St. Bernard Sheriff's Office Offers Halloween Safety Tips
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The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 43 "in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." – Prov. 3:6 (NIV) St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office offers Halloween safety tips It's that time of year again: Drivers should also look for time for some tricks and some possible roadblocks or barri- treats. With that in mind, the St. cades in neighborhoods, and Bernard Sheriff’s Office is work- are urged not to go around them. ing hard to ensure residents Capt. Charles Borchers, di- have a spook-tacular time this rector of community relations Halloween by stepping up pa- and the Neighborhood Watch trols and offering some safety programs for the Sheriff’s Of- tips as well. fice, adds that parents should As it has for years, the Sher- be vigilant about where they al- iff’s Office will step up DWI and low their children to venture. traffic enforcement on highways “Children and their parents and in neighborhoods the week- who are trick-or-treating should end prior to Halloween, leading be especially careful in areas up to and on Oct. 31, for the where there are still vacant protection of trick-or-treating properties,” he said. children and adult party-goers, Here are some other Hallow- Sheriff James Pohlmann said. een safety tips offered by the St. “Motorists are asked to slow Bernard Sheriff’s Office: down, be extra cautious and be • Make sure children un- especially watchful for pedestri- derstand to never enter a ans,’’ the Sheriff said. stranger’s home, and when See HALLOWEEN on Page 4 St. Bernard Port Awarded Grant To Reconstruct Sanitation System The St. Bernard Port, Harbor & Terminal plant that will provide more effective sani- our gratitude to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ District was recently awarded a grant from tary services to the Port’s tenants and re- office, the Regional Planning Commission the Delta Regional Authority to be used for duce overall operational costs,” Heaphy and the St. Bernard Economic Develop- the construction of a new sanitation system said. ment Commission for helping us secure this at its Chalmette terminal. The total cost of the improvements, grant.” The Port is set to receive $200,000 from Heaphy said, is approximately $600,000, “The St. Bernard Economic Development the DRA to help fund the reconstruction of with $200,000 coming from the grant, and Foundation was thrilled to partner with the its current sewer and waste water system, the remaining $400,000 paid for with Port St. Bernard Port in authoring the DRA grant which Port Executive Director Drew Heaphy funds. and we couldn’t be more excited to hear said has exceeded its useful life. “We are very appreciative of the Delta Re- the project is one of two receiving funds in “The St. Bernard Port will use these funds gional Authority for awarding us this grant to St. Bernard Parish,” said Andrew Jacques, from the DRA to replace its existing waste- make these much-needed improvements,” water treatment plant with a new modern Heaphy said. “We also would like to extend See ST. BERNARD PORT on Page 6 Read your St. Bernard News on the go. 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Morales (behind Breaux Mart) Assumption of Our Chalmette, LA Lady Catholic Church Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses Greater South Shore 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am F.G.B.C. “Rebuilding the family Structure” Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. Bethlehem Baptist 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, Church 682-0675 La 70032 • 278-8854 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite Sun. worship 9:00am OCTOBER 24 ply. Commission, and a presentation on RPC’s Sun. School 8am, worship 9am Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 • Ask a Lawyer Day, St. Bernard Parish Li- role in regional transportation planning and Thu. Bible study 7pm Lighthouse Pentecos- Call on Me Ministries a tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. brary will host a free legal advice event as NOVEMBER 2 what’s coming up in St. Bernard specifically. non-denominational Christian Church St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school part of the Louisiana State Bar Associations • Tour da Parish, 7AM-NOON, Los Islenos Visit stbernardchamber.org for tickets and 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. 10am, worship 11am Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is Wed. Bible Study 7pm annual Ask a Lawyer Day on Thursday, Oc- Heritage Site | 1345 Bayou Rd, St Bernard. more information. Tues-Thurs 12-3pm Living Cornerstone tober 24, 2019. ‘Walk-ins’ are welcome but Join the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce Carolyn Park Presbyte- Church International appointments are recommended and can be and cyclists from across the country for rian Church 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., NOVEMBER 30 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Braithwaite 228-6401 scheduled by calling 504-279-0448. the 5th Annual Bike Ride around beautiful • Small Business Saturday Brunch, 8AM, 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am Sun. service 10am St. Bernard Parish. Each of the four course Cafe Aquarius | 2101 Paris Rd, Chalmette. Chalmette Church of Miracle Baptist Cather- Christ 250-8492 dral (Adance the King- OCTOBER 26 options shows cyclists a beautiful view of Kick off Shop Small Week in St. Bernard 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible dom of God) 913-9008 • Free Fall Festival and Family Fun in St scenic areas both up and down the road be- Parish with brunch at Cafe Aquarius. Enjoy study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet Wed. Bible study 7pm Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a Bernard, 4-6PM, Delacroix Hope Baptist, fore returning to Los Islenos for Finish Fest! mimosas from the St. Bernard Chamber of Sunday School 10a-10:30a 1932 Bayou Road, St Bernard, will provide This family-friendly event is a great day in Commerce and the St. Bernard Tourist Com- Celebration Church Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Tue. 7p-8p a Free Fall Festival including a Trunk AND the Parish! Register to ride at http://www. mission, pick up your Shop Small Passport, Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) 10:45am Treat, bouncy house, sno-ball, nachos and active.com/st-bernard-la/cycling/tour-da- and get your first stamp from this Shop [email protected] Christ Lutheran Church [email protected] games. Costume contest for best “Super parish-2019. Small participating business, Cafe Aquarius. 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette Our Lady of Prompt Hero” in age categories from preschool to Visit SBEDF.org/shopsmallweek for more in- (504) 342-2830 Succor Catholic Sunday Worship 10:00 am adult (bible, sports, comic, first responders, NOVEMBER 3 formation. Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Church 271-3441 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: or historic heroes) The event is free. $1 do- • St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame to Host Christian Fellowship Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, Family Worship Center 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm nation for pumpkin contest supports world 24th Annual Golf Tournament, The St. Ber- 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • missions. For more information, contact nard Sports Hall of Fame and Gulf Coast Bank Daily 324-4092 Our Lady of Lourdes Sun. Service 8am Catholic Church 682-7070 Debbie Smith at (504) 400-4095 or Wee- are proud to announce that the organization • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover Wed. Bible Study 6pm 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • [email protected]. will host its 24th annual golf tournament at 1815's Battle of New Orleans with a rang- A Closer Walk, Meeting Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm Oak Harbor in Slidell on Sunday, November er talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. Free. the Need Ministry • Sun. 9:00&11:00am 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, OCTOBER 29 3rd at 10am (tee off at noon). Registration Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte National Violet, La 70092 Peace and Prayer Sun. Service 8am Ministries 919-6625 • Rock'n Bowl Regional Chamber Net- fees for the event are $100/player or $400/ Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 West St. Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet working Event, 5-7PM, Rock 'N’ Bowl | foursome. Beer, lunch and dinner are includ- Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 504-281-0510 Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm Worship service, prayer and praise, bible study 10am Sunday 3016 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA ed in the cost of registration. Hole sponsor- or www.nps.gov/jela. Corinne Missionary Baptist Church Poydras Baptist 70118. Join the New Orleans Chamber in ship opportunities start at $50 per hole. The • History Talk, Discover 300 years of New 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 Church of St. Bernard partnership with 11 Louisiana business or- Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization and Orleans history and culture.