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Old School CENTRAL Site — The Central Commu- nity School Board is seeking ideas from the public on the future use of the old Central Middle School property on the southeast corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads. The site includes 29 acres of land, the old school building, Wildcat Sta- dium, and parking. The school board held a pub- lic hearing to receive comments Monday night at the Central High School Theatre and will continue to receive ideas through the end of October. At Monday’s hearing, ideas included: • Creation of a City Center with Provost Jolice by Photo City Hall, post office, school board office, civic auditorium, and commer- BLACKWATER METHODIST PUMPKIN PATCH — Natalie Payne picked out her See FUTURE on Page 11 pumpkin from among 3,000 at Blackwater Methodist Church on Blackwater Road. Fall Brings Pumpkin Patch, Festivals CENTRAL — Now that fall is events, which compete with Hal- compete. in the air, the people of Central loween and “Trick or Treating.” The annual Pumpkin Patch is are once again preparing for Fall Thousands of Central families at- already underway at Blackwater

Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo Festivals, which take the place tend Fall Festivals at more than a Methodist Church, and churches of Halloween for most Central dozen churches in the Central area. are beginning to announce their Fall At Fall Festivals, there are rides, Festival schedules (see Page 15). COUNTRY VILLAGE — Jennifer De- families. During the week lead- Gram and son Amory enjoy the swing at her ing up to Halloween, churches in contests, prizes, and lots of food Read the Oct. 25 issue of Central grandparents’ Country Village. See Page 4 Central are busy preparing major and drink. Halloween can hardly City News for a complete listing. Central Rolls to 5-1, Faces Walker Friday Wildcats Wiped Artificial Turf with Broncos, 45-28 Woody Jenkins Editor, Central City News

ZACHARY — No. 12-ranked Cen- tral High secured its position at the top of District 4-5A with a convinc- ing 45-28 victory over Zachary Friday night at Bronco Stadium. But the game was in doubt un- til early in the 3rd quarter when Wildcat safety Paul Broussard put it away for Central. Central was leading 24-14 but Zachary was on the Wildcat five- yard line and appeared ready to score, which would have made the game a tight 24-21. But Broussard scooped up a Jenkins Woody by Photos Zachary fumble and roared more See 90-YARD on Page 8 CENTRAL’S JAKE MYERS caught passes for 136 yards during last week’s 45-28 victory over Zachary at Bronco Stadium. 2 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, October 11, 2012

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Last week, a publication here in Attic Fans Are Best heat was the attic fan. like that. Without Central, which I will call Brand X, At night, if you were a child and electricity, the air ran a front-page story, entitled “Cen- your bed was near a window, you is thick and still. tral’s Image on the Line,” which was Woody Jenkins were in paradise. A cool breeze blew There’s no cross filled with personal attacks against Editor, Central City News across you, turning the heat of the ventilation. In fact, the Central City News and me. day into a delicious wind as luxuri- CENTRAL often the windows Words were hurled such as “racist, — Outdoor sweat is su- ous as it gets. Woody Jenkins are permanently offensive, defamatory, accusatory, perior to indoor sweat. After being Sometimes, it would get down- locked down. speculative, presumptuous, unten- without power for four days in the right cold, and Mama would put a Everything today has to have a able, irrational, ignorant, harmful, aftermath of Isaac, I was reminded blanket over me. With the windows lock. When we moved back to Baton and probably libelous.” The attack once again that houses built today are open, you’d hear the sounds of the Rouge and lived on Conrad Drive piece took up more than a full page strictly for use with air conditioning, night. Wolves howling in the dis- near Istrouma High, I remember that of Brand X. especially in a Louisiana summer. tance. Our dog answering. The cows, we seldom locked our doors. When What was the crime of the Cen- But do you remember the days horses, and chickens making their we went on vacations to Destin in the tral City News and of me person- when houses were built with “good nighttime sounds, especially if some- 1950’s and 1960’s, we never locked ally? Supposedly, our crime was the cross ventilation”? A good house al- thing disturbed them. them. publication of a Letter to the Editor ways had it. The house had to be po- Everything seemed so natural. A Not for the reason you think. It — not anything I wrote but the fact sitioned and the windows configured summer rain storm with lightning wasn’t a lackadaisical attitude about that we provided a forum for one of so as to take advantage of the natural would wake you up. crime. There was crime in those days our readers. The letter to the editor wind currents. When it rained, Daddy would turn but not as much. by Mr. Andy Ash of Central decried A house with good cross ventilation off the attic fan, because it wasn’t We left our door unlocked because the use of illegal aliens by contractors was quite livable in the summer time. necessary and would blow the rain Mama and Daddy knew our neigh- doing business with the government. Do you remember attic fans? bors might need to borrow something Mr. Ash’s views are not unusual in or check on things. “What if there’s Central or anywhere else in America, Community Press 2012 Publication Schedule a fire?” Daddy asked. “I don’t want because we have between 11 million them to break down the door.” and 20 million illegal aliens in the Capital City News - 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month So we didn’t lock the door. But , and the largest group Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday before publication when we’d come back from a trip, it is from Mexico. Millions of them are Capital City News is distributed in South Baton Rouge & Central wasn’t unusual to walk in the house working here illegally. As a result, Central City News - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month and find a fresh baked pie waiting for American citizens in all 50 states — Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday before publication us on the kitchen table. One of the not just in Central — are very upset neighbors would be baking and re- that illegal aliens are not only work- Central City News is distributed primarily in the City of Central membered the day we were coming ing here illegally but in many cases NOTE: Both newspapers cover news in Central home. their jobs are being paid for with our Thursday, Oct. 18 Capital City News Thursday, Nov. 29 Central City News “Welcome back!” the note would tax dollars. Election Guide Central Christmas Parade say. But it was never signed. It was a rather obscure letter, be- Thursday, Oct. 25 Central City News Thursday, Dec. 6 Capital City News After Isaac, with the power out for cause its headline was tiny, only 17 Thursday, Nov. 1 Capital City News Thursday, Dec. 13 Central City News four days, I tried sitting in the house, points. The body type you are read- but it was unbearable for more than a ing right now is 11 points. Thursday, Nov. 8 Central City News Thursday, Dec. 20 Christmas Edition few minutes. But, according to Brand X, the Thursday, Nov. 15 Capital City News for both newspapers No publications Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, 2013 Too darn hot! publication of this Letter to the Edi- Tuesday, Nov. 20 Christmas Gift Guide So I passed a lot of time clear- tor put “Central’s Image on the Line.” for both newspapers ing the debris from five acres. It was In other words, the publication of this good, honest sweat, the kind you single letter was so damaging that it See COUNTRY on Page 3 HOME FOR SALE AREA 4 6315 AUDUSSON DR. 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Candidates there are: • Dwayne Bailey, Republican But Clerk Ready • Gary Landrieu, Democrat • , Republican BATON ROUGE — A large turnout is • Cedric Richmond, Democrat expected Nov. 6, as voters surge to • Caleb Trotter, Libertarian the polls to vote for President and Candidates for the Louisiana Vice President, Mayor-President Supreme Court are: of East Baton Rouge Parish, and • John Michael Guidry, (D) Associate Justice of the Louisiana • Toni Higginbotham, (R) Supreme. • Jeff Hughes (R) But parish Clerk of Court Doug • Tim Kelley (R) Welborn says his office is ready for • Bill Morvant (R) the challenge. Welborn spoke and • Mary Olive Pierson (D) answered questions at the Ronald • Jeffry Sanford, No Party Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon at • Duke Welch (R) Café Américain on Jefferson Hwy. For more information on all the Welborn said Early Voting will candidates, read the Capital City begin Oct. 23 and continue through News Election Guide on Oct. 18. 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Voters in East Baton Rouge Par- Jenkins Woody by Photo BATON ROUGE — The newly- ish will face the following choices formed Chamber of Commerce of for President: CLERK OF COURT DOUG WELBORN, a native of Central and former Metro Coun- East Baton Rouge will hold a Stra- • , Democrat cilman from Central, is serving his 21st year as Clerk of Court for East Baton Rouge. tegic Planning Session from 9:30 • , Republican • James Harris, Socialist Workers Liberation Party. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the • , Constitution • , Libertarian In the race for Congress from Chamber office, 7047 Jefferson • , Socialist • , Prohibition the 6th Congressional District, vot- Hwy., Suite A. The new Chamber • , Green Party • Samm Tittle, We the People ers will choose among: is affiliated with the U. S. Chamber • , Justice • , Socialism and 2• col.Bill x Cassidy, 8” Republican of Commerce. Country Living in the City: A Letter to the Editor Continued from Page 2 letter, the letter writer, the Central Days A Week! threatened to destroy Central’s image City News, and me. 7 Week! and with it everything we have all If you believe the attacks against 4-7 p.m. Dine in only. worked so hard to accomplish over the Central City News by Brand X the past years! were caused by our publishing a Let- Brand X presented Mr. Ash’s letter ter to the Editor, you probably also not as a legitimate view that an Amer- believe the attack against the U.S. $5 Frozen ican might have as he sees his own consulate in Benghazi was caused by Margarita a YouTube video. But I’ll leave to you $ government allowing millions of il- figuring out the “why” of the attack. Celebrating legals to cross our borders, take jobs, 54 1.75 commit crime, and/or get on welfare. As an author of the Freedom from Ice No, this was presented as a viewpoint Discrimination Article of the current Years! Cold Louisiana Constitution — perhaps ... found in Central that might give the the strongest prohibition against ra- Don’s world the idea that we in Central have cial discrimination in America — I ur Ne “unfounded and outdated stereotypes Yo ighboorr don’t think I’ve ever been called a hohood Tr n! of racial intolerance and prejudice.” racist before. But this kind of attack is aditio Yet, instead of hiding away this not unusual for Brand X. They have Visit Don’s Seafood & Steak House in Letter to the Editor in hopes that no launched many similar attacks against Baton Rouge--home of the ORIGINAL sensible person would ever read it Mayor Pro Tem Ralph Washington, or associate it with Central, Brand Councilman Tony LoBue, Council- Seafood Platter and where our world X decided to publish the offending man Wayne Messina, and anyone letter on its front page and to devote else who dares to speak the truth and famous HUSHPUPPIES are served FREE! more than a page to condemning the be an independent voice in Central.

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COUNTRY VILLAGE — Seniors from Greenwell Springs Baptist Church enjoyed food and fellowship at Country Village on Greenwell Springs Road Saturday morning.

STEP BACK IN TIME — Visitors to the Country Village step back in time to Central in the early 1900’s with a general store, one-room schoolhouse, and much more.

HOSTS — Hilton and Thelma Pray have created the village with love and patience. CENTRAL CITY NEWS October 11, 2012 5 Springs Seniors to Travel in Time

UNIQUE EXPERIENCE — The old farmhouse gives visitors the chance to experience the “modern” conveniences of 1900. At right, the old post office is not yet complete.

ALL AGES enjoy the Country Village. Shown are (left to right) Kathleen Foretich, Amory DeGraw, Guy Havard, Lynn Boesch, and Bobbie Young. Central’s Country Village Step Back in Time to Early 1900’s Hilton & Thelma Pray Oct. 6, 2012 Photo Essay by Woody Jenkins The village includes a rooster and hens.

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Wildcats make their entrance Everyone came out to support the Wildcats and fight breast cancer Central Middle League Champions Record 7-0 Central 25 Live Oak 8 Central 35 E. Feliciana 18 Central 20 Plaquemine 8 Central 32 Baker 7 Central 18 Hammond 6 Central 14 W. Feliciana 12 Central 38 Zachary 20 Final Game E. Feliciana at Central 5:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 16 Photos by Jolice Provost Now Accepting Primary Care Patients Central STAT Care ... Unless You Want To Wait • Short wait times • Call ahead seating • Fast treatment • Good working relationship • Less expensive than an ER • with many specialists in • Personalized service • the area 225.261.4493 9 am to 9 pm 7 Days A Week 11055 Shoe Creek Dr. • Central, La. 70818 Bryan Barrett, MD • Michael Romaguera, MD Visit us online at www.statcareclinic.net CENTRAL CITY NEWS October 11, 2012 7 38-20 Win over Zachary Middle School

The Wildcats celebarate the 38-20 victory over Zachary CENTRAL — The Central Middle School Wildcats won a decisive 38- 20 victory over Zachary Tuesday night at Wildcat Stadium to clinch the Baton Rouge Boys’ Athletic League Championship. Central, which is now 7-0, will attempt to finish the season unde- feated when they host East Felici- ana at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Wildcat Stadium. In the Zachary game, No. 1 Josh Herbert took the opening kickoff for a Wildcat touchdown. Coaches for the Wildcats are head Central and Zachary shaking hands after the game coach Tommy Hilliard, Joe Pezant, Kobie Griffin, Sean Faciane, Byron Josh Herbert Lewis, and Leroy Williams.

Bailey Creppel, Troy Creppel, and Camille Provost 8 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, October 11, 2012 90-Yard Scoop-Up-and-Run by Paul

Hunter Cazes, Brett Courville, Jake Myer, and Coach J’Mikel Dykes Lamonte Janeau takes on the Zachary Bronco defense

Paul Broussard scores Wildcat offense with Brett Courville and Lamonte Janeau in the backfield Brett Courville Continued from Page 1 Ragusa, and Thomas Eddlemon. “The offensive line had its best than 90 yards for a Central touch- game of the season,” coach Sid Driving Around With Clothes In Your Car? down. Suddenly, the score was said. He also mentioned Greg Central 31 and Zachary 14, instead Noel who performed well on kick- of 24-21. What a game-changer! offs, field goals, extra points, and Broussard crossed the goal-line punts. Noel’s accuracy kept the way ahead of his Bronco pursuers ball away from Bronco Donald under the protection of a host of Gage, a Houston commitment who Wildcat defenders. He looked strong should never be allowed to touch but told coaches later than it felt the ball. Gage ended the game with like a Mack truck was on his back. zero returns, which brought smiles Broussard’s heroics were just to the Central coaching staff. part of a fine performance by the Coach Edwards also mentioned Central defense, coach Sid Ed- Devon Gales, the wide receiver wards said. He paid special tribute who not only catches the ball but to John Milton, Ashton Stokes, Dal- is a ferocious blocker and makes a ton Holdman, Tevaughn Lee, Tony See CENTRAL on Page 10 Central 45 Zachary 28 Friday, Oct. 12 • Central at Walker $3.89 per piece SPECIAL Photo Essay by Woody Jenkins on 3 items or more Most Pieces

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Devon Gales shakes hands after the game. Coach David Simoneaux, Ashton Stokes, Coach J’Mikel Dykes, Brett Courville, and Coach Brandon Lagroue Continued from Page 8 fense but will need a top-flight Sizing Up District 4-5A. Cen- Denham Springs and Scotlandville tremendous contribution. performance from its defense tral’s performance against Zach- as “ultra talented and large.” During this Friday’s Central to stay with Central. Both Cen- ary left the Wildcats (5-1, 1-0) as Coach David Simoneaux. game at Walker, all eyes will be on tral and Walker are the Wildcats. the clear leader in District 4-5A. Coach Sid Edwards commended Walker’s premiere running back Central goes into the Walker Based on their records against non- offensive coach David Simoneaux Carlton Perkins, Mr. Everything game with no major injuries. Nev- district foes, the current standings for a “masterful game plan” against and an SEC prospect. A four-year ertheless, they are pretty banged would probably be 1. Central, 2. Zachary and excellent play calling starter who is 5’11, 195, he can be up, as can be expected at this point Denham Springs, 3. (tie) Scotland- in the 1st quarter. “It was our best in the season. ville and Zachary, 5. Live Oak, and 1st quarter this season,” he said. expected to give Central all it can HHH HHH handle. Walker has a capable of- 6. Walker. Coach Sid describes Denham vs. Central on a Thursday. Mark your calendar. Next week, Denham will come to Wildcat Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 18. A rare Thursday game. HHH College Prospects. It’s always difficult to predict who on the Cen- tral roster college scouts will take See CENTRAL on Page 16

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BALL BOYS perform great service for Central Wildcat team. CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, October 11, 2012 11

SchoolFuture Board of Central Middle Property Seeks Comment Council Rejects On Use of Land Plan to Rezone By November 1 Property Across Continued from Page 1 From Old CMS cial and retail developments. • Construction of a Sports Com- CENTRAL— The Central City plex with lighted baseball and softball Council Tuesday night reject- fields ed a proposed rezoning of the • A new high school commercial building on the • A vo-tech facility • Some combination of all of the northeast corner of Hooper and above. Sullivan roads from Rural to Supt. Mike Faulk said Wednes- Light Commercial. day that members of the public Brandon Dotson had planned wishing to make proposals or sub- to build 5,000 square feet of re- mit ideas or comments should drop BREAK IN THE ACTION — After completing the regular Central school board meet- tail space on the lot, which was them off at the school board office at ing 30 minutes early, school officials stood in recess Monday night before the start of a formerly a car dealership. 13421 Hooper Road, Suite 6, Cen- public hearing on use of the old Central Middle School property at Hooper and Sullivan. But Council members said tral, LA 70818 or email them to him Shown (left to right) are Supt. Mike Faulk, member Will Easley, and architect Phil Rutter. at [email protected] by Oct. 31. they are awaiting details of a He said a decision could be made • Coach Sid Edwards favored proposed City Center Over- before the end of the year. building a Sports Complex on part of lay Plan for the area around Comments from the public hearing the property including a lighted base- the corner of Hooper and Sul- included the following: ball and softball field. livan. Assistant to the mayor • Dr. Keith Holmes said the prop- • Anita Evans said Bellingrath David Barrow said Wednesday erty is one of the most valuable assets Hills Elementary and Tanglewood the overlay plan, which would of the school system and that it should should be moved to the high school, place additional regulations on be used to bring in revenue to the sys- and the old Middle School property tem, not just used for a sports com- should become the new Central High new construction in the zone, plex. School. should be complete in January. • Kelly Russell, a landscape archi- • Aaron Moak said development of In 2010, the Council delayed tect and land planner, said the prop- the property should be a joint venture a proposed rezoning of the ser- erty has tremendous possibilities and between the city and school board. vice station on the southwest could provide perpetual revenue for He advocated preserving the old Girls corner of the same intersection the school system by leasing it out. IDEAS — Among members of the public Gym and renovating the old Audito- for the same reason. • Elva Jo Crawford said a road submitting ideas for the future of the old rium, which was condemned in the Barrow said overlay zones should be built from Central High Central Middle School property were Cen- 1980’s. School north across Wax Road and tral head football coach and Central High • Woody Jenkins said the property are being used in Baton Rouge then northwest to the old middle graduate and nurse Elva Jo Crawford. is the ideal City Center that Central for streets such as Government, school. She said the old Girls Gym has needed. He said it could be a de- Bluebonnet, and Jefferson in should be preserved as a historic build- assembly center should be built on the order to upgrade the areas. ing and used as a museum, and that an property. See SCHOOL on Page 12 17613 Lake Pass Drive Bellingrath Lakes Subdivision ththAnniversaryAnniversary 1212Customer66 Appreciation Sale! Months $$ $999 NoInterest* Minimum Purchase 24 Tempur-Pedic12 Not6 Included6 Executive Home With Pool in Central Community School District 12 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths with 2,388 sq.ft. living area

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HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY MILESTONES Milestones Bonnie Drummond celebrated her Send your milestones to centralci- Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths birthday on Sunday, Oct. 7 at Trinity [email protected] or email to 910 Anniversaries • Reunions Church in Baker. N. Foster, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

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Drake Easton Holcombe 90th Birthday at Trinity Church CJ and Meagan (Miley) Hol- BAKER — Bonnie Drummond combe are proud to announce the celebrated her 90th birthday Sun- birth of their son, Drake Easton. day, Oct. 7, 2012, with a reception Drake was born at 2:19 p.m. at Trinity Church in Baker. In at- Aug. 17, 2012, at Woman’s Hos- tendance were many family mem- pital. He weighed eight pounds, bers and friends. seven ounces, and was 22 inches The reception was hosted by her long. four daughters and spouses, Candi Proud grandparents are Randy and James Lee, Sandra and Jeffrey and Mary Miley of Central and French, Cynthia Blalock, and Lin- Carolyn and Doodie Holcombe of Zachary. Great-grandparents are da and Mack McKinney. Gene and Dolly Miley of Central, the late Lynell and Laura Strick- Bonnie is a resident of Cen- land of Baton Rouge, Harold and Vergie Booty of Zachary, and Jane tral and native of Baker. She was Snow of Birmingham, Ala. honored with a plaque for faithful and meritorious service to Trinity Aubree Claire Decell Church. She has been a member of Hunter and Amanda (Savoie) Decell are the church for 36 years. proud to announce the birth of their daugh- Phoography Style Southern LA by Photo She has 17 grandchildren, 29 ter, Aubree Claire. great-grandchildren, and one great Aubree was born at 7:26 p.m. on June Bonnie Drummond great-grandchild. 18, 2012, weighed eight pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Keit and Lauri . Deaths , Decell of Baton Rouge and Donald and Lisa Savoie of LaPlace. Proud great-grand- parents are Richard and Bobbye Tucker of Lloyd Allen Avery He is survived by three daugh- Central, George and Pat (Decell) Irwin of ters, Linda Alonzo and husband Baton Rouge, Jackie and Gwen Miano of Devoted husband, father, grand- Gary, Theresa Oliver and husband Garyville and Don Savoie of LaPlace. father, great-grandfather, and friend Tommy, and Donna Avery; 10 to all who knew grandchildren, 28 great-grandchil- him, Lloyd Allen dren, and a sister, Ginger Loser of Landry Matthew Jobe Avery went to his Hershey, Pa. He was preceded in Matthew and Emily (Mullins) home in heaven on death by his parents Gus and Bes- Jobe are proud to announce the birth Wednesday, Oct. 3, sie Avery and eight siblings. of their third child, Landry Matthew. 2012. He will be most remembered for He was welcomed home by big sis- Allen’s memo- his sense of humor and his ability ters Avery Jobe and Erin Wilbanks. ry will be forever Landry was born Aug. 12, 2012. to put a smile on the face of every- cherished by his one who had the pleasure of meet- He weighed nine pounds, one ounce, beloved wife of Lloyd Avery and was 22 inches long. 58 years, Opal Lee Avery. Born ing him. His memory was honored Proud grandparents are Gene and on Dec. 9, 1930, he was a veteran with a memorial service on Tues- Sue Conerly from Central and Clem- of the Navy, served in the Korean day, Oct. 9 at Greenwell Springs on and Jean Mullins of Central. War and was a long-time resident Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell of Central. Springs Road. John Hall Atwood John and Stephanie Atwood are proud to announce the birth of their son, John Hall. He was welcomed home by his big sister, Landry Cath- erine. He was born on July 18, 2012, at Forrest General Hospital in Hat- tiesburg, Miss. at 8:10 a.m. and weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Ron and Cathy Huey of Central and John and Ann Atwood of Lumberton, Miss. His great-grandmother, Mary Gunter, is a resident of Zachary.

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What’s Happening AroundBible Central study will begin at 9 a.m. CENTRAL — Events coming up in Thursday, October 25 and around Central: “Ask the Doctor” • 12 noon Saturday, October 13 Dr. Joseph Nesheiwat with Zach- Romney/Walker Sign Waving ary Rheumatology will discuss the 9 a.m. to 12 noon symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and Help elect Mitt Romney as Presi- osteoarthritis and how to differenti- dent and Mike Walker as Mayor- ate between them during the “Ask President this Saturday. Come to the Doctor” Lunch and Learn session Republican Parish Headquarters at in the staff development classroom at 7047 Jefferson Hwy., Suite B, and Lane Regional Medical Center. Ad- volunteer to help out. It will be fun vance reservations are required by and will help inform voters that Early call 654-5263. The session is free Voting starts Oct. 23. and includes a light lunch. October 16 through 19 Thursday, October 25 Central High Book Fair 2002 State Champs Honored Central High School’s annual Book Redemptorist High School will Fair will be held Tuesday through honor the 2002 State Championship Friday. This is a great opportunity to football team at its game against the Christmas shop! The community is Dunham School. A gathering will invited. Parent volunteers are need- take place in the St. Gerard cafeteria ed. For information, call 261-3634 or at 5 p.m. Game time is 7 p.m. All who email [email protected] or pbor- played for Coach Sid Edwards are in- [email protected]. vited to attend. SUPREME COURT REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES were on-hand for the EBRP Re- Tuesday, October 16 publican Women’s Candidate Forum on Sept. 19. Shown are (1st row, left to right) vice Saturday, October 27 Central Biddy Basketball chair of membership for LFRW Betsey Otken Barnes, Central School Board member Rox- Benefit Golf Tournament Meeting • 6 p.m. anne Atkinson, and artist/community activist Gail Lloyd and (2nd row) 1st Circuit Court 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Biddy Basketball, a youth of Appeals Judges Jeff Hughes and Jewel “Duke” Welch and 19th JDC Judge Tim Kelley. A four-man Scramble Golf Tour- basketball league for boys ages 6-13, nament will be held at Fennwood will have their first coaches meet- publican Women are hosting a “Meet tory Festival will be held at the Pride- Country Club, 6003 Fennwood Dr., ing in the Central High School gym. the Candidates Forum” at Drusilla Chaneyville Library, 13600 Pride- Zachary, for Michael “Keith” Cro- Current coaches as well as anyone in- Seafood. Candidates on-hand will be Port Hudson Road. The Louisiana chet. Cost is $400 per team; $450 terested in coaching are invited to at- City Court Judges and Metro Coun- Country Store is the theme of this Gold Sponsor team and an ad at hole; tend. For information, email Tommy cil. The meeting is open to the pub- year’s festival. By popular demand $100 Silver Sponsor ad at hole; $20 Abbott at [email protected]. lic. Cost is $25. an “Old-Fashioned Cake Walk” will per person for hole in one. Auction Wednesday, October 17 be held. Children will enjoy a spe- and raffle. For information, contact Tuesday, October 16 cial appearance by Smokey the Bear Brenda Yarbrough at 954-0865 or Central Community Alliance Republican Women of Central 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. from the Louisiana Office of Forestry Yogi Doyle at 933-6794. Meeting • 7 p.m. and “the Little Red Hen” puppet per- The Central Community Alli- Sen. Bodi White will discuss the Saturday, October 27 election ballot for Nov. 6. For in- formance. For information, call 658- Istrouma Class of ’77 Reunion ance (CCA) will host their quarterly 1540. meeting of the Central Homeowners formation, call Debbie Dougherty at 7 to 11 p.m. 571-4252. Sunday, October 21 The Istrouma High Class of ’77 Association at the DEMCO com- proudly presents Rock-n-Reunion, a munity room, 16261 Wax Road. Thursday, October 18 Homecoming Services • 10:15 a.m. Sandy Creek Baptist Church, gathering for all 70’s grads at Reflec- Moderator will be David Barrow, Central High Hall of Fame tions, 9230 Cortana Place. Tickets chief administrative officer for the Ronnie Devall will be inducted 22834 Liberty Road, will have Home- coming Services. Music will be led are $75. Ticket includes unlimited City of Central. All homeowners into the Central High School Hall of buffet, beer, wine, and frozen drinks. and members of home-owner asso- Fame at half-time of the game against by Bro. Jeff Manchester and guest speaker will be Bro. Jack Varnado. Cash bar and security will be provid- ciations are invited to attend. top- Denham Springs. Game time is 7 ed. Music provided by Riptide. Con- ics will include neighborhood ac- p.m. There will be a reception in the Dinner on the grounds will follow. Please come and join in for this time tact Debbie Armoney at dbueche12@ tivities, crime, and building permit cafeteria of the new school complex yahoo.com or 261-6790. updates. The public is welcome. prior to the game at 5:30 p.m. of worship, fellowship, and praise. Wednesday, October 17 Saturday, October 20 Meet the Candidates Forum Community History Festival 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The East Baton Rouge Parish Re- The 4th annual Community His-

CENTRAL AREA GIRL SCOUTS Service Unit 104 had a Bridging Ceremony Satur- day, Sept. 15 at the Central Library to recognize girls who completed required acivities to transition from one level to the next level of Girl Scouts. Daisy leaders in Service Unit 104 worked with these girls to ensure they were ready to “Bridge Up” to the next level. The girls and guests in attendance enjoyed punch and cupcakes decorated with bridges made by one of the Daisy Leaders. Girls honored during the ceremony were (left to right) Lauryn, Rose, Madeline, Ava, Lauren, and Marquella. Let us help you create and maintain a beautiful smile for a lifetime ... Dr. Stephen J. Weilbacher 52nd Octoberfest Fair Family Dentistry Friday, Oct. 12 • 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 • 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 • 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Babin Boogie Band • Friday night, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Road House Band • Saturday 2 to 5 p.m. Live Auction Chris LeBlanc Band • Saturday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 Various talent groups Saturday and Sunday 3 p.m. Food • The best eating experience around Horse Shoe Tourney Hamburgers, sausage po-boys, fried fish, boudin balls, Saturday at 1 p.m. Sunday at 12:30 p.m. french fries, corn dogs, sweets, nachos, and chicken tenders 2321 Drusilla Lane, Ste. A • 928-3384 Fri.: Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Cook-off at 5:30 p.m. Raffles Sat.: Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya Cook-off at 11:30 a.m. Cosmetic • Preventative • Restorative Sun.: Food Fest 12:30 p.m. • $7 per person Bingo Special Buffet Lunch with Everyone’s Favorite Dishes Sat. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Kids Welcome! Sun. 12:30-3 p.m. Rides for All • Bracelets Available Starting at $20 SERVICES OFFERED St. Isidore Catholic Church • Corner of Plank & Thomas Lumineers • General Dentistry • Teeth Whitening • Full & Partial Dentures CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, October 11, 2012 15 Pumpkin Patch, Fall Festivals In, Around Central

Galilee Baptist Church, 11050 ATTENTION Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road, will have a Family Fall Fes- CHURCHES tival. Come for a night of fun with Send Fall Festival information to carnival games, inflatables, and even [email protected] a dunking booth. The whole family or [email protected] can enjoy a bowl of jambalaya and candy of course. Come and sign up for a chance to win a 40” flat screen Saturday, October 20 TV, Wii bundle with four games and Pumpkin Patch Car Show extra controller, a $200 Bass Pro gift 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. card, a Ricoh color copier, or many Exhibitor spaces are available for other great door prizes. For informa- the third annual Pumpkin Patch Car tion, call 654-5633. Show at Blackwater United Method- Wednesday, October 31 ist Church, 10000 Blackwater Rd. KidZone Karnival Fall Festival Open reservation ($20) will begin at 6 to 8 p.m. 8 a.m. the day of the show. For in- Victory Harvest Church, 3953 formation, contact Ben Browning at North Flannery Road, invites you 261-2546, John Dixon at 261-7557, and your family to join us for excit- or Blackwater United Methodist at ing games, candy, prizes, food, and 261-4646. BLACKWATER PUMPKIN PATCH — The Pumpkin Patch is now open! Blackwater fun! KidZone Karnival Fest Fall October 26, 27, and 31 United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Road, is once again hosting its incredible Festival is a safe alternative to Hal- Blood Creek Manor Pumpkin Patch with literally thousands of pumpkins for sale! All sale profits go to benefit loween for your children. There will missions supported by the church. Featured will be games, hay rides, car show, crafts be a Fire Safe House, candy cannon, Haunted House fair, space walk, and many other activities. Bring the whole family. No admission! For Blood Creek Manor Haunted giant slide, hay ride, Patches the Dog, information, call 261-4646 or visit www.blackwaterumc.org. On Page 1, Natalie Payne obstacle course, and much more. House, 6010 Wet Creek Ave, Green- visited the Patch on Monday with her grandmother. well Springs, will be open to the pub- lic on Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Saturday, October 27 Wednesday, October 31 Oct. 27, 7 to 10 p.m. and Halloween Pumpkin Patch Craft Show Sandy Creek Fall Festival night, Oct. 31, 7 to 9 p.m. There will 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6 to 8 p.m. Sandy Creek Baptist Church, be a Trick or Treat hayride and fun The Pumpkin Patch Craft Show Join Facebook and “Like” small child activities on Halloween will be held at Blackwater United 22834 Liberty Road will have a Fall night, 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $5 minimum Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwa- Festival. Everyone is invited for fun, Central City News donation. A portion will be donated ter Rd. Booth rental is still available, games, candy, prizes, food, and drink. to Lawson Hebert and his family. with indoor booths and electricity Wednesday, October 31 Non perishable food items will also available. For information, contact Jo Galilee Fall Festival be collected for the Central City Food Anne Lewis at 261-4646 or Joanne@ 6 to 8 p.m. Bank. blackwaterumc.org. 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 St. Alphonsus Health Fair Drew Hundreds 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, 910 N. Foster, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 DRIVERS — Busy chemical operation needs drivers! Good pay, benefits, and bonuses. CDL w/X End. and one year T/T exp. Martin Transport. 1-888-567-4973. 10/11/12 FOR SALE — Executive home in Central School District. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath with salt pool in Bellingrath Lakes. $317,000. Call 225-361-2727. 10/11/12 HOUSE CLEANING — 25 years’ experi- ence, references available, $65 min. Denise 225-328-5929. 11/01/12 HOUSE FOR SALE — Three bedrooms, two baths, 3+ acres, barn, three car carport, and workshop. On Old Settlement Road, Central district. Call 225-261-5773. 10/11/12 MECHANIC — Experienced with cargo tank inspection certification, able to do annual required tests including V, 1, K, P, L, T, HS, and UC. Great pay and benefits. MARTIN FOCUSING ON THEIR HEALTH, hundreds of Central residents attended the St. Alphonsus Health Fair last Tuesday, Oct. 2. TRANSPORT. 1-888-567-4973. 10/18/12 Shown (left to right) are John Desselle and Theresa Henderson, Stephanie Sanders of All About U Massage, and Flora Rivette.

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Rendering of Central Physical Therapy’s Indoor Sports Performance Complex CENTRAL — Central Physical sports instruction is at an all-time sooner, but the economy went ing skills headed up by current and Therapy announced plans to in- high. This new facility will make South in 2008 and put us a little former professional athletes corporate an indoor sports perfor- it available not just to the City of behind.” • Sports medicine that includes mance complex as part of a multi- Central, but to people from sur- Some of the programs to be of- concussion screenings, perfor- million dollar expansion to its rounding communities.” fered at CPT’s Sports Performance mance-based physical therapy, and facility at 13111 Hooper Road. Including a sports performance facility include: rehabilitation for athletic injuries The new 20,000 square foot in- complex in the expansion of CPT • NFL-like training aimed at • Fitness instruction for adults door sports performance complex has been part of co-owner Tom developing a young athlete’s full ranging from injury prevention to will house an artificial turf foot- Coplin’s vision for years. In fact, potential with nutrition education, weight-loss and body toning ball practice field, basketball court, he said, “My goal was to build it daily sessions aimed at improv- • Availability for people in the batting cages, and sports training Central community to use on a rec- equipment. reational basis The complex will complement a Central Players on Scouts’ Lists • Sports camps for underprivi- competition class, six-lane swim- Continued from Page 10 recruiters are Courville and Ragusa. leged youth ming pool to be housed in CPT’s an interest in. Right now, some of Both have what it takes to be out- Coplin expects to break ground new aquatics therapy center which the Wildcats being looked at are standing at the next level. Quarter- for the $6.5 million expansion of will be constructed as an adjoining • Brett Courville back Courville is not the biggest or Central Physical Therapy and the building. • Lamonte Janeau the fastest or the trickiest. But he is new Sports Performance Complex According to Central Physical • Devon Gales a great field general who, time and by year’s end. A feasibility study Therapy owner, Helen Balzli, “The • Tony Ragusa again, engineers a victory. He is a estimates the project will create as new sports performance facility • Thomas Eddlemon, who is be- great prospect for football or base- many as 63 jobs and generate ap- will provide unparalleled access to ing recruited by Henderson State ball. proximately $9.9 million in new superior performance training for • Jeremy Anderson, who is a Linebacker Ragusa is as tough economic activity for the City of individuals and teams all within prospect for Princeton. as nails and solid as solid as a rock. Central. one complex.” Balzli said, “The • Tyler Abadie, Louisiana Tech Some fortunate college will wake To learn more, contact Phil Rain- demand for private coaching and Two Wildcats who are not get- up and sign him up. ier or Tom Coplin at 261-7094. ting the attention they should from CityCity ofof CentralCentral SaveSave 2013 YellowYellow PagesPages www.centralcitynews.us® © 2012 Central Community DirectoryCity & Yellow Pagesof ® Central 2012 Yellow Pages 50% Published by the Central City News onon YourYour50% YellowYellow PagesPages AdAd Yellow Pages Yellow & Prepay Ad by October 19: Save 50% Pages Yellow & Prepay Ad by October 26: Save 40% Prepay Ad by November 2: Save 30% Prepay Ad by November 9: Save 20% Prepay Ad by November 16: Save 10% Paid after November 16: No Discount Final Copy Deadline: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 Publication Date: Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013 Column Width: 1 column = 2.25”; 2 columns = 4.6186”; 3 col- umns = 7.0” Size of Ads: Full page = 3 columns x 9”; 2/3 page = 2 columns x 9”; Trevor Sansone, Central High School Sets All-Time Louisiana High School 1/2 page = 3 columns x 4.42”; 1/3 page = 1 column x 9” or 2 columns Record in Indoor 55-Meter Dash

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