The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Volume 52, Issue 15 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." – Rom 6:23 (NIV) Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division undergo armed intruder response training year-round Members of the St. Bernard ceive this training year-round at Sheriff’s Office Special Oper- various locations throughout the ations Division have been un- parish. dergoing response training for Under the direction of Capt. various types of armed intruder Bobby Norton, the SOD runs situations, Sheriff James Pohl- through various scenarios of mann said. how to best handle armed in- While everyone involved truder situations. hopes these types of circum- “Our goal with this type of on- stances never have to be dealt site training is to familiarize our- with in St. Bernard, Sheriff Pohl- selves with the layouts of these mann said his department al- buildings to be as prepared as ways trains for the possibilities. possible should something like “It’s a question of being pre- this occur,” said Capt. Norton, pared in advance for what could who is aided by S.W.A.T. assis- happen, while hoping it doesn’t tant commander Capt. Ronnie happen,’’ the Sheriff said. “In Martin. Members of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics team, or today’s environment, it’s the Keeping his team abreast of S.W.A.T. team, ran through an armed intruder response training drill at Meraux Elemen- preparation that’s the key.’’ the latest trends in these types tary School recently. Officers train throughout the year at various locations across the Members of the SOD, which of occurrences is crucial, Capt. parish, including schools, churches, local businesses including the movie theater, and includes the Special Weapons Norton said. government buildings such as the parish courthouse and government complex. and Tactics team, or S.W.A.T. “It is imperative to run through team, and the Bomb Squad, re- these drills often for the safety See INTRUDER RESPONSE on Page 10 Villeré Plantation recently received historical marker A Historical marker was recently dedicated by the St. Bernard Tourist Commission, Valero Refinery and Councilmember Wanda Alcon to commemorate the role of the Villeré Plantation during the War of 1812: The Villeré Plantation was owned by Jacques Philippe Villeré See HISTORICAL MARKER on Page 10 Tourist Commission member Gayle Buckley, Lead Community Relations Specialist Taryn Rogers, Tourist Commission members Gary Huetmann and Lena Nunez, Valero Refinery VP and General Manager Jack Merrill, St. Bernard Parish Tourism Manager Katie Tom- maseo, Councilmember Wanda Alcon and Tourist Commission members Alvin Jones and Jennifer Heintz and Tourism Staff member Samantha Meyer. Photo by Lenor Duplessis. 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, 10-12 Arrest Reports .................................4 Classifieds ..................................... 7 Church Directory .............................2 State News ......................................3 Education ................................5-6, 8, Obituaries ........................................9 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, April 11, 2018 - The St. Bernard News Assembly of God 2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600 Church 494-7378 Sun. School 10:30am 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm services 10am & 5:30pm Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm Wed. Bible study 7pm Garden of Prayer Assumption of Our Family Worship Center Lady Catholic Church 419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, Sun. Service 8am • Wed. Service Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses 7pm Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am Gethsemane Lutheran Bethlehem Baptist Church 271-4254 Church 682-0675 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette APRIL 11, 2018 • Knights of Columbus Our Lady of • Ranger Talk, Discover New Orleans his- 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite Worship 10am • NARFE (National Active and Retired Lourdes Council No. 8442's second tory and culture with a ranger talk in the Sun. School 8am, worship 9am Gospel Temple 272-0123 • Federal Employees Association) Vernon annual Our Lady of Lourdes Crawfish visitor center courtyard. 9:30 a.m. Tues- Thu. Bible study 7pm 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) N. Landry Chapter 1398, St. Bernard, will Cook-of, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic day-Saturday. Free. French Quarter Visitor Call on Me Ministries a Chalmette, LA non-denominational Christian Church Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm conduct its monthly luncheon and meeting, Church in Violet. This year will also feature Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. Greater South Shore 11AM, at the Palms Too Restaurant, 8001 an antique car display by the St. Bernard Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Street, Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is F.G.B.C. St. Bernard Highway. If you are an active Rod Knockers. The cost for a team of 6 New Orleans. 504-589-3882;221 or www. Tues-Thurs 12-3pm “Rebuilding the family Structure” or retired federal/postal employee, we hope to enter the cook-off is $350. Each team nps.gov/jela. Carolyn Park Presbyte- 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, rian Church La 70032 • 278-8854 you'll join us. And please bring your spouse will be provided with 200 pound of craw- • Spring in the Swamp, Celebrate spring 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Sun. worship 9:00am or a guest. Also, any members interested fish and must purchase all other supplies. with alligators, birds, and wildflowers. Be- 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 in attending NARFE's premier conference, Teams will be judged in four categories: come a Junior Ranger, explore the trailside Chalmette Church of Lighthouse Pentecos- which will be held August 26-28, 2018, in crawfish, potatoes, corn, and lagniappe. touch table, discover swamp critters with Christ 250-8492 tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school Jacksonville, FL, and features Henry Win- Awards will be given for each category as dipnets. Guided trail walks at 11:00 a.m. study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm 10am, worship 11am kler, Mara Liasson, Mike Massimino, and well as for an overall winner. Admission to and 1:00 p.m. Free. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Wed. Bible study 7pm Wed. Bible Study 7pm Tammy Flanagan as keynote speakers, the event begins at noon and is $25 per Friday, March 30, through Sunday, April 1. Celebration Church Living Cornerstone should register at www.narfe.org/fed- person for all the crawfish you can eat. Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Church International Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., con18. Person 10 and under are free. Hamburg- Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 Baratar- 10:45am Braithwaite 228-6401 ers will also be available. The proceeds ia Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 689- Sun. service 10am Christ Lutheran Church APRIL 14, 2018 from the event will go towards the various 3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela. 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette Our Lady of Prompt • St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Com- charities supported by the Knights of Co- • Spring Wildflower Walk, Learn some (504) 342-2830 Succor Catholic Sunday Worship 10:00 am Church 271-3441 munity Parade & Marching Club, The lumbus, including scholarships, the Spe- basic botany and find out what’s blooming Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: 2018 St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Com- cial Olympics, Thanksgiving baskets, and in the wetlands on a volunteer-led walk. Christian Fellowship Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, munity Parade & Marching Club will hit the Catholic organizations including Our Lady Free but space limited; call to register. 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm Family Worship Center streets of St. Bernard Parish on Saturday, of Lourdes Church. For more information, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 7. 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Our Lady of Lourdes 324-4092 Catholic Church 682-7070 April 14, 2018 with the theme “Through the contact Grand Knight Cliff Bertucci at (504) Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Sun. Service 8am 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses Decade’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s”. The parade 342-6654 or Chairman Walter Tabony at Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 Baratar- Wed. Bible Study 6pm Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • will feature approximately 50 floats and ap- (504) 228-6295, e-mail crawfishcookoff@ ia Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 689- Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm A Closer Walk, Meeting proximately 40 additional groups and other kc8442.org, or visit http://www.kc8442. 3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela. the Need Ministry • Sun. 9:00&11:00am 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Peace and Prayer units. The club has some floats available org/crawfishcookoff/ . • Swamp Science Fest, Celebrate Citizen Violet, La 70092 Ministries 919-6625 for those interested in adding a float with Science Day with water quality testing, Sun. Service 8am 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet friends, family or even a business. For more prothonotary warbler nest box building, Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Worship service, prayer and praise, MAY 26, 2018 Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm bible study 10am Sunday information or to secure a float in the pa- • PGT Beauregard Classes 1980-86, at frog call identification, and water level Corinne Missionary Poydras Baptist rade please call Chad, (504) 655.7555 or The Old Court House, limited tickets are monitoring.