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YoungArgus queen draws strength from Carnival legacy

BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF

this Mardi Gras, I would just go with the flow and let my family and friends help and guide me Amid the whirlwind of Carni- along the way.”

As she prepares to reign val festivities, Madeline Cvitanovich is taking an easygoing as the Queen Argus XXXI in attitude about her royal com- Metairie on Fat Tuesday, Madmitments, rolling with what- eline, a senior at Mount Carmel Academy, will join others in her ever comes her way.

“I’m really not that easygoing family as part of Mardi Gras of a person,” Madeline laughed. history.

Her mother, Leanne, reigned “I’m actually a little high-maintenance. But I made up my as queen of Endymion in 1987. mind that since I was not famil- Her father, Tommy, was king iar with all my responsibilities of Argus in 2005 and reigned as

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Lynne Jensen

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Here’s to a happy, safe Carnival Get ready to see a lot of purple, green, gold and red as we celebrate Valentine’s Day and gather for the 49th annual Endymion parade at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

I am looking forward to the coming weekend for several reasons. I live near the beginning of the Endymion parade at City Park and Orleans avenues, so my house is open to family and friends who stop by to say hello, share refreshments and depend on the ever-popular bathroom.

Valentine’s gifts will include my son, Noel, returning home to New Orleans to ride in Endymion, and my mom, Beverly, 90, who will be there to catch beads. The parade theme this year is “Fantastic Voyages,” and I wish a safe trip to Noel and his wife, Angie, who will travel from Brunswick, Georgia, and to all who will come from far and near to take part in Carnival parades and parties.

Let’s hope for good weather and remember that local laws are in play as we venture out to have fun. Watch where and how you park, keep an eye out for children and senior citizens, and by all means, walk away from troublemakers.

Let’s pray we don’t need one, but it’s good to know that the New Orleans Health Department will staff corner first-aid stations on Saturday at Orleans Avenue and North Hennessey Street; and on Sunday and Tuesday at St. Charles Avenue and Felicity Street and at Canal and Carondelet streets.

For information about Carnival regulations, public transit options and parade routes in New Orleans, visit www.nola.gov/mardigras.

St. Pius parade

St. Pius X School will present its annual Mardi Gras parade at 2:45 p.m. Friday at 6600 Spanish Fort Blvd.

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king of the Washington, D.C., Mardi Gras ball in 2012. Grandfather Drago Cvitanovich was Argus in 1995, and her uncle Gerry Cvitanovich led Argus as king in 1998.

Although her duties as queen may, at times, seem to overwhelm her, Madeline, who resides in Metairie, does have some firsthand experience. In Argus, she was a junior maid in 1998, a princess in 2005 and a maid in 2011.

“Those experiences were

really great, and each one has helped me prepare for my role as queen,” said Madeline, 18.

“But having family members so closely involved with Mardi Gras and with Argus for so many years is a big benefit.

They have been a huge help to me, especially with certain protocol and duties I am not familiar with as queen.”

During Carnival season, Madeline has been busy with many

Photo by WALLY PORTER

Madeline Cvitanovich, this year’s queen of Argus, is flanked by her parents and grandparents at the Argus coronation party at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters at City Park. From left are Madeline’s grandmother Klara Cvitanovich; her father, Tommy Cvitanovich; her grandfather Drago Cvitanovich; and her mother, Leanne Cvitanovich.

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Chewbacchus celebrates fantasy, science fiction

Members of the Krewe of Chewbacchus paraded through the streets in science fictionand fantasy-themed costumes on Saturday in New Orleans.

This year’s parody theme was “Cult of the Sacred Drunken Wookiee.” Krewe members battled with lightsabers through the streets in “Star Wars”-themed costumes and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and a 15-foot tall unicorn were Advocate staff photos by REBECCA RATLIFF among the floats paraded by ABOVE and BOTTOM RIGHT: Members of the Krewe of Chewbacchus parade through the streets in science fiction- and fantasy-themed costumes on Saturday in New Orleans. more than 50 subkrewes.

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Guest celebrity ‘Pope’ Andy Richter joined the Krewe of Chewbacchus and filmed his experience for Conan O’Brien’s talk show.

Villains and superheroes to populate upcoming Carnival parades in Metairie There are still parades and special events as the 2015 Mardi Gras season heads into its final days in East Jefferson.

At 7 p.m. Friday, the Krewe of Centurions rolls with the theme “Centurions Explore the World of Emotions.” At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, “Music of the Night” is the theme for the Krewe of Isis. And at 5 p.m.

Sunday, the Krewe of Napoleon rolls with the theme “History’s Villians.”

Then, beginning at 11 a.m.

Monday in Kenner’s Rivertown, 400 Williams Blvd., the annual Lundi Gras celebration will take place. The king and queen of Argus, Johnny Matesich and Madeline Cvitanovich, will greet the king and queen of Zulu, Andrew Sanchez Jr. and his wife, Dr. Janice Sanchez. The event includes food, refreshments, arts and crafts and music by Papa C and the Slammin’ Horns.

Admission to Rivertown’s Lundi Gras event is free.

On Carnival Day at 10 a.m., the Krewe of Argus will roll with the theme “Argus Superheroes.”

Following Argus will be the Elks of Jefferson truck parade and also the Krewe of Jefferson truck parade.

For East Bank residents who use Jefferson Transit, there are some changes to the daily bus schedule during the remainder of Carnival.

During all parades on Veterans Memorial Boulevard, the

E1 Veterans bus will follow a detour to I-10 between Clearview Parkway and City Park Avenue.

On Fat Tuesday, service on the E1 Veterans, E4 Metairie Road, E5 Causeway Boulevard and E8 Clearview Parkway routes will be suspended.

The E2 Airport bus terminates at South Carrollton and Tulane Avenues (no CBD service) on Mardi Gras. The last outbound bus departs South Carrollton and Tulane at 9:49

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And the last outbound E3 Kenner bus will depart South Carrollton and Claiborne Avenues at 9:45 p.m.

For information, call (504) 818-1077 or go to the website www.jeffersontransit.org.

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NORDC offers fitness, fun for seniors, adults NORDC is most often associated with youth and teen programs, but the organization has many activities for people 18 and older, with some specifically for people 55 and older.

One of the most popular is senior dance fitness through the NORDC/ NOBA Center for Dance, a 22-year partnership with FUN WITH the New Orleans NORDC Ballet AssociaVICTOR tion with support RICHARD III from Chevron.

Senior dance fitness classes are offered from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Behrman, Gernon Brown, Joe W. Brown and Lyons recreation centers. Seniors may drop in anytime for classes that include stretching, cardio and dance plus healthy eating and lifestyle education.

Activities include special workshops, social events and dance performance opportunities, including the annual production of “The Nutcracker Suite.” For several years, senior dance fitness students have had a blast (and won medals) performing dance routines in the New Orleans Senior Olympics.

Adult activities include several styles of dance classes, aerobics, yoga, tai chi, line dancing, tennis, hula hooping, kick boxing, boot camp, Zumba, swim lessons and aqua fitness.

A fitness center at the Treme Recreation Center provides treadmills and other cardio machines.

While fitness is the core benefit, these classes offer opportunities for social interaction, which is just as important.

Many friendships have started in classes. When I walk past a senior dance fitness class, it brings me great joy to often hear laughter.

Find details about NORDC senior and adult activities by clicking the “Senior & Adult” tab at www.nola.com/nordc.

For information on team sports and other events

FAITH NOTES SENIOR VALENTINES: A Valentine’s Day celebration especially for seniors who have lost husbands, wives or companions will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2415 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans.

“It’s All About Love” will feature gospel singing with Sweetheart Soloists Florence Batiste, of Austerlitz Baptist Church; the Rev. Lois Dejean, of Ebenezer Baptist Church; Bernadine Gibson, of New Hope Baptist Church; Alberta Gullage, of Greater Mount Calvary; Pastor Ellsworth Harris, of Vineyard Baptist Church; Lucy Louis, of 5th African Baptist Church; Elizabeth Square, of New Orleans Triumph; and Rowena Smith, of 5th Baptist Church.

Refreshments will be served.

For information, call (504) 6551159 and ask for the Rev. Lois J. Dejean, coordinator. The pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church is the Rev. Jermaine Landrum.

throughout the year, visit nola.gov/nordc; and connect through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, @NORDCommission.

Victor N. Richard III is the chief executive officer of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission. For more information, visit nola. gov/nordc.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH HEALTH IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Cut-Off Rec Center, 6600 Belgrade St. Free activities and health screenings. Activities include: kemetic yoga from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; meditation and lecture with Zachary Ramsey from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; diabetes and blood pressure screenings from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Afro exercise from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sign up for Black Girls Run anytime during the event. For details, visit www.nola.gov/nordc or call (504) 658-3052.

gov/nordc or call (504) 658-3021.

ATHLETICS TRACK AND FIELD REGISTRATION: through Monday. For boys and girls ages 5 to 14. The season begins March 21. For playground locations and registration details, visit www.nola.gov/nordc.

CULTURAL SENIOR DANCE FITNESS AND ADULT MOVEMENT CLASSES: NORDC/NOBA Center for Dance offers 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 Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave., and Treme Center, 900 N. Villere St. For all ages. Register anytime.

FITNESS

YOUNG BIRDERS ASSOCIATION: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Teen bird-watching club in partnership with the Orleans Audubon Society. Meet at the Joe Madere Marsh Unit at the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge, off U.S. 90 in New Orleans East. Meet just past the main entrance on the right or take the complimentary shuttle from Joe W. Brown Rec Center, 5601 Read Blvd., departing at 9:10 a.m.

NATURE WALK: noon Feb. 24, Jean Lafitte National Park Coquille Trail. Meet at the trailhead in the parking lot, found by following Barataria Boulevard all the way into the park, or take the complimentary shuttle from Behrman Rec Center, 2529 Gen. Meyer Ave., departing at 11:30 a.m.

FITNESS CLASSES: Fit NOLA Parks offers weekly fitness at Taylor Park, 2600 S. Roman St.; Norwood Thompson Park, 7200 Forshey St.; and St. Roch Park, 1800 St. Roch Ave. ADULT EXERCISE: For people 18 and older, including 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.; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday and Wednesday at Behrman Rec Center, 2529 General 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 at Treme Rec Center, 900 N. Villere St.

AQUATICS

FREE AFTER-SCHOOL MEALS

SWIM LESSONS AND CLASS REGISTRATION: through Saturday. For children 6 months and older. The spring 1 session begins Sunday.

Classes include water babies, swim lessons, aqua fitness and lifeguard classes.

NORDC LIFEGUARD PREREQUISITE SKILLS CHALLENGE CLASS: March 2, 16 and 30, and April 13 and 27, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Joe W. Brown Pool, 5601 Read Blvd. For people 15 and older who are interested in becoming a lifeguard.

Preregistration is suggested.

Free. For details, visit www.nola.

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.

OUTDOORS

Metairie third-grader wins bike through Kiwanis program

Photo provided by Moisant Kiwanis

Dustin Yrle, a third-grader at St. Edward the Confessor Elementary School in Metairie, won a bicycle raffle that was part of the Moisant Kiwanis Bikes for Books program. St. Edward was one of six Jefferson Parish schools to participate in the program, in which children earn chances for prizes by reading books and taking tests on them. From left are Ed Guirovich, Jason Borja, Principal and Kiwanian Thomas Becker, Lynn Westerman, Dustin Yrle, Keith Roberts and Gene Usner.

Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs marks Arbor Day in Lafreniere Park

Photos provided by Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs

Members of the Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs planted a tree in Lafreniere Park for Arbor Day 2015. The tree was provided by Bayou Tree. From left are council Secretary Pat Hutchens, Lib Keller, Mary Prinz, Lee Baraldi, Mary Ann Vincent, council President Elizabeth Gibbs and council historian Daria Vincent.

Members of the Metairie Garden Club served as the hostesses for the January meeting of the Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs in the Lafreniere Foundation Center.

From left are club President Isabelle Glenn, Suzanne Hammel and club Vice President Liz Wilson.

In Terrytown, Girl Scouts skate into cookie-sales season Despite bone-chilling weather, West Bankers have not slowed down their activities. Several Girl Scout and Brownie troops recently gathered at Skate County in Terrytown to have fun and to rally the girls for their cookie sale. Membership executive Anita McField, who has been a Girl Scout recruiter for eight years, said the rally is an exciting way to WEST BANK begin the cookie Photos by YETORIA DESHAZIER SPOTLIGHT sale. The girls Sgt. R.B. Franklin Sr., Walter Miles and Kenneth Lewis duke YETORIA learned about it out on a Microsoft game station.

DESHAZIER safety rules and selling tips, said Xiomara Cardec, Girl Scout leader for Alice Harte Charter School in Algiers and manager of Service Unit 450.

Joanne Wagner is troop leader for Junior and Cadet troop 40884 of Algiers. “I became a troop leader because my husband, Phillip, volunteered me,” she said. “We have triplets, two boys and a girl. He is a Boy Scout leader, and I’m a Girl Scout leader.”

TEEN ENTREPRENEURS: Hope Encalade, a local businesswoman and the founder of Seeds of Hope, will hold a 13-week program for teens encouraging entrepreneurship. The class will be at 9:30 Tessah Gieschen, granddaughter of Barbara Potter, enjoys a.m. on Saturdays at the Jane kiddie basketball at the ‘We Back the Blue’ event to support Chatelain O’Brien Westbank NOPD. Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.

Jewel, 11 years; Alicia JohnThe presentations are free son, 37 years; Joyce Jones, and open to the public. Res33 years; Maureen Krail, 17 ervations are not required.

Kids from sixth through 12th years; Janice Kwiatkowski, 42 years; Cynthia Landry, 27 grades are encouraged to atyears; Jacqueline Landry, 26 tend. years; Jacquelyn LeBlanc, For information, contact 22 years; Sherry LeBlanc, 15 Chris Smith, manager of years; Mary Leichtenberg, 15 adult programming for the years; Suzon Lemar, 6 years; library, at (504) 889-8143 or Winifred Liggio, 20 years; wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.

SCHOOL RETIREES: The Jeffer- Phyliss Lombard, 28 years; son Parish Public School Sys- Maria Lomonaco, 22 years; tem recently held a reception Carol Mancuso, 32 years; Elizabeth Mayeaux, 26 years; for its retirees at John Ehret Sandra Mays, 31 years; LilHigh School in Marrero. lie McAfee, 6 years; Lisa They are: McDonald, 40 years; CarBetty Antioine, 32 years; Diamond Bolds and YMCA men Miles, 35 years; Sharon Darlene Antoniou, 13 years; staffer Raven Geary make Moore, 5 years; June Morgan, Terry Arceneaux, Arthur bracelets at the New Orleans 24 years; Phyllis Muller, 32 Banks and Mary Barton, 33 Police and Justice Foundayears; Marta Najarro, 29 years; Rachel Bergman, 33 tion day of appreciation and years; Judith Nodurft, 33 years; Linda Blackmon, 24 support for the New Orleans years; Beverly O’Neil, 39 years; Joanne Blanque, 29 Police Department. years; Charlotte Orgeron, 40 years; Louise Bosworth, 27 years; Natalie Ortiz, 34 years; years; Mary Boudreaux, 22 Valerie Owen, 32 years; Craig Haynes Academy for Adyears; Mary Bougere, 34 Owens-Penitski, 34 years; years, Elizabeth Bourgeois, vanced Studies, L.W. Higgins Jessie Pellagalle, 34 years; 23 years; Linda Bourgeois, High School, Riverdale High David Perrin, 21 years; Eliza- School and Patrick F. Taylor 4 years; Debra Breaux, 27 beth Phillips, 36 years; Baryears, Michael Brehm, 20 Science & Technology Acadbara Phillips, 21 years; Loryears; Karen Brouillette, 7 emy. years; Terri Brown, 35 years; raine Platner, 33 years; Joe The Posse Foundation Potts Jr., 38 years; Jeanne Sharon Bruce, 21 years; Cargives extraordinary high ol Burch, 19 years; Josephine Prevost, 33 years; Gail Proschool students who may be Callais, 28 years; Star Camp- vost, 24 years; Virginia Pugoverlooked by the traditional lise, 32 years; Faye Ramirez, college selection processes iere, 22 years; Rosa Canas, 7 years; Werner Carr, 18 years; 39 years; Linda Rhones, 24 the resources and the supyears; Marsha Robert, 34 Carolyn Carrone, 32 years; port needed to complete a years; Blenda Robertson, 6 Charles Carter, 29 years; four-year degree at partner years; Hebert Robin Jr., 16 Yvonne Clay, 30 years; Clara universities. Posse Scholars years; Ellen Rock, 25 years; Clemens, 20 years; Clothilde are nominated by their high Rosa Rodriguez, 23 years; Cobert, 40 years; Donna schools in their senior year Collins-Anders, 10 years; Les- Margaret Romaire, 18 years; for their leadership in the Carolyn Roques, 33 years; lie Coon, 23 years; Bernice school and the community, Wanda Ross, 34 years; Stepha- their academic commitment, Cornish, 36 years; Brenda nie Sara, 34 years; Joseph Cox, 29 years; Sandra Cranand their overall motivation fill, 9 years; Teresa Crozat, 32 Saucier, 20 years; Cheryl to succeed. The nominees Schellhaas, 32 years; Carla years; Jane Daigle, 32 years; undergo a rigorous selection Segura, 21 years; Geraldine Elaine Daigle, 9 years; Elizaprocess conducted by both Settoon, 22 years; Penny Sibeth Davis, 19 years; Mary Posse staff and their partner Deemer, 27 years; Mary Ann mon, 29; Rosalynn Singleton, universities before being 10 years; Valerie Smith, 33 Deidrich, 33 years; Evanne selected for the merit-based years; Robert Stevens, 19 Dicarlo, 35 years; Janet Ditscholarship. years; Marion Steward, 16 ta, 33 years; Sandra Doland, The newest Posse Scholars years; Velma Thiel, 16 years; 38 years; Alfonso Downing from JPPSS selected to atColleen Tierney, 17 years; Jr., 7 years; Edith Dozier, tend Tulane University are: Lillian Toney, 28 years; Alice 27 years; Linda Dufrene, Jose Alexander, Patrick F. Touchet, 17 years; Virene 27 years; Freddi Evans, 27 Taylor Academy; Zavontae Veal, 9 years; Tammy Vess, years; Patricia Favaloro, 42 Holmes, L.W. Higgins High years; Betty Flakes, 18 years; 23 years; Lynette Wallace, 33 School; Tyrin Stevenson, Helyears; Hilda Walton, 22 years; en Cox High School; Kaylynn Vinston Flakes, 23 years; Virginia Webert, 25 years; Julie Flattmann, 35 years; Tran, Patrick F. Taylor AcadKathy West, 23 years; RebecRita Foster, 36 years; Joseph emy; and Gabriela Vasquez, ca Whorton, 33 years; Charles Riverdale High School.

Fradella Jr., 18 years; Betty Williams, 42 years; Jeanette Frechette, 34 years; PhylStudents attending Bard Williams, 11 years; and Emily College in Annandale-onlis Gaude, 34 years; Sylvia Woodruff, 19 years.

George, 34 years; Mona GibHudson in New York are: TAX INFORMATION: Informason, 33 years; Barbara Glass, Xavier Aguilar, Haynes 35 years; Constance Goldsby, tion on tax laws will be proAcademy; Micquel Downs, vided when the Woodmere 36 years; Violet Grant, 11 Patrick F. Taylor Academy; Civic Association meets at 7 years; Lucille Greene, 35 David Girgis, Helen Cox p.m. Feb. 13 at Woodmere El- High School; Nuri Melancon, years; Gloria Guidry, 25 years; Arden Haag, 22 years; ementary School, 3191 Alex Patrick F. Taylor Academy; Kornman Blvd., Harvey.

Jo Ann Hamilton Albea, 17 and Marlon Nunez, Riverdale COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: Ten years; Barbara Harney, 27 High School. students from the Jefferson years; Patricia Hebert, 39 Parish Public School System years; Jerome Helmstetter, Yetoria Lumpkin DeShazier have been awarded four35 years; Jesse Herman Sr., writes about the people and year, full-tuition scholarships events in Algiers and the 21 years; Karen Hollingfrom The Posse Foundation, sworth, 19 years; Thelma West Bank. Contact her at including students from Jackson, 12 years; Leola ydeshazier@gmail.com or Helen Cox High School, Jackson, 31 years; Brenda call (504) 367-0905.

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community Alternatives to cats, dogs can be low-maintenance Owning and caring for a pet is rewarding for a child.

Pets can provide hours of companionship and fun and countless opportunities to learn about responsibility.

Many parents automatically ANIMAL think of a cat or RESCUE dog and may be TRACI hesitant to make HOWERTON the commitment that comes along with them. However, there are several options for pets outside of the canine and feline varieties.

Before considering adding any pet to a household, know that pets are living creatures that require proper care, attention and financial commitment. Children should not be expected to be the sole caregivers to any pet. Rather, pet ownership is a responsibility to be shared by all family members.

The following are some al-

ternative pets to consider: INSECTS AND ARTHROPODS: Think ant farm. These tiny critters can be both entertaining and educational, while not being too high-maintenance.

There are several options for ant farms, and live ants can even be shipped through the mail. Check your local pet store or online to find the perfect set-up. Hermit crabs are another low-maintenance option.

FISH: A fish may be the perfect starter pet for a child; however, not just any fish will do, as some are more difficult to care for than others.

Goldfish are popular choices, but they are hard to care for.

For an easy first fish, try a betta: They do well without a companion, can live in small amounts of stagnant water and do not require fancy equipment such as filters, heaters or chemicals.

REPTILES: They may initially conjure up feelings of hesitation, but given the chance, reptiles can make interesting

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and educational pets. What’s more, they are nonallergenic.

Look into turtles, tortoises, iguanas and snakes as options.

Please note that some of these animals can live upward of 50 years, so do your homework.

BIRDS: Birds come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, personalities and intelligence levels. All birds require daily attention. For a first-time bird owner, an option such as a parakeet may be a good choice.

Birds also can become expensive, so research what type of bird fits your home, lifestyle and budget. Some varieties can live upward of 95 years!

SMALL MAMMALS: Hamsters, guinea pigs and gerbils are small mammals that are relatively easy to own and care for. Most will thrive in a small living space. Hamsters do best on their own, but gerbils and guinea pigs do best in samesex pairs. Frequent, gentle handling promotes friendliness, but be aware that these little guys may bite, especially if they get scared.

RATS: Yes, rats! They make excellent pets due to their intelligence, larger size and social nature. Rats love people and thrive on human companionship.

Events

SPAY/NEUTER DISCOUNTS: The Louisiana SPCA Community Clinic is offering $20.15 spay/ neuter surgeries through August for all pets residing in Orleans Parish. In addition, microchips will be available at a reduced fee of $10 in conjunction with a spay/neuter surgery or wellness visit, and T-N-R for feral cats will be reduced to $10. Call (504) 3631333 or visit www.la-spca.org/ communityclinic.

CRITTER CINEMA: An overnight Valentine’s Day Critter Cinema extravaganza will be from 6 p.m. Feb. 14 to 9 a.m.

Feb. 15 at the Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans. Animal-loving, pizzaeating, movie-watching kids ages 5 to 10 will play with puppies and kittens and enjoy a

G-rated critter movie, crafts, games and more. Participants should bring a sleeping bag, pillow, toothbrush and PJs. The cost is $55 per child, and advance registration is required. To register, call (504) 368-5191, ext. 207, or email erica@la-spca.org. For more information, visit www.laspca.org/crittercinema.

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.animal rescueneworleans.org or call its recorded information line at (504) 571-1900.

Photo provided by ARNO

Tango is a gentle giant with excellent leash manners who walks perfectly at your side.

He was adopted from ARNO as a fun-loving puppy, but five years later he was abandoned when his owner moved. Tango would probably do best in a home with other dogs who are older, calm and lowenergy. He can get lonely, so he would blossom in a home where there is always somebody there. The adoption fee is $200 and includes neuter, vaccines and microchip. For information, send email to adoptfromarno@yahoo.com.

Mardi Gras parades to affect library hours brary and Algiers Regional Many libraries will be Library will be closed all day, closed or closing early this and all other libraries week due to their proxwill close at 2 p.m. imity to Mardi Gras SUNDAY, FEB. 15: All liparade routes. Closures braries will be closed include: all day.

THURSDAY, FEB. 12: The MONDAY, FEB. 16: The Latter Library and the Latter Library and ChilChildren’s Resource dren’s Resource Center Center Library will Library will be closed close at 2 p.m. All other all day and all other libraries will close at 4 @ THE LIBRARY libraries will close at 2 p.m.

CHARLES p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 13: The BROWN TUESDAY, FEB. 17: All Main Library, Martin libraries will be closed Luther King Library all day. and Central City Library will The New Orleans Public close at 4 p.m.

Library is celebrating Black SATURDAY, FEB. 14: The Latter History Month with a wide vaLibrary, Children’s Resource riety of programs and events Center Library, Mid-City Li-

throughout February.

All Orleans Parish students ages 12 to 19 are encouraged to enter the Paul Robeson Student Acting Competition being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Main Library, 219 Loyola Ave. To enter, students must choose a figure from black history; write an original monologue, no longer than 5 minutes, incorporating events from that person’s life; and perform it at the competition. The deadline for entry is Wednesday, Feb. 25. For information, visit neworleanspubliclibrary.org.

The Alvar Library, 913 Alvar St., is hosting a youth poetry workshop with Slam New

Orleans, which is a community-based organization and home of Team SNO. The team, established in 2008, promotes literacy, creativity and selfexpression by urging youth and adults alike to become vocal about what matters to them. The workshop for youth and teens will engage participants with poetry both through hearing it and creating their own. The workshop will be from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14.

Charles Brown is the executive director of the New Orleans Public Library.

For more information, visit neworleanspubliclibrary.org.

Photo provided by Terrytown Golden Agers

The Terrytown Golden Agers Club celebrated January birthdays for, from left, Betty Vaught, Jean Honold, Earl Hemenway and Margie Falcone, who celebrated her 90th birthday.

Seated is Jefferson Parish Recreation Dept. Supervisor Garry Vedros. Members enjoyed ice cream and cake, socializing and playing bingo. Membership is open to seniors who are residents of Jefferson Parish.

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and first grade will be on the sidelines calling for beads.

For information, visit www. stpiusxnola.org or call the school at (504) 282-2811.

Ellene Whiley exhibit

“Pass the Torch: The Art of Ellene Whiley” is a new exhibit on display during February at the Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery on the City Park Campus of Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., Building 1, third floor. Whiley, a local abstract expressionist artist, created bold works inspired by the work of WPA artist Norman Lewis in honor of Black History Month.

Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. The public is welcome and there is no admission charge. For information about the gallery, contact Brenda Hanegan, director, at (504) 671-6377 or at

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Roundtable will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Smilie’s Restaurant, 5125 Jefferson Highway, Harahan.

The guest speaker will be historian Edwin Bearss, former chief historian of the National Park Service.

The meeting is free, but the cost is $25 for those who stay for dinner.

For information, call (504) 456-1420.

AARP driving class

A four-hour AARP driving class will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Elm-

bhaneg@dcc.edu. For information about the Whiley exhibit, contact Myesha Francis at mfrancis@mfrancis gallery.com.

Help the Humane Society

The Humane Society of Louisiana is accepting used vehicles and boats for resale.

Proceeds will benefit local and statewide programs and services, and donations are tax-deductible. For information, contact the society at info@humanela.org or call (888) 6-HUMANE. Donations of pet food and supplies are always welcome and can be dropped off yearround at Zen Pet Retail and Grooming at 4500 Magazine St., Suite 5. The store and grooming salon will store the items and deliver them to the Humane Society every few weeks. For information, call Zen Pet at (504) 301-4736.

Lynne Jensen writes about New Orleans community events and people. Contact her at jensencolumn@gmail. com.

wood Fitness Center, 1200 S. Clearview Parkway, Harahan.

The class is open to AARP members and nonmembers who are 50 and older. Those completing the class will receive a certificate that may qualify them for a discount from their automobile insurer, good for up to three years.

The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for others.

For information or to register, call (504) 828-3962.

Eva Jacob Barkoff writes about the people and events on the east bank of Jefferson Parish. She can be reached at ejbarkoff@gmail.com or by calling (504) 430-8053.

Program outlines birding along Mississippi Flyway According to the U.S. DepartWendy Rihner, education chairwoman of the local chap- ment of Wildlife and Fisheries, there were 47 million birdter of the Audubon Society, watchers, 16 years and older, in will lead a two-night program the U.S. in 2011 — about on the basics of bird20 percent of the populawatching at 7 p.m. tion. To be counted as Wednesdays, March a birder, an individual 4 and 11, at the East must have taken a trip 1 Bank Regional Library, mile or more from home 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., for the primary purpose Metairie. Each session of observing birds. The is free and open to the average birder is 53 public. Registration is JP LIBRARY years old and, more than not required.

LAGNIAPPE likely, has a better-thanRihner will discuss CHRIS average income and how to become a birdSMITH education. Slightly more watcher, the types of than half of birders are local birds and places to watch for birds, how to become female.

Louisiana is along the Misinvolved in bird-watching orsissippi Flyway, meaning that ganizations and how to be supbirders have a rich environportive of the environment of ment for viewing migratory birds and other creatures.

birds at various times during the year.

LIFE COACHING: Carol Fleischman, a life and business coach, will discuss tools and techniques for living a balanced and fulfilling life. This program is especially appropriate for older individuals looking to use the experiences of their past to create their desired futures. 10 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 19, West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.

HAM RADIO: The Crescent City Amateur Radio Group will hold an eight-night amateur radio technician course beginning at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey. Students will take the

AARP plans luncheon with Mardi Gras theme

For more information about programs at the 15 branches of the Jefferson Parish Library, visit www.jplibrary.net or friend the library’s Facebook page for daily programming updates.

Park Service, French Market offer weekly Jazz Pilates class

Advocate staff report AARP Chapter 4417 meets at 1 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month in the auditorium at East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie. Yearly dues are $12.

The group’s next luncheon and dance will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Chateau Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner.

The event will have a Mardi Gras theme, and costumes are encouraged. Richard Smith will provide the music for

national accreditation test on the final night of the course to get their amateur radio licenses.

SKYWARN: Learn how to become a storm spotter. Skywarn is a volunteer program with nearly 290,000 trained severe-weather spotters who help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie.

Advocate staff report

Photos provided by AARP 4417

From left are Urban Larrouque, Mary Harris, Betty Corbille and Jackie Elliott, who celebrated their birthdays recently with others in AARP Chapter 4417. dancing.

Tickets are $30 and are avail-

Diane Rougelot, left, is a new member of AARP Chapter 4417. She is seen with chapter Secretary Georgette Thompson and President Beverly Randazzo.

able by calling Edgar Derinbacher at (504) 443-4885.

Thelma Bourg, left, and Bobbie Nuss register members of AARP Chapter 4417 for a quarterly $100 drawing. Nuss is also the chapter’s Sunshine Lady who sends cards to sick members.

Free Jazz Pilates classes — combining traditional Pilates and dance movements with music — will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center in Dutch Alley, 916 N. Peters St., New Orleans.

Participants must bring their own fitness mat and are encouraged to arrive 15 to 30 minutes prior to allow time for parking, signing in and meeting the instructor.

The class is sponsored by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the French Market, which hopes to attract visitors to its Crescent City Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Farmers Market shoppers receive 2 hours of complimentary parking when they purchase something from the market.

Jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan will lead the class. She developed her Jazz Pilates technique after receiving certification from Wise Body Pilates.

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community/schools St. Charles Catholic High School honors two students of the year Advocate staff report

Photo provided by USCIS

The grand opening of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office on Poydras included a ribbon-cutting. Shown at the event are, from left, USCIS New Orleans Chief of Staff Bobby Thornton, USCIS Acting Deputy Associate Director for Field Operations Kathy Redman, USCIS Director León Rodríguez, USCIS New Orleans District Director Cindy Gomez and USCIS New Orleans Field Office Director Stan Crockett.

New immigration office opens on Poydras Street Advocate staff report U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services marked the opening of a new field office and application support center in New Orleans with ceremonies Feb. 5 that featured remarks by USCIS Director León Rodríguez and a naturalization ceremony for 28 people. The field office is in Suite 1800 at 1250 Poydras St. Rodríguez administered the Oath of Allegiance to 28 people from the following 20 countries: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambo-

dia, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

USCIS is an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees the legal immigration system. The new office provides a range of immigration services, including naturalization interviews and lawful permanent resident processing. The office serves residents of Louisiana and southern

Mississippi. The new facility replaces the previous location on Edenborn Avenue in Metairie and will serve about 175 customers a day.

Following USCIS tradition, the new building was dedicated to an immigrant Medal of Honor recipient, in this case, John Beaufort, born in France in 1831. Beaufort received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service during the Civil War during the Battle of Port Hudson in Louisiana. He later naturalized in New Orleans.

The students of the year at St. Charles Catholic High School in LaPlace are eighthgrader Hailey Michelle Louque and senior Emily Louise Bergeron.

Principal Andrew Cupit announced their selection at a schoolwide Mass in January.

To be selected as student of the year, a student must earn a cumulative 3.5 grade-point average and demonstrate service and leadership. All students of the year must compile a portfolio, write a biographical sketch and be interviewed by a committee.

Louque performs community service through St. Vincent DePaul and through her church, St. Hubert. She is an honor roll student and won second place in the Fleur de Lis Pageant. She plans to attend medical school to become a pediatrician.

Bergeron is the Student Council vice president and she is the founder and student manager of SCC’s Instagram

Photo provided by St. Charles Catholic High School

From left are Hailey Louque, Principal Andrew Cupit and Emily Bergeron. account. She is the captain plans to attend LSU and major of the SCC cheerleaders. She in chemical engineering.

Metairie students participate in Elementary Honor Band concert

Student earns spot in honor band

West Bank Kiwanis celebrates 100 years of service

Photos provided by St. Ann School

Several students from St. Ann School in Metairie were selected to participate in last month’s District 6 Elementary Honor Band concert. Band students from District 6 schools throughout the city audition every year for a spot in this group. In the front row are Nicolas Milano, left, and Catherine Mansfield. In the back row are Jackson Cooper, Zoe Weber, Matthew Pelman and Jared Pelegrin.

Jessica Martinez, a seventhgrader at St. Ann School in Metairie, was selected to participate in the annual District 6 Junior High Honor Band Concert this month. Students from District 6 schools throughout the city auditioned for a spot in the group.

Metairie first-graders participate in chess tournament

Photo provided by the Kiwanis of West Jefferson

The Kiwanis of West Jefferson recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International with members and special guests at their regular meeting at Tony Mandina’s Restaurant in Gretna. Attending was Kiwanis Lt. Governor Cathy Simmons of Division 4-A which includes Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. Shown are, front from left, Charleen Ory, Karen Boudreaux, Carolyn Barras, Lt. Governor Cathy Simmons, Lisa McDonald, Jeanne Atebara; and back, Bill Diehl, Leroy Ledet, Fil Tranchina, Dwain Gannard, Kiwanis Club of West Jefferson President Edgar Lazaro, Jason Reeves, Tom Verret, Lum Ellis, Milton Atebara, Steve Higgins and Wayne Ory.

St. Catherine of Siena School in Metairie was represented by firstgrade Chess Club members Jude Feahemy, Ruby Krupp and Nicolas Dusang, from left, at the Louisiana Scholastic Chess League Tournament on Jan. 25 at Ben Franklin High School in New Orleans.

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS CAJUN CULTURE: Historian and lawyer Warren Perrin, of Lafayette, will discuss his book “Acadie Then and Now: A People’s History” from 10:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 20 in Room 308 of the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, 7214 St. Charles Ave. Perrin will speak and sign books from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Feb. 21 as part of the 250th anniversary of the Birth of Cajun Culture event at the Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans. The event is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This book, edited by Perrin and including his original contributions, is a collection of 65 articles by 55 authors on the

Acadians and Cajuns living today in the American states of Louisiana, Texas and Maine who can trace their history to an original French settlement in today’s Nova Scotia in 1605.

The collection provides the readers with new insights on the past, present, and future of the Acadian descendants from all the Acadies of the world.

All profits from the book will be donated to 22 Acadian museums in three countries.

ALGIERS KIWANIS: Ron Court, founder and president of the Booker T. Washington Society, will be the guest speaker when the Kiwanis Club of Algiers meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

26, at the Aurora Tennis and Swim Club, 5244 Gen. Meyer Ave. Guests are welcome at the Kiwanis meeting. For information, call (504) 391-0667.

McDONOGH 32: Discounted registration is available through Feb. 20 for a 1.5-mile run/walk for McDonogh 32 Literacy Charter School, 800 DeArmas St., New Orleans.

The walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at Martin Behrman Stadium, 2529 Gen. Meyer Ave., New Orleans, and end at McDonogh 32. Registration is $10 through Feb. 20, after which the fee will increase to $15, or $5 for youth ages 5-16.

For information, call (504) 3027144.

ARGUS

Carrollton parade on Feb. 8 and will march again this Sunday with the Krewe of Bacchus.

Other Carnival festivities on the horizon include the Argus ball Friday at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner and then the Endymion extravaganza Saturday night.

And up next is the annual Rivertown Lundi Gras celebration Monday in Kenner, where Madeline and her king, Johnny Matesich, will meet to toast the king and queen of Zulu, Andrew “Pete” Sanchez Jr. and his wife, Dr. Janice Sanchez.

“I am so grateful to my parents for this experience,” said Madeline, the oldest of four children. “I would be lost without their love, help and their

support.”

As she prepares for her royal ride Fat Tuesday, Madeline said she is hoping for “good weather and that everyone, whether they are going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans or in Metairie, will have a safe and enjoyable time.”

And yet there is one royal responsibility that Madeline admits she is a bit anxious about.

“I am a little nervous about the toast and speech I have to make at the reviewing stand along Veterans Memorial Boulevard,” she said. “But I’m sure that when the time comes, I will know what to say to express my gratitude for this honor and for what has been the best experience of my life.”

Continued from page 1G special events and responsibilities. The Argus coronation party at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters in City Park was in September, and a tea was held for Madeline and her court in December at the home of Argus co-Captain Lawrence Chehardy and his wife, Micki. Madeline attended the Washington, D.C., Mardi Gras celebration the weekend of Jan. 23 with her family.

For the past four years, Madeline has been a cheerleader for the Jesuit High School Blue Jay marching band; she marched with the band in the Krewe of

Photo provided by St. Catherine of Siena School

Jefferson Beautification makes plans for Parkway Promenade fundraiser

Photo provided by Jefferson Beautification

The Parkway Promenade fundraiser for Jefferson Beautification Inc. will be held Sunday, April 19, at Chateau Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner. The theme will be ‘A Night in Rio.’ Committee members recently met at the home of Pat Golemi to make plans for the event. In the front row, from left, are JBI CEO Joy Shane, event co-chairwomen Denise Woodward and Pat Golemi, and JBI executive director Beulah Oswald-Soto. In the second row are Margaret Wagner, Brenda Poulin, Kay Andressen, Pat Starnes, Elaine Barrau, Kim Casey, Connie Casey, Charlotte Ruiz, Carrel Epling and Debbie Mora. In the back row are Nancy Keylon, Myrtle Dubea, Lisa Baynham, Gloria Ruiz, Jackie Elliott, Debbie Albert and Wanda Tiblier.

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schools

Photos provided by St. Bernard Parish 4-H Youth Development

Photo provided by St. Charles Catholic High School

Todd Trosclair, center, of the All-Star Foundation is seen with scholarship winners Ashley St. Martin, left, and John Campbell, both juniors at St. Charles Catholic High School.

Small Dogs winners, from left, Blue Ribbon winner Trinity Zambrano, Arabi Elementary; Blue Ribbon, Harley Orso, Davies Elementary; Blue Ribbon, William Bevans, Trist Middle School; third place Devin Serpas, Gauthier Elementary; second place, Seth Bulot, Chalmette Elementary; first place, Tyler Pentany, Lacoste Elementary.

Unusual Pets category winners for domesticated pet, not wild animals, are, from left, third place, Alex Cox, Trist Middle; second place April Liebert, Arabi Elementary; first place, Cats first-place winner Alexa Plumstead, Davies Elemen- Payton Adams, Davies Elementary. tary.

4-H members compete in pet show Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles category winners, from left, third place, Kayla Case, Davies Elementary; second place, Logan Price, Arabi Elementary; first place, Thomas Plumstead, Trist Middle School.

Advocate staff report

Photo provided by St. Charles Catholic High School

Joan Ory presents the Marie Ory Dupont scholarship, named after her daughter, to Alexis Porche, left, a sophomore at St. Charles Catholic High School.

Photo provided by Lusher Charter School

Helene Lovett, left, student editor of Street, is seen with Brad Richard, faculty adviser for the Lusher Charter School literary magazine.

SCHOOL NEWS LUSHER CHARTER SCHOOL: The 2014 literary magazine at Lusher Charter School has received Louisiana’s highest award from the National Council of Teachers of English.

Lusher students contributed writing, artwork, photographs and graphic design to the magazine, Street. The faculty adviser was Brad Richard and the student editors were Peyton Brunet and Helene Lovett.

The creative writing program at Lusher repeatedly sweeps the Scholastic Writing Awards and Faulkner Awards; creative writing student Madeline LeCesne was named a 2014 National Student Poet.

STEM SATURDAY: Registration is open for STEM Saturday with Dr. Calvin Mackie, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Treme Center, 900 N. Villere St., New Orleans.

Students will work with STEM professionals and college students on projects to learn about the principles of simple circuits and electricity through a series of hands-on investigations. Students will build simple circuits and explore electricity. Students will be able to describe how a circuit works and follow directions to create different kinds of circuits. Students will design and build their own circuit, creating illuminating flashlights, lamps, greeting cards and wire mazes.

The cost is $60, with a limited number of free slots available for students who receive free or reduced-price lunch vouchers. For information or to register, visit www.stemnola.com.

ST. ANN SCHOOL: The St. Ann Men’s Club will hold a doughnut breakfast after the 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses on Sunday, Feb. 22, in the cafeteria of the school, 4921 Meadowdale St., Metairie. All are welcome.

St. Ann will have new student registration from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in the cafeteria.

St. Ann Men’s club will hold a seafood dinner from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, in the cafeteria.

ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC: A $1,500 scholarship toward tuition at St. Charles Catholic High School was presented to sophomore Alexis Porche recently.

In her essay, Alexis wrote, “If I give others some of my love, then they would learn to appreciate the everyday little things, and they would learn to love their world like I do. I want to share my love so that other people do not feel so alone.�

The scholarship honors Marie Ory Dupont, a 2000 graduate of St. Charles Catholic High School who died in 2011. Dupont was voted outstanding student of the year during her senior year at SCC. She received a degree in mass communications from Nicholls State University, where she served as editor of the Nicholls Worth.

Marie earned her master’s in journalism from the University of Louisiana Lafayette and

worked for five years as development director at SCC. Also, All-Star Foundation scholarships worth $1,000 each toward tuition at St. Charles Catholic High School have been presented to SCC juniors Ashley St. Martin and John Campbell.

The foundation was created

by Todd P. Trosclair, a 1977 graduate of St. Charles Borromeo High School and CEO of All Star Electric Inc. Trosclair is also the alumni co-chairman for the United in Faith capital campaign underway at St. Charles Catholic High School.

ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR: The February Students of the Month at St. Edward the Confessor School in Metairie are: kindergarten, Max Henderson and Sawyer Wager; first grade, Nur Karim and Brooke Braun; second grade, McAllister Callejo and Lindsey LeJeune; third grade, Valeska Mora and Trey LeJeun; fourth grade, Christian Courtade; fifth grade, Emma Williams and Amy Darda; sixth grade, Ariana White and Isabella Tusa; seventh grade, Lainey Crosby and Jessica Ladd; and eighth grade, Brandon Bonvillain.

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON: There will be a general membership meeting of the Home and School Association at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24.

New student registration will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. The school is at 4119 St. Elizabeth Drive, Kenner.

The annual St. Bernard Parish Pet Show was recently held at Paul Noel Gym in Chalmette.

Working in cooperation with Dr. Don Duplantier of St. Bernard Veterinary Clinic, St. Bernard Parish 4-H Club members showcased a wide variety of pets ranging from dogs and cats to reptiles, rabbits and rodents.

Serving as judges for the event were several members from the Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi.

The purpose of the pet show was for 4-H members to learn how important it is to be a responsible pet owner. Participants were interviewed by judges on their knowledge of caring for their particular pet. Participants were asked questions such as “How often and what do you feed your pet?� “What vaccinations does your pet need?� “How often do you bathe your pet or clean its cage?�

Concluding the event was the Best Dressed Pet competition.

Participants were awarded 4-H ribbons.

Pet show participants were asked to bring an item to be donated to the St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter as part of a service project for this event. 4-H Jr. Leaders collected pet toys, blankets, towels, pet treats and

food. The items were donated to the local animal shelter on the statewide 4-H Day of Service.

In preparation for the pet show, Duplantier attended the November 4-H Club meetings to speak to 4-H members about what being a responsible pet owner means. He covered topics such as spay and neuter, vaccinations against disease and heartworms.

Winners are:

SMALL DOGS GROUP 1: First place, Shamaya Cleggett, Arabi Elementary; second place, Lindsey Retif, Arabi Elementary; third place, Sophia Bevans, Arabi Elementary; Blue Ribbon, Olivia Ruiz Gauthier Elemantary; Blue Ribbon, Kvan Lacayo, Arabi Elementary; Blue Ribbon, Kylia Ward, Arabi Elementary.

SMALL DOGS GROUP 2: first place, Gavyn Diaz, Davies Elementary; second place, Gatherine Wilson, Lacoste Elementary; third place, Ramiyah Guerra, Arabi Elementary; Blue Ribbon, Trea Laneri, Trist Middle

School; Blue Ribbon, Colin Hetler, Gauthier Elementary.

SMALL DOGS GROUP 3: first place, Tyler Pentany, Lacoste Elementary; second place, Seth Bulot, Chalmette Elementary; third place, Devin Serpas, Gauthier Elementary; Blue Ribbon, William Bevans, Trist Middle School; Blue Ribbon, Harley Orso, Davies Elementary; Blue Ribbon, Trinity Zambrano, Arabi Elementary.

MEDIUM DOGS: first place, Avery Edler, Arabi Elementary; second place, Emily Stout, Trist Middle School; Blue Ribbon, Emily Miller, Trist Middle School; Blue Ribbon, Gracie Guerra, Trist Middle School; Blue Ribbon, Alexus Orso, Trist Middle School; Blue Ribbon, Holli Robin, Gauthier Elementary School.

LARGE DOGS: first place, Madison Davis, Trist Middle School; second place, Emma Abadie, Davies Elementary; third place, Imani Bodden, Arabi Elementary; Blue Ribbon, Abigail Coker, Davies Elementary; Blue Ribbon, Alexis Smith, Gauthier Elementary; Blue Ribbon, Elena Ozuna, Arabi Elementary; Blue Ribbon,

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Gabriel Watson, Davies Elementary; Blue Ribbon, Nicholas Woodson, Davies Elementary.

CATS: first place, Payton Adams, Davies Elementary.

BIRDS: first place, Keira Hood, Lynn Oaks School; second place, Hannah Farragut, Trist Middle School.

FISH, AMPHIBIANS, REPTILES: first place, Thomas Plumstead, Trist Middle School; second place, Logan Price, Arabi Elementary; third place, Kayla Case, Davies Elementary.

RABBITS AND RODENTS: tie, first place, Alexis Hauptmann, Arabi Elementary; and Kelsey Farrell, Gauthier Elementary; second place, Grace Abba, Davies Elementary.

UNUSUAL PETS (MUST BE DOMESTICATED PET, NO WILD ANIMALS): first place, Alexa Plumstead, Davies Elementary; second place, April Liebert, Arabi Elementary; third place, Alex Cox, Trist Middle.

BEST DRESSED PET: first place, Abigail Coker, Davies Elementary; second place, Alexys Smith, Gauthier Elementary; third place, Trinity Zambrano, Arabi Elementary.

For information on St. Bernard 4-H, contact extension agent Lauren Faust at (504) 278-4234.

St. Joan of Arc students’ achievements honored Advocate staff report During Catholic Schools Week, St. Joan of Arc Catholic School in LaPlace selected students of the year in grades five and eight based on their academic achievements, spiritual development and community involvement.

Fifth-grader Gabrielle Treas and eighth-grader Maddie Millet will compete with students of the year from other schools in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

The National Catholic Educational Association Distinguished Graduate Award was presented to Andrew and Linette St. Martin for their continued support of and involvement in St. Joan

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R o d n e y Barber was presented the Distinguished S e r v i c e Award for the Treas six years he served as chairman of the SJA Parish Fair and for the numerous other ways he served at the school.

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Andy and Linette St. Martin accept their Distinguished Graduate Award from St. Joan of Arc Catholic School Principal Jeffrey Montz, left, and the Rev. Garrett O’Brien, right.

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