From Westley at da-parish.com Sun Sep 7 09:39:07 2008 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 08:39:07 -0500 Subject: [StBernard] FEMA Assistance Message-ID: <152501c910ef$1d9d5c50$58d814f0$@com> I saw a fema spokesperson on the news, and they said the policy on generators was changed in 2006; and that only generators would only be covered if you had a medical need to have one, ie, insulin. Also called State Farm, my insurance company, and they said a house without power, even with a well, so that your toilets couldn't flush was not considered unihabitable, only inconventient. Now, Ike is knocking and the door and who has money to evacuate again? LM From Westley at da-parish.com Sun Sep 7 09:39:24 2008 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 08:39:24 -0500 Subject: [StBernard] MREs Message-ID: <152601c910ef$24605150$6d20f3f0$@com> Syl, No, but Adullam Church in Arabi was cooking meals; don't know if they still are. LM -----Original Message----- Does anyone know where, or if, they are giving out MREs? Syl From Westley at da-parish.com Sun Sep 7 09:39:55 2008 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 08:39:55 -0500 Subject: [StBernard] Ike a possible threat to Louisiana Message-ID: <152701c910ef$36d5cfe0$a4816fa0$@com> New data from the National Hurricane Center shows Hurricane Ike, a Category-4 storm with 135 mile-per-hour winds, on a path that will likely place it in the mid-Gulf area next week. Channel 4 Meteorologist Dawn Brown says that while Louisiana remains within the 5-day "cone of error" for possible impact by the storm, Ike is still a very long way off. "It is a very far ways off in terms of hurricanes, and it still has to interact with the Cuba land mass," Brown said. "If Ike does make it into the Gulf by Monday, that's when we'll start seeing that Ike is possibly a concern for us," she said. For the latest information on Ike, click the following link: http://www.wunderground.com/auto/wwl/tropical/tracking/at200809_5day.html From Westley at da-parish.com Sun Sep 7 09:44:26 2008 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 08:44:26 -0500 Subject: [StBernard] GETTING OLDER Message-ID: <152c01c910ef$d86b5230$8941f690$@com> Q: Where can men or women over the age of 60 find young, sexy members of the opposite sex who are sexually interested in them? A: Try a bookstore under fiction Q: My wife is going through menopause. What can I do? A: Keep busy. If you're handy with tools, you can finish the basement. When you are done you will have a place to live. Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your 60+ year old husband? A: Tell him you're pregnant. Q: How can you avoid spotting a wrinkle every time you walk by a mirror? A: The next time you're in front of a mirror, take off your glasses. Q: Why should 60+ year old people use valet parking? A: Valets don't forget where they park your car. Q: Is it common for 60+ year olds to have problems with short term memory storage? A: Storing memory is not a problem, retrieving it is a problem. Q: As people age, do they sleep more soundly? A: Yes, but usually in the afternoon. Q: Where do 60+ year olds look for fashionable glasses? A: Their foreheads. Q: What is the most common remark made by 60+ year olds when they enter antique stores? A: "I remember these." -- Be Yourself @ mail.com ! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com ! From westley at da-parish.com Sun Sep 7 10:02:28 2008 From: westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 09:02:28 -0500 Subject: [StBernard] Generators and other questions Message-ID: <153101c910f2$5d552140$17ff63c0$@com> Direct from FEMA's web site: I was told that FEMA would reimburse me up to $800 for the purchase of generator, is that true? FEMA reviews requests for reimbursement of the cost of a generator on a case-by-case basis. The maximum eligible reimbursable amount is based on a determination of the median cost of a generator sufficient to power an average-sized home. You will not be eligible for reimbursement if you purchased the generator after your power was restored. Other FAQ questions are answered here: http://www.fema.gov/assistance/dafaq.shtm Westley From Westley at da-parish.com Sun Sep 7 19:44:06 2008 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 18:44:06 -0500 Subject: [StBernard] Democrats Reflect On Katrina Message-ID: <161201c91143$9e12c100$da384300$@com> Jeez Jer, Lately your posts have been blistering...what's up? Wendy H From Westley at da-parish.com Sun Sep 7 19:44:55 2008 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 18:44:55 -0500 Subject: [StBernard] A new definition in Webster's Dictionary Message-ID: <161301c91143$bb93dac0$32bb9040$@com> John here's one... Republican n. 1, a political party in the United States whose members claim to be the moral authority for the United States yet have countless issues with affairs, corruption, sexcapades in bathrooms, abuse of power, abuse of authority, etc. 2. see hypocrit. 3. Tends to have a democrats problem in that they have an adversion to mirrors. Wendy Here's the latest revision of a word definition in Webster's dictionary: democrats (dem'e-krats) n. 1, a political party in the United States whose members share a common belief in blaming others for the problems, failures and personal shortcomings in their lives. 2, people who have a strong aversion to looking in mirrors. From Westley at da-parish.com Sun Sep 7 22:28:28 2008 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:28:28 -0500 Subject: [StBernard] Archdiocesan/Catholic Charities Recovery and Response Update Message-ID: <163601c9115a$94b63df0$be22b9d0$@com> UPDATE ON ARCHDIOCESAN RECOVERY AND RESPONSE Humanitarian aid and pastoral care first priorities of Church response NEW ORLEANS, La. ? The following is a list of updates and important announcements from the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The archdiocese and Catholic Charities remain committed to the region?s recovery and to its mission that all people are treated with dignity and respect. Through collaboration with governmental and other nonprofit partners Catholic Charities is on the front lines of the humanitarian aid to those returning to the area. PASTORAL CARE OF PEOPLE Archbishop Alfred Hughes and Bishop Roger Morin along with priests of the archdiocese were part of a delegation of clergy that met returning evacuees at Union Passenger Station this morning. Throughout the day today, the Archbishop, Bishop Morin and Bishop Fabre will be at the station to greet people returning to the city and priests of the archdiocese have been assigned to minister to the evacuees at the CAEP neighborhood drop-off points. HUMANITARIAN AID Catholic Charities has stationed a team of case managers at Union Passenger Station and case managers and counselors at the 17 CAEP drop-off sites. Through Second Harvest Food Bank, a Catholic Charities agency, water and food is being provided to those going through the check-in points. Second Harvest Food Bank has provided food to Grace Harbor Church in Port Sulphur to prepare hot meals as well as to St. Bernard Parish Habitat for Humanity. There are an additional 10 truckloads of food on the way to the region from Feeding America and two from FEMA to be distributed as quickly as possible. Teams of out of state nurses have arrived in the area to assist in the recovery effort. To make a donation for Hurricane Gustav Recovery, go online to http://www.ccano.org/DonatetoHurricaneGustavVictims.htm. ARCHDIOCESAN RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES Christopher Homes, Inc., today reopened Christopher Inn in New Orleans. Residents may return anytime today. This reopening means 90% of the 1200 Christopher Homes residents may return to their apartments now. The only Christopher Homes property remaining closed at this time is Place du Bourg in LaPlace because power has yet to be restored there. Christopher Homes will be serving meals throughout the weekend to provide for their residents and families. The archdiocese is working to return their nursing home residents. Wynhoven Health Care residents returned to their Marrero facility yesterday and residents of Chateau de Notre Dame will return to their New Orleans facility late this afternoon today. Padua Pediatrics, the Catholic Charities home for individuals with profound disabilities, will return to their Belle Chasse facility tomorrow. Sierra House, another Catholic Charities residential facility are returning today. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS All schools are scheduled to reopen Monday, September 8 unless power has yet to be restored. Parents are asked to call 1-866-346-2617 for the most up-to-date information on school closures or check www.archdiocese-no.org. REGIONAL OUTREACH Colleen D?Aquin, archdiocesan/Catholic Charities Director of Emergency Management, is stationed in Baton Rouge with a team of CCUSA disaster management experts. Tom Costanza, archdiocesan/Catholic Charities Director of the Office of Justice and Peace, is stationed in Assumption Parish to coordinate relief efforts in collaboration with Catholic Charities Baton Rouge. Aaron Portier, Catholic Charities Director of Planning and Evaluation, is stationed in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux to coordinate relief efforts with Catholic Social Services. ARCHDIOCESAN ADMINISTRATION All archdiocesan administration employees should return to work as normal on Monday, September 8. COMMUNITY CENTERS TO REOPEN MONDAY The following Community Centers will be open for business beginning Monday, September 8, 2008. Services provided will be listed under each center. HOPE HAVEN ? Marrero, LA ST. LUKE ? Slidell, LA 1101 Barataria Boulevard 901 Cross Gates Boulevard Marrero, LA 70072 Slidell, LA 70461 Food, Counseling, Case Management Food, Counseling, Case Management ST. JEROME ? Kenner, LA ST. JOHN ? New Orleans, LA 2400 33rd Street 1920 Clio Street Kenner, LA 70065 New Orleans, LA 70113 Food, Counseling, Case Management Food, Counseling, Case Management The following Community Centers will be open as soon as power is restored and staff return: ANNUNCIATION ? Washington Parish HOLY FAMILY?Washington/Tangipahoa 517 Avenue B 1213 14th Avenue Bogalusa, LA 70427 Franklinton, LA 70438 INCARNATE WORD ? New Orleans, LA GERT TOWN ? New Orleans, LA 8326 Apricot Street 3425 Audubon Court New Orleans, LA 70118 New Orleans, LA 70125 ST. GABRIEL ? New Orleans, LA ST. BERNARD ? Chalmette, LA 4700 Pineda Street 1519 E. Judge Perez Drive New Orleans, LA 70126 Chalmette, LA 70043 From Westley at da-parish.com Sun Sep 7 22:28:52 2008 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:28:52 -0500 Subject: [StBernard] A new definition in Webster's Dictionary Message-ID: <163701c9115a$a2884c20$e798e460$@com> It's funny Wendy, I had the same additional definitions for the Democrats as well, but decided to cut it short. John -----Original Message----- John here's one... Republican n. 1, a political party in the United States whose members claim to be the moral authority for the United States yet have countless issues with affairs, corruption, sexcapades in bathrooms, abuse of power, abuse of authority, etc. 2. see hypocrit. 3. Tends to have a democrats problem in that they have an adversion to mirrors. Wendy Here's the latest revision of a word definition in Webster's dictionary: democrats (dem'e-krats) n. 1, a political party in the United States whose members share a common belief in blaming others for the problems, failures and personal shortcomings in their lives. 2, people who have a strong aversion to looking in mirrors.