COOKING IN CENTRAL “AMAZING PLACE” CENTRAL SPEAKS DEDICATION MONDAY Good News for a Great City • Daily News at CentralSpeaks.com •September 22, 2011 Republicans Face Off 16 Candidates Speak at Republican Women of Central Forum

Senate District 6 House District 64 Mike Mannino State Representative Barry Elkins Valarie Hodges Central Republican Women’s Club Hosts Candidate Forum By Dave Freneaux summary of their statements. Also Monday evening all area Repub- speaking were Lt. Governor chal- lican candidates seeking election on lenger Billy Nungesser, Secretary of October 22nd were invited to speak at State Tom Schedler, Attorney General a forum held at Pit Crew Steak House Buddy Caldwell, State Representa- & BBQ here in Central. After a meal tive Clif Richardson, State Repre- and informal conversation each can- sentative Dist. 63 candidate Barbara didate was given four minutes to Thomas, BESE Board incumbent share their qualifi cations, their plat- Chas Roemer, EBRP Sheriff Sid Gau- form and their vision for the offi ce treaux, EBRP Coroner incumbent Dr. they seek. In races most closely af- Shannon Cooper and challenger Dr. Senate District 13 fecting Central, six candidates (above Beau Clark and Zachary Police Chief Challenger Derek Babcock Incumbent Senator Dale Erdey and left) all spoke. See page 4 for a Candidate candidate David McDavid. Central Now - Central’s Most Affordable & Portable Advertising At $20 a month, why not adver- tain all of the useful calendars, news, tise? Take advantage of cutting edge events and videos about Central that technology and have your business make the App THE most accessible listed in Central Now, Central’s source of Central information and new iPhone and Android App. Give news anywhere. thousands of Central residents your An App subscription is only $25 per complete business listing, available month charged to any major credit at their fi ngertips. Download the card, or prepay a year for a 20% sav- free App, “Central Now”, and follow ings at $240, which comes to $20 a the Yellow Pages icon to see busi- month. For most businesses, gaining ness listings near you or listed by even one customer will profi t you category. Effective October 1, only more than $20 a month, and this App businesses subscribing to the App is already in several thousand iPhone INDEX will be listed. and Android cell phones in Central, 16 PAGES Call 262-3730 and a representa- and gaining more downloads daily. CALENDAR 2 SPORTS 12 tive for Central Now will get your According to Ericcson Consumer CITY 3 FUN 14 information and create your listing. Labs, 35% of iPhone users open up BUSINESS 6 PUZZLES 15 Your listing can include links to your an App on their phone even before COMMUNITY 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 16 phone number, web page, and email they get out of bed, and smart phones address as well as a description of will soon overtake computers as the *************ECRWSS**** your business, and business hours, number one way people access the and even a photo of your building, internet. Get in on the most afford- staff or products. Your App sub- able advertising in Central. Call Local scription helps Central Now to main- 262-3730 for Central Now. Postal Customer 2 EDITORIAL Thursday, September 22, 2011 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition THIS WEEK IN CENTRAL Central Speaks with the Mayor An Interview with Mayor Mac Watts by Dave Freneaux

Next Tuesday’s City Council agenda includes consideration of an ordinance to change the way in which Council Members are elected. In your opinion, how important is this decision? This is one of the most important issues that our City Council has ever considered. The decision they come to will affect the way Central is governed and the cost of that government for genera- tions. We owe it to our grandchildren to come to a sound decision in this matter. Decisions like this are not easily reversed, so I am depending on this City Council to consider the impact it will have on Central not in 4 years , but in 40 years.

Do you have any preference as to which election method is de- cided on or whether additional Council Seats are created? I am personally opposed to bigger government. All across our nation there are people regretting having let government grow un- controlled. People are working hard to fi nd ways to reduce govern- ment all the way to Washington, and it is diffi cult, if not impossible. Here in Central we started with small government, we privatized City Services, and have only two city employees. Central does not need to reduce the size and cost of government, because we already have small government. If the Council acts to increase the size and cost of Central’s government I will have a diffi cult time supporting that decision. As to how the City Council is elected, whether by Districts, Divisions or At-Large, I can support whatever the Coun- cil feels best serves the citizens of Central, as long as we protect the tax dollars the people have entrusted to us.

Over the past few months it has become evident that the Council seems split over how this issue should be resolved. As our Mayor, what do you see as the best resolution to this matter? The Council is empowered by the Lawrason Act to make this decision. I am hopeful that the decision is based on good research and that it refl ects the will of the citizens. I would like forthe Council to respond to any concerns raised by the people because I want them to know that they have been heard. Finally, I am person- ally committed to protecting the taxpayers’ dollars and to keeping Central’s government small, streamlined and effi cient. I can sup- port any decision the Council reaches which keeps government in check. However, if the City Council votes to increase the size and cost of government, that decision needs to be on a 4-1 or 5-0 vote. If it is, I will accept that the elected representatives of the citizens have spoken clearly and I will put aside my personal desire for small government and respect that decision.

CONTACT Central SpeakS Email: [email protected] Published Weekly 51 weeks a year Phone: (225) 262-3730 Deadline 5 P.M. Tuesdays Fax: (888) 220-8396 Article submission is free of charge. P.O. Box 78137 12023 Sullivan Road City of Central, LA 70837 City of Central, LA 70818 Publisher: Beth Fussell Editor: Dave Freneaux Sales: Mia Freneaux [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, September 22, 2011 CITY 3 5 Ton Weight Limit Posted Chamber of Commerce Announces “A Night on Two Central Bridges on the Bayou” Featuring Troy Landry From the Chamber of Commerce newsletter The City of Central Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present "A Night on The Bayou" featuring Mr. Troy Landry, celebrity from the popular television series "Swamp People". The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 20th at 5:30 PM in the Central High School Gym. The evening events will include Cajun music, a meal prepared by local chef Spencer Smith from Kristenwood (beginning at 6 PM), and then Mr. Landry will address the crowd and afterwards be available to sign autographs. This spectacular event will take place on Thursday, October 20, 2011. Seating capacity will be limited so ticket sales will be advance sales only. General Admission is $35 per person and includes the meal. For tickets, event spon- sorships and special chamber discounts call the chamber offi ce, 261-5818. Magnolia Bridge Update Submitted by Rep. Richardson’s Offi ce Crews continue to set forms and install rein- forcing steel for the next deck pour. This should take place the week of 9/26. Also, crews con- tinue to set girders, forms, and cast caps to prepare for future pours. The contractor has completed driving all piles. They have cast 22 of the 28 caps. They just com- pleted the 2nd of 12 concrete pours for the bridge deck. For questions or com- ments, contact DOTD’s Customer Service Center at 1-877-4LA-DOTD (1- 877-452-3683) or e-mail [email protected]. The center is open 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., From the City of Central Monday through Friday. You can also visit the project’s Web page by going to The following bridges have recently been inspected by DOTD which www.dotd.gov and clicking on "Projects" from the Programs & Projects section noted critical defi ciencies. They are being posted with a 5-ton weight of the main menu on the left-hand side of the page and selecting the LA 64 Mag- limit. No vehicles over 5 tons are to travel over these bridges. The map nolia Bridge Replacement Project link. You can also follow the La. 64 Magnolia above shows the bridge locations. Bridge Replacement Project on Facebook. Again, we thank you for your feed- back and patience during this construction. Additionally, at your convenience, 800445: Hubbs Road over Beaver Bayou please let us know how we are doing by fi lling out our Customer Service Survey. 800444: Devall Road over Drainage Canal 4 CITY Thursday, September 22, 2011 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Summary of Candidates’ Comments - Story on Page 1 Derek Babcock Dale Erdey Barry Elkins Valarie Hodges Derek Babcock has spent the last Dale Erdey is the incumbent in Sen- Barry Elkins graduated from LSU Valarie Hodges stated that she has eight years serving at the state and ate District 13. He attended LSU and and taught school for three years, then spent 28 years dedicating her life to local level. He is the vice chair of has a Degree in Business Administra- spent 15 years selling high end medi- being active in the community and the Board of Directors of the Loui- tion and is the President of Erdey In- cal equipment to hospitals throughout serving others. She is on the Execu- siana Family Forum, supporting surance Agency. Senator Erdey is the the southeast. In 1991 he enrolled tive Board of the Republican Party of pro-life and pro-family legislation. former Mayor of Livingston Parish and in law School at Southern University . She is a founder and past Mr. Babcock has served on the served as a State Representative for two and graduated in 1994. Since then he president of the Livingston Parish board of the National Association terms. and his wife have operated Magnolia Republican Women’s Club. of Insurers and Financial Advisors Erdey Serves on Senate Committees Title, closing residential and com- Ms. Hodges has volunteered for and is the treasurer of the Republi- for Revenue & Fiscal Affairs, Health mercial transactions. Senators Vitter and Cassidy and Gov- can Parish Executive Committee in & Welfare, and Environmental Qual- Mr. Elkins has volunteered with the ernor Jindal. Ms. Hodges is very Livingston Parish. ity, and is the Vice Chair of the Senate Boy Scouts in this area for the last 15 involved with CASA and the WOW He serves as the chairman of Transportation Committee. In that ca- years and served on the Board of Di- organization (Women Outreaching the Livingston Parish Citizens for pacity he has, and will continue to, fi ght rectors of the Istrouma Area Council. Women) and works with the Coroner Highways and Infrastructure, lob- to improve the roads in District 13. He was one of the founding mem- in a suicide prevention program she bying for improvements in the par- Senator Erdey worked with Rep- bers of the Governor’s Sporting Clay helped to start. resentatives Bodi White and Donald ish. Mr. Babcock owns a health Shoot, and as Chairman of this group She and her husband, a pastor and Ray Kennard to help create the Central for two years raised over $100,000 for insurance agency, was raised by homebuilder, also run an internation- School District and is supportive of the Boy Scouts and Camp Avondale. parents who were small business al nonprofi t organization. She was a teacher pay raises. He is pro-business Mr. Elkins is very involved in the owners, and understands the con- missionary for 18 years and thus un- and has been instrumental in creat- housing industry and is acutely aware cerns of small businesses. derstands working with those who are ing many jobs in his District. Finally, of the problems of falling property disadvantaged. Ms. Hodges shared Erdey is anti-loop and led the charge to values and high property taxes. He Bodi White block Senate funding for the loop. also is committed to improving edu- that she is tired of seeing jobs go Bodi White graduated from South- cation and roads in the District but overseas and is committed to infracs- eastern where he studied Criminal Mike Mannino opposes the loop. ructure improvements in the District. Justice and the law, he then served Mike Mannino shares that he is in law enforcement and now has not a career politician and that he spent the last two terms in the House is a citizen’s advocate, fi ghting for Tuesday’s Council Meeting Items of Representatives writing the laws. New Business  An Ordinance to amend the 2011-2012 Fis- citizen’s rights. He is a 33 year em-  Report from Doug Browning, City of Cen- Working closely with the Attorney cal Year Budget for the One-Half Cent Sales and ployee of Exxon. He states that he tral Chief of Police concerning deputy patrol- Use Tax Dedicated for Road Improvements to General, he has helped 500 families is a life-long anti-tax, small govern- ling within the city. Appropriate $5,000 to Soil Testing for French- in this area recover their retirements  ment, Christian conservative and a Transportation Planner Committee—Each town Road and to Provide for related matters. lost in the Stanford Group scam. Councilman appoint one person to this commit-  An Ordinance to establish a seven-member founding member of Tax Busters. Representative White is a life- tee by no later than Friday September 30, 2011. Council with fi ve members to be elected from He seeks to get government back The purpose of the committee will go over the long resident of Central and has single-member Districts and two members to be into the boundaries of limited pow- RFP’s and decide on the Transportation Element eleted at-large and to provide for related matters. always been a community activist ers, and feels that government has Plan Consultant for the City of Central Zoning Cases - Discussion and Action but never ran for any political offi ce Public Hearing and action regarding regarding the following case: strayed beyond its legitimate powers. until his successful election to the the following instrument(s):  RZ-10-08 Rev Site Plan Revision (Deferred House in 2003. He was instrumen- Mr. Mannino opposes increased  An Ordinance to amend the 2011-2012 An- from July 28th Meeting) – This property is lo- nual Budget to appropriate $104,268.04 of the tal in the effort to create the City of taxes and government waste, and cated on the south side of Wax Road between City of Central’s One Half-Cent Sales and Use Willowbrook Dr. and W. Brookside Dr. on Lot Central and in passing the legisla- supports the right to bear arms and in- tegrity in government. He feels that Tax for Revised Right-of-Way Maps, Roadway Y of the Brian Tract, being in Sections 8 & 9, tion to create the Central Commu- Final Plans, and Sewer Final Plans in Compli- T-6-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBR, LA. The applicant is nity School District. Both the City his work experience at Exxon quali- ance with Phase II, Part 5, (Final Right-of-Way proposing to increase the square footage of the and the School System now have fi es him to manage the tax dollars of Map) and Phase III (Final Plans) in connection shopping center from 21,360 sq. ft. to 25,908 with the Hooper-Sullivan Intersection Improve- budget surpluses and Central has the State of Louisiana. He pledges sq. ft. (Applicant: Kimble-Development of ments and the Hooper Road Improvements Central) set the standard for saving taxpayer never to vote for increased taxes and dollars through privatization. never to vote for a pay raise. CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, September 22, 2011 CITY 5 Lee Rome Professional Plaza Dedicated on Sullivan Road

Above: Lee Rome Left: Mayor Watts, Rep. Bodi White, Joan Lansing, Lee Rome, Russell & Jennifer Starns, Wyndi Bonvillain, Jonathan Starns, Councilman Louis DeJohn, Debbie Dougherty, and Betsy Hooper The History of the Lee (Sullivan) Rome Family Lee Rome’s Great, Great Grandfather Daniel Sullivan, inherited 255 acres of the original maLee (Sullivan) Rome, born April 30th 1927. Sullivan immigrated from Ireland in 1837. He Daniel Sullivan tract in 1878. Then Ms. Rome’s EmmaLee moved with her parents from Ba- purchased the Sullivan property in 1847, which Grandfather, William P. Sullivan inherited the ton Rouge to “The Homestead” in 1947. She ac- extended from just north of Lovett Road on the property and purchased an additional 133 acres quired fi ve acres from her father 1951 to build south to Hooper Road on the north. This prop- that extended to Lovett Road. the home that is located behind the Sullivan erty of approximately 1,290 acres was located Ms. Rome’s Father, John Harry Sullivan in- Hardware complex. She helped start Sullivan on both sides of Settlement road which is now herited the property and was married to Margaret Hardware with her parents in 1957 and managed Sullivan road. Mary Remahl. They had three children; William it until it was sold in 1995. She then went into Ms. Rome’s Great Grandfather, William A. A. Sullivan, Helen (Sullivan) Wiltz and Em- real estate. 6 BUSINESS Thursday, September 22, 2011 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Chamber’s Business After Hours JBS Companies Is Central Bloomers’ Next Thursday at Sweet Impressions Featured Landscape of the Month From the Chamber of Commerce newsletter The next Chamber Business After Hours is next Thursday, September 29th at 6 PM. Sweet Impressions at 17661 Greenwell Springs Road is hosting the event. Sweet Impressions is a cafe and bakery located at 17661 Greenwell Springs Road across the street from Bellingrath Lakes Subdivision. They offer a menu that includes chef prepared breakfast and lunch items, a bakery that offers many delectable treats and custom made cakes, and they also serve a wide variety of gourmet coffees. Come out for a great time of networking with other business owners and see what great things Sweet Impressions has to offer. JB James Construction LLC Low Bidder in Latest Central Thruway Paving Project From the City of Central this period. Temporary detour lanes will be The Louisiana Department of Transpor- constructed during this process. tation and Development opened bids on Work is scheduled to get started before the August 31, 2011 for the Central Thruway end of the year and be completed by the end Submitted by Mike & Bren Truett Paving Project (N. end of Sullivan Bridge to of Summer 2012. Above: Central Bloomers Garden Club presents the Jackie Brewer Me- Frenchtown Rd.) This project begins at the The paving of the portion of Central morial Award for the "featured landscape" of the month. Presenting the Sullivan Bridge just north of S. Choctaw and Thruway from Frenchtown Rd to Greenwell award to Blake Seguin, president of JBS Companies (18233 Greenwell ends at Frenchtown Rd. The bridges along Springs Rd was awarded to Gilchrist Con- Springs Road), are Dot Easley and Bren Truett. this section as well as an overpass over the struction Co. LLC in June. Work will start railroad have already been completed with soon on that portion now that the bridges are a total length of 1.141 miles. This paving complete. project has a length of 1.022 miles. The contract for the Greenwell Springs Rd Ready, Set, SMILE! The low bidder was JB James Construc- / Central Thruway intersection is scheduled tion LLC in the amount of $4,594,094.50. to be let out for bids later this year. This This amount was less than the estimated work will include the widening of the Bea- $4,940,232 cost. There were seven bidders ver Bayou bridge on Greenwell Springs Rd on this project. as well. This project also involves the reconstruc- In a separate project, the City-Parish will tion of the Frenchtown Rd intersection at be constructing a new bridge on French- Central Thruway. Approximately 770 feet town Rd over Beaver Bayou. This project Creating Beautiful Smiles in of Frenchtown Rd will be improved and el- does not have a set timetable for the start of construction and has not been advertised Central for Over 30 Years! evated on the approaches to the intersection 923-2060 as well as a traffic signal being installed. for bids yet. Frenchtown Rd will have to be Frenchtown Rd will not be closed during closed when this project gets started. www.Harbour0rthodontics.com Dr. John Harbour CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, September 22, 2011 BUSINESS 7 New Requirements for Peoples Bank and Trust Verifying Worker’s Status Receives Fiserve Financial By Suzonne Vicknair Cowart, CPA a contract with a public entity on Past Louisiana legislation re- or after January 1, 2012. A sworn Proven Performer Award quired that all employers confirm affidavit is required that the con- Submitted by Peoples Bank and Trust sification. The chosen proven per- the citizenship or work authoriza- tractor/private employer uses the Peoples Bank and Trust has been formers also had to meet or exceed tion status on all of their employ- E-Verify® system to confirm the chosen as a recipient of the 2011 the 85th percentile for Profitability ees. On August 15, 2011, two new status for all employees. New em- Fiserve Financial Proven Perform- in 2010 and also exceed the 70th laws went in to effect in Louisi- ployees hired during the contract ers Award. Of the over 8000 banks percentile for profitability each of ana. These lay out specific types term are to be E-verified. This ap- nationwide, only 167 banks were the four preceding years. The last of identification or specific means plies to all general contractors and chosen for this prestigious award. hurdle, Growth meant qualifying to properly confirm the status of subcontractors. The award was given to Peoples banks had to have a compound an- employees’ US citizenship or legal In Act 402, penalties are imposed Bank in recognition of sustained nual asset growth rate of three per- authorization to work in the United for those who choose to not com- outstanding performance and ex- cent over the preceding five years. States. Fines and penalties are im- ply with the law and can be quite emplary achievements in manag- Peoples Bank is a locally owned posed on those employers that do costly. The first violation imposes ing profitability, growth, and risk and operated financial institution not properly confirm and are found a $500 penalty for each alien em- during the past five years. Banks with $160 million in assets, with in violation. ployed, hired, recruited, or referred were rated on their performance locations in New Roads, Livonia, In order to comply, it is recom- and the second violation imposes a on these three hurdles. For Capi- and Central. Peoples Bank’s Di- mended that employees complete $1000 penalty for each alien. The talization, banks had to meet or ex- rectors would like to thank their Form I-9 which is available at the third violation imposes a $2500 ceed risk based capital ratios that employees and customers for mak- following link: www.uscis.gov/ penalty for each alien and the sus- meet FDICs well capitalized clas- ing this achievement possible. files/form/i-9.pdf. The Louisiana pension of the violator’s permit or Act 402 now requires that em- license to do business in the state CLASSIFIEDS ployees provide employers with a of Louisiana for a minimum of 30 Email to [email protected]. ($10 for three lines, $3 per extra line) picture ID and one of the follow- days and a maximum of 6 months. ing: US birth certificate or certified Act 376 now subjects any con- Long term lease furnished + utilities in Central Gatlinburg, Tenn. 3 BR Log Cabin for Rent. School district. Spouse has long term assign- birth card, a naturalization cer- tractor found to be in violation to $550/week special. ment with Major US Corporation. Call Percy tificate, certificate of citizenship, cancellation of any public contract Call for details. 261-9192 @ 225-271-5002 (WAC & background check) alien registration receipt card, or and will no longer be eligible to US immigration form I-94 that in- participate in any public projects FREE CLASSIFIEDS cludes an employment authorized for up to three years from the dis- 90 characters or less; 3 lines or less. Merchandise, vehicles, garage sales, & free items only. No businesses or real estate. Free stamp. Employers are required covery date of the violation. ads run for 1 week but may be resubmitted weekly. 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Mack “Bodi” White is a champion for As our Senator in District 6, creating new jobs. He has consistently Bodi will continue to fight against voted to lower taxes and downsize taxes and to seek incentives for government. business development Bodi has supported more than $1 billion in tax cuts over the past 6 years. Vote for Bodi White. He secured $400 million for road and He’ll get the job done. Endorsed by Gov. , the Tea Party of bridge improvements to enhance local Louisiana and the Louisiana Oil and Gas Industry commerce. He has fought against Experience to Do the Job for Us! wasteful government spending. MackBodiWhite.com 8 COMMUNITY Thursday, September 22, 2011 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Time for Tea To Help a Local Family We have a family in Cen- tral who lost their home due to a fi re in July. They have a 5 yr old daughter, Aaulora, and new born son, Noah. The fi rst question always is” did they have insurance?” They did but that never cov- ers everything. Allison was put to bed rest for 75% of her pregnancy. Noah was born July 11th and hos- pitalized July 17th at OLOL with a virus. When he was released the Doctor wanted the home disinfected so the family went to their grandmothers to stay while this was done. Their second night there they received word their home was engulfed in fl ames. They lost everything on July 22nd A Tea Party/benefi t is being thrown for Aaulora. The proceeds will be used to furnish her new bedroom and any other needs she has. Aaulora lost all her clothes, toys, bed etc. in the fi re. When: October 16, 2011 from 1pm to 4pm Where:12221 Blackwater Rd, Central, La. 70714 Cost: $25 (includes child and 1 chaperone) Age: There is no age limit, though suggestion is 3-12 Each little girl will have their own tea cup and saucer to take home, a wrist corsage, a party favor and they will each get to make their own hair fascina- tors. They will play a game with one prize per table (6 tables). Finger foods and beverages will be served. You can follow our progress on Aaulora's FB pg, Aaulora’s Tea Party. https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aauloras-Tea- Party/272973562728221. This is more than just a fund raiser it will also be a bright spot in a little girl’s life that has been darkened by this tragedy. The family is Jason, Allison (Kirby), Aaulora & Noah Kesner. For ticket purchase contact Donna Dufour at 225 324-0851 or Gloria Chiek at 261-4844. Tickets are limited and can be bought on a fi rst come, Christmas in Central Planning Meeting fi rst served basis. Tuesday, Sponsorships Still Available From the Chamber newsletter www.CityOfCentralChamber.com. At Magnolia UMC Homecoming October 2 The 25TH Christmas Festival and the bottom of the home page, click on The Magnolia United Methodist Church on Greenwell Springs Road Parade is just a few months away. The the word “downloads” and you will be will celebrate its annual Homecoming Sunday, October 2. Services will committee is fi nalizing many of the taken to the downloads page. begin at 11 a.m. and will be followed by a pot luck luncheon. details as we are planning to really If you are interested in sponsoring The Rev. Tommy Bergeron, former pastor of the Magnolia United make this event special! This year we a pole banner this year, call the offi ce Methodist Church, and currently on staff at the Live Oak United Method- will have a Beauty Pageant in Novem- for details. Banners will go up the last ist Church, will be the guest speaker for the service. During the service a ber, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Special week of November and stay up till memorial recognition will be held for the late Margie Norton who passed Outdoor Concert, Tree Lighting and January 1st and will cost $100. away in November, 2010. Her husband, Henry Norton, and other family Lighting Display Contests, Parade, Central Chamber Offi ce Phone #: members will light a memorial candle during the service in her memory. Talent Show, Crafts Fair and Business 261-5818. Thanks to everyone who All former members and friends of the church are invited to attend. Exhibition, Carnival, and Pole Banner has participated in the past, and we Decorations. All Christmas Festival look forward to your participation this Forms are available on the website, year! Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Next Thursday at Lane RMC Submitted by Lane RMC screened for prostate cancer in the Lane Regional Medical Center past year, are encouraged to take and urologist Dr. Robert Grissom advantage of this free screening for will host a free prostate cancer early detection of prostate cancer. screening Thursday, September 29, Appointments are required and at 6:00 PM. Men over age 40, who space is limited. Call 654-LANE do not have a primary care physi- (654-5263) to schedule your ap- cian or urologist and have not been pointment today. CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, September 22, 2011 COMMUNITY 9 Central Kiwanis Bowling Future Nurses Club at CMS & CHS Submitted by Kristy Simmons This club is sponsored by nurses living Fundraiser Open for Registration Future Nurse Club is available at Cen- in the Central community and members tral Middle and Central High School for of the Baton Rouge #1904 Chapter of The City of Central Kiwanis is having a fundraiser on Saturday, Oc- any student interested becoming a nurse AORN (Association of Perioperative tober 15, from 1-4 PM at Circle Bowl. The cost is $15 per person for 2 or working in the medical field. The Registered Nurses). Please contact hours bowling and shoes. 100% of net proceeds go toward the purchase meeting will be the second Wednesday Kristy Simmons BSN RN CNOR at two new AED's (Automatic External Defibrillators). Call Karla Feigley of every month right after school for [email protected] for additional at 342-5055 ext 2224 for information or for tickets. students at Central Middle School and information or if you are interested in on club day at Central High. joining either club. Lane Auxiliary Donates $20K to Hospital Walk the Red Carpet to Good Health Submitted by Lane RMC arship recipient, also attended the lun- The Lane Regional Medical Center cheon. Submitted by St. Alphonsus Auxiliary recently donated $20,000 to Annual fund-raising events such as St. Alphonsus will hold their annual health fair “Walk the Red Carpet to Good the hospital which will be used to pur- sweet sales, book sales and jewelry sales Health” on October 4, 2011 from 9AM-12N at the church. There will be over chase a digital scale. contribute to the Auxiliary’s donation 30 vendors with health information as well as free screenings including cho- Auxiliary president Gladys Sims pre- each year. Also, proceeds from the hos- lesterol, EKG’s and Cardiovascular screenings. Doctors will be available for sented the check to Randy Olson, chief pital Gift Shop, which is operated by the questions and concerns. Flu and Pneumonia shots will be available. Refresh- executive officer, at the Auxiliary’s Auxiliary, are donated to the hospital. ments and door prizes will be part of this premier event. Everyone welcomed. Annual Luncheon held at The Bennett The Auxiliary has been in existence House in Zachary on Tuesday, August 9. since 1960, providing support to the hos- Olson thanked the group for their sup- pital both financially and through volun- Home Remedies port and service to the hospital. Jenni- teer service. There are approximately 50 By DeeDee Dupree say it would taste good, but it is a fer Johnson, chief nursing officer; Mike active members. For information about Bee Stings? Try this to soothe home remedy many women swear Zimmerman, chief financial officer, and how you can become a volunteer, con- away the OUCH!: First, remove the by. Another tip is non-fat yogurt and Corban Barnes, 2011 Auxiliary schol- tact the hospital Gift Shop at 658-4309. embedded stinger. Suggestions to do Vitamin C (the second most popular that: Draw a moist bar of soap across choice among women surveyed for the sting, it will usually pull stinger beating bladder infections). right out or scrape out stinger with the Breast Tenderness? Suggestions side of a credit card. Once removed, to remove the ache: Our hormones remember, baking soda soothes. Dr. stimulate fluid retention and some- DerMarderosian, explains that bak- times the slightest bounce or bump ing soda can neutralize things that are can cause real discomfort in the breast acidic, such as the irritating venom of area. Many women agree that cutting an insect sting. (other tips – Meat ten- out caffeine can significantly reduce derizer, or if you are outside an un- swelling and tenderness. There is able to get immediate attention, use also belief that the LOW-SALT solu- MUD. That’s right, mud. It will pro- tion works magic. Salty foods such vide temporary relief of pain. as potato chips, pretzels, fries and Bladder Infections? Flush out the popcorn make it harder for your body bacteria: Many people know about to counteract the hormone-induced this but for those who don’t, try this. fluid retention that occurs during the Cranberry Juice. Some doctors rec- two weeks leading up to menstrua- ommend drinking three ounces of tion. Several studies suggest that cut- cranberry juice daily as a preventive ting back on fat and increasing fiber and upping that amount t to between can reduce your blood levels of breast 12 and 32 ounces if infection occurs. stimulating estrogen (another tip - try Another option, grab that old faithful the Vitamin E ease). box of baking soda. Mix a teaspoon Tips and suggestions given here are of baking soda in a glass of water meant to help you as home remedies and and drink the contents once a day are not intended as a substitute for treat- for three days. Remember, I didn’t ments prescribed by your doctor. 10 COMMUNITY Thursday, September 22, 2011 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Constable Don Thompson, a member of the Board of Di- rectors of the Amite River Basin Commission and citizen of Amite River Preservation Association Recognized by ARBC the City of Central, brought to the attention of the Commis- sion the hard work all this past summer of the Amite River Preservation Association in keeping the Amite River cleared of trash. The ARBC, composed of citizens from 6 differ- ent parishes, adopted Resolution 1087 unanimously. The Resolution states: “...Whereas, there are young citizens in the Amite River Basin with a far-reaching vision that has created an environmental awareness in the citizenship of the Amite River Basin of the value and preservation of this natural re- source, and, Whereas, these young citizens have founded the Amite River Preservation Association for the purpose of keeping the Amite River clean and void of trash and debris, Now, Therefore, the Board of Commissioners of the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District here- by recognize these young citizens, namely: Grant Venable, Jacob Venable, Matthew Venable, Cade Sevario, Cole Se- vario, Elizabeth DeLee, Grace DeLee, Kaylee Tassin, Blake Ashford, Kyle Leblanc, and Taylor Scrantz for their work and effort to keep the Amite River free from trash and debris for the benefi t and enjoyment of all people in the Amite River Basin. Declared adopted this 20th day of September, 2011.” Central is blessed to have such stellar representation in the Front row: Don Thompson. 2nd row: Jacob Venable, Kaylee Tassin, Cade Sevario, Grace DeLee, Matthew form of these students who exemplify personal responsibil- Venable, Cole Sevario. 3rd row: RJ Saucier, President Lawrence Callender, Russell Cornette, Joel Louque, John ity, great work ethic, appreciation for their environment, and Brass, Willie George Lee, ARBC Vice President Jerry Thibeau, Terry Louque, and Al Bargas. Back row: Anthony “Tony” Rouchon and Dale Zuelke. Not shown: ARPA members Grant Venable, Elizabeth sense of citizenship. As Constable Thompson stated, “These DeLee, Blake Ashford, Kyle Leblanc, and Taylor Scrantz, and ARBC member Larry Thomas young people are a wonderful asset to our state.” Catholics and the Bible Presentation Tonight Time Change to Grace UPC Special Submitted by Deacon Ronnie Hebert Come and hear Deacon Ronnie's con- Deacon Ronnie Hebert of (St. Al- version story and how his study of the Services Beginnning This Friday phonsus Church) and Deacon Ricky Bible brought him back to the Catholic Submitted by Grace UPC Patterson (St. Louis King of France Church. Also, there will be an opportu- Special Services at Grace United Pentecostal Church Church) will explore topics such as nity to have your questions answered : What came fi rst, the Church or the during the presentation. Please join us for a series of special services at Grace United Pentecostal Bible? / What the Church teaches on Date, time and location: Thursday, Church as Evangelist Jerry Holland ministers and lives are changed by how to study and interpret the Bible / September 22nd, from (7 – 8:30pm) @ the power of Jesus' name! Sola Scriptura: Does the bible support St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 14040 The services will be held Sept. 23 – 25 and Sept. 30 – Oct. 2. The the belief of the Bible alone? / Are we Greenwell Springs Rd. / For more in- service times for these three dynamic weekends are: Friday and Satur- saved by Faith Alone? / What about the formation, call Olga Johnson at 261- day services at 7:30 PM, Sunday school at 10AM, and Bro. Holland will believe of “Once saved always saved?”. 4644. begin preaching at 11AM. CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, September 22, 2011 COMMUNITY 11 CAPA Corner Wal Mart Helps Bellingrath Teachers through Rewards Program Words of Encouragement from the Central Area Pastors Association COMPETITION In his book, “Searching for Success”, Bill Arcement, MD writes about how we live in a competitive society. He says that competitiveness begins at a very young age and continues throughout our lives. At this time of the year foot- ball season is in full swing and we watch players and teams in competition. Dr. Arcement wrote about a different type of competition - the one we prac- tice against ourselves. As we begin a new school year we fo- cus on our goals for our children Photo by Mia Freneaux and families. It would serve us These lucky teachers at Bellingrath Hills Elementary were recipients of $100 gift cards from Wal-Mart. all well to refl ect on the com- Through their Teacher Rewards Program, Wal-Mart distributes $4.5 million dollars to teachers across the na- petitive part of our lives and if tion, helping to alleviate the $1.33 billion teachers annually spend out of their own pockets on school supplies. competing is helping us to im- Pictured are (front row) Shannon Nijoka, Casey Wells, Tanya Ballard, Ronda Ricketts (back row) David Landry, proves our life style, relation- Wal-Mart Co Manager, Michelle Robertson, Kelley Jones, Shelley Scott, Heather Blanchard, Dana Russell, ships, school, church and com- Georgia Truax, Wal-Mart Community Coordinator, and Laura Gehling, Principal. Congratulations! munity. Each of us feels good when we have done our best and each of us benefi ts from refl ect- ing on what it took to do so. I was touched by a story Dr. Arcement shared about Benja- Central’s Urgent Care min Franklin, “That as a young man, he (Ben Franklin) had great diffi culty relating to peo- for Over 11 Years ple. Fortunately he was percep- tive enough to know that he had to change. How did he change? He identifi ed thirteen qualities that he had to acquire in order to We treat: We’ve mOved! improve. He began a little self- • Allergies competition. His formula was relatively simple. He practiced • Ear or eye infection 8751 Sullivan Rd. one new habit each week. With • Fever thirteen characteristics, he was able to practice one per week and • Minor cuts that (225) 262-8377 repeat the exercise four times a may need stitches year. In time, by evaluating his effectiveness and improving his • Simple fractures HOURS: process he was able to transform • Severe sore throat Monday – Friday, 9 am – 9 pm himself into a world leader. His Saturday – Sunday, 9 am – 6 pm self-competition made a differ- • Sprains and strains ence.” • Vomiting/diarrhea Until I read this I never gave  Brand new, state of the art facility much thought to the concept. Lake After Hours is not intended When you stop and think about for major emergencies.  Advanced technology it, when we are in self-compe- tition we have less anger, less  Affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake and frustration, less stress and we become more in tune with our Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group own inner self. For each of us the challenge is to step back and see our own gifts and spend less or no time fi nding fault with the gifts of others. Much of life is spent on trying to make our- selves look good at the expense of someone else. Dr. Arcement gives us a new way of looking at life, but so do the scriptures. God said “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, listen to Him.” Blessings Fr. Michael Moroney, For a full list of locations, visit St. Alphonsus Liguori Church LakeAfterHours.com 12 SPORTS Thursday, September 22, 2011 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Photos by Expressions Photography Wildcats’ Rally Falls Short against Woodlawn By Josh Walker yard run by Courville before be- Central made a game of it af- ing stopped on a fourth down pass. ter trailing 27-6 in the third quar- Woodlawn would put the game ter. They fought back to make the away on a 29-yard touchdown run score 27-20 before giving up two with 6 minutes left in the game. more touchdowns to end the game Courville led the Wildcats with with a 41-27 loss. Woodlawn got 165 passing yards with 11 comple- the ball on the Wildcat 29 yard tions in 24 attempts and one touch- line in the first quarter after a Zach down. He also led the team with Evans fumble and scored on a ten 119 rushing yards and two touch- yard touchdown pass. Central’s of- downs. Janeau ran for 44 yards and fense came right back and marched Evans ran for 18. Devon Gales led down the field on runs by Lamonte the receivers with 55 yards while Janeau and Brett Courville and a Jeremy Anderson had 43 yards and 32 yard catch by Devon Gales to one touchdown. Defensive end set up a one yard touchdown run and tight end Zach Hetrick had by Courville. Those would be the one 31-yard reception. Hetrick led only points the Wildcats would the Wildcat defense in tackles with score in the first half while Wood- 7. Paul Broussard had 5 ½ with a lawn scored twice more on 80 and fumble recovery. Dalton Holdman 39 yard touchdown passes. also intercepted one pass. The Panthers would also score Coach Dotson commented on the to open up the second half on a many positive things the Wildcats 92-yard kickoff return for a touch- did. He said, “I’m proud of you down. Gary Tripplet answered that guys. This is a good football team, return with one of his own, this and good football teams fight to time a 98-yard return, cutting the the end.” He also said the Wildcats lead to 14 points. Central would played physical and hard through- score again on a one-yard Courville out the night but did not play run to make it a one-possession smart. This will come with time game. After a Panther touchdown, though. This is still a very young Courville connected with Jeremy team that will grow before your Anderson for a 13 yard touch- eyes. If they continue to give the down pass. On their next offensive effort that they are putting forth, drive, the Wildcats got down to the they will be a force to be reckoned Woodlawn 12 yard line after a 53 with at the end of the season.

Central Looks to Return to Winning Ways against Catholic By Josh Walker The Wildcats (1-2) will travel to Memorial Stadium Friday night to take on the Catholic High School Bears (0-3). Catholic moved out of Central’s district this past year, so this great rivalry will have no district implications this year. Central has won the past three meetings and will look to build on an impressive offensive performance this past week. The Bears return 7 starters (2 on offense, 5 on defense). They come in with losses to Zachary, Denham, and Mandeville (all of which are unbeaten). It should be a battle to the finish if the games from previous years mean anything. Come support your Wildcats Friday night as they look to get to 2-2 on the season and get back on the right path. CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, September 22, 2011 SPORTS 13 Parklane Academy Takes a Win over Central Private Photos by Selser Photography

Ryan Bowman fights through Parklane defenders Morgan Miley runs in for the tackle

Austin Pierce drags down a Parkview player Landon Boudreaux races up the field Syrshawn Fitch makes an impressive stop for the defense Photos by Selser Photography Central Slammers Youth Basketball The Rebels fell to Parklane last Friday, 41-0. CP is gearing up for a home game this Friday at 7 PM. Come out to cheer on the Rebels in Looking for Players & Coaches their game against Bowling Green. Come join us for fun and the most competitive youth basketball league in the area! Teams are being formed for the fall/winter 2011-2012 sea- son. Competition begins in November. Any child ages 6-12 interested in playing in Central’s Biddy Basketball League, or adults interested in SPECTRUMFITNESS coaching a team, please contact us: Matt Ross at 225-252-2466 or Tom- my Abbott at 504-722-6638 or 225-261-9580. E-mail: tdabbott@bell- south.net. Website: http://centralslammersbasketball.shutterfly.com/. Now Open 24 Hours central location

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3rd Place -5 stringer -10.33lbs- Troy David and Kevin Waggenspack

Submitted by Tina Kaufman with at school. This 10-week after Photo by Lorri King school Kids Club founded by Aaron Three Central students have be- Williams introduces students to the gun the process of filming a TV craft of journalism, teleprompter 1st Place- 5 stringer- 10.88lbs -Rodney 2nd Place-5 stringer-10.41lbs- & Big Bass- sitcom weekly. The INFORMER reading, and acting for tv sitcoms, Higginbotham and Gene Branum 3.68lbs- Jesse Jones & Dylan Vincent will air every Saturday on channel and gives them a chance to cre- 10 on MPD Kids club cox channel ate video narratives for television, at noon. Alexandra Johnson, a Cen- online, and festival outlets. In this tral Intermediate student, Brock 10-week program, each student is Kaufman, Central Middle School, challenged with producing and act- and Chaislyn King, a Victory Acad- ing in short narratives of increasing emy student, are part of the Motion complexity. These classes and our Picture Development program at student narratives, sketches, and Celtic Media Center. The TV sit- skits will be televised weekly as a com is about a group of Middle part of our Educational & Instruc- School Students that are faced with tional (EI) television broadcast in real life issues. THE INFORMER order to highlight our students and is the name of their school paper, promote their works. If you missed and these talented actors portray an episode visit the online tv sta- characters in the Middle School and tion at http://digitalmediala.com/ solve different issues they are faced tv/. Central Rotary members Deana Blacklock, Craig Harris, Lucky Ross, Jennifer Hinton, Jerry Lee, Doug Blacklock, Kenny Wall, Brad Pine, David Latona

God’s Helping Hands from St. Alphonsus CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, September 22, 2011 PUZZLES 15

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Jared Roland Wil- on Sunday, September 18, 2011. liams and Alina S. Williams of Rev. John Williams, 62, graduated Prairieville; grandchildren, Grace from Pine Grove High School and Williams, Faith Williams, Eliza- then Southeastern Louisiana Uni- beth Shoup and John Brian Shoup; versity. He received his Masters brothers, David M. Williams and of Theology from Perkins School wife Rosanne of Holden and Pat- of Theology at Southern Method- rick D. Williams of Hammond; ist University. He was ordained sister, Dr. Karen L. Williams and a Deacon in the Louisiana Con- husband Davy Brooks of Ham- ference of the United Methodist mond; seven nieces and nephews, Church in June 1972 and an El- brother-in-law, R.C. Palmer and Lindsay Lea Engels of Central and The bridegroom is the son of Brent der in June 1976. Rev. Williams wife Joyce and brother-in-law James Noah Leger of Church Point, and Janie Leger of Church Point. He served Churches throughout the Don Palmer all of Ft. Myers, FL. will exchange vows on Saturday Oc- is the grandson of the Maudrie Leger tober 29, 2011 in Seacrest, Florida. and the late Dewey Leger of Church Louisiana Conference including He was preceded in death by his The bride-elect is the daughter Point and Clifford and Janet Dronet Baton Rouge, Vinton, Logansport, parents, Albert Newman Williams Michael and Jami Engels of Cen- of New Iberia. James is a 1999 grad- Shreveport, Luling, DeRidder, and Gladys Jewel Williams. Visi- tral. She is the granddaughter of Mr. uate of Notre Dame High School of Calhoun and Slidell. He served on tation will be on Thursday, Sept. and Mrs. Henry and Beverly Engels Acadia Parish and a 2005 graduate The Louisiana Conference Board 22, 2011 at Blackwater United of Central and the late Richard and of Louisiana State University. He is of Ordained Ministry for 16 years Methodist Church from 5 pm until Jean Browning of Central. Lindsay employed as an Independent Con- and on the Commission on Chris- 7 pm with a prayer service at 6pm is a 2001 Graduate of Central High tractor for East Baton Rouge Parish tian Unity and Interreligious Con- with Bishop William Hutchinson School. She is employed with the and is also a Chief Petty Officer in cerns for eight years. He was loved officiating. Visitation will resume East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office. the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. as a husband, father, pastor, men- on Friday at 10 am until memorial tor and friend. He had a heart for services at 11 am conducted by the ministry and loved people, regard- Rev. Carole Cotton Winn. In lieu Tara Kitchens and Steven Morris ing everyone as a beloved child of of flowers, donations may be made God. He is survived by his wife, to Blackwater United Methodist to Marry on October 15 Rev. Marie Palmer Williams; son Church, Centenary College, Per- and daughter-in-law, Dr. James kins School of Theology, MD An- Newman Williams, MD and Beth derson Cancer Center, Mary Bird Williams of Geismar; daughter Perkins Cancer Center or Louisi- and son-in-law, Rev. Sarah Wil- ana United Methodist Happening. liams Shoup and Brian J. Shoup of Arrangements by Rabenhorst East. Sign Up Soon for Pride of Louisiana Pageant The Pride of Louisiana Pageant is being held on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Babies to 21 years old are welcome! You don’t want to miss this! There will be beautiful crowns and custom sashes! For more information, go to www. prideoflouisiana.webs.com or contact Kellie Alford at cheerbooster.com.

Tara Kitchens and Steven Morris Community College. She is employed will marry on October 15, 2011 at with Dr. Gerard Bossier D.D.S. Greystone Country Club in Denham Her finance is the son of Steve and Springs, Louisiana. The bride elect Marylin Morris of Denham Springs, is the daughter of Tim and Tammy Louisiana and the grandson of Loise Kitchens and granddaughter of Tom- Harris and the late Clarence Harris, my and Phyllis Frazier and Jimmy Arnett Morris and Barbara Miley. and Jan Kitchens all of Central, Loui- He is a graduate of Northeast High siana. School and employed at Superior The bride elect is a graduate of Cen- Steel of Baton Rouge. The couple tral High School and a Baton Rouge will reside in Pride, Louisiana.