General Excellence Louisiana Press Association CENTRALCENTRAL CITYCITY National Newspaper Assn. Cookin’ Centralin ® ® March 23-24 NNEWSEWS& The Leader Thursday, March 22, 2012 • Vol. 15, No. 7 • 20 Pages • Circulation 11,000 • www.centralcitynews.us • Phone 225-261-5055 Vote for President This Saturday, March 24

Presidential PrimaryRick Santorum Speaks to 1,800 In Central City Woody Jenkins Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — Sen. Rick Santorum brought his campaign for the Re- publican Presidential nomination to Central Sunday night. More than 1,800 packed into the Greenwell Springs Baptist Church and the church’s Family Center to hear Santorum answer questions from former Rep. Tony Perkins, a member of the church. President Obama and the three other GOP candidates were also invited. Santorum is the leading candi- date in this Saturday’s Louisiana Presidential Primary.

See SANTORUM on Page 7 Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo Louisiana: Too Close SEN. RICK SANTORUM jokes with former Rep. Tony Perkins Sunday night at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church in Central. To Call Saturday Vote Republicans to Vote on Party Committees Santorum Romney Gingrich CENTRAL — On Saturday, Louisi- Mitt Romney for the Republican decide the philosophical direction 25% 21% 20% ana Republicans will go to the polls Presidential nomination. At the of the Republican Party at the state Ron Paul 6%; Undecided 28% to decide between conservative same time, Republican voters in and local levels. The battle is un- Source: WWL-TV Poll - March 8-10, 2012 Rick Santorum and more moderate East Baton Rouge Parish will help See CENTRAL on Page 6 Crawfish Reigns at Cookin’ in Central The Annual Cookoff will pro- Thousands Expected vide lots of culinary excitement, as will the great meals Friday night At Magnolia Square and Saturday. There will also be outstanding This Friday-Saturday local entertainment, auctions, and entertainment for children. For Annual Festival Here is the schedule of activities provided by chairman Louis De- Woody Jenkins John: Editor, Central City News • The fun will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday with the Navy Brass En- CENTRAL — The 7th Annual semble Band. Cookin’ in Central this weekend • The entertainment continues at the Village at Magnolia Square with Carbon Copy Band from 7 will help raise money for three to 9 p.m. As always, Friday night worthwhile causes: will feature a giant Crawfish Boil, • All Central public, private, and with plates going for $15 each. parochial schools. Some of the contestants in the • Disabled veterans. Annual Cookoff will begin cook- • Central Community Assis- ing Friday and continue through- tance Foundation, which helps low out the evening.

income children in Central. Jenkins Woody by Photo • On Saturday, Cookin’ in Cen- The two-day festival begins at 5 tral continues at 10 a.m. p.m. Friday and ends at 4 p.m. on GREAT CRAWFISH — Once again, Central residents will flock to Cookin’ in Central • The Cook-Off will include Saturday. for some great crawfish, such as that prepared by Vince Bellelo and Jimmy Hemba in 2010. See COOKIN’ on Page 4 2 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2012

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CENTRAL’S Billy and Linda Clark with Presidential candidate Sen. Rick Santorum. Country Living in the City On Saturday, Please Vote, Then Go to Cookin’ Right now, the bill says the ac- Rick Santorum Hopes ceptance of these scholarship stu- dents is up to the local superinten- Conservative Voters in dent. That’s not good enough. This is a policy decision and should be Central Will Turn Out made by the elected school board vs. after a public hearing, in which the people are allowed to come and let For Presidential Bid their voices be heard. HB 974 should be amended to Woody Jenkins give the school board the right to Editor, Central City News to ask for our vote — something fore Cookin’ in Central gets under- approve or disapprove transfer stu- no other Presidential candidate has way at 10 a.m., or go by and vote dents. CENTRAL ever done. after Cookin’ is over at 4 p.m. Second and even more impor- — Since Louisiana en- tant, HB 974 changes how school acted its Presidential Primary law Now it’s up to us. Going by before Cookin’ starts is We can buy in to the predictable much preferable. personnel would be hired at the in 1976, Republicans have very local level. At present, new hires seldom had the opportunity to go to liberal media propaganda that “he After Cookin’ is over, you may can’t win” and “Romney is inevi- forget to vote, or you may be too are proposed by the school super- the polls and vote tired to get out of the house! intendent and then considered by for a true conser- table” and see that reality come to HHH pass. the elected school board in an open, vative. It seems almost everybody in public hearing at which time the This year is dif- Or we can realize that the deci- sion is in our hands, and that all we Central wants to get Obama out of public can be heard. ferent. We have office. HB 974 allows the superintendent Rick Santorum, an have to do is go to the polls and vote It will be interesting to see how alone — without a public hearing or attractive former for Santorum. many people actually take the time a vote by the school board — to hire Senator with the The greatest thing going for and trouble to go vote. everyone in the system from a prin- intelligence, expe- Obama is our own confusion and When I see the low turnout in cipal to a director of curriculum to rience, determina- lethagy. Central in some of these elections, the football coach. Woody Jenkins tion, courage, and Saturday will be a big day in I fear for our country. This would effectively remove philosophy to make a great Presi- Central because of Cookin’ in Cen- We are choosing a champion to the public and their elected officials dent. He made it a point to come tral and the Presidential Primary. go up against Obama. from the process. A very bad idea to Central to let us meet him and Please participate in both. For God’s sake, take the time to indeed! This bill should be amend- Go by your precinct and vote be- vote on Saturday! ed to retain the present system for HHH hiring school personnel. Governor’s Education Reform HHH Bills Need Amendments. The next Central City News will I have read the Governor’s three be published April 12 and will in- major education reform bills and am clude the Health and Fitness Guide. deeply concerned about how they The deadline will be April 6. will affect the Central Community School System in two important ways. First of all, HB 976 provides for scholarships to be granted to low income students in failing schools. Unfortunately, the bill allows these students to take their scholarships across district lines. In other words, The Best Price In Roofing an inner city youth from a failing & Sheet Metal Services school can use the scholarship in the Central school system. Blanco’s Roofing & Sheet Metal LLC Serving Central and the Surrounding Area Since 1990 Our Top Priority Is Your Complete Satisfaction COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL 262-1980 Fax 262-1981 • www.blancosroofing.com [email protected] 13653 Devall Road • Central, LA 70818 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2012 3

IssueResidents Is Not Whether Debate 9th Grade Academy But Where to Locate Central High School 9th Grade Academy CENTRAL — Last Thursday, Cen- tral schools Supt. Mike Faulk pre- sided over a spirited discussion about the future of Central’s 9th Grade Academy. More than 200 students, teachers, parents, and school board members attended the forum at Tanglewood Elementary School. The discussion will contin- ue at Tanglewood tonight at 6 p.m. At present, Central High includes grades 9-12, Central Middle grades 6-8, Central Intermediate grades Teacher Brandon Lagroue 4-5, Tanglewood grades 2-3, and Bellingrath Hills K-1. But this fall, Central Middle and Central Intermediate will move

into the new Central School Com- Jenkins Woody by Photo plex on Sullivan Road. That would leave the existing Central Middle School campus and the rented Star- Carmen Evans discussed the location of Central’s 9th Grade Academy key Academy campus vacant. In addition, CIS would be expanded isting high school site for 400 9th to grades 3-5 at the new School graders. This would be 30,000 ad- Complex, Tanglewood would be- ditional square feet at a cost of $5 come a school for grades 1-2, and million and would not be ready un- Bellingrath Hills would be preK-K til the 2015-2016 school year. only. • Another Long-Term Proposal. Thursday night’s discussion fo- Relocate the 9th Grade Academy cused on where to locate the 9th in the old Central Middle School. Grade Academy. Several options Because of the very poor condition were discussed, all involving sig- of the building, the main classroom nificant capital expenditures: building would have to be renovat- • Long-Term. Construct a new ed at a cost of $3.7 to $4.3 million. two-story classroom wing at the ex- See 9th GRADE on Page 15 Anne-Marie Evans and Sydney Tillman Beth Miller, Assistant Principal

Central School Board listened patiently to two hours of public discussion.

Some of the citizens who packed into Tanglewood Elementary last Thursday 4 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2012 Cookin’ in Central: A Time for Everyone To Come Together as a True Community

Cookin’ in Central chairman Louis DeJohn with check for St. Bernard schools in 2006. Then-Rep. Nita Hutter of St. Bernard Parish explodes with joy over $190,000 gift. Continued from Page 1 with many schools, cheerleaders, • The $10,000 Auction will and Whitney Bank. competition for jambalaya, BBQ dance teams, and others perform- draw lots of interest. Tickets are Cookin’ in Central had its ori- chicken, couchon-du-lait or pork ing. $100. gins more than 10 years ago. Af- roast, brisket, and fried turkey. • Special entertainment will be Judge Richard Anderson and ter the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, • Meal tickets will be $10. provided for children, including a Ms. City of Central Keeley Le- 2001, Louis DeJohn and a group • Live entertainment will con- rock climbing wall, dunking booth, Blanc will assist in the drawing of contractors and union members tinue throughout most of the day blow ups, and more. Saturday afternoon. wanted to do something to help the • After lunch, the program will • Tickets for the Crawfish Boil people of New York City. They include Live, Silent, and Progres- and lunch on Saturday can be held a giant cookout and bought Cookin’ in Central sive Auctions. purchased at all Central public, two brand-new fire engines for the Friday, March 23 and • In addition to meals, snow- private, and parochial schools, New York City Fire Department. Saturday, March 24 balls, ice cream, and yogurt will be Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Shortly after the founding of the offered, as well as beverages. Zachary, Fidelity Bank, Hancock City of Central in 2005, Katrina hit Village at Magnolia Square • Drive through dinners will be Bank, Neighbor’s Federal Credit the Gulf coast, causing devasta- available Friday night and Saturday. Union, People’s Bank, Ross Tire, See COOKIN’ on Page 5 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2012 5

Cookin’ in Central: Another Great Year Photo by Michael Spangler Michael by Photo

Diane and Wayne Leader among family and friends at an early Cookin’ in Central Well-known chefs volunteer their time to compete in the Cookoff and feed visitors. Continued from Page 4 This is the 7th Annual Cookin’ tion. Schedule of Events Under Pavillion in Central. It began as Cookin’ The people of Central wanted to Friday, March 23 10:54 am National Anthem for Our Neighbors and then be- do something to help. They found- 5:00 pm Crawfish Serving Starts Central Community Choir came Cookin’ for Our Kids before ed Cookin’ for Our Neighbors and 5:00-5:55 pm Navy Brass Band 10:57 am Retire Colors adopting its current title of Cookin’ targeted the community of Chal- 5:55-6:10 pm Flag Dedication, Mayor Watts 11:00 am Serving Line Opens in Central. mette in St. Bernard Parish. That 6:10-6:50 pm Navy Brass Band 11:00-11:15 am Introduce Judges The community-wide event is parish was virtually wiped out. 6:50-7:10 pm Progressive Auction (Quilt) 11:15-11:35 am Central Community Choir a time for everyone in Central and Almost all government buildings 7:10-8:00 pm Carbon Copy Band 11:35-11:40 am Live Auction (One Item) surrounding areas to come togeth- were destroyed, and the school sys- 8:00-8:15 pm Live Auction (One Item) 11:40-12:00 noon Tanglewood Elementary er. All differences are forgotten tem was eliminated. Only two of 8:15-9:00 pm Carbon Copy Band 12:00-12:05 pm Live Auction (One Item) while the community celebrates its the parish’s school buses survived. Saturday, March 24 12:05-12:25 pm Bellingrath Elementary many blessings. Without buses or money, there was 10:00 am Silent Auction Begins 12:25-12:40 pm Progressive Auction no way to transport students to the 10:20-10:25 am Carrie’s 5-6-7-8 12:40-1:00 pm Central Intermediate Central City News makeshift schools, which were be- 10:20-10:25 am Live Auction (One Item) 1:00-1:15 pm $10,000 Raffle ing reconstructed. 10:25-10:45 am SAS Cheerleaders 1:15-1:35 pm Entertainment Next Issue Will Be In 2006, Central raised more 10:45 am Welcome, Mayor Watts 1:35 pm Close Silent Auction Thursday, April 12 than $190,000 to purchase three 10:48 am Prayer, Pastor Ron Erickson 1:35-2:00 pm Announce Cook Off Winners Advertising and News brand-new school buses for the St. 10:50 am Presentation of Colors 2:00-2:30 pm Legworks Bernard School System. 10:53 am Pledge, Mayor Watts 2:30-4:00 pm Live Auction Deadlines Friday, April 6 It was a moment to remember when Louis DeJohn announced that a total of $190,000 had been Cookin’s new site on Blackwater raised. Then-Rep. Nita Hutter of Road. It was still in good condition. St. Bernard Parish was in Central Every year since 2006, Cookin’ to represent her parish. He raised has adopted a different worthwhile her hands with joy and cried. So cause. One year it was seed mon- much had happened to the people ey to help pay up front expenses of her parish, and this was some of for the new Central Community the first tangible help to come. School System. Another year it Six years later, those buses are was library books and technology still rolling. They are named, “The equipment for Central schools. Spirit of Central.” Last Septem- Another year it was helping re- ber, one of the buses was driven to build the library for the nearby St. Central for the ground-breaking of Helena Parish School System. Central City News’ 2012 Publication Schedule January 2012 - July 2012 - 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month Deadline: 5 p.m. Thursday seven days before publication August 2012 - December 2012 - Every Thursday from August 9, 2012 through December 20, 2012 Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday the week before publication

Thursday, March 22 Cookin’ in Central Thursday, July 12 Health and Fitness Guide Thursday, April 12 Health and Fitness Guide Thursday, Aug. 9 Back-to-School Edition Thursday, April 26 Festival of Two Rivers Thursday, Sept. 6 Central Football Preview Thursday, May 10 Graduation Edition Thursday, Sept. 20 Hard Hat Edition Thursday, May 24 Professional Services Thursday, Oct. 4 Health & Fitness Guide Thursday, June 14 Hard Hat Edition Tuesday, Nov. 20 Christmas Gift Guide Thursday, June 28 Central Home Edition Thursday, Nov. 29 Central Christmas Parade 6 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2012 Republican, Democratic Primaries Face Voters Sample Ballots for March 24 Election Vote at Your Regular Precinct on Saturday, March 24, 2012

SAMPLE BALLOT Republican MUNICIPAL ELECTION Parish Executive Committee SAMPLE BALLOT City of Baker Republican Primary Elected Parishwide Democratic Primary City of Central Members at Large Saturday, March 24, 2012 City of Central Mayor, City of Baker March 24, 2012 Vote for Up to 5 March 24, 2012 Leroy Davis (D) q q President of the United States Elizabeth Dent President of the United States Donald “Duck” Kyer (D) q Rev. “Tommy” French q Harold Rideau (D) q Michele Bachmann* q Louis “Woody” Jenkins q Monteic Sizer (D) q q “Bob” Ely q Randy Crow q “Dan” Kyle Barack Obama q Chief of Police Newt Gingrich q Willie “W.D.” Lewis q q q Darcy G. Richardson q Frederick Chappell (D) Jon Huntsman* q Kenneth McMillan John Wolfe q Silas Geralds (D) q Ron Paul q Judge Darrell White (retired) q “Snapper” Knaps (D) q Rick Perry* q Democratic State Central Councilman District 1 q Republican Parish Executive Charles “Buddy” Roemer* Committee — Member Charles Vincent (D) q Mitt Romney q Committee — Member 65th Representative District, Unopposed Rick Santorum q Metro Council District 1 Office B 1 to be Elected Councilman District 2 Republican State Central Norman “Pete” Heine (D) q Joshua Hollins q Yolanda Vessell (D) q Committee — Member John Coghlan q Dalton Honore q 65th Representative District, Randy Lamana* q A. J. Walls (D) q Councilman District 3 Subdistrict B Democratic Parish Executive Republican Parish Executive Joyce Burges (D) q Committee — Members q Brennan Easley q Committee — Member At Large Carlon Simpson (D) “Billy” Thompson q Metro Council District 4 Vote for Up to 5 Councilman District 4 1 to be Elected David Georgetown (D) q Republican State Central Donald C. Hodge Jr. q Darnell Waites (D) q Committee Member “Jr.” Shelton q Charlotte McDaniel McGehee q Robert Young (D) q 65th Representative District, “Billy” Thompson q Dan Scheuermann q Councilman District 5 Subdistrict C Larry Selders q John Givens (D) q *Indicates candidate has Dean “Deaneaux” Vicknair q Darryl L. Robertson (D) q Barry D. Ivey q dropped out of race Jared Smith q W. T. Winfield q Fred O. Russell (D) q Central Voters to Choose GOP Party Leaders Saturday Continued from Page 1 REPUBLICAN Shelton is part of the conservative known to most voters, but it is real COMMITTEES slate, which is attempting to get a and will take place on Saturday. — Billy Thompson conservative majority on the PEC. Registered Republicans will (center) is running In the race for Republican State vote for members of the Republi- for Republican State Central Committee Central Committee from District can State Central Committee and against Brennan Ea- 65-B, Brennan Easley and Billy the 17-member East Baton Rouge sley (rght) and for Thompson are seeking the seat. Republican Parish Executive Com- the Parish Executive Easley is affiliated with the con- mittee (five at-large and one from Committee against servative slate that currently has a each Metro Council district). Jr. Shelton (left). majority in the state party. The state central committee has Republican voters parishwide been in conservative hands for at can Parish Executive Committee. reelection to the Republican State will elect five at-large members of least the past 12 years, and that is Over the years, the Republican Central Committee and also to the the Republican Parish Executive not likely to change Saturday. If Party in Baton Rouge has often Republican Parish Executive Com- Committee. Seven candidates are anything, the Christian, conserva- been controlled by moderates. mittee from South Baton Rouge. seeking the five seats. tive majority on the Republican The parishwide conservative For example, East Baton Rouge Conservatives filed a full slate slate includes Elizabeth Dent, Tom- State Central Committee is like- Parish Republican Chairman John of candidates for the Parish Execu- ly to increase. State Republican my French, Woody Jenkins, Dan Price recently resigned to become tive Committee and appear likely Kyle, and Judge Darrell White. Chairman Roger Villere of New Assistant Chief Administrative to win a majority. Orleans is the leader of the conser- The other two candidates, Ken Officer under Democratic Mayor- Here in Central, Jr. Shelton and McMillan and Willie Lewis, were vative group. President Kip Holden. Billy Thompson are running for The real battle will be for control not part of the original conserva- Although Price resigned as Parish the Parish Executive Committee tive slate but have been added to it. of the East Baton Rouge Republi- Party Chairman, he is running for from Metro Council District 4.

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SANTORUM IN BATON ROUGE — At left, Jerry and Bennie Payne of Central, Rep. Lena Whitney, and Lee Whitney. At right, Rep. Tony Perkins, Rick Santorum, and Connor Lloyd Continued from Page 1 Rev. Dennis Terry spoke on the Santorum questions about his spiri- Santorum: My wife Karen and I Earlier in the day, Santorum obligation of Christians to be in- tual walk and his philosophy. Here have been married 23 years. We’ve spoke at two large churches in volved in their state and nation. He is a summary of their colloquy: been blessed with eight children. Shreveport, and attended an LSU also discussed the 1st Amendment Perkins: How did you meet Je- Seven are still with us, ranging baseball game at Alex Box Stadi- to the Constitution and the concept sus Christ? from three and a half to 20 years um and a fundraising event in Ba- of separation of church and state. Santorum: I came to the U.S. old. I guess it’s a great time to run ton Rouge. A number of Central He then introduced former Rep. Senate and found the Lord! That for President, huh? [laughter] Kar- residents attended the fundraiser. Tony Perkins, a member of the usually gets a chuckle. Your pastor en is a nurse and a lawyer. She was On Sunday evening, Santorum church, who in turn introduced for- said to pray for those in authority, clerking for a federal judge when I attended a pastors’ gathering at mer Sen. Rick Santorum. and it’s true. The task in Washing- met her. When we got married, she Greenwell Springs Baptist Church For 45 minutes, Perkins and ton is overwhelming, and the peo- walked away from her career and at 5 p.m. and the regular Sunday Santorum sat on stools in the center ple there do need our prayers. became a home schooling mom. night worship service at 6 p.m. of the podium while Perkins asked Perkins: Tell about your family. See SANTORUM on Page 8

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Brennan Easley District 65 Sub-District B

Brennan Easley wants to represent you • Lifelong Central Resident • Lifelong Republican • Graduate of Central Private School, Louisiana • Core Family Values Tech University, and Executive MBA from LSU • Eager to become involved and make a change • Registered Professional Civil Engineer for the betterment of our community • Central Business Owner • Would like to work closely with our state representatives to achieve goals that enhance • Member of the Louisiana Tech our community Engineering Advisory Board • True conservative choice Vote Saturday, March 24 10 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2012

CentralCentral Leaders atResidents Impressed by Rick Santorum at Baton Rouge Fundraising Event Santorum Speech: Included Jim Lloyd, Dr. Tony Lobue, and Realtor Jr. Shelton Continued from Page 9 Perkins: In 2004, you supported Arlen Specter for reelection to the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania against conservative Pat Toomey. Why? Santorum: Supreme Court nomi- nees. He was slated to become chair- man of the Senate Judiciary Com- Jenkins Woody by Photo mittee, and he pledged to support President Bush’s nominees. After CENTRAL’S Jim, Taylor-Beth, Manning, and Connor Lloyd with Sen. Rick Santorum FUNDRAISING HOSTS — Adam Shreve, Logan Shreve, Robert Shreve, Sen. Rick Santorum, Rep. Tony Perkins, and Jeff Shreve the election, we had only 53 votes. He was named committee chairman, trust parents more than bureaucrats and he did in fact support Justice Al- in Washington. ito and Chief Justice Roberts. With- Perkins: Americans are expe- out his support, they would not have riencing “pain at the pump!” Gas been confirmed. prices have increased under Obama Perkins: Central has incorporated from $1.78 a gallon to $3.64 a gal- and formed its own school district. lon. We live in a petrochemical cen- Do you support parental choice in ter. What are your energy policies? education? Santorum: This administration Santorum: Public education is has slowed down the process of is- government-run education. We have suing permits for drilling, delayed too many mandates at the federal and building pipelines, and delayed state levels. The customer is the per- building refineries. We need to bring son we should pay attention to, and more energy production to this coun- that is the parent. The parent is the try. Venezuela is producing 2.5 mil- one who pays the bill. When parents lion barrels a day and sending much are not involved, students do poorly. of it to China. The schools should be structured to Yet, the President won’t even let serve every student. us build a pipeline from Canada.

If I had my way, we would repeal Jenkins Woody by Photo He won’t allow production in the No Child Left Behind. We should Eastern Gulf. He won’t allow drill- not send the money to the feds and ing in Alaska. the state but keep it here at home. I Sen. Rick Santorum with Glenda and Ken Sullivan Continued on Page 11 Republican Parish Executive Committee The East Baton Rouge Republican Parish Executive Committee is the official governing body of the Republican Party in the parish. It is composed of 17 members — 5 elected at large parishwide and one elected from each of the 12 Metro Council Districts. Its members are elected every four years at the time of the Presidential Primary by the registered Republicans in the parish. The member elected from Metro Council District 4 represents Central on the committee. Jr. Shelton wants to represent you • Lifelong Republican

• Businessman for over 40 years

• City of Central Activist

• Strong Christian Ethics

• A Real Conservative

• Central Resident for 36 years

• Local Realtor

“It is time the Republican Party returns to its fundamental base of ‘true conservatism.’ We must as a party come together and find and support candidates who will hold the Republican leaders accountable to the val- ues that have made America prosper. We cannot let the moderates con- tinue to denigrade this great country. By electing me to this committee, I pledge to all Republicans in EBR and particularly District 4, that I will work to find candidates and endorse those who will make the Republican Party truly the Grand Ole Party once again.” Jr. Shelton • Metro Council District 4 Vote Saturday, March 24 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2012 11 Central Residents Impressed by Rick Santorum at Baton Rouge Fundraising Event ernment. The result was freedom and prosperity. A limited government created un- limited potential for a free people. When de Tocqueville visited America in the early 1800’s and wrote Democracy in America, he remarked that the government had very little impact on the lives of the people. With such freedom, we de- veloped from a society where people lived to an average age of 35 — which hadn’t changed in 2,000 years — to a life expectancy of double that. We believed in the human poten- tial and freedom. Yet, today there are many who be- lieve that we are better off ruled — just as King George III believed! What kind of government will we leave for our children? Will ev- FUNDRAISING HOSTS — Adam Shreve, Logan Shreve, Robert Shreve, Sen. Rick Santorum, Rep. Tony Perkins, and Jeff Shreve Sen. Rick Santorum eryone be dependent on the federal government for their health and their Continued from Page 10 document. French Revolution ended in the guil- very life? Obama’s policy is not going to The French Revolution followed lotine and tyranny. No, I believe America is different. change. These are radical environ- the American Revolution very close- Our revolution was based on Life, We are different from the ones who mentalists who believe that what’s ly. The French revolution was based Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happi- stayed behind in Europe. Or that’s in the ground or oceans is a liability. on its motto of Liberty, Equality, and ness. We believed that rights come what America will soon decide. He has policies in place to discour- Fraternity. The idea of that revolu- from our Creator. Never before had Editor’s Note: Along with Republican age production. tion was that rights come from man, a government been based on the idea voters in the rest of Louisiana, Central’s He’s still for caps on CO2 emis- or the government. But when our that men are created equal by a lov- voters will go to the polls this Saturday sions. He’s still for cap-and-trade. rights come from one another, ob- ing God. A government was created to help select the Republican Presidential But we know the higher the price nominee. The polls are open from 6 a.m. ligations can be imposed and rights that served the people, rather than re- to 8 p.m. at your regular voting places. of gasoline, the slower our economy can be taken away. As a result, the quiring the people to serve the gov- will be and the less employment we will have. Perkins: What is your vision for America? Santorum: In Iowa, I held 385 town meetings, ranging in size from one person to 200 people. We talked about what is at stake for America. The issue today is who we are as a nation. I carry around this document in my pocket — a copy of the Consti- tution. It’s an operator’s manual for our government. But it has to be read in conjunction with another docu- ment in here — the Declaration of Independence. There’s a reason. The Constitution without the Dec- laration is a potentially dangerous Classifieds $6 for first 10 words. $10 for 11 to 20 words, $15 for 21 to 30 words. $20 for 31 to 40 words. $25 for one column inch classified display ad. Call 261-5055. Must be paid in advance. To pay by credit card, go to www.centralcitynews.us and click “Pay Now” on the left. Then email ad copy to [email protected]. Or mail or hand deliver check and ad copy to Central City News, 13567 Hooper, Central, LA 70818. There is an after-hours drop box. ’93 DODGE DAKOTA — 360 Magnum-Fast. One owner. Automatic, 180k miles, engine has 50k, new transmission, factory wheels, good tires. Asking $5,500. Call 225-261-9122 leave message. 03/22/12 DRIVERS 10 NEEDED NOW — Great pay, benefits, and bonuses. LPG experience a plus. CDL-A w/X end, one year T/T experience re- quired. Owner operators welcome. Martin Transport 1-888-567-4973. 04/12/12 DRIVERS — Experience tanker, great pay! Regional/linehaul. No layoffs. Full benefits. 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CHANEY, HUCKABY WELLMAN, ABLES Milestones Cassie Chaney and Thomas Huckaby Jessica Wellman and Lucas Ables will Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths were wed Jan. 7 at Fellowship Bap- exchange vows March 24 at Forrest Anniversaries • Reunions tist Church in Central. Grove Plantation.

The bride is the daughter of Amanda Poche, Landon Walden Davy Chaney and Vicki and Bobby Neames of Baton Rouge. She is the granddaughter of Eddie and Beth To Wed March 24 in Baton Rouge Moore, the late Bobbye Moore of BATON ROUGE — Amanda Poche of Clinton, the late Virgil and Merle Baton Rouge and Landon Walden Chaney of Pride, and Bobby and of Denham Springs will marry in a JoAnn Neames of Baton Rouge. 7 p.m. ceremony Saturday, March The bridegroom is the son of 24, 2012, at Ashley Manor in Ba- Dennis and Evelyn Davis Hucka- ton Rouge. by of Central. He is the grandson The bride-elect is the daughter of Gwen Warren and the late J.D. of Valerie Poche and Deda Rich- Warren of Pride, the late Royce ardson of Baton Rouge and Lester Huckaby of Baton Rouge, and and Cathy Poche of Central. She is Charles and Debbie Davis of Cen- the granddaughter of Leonard and tral. Mary Poche of Denham Springs The bride was attended by her and the late Earl and Anna Verrett maid of honor and sister, Rebekah of Baton Rouge. Chaney. Bridesmaids were Kacie Amanda is a graduate of Central Causey and Maegan Struppeck. High School and EMS Paramedic The flower girl was Addison May- Academy. She is employed as a ers. paramedic with East Baton Rouge Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Huckaby The groom was attended by his Emergency Medical Services. best man and brother, Benjamin Her fiancé is the son of Shaun Paul Huckaby. Groomsmen were and Joyce Wales of Clinton and the Chaney, Huckaby Justin Efferson and Jason Allen. late Timothy Walden of St. Fran- The ring bearer was Tanner Fuller. cisville. He is a grandson of Dolly Exchange Vows The bride works for the Sher- Jones of Lottie and the late Jerelene iff’s Department in Baton Rouge Walden of St. Francisville. CENTRAL — Cassie Lee Chaney and the groom is a senior at South- Landon is a graduate of Denham and Thomas Joseph Huckaby were eatern Louisiana University, ma- Springs High School and Louisiana married in a 5 p.m. ceremony Jan. joring in music education. State University. He is employed 7, 2012, at Fellowship Baptist The couple went on a Carribean as a physical therapy technician Church with Rev. Glen Miers of- cruise for their honeymoon. The at Kleinpeter Physical Therapy in ficiating. couple resides in Baton Rouge. Landon Walden and Amanda Poche Zachary. MILESTONES. Send stories and photos to centralcitynews@hotmail. com or drop them off at 13567 Hooper (next door to Central Drugs) Jessica Wellman, Lucas Ables to Marry March 24 at Forrest Grove DENHAM SPRINGS — Jessica Mi- chelle Wellman and Lucas War- ren Ables of Central will exchange vows in a ceremony at Forrest Grove Plantation on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at 7 p.m. The bride-elect is the daugh- ter of Larry D. Wellman and Nita H. Wellman of Central. Jessica is a 2007 graduate of Central High School and a 2011 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University Nursing School. She is a registered nurse and is employed at Woman’s Hospital in labor and delivery. Her fiancé is the son of Ander- son and Gaynell Ables of Central. Lucas is a 2004 graduate of Central High School. He is a firefighter with the Baton Rouge Fire Depart- ment and owner of Precision Patio, Jessica Wellman and Lucas Ables LLC. CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2012 13

Claire Helene Price Thomas Ferriss IV, Katie Brignac Brandon and Susanne Price of Natchez, Miss. are proud to an- nounce the birth of their daughter To Marry at St. Alphonsus Church Claire Helene. She was welcomed CENTRAL — Katie Denise Brignac home by her big brother, Hayden of Greenwell Springs and Thomas Lewis. Moseley Ferriss IV of Prairieville Claire was born Dec. 29, 2011, will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony at Community Hospital in Natchez. April 20, 2012, at St. Alphonsus She weighed six pounds, 13 ounces, Catholic Church. and was 19-3/4 inches long. The bride-elect is the daugh- Proud grandparents are Charlie ter of Jeff and Paula Brignac of and JoeAnn Price of Baywood and Greenwell Springs. She is the Ronnie and JoAnn Brumfield of granddaughter of Doris Fabre of Natchez. Greenwell Springs, the late Hubert J. Fabre, Helen Brignac of Baton Rouge, the late W.F. Brignac, and the late Cecile Golson. Massey, Stevens Katie is a graduate of Redemp- torist High School and Southeast- ern Louisiana University. She is To Marry April 21 employed with Ochsner Medical Center–Baton Rouge. She is a In St. Francisville member of Alpha Omicron Pi. Katie Brignac and Thomas Ferriss IV ST. FRANCISVILLE — Cody Massey Her fiancé is the son of Tom and Louisiana University. He is em- of Vicksburg, Miss. will marry Lee Ferriss of Prairieville. He is ployed with Enterprise Holdings. Jamie Stevens of Baton Rouge in the grandson of Bea Ferriss of Ba- He is a member of Kappa Alpha a 6:30 p.m. ceremony April 21, ton Rouge, the late Thomas Fer- Order and the Krewe of Endymi- 2012, at Desert Plantation in St. riss Jr., the late Mr. and Mrs. Jac on. Francisville. Samuel, and the late Mae Winkler An engagement party was held The bride-elect is the daughter Goodman Smauel. Nov. 26, 2011, at Country Club of of Ken and Keana Stevens of Ba- Thoms is a graduate of Parkview Louisiana hosted by Mr. and Mrs. ton Rouge. She is the granddaugh- Baptist School and Southeastern Charles Giraud III. ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clyde C. Stevens of Baton Rouge and the Ella-Kate Delanie Brown late Mr. and Mrs. James L. Roberts of Baton Rouge. Brandon Allison and Tori Brown are Jamie is a graduate of Cen- proud to announe the arrival of their tral Private School and Acadi- daughter Ella-Kate Delanie. ana School of Cosmetology in Cody Massey and Jamie Stevens Ella-Kate was born Dec. 13, 2011. Lafeyette. She is a cosmetologist She weighed six pounds, 15 ounces, James Myers and the late Linda and was 20-1/4 inches. at Beau Ideal Salon in Central. Myers of Vicksburg, Miss. Her fiancé is the son of Stepha- Proud grandparents are Tara Shelton, Cody is a graduate of Warren Tracy Allison, and Greg Allison. Great- nie and Steve Rabalais of Green- Central High School in Vicksburg, grandparents are Faye Silvio and the well Springs and Virgil and Angie Miss. and served in the United late John Silvio Jr., Emmit and Helen Massey of Vicksburg, Miss. He is States Navy. He is a diesel me- Robertson, and Billy and Barbara Alli- the grandson of Richard and Nancy chanic for Bayou Transportation in son. Freeman of Meadville, Miss. and Baton Rouge. 14 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2012 . Obituaries , Jordan Hebert, Jared Panepinto ment with over 30 years of service. His Glenda Handsford Epperson years there allowed him the opportunity Glenda H. Epperson, 70, a resident of to travel the world as a project manag- To Marry April 21 at White Oak Baker left this earth to spend an eternity er and consultant for the company. He at White Oak Plantation in Baton with our Lord and Savior and meet her also served as the president and presi- loved ones in Heav- dent Emeritus of Exxon Federal Credit Rouge. en Tuesday, Feb. 28, Union. He was a long time member of The bride-elect is the daugh- 2012, at her resi- Immanuel Baptist Church, serving in ev- ter of Jenny and Kenny Hebert of dence surrounded by ery capacity needed by the church, from Port Allen and the granddaughter loved ones. Board of Trustees and Chairman of the of Mrs. Elaine and the late Elmer Visitation was at Finance Committee to unpaid grounds- Baker First United keeper and church handyman along Mitchell and the late Maud and Methodist Church with his long time friend Maxie Verbois. Claude Hebert, all of Port Allen. on Saturday, March Fred truly had the heart of a servant as Jordan is a graduate of Starkey 10 and memorial he cared for the homes and vehicles of Academy and Louisiana State Uni- service was con- untold people over the years, especially versity. She is employed as wed- Epperson ducted by Rev. Gene the elderly and widows (often being ob- Rives. served wrapping the pipes of numerous ding sales manager at White Oak She was preceded in death by her homes on freezing nights). His lifelong Plantation. husband, James “Buddy” Epperson, only example of service, care, and giving will Her fiancé is the son of Don and a short three months ago on Nov. 21 and influence the lives of many families and Tammy Panepinto of Central and by her parents and one sister. She is friends for generations to come. survived by her three daughters, Sharon He is survived by his children, daugh- the grandson of the late Mildred Badeaux and husband, John Sr.; Wendy ters Amy Rogers, and Cindy Rogers Mor- and George Blackwell and the late Epperson, and Michelle Epperson Jester ris and her husband James “Butch” Mor- Jared Panepinto and Jordan Hebert Polly and Jimmy Panepinto, all of and husband, Larry; and three grandchil- ris, and grandchildren Matthew Wayne Baton Rouge. dren, Jaymes-Irish Jester, Evan Epper- Morris and Michael James Morris, sister BATON ROUGE — Jordan Hebert of Jared is a graduate of Central son, and Alexis Jester. Elizabeth Fastnacht and her husband Ru- ben, sister-in-law Mildred Cicala, and Port Allen and Jared Panepinto of High School and Louisiana State Fred Wayne Rogers dear friends Nelda McLin and Bobbie Central will marry in a 7 p.m. cer- University. He is employed as a “Well done, good and faithful ser- McLin. He was preceded in death by his emony Saturday, April 21, 2012, branch manager at Airgas. vant! Come and share your Master’s wife and parents. happiness. Matthew 25:21” The family would like to especially Fred Wayne Rogers, 90, a loving thank his long time friend and physi- and devoted husband, father, grandfa- cian Dr. Herschel Dean, his sitters from Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary ther, and friend, passed away peacefully Personal Homecare Services who have CENTRAL — Joseph and Betty Tark- at his home in Central, Tuesday, March faithfully cared for him and his family, ington celebrated their 50th wedding 13, 2012. He was born in Fairbanks, Lane Home Health, and the skilled Gen- anniversary on March 4, 2012. They Aug. 24, 1921, to Fred Odom and Rilla erations Hospice team who assisted us as are life long residents of Central. Howard Rogers, grew up in Union Par- we navigated this life transition. “The day both my parents tied the ish and graduated from Fairbanks High Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral knot is the day they made a promise, School in 1938. He was a United States Home, 9595 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, Marine Corps veteran of two wars, put- Sunday, March 18 and resumed Monday, not only to each other but to our Lord ting his education plans on hold to serve March 19 until memorial services con- and Savior Jesus Christ. They prom- in World War II as part of the Iwo Jima ducted by Rev. Steve Johnson and Rev. ised not only to be loyal to each other invasion. He then returned to serve his Andy Pierce. Burial followed in Green- but to Christ himself. country in the Korean Conflict, as a com- oaks Memorial Park in the Garden of “To me, God put Joseph and Betty munications specialist. Liberty. Tarkington on this earth for several After completing his service the Fred had a great love for his church reasons. When we accept Christ into second time, he returned to Louisiana (Immanuel Baptist Church, 10870 Lovett our hearts, we are adopted by God to marry Marion Dorice “Dot” Malone, Rd, City of Central, LA 70818) and the himself. I am adopted by Joseph to whom he was married over 50 years. Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home (P. and Betty and I’m proud, honored, He was finally able to return to LSU to O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71203). In and privilaged to call them Mom and complete his education as a chemical en- lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dad. These two special people are gineer and immediately began his career his honor. with Exxon which ended with his retire- my heros.” Semper Fidelis, “Always Faithful” Their loving son, Samuel Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tarkington CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2012 15 Easter Egg Hunt April 3 at Ochsner’s • Talk to your server when eating Come, Enjoy Hunt at a restaurant to ensure the problem food is not in your meal. Stress that you cannot have the problem food or But Be Aware That eat food that’s been prepared in a dish or on a surface that previously con- Some Children Do tained the food. • Make sure the adults in your child’s life know about his food al- Have Food Allegies lergy and what signs to look for in the CENTRAL — Ochsner’s Health Cen- event of accidental consumption. ter — Central is hosting a Doc Hop • If you know you have a severe (Easter Egg Hunt) from 10 to 11:30 food allergy, wear a medical alert a.m. on Tuesday, April 3 at 11424-2 bracelet and talk to your doctor about Sullivan Road. Kids are invited to using epinephrine. come and hunt with Ochsner’s pedia- Food allergies can be very serious tricians. but if you are vigilant about what you And parents can use the occasion eat, you can reduce your risk for a se- to learn more about children’s food vere reaction. allergies. Pediatricians Lois Gesn, MD and

According to the CDC, food al- Alicia Kober, MD are currently see-

Provost Jolice by lergies impact nearly two percent of Photo ing patients at Ochsner Health Center adults and as a many as eight percent – Central at 11424-2 Sullivan Rd. To schedule an appointment call 261- of children in the U.S. A true food EASTER EGG HUNT — Last year’s big Easter Egg Hunt at St. Alphonsus. allergy is a reaction to food involv- 9790. ing the body’s immune system, as said. Dr. Kober said an alternative to In severe allergic reactions, you opposed to a food intolerance, which hiding real eggs is to use plastic eggs may experience swelling of the air does not involve the immune system. filled with treats instead. passage making it difficult to breathe; While there is no cure for food aller- Know the Symptoms shock with a severe drop in blood Doc Hop! gies, there are ways you can avoid Most food allergy sufferers will pressure; rapid, irregular pulse, and Ochsner Health Center problems. experience symptoms within about even loss of consciousness. If you or in Central is hosting a Doc Know the Source an hour of eating the food. The most someone you know experiences these Hop on Tuesday, April 3 It’s important for you and your common signs are: symptoms, get emergency medical 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. doctor to identify the source of your • Hives, itching, or a skin rash treatment immediately. allergy. To narrow it down, your • Swelling of the lips, face, tongue Know What You Eat Free Easter egg hunt with doctor will likely ask you to remove or throat The best way to avoid a dangerous the Ochsner pediatricians. suspected problem foods from your • Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nau- food reaction is to avoid the food en- Light refreshments will be diet altogether and then gradually add sea or vomiting tirely: served. For more informa- them back until the problem is identi- • Dizziness, light-headedness or • Read food labels and know what tion, contact 261-9790. fied. fainting is in your food before you eat it. “The more you can tell your physi- cian about your symptoms and eating habits, the easier it will be for them to diagnose the problem,” according to Lois Gesn, M.D., Ochsner Health Center – Central Pediatrician. COMING Thursday, April 12, 2012 Dr. Gesn said eight foods make up 90 percent of all food allergies in the U.S., including: • Eggs Central Health • Milk Central City News • Peanuts • Tree nuts such as almonds, wal- & Fitness Guide nuts, pecans • Soybeans Hospitals • Medical Clinics • Wheat • Fish & Thursday,Thursday, AprilApril 12,12, 20122012 Health Care • Home Health • Shellfish Pharmacies • Physicians Children are especially likely to GUIDE Fitness have problems with eggs, milk, and Health Dentists • Optometrists peanuts. “Anytime you host a children’s Healthy Lifestyles ... Physical Therapy • Fitness party such as an Easter egg hunt or birthday party, you should be aware of Retirement Centers • More any allergies the children may have or speak with parents about what you are Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday, serving,” Alicia Kober, M.D. Ochsner April 9, 2012 Health Center – Central pediatrician To Advertise,Call 9th Grade Academy Shara at 225.933.2368, Continues Tonight Jolice at 225.405.8894 BODY, or Candi at 225.261.5055 At 6 at Tanglewood MIND, Continued from Page 3 CENTRALCENTRAL CITYCITY It could accommodate 400 students but would not be ready until 2015- & 2016. SPIRIT NEWSNEWS Short-term options include re- locating the 9th Grade Academy 13567 Hooper Road to Starkey Academy or to the new City of Central Central School Complex during Louisiana 70818 construction at the high school or the middle school. 225.261.5055 A permanent option with very Email: little cost would be to put the 9th centralcitynews Grade Academy at the new School @hotmail.com Complex as part of a new Junior High (grades 7-9), use Central In- termediate for grades 4-6, keep the 3rd grade at Tanglewood, and use Column Width: 1 column = 2.3875”; 2 columns = 4.9”; 3 columns = 7.5”; Tanglewood for grades 2-3. In this 4 columns = 10” ; Size of Ads: Full scenario, the old Central Middle page = 4 columns x 15.5”; 1/2 page could be put to other uses, and there = 4 columns x 7.6” or 3 columns x 9.75”; 1/4 page = 2 columns x would be no need for Starkey. 7.75”, 3 columns x 5.133” or 4 Until the 1980’s, there were very columns x 3.75”; 1/8 page = 2 few middle schools in the Baton columns x 3.75” Rouge area. Junior high schools served students in grades 7-9. 16 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2012 Central High School Presents ‘Peter Pan’ CENTRAL — Events coming up in office at 261-3722. and around Central: Sunday, April 1 Now through July “Amen, Jesus I Alive” Jr. Wildcats Athletics “I’m Hoppy Jesus Is Alive” The Central High School strength Comite Baptist Church, 12250 and conditioning staff is now offer- Greenwell Springs, will have an 11 ing group training sessions for the a.m. worship service entitled “Amen, young athletes, ages nine through 8th Jesus I Alive” presented by the Chil- grade, of Central. There are four ses- dren’s Ministry. Following worship sions. Each session is $100. For in- services there will be a children and formation, contact Coach Gardner at family celebration entitled “I’m Hop- [email protected]. py Jesus Is Alive.” For information, Thursday, March 22 call 275-3382. Catfish for Kathy • 4 p.m. Sunday, April 1 Grillin’ n Chillin’ and Cen- Easter Celebration • 1 to 3 p.m. tral Baseball are hosting Catfish St. Alphonsus Kids in Ministry for Kathy during the Central vs. will hold its 6th Annual Easter Cel- Parkview game. Catfish plates are ebration. There will be an Easter Egg $7 and include fish filets, fries, and Hunt (by age), games, crafts, inflat- a roll. All proceeds go toward Kathy able bounce, slide, obstacle course, Edgens to help her fight cancer. For and food. Bring your camera to take information, contact Coach Gardner pictures with the Easter Bunny! at [email protected]. Wednesday, April 4 KATI COBB, a 7th grader at Central Private School, placed 2nd in the Sertoma Club Babysitter Training • 8:30 a.m. March 22 through 25 “What Freedom Means to Me” essay contest. The contest was open to all East Baton Peter Pan Rouge Parish 7th graders. Kati is pictured with her parents, Tom and Sherri Cobb. Lane Regional Medical Center will The Central High School Musical hold a Safe Sitter® babysitter train- Department will present “Peter Pan” ing its 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt ten. Visit the registration section of ing class. The program is offered to in the Central High Theatre. Ticket at 2640 N. Magnolia Dr., across the Bellingrath website for proper docu- girls and boys ages 11 to 13. Partici- prices are reserve seating $12 in ad- tracks near the ball park. The hunt mentation needed for registering a pants learn the fundamentals of qual- vance, general admission $10 in ad- will be broken up into age groups for student. ity child care. Class size is limited vance and $15 at the door. For infor- all children 12 and under. There will March 29 and 30 and registration is required. Cost is mation, contact 261-3438. be games, crafts, face painting, and Jewelry and Accessories Sale $20. For information or to pre-regis- March 23 and 24 snacks. The Lane Regional Medical Cen- ter, call 654-5263. Cookin in Central Tuesday, March 27 ter Auxiliary will host the popular April 5, 12, 19, and 26 Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, be Free Blood Glucose Screening Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Acces- Scale Down Sessions part of Central’s premiere commu- 8 to 10 a.m. sories Sale in the staff development 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. nitywide event, Cookin in Central. Lane Regional Medical Center classroom on the first floor of the hos- Get started today with Scale This year, the giant party will be held will take part in the American Dia- pital Thursday, March 29, 7 a.m. to 5 Down, an HMR program for weight at the Village at Magnolia Square on betes Association Alert Day by offer- p.m. and Friday, March 30, 7 a.m. to management at Lane Regional Medi- Lovett Road. It continues Saturday ing a free blood glucose screening at 3 p.m. All proceeds go toward future cal Center. Registration is required morning with great food, entertain- the Lane Medical Plaza located next Auxiliary projects and educational and space is limited. For information ment, and live and silent auctions. to the hospital at 6550 Main Street. scholarships. For information, call or to register, call 658-4463. Friday, March 23 Fasting is recommended, but not re- the gift shop at 658-4309. Thursday, April 5 Central Wide College Age quired. Registration is not required. Thursday, March 29 Maundy Service • 6:30 p.m. Worship Service • 7:30 p.m. For information, call 658-4583. Scale Down Information Sessions Comite Baptist Church, 12250 A Central wide college age wor- Tuesday, March 27 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Greenwell Springs, will have Maun- ship service will be held at First Bap- Free Colorectal Screening Kits Get started today with Scale dy Services and Observance of the tist Church Central, 9676 Sullivan 8 to 10 10 a.m. Down, an HMR program for weight Lord’s Supper. For information, call Road. There will be worship, mes- Lane Regional Medical Center management at Lane Regional Medi- 275-3382. sage, and food. For information, call will distribute free colorectal cancer cal Center. Want to find out how this Sunday, April 8 261-3722. screening kits at the Lane Medical life-style and weight loss program can Easter Services Saturday, March 24 Plaza located next to the hospital. benefit you? Call 658-4463 to sched- Comite Baptist Church, 12250 For information, call 654-5263. ule your free, no obligation informa- Louisiana Presidential Primary tion session. Registration is required Greenwell Springs, will have Sun- Louisiana Republicans and Dem- Tuesday, March 27 and space is limited. rise Services at 7 a.m.; Bible Study ocrats will go to the polls in sepa- Newborn Care Class at 9:45 a.m., and worship services at rate Presidential Primaries to help 6:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1 11 a.m. entitled “Glorious Morning... express Louisiana’s preferences in Lane Regional Medical Center will “Find Us Faithful” Then and Now” presented by the the Presidential nominating process. offer a free newborn care class in the The youth of Bethany Baptist Adult Music Ministry. For informa- Voters will also choose members of staff development classroom. “Baby Church, 40963 Greenwell Springs, tion, call 275-3382. the Republican and Democratic State Care Basics” covers all you need to will present “Find Us Faithful” Satur- Tuesday, April 10 Central Committees and members of know to care for your infant in the day, March 31 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Diabetes Support Group • 6 p.m. the Republican and Democratic Par- first weeks of life. Partners are en- April 1 at 10:30 a.m. For informa- Joey Bonin, NO-C, APRN-BC, of ish Executive Committees. couraged to attend. Child care is not tion, call 572-8790 or 572-8778. the Bonin Clinic will speak on “The Sunday, March 25 provided. Registration is required. Sunday, April 1 Importance of a Healthy Diet and Easter Egg Hunt • 1 p.m. For information or to register, call Easter Explosion The Baker Civic Club is host- 654-5263. First Baptist Church of Central, Thursday, March 29 9676 Sullivan Road, is hosting Eas- LENTEN FISH DINNERS LENTEN FISH FRY Pre-K and K Round Up ter Explosion. The choir will per- 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. form “Behold the Lamb,” an Easter Every Friday During Lent Every Friday During Lent Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup Cantata at 10:30 a.m. There will be Now through March 30 Now through March 30 will be held at Bellingrath Hills Ele- a lunch and fellowship in the gym at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • $7 per dinner 4 to 6 p.m. • Drive Thru Only mentary. Children must be four years 11:30 a.m. and kid activities start at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church old by Sept. 30, 2012 to be eligible 12:30 with crafts, pictures with baby Magnolia United Methodist for pre-k and five years old by Sept. chicks, and of course an Easter Egg 16024 Greenwell Springs 14040 Greenwell Springs 30, 2012 to be eligible for kindergar- Hunt! For information, contact the

CHANCE LEE (photo one), an eighth grader at Central Middle School, killed a 512-pound boar hog on Feb. 21 in Gonzales, Texas. He is the son of Kirk and Geri Lee. BREANNA SHEA CREEL (photo two), age 3 and a student at Galilee Baptist Preschool, caught her first catfish. The fish weighed three pounds and was caught at her grandfather’s house in Mt. Hermon. She is the daughter of Kimberly and Paul Creel of Central. ANGELE E. LANSING (photo three), age 9 and a 4th grader at Victory Academy, killed her first deer in Lorman, Miss. She used a .243 rifle and shot the deer at approximately 100 yards unassisted. She is the daughter of Steve and Janice Lansing and granddaughter of Joan Lansing. SAYLOR HIGGINS (photo four), age 9, killed her first spike in Mississippi while hunting with her dad and little brother, Ralph and Noah Higgins. CENTRAL CITY NEWS March 22, 2012 17 Central’s Relay for Life Set for April 14 Medical Management of Diabetes,” Jim and Gail Lloyd invite you to an Saturday, April 21 including discussion of the new Ideal afternoon concert featuring Dr. Jee- Spring Gala 2012 Protein diet, at the Lane Regional Yeoun Ko on cello and Chia-Hsing 5 to 9:30 p.m. Medical Center Diabetes Support Lin on piano, Saturday, April 14 St. Pius X Catholic Church, corner Group meeting. For information, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Westfalls’ of Mickens and Hooper roads, will contact Sherri Brady at 658-4583. have its Spring Gala in the Activity home, 15711 Four Oaks Dr. off Center Gym. There will be a silent Thursday, April 12 Denham Rd. in Central. All pro- auction, country store, and bingo Spring 2012 Art Show • 6 to 9 p.m. ceeds support the Blackwater Unit- from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Pork loin dinners Lewy Physical Therapy is spon- ed Methodist Church Choir’s trip will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed soring a Spring 2012 Art Show at to perform at Lincoln Center New 8448 Siegen Lane, between I-10 and by dancing and music provided by Perkins Road. Featuring art by Carol York this summer. Tickets are $15 Clay Boudreaux. Dinner tickets are Arabie, Bryan Federico, Ted Ma- per person. Adults and youth over $10. There will be a $1,000 and yeau, Danni Shobe, Adrianna Speer, 10 are encouraged to attend this $10,000 raffle drawings. Tickets are Maria Boudreaux, Laure Williamson, event. RSVP to salonconcertfor- $1 for the $1,000 raffle and $100 for Daniel Strickland, Cindy Rome, and [email protected] is required. the $10,000 raffle and includes two many others. Join for an evening of Refreshments served after the dinner tickets. art, food, and fun benefitting Dreams concert. Space is limited and this Tuesday, April 24 Come True of Louisiana. There will event will sell out, so RSVP today! Free Prenatal Class • 6:30 p.m. be a chefs showcase, live and silent Lane Regional Medical Center auctions, art sale, and fun events. For April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 will offer a free prenatal class in the questions, raffle ticket purchases, or H.O.P.E. Grief Support Group staff development classroom. Part- to make a donation, call 937-2636. 6:30 to 8 p.m. ners are encouraged to attend. Child PFC TYLER WAYNE MARSON left for Saturday, April 14 The Hospice of Baton Rouge care is not provided. Registration is 13 weeks of boot camp on Nov. 7, 2011, Relay for Life H.O.P.E. Grief Support Group will required. For information or to regis- and graduated on Feb. 3 from Parris Island, 12 noon to 12 midnight have a six week session that provides ter, call 654-5263. S.C. as a Marine. Proud parents are Chris a safe place for sharing and growth and Renee Eastwood of Central and Ron- Relay for Life will be held in the Saturday, May 5 ald and Laura Marson of St. Amant. He is parking lot at Zoar Baptist Church, through grief. Group facilitator will CPR Class • 1 p.m. the brother of Dylan Marson and Madison 11848 Hooper Road. For information, be Christine Brasseaux, LMSW, The Central Fire Department is Eastwood. Grandparents are Joe “Tippy” call Tommie Morton at 939-6096. HBR social worker. The group ses- having their community CPR class Henson of Central, Peggy Cobb of Central, Saturday, April 14 sions will be held at Ochsner Medical at the Fire Station, 11646 Sullivan and Donald Marson of St. Amant. Tyler left Salon Concert Center, 17000 Medical Center Drive. Road. Cost is $19 which covers cost for combat training on Feb. 13 and gradu- For information or to register, contact of the book and American Heart As- ated from Camp Lejeune in North Carolina 2 to 4 p.m. sociation Card. on March 13. He will then go to California Dr. Russ and Nancy Westfall and Florence Scarle at 767-4673. for school in communications.

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NEW LOOK for the Central McDonald’s at 11989 Hooper Road INSIDE COUNTER at the Central McDonald’s days, Chris would write up an order by hand, add up the total, and add Central McDonald’s the sales tax. Later, everything was Address: 11989 Hooper Road automated. Today, the cash register (corner of Hooper & Joor) displays pictures of the items being ordered. Built: 1988. Operated by McBR Valluzzo cares a lot about our Management since 1997. education system in Louisiana and Owner: Christopher Valluzzo says it is a challenge to find the right people to work. “The people we Management Team: Greg need are out there. We just have to Soileau, General Manager; work harder to find them,” he said. Britt Roussel, Supervisor; Mark “We look for people with the right Breaux, Operations Manager skill set who can really focus on the Amenities: customer. The customer is the one • New interior décor who provides our paycheck.” • Self-serve beverage bar Looking to the future, Chris Val- • TV’s luzzo believes Central will continue to be a great market for McDonald’s • Free Wi-Fi • Double Order Point Drive-Thru and a great source of employees for DOUBLE ORDER POINT DRIVE-THROUGH for the Central McDonald’s many years to come. Blackwater Rd. LA Highway 16

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CHS Academic Letterman Jackets Awarded

Provost Jolice by Photos

2011-2012 Central High School academic letterman recipients

Sydnie and Kathy Landry, Jeremy Anderson, Landon Smith, Vivian Ryder, and Jonathan, Charlotte, and John Harris CENTRAL — The Central Academic ments: Recipients of jackets were: Meghan Conques, Taylor Coomes, Letter Jacket Program was initiated in • Maintain a 3.75 cumulative grade Class of 2012: Julia Coffey, Mi- Drake Cowart, Jonathan Dejean, Mor- December of 2004 by the CHS School point average chelle Coleman, Austin Firesheets, gan Dietrich, Victoria Dixon, Morgan Improvement Team to reward excel- • Have earned credit in two honors Bethany Gonzales, Zachary Hetrick, Durr, Thomas Eddlemon, Ryan Estees, lence in academics. classes by the end of sophomore year; Emily Hodges, Rachel Huffty, Key- Brittany Givens, Alyssia Griggs, Jon- In order to be eligible, students three honors by the end of junior year leigh Jensen, Aprille Kent, Allison athan Harris, Jessica Hooper, Stephen must meet the following require- • Pass all courses Leblanc, Klaire Leblanc, Troy May- Hudson, Brittany Johnson, Justin Laf- eux, Lauren Munley, Karlie Noland, leur, Sydnie Landry, Justin Mackey, Rachel Pino, Juan Ramirez, Vivian Mark Mancuso, Brooklyn Mccurley, Ryder, Terrin Sampey, Kimberleigh Morgan Miles, Emanuela Plummer, Scott, Emily Vicknair, and Thomas Crystal Rankins, Michael Robertson, Willis Robert Ross, Allison Savoy, Amber Class of 2013: Breigh Allen, Jer- Shuttleworth, Landon Smith, Joshua emy Anderson, Will Atkinson, Shelby Story, Anna Suydam, Chase Wales, Breckwoldt, Hannah Brown, Chase Kellie Watts, Emma Way, Marquel Welcomes Cashio, Cameron Cason, Alora Cleere, Weaver, and Ryan Wise.

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