And Resource A Special Supplement to L’OBSERVATEUR Saturday, July 29, 2017
Industry Offerings Industry Offerings Partner with a Trusted Community Hospital Partner with a Trusted Community Hospital DRUG TESTING: DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING: DRUG TESTING:
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EDUCATION: EDUCATION:
• On-site or utilize our state-of-the-art • education On-site or utilize room our state-of-the-art education room • First Aid/CPR Class First Aid/CPR Class • Self-Breast Exam Class Self-Breast Exam Class • Nutrition Class Nutrition Class • Stress Management Class
• Cholesterol
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Nalco Champion partners for community grants
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n keeping with its more than a quarter-of-a-century tradition of supporting communities, Nalco Champion, an Ecolab company, will award grants to nonprofit organizations in Garyville and surrounding areas through the Ecolab Foundation’s 2017 Regional Community Grants Program. To qualify for a community grant, a 501 (c) 3 organization must fall within one of our four strategic areas and deliver services in Garyville and surrounding areas. The Ecolab Foundation Community Grants Strategic Giving Areas: • Youth & Education: Programs to promote youth development, particularly youth at risk
• Civic & Community Development: Poverty, affordable housing, work readiness, crisis assistance, and hunger relief • Environment & Conservation: Support hands-on environmental learning programs • Arts & Culture: Arts education for children and youth Restrictions: Contributions will NOT be made to or in support of: • Individuals • Sectarian or denominational religious organizations, except where funds are to be used in direct interest of the entire community • Loans or investments • Political or lobbying organizations
• Industry, trade or professional association memberships • Disease-specific or healthrelated organizations • Sports or athletic programs and facilities • Fundraising events or sponsorship
The deadline to submit an on-line application for consideration is Sept. 1. Additional information on how to apply can be found at ecolab. com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-involvement/ apply-for-a-grant
Arlene Tranchina arlene@totalsupplyllc.com
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PROUD TO PARTNER St. James Parish Hospital is proud to partner with local industries, organizations and parish governments to offer services to the River Region community. We offer contract rates for drug screenings, wellness screenings, diagnostics, health education, First Aid/CPR Classes and more. We also partner with local organizations for drills that allow us to work together to prepare, plan and practice in
the event of an-industry related emergency. Partnering with your hospital for services not only strengthens the local economy, but allows you to work with a first-class organization. In addition to competitive rates, we have high
patient satisfaction and quality scores. We are equipped with cutting-edge technology and a state-of-the-art facility, but we are also flexible and can often offer many of our services at the locale of your choice. Now offering inpatient, outpatient, emergency and urgent care — we are large enough to serve, small enough to care. For more information on industry offerings, call 225-258-5906.
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Valero: Top 50 most community-minded list NORCO — Valero for a fourth consecutive time was recognized as one of the most community-minded companies in America as a part of the Civic 50, an initiative of prominent civic-engagement organization Points of Light, and once again earned special honors as the leading company in the energy sector. Civic 50 winners recently were announced at Points of Light’s Conference on Volunteering and Service in Seattle, where leaders in volunteerism and civic engagement gathered to discuss social innovation, cross-sector collaboration and citizen engagement that can drive change. “We should be proud of what we have accomplished,” said Joe Gorder, Valero Chairman, President Valero St. Charles VP and General Manager Ralph Phillip, kneeling, from left, and Chief Executive Officer, in a presents a $10,000 check to Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center message to employees, noting Valero recipient Brian Marelo and Kent Oubre, Valero Staff Instrument Reliability Engineer, while Anita Hartzell, standing, executive director of the riding center generated more than $41 million for worthy charities or causes, through watches on. The Valero Energy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Valero Energy Corporation, presented checks totaling $570,000 in 2016 to represen- direct donations or fundraising, in tatives of 39 area children’s charities. 2016, and logged more than 148,000
Noranda exports bauxite globally, is the largest importer of bauxite to the U.S., and the largest U.S. producer of alumina. Noranda produces smelter grade alumina (SGA) for the production of aluminum as well as chemical grade alumina (CGA) for the production of a wide array of products including water treatment, flame retardants, catalysts for oil, gas and petrochemical refinement, building materials, refractory, castable, insulation and related products.
volunteer hours. “Thank you for your continued dedication and support,” he said. “I couldn’t be more proud – of our employees, of our company and of the strong culture of giving we all share.” The Valero Energy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Valero Energy Corporation, today presented checks totaling $570,000 to representatives of 39 area children’s charities, from funds raised by the 2016 Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children. Overall, and with the overwhelming support of Valero’s business partners and sponsors, the 2016 Valero Texas Open in April raised a record $10.5 million to be distributed to children’s charities throughout the United States where Valero has major operations. The event at TPC San Antonio and the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort SEE VALERO, PAGE 7
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Valero Community Relations Specialist Taryn Rogers presents a $100,000 check to Chris Nuebel, Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana Development Officer.
VALERO: Full list at Civic50.org FROM PAGE 6
and Spa raised the most charity dollars of any tourney on the PGA TOUR this year. “For agency representatives with us, we want you to know how much we appreciate the work you do in our community to improve children’s lives,” said Ralph Phillip, VP and General Manager of the Valero St. Charles Refinery, on behalf of the foundation. “All of us still face an uncertain economy, so it gives us even more joy to be able to support the children of our area once again.” With this year’s result, Valero has raised more than $111 million since becoming title sponsor in 2002, and last year the tournament became one of only four PGA TOUR events to eclipse $100 million. As title sponsor, Valero was the fastest to reach that mark, in just 14 years. Agencies selected to receive Benefit for Children dollars each year are nominated and selected by Valero employees. “Our process, from start to finish, is driven by our employees,” Phillip said. “It reflects the respect they have for agencies making the most impact on children’s lives each year.” Points of Light originated in President George H.W. Bush’s 1989 inaugural address in which he invoked the vision of a “thousand points of light,” and invited the nation to take action through ser-
vice to its fellow citizens. The following year, the Points of Light Foundation was formed as an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization to encourage and empower the spirit of service, and today is chaired by Neil Bush. This year’s Civic 50 honorees contributed more than $1.4 billion and 10.1 million volunteer hours. “Encouraged by calls for responsible citizenship from shareholders, employees and customers — but also driven by a desire to build trust and define their brands — Civic 50 companies are putting communities at the center of business,” said Jennifer Lawson, president of networks at Points of Light. The Civic 50 survey was developed in partnership with a high-profile working group of researchers and industry thought leaders. Dozens of corporate advisors provided strategic guidance on the program’s objectives, including defining indicators, developing methodology and identifying partners and participants. As a result of this collaborative process, the initiative reflects leading insight and thinking about how corporations can and should connect with communities in a 21st century economy. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate involvement in communities. To see a full list of the winners, please visit www.Civic50.org.
Operation Homefront’s mission is to build STRONG, STABLE, and SECURE military FAMILIES so they can thrive in the communities that they’ve worked so hard to protect.
10385 E. Airline Hwy. • St. Rose, LA
(504) 467-1512
2500 W. Airline Hwy. • LaPlace, LA
(985) 479-3162
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Magnolia supports Sheriff’s Camp impact ST. ROSE — Glen Smith, Gary Smith Sr. and state Sen. Gary Smith Jr. of The Magnolia Companies of LA presented to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Services Division a monetary donation in support of the Sheriff’s Office annual “First Class Sheriff’s Camp.” July was the 20th year in which the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office has hosted the weeklong adventure. Every summer the Sheriff’s office hosts the camp for boys ages 12-16, designed to “blend outdoor experience, education in instructional skills, career building education, values, ethics and leadership development to combat the causes of violence and crime” with the goal of “providing the lessons of respect and responsibility, which helps point the boys in the right direction on the road to success.” This year, they are anticipating filling 70 spots with young men that
State Sen. Gary Smith Jr., from left, is seen with Corporal Lennie Brown, Corporal James Grimaldi and Gary Smith Sr.
have been selected by recommendation through local schools, churches, and deputies.
On June 20, The Magnolia Companies was honored with a visit from the two Special Services
Division officers, Corporal James Grimaldi and Corporal Lennie Brown, who helm the fundraising and the enactment of this program. “Overall, this is a wonderful experience and we, as members of the Sheriff’s Office, see firsthand how this experience affects these young men whether it is from the handshakes and thank-yous we receive throughout the trip, or the difference we see in the young men’s social skills when they return home,” Grimaldi said. Gary Smith Sr. said First Class Sheriff’s Camp is a fantastic, adding Sheriff Champagne and his officers provide endless support and service to our community. “They’re doing a wonderful thing for these young men with the Sheriff’s Camp, and we’re honored to contribute to this program,” Smith Sr. said. For those interested in making a donation or for more information, call 985-783-1355.
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PAGE 12 ST. JOHN PARISH PARISH PRESIDENT NATALIE ROBOTTOM 985-652-9569 ext. 1149 parishpres@stjohn-la.gov The St. John Parish Government office is located at 1801 W. Airline Hwy. in LaPlace. The number is 985-652-9569 and operating hours are from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ST. JOHN PARISH COUNCIL The St. John the Baptist Council meets twice a month and meeting videos are posted on sjbparish.com under Council. The office number is 985-652-1702. Councilman Larry Snyder is the chairman and Councilwoman Jaclyn Hotard is vice-chair. LARRY SORAPURU JR. Councilman at Large Division A 504-218-9049 or 504-256-0436 l.sorapuru@stjohn-la.gov lesora77@yahoo.com JACLYN HOTARD Councilwoman at Large Division B 985-652-1702 or 985-287-1223 divisionb@stjohn-la.gov KURT BECNEL District 1 Councilman 504-330-6338 or 225-624-1011 k.becnel@stjohn-la.gov JULIA REMONDET District 2 Councilwoman 504-330-7739 julia.remondet@stjohn-la.gov LENNIX MADERE JR. District 3 Councilman 985-379-6188 districtIII@stjohn-la.gov
MARVIN PERRILLOUX District 4 Councilman 985-379-6168 districtIV@stjohn-la.gov MICHAEL WRIGHT District 5 Councilman 504-717-3936 m.wright@stjohn-la.gov LARRY SNYDER District 6 Councilman 985-379-6061 or 985-359-0908 districtVI@stjohn-la.gov THOMAS MALIK District 7 Councilman 504-402-0302 t.malik@stjohn-la.gov Chief Administrative Officer Laverne Toombs 986-652-9569 ext. 4105 l.toombs@stjohn-la.gov The Chief Administrative Officer will take over if something were to happen to the parish president. The CAO also makes sure the day-to-day operations of the parish are conducted properly. Chief Financial Officer Ross Gonzales 985-652-9569 ext. 1109 G_Finance@stjohn-la.gov The Department of Finance is responsible for administering the financial affairs of the parish. It is managed by the Parish Financial Advisor and support staff. Director of Planning & Zoning Alexandra Carter 985-652-9569 ext. 1158 a.carter@stjohn-la.gov Planning & Zoning oversees all of the re-subdivision, rezoning, code enforcement matters and permitting for the parish. Director of Communications Baileigh Rebowe Helm 985-652-9569 ext. 1178 communications@stjohn-la.gov The Communications Department is responsible for communicating
daily news and updates as well as emergency information to the public. The department also manages the parish’s Facebook page, website and government access channel, along with working with the media. Economic Development Director Jerry W. Jones 985-652-9569 ext. 1114 info@stjohn-la.gov The department facilitates with small business development and works with large industries as well as small businesses on what is needed to be successful in the parish. Economic Development also looks at ways to connect the needs of industry with the resources available on a federal, state and local level. Director of Public Safety Jobe’ Boucvalt 986-652-2222 ext. 1173 publicsafety@stjohn-la.gov The center is staffed with three full time employees and Department Directors during emergencies. All emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation activities are coordinated through this facility. The fire department and animal shelter fall under this department. Health & Human Services Dir. Rhonda Lemons 985-652-9569 ext. 1230 healthhumanservices@stjohn-la.gov The St. John Health and Human Services, in collaboration with other entities, work to reduce poverty in low income families, aid households experiencing crisis and improve self-sufficiency through financial assistance and case management services, educational programs, community resources and local partnerships. The department collaborates with federal, state and local partners. Director of Human Resources Stacey Cador 985-652-9569 ext. 1166 s.cador@stjohn-la.gov Core functions of the department include administration policy development and interpretations, compensations and benefits, employee relations, employee
SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017 records, recruitment, selection and retention and training and development. Pre-employment physicals, drug screens and background checks are conducted following offers of employment. Director of Parks & Recreation Kerry Watkins 985-652-9569 ext. 1170 recreation@sjbparish.com The director is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and oversight of all 13 parks in the parish. The department makes sure there are no safety hazards at the parks. The department also facilitates a variety of athletic programs. Director of Public Works Brian Nunes 985-652-9569 ext. 1119 publicworks@sjbparish.com The Public Works department is responsible for maintaining roadways, roadsides, drainage and the collection of debris on more than 441 miles of roads and 136 miles of major canals and ditches throughout the parish. The department has an operating budget of $7.8M, which includes funding for solid waste, drainage, maintenance, equipment and roads and bridges. Director of Purchasing and Procurement Jean Stewart 985-652-9569 ext.1351 purchasing@sjbparish.com Purchasing and Procurement is responsible for the acquisition of all materials and services acquired by St. John the Baptist Parish. The department interfaces daily with vendors, engineering, and architectural firms who design projects for the parish, and with contractors repairing and building the infrastructure of the parish. Director of Utilities Blake Fogleman 985-652-9569 ext. 1108 b.fogelman@sjbparish.com The functions of the department are to supply water and wastewater services to citizens, businesses and industries and to monitor and repair its water and wastewater distribution systems.
SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017 The Sheriff’s Office is located at 1801 W. Airline Hwy. in LaPlace. The officer number is 985-6529513. For emergencies dial 911. Sheriff Mike Tregre 985-652-9513 ext. 8647 sheriff.tregre@stjohnsheriff.org There are 264 full and part time employees. Call 9-1-1 to file a complaint
SUBSTATION 493 Historic Main Street, Garyville SPECIALIZED UNITS Crisis Management K-9 Division Bike Patrol DIVISIONS Criminal Investigations Investigates major offenses and coordinates victims assistance 985-359-8769 COMMANDERS Major C.J. Destor — Ext. 8782 Major Larry LeBlanc —Ext. 8771
| NEED TO KNOW | UNIFORM PATROL 985-652-9513 Responds to citizens complaints Commander Major Clarence Gray — Ext. 8747 ADMINISTRATIVE CIVIL SERVICES Oversees collections of property taxes, bonds and fines, issues occupational licenses, oversees accounting and payroll, handles service of subpoenas, court order documents, seizures and property sales. 985-652-9513. CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Jeffrey Clement — 985-359-8705 TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDS DIVISION Coordinates and supervises the technology, 9-1-1 communications and records divisions 985-652-6338 (non emergency communications division) 985-652-9513 ext. 8733 (records) COMMANDER Lt. Sam Trahan — 985-359-8796
NARCOTICS Coordinates all phases of drug enforcement investigations and vice intelligence 985-359-8786
WARRANTS Processes and executes criminal warrants 985-359-8799
COMMANDER Capt. Tanner Mangano — Ext. 8789
COMMANDER Capt. Randall Joseph — 985-3598783
ASSISTANT COMMANDER Lt. Monty Adams — Ext. 8789 Drug Hotline — 985-652-DRUG
PUBLIC INTEGRITY Internal Affairs Division investigates citizens’ complaints on Sheriff’s Office employees 985-359-8703
DISTRICT ATTORNEY INVESTIGATORS Coordinates court cases between the Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office 985-652-9757
COMMANDER Major Will Stelly — 985-359-8768 CORRECTIONS Coordinates the continuous daily SEE SHERIFF, PAGE 14
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St. John Baptist Parish Assessor’s Office
Lucien J. Gauff, III Assessor
Rodney B. Nicholas Chief Deputy Assessor
TAXES IN ST. JOHN PARISH e Assessor is responsible: • For discovery, listing and valuing all property in St. John the Baptist Parish for ad valorem purposes. • To ensure all property is assessed in a fair and equitable manner. • For filling the annual tax roll with the Louisiana Tax Commission. • e legal description of each property parcel, as well as maintain the ownership inventory or each parcel REASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY 1801 W. Airline Hwy • Room 103
985-652-5311
www.stjohnassessor.org
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USEFUL INFORMATION Animal Shelter 488 West 2nd Street, LaPlace Phone: 985-651-7387 (PETS) Hours: Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Adoption hours: Noon – 4 p.m.
Garbage collection Metro Service Group, LLC 434 Belle Terre Blvd., Ste. A LaPlace, LA 70068 Phone: 985-359-2116 Toll free: 844-520-8331 metroservicegroup.com Call or email stjoh@metroservicegroup. com to schedule pickup of white goods (hot water heaters, washers, dryers, freezers, etc.)
Council on Aging (Senior Center) 214 Regala Park Road, Reserve Phone: 985-479-0272 155 East 3rd Street, Edgard Phone: 985-497-3391 Driver’s License Bureau 4034 West Airline Highway, Reserve Phone: 985-479-5188 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Health Unit Provides immunizations, family planning, WIC applications, STD testing, pregnancy testing, vital records, acknowledgement of paternity forms, flu shots. No insurance required. General fees applied.
473 Central Avenue, Reserve Phone: 985-536-2128 Public Utilities (Water and sewerage) Apply at 102 East Airline Highway, LaPlace Phone: 985-652-9569 To report water or sewerage problems: 985-651-6800 (Dial 911 after hours), Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Public works East Bank Office 102 East Airline Highway, LaPlace Phone: 985-652-4815 West Bank Office 149 East 3rd Street, Edgard Phone: 985-331-4560
To schedule pick up of vegetative debris or storm related debris Hours: Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Recycle yard What: Books, newspaper, motor oil and aluminum cans, up to five tires per day Hours: Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Behind the Percy Hebert Building 1801 West Airline Highway, LaPlace River Region Chamber of Commerce 390 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace Phone: 985-359-9777 Mission: To Grow, Strengthen and Unify Businesses in St. James, St. John and St. Charles Parishes
SHERIFF: Contact information available FROM PAGE 13
operations of all aspects of the Correctional Facility, handles custody, transport, feeding, car, medical needs and education of inmates. 985-359-8627 WARDEN Major Jimmy Oubre — 985-3598624 COMMUNITY/PUBLIC RELATIONS Directs crime and drug prevention programs and coordinates school resource officers 985-652-7058
COMMANDER Lt. Denise Bertrand — 985-3598753 TRAFFIC/ CRASH INVESTIGATION Investigates all traffic accident and enforces specific traffic laws Information on traffic tickets or fines — 985-359-8712 or 985652-9513 COMMANDER Sgt. Elton Foret — 985-359-8812 FLEET MANAGEMENT Coordinates the maintenance and repair of all department vehicles and equipment
P irogue’s Café
would like to say Thank You for 12 Years of bringing you Home Cooked Food Everyday! 719 W. 10th St. • Reserve
(985) 479-7800
COMMANDER Capt. Eugene Weinert — 985-3598631 SPECIAL OPERATIONS & CRISIS MANAGEMENT UNIT Coordinates and organizes special projects TRAINING Coordinates and organizes all department training, liaisons for Reserve Officers Auxiliary Units and Special Projects COMMANDERS Lt. Chip Wale — 985-359-8685 Lt. Blane Rome Jr. 985-359-8685
SEARCH & RESCUE Coordinates all search and rescue efforts COMMANDER Lt. Chip Wale — 985-359-8685 PARISH PRISON Lt. Sherman Walker Correctional Facility 100 Deputy Barton Grainer Dr. LaPlace 985-359-8627
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COMMUNITY OUR MISSION Valero collaborates with non-profit partners across the United States to foster improved quality of life and create measurable impact where unmet needs exist in communities.
OUR PRIORITIES Education We believe that education creates a necessary foundation for all children to thrive and for adults to lead productive lives. Investment in education is also the key to ending the cycle of poverty and dependency for future generations.
Basic Needs and Social Services We believe in providing for basic needs such as food, shelter and safety for the working poor, elderly and those struck by unexpected life circumstances or natural disasters.
Health Care We seek opportunities to support the development of strategic community health resources, facilities and services that will serve the current and long term needs of all.
OUR EMPLOYEES Our employees raise millions of dollars and volunteer thousands of hours every year to worthy projects in their communities. It is a commitment that has been part of our culture since the beginning.
Healthgrades® Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2017 Healthgrades® Patient Safety Excellence Award 2017 TM
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ONLY Hospital in Louisiana to Achieve BOTH Awards, 4 Years in a Row Some things deserve repeating – like ensuring your patient experience is OUTSTANDING and keeping you SAFE from infections and preventable complications.
About Outstanding Patient Experience: Based on data collected from patient surveys regarding the care received. Survey topics ranged from cleanliness to noise levels in patient rooms to pain management and responsiveness to patients’ needs. About Patient Safety Excellence: Only hospitals who demonstrate excellent performance in preventing safety incidents for patients are recognized. Performance measured by objective outcomes for 13 patient safety indicators defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.