The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 16 "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another— and all the more as you see the Day approaching." – Heb. 10:25 (NIV) St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Drug Take-Back Day set for April 27 St. Bernard Parish Sheriff of unused drugs so they don't James Pohlmann encourages fall into the hands of young- residents to properly dispose sters who might misuse them or of unwanted or expired pre- thieves who could sell them on scriptions and over-the-counter our streets," Sheriff Pohlmann medications on Saturday, April said. 27 as the Sheriff’s Office par- The initiative, part of a na- ticipates in the annual National tional effort spearheaded by the Prescription Drug Take-Back. U.S. Drug Enforcement Admin- Narcotics officers with the istration, has seen more than St. Bernard Sheriff's Office will 4.8 million pounds of prescrip- accept unwanted medications tion drugs collected since its in- from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ception in 2010. Special Investigations Division For those not able to make the substation, 7001 W. Judge Pe- April 27 event, the Sheriff’s Of- The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to properly dispose of unwanted rez Drive in Arabi, near the cor- fice also has a drop box located or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications on Saturday, April 27 from ner of Aycock Street. year-round at the substation at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Special Investigations Division substation, 7001 W. Judge Perez "Residents should take this 4700 Paris Road in Chalmette. Drive in Arabi, near the corner of Aycock Street. opportunity to clean out their The drop box located at the medicine cabinets and get rid Paris Road substation was in- See DRUG TAKE-BACK on Page 10 St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office to participate in Louisiana Highway Safety Commission ‘Buckle Up in Your Truck’ campaign According to the LHSC’s web- the Sheriff’s Office will have dep- site, pick-up trucks comprise 25 uties on extra patrols through- percent of the vehicles driven out the parish in conjunction in Louisiana, and are two times with the program which runs more likely to rollover than cars from Saturday, April 21 through in fatal crashes. The purpose of Sunday, April 28. the campaign is to encourage “One of the safest choices seat belt usage in the hopes of drivers or passengers can make reducing the number of fatalities is to buckle up their seat belts,” caused to motorists who don’t Sheriff Pohlmann said. “Other- buckle up, not just in pick-up wise, you’re risking serious in- trucks, but in all types of motor jury or death. You may not see vehicles. an accident coming, and, in St. Bernard Sheriff James just that moment, your life can In an effort to promote driver “Buckle Up In Your Truck” initia- Pohlmann is encouraging mo- be over because you didn’t do safety, the St. Bernard Sheriff’s tive, sponsored by the Louisiana torists to buckle up their seat something as simple as buckle Office will participate in the 2019 Highway Safety Commission. belts or risk a citation because your seat belt.’’ Read your St. Bernard News on the go. Find us on your favorite social media platform, or scan the provided QR Codes with your mobile device. INDEX Calendar of Events ..........................2 Local News .....................1, 5-6, 8, 11 Education ........................................5 Obituaries .................................. 9-10 Church Directory .............................2 State News ......................................3 Classifieds ..................................... 7 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Assembly of God Sunday 8am • Wednesday 7pm Church 494-7378 Gethsemane Lutheran 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. Church 271-4254 services 10am & 5:30pm 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette Wed. Bible study 7pm Worship 10am Assumption of Our Gospel Temple 272-0123 • Lady Catholic Church 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, Chalmette, LA Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am Greater South Shore Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. Bethlehem Baptist F.G.B.C. Church 682-0675 “Rebuilding the family Structure” Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte Nation- hoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6 PM, 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, JANUARY 22 - MAY 8, 2019 Sun. School 8am, worship 9am La 70032 • 278-8854 • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish al Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 West Ride at 7 PM (sharp). Meets at First Bap- Thu. Bible study 7pm Sun. worship 9:00am Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 tist Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Bernard Call on Me Ministries a Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 non-denominational Christian Church Lighthouse Pentecos- Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and or www.nps.gov/jela. Hwy., Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale before 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- • History Talk, Discover 300 years of New the ride. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Bernard Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school gram for pre-readers and up. Orleans history and culture. 9:30 a.m. Tues- Social Ride” and join our group. Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 10am, worship 11am Carolyn Park Presbyte- Wed. Bible Study 7pm day-Saturday. Free. French Quarter Visitor rian Church Living Cornerstone APRIL 20, 2019 Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Monthly, 4th Wednesday 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Church International • The Company: A St. Bernard Commu- Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Street, • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei- 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., Chalmette Church of Braithwaite 228-6401 nity Theatre Mamma Mia!, at The Strand, New Orleans. 504-589-3882;221 or www. mer’s Caregiver Support Group, designed Christ 250-8492 Sun. service 10am The Scarlet Pearl's entertainment venue, in nps.gov/jela. to provide emotional, educational, and so- 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible Miracle Baptist Cather- study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm dral (Adance the King- Biloxi Mississippi. After a successful two- • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana cial support for caregiver’s through regular- Wed. Bible study 7pm dom of God) 913-9008 week run at Nunez Community College swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided ly scheduled meetings. Participants develop Celebration Church 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet in November, The Company was asked to walk 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. methods and skills to solve problems. The 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Sunday School 10a-10:30a bring the show on the road to Mississippi. Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National group encourages caregivers to maintain 10:45am Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a Tue. 7p-8p The Company is a non-profit community Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 Baratar- their own personal, physical, and emotion- Christ Lutheran Church D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) theatre organization that is dedicated to ia Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 689- al health, as well as optimally care for the 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette [email protected] (504) 342-2830 [email protected] giving everyone in the area the chance to 3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela. person with dementia. St. Bernard Parish Sunday Worship 10:00 am participate in live theatre. They take pride • Spring in the Swamp, Celebrate spring Hospital first floor conference room, 2 PM. Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic in the fact that they make theatre accessi- with alligators, birds, and wildflowers. Be- Christian Fellowship Church 271-3441 Family Worship Center 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: ble to everyone. They've successfully kept come a Junior Ranger, explore the trail- Weekly, Tues. & Wed. 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, their ticket prices low (tickets are $10.00), side touch table, discover swamp critters • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish 324-4092 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm Sun. Service 8am without sacrificing quality. Their focus is with dipnets. Guided trail walks at 11:00 Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette Wed. Bible Study 6pm Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 682-7070 on putting performers in the right situation a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Free. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and A Closer Walk, Meeting 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses to succeed. Tickets for the April 20 perfor- p.m., Saturday-Sunday, April 6-7. Barataria Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- the Need Ministry Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm mance can be purchased on the Scarlet Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical gram for pre-readers and up. Violet, La 70092 • Sun. 9:00&11:00am Sun. Service 8am Pearl's website. They're selling fast. Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Peace and Prayer Marrero (near Crown Point). 689-3690;10 Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm Ministries 919-6625 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet APRIL 27, 2019 or www.nps.gov/jela.