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Blazing paddles Pingpong club appeals to a diverse crowd

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Tue Nguyen practices for a tournament held by the New Orleans Table Tennis Club at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans.

A nondescript door opens on the sixth floor of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, and the pop of pingpong balls resonates through the spacious hall. The spot is the hotel’s Health Club, and the New Orleans Table Tennis Club meets there three evenings a week. The tennis and basketball courts are topped with a half-dozen tables arranged side by side, pulled out from behind the drapes where they were stored. Rolls of corrugated cardboard stand upright, sur-

rounding the tables to prevent balls from bouncing away. The players are a diverse group. They range from teenagers to retirees, novices to competitive players. “Competitive pingpong players” may sound strange to American ears. To most, “pingpong” evokes a leisurely activity played, with a beer in hand, at the corner of a billiards bar. But pingpong, or table tennis, as it is officially known, is also an Olympic event with an international following. While Louisiana’s competitive äSee PINGPONG, page 2G

New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Gordon works on his small-ball game at a recent club meeting.

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Teddy bear drive gets underway Last year, New Orleans police officers handed out 500 teddy bears to children they encountered while on duty, thanks to a partnership between the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation and Arnaud’s Restaurant. This year’s drive to collect bears begins Thursday. “It is amazing what can be accomplished when we all work for the common good,” Arnaud’s co-owner Archie Casbarian said. “We value our partnerships with the NOPJF and NOPD and look forward to unifying our efforts once again to better the community.” People are encouraged to donate new stuffed bears and bring them to one of the following Teddy Bear Program collection sites: n Arnaud’s, 813 Bienville St., during dining hours n NOPJF headquarters, 400 Poydras St., Suite 2105, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays n The lobby of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, 2020 St. Charles Ave., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The goal is to collect 1,500 bears through Dec. 31 and to give them to children who have been traumatized by victimization or personal tragedy. The men and women of the Police Department “look forward, once again, to the opportunity of helping these children and families cope with traumatic events by giving them a little something to hold onto during a time of crisis,” said Melanie Talia, NOPJF executive director. For more information, visit www.arnaudsrestaurant.com.

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ABOVE: Students from LaPlace Elementary School were invited onstage by enre-defying musical sensation Santigold during her performance at an assembly on Oct. 30. BELOW: Assistant Principal Glenn Chenier dances to the music.

Playing their song LaPlace Elementary School students were summoned

into an assembly on Oct. 30 to receive a $30,000 grant from Toyota and VH1 Save the Music. The money will pay for a new music program, the first at the school since Hurricane Katrina. It’s big news, but the students might have been more excited — at least for the moment — about the star who came along to deliver the check. Internationally known singer-songwriter Santigold, in town to perform at the Voodoo music festival, made a special appearance, wearing a giant hair bow, singing for the students and calling energetic young fans up onstage with her.

It’s tree time

Welcome to tree-planting season. Yep, I’m talking about the month of November, when cool, wet weather sets in and trees can establish roots during winter. Learn more about the season when Parkway Partners New Orleans presents “Native Trees and Shrubs” at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Parkway Greenhouse, 1137 Baronne St. Rick Webb, of Louisiana Growers, will be on hand to offer helpful planting information. A selection of trees, shrubs, bedding plants, herbs and cool-season vegetables will be sold from 9 a.m. to noon. äSee JENSEN, page 2G

Get wise to holiday scams with free program Learn how to avoid scams during the holiday season at a free program at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in the cafeteria of St. Mary Magdalen School, 6425 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie. Sponsored by the St. Mary Magdalen Council 5301 of the Knights of Columbus, the session also will address personal safety. Kelan Madore, of the Knights of Columbus, said a Jefferson Parish deputy will

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present the program, which is open to the public. “We will also raffle off a

U.S. flag that was flown over the Capitol and also the bestselling book ‘Killing Patton’ by Bill O’Reilly,” Madore added. For more information, email Madore at kofc5301@gmail. com.

Program for parents

Families Helping Families of Jefferson and the Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center will sponsor a pro-

gram next week to help parents understand the specifics of a child’s special education individualized education plan. Called “The Big Picture,” the program is planned for 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. To register, call (504) 8889111.

West Bank winners named

Young athletes from 14 West Bank playgrounds recently participated in the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department’s annual West Bank Punt, Pass and Kick Championship at Kings Grant Playground. First- and second-place winners were: äSee BARKOFF, page 2G

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Destrehan High senior leads wetlands cleanup project Destrehan High student Hailey Rico recently led a “Swamp Sweep” at the Wetlands Watchers Park in Norco for her senior project. The sweep included a huge coordinated effort by community volunteers to RIVER collect trash VIEWS along the lake LORI LYONS and bayou shorelines, as well as along the nature trails. Fifty-six community volunteers collected 14 huge piles of trash and garbage. Most of the volunteers were students from

along our wetlands.” Rico coordinated her project with the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation’s Beach Sweep, attending meetings as the region’s zone captain. All tallied trash totals that volunteers collected will be included in the statistics for the International Coastal Clean-up. “I’m very happy and thankful for everybody that came out and supported my senior project. It went very well,” Rico said. “The kids did a great job. It was nice seeing younger kids volunteering their time on the weekend to come out and help their community. I think it is important for kids to help their community as much as possible. “Picking up litter is probably

Harry Hurst Middle School and Destrehan High, who kept a tally of the trash collected. Students found that aluminum cans and plastic bottles constituted most of the items picked up. Some unexpected items included used barbecue pits and many single shoes. The volunteers were most distressed by the number of dirty disposable diapers thrown on the ground along the nature trail and near the outdoor classrooms. “I am so proud of Hailey,” said Wetland Watchers coordinator Barry Guillot, a teacher at Hurst Middle. “She was a great Wetland Watchers volunteer in middle school, and I am glad she chose to focus her senior project on cleaning up

one of the best ways because it doesn’t only help beautify the park, but it also helps save the lives of many animals as well. I hope that the kids had as much fun as I did.” According to Joann Haydel, education coordinator for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, Rico’s project worked in conjunction with 1,890 volunteers who picked up 895 bags of trash. “That translates into 15,215 pounds of trash that will not wash into our beautiful Lake Pontchartrain,” Haydel said.

Destrehan Fall Festival

The 44th annual Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival will take place on the grounds of the historic Destrehan

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Fall Festival will be held this weekend on the grounds of Sacred Heart School and Church, 453 Spruce St., Norco. Fair hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. The church festival features carnival rides, food (including the famous Monster Soft Shell Crab Po-Boy) and a craft show. A 5K fun run and walk will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The annual Queen of Hearts Pageant will be held at noon Sunday. The band schedule includes Nashville South at 7 p.m. Friday; Off the Hook at 3 p.m. Saturday; and Karma at 7 p.m. Saturday. Giacomo will play at 3 p.m. Sunday, and the Phunky Monkeys will close things out at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival set for Dec.

Teen Queen Madison Coludrovich, King Earl Armstrong and Queen Devin Kaliszeski, from left, at the Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival golf tournament Oct. 23 at Bayou Barriere Country Club in Belle Chasse

Advocate staff report The Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival will be Dec. 4-6 at Historic Fort Jackson in Buras, 65 miles south of Gretna on La. 23. There will be nonstop live entertainment by the Big River Band, Remedy and Boot Hill on Dec. 5, and by Ernie Wilkinson & the Hot Sauce Band and Groovy 7 on Dec. 6. Oyster shuckers, shrimp peelers and duck callers will compete, and there will be a 5K run. There also will be Civil War reenactments on the hour Dec. 5-6, and fireworks on the river at 8 p.m. Dec. 5.

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speaker at the next meeting of the Jefferson Genealogical Continued from page 1G Society, to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at John Calvin Pres9- and 10-year-old division: Dawson byterian Church Fellowship Simmons, first place, Estelle Hall, 4201 Transcontinental Playground; Jace LaCava, sec- Drive, Metairie. Serio’s program is titled ond place, Pard Playground 11- and 12-year-old division: Daniel “How to Conduct Basic CemSimmons, first, Estelle Play- etery Research.” ground; Drew Gautreaux, secFor more information, call ond place, Kings Grant Play- Fred Wilbert at (504) 837-2034. ground 13- and 14-year-olds: Darius Blair, Oyster Fest this weekend first place, Avondale PlaySt. Clement of Rome will ground; Dillon Volpi, second hold its annual Oyster Festival place, Avondale Playground. from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; Genealogy group to meet and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday on Sal Serio, the curator of the the church and school grounds, 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie. Italian-American Library The fair will include games, for the East Bank Regional rides, food, refreshments, Library, will be the guest

a raffle for $5,000 and live music. Scheduled to perform are Bag of Donuts on Friday, Paris Avenue and Category 6 on Saturday, and Groovy 7 on Sunday.

Holiday shopping

Two area churches will hold holiday boutiques this weekend: n St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 3245 Manhattan Ave., Harvey, will hold its boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church. Items for sale include holiday table linens, candles, autumn and Christmas decor, jewelry, ornaments, gifts and vintage Christmas items. Tea and baked goods will also be available. Proceeds will benefit

Parking and admission are free. For information, visit orange festival.com. The festival golf tournament was Oct. 23 at Bayou Barriere Country Club in Belle Chasse. The winners were: FIRST PLACE: Jody Guilbeau, Jeremy Guilbeau, Ed Malone and Chris Donaldson SECOND PLACE: Kyle Euper, Shane Shelley, Mason Mitchell and Mark Wilcox THIRD PLACE: Paul Allen, Sean McCarty, Mike McCarty and Mike Ryan CLOSEST TO HOLE: Ronnie Zimmermann LONGEST DRIVE: Michael Aasen.

church outreach programs. For more information, call Carole Martinez at (504) 3925887. n The Episcopal Church Women of St. Augustine’s Church will sponsor an art market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, 3412 Haring Road, Metairie. A variety of vendors will be selling handcrafted art, personalized embroidery, holiday gift items, jewelry, door wreaths and essential oils. Also for sale will be frozen soups, casseroles and baked goods. Eva Jacob Barkoff writes about the people and events in Jefferson Parish. She can be reached at ejbarkoff@gmail. com

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Continued from page 1G scene pales in comparison to that of Asia or Europe, the state has a fair share of annual tournaments, attended by players from around the Gulf Coast. Club member Arpit Bhopalkar is no stranger to playing at a high level. Growing up in India with a table-tennis coach as a father, Arpit has handled a paddle for 22 of his 28 years of life. Ranked second in Louisiana, Bhopalkar sees table tennis as not simply a physical sport but as one that pushes the limits of the mind. With balls flying over 50 mph on a 9-foot table, players must, as Bhopalkar said, “train such that conscious actions develop into subconscious instinct during the real game. Once you think about it, it’s too late. “Just like life,” he added, “the habits you’ve built up over time will be shown on the table.” Martin Del Vecchio, founder of the club, played intercollegiate table tennis for the University of Virginia and is ranked fourth in Louisiana. When he moved to New Orleans five years ago, he said, he was surprised that no clubs existed. After a long search, the Hilton gave him the space and time slot. Like Bhopalkar, Del Vecchio believes the game’s highest levels require “a mind and body that are fine-tuned to respond to minute changes in ball trajectory.” Indeed, one radical difference between table tennis and its larger-scale counterpart is the amount of spin players can put on the ball, altering its trajectory much like a baseball pitcher does with a curveball. Martin doesn’t want to intimidate potential players just in it for the fun. “Everyone can enjoy the game, and everyone is welcome at the club. It’s up to you whether you want to just hit

Plantation, 13034 River Road, Destrehan, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The event features dozens of craft booths, food booths and live entertainment. The Reed Alleman Band will perform from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Summer Breeze will play from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, and the Topcats will play from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults and teens. Children under 12 are admitted free. All proceeds from admission fees benefit the nonprofit organization River Road Historical Society and its site expansion at Destrehan Plantation.

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Martin Del Vecchio, founder of the club, is ranked fourth in Louisiana. the ball or refine your skills.” Because table tennis is a lowimpact sport that emphasizes finesse and wits over strength and physicality, people of all ages and sizes can play casually or competitively. Evan Gordon, former Division I basketball player and brother of Pelicans guard Eric Gordon, can attest. “Unlike basketball, where I can tell if an opponent is athletic or not, in table tennis, it’s hard to tell who’s good.” Sturdily built at 6 feet 3 inches and a former Indiana Hoosier, Evan Gordon fits the mold of a prototypical athlete. Yet he noted that more skillful players, regardless of whether they are “skinny or big, tall or short, young or old,” can beat him. He has frequented the club since its inception and visits every time he flies in to see his brother, who also is a tabletennis enthusiast. Dr. Vern Palmisano, a family medicine physician at Ochsner, recalls “getting beaten by an 11-year-old” at the last tournament he attended. “Doc,” as the 56-year-old is called, played college baseball and tennis but considers table tennis the toughest to master. He has been hooked on the game since

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Charlie Le is one of the players at a recent meeting of the New Orleans Table Tennis Club. The club and The Confucius Institute is holding a tournament Saturday at the Hilton. a friend started a similar club in Mandeville two years ago. Palmisano now prefers table tennis because it’s not subject to the whims of weather. “You can play whenever you’d like without worrying about the rain,” he said. Like Del Vecchio, Palmisano praises the universality of the sport: “Young or old, novice or expert, everyone can enjoy it. During tournaments, it’s a round-robin system; you come for the whole day and play for the whole day.” This universality is reflected in the diversity of the club’s members. Keith Veizer, 72, is a retired English teacher who has taught at Carver High School, the University of New Orleans and Benjamin Franklin High School. A former tennis player, he found the club on the Internet four years ago. He has phased out tennis for table tennis, which is much easier on his body. “You can play two to three hours the night before and still wake up the next morning,” he said. Smitti Supab, a musician who

performs at numerous gigs around the city, enjoys his off nights at the club. Supab joined two months ago and plans on continuing to sharpen “my Jedi abilities.” Turgay Yildizli, a Turkish coffee expert and consultant who sports a braided goatee, says “the sport is the best way for me to destress and mentally unwind.” The club, along with the Confucius Institute, will host the Xavier University Confucius Institute Cup tournament on Saturday. Professor Rongyao Wen, who plays a mean game at the club, also is director of the institute. The Confucius Institute promotes mutual understanding between China and America through the learning of Chinese language and culture, and sponsors the prize money for the tournament. The club meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Health Club near the Riverwalk. For information about the club and the tournament, go to www.nolatabletennis.com.

Stan and Beth Weber celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Sept. 29. Photo provided by PAM PEARCE

Mandeville couple marks 70th anniversary Advocate staff report Stan and Beth Weber celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Sept. 29. There was a small family dinner to honor the occasion at their home on Sept. 24, featuring Gentilly cake for dessert. The Webers were married at

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Continued from page 1G Parkway Partners is a nonprofit organization that fosters a partnership between the people of New Orleans and their green spaces, including neutral grounds, community gardens, parks and schoolyards. Founded in 1982, the organization is not funded by the city. Look for upcoming secondSaturday programs, including “Techniques for Creating a Healing and Restorative Garden Space” on Dec. 12, with Pamela Buckman, garden manager of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden, and Amy Lynn Nau, horticultural therapist and site gardener at Langston Hughes Academy. Buckman and Nau will talk about the healing elements of nature with therapeutic gardening techniques for adults and children. Plants for sale during the December program will include poinsettias, Christmas cacti, citrus trees, cold-weather bedding plants and sensory-friendly plants. Second-Saturday sales support Parkway Partners programs. For information, contact Jean Fahr at jfahr@

Gentilly Presbyterian Church, where they met as children. They are members of St. Timothy’s United Methodist Church in Mandeville and reside in Lewisburg Estates near the lake. They have two children, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Bugging out

Nibble on chocolate cricket cookies as Audubon Zoo entomologist Zach Lemann presents “New Orleans Backyard Bugs” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Community Church Unitarian Universalist, 6690 Fleur de Lis Ave., Lakeview. The Orleans Audubon Society program begins with a social at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. For information, call (504) 671-6371.

Girl Scouts Day

Girl Scouts and leaders are invited to tour Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, while competing in a scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21. Advance registration is required, and the cost is $6 for leaders and $4 for children. For more information, contact Anna Bell Jones at (504) 293-4701 or ajones@ longuevue.com. Lynne Jensen writes about New Orleans community events and people. Contact her at jensencolumn@gmail. com.

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Xavier honors service of staff, faculty Advocate staff report As part of its Founder’s Day celebration, Xavier University of Louisiana honored 65 longtime faculty and staff members recently. Topping the list of honorees were J.W. Carmichael Jr., premed, and Clifford Wright, business, both with 45 years of service. Three other employees also were recognized as winners of the inaugural Norman C. Francis Staff Excellence Awards Program: Treschere Washington, art, for leadership; Pearl Algere-Lonian, academic affairs, for service; and Karl Findorff, technology administration, for outstanding performance. Also honored for long terms of service were: 40 YEARS: Ann Barbre, pharmacy; Lester Jones, mathematics; and Deborah Lidy, sponsored pro-

grams. 35 YEARS: Luella Gombako, housing; Bobbie Jordan, student services; and Michael White, languages. 30 YEARS: Kenneth Boutte, biology; Joseph Byrd, student services; Janice Florent, Center for the Advancement of Teaching; Jacqueline Gavis, chemistry; and Shamsul Huda, history. 25 YEARS: Linda Blakley, pharmacy; Marguerite Giguette, academic affairs; Erica Houston, psychology/sociology; Delise Hunter, environmental health; Sandy Livings-Veals, financial aid; Gwen Morris, registrar’s office; Paul Pierce, university police; Patricia Vaultz, fiscal; and Jian Zhang, chemistry. 20 YEARS: Sharon Aubert, pharmacy; Levon Bostanian, pharmacy; Arnold Crump, mass communications; Ronald Dorris, English; Dwight Fitch, campus ministry; Maryam Foroozesh, chemistry; Anil Kukreja, dean of College of Arts and Sciences; Guangdi Wang, chemistry; and Mark Whitaker, English. 15 YEARS: Feralyn Ahmed, tech-

nology administration; Pearl Algere-Lonian, academic affairs; Amne Borghol, pharmacy; Darrilyn Broussard, athletics; Denis Carr, physical plant; Arthur Collins, physical plant; Wendy Gaudin, freshman seminar; Richard Graves, pharmacy; Nicole Greene, English; Mark Gstohl, theology; Rosalind Hale, education; Elliott Hammer, psychology; Martha Harris, pharmacy; Danitra Hawkins, pharmacy; Elsie King, fiscal; Alice Roy, library; L’Tanya Settle-Charles, technology administration; Kendra Turcuit, institutional advancement; Yamlak Tsega, technology administration; Judy Warren, student health; QuoVadis Webster, pre-med; and Cynthia Williams, pharmacy. 10 YEARS: Almore Cato Jr., library; Mack Crayton III, biology; Craig Gilliam, physical plant; Jessica Graber, physics; Freddie Landry, physics; J. Robert Luo, chemistry; Linda Mihm, pharmacy; Donna Robinson, pharmacy; Erick Robinson, physical plant; Ann Smith, sponsored programs; Tracie Thomas, graduate placement; and Harold Vincent Jr., physical plant.

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Hugh Renfro, a consultant and retired oil executive, will discuss the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and present an IMAX film titled “Arabia” at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Avenue, Metairie. JP LIBRARY Renfro, 91, is LAGNIAPPE the former head CHRIS of the Arabian SMITH Chevron Oil Co. and a producer of “Arabia,” made in 2010. He lived and worked in Saudi Arabia for 23 years. Renfro will discuss Saudi culture, monarchy, the role of women in Saudi society and Saudi Arabia’s leap into the 21st century. The 46-minute documentary is narrated by actress Helen Mirren and directed by Greg MacGillivray. The World Affairs Council of New Orleans is co-sponsoring the free event. It seeks to increase the community’s awareness of global issues and to further international understanding through nonpartisan educational and social forums with a commitment to diversity and inclusive fellowship.

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3 lb. bag

Yellow Onions

EA. You can never have enough onions for holiday cooking. Use them in soups, stuffings, rice dressing and casseroles.

15.25 oz selected

Betty Crocker Cake Mix

Prices good Nov. 11 thru Nov. 17, 2015. None sold to dealers. Not responsible for typographical errors. Some items not available at all stores. Available while supplies last.

Wednesday, Nov 11, 2015 F theneworleansadvocate.com F The Advocate

Holiday Open House at all Rouses Locations

Saturday, November 14th 10am -4pm

Sample old favorites and new offerings from every department. We’re taking orders now for Complete Holiday Dinners, Turduchens, Dressings & Sides. Visit your neighborhood Rouses.

hormel bone-in

Cure 81 Spiral Sliced Half Ham

Country Style Pork Ribs or Pork Steaks

$ 98

$ 47

12 oz bag selected

48 oz selected

LB.

Community Coffee

Dubon Petit Pois or Leseuer Peas

100

10/$

TWO ! Z O 8 PACKS

5 lb bag

Louisiana or Southern Belle Rice

2/$

5 - 8 oz selected

Sargento Shredded Cheese

$ 97

2/$

6 pack half liters

7 - 8 oz selected

Coca-Colaa Family

Lay’s Kettle Chips

111

5/$

2/$

Best Choice Sugar

48 oz bottle

Wesson Vegetable Oil

Martha White or Pillsbury Flour

2/$

8 oz selected

10 oz selected

Cool Whip ip Topping

Best Choice Chopped Spinach or Seasoning

Dixie Plates or Bowls

Handi Foil Large Roaster Pans

22 - 48 count selected

2/$

Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce 14 oz can selected .................................................. $1.37 Del Monte Fruit 14 - 15 oz can selected ......10/$10

USDA Choice Angus Beef Chuck Roast bone-in blade cut ............................................ $3.47 lb. Ground Pork rouses fresh .........................$1.79 lb. Fresh Pork Bellies..................................... $3.39 lb. Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls 8 oz selected .............................................................. 2/$5 Lump Crab Meat 16 oz gulf coast ....... $14.99 ea. Fresh Catfish Fillets pond raised local $4.99 lb. Maine Lobster Tails 3 - 4 oz average ....$4.99 ea.

dairy & frozen

deli & bakery

Pet Ritz Pie Crusts 2 count selected ............. $1.88

5 lb all purpose or self rising

2/$

Wishbone Salad Dresssing 16 oz selected .. 2/$4 Kraft Mayonnaise 30 oz Jar selected ............ $2.99

Green Giant Steamers 7 - 10 oz selected ..10/$10

2/$

meat & seafood

Kraft Dips 12 oz selected ..................................... 2/$3 Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 8 count selected 4/$5 Turkey Hill Tea 64 oz selected ......................... $1.29 Rouses Take-n-Bake Pizza 30-34 oz selected2/$10

4 lb. bag granulated

grocery Libby’s Pineapple 20 oz can selected..................4/$5 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran or Mini Wheats Cereal 13.5 - 18.7 oz selected ................................................ 2/$5 Best Choice Broth 32 oz chicken or beef.......$1.69

Oscar Mayer Cold Cuts, Bacon or Lunchables

OFF!

2/$

15 oz can selected

Philadelphia Cream Cheese

LB.

Rouses Premium Ice Cream

$ 79

two 8 oz packs

selected

rouses (limit 3 packs) value pack

Mini Cookies 24 count selected .......................$3.29

Rouses French Bread fresh baked ............ 99¢ ea. Sweet Hawaiian Rolls 12 count..................... $2.79

Mini Meat Pies Party Tray 25 count......... $17.99 Taco Dip Party Tray 12 inch........................ $14.99 Deviled Eggs 24 count ................................... $10.99

oval or rectangle

$ 99

produce Large Juicy Cantaloupes .................... $2.99 ea. Kale, Mustard, Collard or Turnip Greens bunched ............................................................................... 99¢

ea. Portabella Mushrooms 6 oz sliced or caps $3.49 ea. Crunch Pak Dipperz 2.75 oz selected......................... 3/$4 Bolthouse Eggnog 52 oz selected holiday .... $4.99

wine, beer & spirits Sutter Home Merlot 1.5 liter ......................... $8.99

Cupcake Riesling 750 ml .................................. $7.59 GFV Cafe Zinfandel 1.5 liter.......................... $7.99

Simi Merlot 750 ml............................................. $13.99

Seagrams Gin 1.75 liter ..................................$18.99 Grey Goose Vodka 750 ml ........................... $28.99 Miller Lite or Coors Light 20 pk 12 oz ...... $17.99 Heineken or Abita 12 pk 12 oz ...................... $13.99 Tin Roof Blonde Ale 6 pk 12 oz ...................... $7.99

Prices good Nov. 11 thru Nov. 17, 2015. None sold to dealers. Not responsible for typographical errors. Some items not available at all stores. Available while supplies last.