many of the city’s leading businesses.

partment of community development and the Hispanic Resource Center will provide free legal assistance from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the center, 4312 Florida Ave., Kenner. Volunteer attorneys with the firm of Ferriol, Pérez and Gordon will provide assistance in the areas of wills, adoptions, name changes, lease disputes, bankruptcy, foreclosures, successions, divorce, elderly issues, child care and disability issues. For information, call (504) 469-2570.

We’re rebuilding NORDC into an organization to be proud of; it’s what our city deserves. We hope the community will support theses efforts and become involved in NORDC. Please come have fun with us! For information on more fun things to do, visit nola.gov/

nordc. And please connect with us on Twitter, @NORD Commission. Victor N. Richard III is the chief executive officer of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission. For information, visit nola.gov/ nordc.

YLC KICKS SOCCER REGISTRATION: Now through Feb. 2 for boys and girls ages 5-13. The season begins March 2. TRACK AND FIELD REGISTRATION: Feb. 2-16 for boys and girls ages 5-14. The season begins on March 21. For playground locations and registration details, visit nola.gov/ nordc.

CULTURAL SENIOR DANCE, FITNESS AND ADULT MOVEMENT CLASSES: NORDC/NOBA Center for Dance offers several free classes at NORDC recreation centers. Register anytime. SENIOR CHOIR PRACTICE: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Joe W. Brown Rec Center, 5601 Read Blvd. Join anytime. CASA SAMBA CLASSES: Lyons Center, 624 Louisiana Ave., and Treme Center, 900 N. Villere St. For all ages. Register anytime.

FREE AFTER-SCHOOL MEALS KIDS CAFÉ: Kids Café provides free after-school meals at several recreation centers and playgrounds in partnership with Share Our Strength. Sites are Comiskey Playground, 600 S. Jeff Davis Parkway; Cut-Off Recreation Center, 6600 Belgrade St.; Treme Recreation Center, 900 N. Villere St.; Joe W. Brown Recreation Center, 5601 Read Blvd.; Lyons Recreation Center, 624 Louisiana Ave.; Stallings Gentilly Playground, 2700 Laperyouse St.; and Taylor Playground, 2600 S. Roman St.

L’Union Française elects board members

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org or calling (504) 523-.3525.

‘Broomstick’ reading

The C.G. Jung Society will present an evening with local award-winning playwright John Biguenet and actress Kerry Cahill at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Parker United Methodist Church, 1130 Nashville Ave. Cahill will perform a dramatic reading from Biguenet’s play “Broomstick,” and Jungian analyst Constance Romero will provide commentary. Cost is $15, $10 for students and free for Jung Society members.

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Board elections were held recently by L’Union Française, founded in 1872, the oldest Franco-American organization in New Orleans. New board members include, front row from left, Judith Faust; Lisa Baldwin, historian; Jackie Graff; Jessica Behrhorst; Kay Kerr; Hilda Sapera, treasurer; and Karen Walk. In the second row are Robert Honorée; Hans Heinemann; Kathleen Moisiewicz, president; and Kathleen Calder, secretary. In the third row are Danny Lewis, first vice president; Paul Albares, second vice president; and Jeff Cohen. The organization operates a school for adults wanting to learn or improve their French speaking and writing skills, offers French culture classes, presents yearly grants to elementary and middle schools that offer French, and presents annual prizes to outstanding high school students for their achievement in the French language.

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Endowment workshop

The Greater New Orleans Foundation will present free workshops designed to help local nonprofit groups start an endowment. The first workshop will be offered from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, and the second will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 3 at the foundation office, 1055 St. Charles Ave. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria must take part in one of the workshops in order to apply for a Freeman Challenge grant. The Richard West Freeman Endowment and Board-Restricted Cash Reserve Challenges program is designed to help nonprofit organizations establish endowments or boardrestricted cash reserves and to help nonprofits and community donors realize the importance of building financial independence to ensure longterm stability. For information, call the Greater New Orleans Foundation at (504) 598-4663. Lynne Jensen writes about New Orleans community events and people. Contact her at jensencolumn@gmail. com.

Members of Beta Sigma Phi of Preceptor Alpha Beta International Sorority gathered at Ralph’s on the Park in New Orleans for a Christmas party Dec. 14. From left are Kay Cantrelle, Raylyn Eubanks, Nell Perkins, Vicki Gauthreaux, Anne Tomlinson and Patsy Richard. Photo provided by MABEL THIBODEAUX

FAITH NOTES TRIDENTINE MASS: The Roman Rite Mass, known as the “tridentine” or Latin Mass, will be offered at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Stephen Church (Good Shepherd Parish), 1025 Napoleon Ave., in New Orleans. The Good Shepherd Choir will be heard in the Missa Cantata, under the direction of Brian Morgan, director of music and principal organist, in the Gregorian “Missa de Angelis.” Phyllis Treigle will be soprano soloist, with Bart Folse as chanter.

For information, call the rectory office at (504) 8991378. ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE: A Week of Christian Unity will be observed Sunday through Jan. 31. Featured will be an Ecumenical Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Monday at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 6367 St. Charles Ave. Archbishop Gregory Aymond and Orthodox and Protestant clergy from throughout the greater New Orleans area will gather to pray for Christian

unity. Guest homilist will be the Rev. Philip Latronico, of the Ecumenical and Religious Office of the Diocese of Newark, New Jersey. For information, call (985) 626-5671. An ecumenical seminar, “Living Room Dialogues: Fifty Years of Ecumenism,” will be held 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Loyola University’s Danna Center Audubon Room. Guest speakers include Latronico; the Rev. Susan Gaumer, of the Ecumenical Office of the Episcopal Diocese of

Louisiana, retired; and the Rev. Dean Sunseri, lead minister of Voice of the Kingdom. The week of ecumenism is held in memory of Jesuit priest the Rev. Donald Hawkins, a native of Mobile, Alabama, and a priest of the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus. He served as ecumenical and interreligious officer of the Archdiocese of New Orleans from 2009-13 and was active in ecumenical dialogue for more than 30 years.

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Lusher studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; film chosen for Nevada fest Advocate staff report Two seniors at Lusher Charter High School have been invited to screen a short film at a film festival in Boulder City, Nevada. Elliot Blunck and Jonathan Wilkins will show their film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Disorderâ&#x20AC;? at the Dam Short Film Festival in Boulder City from Feb. 4-8. The students, who both attend the Certificate of Artistry Media Arts program at Lusher, wrote, directed, filmed and produced the film as part of their junior project. It debuted at Lusherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual CAMALS Film Festival hosted at the Prytania Theater in May, winning several awards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are really honored to be part of the Dam Short Film Festival,â&#x20AC;? Blunck said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The film has gotten such a positive response and the whole school is supporting us. We are excited for more people to see it.â&#x20AC;? The film focuses on the challenges of living with obsessive compulsive disorder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew that we wanted to do a film about mental health from the beginning,â&#x20AC;? Wilkins

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Lusher seniors Elliot Blunck, left, and Jonathan Williams wrote, directed and produced â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Disorder.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Film can examine this topic with the respect it warrants.â&#x20AC;? More recently, the film made it to the semifinals of the Student Filmmaker Awards competition. The competition connects industry professionals and independent filmmakers from all around the world with the best student filmmakers,

primarily at the college and university level. Blunck and Wilkins are in the process of filming their next short film for their senior project, scheduled for release in May. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Disorderâ&#x20AC;? can be viewed via YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Et4BWvC2tO4.

Business seminar series planned in Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission and the Jefferson Keith Naccari, of Simmons Chamber of Commerce. Events will rotate between and White, will give a presentation on business valuation and the East Bank Regional Library how to pitch to an investor at and the JEDCO Conference 9 a.m. Wednesday at the East Center in the Churchill TechBank Regional Library, 4747 W. nology and Business Park on the West Bank. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The event is free, but regisThe presentation will be the first in a free series of 10 Pros- tration is requested through per Jefferson business semi- JEDCO, www.jedco.org, or the nars presented by the Jefferson Jefferson Chamber, jefferson Advocate staff report

chamber.org. Future seminar topics will be perfecting an elevator pitch, Feb. 25; marketing and social media, April 29; emergency preparedness, May 27; technology for efficiency and growth, June 24; human resources, July 29; marketing and branding, Aug. 26; business financing, Sept. 23; public relations and media relations, Oct. 28; and sales, Nov. 18.

COLLEGE BRIEFS DELGADO-LOYOLA AGREEMENT: Delgado Community College and Loyola University New Orleans have reached an agreement simplifying the transfer of up to 60 credit hours from Delgado toward a Loyola bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. The 2+2 articulation agreement was signed Dec. 18 by Delgado Chancellor Joan Y. Davis and Loyola President Kevin Wildes. The arrangement allows students who complete prescribed courses in any of 10 programs at Delgado to transfer their credits seamlessly and earn a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in one of 28 corresponding programs at Loyola. Delgado students who complete coursework for an associate degree in any of these programs, typically earning 60 credit hours to do so, will be admitted as juniors in the respective Loyola programs, provided they meet Loyolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s admission requirements. The 2+2 articulation agreement will be renewed every five years. Faculty members from Loyola and Delgado will meet regularly to enhance the alignment of courses between degree programs. HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIPS: The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation is accepting scholarship applica-

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The 2+2 articulation agreement between Delgado Community College and Loyola University New Orleans is signed on Dec. 18 at the Loyola University campus by Delgado Chancellor Joan Y. Davis and Loyola President Kevin Wildes. tions through April 10. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted in a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and/ or associate degree program and be pursuing a career in the restaurant, food service, tourism or hospitality industries. Courses of study can include but are not limited to: culinary, hospitality, tourism, business and management programs. Scholarship awards may vary based on available funds and are merit-based. Applications are available for download at www.LRAEF. org and must be completed and postmarked by Friday, April 10. CANCER RUN: Liz Cowle, a graduate student at Tulane

University, is one of 150 people on a team that will run more than 4,000 miles from San Francisco to Baltimore this summer to offer hope, inspiration and support to cancer communities along the way. The 4K for Cancer is a program of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. While the team will run a collective 4,000 miles, the daily running amount for individuals will be 8 to 10 miles. Cowle, who lost her mother to breast cancer at a young age, has a goal of raising $10,000 through her participation. To view her profile and donate, visit 4kfor cancer.org/profiles/liz-cowle.

Fox News commentator to lecture at Dillard Advocate staff report Jason Riley, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please Stop Helping Us: How Liberals Make It Harder for Blacks to Succeed,â&#x20AC;? will deliver a lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in Georges Auditorium at Dillard University, 2600 Gentilly Blvd., in New Orleans. A book signing will follow the lecture, which is free and open to the public. Riley is a member of the

editorial board of The Wall Street Journal and a Fox News commentator. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please Stop Helping Riley Us,â&#x20AC;? Riley argues that current strategies for helping black people advance socioeconomically are not working. For example, he asserts that minimum-wage

laws actually price a disproportionate number of blacks out of the labor force and that affirmative action in higher education has resulted in fewer black college graduates. Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lecture is part of the Brain Food series at Dillard. Charles M. Blow, a New York Times columnist and CNN commentators will deliver a Brain Food lecture Feb. 3. For information, visit www.dillard. edu or call (504) 816-4800.

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community Planned Parenthood reception draws hundreds to City Park Advocate staff report

Al Fleury jokes with AARP Chapter 4417 President Beverly Randazzo and his wife, Constance Fleury.

New Orleans native Dawn Laguens, executive vice president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, was the keynote speaker when the local Planned Parenthood office held a reception with the theme “Building the Foundation: Honoring Our Heroes — the Community Builders.” Among those honored were Barre McNeely Inc. architects John Williams and Carlos Garcia, Terrence Rice, from Fulcrum Engineering, and community volunteer leader Pamela Steeg. The reception drew about 500 people to the Pavilion of the Two Sisters in the New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park on Nov. 12. Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast is building a $4.2 million facility on the 4600 block of South Claiborne Avenue.

AARP Chapter 4417 holds luncheon, dance party

Doctors Without Borders to host information session

Georgette Thompson and Elsie Manos AARP Chapter 4417 members Geenie Audrey Corliss, left receives the prize for welcome guests to the AARP Chapter Pitre, left, and Frank Heuer bringing in the most new members from 4417 luncheon and dance party. AARP Chapter 4417 President Beverly Randazzo.

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One-man-band Richard Smith provided the entertainment when members and friends

a luncheon and dance party recently at Chateau Country Club in Kenner.

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Among those at the Planned Parenthood reception were, from left, Corinne Barnwell, Dawn Laguens and William Barnwell.

Volunteer leader Pamela Steeg, left, and Terrence Rice, of Fulcrum Engineering, were among those honored at the reception.

tries to assist people whose survival is threatened by vioDoctors Without Borders is lence, neglect, or catastrophe. An information session will recruiting medical and nonmedical professionals to join be hosted from 7 p.m. to 8:30 in its international medical p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Norman Mayer Library, 3001 humanitarian mission. Doctors Without Borders/ Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans. For information, visit www. Médecins Sans Frontières works in more than 60 coun- doctorswithoutborders.org.

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Ways and means raffle Chairman Nick Matrana, foreground, is seen with Jackie Elliott.

Fundraising professionals hold awards luncheon in N.O. Advocate staff report The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater New Orleans Chapter, held an awards luncheon Nov. 13 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Recognition went to Barbara Turner Windhorst, outstanding volunteer fundraiser; Joan Heymann Bergmann, outstanding philanthropist; Acme Oyster House, outstanding leader in corporate philanthropy; Azby Fund, outstanding foundation; Juli Smith Pattison, outstanding professional fundraiser; and James E. Fitzmorris Jr., Board of Directors Award.

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Barbara Turner Windhorst, second from left, received recognition as the outstanding volunteer fundraiser of 2014 during the National Philanthropy Day luncheon held by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater New Orleans Chapter, on Nov. 13. From left are chapter President Marc Barnes; Windhorst; her sister, Davey Foto; and event Chairwoman Michelle Hebert.

Conference to include #disastertech hackathon Advocate staff report

The Azby Fund was recognized as the outstanding foundation of 2014 at the AFP luncheon. From left are Ann Fitzmorris, representing Azby, and Juli Pattison, who was named outstanding professional fundraiser of the year.

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Former Lt. Gov. James E. Fitzmorris Jr., center, received the Board of Directors Award for his service to the community during the AFP luncheon. At left is Fitzmorris’ daughter Lisa Fitzmorris Clement and at right is Charles Heim, executive director of the Catholic Foundation.

Acme Oyster House was named the outstanding leader in corporate philanthropy for 2014 during the AFP luncheon. Representing Acme were Roselle Ungar, left, an AFP board member, and Mike Rodrigue.

Republican women hear from conservative commentator at Metairie meeting

Disaster response and tech workers will come together for a #disastertech hackathon Feb. 7-8 during the International Disaster Conference and Expo at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. During a hackathon, computer programmers, technology developers, designers and other creative thinkers collaborate in a contained en-

vironment to create new technologies and solutions in innovative ways within 24 hours. Registration for #disastertech is free but limited to the first 50 registrants at www. eventbrite.com/e/disaster tech-hackathon-tickets -15137705284. Rules and guidelines can be viewed at codemkrs.com/rules. To register for the conference or view the schedule, visit reg.internationaldisaster conference.com.

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“Some of it brings up a lot of memories and some are more Continued from page 1G painful than others,” she said of volunteering. “But this is “Being here is a good thing all positive for me. The one for me, because I feel like I thing that I can contribute, am doing things for people. so that the next generation I’m giving them some infor- can learn, is to talk to them mation that they don’t have.” about my experiences. And I Anne Levy, 79, was 4 years tell the kids they’re my psyold when Nazis trapped her in chiatrists,” Levy said with a the Warsaw ghetto. She now laugh. “I tell them it gets it tells her World War II stories out of my system. I don’t have to go see a psychiatrist.” at the museum once a week.

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Political commentator Jeff Crouere was the guest speaker at the December meeting of the Republican Women’s Club of Jefferson Parish. The group also welcomed Ramona Williamson and two other new members at the meeting at Metairie Country Club. From left are state Sen. Conrad Appel, club member Kim Hasney, new members Joan Cuccia and Valerie VanVrancken and Jefferson Parish Council member Paul Johnston. Photo provided by Republican Women’s Club of Jefferson Parish

FREE SPASTICITY SEMINAR: Millions of Americans suffer from a condition called spasticity, which causes tight, stiff muscles or spasms that may make movement and balance difficult. Spasticity is caused by damage to the central nervous system and commonly occurs after a stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis. The condition may be mild and affect a single limb or joint, or it can

be more severe, making it almost impossible to move. Dr. Andrea Toomer, Dr. Lauren Sharett and physical therapists Carrie Black and Kay Nelson will discuss the latest treatment options for spasticity during a free seminar at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in Fonseca Auditorium at West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero. To make a reservation, call (763) 526-9523.

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Moisant Kiwanis host bingo games

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The Moisant Kiwanis host monthly bingos for the residents of Metairie Health Care Center. Some of the high school students who volunteer their time with the residents are from Brother Martin, Cabrini and Rummel. Shown during a recent bingo game are, from left, Vaughn Griggs, Ian Johnson, Monica Haag, Joe McGowan, Nicholas Judge, Nicholas Wright, Catherine Heather Johnson, Kyle Herbert, Debbie Bolnar, Jillian Wohlgemuth and Raymond Impastato. The residents are treated to refreshments and play about 10 games for prizes. Moisant Kiwanis also recently held their annual service day at Covenant House in New Orleans and provided a barbecued meal with all the fixings. Members and their families spent quality time interacting with the residents, delivered clothing donations, and made a monetary donation from the club.

The Shady Oaks Garden Club Community Volunteer Committee recently designed the front urns at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Shown by the arrangements are, front from left, Sylvia Giovingo, chairwoman, Lynn St. Amant, Jean Heepke and Kathy Pastorek; and back, June Cognevich, Mary Ellen Miller, Diana Offner and Mona Louviere, co-chairwoman.

Colonial Garden Club hosts Christmas contest

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Colonial Garden Club Christmas Doorway Contest winners shown, from left, are Kelly Kuchler, Kim Hasney, Geralyn Johnson, Melinda Jackson (grand prize winner), Jean Dietzway, Marian Petry and Linda St. John. Award ribbons were presented by chairman Jeanne Turner at the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Christmas luncheon recently held at Chateau Golf & Country Club.

The Shady Oaks Garden Club recently held its Christmas Doorway Contest. Shown are committee members and the overall award winner, from left, Cheryl Eaton, Jill Wren, Overall Award Winner Karen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley, Chairwoman Heather Tucker and Co-Chairwoman Kathy Maffei. Other members receiving awards were Blue Ribbon winner Rae Morgan, Mary Ellen Miller, Pat Engel, Josie Bennett, Liz Elvir, Heather Tucker, Kathy Maffei and Judith Taylor; Red Ribbon winners Kathy Pastorek, Marion Gibbs and Erin Fleming. Honorable Mention went to Lynn St. Amant, Olga Maynard, Vickie Hill, Judi Thompson, Sandy Huston, Jill Wren, Merle Guerin, Margaret Handy, Nancy Holland, Stephanie Abadie, Tricia France, Jean Heepke and Cheryl Eaton. Judges for the event were Debbie Lambert, of Nola Floral, and Cathy Bourgeois, of Flowers by Janice.

Elks visit veterans home

The New Orleans Elks Lodge 30 recently visited the South East Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve. They prepared and served lunch to all of those at the home. Shown during the visit are Walter Smith, New Orleans Elks Veterans chairman; Terry Bruno, Louisiana Elks State president; Sonya Herbert, with the Veterans Home; and, seated, veteran George Jones.

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KREWE OF NOAH: Young church members and their friends will parade as part of the Krewe of Noah immediately after the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1001 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner. Children who wish to participate in the 11:30 a.m. parade should wear a costume and bring a decorated wagon, tricycle or whatever moves. Float setup will be from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The teenagers of the church will help pull floats and carry banners. The adults will relax in their lawn chairs and enjoy hot dogs, chili, chips and king cake. The event is free, and everyone is welcome. ALGIERS KIWANIS: James Pirtle, of Center Lift at Federal City, will be the guest speaker when the Kiwanis Club of Algiers meets at 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Aurora Tennis and Swim Club, 5244 Gen. Meyer. Center Lift specializes in moving marine assets such as barges using pneumatic rollers. Guests are welcome at the Kiwanis meeting. For information, call (504) 391-0667. COASTAL RESTORATION: The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana is looking for volunteers to participate in a two-day cypress forest restoration project at Jean Lafitte National Park on Thursday and Friday,

Jan. 29 and 30. Volunteers will plant nearly 800 trees along the spoil banks of Bayou Segnette. These native trees will help combat the invasive Chinese tallow tree and, over time, will produce new nesting habitat for bald eagles. Volunteer workdays will begin at 9 a.m. and end no later than 4 p.m. Directions and details will be provided to registered volunteers via email a few days before the event. The minimum age for volun-

teers is 13, and minors must be accompanied by an adult. Planting in the swamps is a muddy and strenuous activity, so physical fitness is necessary. All equipment (shovels, gloves, etc.) and lunch and drinks (with vegetarian options) will be provided. To register, visit www.crcl.org. Send news for Neighborhood Briefs to crescentcity@the advocate.com.

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The cast looks on as Gretel reveals the Gingerbread Witch’s treasure. In the front row, from left, are Anna Atkins, Maya Johnson, Claire DiCarlo, Taylor Jackson, Sarah Myers and Nicole Glickman. In the back row are Emmaline DiCarlo, Aislinn Kincaid Nolan, Isabelle Giangrosso, Charlotte Fowler, Julia Fluellen, Mia Subervielle and Avery Bruchis.

Ursuline Academy students present ‘Hansel and Gretel’

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The king and queen of the Krewe de Charles Bal Masque XXIX are Zachary Weber, son of Allen and Kim Weber, and Sara Marie Louque, daughter of Nolan and Angie Louque.

Greek Muses theme for St. Charles’ Carnival ball Advocate staff report St. Charles Catholic High School will hold its Krewe de Charles Bal Masque XXIX, “An Evening With the Greek Muses,” at 7 p.m. Saturday in the school gym, 100 Dominican Road, LaPlace. Admission is $10. The king is Zachary Weber, son of Allen and Kim Weber; and the queen is Sara Marie Louque, daughter of Nolan and Angie Louque. Page to the king is Gavin Michael Schaeffer, son of Chad Schaeffer and Chelsie Applebee. Page to the queen is Lilly Katherine Buchanan, daughter of Chris and Amanda Buchan-

ABOVE: The Starstruck Children’s Theater at Ursuline Academy recently presented two performances of ‘Hansel and Gretel’ in the school’s auditorium. Fairies, played by Evangeline Barras, Reagan Claxton and Allie Koenig, sprinkle magical dream dust on the sleeping Gretel, sixth-grader Anastasia Sauce, and Hansel, sixth-grader Amelie Evans.

an. Other members of the court are: Duke Zachary David Maurin, son of Brett and Erica Maurin, with Maid Kaitlyn Janice Lowry, daughter of Tricia Lowry and the late David Lowry; Duke Cameron Gerard Torres, son of Kevin and Christine Torres, with Maid Emily Louise Bergeron, daughter of Chris and DeeDee Bergeron; Duke Dylan James Deane, son of Myra Weber and James Deane, with Maid Natalie Margaret Weinert, daughter of Norbert and Jane Weinert. The royal escorts for the ball are Justin DuBose and Jacob Jensen.

Benjamin Franklin players receive honors at tournament

RIGHT: Hobgoblin Emily Calcagno, far left, and Gingerbread Witch Mia Ditta, far right, meet Hansel, seventh-grader Camille Gandy, and Gretel, fifth-grader Kaia Pobocik, for the first time.

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Metairie second-graders enjoy Polar Express Day ABOVE: The Grandparents Club at St. Philip Neri School in Metairie sponsored a Polar Express Day for second-graders last month. From left, Laila Gurley, Sophia Hernandez and Dakota Cope loved wearing their favorite pajamas to school for the event. RIGHT: St. Philip Neri second-grader Derek Kruebbe meets the Polar Express conductor.

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Dia Fortenberry, senior 2017, left, and Malaina Jones, senior 2015, received All Tournament honors recently when Franklin went undefeated at the Academy of the Sacred Heart girls basketball tournament.

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Rosalie Abadie and Marcia Peyton are moderators of the Drama Club at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dominican High School, which presented Instant Theatre 2014. In the front row, from left, are Lauren Guidroz, Veronica Smith, Maggie Duplantier, Catherine DeBuys, Brooke Duplantier, Enola Farmer, Kaitlyn Tholen, Elisabeth Richards, Caitlin Hellmers and Lily Shropshire. In the second row are Sara Gautreaux, Catherine Reso, Alexandra Shiell, Scarlett Abrams, Carlin Dougherty, Brogan Hausknecht, Kensley Villavasso, Alexis Dees, Carlie Goodlett, Maggie Roach and Samantha Babin. In the third row are Kassidy Meredith, Kayla Goudeau, Emma Vincent, Katie Sciortino, Jolie Pugh, Maddie Foret, Kristen Tholen, Rebecca Koenig, Dana Heck, Audrey Buck and Elisa Perriott. Other participants were Katie Beyer, Mia Bordlee, Allison Breaux and Asia Hentkowski.

ABOVE: Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Kenner Mayor Mike Yenni, CCSCC First Vice President Fern Carr and Monsignor Robert Massett at the luncheon. LEFT: Shown at the CCSCC 72nd Annual Luncheon are, from left, Stephen Hart, CCSCC President Paula Hux, Superintendent Jan Daniel Lancaster and Jefferson Parish President John Young.

Instant Theatre highlights talents at Dominican Instant Theatre 2014 at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dominican High School featured 37 student presentations of comedy and drama, song and dance. Here, Kensley Villavasso, of Harvey, left, and Brogan Hausknecht, of Kenner, sing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

House of Blues deadline looms for teen musicians The program offers young musicians a chance to connect The deadline is Feb. 15 for with music industry insiders young musicians ages 13-19 to through interactive workshops apply for the Bringinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Down the and showcase their talents on House program of the House of the House of Blues stage. Six Blues Music Forward Founda- performers/bands will be selected to take part in the industion. Advocate staff report

try sessions and live showcase performance in New Orleans. Submissions will be reviewed and selected based on musicianship, creativity and sound quality. To register, visit www. hobmusicforward.org/bdth.

CCSCC holds 72nd annual luncheon Catholic parent clubs in the Archdiocese of New Orleans The Council of Catholic are encouraged to become School Co-operative Clubs members. Its mission is to recently held its 72nd annual unite ourselves, combine our Luncheon at the Sheraton efforts and pool our resources in the interest and cause New Orleans Hotel. The CCSCC, one of the of Christian education in the oldest Archdiocesan par- Archdiocese. The councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ent clubs in the nation, is focus is in four main areas: an organization to which all family, love of God, education

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and activities. The CCSCC will hold a general meeting Monday, March 9. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with a meeting at 9:30 a.m. It will be followed by a brief prayer service. The location has not been determined. For information, visit home. catholicweb.com/ccscc.

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On the front steps of New Orleans City Hall, supporters of Einstein Charter School celebrate its turnaround from a failing school to a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grade in one year. In the front row, from left, are Tuan Le, Dante Havies, Tina Nguyen, Nya Carey, Orly Buruca, Zeta Williams, Bryce Laurent, Norma Fortanel, Daniel Moton, Sasha Res, Kathleen Banks, Lillian Nguyen, Truc Tong, Kiai Casteneda, Einstein Extension Principal Glendalyn Lewis and New Orleans City Council member James Gray. In the second row are Einstein CEO Shawn Toranto, Kathleen Padian of the Orleans Parish School Board, fourth-grade teacher Julia Pockros, fifth-grade teacher Christian Angeletti, Joshua Jones, Corey Jones, Jimmy Lam Nguyen, development director Daniel Davis, board President Laurin Jacobsen, sixth-grade teacher Latanya Cook, Rose Peterson of the East Bank Collaborative of Charter Schools, Phong Tran and New Orleans City Council President Stacy Head.

SCHOOL BRIEFS HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: International High School of New Orleans will hold an open house for prospective students in grades nine through 12 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the school at 727 Carondelet St., New Orleans. International High School of New Orleans is an International Baccalaureate World School with an emphasis on language learning and diversity appreciation. Founded in 2009, IHS is the only school in Orleans Parish to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, a curriculum with a reputation for its international external assessment with published global standards that focus on the development of a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s critical-thinking skills by engaging them intellectually, emotionally, and ethically. For information, visit www. ihsnola.org or contact Lynette Lopez, enrollment counselor, at (504) 613-5702 or lynette. lopez@ihsnola.org. KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE: An open house for a new public charter school, Cypress Academy, will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Touro Synagogue, 4238 St. Charles

Ave., New Orleans. In its first year, Cypress will serve about 100 kindergarten students in classrooms at Touro Synagogue. It plans to add a grade each year thereafter. At full capacity, Cypress will be a K-8 school. Both school leaders, Robert Berk and Hazel Parker, have degrees in education and many years of experience in leading, teaching, and supporting teachers, parents, and children. Cypress will also have a booth at the Urban League of Greater New Orleansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Schools Expo being held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. For information, visit www.cypress academy.org. MATH OLYMPIAD: All Louisiana fourth- and fifth-graders are eligible to participate in the 2015 Louisiana Math Elementary Olympiad, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Kenilworth Science and Technology School, 7600 Boone Ave., Baton Rouge. Participation is free, and the top four contestants will win an iPod or a Kindle. The Olympiad is a one-hour paper and pencil test that includes multiple-choice ques-

tions from various math topics. Students can view sample questions at www.laemo.org. The Olympiad also will include door prizes, lunch and parent workshops. Partners for The Olympiad include the LSU Department of Mathematics, Greater Baton Rouge Industy Alliance and the Black Alliance for Educational Options. The event is sponsored by Baton Rouge Coca-Cola. Participating students must register at www.laemo.org. EINSTEIN CHARTER SCHOOL: A school that lost its charter contract in June 2013 after receiving a failing School Performance Score from the state has turned around to earn a B grade in its first year of operation. Einstein Charter Group Inc. took over the former Intercultural Charter School at 5316 Michoud Blvd. for the 2013-14 school year, and renamed it the Einstein Charter School Extension. For the 2013-14 school year, the extension was graded jointly with the Einstein Charter School just over half a mile away as a B school. It was the first charter in Louisiana to turn around a failing school to a B in its first year of operation.

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