Jim Pittman, Jim Heyd, Rosemary Gioia, Jon Newman, George Magee, Kristi Andre, Eric Monson, Floyd Herty, Polly Campbell, and Lisa Ponce de Leon. *** Members of the Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi & Aktion Club of Chalmette toured the hospital Tuesday for a sneak peek at the new facility. Jim Pittman who serves as Marketing Director for the hospital provided the narrative [...]
The St. Bernard Community Foundation still has Curb Appeal grants available for businesses located on the main thoroughfares of St. Bernard Hwy., Parish Rd. and Judge Perez Dr. Arabi Self Storage owners Paula and Clay Frazier were among the first participants of the Curb Appeal grant program, and were able to beautify their concrete [...]
During Vice President Joe Biden’s April 23 visit to the Florida Everglades to view the development of the restoration of Florida’s “River of Grass,” Howie Gonzales had a chance to meet him and discuss the national impact of this project. Gonzales is a 1990 graduate of Chalmette High School who received the Kiwanis Club [...]
Chalmette Bicycle was named “Business of the Month” by the St. Bernard Parish Council at their July 3 meeting for the business’ 50 years of dedication to customer satisfaction and to the parish. Established in 1963 by William and Annie Ybarzbal, the community staple is currently run by the Ybarzbal’s children. Councilman Nathan Gorbaty remembered [...]
To Lena Torres, being the Clerk of Court for St. Bernard Parish has been about more than maintaining records— it’s been about maintaining relationships. “I think I’ll miss the people the most— I know just about everyone,” said Torres, who’s last day in office after 24 years was Friday, June 29. Torres took over the [...]
St. Bernard Parish Government hailed the June 16th Household E-Waste and Paint Collection a success and the first of several “green” initiatives that will be pursued by the local government in the future. The recycling event was managed by the Saint Bernard Parish Government Grants Department. Over sixty pieces of electronic equipment and many gallons [...]
Dr. Bryan Bertucci, St. Bernard Parish Coroner, recently presented over 100 reading and writing awards to parish public school students. Students, grades K-12, were acknowledged for their outstanding efforts in reading and writing during the school year. Each school selected a reading award winner and a writing award winner from each grade level, and the [...]
Weeding efforts at Torres Park took place recently in preparation for the delivery of new mulch purchased by parish government. The work was completed through the efforts of parish government workers, Sheriff’s office trusty workers, bobcats provided by parish government, fire department and Associated Terminals, and community volunteers. Repairs to equipment damaged by over-aged children and vandals will continue. [...]
The First Baptist Church of Chalmette, a Southern Baptist Church firmly planted in St. Bernard Parish, recently reorganized and restructured its entire ministry strategy, creating the First Chalmette Community Development Corp (FCCDC), a faith-based 501c3 non-profit corporation. “St. Bernard parish is experiencing rapid population growth, a changing ethnic and economic demographic and increased, rather than [...]
AARP Pakenham Chapter #3926 had George Cavignac, St. Bernard Councilman at Large West, as a guest speaker for their April meeting. Details on the new St. Bernard Parish Hospital were the main topic discussed. The AARP Pakenham Chapter #3926 will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, May 26, at 10 a.m. at the Council on Aging, 8201-A W. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette. Lana Stevens with [...]
