The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 32 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD." – Isa. 55:8 (NIV) St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office books Chalmette man on narcotics and weapons charges, seize weapons, narcotics and cash A Chalmette man was arrest- conducted by the St. Bernard ed July 31 on narcotics and il- Sheriff’s Office Special Investi- legal weapons charges, and gations Division Narcotics Unit, agents seized drugs, firearms Sheriff James Pohlmann said. and several thousand dollars James C. Mitchell III, 27, of in cash, during an investigation the 300 block of Chalmette Av- enue in Chalmette, was booked with possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession of marijuana, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dan- gerous substance. During the investigation, Sheriff Pohlmann said, agents obtained information about Mitchell being involved in illegal narcotics activity in St. Bernard. On July 31, shortly before 10 p.m, Sheriff Pohlmann said, James C. Mitchell, III agents with the Special Investi- See NARCOTICS on Page 4 Community Center of St. Bernard Announces New Executive Director The Board of Directors of the munity Center of St. Bernard munity Center of St. Bernard is Community Center of St. Ber- since reopening its facility in a grassroots nonprofit organi- nard has named Jamie Horn- February 2017. “We are excited zation located at 6800 Patricia berger as their new executive to welcome Jamie to the Com- Street in Arabi. director in July 2019. munity Center of St. Bernard,” Jamie is eager to begin her Jamie is a lifelong resident of says Alex Schneider, 2019 Vice- journey at the helm of the Com- St. Bernard Parish who is pas- Chair. “Jamie will bring new en- munity Center of St. Bernard. sionate about serving St. Ber- ergy to the center that will help “I am so honored and grateful nard and the surrounding com- us to grow the life-enhancing for the opportunity to be part munity. Jamie brings over 18 programs and services offered of something great! This center years of administrative and cler- to our clients.” helps so many people get the ical experience as well as over Jamie will continue several of essential resources they need five years of project and person- the projects undertaken by the for their families,” says Jamie. nel management. Community Center, including “Our previous Executive Direc- Jamie is the first full-time Ex- local food distribution and the Jamie Hornberger ecutive Director for the Com- Backpack Program. The Com- See HORNBERGER on Page 4 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, 6, 8 Classifieds ..................................... 7 Church Directory .............................2 State News ......................................3 Obituaries .................................. 9-10 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, August 7, 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” utilize a variety of marketing tools to increase and JW Marriott New Orleans discussing 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, Sun. School 8am, worship 9am La 70032 • 278-8854 AUGUST 10 visibility and build a clientele. Lauren Siegel, strategies for employee engagement and Thu. Bible study 7pm Sun. worship 9:00am • St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce Director of Brand & Culture at trepwise will company culture. Grow St. Bernard, powered Call on Me Ministries a Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 non-denominational Christian Church Lighthouse Pentecos- Annual Gala, 6-10PM, Docville Farm present current trends in digital marketing by the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Event Barn. Join us for refreshments and tips for how anybody can up their so- and St. Bernard Economic Development Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school from Crave, Pirogue's Whiskey Bay- cial media game. Grow St. Bernard, powered Foundation is a six-part professional devel- Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 10am, worship 11am Carolyn Park Presbyte- Wed. Bible Study 7pm ou and Southern Eagle, entertainment by the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce opment series that provides fresh ideas and rian Church Living Cornerstone from KARMA and a treasure-filled si- and St. Bernard Economic Development practical strategies to business owners and 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Church International lent auction! Advance ticket pricing Foundation is a six-part professional de- staff of small and mid-sized businesses. 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., Chalmette Church of Braithwaite 228-6401 available through July 9, Members $60 velopment series that provides fresh ideas All sessions begin with coffee, networking, Christ 250-8492 Sun. service 10am and Non-members $75. Starting July and practical strategies to business owners and a light breakfast at 8:00am. For more 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible Miracle Baptist Cather- study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm dral (Adance the King- 10, Members $75 and Non-members and staff of small and mid-sized businesses. information and to register, visit sbedf.org/ Wed. Bible study 7pm dom of God) 913-9008 $90. Tickets available at http://busi- All sessions begin with coffee, networking, growstbernard. Celebration Church 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet ness.stbernardchamber.org/events. For and a light breakfast at 8:00am. For more 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Sunday School 10a-10:30a more information call 504-277-4001 or information and to register, visit sbedf.org/ SEPTEMBER 26 10:45am Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a Tue. 7p-8p email [email protected]. growstbernard. • ArcGNO's 2nd Annual St. Bernard Par- Christ Lutheran Church D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) Come celebrate the Chamber! • SPOTLIGHT St. Bernard: BUSINESS EXPO ish Culinary Classic, 6-10PM, Sterling 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette [email protected] (504) 342-2830 [email protected] AND JOB FAIR, 3-7PM, The St. Bernard Hall (3700 Jean Lafitte Pkwy), Chalmette. Sunday Worship 10:00 am Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Restaurants from 2018 included: The Kitch- Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic AUGUST 20 the return of the St. Bernard Chamber Busi- en Table Cafe, Crave, MeMe's Bar and Grille, Christian Fellowship Church 271-3441 Family Worship Center 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: • Grow St. Bernard Session 3: Creating ness Expo & Job Fair and has partnered Today's Ketch Seafood and Restaurant, Cafe 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, Community and Finding Your People, with St. Bernard Parish Government and Aquarius, Rocky & Carlo's Restaurant & Bar, 324-4092 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm Sun. Service 8am 8-10AM, Session Three will be a lively pan- Tri-Parish Works to put on this year’s event. Red Fish Blue Fish, Canseco's Market, Ara- Wed. Bible Study 6pm Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 682-7070 el discussion featuring leaders in our small The biggest annual trade show in St. Ber- bi Food Store & Cafe, Swiss Confectionery, A Closer Walk, Meeting 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses business community that are making waves nard Parish allows vendors and attendees to Inc., and more! Restaurants for 2019 will the Need Ministry Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm and leaving a large impact. At the heart of a market themselves to new customers and be announced this summer. If you own a Violet, La 70092 • Sun. 9:00&11:00am Sun. Service 8am successful business is a healthy consumer business partners and to find employees restaurant or bar and would like to partici- Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Peace and Prayer market. Join us as we welcome panelists: and that next great job! Email admin@stba- pate, email Jolie Robichaux at jrobichaux@ Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm Ministries 919-6625 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet Chelsey Tharp Quirk, Co-Owner of Girls rnardchamber.org for more information aor arcgno.org or call (504) 324-1701. Corinne Missionary Worship service, prayer and praise, Gone Buff and Parish Barbell Club, Heather tfor exhibitor/sponsior application materials. Baptist Church bible study 10am Sunday 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 Atwood-Maher, Realtor at NOLA Real Estate Application deadline: August 27 2019. OCTOBER 1 Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Poydras Baptist Bible study 7pm Wed. Church of St. Bernard 4-U, and Stephen and Jeanne Luna, Owners • Grow St. Bernard Session 6: Embrace 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 of Luna Botanicals. Grow St. Bernard, pow- SEPTEMBER 17 Regionalism to Expand Your Market in Cornerstone Church of Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship God 504-382-1144 10:30am ered by the St. Bernard Chamber of Com- • Grow St. Bernard Session 5: Cultivating Greater New Orleans, 8AM-12PM, Session 4905 E.