Two Wildcats Sign on with LSU-Eunice 2013 CHS Football on Country Legends 104.9 FM Tune in This Fall to 104.9 FM on Friday Nights to Hear Central High School Football

CENTRAL MARDI GRAS BALL CENTRAL SPEAKS NEXT WEEKEND! January 24, 2013 • Daily News at CentralSpeaks.com SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 7 Hooper Bridge over Amite Planned

Last week offi cials from the DOTD came to Central to unveil plans for the currently under study by the Louisiana Department of Transportation Hooper Road Extension to connect Central and Watson via a bridge over the and Development (LADOTD) in conjunction with the Federal Highway Amite River. Several plans were displayed, including the roundabout shown Administration (FHWA). The proposed extension of the widening of here, as well as alternatives for an overpass or a signal light. This process Hooper Road begins in East Baton Rouge Parish in the City of Central at will likely take a number of years and the actual construction is not yet Sullivan Road (LA 3034) on the west and continues to Greenwell Springs funded. However, most offi cials recognize that this is a necessary addition to Road (LA 37/64) on the east. The proposed extension of Hooper Road the roadway infrastructure of the Central area. Detail plans and presentations starts at Greenwell Springs Road on the west, crosses the Amite River into can be seen at www.dotd.la.gov under the "On the Move" section. Livingston Parish would end either at LA 16 or LA 1019 on the east. The According to the LADOTD: The Hooper Road Extension project is total length of the project is approximately 5.5 miles. Two Wildcats Sign On with LSU-Eunice 2013 CHS Football on Country Legends 104.9 FM Tune in this fall to 104.9 FM on Friday nights to hear Central High School Football. The Wildcats’ big move to FM has been made possible by the Central Men’s Club and Guaranty Broadcasting. Pre-game hits the airwaves at 6:30 every game night for the 2013 season. The project to take the games to the popular Country Legends 104.9 puts the Central Football broadcasts on par with any program in the state. Thanks go out to Photo by Michael Spangler. Central’s Gordy Rush of Guaranty Brittany Johnson, Daughter of T.J. and Kristen Johnson of Central, Signed with LSU-Eunice’s softball team Broadcasting for helping to make on January 18, 2013. Brittany has been a member of the varsity softball team at Central High for four years, and this possible. Companies interested is currently on the LA Lady Katz Tournament team. She received Second Team All District for the last two years in sponsoring the broadcast can email playing Center fi eld and second base. Brittany has Maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her high school career. [email protected]. Outside of softball, she has won a state championship in Power Lifting and has been a member of the Track and Athletic training team. Brittany has Plans to study Radiology at LSU-E and then further her Education at a four year university. Katie Flowers, daughter of Billy and Shari Flowers of Central, signed with LSU- Eunice January 18, 2013. Her primary position for the CHS softball team is Catcher. Her freshman year she was awarded First Team All District as an outfi elder along with the All-Metro Team. Her sophomore year she was awarded Second Team All District along with the "Big Stick" award. Her junior year Katie was awarded First Team All District as a catcher and Second Team All Metro. She was also a two year member of the volleyball team. She currently holds a 3.3 G.P.A. She plans to attend LSU-E to get a degree in the study of Elementary Education. 2 COMMENTARY Thursday, January 24, 2013 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition I Love It When a Plan Comes Together Thank You to Seale Cooking in Central has a new home at “Amazing Place” on Blackwater Road. The Funeral Home Cooking in Central pavilion has been built. The Having to make funeral arrangements are hard volunteers have begun meeting and planning enough but on December 10, 2012 we lost our for this year’s event. Despite weather delays son, Jonathan, in a motor vehicle accident and we and the tremendous amount of work required decided to use Seale Funeral in Central for the to pull off Central’s annual festival, Cooking In services. Bobby Suchman and John Minton who are Central will take place May 10th & 11th. I love the Funeral Directors along with John’s wife Belinda it when a plan comes together. and Jill Seale, are truly some of the most caring and The Central Men’s Club has been working compassionate individuals that we have ever met. with Guaranty Broadcasting to take CHS They went above and beyond anything that we could Football broadcasting to the next level. This fall have imagined for Jonathan’s service. John knew that fans can tune in to Country Legends 104.9 FM Jonathan designed and built custom trucks and cars every game night to hear the Wildcat football George Peppard played team leader Hannibal so when we walked into the funeral home John had experience on this premier FM station. Thanks a picture of Jonathan on one of the flat screens and a Smith in the 80’s TV action show “The A-Team”. go out to the Central Men’s Club and Central’s picture of a custom red truck on the other screen. We The 60 minute show was always filled with own Gordy Rush of Guaranty Broadcasting for could not have been more touched to see that. Bobby, unexpected twists and potential failures, but helping to make this happen. I love it when a John, Belinda and Jill were so accommodating to the members of the A-Team would always find plan comes together. a way to work together, overcome the pitfalls, This community overcame tremendous our family and guest and went above and beyond and get the job done. Then, with the mission odds to create a city and form a school system. to make everyone as comfortable as possible. We accomplished, Hannibal would smile and say Legal challenges, legislative battles, petitions, had an idea that a lot of people would attend but we “I love it when a plan comes together.” and an election were hurdles that our team has would have never guessed that the number was at Since November Central citizens and already overcome. Now, even as the next set least 600. It is our belief that one reason for the large representatives of Central’s charitable and of challenges of infrastructure, growth and turnout was because we chose to have the services in service organizations have worked together to economic development are worked through, our Community. The staff of Seale worked tirelessly honor two special men. Tuesday night School look around you. Some of the best schools in to move the guest into the Funeral Home and tried to Board Member Will Easley was honored as the state…the 12th largest city in Louisiana, yet assist with the traffic jam that was caused on Hooper Central’s 2012 Citizen of the Year and Fire miles and miles of rural living…new business Road. Our family will be forever indebted to our new Chief Bill Porche was given the Lifetime opportunities and beautiful neighborhoods. friends at Seale. Residents of Central have longed Citizenship Award. A hundred friends, family, Thank you to all 27,000 of you who have, to have a Funeral Home and we could not be more co-workers and community members came out each in your own way, created what is now the blessed to have Seale Funeral Home and the caring to express their appreciation. I love it when a City of Central. I love it when a plan comes staff be a part of our Community. plan comes together. together. Richard and Susan Love

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Photos by Dave Freneaux At their fi rst monthly meeting of 2013, the Republican Women of Central installed new offi cers. The 2013 offi cers are President Debbie Dougherty, 1st Vice President June Dupuy, 2nd Vice President Betsy Barnes, Recording Secretary Tommie Morden, Corresponding Secretary Lauren Ventrella (not pictured), Treasurer Louise Rauls, Past President Joan Lansing, and Members at Large (not pictured) Judy Clay and Claudette Whisnatt. Also at the meeting, RWC members heard from the following guest speakers: Louisiana Supreme Court Judge Elect Jeff Hughes, 1st Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Mike McDonald, and Family Court Judge Charlene Charlet Day. The speakers are pictured below with Sen. Bodi White and RWC President Debbie Dougherty.

Photos by Michael Spanger At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, CCSS School Board member Will Easley (pictured at top with wife Dot) was recognized as the 2012 Citizen of the Year, and Fire Chief Bill Porche (pictured above with wife Allison) was honored with the Lifetime Citizenship Award. Both men were given a plaque and the Key to the City. Thank you to these two men for their service to our community.

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www.ScottWilsonRep.com Paid for by the Scott Wilson Campaign 4 CITY Thursday, January 24, 2013 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Two Arrested in Burglary Man Arrested for String of of Local Home Local Vehicle Burglaries Submitted by EBRSO Wright went into the residence but he Submitted by EBRSO the accused his rights per Miranda East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Deputies just followed Wright into the residence East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office Warnings at which time he stated he were dispatched to a residence located and that nobody was home. Wilkens Armed Robbery and Burglary understood. Clifford Smith agreed to at 11979 Gurney Rd.on a burglary in stated that the homeowner came in on Detectives began an investigation answer questions. Smith stated that progress. them and held them at gunpoint until on 12/27/2012 in reference to a rash he has a Crystal Meth and an opiate The victim arrived home and Deputies arrived. of vehicle burglaries concentrated addiction which costs him about $150 noticed a strange vehicle (white Dodge Wilkens stated that Brandon Wright around the Hooper Rd, Devall Rd, a day. He commits burglaries to buy Durango) under his carport and the was going to burglarize the house but he and Cimmaron Dr area. Detectives drugs. Smith states that he is usually rear door to his residence open. was just with him in the house.Wilkens conducted surveillance and observed on meth late at night and he can’t The victim heard noises in the residence further stated that they burglarized a white male identified as Cliffton always remember the exact locations and observed the accused and his residences on Jacocks Rd about two Smith who was frequenting these of the vehicles he burglarized. accomplice fleeing out the front door months ago in Zachary where they stole areas late at night on foot. Smith stated that he is friends with of his residence as he entered through electronics from several residences. On 1/5/2013 Detectives observed Johnny Kemp and that the night that the back door. The victim fled out the A witness observed their white in Johnny Kemp and Smith in Kemp’s detectives had surveillance on them back door and went to his vehicle and color utility vehicle in the area at the Ford truck riding in Cimmaron they had Crystal Meth and were retrieved his hand gun. The victim was time of the burglaries. Wilkens stated Subdivision at approximately 0345 using methamphetamine. Detective between the suspects and their vehicle that the vehicle they were caught in . The suspects came around the house today, a white Dodge Durango, is the hours. Detectives observed that Smith Michelli asked Smith why the with their hands up. The victims father vehicle they were using at the Jacock would take a path behind his trailer, burglaries have slowed down as of arrived and they had both suspects at Rd. burglaries. This interview was on foot and came out on Devall Rd. the last week. Smith stated that he gun point on the ground until EBRSO recorded. Brandon Wright did not and then enter into the Jackson Park spotted the surveillance units and that Lt Jared Ruiz ,DyThomas Weimer and wish to make a statement. Subdivision from between the houses made him extremely paranoid from Lt.Darryl Michelli arrived moments Dionseus Wilkins and Brandon early in the morning (pre-dawn). On the presence of what he suspected later. The homeowner dosent know Wright were booked into the East 1/9/2013, at approximately 0300hrs, was undercover cops and the fact that either suspect . Detective Michelli read Baton Rouge Parish Prison for three Detectives observed Smith in the he uses Crystal Meth. Smith stated both suspects their rights per miranda counts of Simple Burglary of an area of Devall Lane crossing into the most of the pawned items under his warnings at which time they stated Inhabited Dwelling and one count Jackson Place Subdivision. Burglaries name are stolen. Lt Michelli observed they understood. Suspect Dionseus of Attempted Simple Burglary of an of vehicles were reported in these that Smith was pawning new items Wilkens admitted that he and Brandon Inhabited Dwelling. areas on 1/5/2013,12/26/2012,1/9 also. Smith stated that he stole all of /2013,12/30/2012 Detectives later the most recently pawned items from conducted a pawn shop inquiry on local stores being Pat’s Lumber at All Pro Dads Simulcast This Saturday - Clifton Smith and located numerous 13533 Hooper Rd., Radio Shack at pawns in the last several months. 10218 Sullivan Rd., and Wal-Mart at Fun for 3-5th Graders and Parents On 12/25/2012 a burglary of a 10200 Sullivan Rd. This Saturday, January 26th, there will be an All Pro Dad Simulcast vehicle was reported directly across The items stolen from Pat’s lumber with Tony Dungy, Tommy Bowden, Lorenzo Neal, Hunter Smith, the street from the defendants address included a drill and grinder totaling and Clark Kellogg. All are ex-professional athletes or coaches. This 14314 Hooper Rd. The following approximately $200.00, reported is a unique event designed with fathers, mothers, and guardians of items were stolen from the vehicle: under file number 13-3269. Radio elementary aged children (3rd -5th grade) in mind. They, along with a Taurus Judge .45 caliber handgun Shack’s theft was a scanner and the their children, will be guided through age-appropriate drills designed and a Benchmade pocket knife .The value was approximately $150.00, to encourage and challenge their children. Complainant stated the Benchmade reported under file number 13-3270. pocket knife is a $400.00 knife. Wal-Mart’s theft was of numerous The event will be held at Central Church, 11681 Greenwell Spring/ The pawn inquiry shows that Smith hard drives and GPS’s totaling Port Hudson Rd. Go north on Joor until it ends, turn left and the pawned a Benchmade pocket knife approximately $800.00 and reported church is 1/2 mile on right. Free registration begins at 12:00 noon and on 12/26/2013. Detectives seized under file #13-3272. All of these the event will be from 12:30 - 2:30. This is open to the community, the knife and the victim positively pawned items were placed on hold so please feel free to join in. identified the knife as his knife. and detectives are in the process of On 1/15/2013 at approximately trying to locate the victim for the C4 Report: Tribute to a Star 0845 hours Detectives contacted items that are in pawn that, according Last week we talked about the which later became The City of the accused at his residence and to Cliffton Smith, are stolen. Awards & Installations Banquet, Central Chamber of Commerce placed him into custody. Detectives Cliffton Smith was booked into the “Members – The Stars of the in 2005. Besides being an transported the accused to Central East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for Chamber”. My goal over the next active business owner in our Substation. Detective Michelli read the above listed charges. few weeks was to highlight the community, Dennis served on the various winners in each category. Board of Directors for the Central However, those articles will have Volunteer Fire Department and CAPA Corner: Narrow is to go on hold for one more week. for many years was an active This week I want to give tribute participant in coordinating the the Road to a long standing business owner Central Christmas Parade. Over Matthew 7:13, “You can enter 2. Finish what you start. God in our community that truly was a the last several years, Dennis God’s Kingdom only through the uses committed people who aren't “Star of the Chamber”! was known as the one “towing” narrow gate. The highway to hell led by just emotion. It's easy to be On Wednesday, January Santa’s sleigh. is broad, and its gate is wide for excited when something is new, 14, 2013, Dennis Lewis, long To operate a business for over the many who choose that way." but the ones who cross the finish time business owner of Lewis’ 30 years shows persistence, (NLT) line are the ones who hang in there Wrecker Services, passed away consistent work ethic, and Following God means walking when no one is applauding. after his battle with cancer. For ingenuity! We appreciate all the the 'narrow road.' Here are several 3. Understand that when no over 30 years Dennis operated a years of hard work, dedication, things that can help to keep us on one is there to help you, you get successful business in the Central and service that Dennis the "straight and narrow." to know Jesus really well. The Area. In 1980 Dennis assumed provided to our community. Last 1. Make God's Word a border narrow road of living for God and ownership of Lewis’ Wrecker Wednesday, Dennis Lewis took for your life. As long as You stay not conforming to the ways of Service, which was started by his his “final ride” and on Tuesday of within the guidelines laid out in the world is often lonely. But the parents Finnon and Ruth Lewis in this week he was laid to rest. Our Scripture, you will have all you trade-off of gaining real intimacy 1956. Dennis was a long-standing thoughts and prayers are with the need to do what you should do. with Christ is worth it. member of CABA, The Central family and all those associated God is faithful and true to His God Bless Area Business Association, with Lewis’ Wrecker Services. Word. Donnie Shaffer, Central Church CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, January 24, 2013 CALENDAR 5 CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR Central Now, 1550AM THURSDAY 1/24: CAYL Registration, CHS Cafeteria, 6-8PM Central Speaks hits the streets CPS Soccer vs Oak Forest, Away, 4PM WEDNESDAY 1/30: Board of Adjustments Meeting, Kristenwood, 5-6PM AARP Driver Safety Course, Lane RMC, 8:30AM-1PM Sid Edwards Show, 5:30-6:30PM, Zoe’s Pizza, Central Now, 1550AM Selective Hearing Lunch and Learn, Lane RMC, 12-1PM Live Music with Bob Browning, Caliente Mexican Craving, 6-9PM CHS Bowling vs Baton Rouge High, All Star Lanes, 3:20PM CHS Lady Wildcats Basketball vs Live Oak, Away, 6PM Central Speaks Radio Hr, 5:30-6:30PM, Zoe’s Pizza, Planning and Zoning Meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7PM Central Now, 1550AM *** FRIDAY 1/25: Banquet Table Ministry 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Every Wednesday at Immanuel Baptist Church Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30-12:30AM This ministry blesses the church and community members by giving food items to help its Kandiland, 5:30-6:30PM, Romero’s, Central Now, 1550AM recipients meet weekly needs. Families outside the church will be exposed to the love of CPS Girls and Boys Basketball vs Oak Forest, Home, 4PM Immanuel thru help with food and prayer. The pantry will be opened on Wednesdays from 9:00 CHS Basketball vs Live Oak, Home, 5PM a.m. until 12:00 p.m. for food pickup. People coming to get food will be asked to ll out a form. CHS Soccer vs Walker, Home, 6PM The minister will offer prayer for the food recipients. These services and goods are free to Alexandra’s Boutique & Persnickety Too Grand Opening church and community members. and Ribbon Cutting, 14790 Wax Rd, 6:30-9PM 5:45 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper - Every Wednesday Supper is FREE for all children of school age and $2.00 per adult person or $5.00 for the family! SATURDAY 1/26: 6:30 pm Prayer Meeting, Youth Powerhouse, and Children’s Pioneer Club Magnolia Methodist Church Community Market, 8AM-1PM Magnolia Square Farmer’s Market, 8AM-12PM THURSDAY 1/31: CAYL Registration, CHS Cafeteria, 10AM-1PM Central Speaks hits the streets All-Pro Dads Simulcast, Central Church, 12:30-2:30PM CPS Soccer vs Copiah, Away, 4:30PM CHS Lacrosse vs LA Hurricanes, Field at Plantation Elem. Sid Edwards Show, 5:30-6:30PM, Zoe’s Pizza, Central Now, School on Kaliste Saloom Rd in Lafayette, 1&3PM 1550AM Live Music with Brandon and Bruce, Caliente Mexican SUNDAY 1/27: Craving, 6-9PM See you at church! FRIDAY 2/1: MONDAY 1/28: Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30-12:30AM CHS Bowling vs Woodlawn, All Star Lanes, 3:20PM DeAngelo’s Ribbon Cutting, Central DeAngelo’s, 12PM As for Me & My House, 5:30-6:30PM, Jambalaya Bistro, CHS Basketball vs Walker, Home, 5PM - St. Jude’s Benefi t Game Central Now, 1550AM Kandiland, 5:30-6:30PM, Romero’s, Central Now, 1550AM CCSS School Board Meeting, CHS Theater, 6-7:30PM CHS Lady Wildcats Basketball vs Walker, Away, 6PM CPS Girls and Boys Basketball vs Simpson Academy, Away SATURDAY 2/2: TUESDAY 1/29: Magnolia Methodist Church Community Market, 8AM-1PM Kids Night with Woody and Buzz, Caliente Mexican Magnolia Square Farmer’s Market, 8AM-12PM Craving, 5-8PM CAYL Registration, CHS Cafeteria, 10AM-1PM CHS Basketball vs Zachary, Home, 5PM CHS Lacrosse vs Mandeville, Home, 11AM CHS Lady Wildcats Basketball vs Zachary, Away, 6:30PM CHS Lacrosse vs Dutchtown, Home, 3PM Central Business Report, 5:30-6:30PM, Jambalaya Bistro, Coming Up on The Central Story CAYL Registration Happening Now This Monday night’s As For Me And My House on THE CENTRAL Register your child now for the upcoming CAYL baseball and softball STORY will feature guest Kenny Kepper, Pastor of Berean Ministries. seasons. Registration is being held at the Central High cafeteria. As For Me and My House is hosted by Steve Johnson and is broadcast Saturday, January 26th from 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. live from The Jambalaya Bistro. Tuesday, January 29th from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. This Tuesday night’s The Central Business Report on THE CENTRAL Saturday, February 2nd from 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. STORY will feature guests including Wayne Leader of Central Super Suds/AA Mini Storage, Phil Ranier of Central Physical Therapy and Central DeAngelo's Ribbon Cutting Kerri Doles of Chick-Fil-A.The Central Business Report is hosted by Friday, February 1 at 12:00 pm Matt Price and is broadcast live from The Jambalaya Bistro. This week’s program features The Leader Report, giving details of upcoming events 9952 Sullivan Rd in Central. Information for this program segment is furnished by Central Speaks Newspaper. Alexandra’s Boutique & Persnickety Too THE CENTRAL STORY, a Jon Fine Production, airs Monday— Friday, 5:30pm—6:30pm and can be heard on WPFC, 1550AM…. Invites you to join us for our Grand Opening and Rib- Central Now App and Jon Fine Productions.com…or you can watch the bon Cutting, January 25, 2013 6:30 to 9:00 pm, 14790 show live at different restaurants in Central. Wax Road, Ste. 109 & 110 Other programs on THE CENTRAL STORY, broadcast weekdays Alexandra’s Boutique featuring TaraMarie Photog- at 5:30pm, Central Speaks Radio Hour on Wednesdays (with Dave raphy…Come and enjoy desserts, wine, cheese and Freneaux at Zoe’s Pizza Buffet), The Sid Edwards Show on Thursdays our exclusive “Pretty in Pink” cocktail plus 15% off (with Sid Edwards and Steve Johnson at Zoe’s Pizza Buffet) and your purchases. KandiLand (with Kandi Jones at Romero’s Food Mart—Joor & Lovett Persnickety Too….Treat yourself to cocktails and location). hors d’ oeuvres while you take advantage of 15% off For more information on The Central Business Report and/or THE your purchase. CENTRAL STORY, please visit JonFineProductions.com or you can THE FIRST 25 CUSTOMERS TO SPEND $50.00 “Like” TheCentralStory on Facebook. OR MORE RECEIVE A FREE GIFT 6 CentralSpeaks.com SPORTS Print Edition • Thursday, March 8, 2012 Thursday, January 24, 2013 • CentralSpeaks.com ANNOUNCEME Print EditionNTS 11 CHS Girls’ Soccer Wraps Up Home Season with Senior Game Photos by Michael Spangler The Central High girls soccer team played their last home game last week against Christian Life Academy. The game ended with a 2-2 tie. During the game, the Lady Wildcat seniors were recognized with their parents. The Lady Wildcats have a season record of 10-6-5.

Captain Sarah LeBlanc with parents Trey Leblanc & Lori Hall

Secilia Blanco with mother Maria Blanco

Ashley McDowell with parents Shannon and Leslie McDowell

Co-Captain Bobbie Broome with father Wade Broome

Christine Peairs with parents Dana and Lela Peairs

Randi Callender with twin sister Reagan Crystal Rankin with parents Ragan and Lisa Rankin 14 CentralSpeaks.com CHURC Print Edition • Thursday, January 24, 2013 Thursday, March 8, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print SPORTS Edition 7 Wildcat Soccer Closing CHS Basketball Falls to Scotlandville Season This Friday at Home Photos by Michael Spangler The CHS boys soccer team will end their season this Friday at home against Walker. The game begins at 6PM.

Photos by Michael Spangler The Wildcats took a loss against Scotlandville last week, but the season continues at home Friday night at 5 vs Live Oak. 8 SPORTS Thursday, January 24, 2013 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition St. Jude’s Benefit Game Walker v. Central Next Friday, February 1 This Friday's boy's basketball game versus Walker will be CHS's annual St. Jude's benefit game. With a toy, attendees will receive a dollar off admission. Toys typical of treasure chests include: cheap cars/trucks, cheap jewelry, silly putty, little activity books, small toys, sticky/stretchy toys (sticky feet, etc.) Come out and support CHS Wildcats and St. Jude’s Research Hospital. Thank you, CHS Basketball CHS Lacrosse Schedule Saturday, January 26th – Central @ Louisiana Hurricanes (2 games) (Field at Plantation Elementary School on Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette) Game 1 @ 1 p.m. Game 2 @ 3 p.m. Saturday, February 2nd – Mandeville & Dutchtown @ Central (2 games) Game 1 @ 11 a.m. Central vs. Mandeville Game 3 @ 3 p.m. Dutchtown vs. Central Thursday, February 7th St. Paul @ Central (1 game) Game 1 @ 5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9th – Northshore @ Central (1 game) Game 1 @ 9:30 a.m. – Central vs Northshore Saturday, February 16th – Central @ Jesuit (2 games) (Field at Muss Bertolino Stadium in Kenner) Game 1 @ 10 a.m. Game 2 @ 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 23rd – Central @ Dutchtown (2 games) (Field at Lamar Dixon Center in Gonzales) Game 1 @ 11 a.m. Game 2 @ 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9th – Louisiana Hurricanes @ Central (2 games) Game 1 @ 1 p.m. Game 2 @ 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7th – Central @ Catholic High ( 1 game) Game 1@ 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13th – St. Thomas Moore @ Central (2 games) Game 1 @ 1 p.m. Game 2 @ 3 p.m. Two Lady Wildcats Headed to LSU-E

Photos by Michael Spangler Katie Flowers (top) and Brittany Johnson are pictured signing letters of intent to play softball for the LSU-Eunice Lady Bengals and Coach Andy Lee. Family members and coaches attended the signing last Friday in the CHS gym. CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, January 24, 2013 SPORTS 9 CHS Football Holds Annual Awards Banquet Photos by Michael Spangler

Brett Courville - All State Hon. Ment., Kathy Edgens - The Lesage Award Larenzo Winding - Spirit Cat Award Jeremy Anderson - Iron Cat Award All Metro, 1st Team All District

Paul Broussard - All Metro, 1st Team All District Devon Gales - 1st Team All District Thomas Garcia - 1st Team All District Greg Noel - 1st Team All District

Jake Myer - 1st Team All District Antonio Ragusa - 1st Team All District Tyler Abadie - 2nd Team All District Thomas Eddlemon - 2nd Team All District

Hunter Edgens - 2nd Team All District Dalton Holdman - 2nd Team All District Lamonte Juneau - 2nd Team All District NOT PICTURED: Kevin Henry - 1st Team All District Gary Triplett - All Metro, 1st Team All Dist.

Sean Parker - 2nd Team All District Ashton Stokes - 2nd Team All District 10 SPORTS Thursday, January 24, 2013 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition CHS Volleyball All-District CHS Bowling 2013 Schedule All regular season matches begin at 3:20PM. & Academic Honors • Woodlawn vs. Central, HOME, Monday – 1/28/13, All Star Lanes Photos by Michael Spangler Congratulations to these CHS volleyball • Baton Rouge High vs. Central, HOME, Wednesday – 1/30/13, All Star Lanes players who were recognized for their achievements on and off the court. • Central vs. Denham Springs, Away, Monday – 2/4/13, All Star Lanes • Zachary vs. Central, HOME, Wednesday – 2/6/13, All Star Lanes • Coca Cola Invitational (State Competition), Saturday – 2/9/13, Metro Bowl • Central vs. Scotlandville, Away, Wednesday – 2/20/13, Metro Bowl • Central vs. Catholic, Away, Monday – 2/25/13, Circle Bowl • Central vs. Woodlawn, Away, Monday – 3/4/13, All Star Lanes • Central vs. Baton Rouge High, Away, Wednesday – 3/6/13, Circle Bowl • Denham Springs vs. Central, HOME, Monday – 3/11/13, All Star Lanes • Scotlandville vs. Central, HOME, Wednesday – 3/13/13, All Star Lanes • Central vs. Zachary, Away, Monday – 3/18/13, Metro Bowl • Catholic vs. Central, HOME, Wednesday – 3/20/13, All Star Lanes MADALINE TARVER ZHANE WILLIAMS Central High Bowling Dominates at Jamboree Submitted by Coach Godley once again lead by Garretson with Central High fi nished their a 211, followed by Murphy with a preseason with a convincing victory, 203 and Waites with a 188. As a a 4-Team Jamboree consisting of team, Central would defeat Denham Central, Holden, Tara and Denham Springs in Total Pins 1061 to 978. Springs this past Wednesday (1- Central’s three game total of 3252 16-13). In the opening matches would have been another school (2 games), Central cruised easily record by over 100 pins for team KATIE FLOWERS CHELSEA DAVID by defeating Holden 16-0, while series. Madaline Tarver, Freshman: All Denham defeated Tara. Last year Central relied heavily District - 30 digs, 23 kills, 14 blocks, Against Holden, Central was led on their 1-2 Punch of Garretson and 9 aces; Zhane Williams (CO-MVP), Senior: All District, All Metro - 79 by Jacob Garretson (Sophomore) Waites, but this year they welcome a kills, 14 aces, 13 digs, 3 assists; with games of 235 & 224 for an much improved bowler in Murphy. Katie Flowers, Senior: All District outstanding 2-game series of 459. The trio of Garretson, Waites and - 95 digs, 16 aces, 6 assists, 2 kills; Garretson was followed by Sean Murphy are arguably the best trio in Chelsea David, Senior: All District - 70 assists, 26 digs, 12 aces, 5 kills; Murphy (Junior) with a 216 & 210 this year’s District-5A and without Morgan Durr, Senior: Academic All for a 426 series and Bryan Waits a doubt could be the most talented State Composite Team - This award (Senior) with a 180 & 236 for a 416 team Central has ever fi elded. recognizes student athletes who maintain a 4 year cumulative GPA of series. Central also crushed Holden Central’s quest for a fi rst ever district 3.5 or higher. This is a huge honor to in Total Pins by nearly doubling title starts on January 28th (Monday) have an athlete at Central High given Holden’s total, 2191-1129. In fact if against Woodlawn and then against this award! Morgan has a 4 year Wednesday was the regular season, Baton Rouge High on January 30th cumulative GPA of 4.0. MORGAN DURR Central’s second game would have (Wednesday). Both matches will be set a school record with an 1155 held at All Star Lanes at 3:15PM. team game. Come support your Wildcats! In the Jamboree Finals, Central Follow and like us on Facebook: cruised to victory by defeating http://www.facebook.com/ Denham Springs 7-1. Central was CentralHighWildcatsVarsityBowling

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It is made of wholesome ingredients and great for Breakfast along with a few pieces of fruit, but it is also light enough to easily be a dessert with a scoop of banana soft serve! Also, since it only takes 5 minutes to make, you can whip it up at any time day or night! Makes 1 Chocolate Chip Oat Cake 1/2 small (6 inch) banana 2 Tbsp. Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract 1/3 cup Oats, Regular or Old Fashioned 1/2 Tbsp. Mini Dark Chocolate Chips In a small, microwavable safe bowl, mash banana and Greek yogurt together. Add in Vanilla Extract and stir. Grind Oats in a small food processor or blender. Pour into bowl and mix until combined. Stir in dark chocolate chips. Flatten on bottom of the bowl and microwave 2 1/2 – 3 minutes. Remove from microwave and enjoy a cookie cake for Breakfast! If you avoid dairy for any reason, you could sub Coconut Yogurt or Unsweetened Applesauce for the Greek Yogurt; however, I would recommend trying the Coconut Yogurt first because the yogurt will keep the consistency of the cake moist even though it is “cooked” in the microwave! Enjoy! New Year, New You Contestant Spotlight: Taya Hanley Last week our three New Year New You contestants began their weight loss journey with Body BaYou. Each week we will continue to update you on Taya, Lorie, and Beth's progress. Today we will highlight Taya Hanley and her success! At one point in Taya's life, she was an aerobics instructor and knew what it was like to be healthy and fit. After having her son and shifting priorities, Taya found herself getting out of shape. She is now determined to get back to living a healthy lifestyle, and I am honored to be the one to help her reach that goal! Taya comes to each session with 100% determination. When it burns, she keeps going. Even when sweat is dripping off her face, she gathers her energy to finish strong! I enjoy pushing Taya during every single workout because I know how badly she wants this! She is also making the right choices after our personal training sessions by coming to Snap Fitness on Magnolia Bridge Road three days a week to do an hour of cardio and by eating healthier. With her shift in priorities back to living a long and healthy life, Taya started her weight loss journey by losing an astounding 3.6 pounds in week one, which is nearly 1% of her body weight! Keep up the great work, Taya! - Sarah, owner of Body BaYou. Tune in to The Tiger Morning Show at 8:00 AM every Monday morning to hear about each contestant's success. You can also visit Body BaYou's Facebook page for weekly updates. If you'd like to make this New Year about a new you, visit our website at www. bodybayou.com. 12 COMMUNITY Thursday, January 24, 2013 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Central Senior Center Agenda Items for Tonight’s Working with CAAWS Planning and Zoning Meeting Submitted by Christine Resweber each side, and some are sewing AGENDA - CITY OF CENTRAL 10. SS-37-12 Subdivision of Tract Several ladies from the Central on the linings. Now we need your PLANNING COMMISSION D of the Libby A. Trueblood Estate Senior Center took on a project help. Donations are needed to 6. Amendments and Consent formerly the Virgil V. Womack for Capital Area Animal Welfare purchase webbing and buckles in Agenda Property This property is located on Society (CAAWS) to promote the various sizes. The cost will be a. COL-1-12 Combination of Lot the west side of Joor Road south of dog and cat adoptions. A contact approximately $80. E2, Lot E3 and Tract D of the the Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson was made with CAAWS to see if If you or a group would like former Emmett C. Dougherty Tract Road intersection in Section 18, they needed "Adopt Me" vests for to help out, please call Chris This property is located on the east T5S, R2E, GLD, EBR, LA. The the animals, and they definitely Resweber at 225-936-8234 or side of Brown Road south of the applicant is proposing to subdivide needed some in XS, S, & M sizes. 225-261-1950. Your help is much Dyer Road intersection near the one (1) tract into three (3) lots for We hope to make cat toys with the appreciated by us, CAAWS, and Vail Avenue intersection in Section single family residential land use scraps at a later date. the animals. 26, T5S, R1E, GLD, EBR, LA. The and dedicate a private servitude Materials were donated for the We hope these projects will aid in applicant is proposing to combine of access. (Applicant: Suzonne T. vests; some volunteers cut, some finding homes for these homeless embroidered "ADOPT ME" on animals. three (3) tracts into two (2) lots. Pugh) (Applicant: Brian Schweda) 11. SS-39-12 Subdivision of Tract b. SS-40-12 Subdivision of the C.C A-1-E-2 and A-2 of the Westbrook Robinson Property This property Home Place This property is located Istrouma High School is located on the north side of on the north side of Greenwell Class of ‘73 Reunion Carey Road west of the Blackwater Springs- Port Hudson Road west The Istrouma High School 40 year Road intersection in Section 35, of the Blaspique Drive in Section reunion for the class of 1973 will be T5S, R1E, GLD, EBR, LA. The 40, T5S, R2E, GLD, EBR, LA. The applicant is requesting to subdivide applicant is requesting to subdivide held on Saturday, August 17th. It will one (1) tract into two (2) tracts for two (2) tracts into four (4) tracts for take place at Kristenwood. single family residential land use. single family residential land use. If you would like to attend, please (Applicant: Charles Robinson) (Applicant: Mickey L. Robertson) contact Rhonda C. Watson at 654- PUBLIC HEARING CASES (NEW PUBLIC HEARING CASES (OLD 7716 or [email protected]. You BUSINESS): BUSINESS): can also contact Debbie or Danny 7. SS-28-12 (Old Settlement None Wellman at 261-8358 or dwell96@ Subdivision) Subdivision of Tract 12. Adjourn bellsouth.net. X-2-A formerly of the Allen E AGENDA - CITY OF CENTRAL Morgan Property This property ZONING COMMISSION is located on the north end of Old PUBLIC HEARING CASES (NEW U-06 Soccer Players Wanted Settlement Road in Section 13, BUSINESS): Keith Hoffman, a parent of a You can register online at www. T5S, R1E, GLD, EBR, LA. The 6. RZ-4-12 Rezoning from Rural to Kindergartener at Bellingrath brsa.org. When registering fill in applicant is requesting to subdivide (NC) Neighborhood Commercial Elementary has a U-06 Coed your preferred team and coach as a 61.77 acre tract into five (5) lots This property is located on the Soccer Team (birth date 08/01/06 Central Lions, Keith Hoffman. and dedicate a private servitude of proposed WC-2-A-6 of the to 07/31/07). We are practicing $25 discount for Early Bird access for single family residential former George Lee Chaney Cook once a week in Central, and games Registration ends 01-28-2013. land use with a waiver request Property near the northwest corner are being played on Saturdays Games start Feb. 16th, 2013 of Section 14.3 B of the Unified of the Hubbs and Denham Road at the Burbank Soccer Complex If you have any questions please Development Code. (Applicant: intersection in Section 47, T5S, on Burbank Drive. The team will email or call Keith or Katherine Eddie Daniel Jr.) R2E, GLD, EBR, LA. The applicant play in the Baton Rouge Soccer Hoffman at khoffman8@bellsouth. (Deferred from the December 20, requests to rezone from Rural to Association. net 225-570-8497 2012 meeting) Neighborhood Commercial for a 8. SS-32-12 Subdivision of Tracts decorative cake shop. (Applicant: 3-A-1-E-A and 3-A-1-B-2-D-D-A of Steven LaCour) the former George Lee Chaney Cook This case has been withdrawn. CLASSIFIEDS Property This property is located at 7. PUD-2-12 Myrtlewood Concept For Sale: G.E. Frost Free Refrigerator, For Sale: Shark floor steamer. $50 Used, good condition. $100; see before obo. 571-7956 the northwest corner of the Hubbs Plan The property is located on the 3:30PM; will help load it. Stan 261-1994 For Sale: Portable ice chest on wheels. and Denham Road intersection in south side of Core Lane near the For Sale: Black & Decker food Holds 3 six packs. $25. 571-7956 Section 47, T5S, R2E, GLD, EBR Northeast Drive intersection west of steamer. New in box. $25. 571-7956 In Search of: Used upright freezer in LA. The applicant is requesting to Joor Road in Section 31, T5S, R2E, For Sale: 2 Cemetery Plots, good condition. 261-3123 subdivide two (2) tracts into four GLD, EBR, LA. The applicant is Greenoaks. Lot #118, Lakeside Garage Sale: 12965 Erin Avenue, (4) single family residential tracts. proposing a residential planned unit Garden. $6700. ph: 225-810-5830 right off Flannery. Thursday & (Applicant: Edward Carroll) development consisting of forty Friday, 7 to 4 For Sale: 3 BR/2BA home. 5356 (Deferred from the December 20, (40) single family lots. (Applicant: Goodland. Fenced yard, new roof. For Sale: 3 bedroom 2 bath home w/ Quiet neighborhood, Central Schools 3 plus acres. Central School District, 2012 meeting.) Ron Haisty, Jr.) $128,000 contact 324-8082 $165k, call 241-2343 9. SS-33-12 Subdivision of WC-2-A 8. Amending the Unified For Sale: 2 new 4 ohm liquid cooled For Sale: Sansui SR-535 of the former George Lee Chaney Development Code An Ordinance to 12 inch bazooka speakers in pro box TURNTABLE - $225. 225-603-4225 Cook Property This property is Amend and Re-enact Section 14.2 of rocks - $150. 225-603-4225 For Sale: NEW $5000 Full mink fur located near the northwest corner Chapter 14: Utilities and Appendix J For Sale: Nice Evenflo Easy Fold coat w/ silver fox fur collar$1200 of the Hubbs and Denham Road of Title 7, the Unified Development baby high chair. $50 225-603-4225 225-603-4225 intersection in Section 47, T5S, Code. This amendment is to revise For Sale: Laser walking cane for For Sale: Complete fireplace screen, poker Parkinsons Disease - Retails for set, and log lay. $150. 225-603-4225 R2E, GLD, EBR, LA. The applicant the space allocations for utilities in is requesting to subdivide one (1) new subdivisions and on new site $325, asking $160. 225-603-4225 For Sale: Indoor/Outdoor handicap For Rent: Newly renovated 2 bed/1.5 chair w/ cushions and portable toilet. tract into four (4) single family or tract developments as shall be bath home in Central. Has washer/ $60. 225-603-4225 residential tracts on a private illustrated in Appendix J. dryer, dishwasher, & fridge. No pets; For Sale: Howard Miller "Rowland" Wall servitude of access and one (1) on PUBLIC HEARING (OLD references required. $900 deposit/$900 Clock - Brand New, Still in Box. Value Denham Road. (Applicant: Stephen BUSINESS): monthly. Call to view 225 454-0616. 600.00, Asking $300. Call 261-6177 LaCour) None To place ads, e-mail [email protected]. Professional services & real estate (Deferred from the December 20, 9. Announcements classifieds are $10 per week for three lines, plus $3 per extra line. 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The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Ragusa, III of Greenwell Springs. She is the granddaughter of Ms. Patricia K. Roberts and the late Richard C. Roberts of Baton Rouge, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Ragusa, Jr. of Marrero, LA and Mr. and Mrs. Nolan and Vicki Savoy of Greenwell Springs, LA celebrated Lynwood Dupuy of their 50th wedding anniversary on December 31, 2012. Baytown, TX. They were honored at a party on December 30, 2012 that Samantha is a graduate of Central High School and was hosted by their children and their spouses, Waldon and Southeastern Louisiana University. She is employed as a Junior Dawn Robert of Gonzales LA, Dewitt and Belinda Croswell Loan Processor at Essential Mortgage Company in Baton of Greenwell Springs, LA and Aaron Savoy of Baton Rouge, Rouge. LA. The Savoy’s grandchildren are Taylor Robert, Jordan Her fiancé is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jarreau of Robert, Maddie Robert, Danielle Croswell and Brad Croswell. Denham Springs. He is the grandson of the late Janis W. and Familymembers also in attendance were Vicki’s aunt and Willie J. Kent of Baton Rouge and the late Mr. and Mrs. Tony cousin, Helen Jolly and Julee Pearce of New Orleans, LA. The Jarreau of Torbert, LA. day was especially meaningful thanks to the many close friends Chase is a graduate of Denham Springs High School and the that attended. owner of Electricare, LLC in Baton Rouge. Nolan and Vicki are originally from Biloxi, MS. They eloped After a honeymoon to Jamaica, the couple will reside in to Gulfport, MS on December 31, 1962 then moved to Baton Denham Springs. Rouge in 1966. CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, January 24, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS 15 St. Alphonsus Holds Blessing of In Memoriam: Thomas J. Olsen, Jr. Thomas “Tommy” J. Olsen, Jr., 66, of Central, died December 18th at Food Pantry in New Building Baton Rouge General Hospital - Bluebonnet surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Debbie Aaron Olsen, daughter Theresa Odom and husband Cody of Zachary, son Tiger Thomas Olsen and wife Brandy, sisters Corky and husband Jerry, Barbara and husband Dave, and Botsie and spouse Frances. He is preceded in death by first wife Elizabeth Olsen, parents Thomas Johnn Olsen, Sr. and Anne Norwood Olsen, grandparents Hunter Dewitt Norwood and Roberta Fridge Norwood. In Memoriam: Beverly Harrington her gift for knowing the perfect ratio of sugar, water and tea, and her uncanny ability to always burn the bread. And who could forget her famous muscadine jelly, always passing out jars to anyone who stopped by and wanted some. Photo by Dave Freneaux As a result of new construction being done at St. A woman of deep love and many Alphonsus, the St Alphonsus St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry has moved talents, sewing, painting, making across Frenchtown Road to a new building. A blessing was held at the dolls, she always had her hands new site on Wednesday, January 23. Father Mike Moroney and other working on a craft. Beverly was also parishioners were in attendance for the blessing. an avid gardener and a gifted artist, her hibiscus plants, both real and painted, could take your breath away. Her Jason and Lacey Smith On January 19, 2013 Beverly Ann friends and loved ones will cherish Harrington, 76, passed away at her the magnolia flowers that decorate the Welcome Son Lason Gerald home surrounded by her family. walls of so many of their homes. You Jason Although she was affectionately knew you were special if she painted Kennard and known as “Mrs. Bev” “Aunt Bev” one for you. It is a great comfort to Lacey Smith or simply “Mom” or “Maw Maw” know that she is now a shining angel, are proud to to all who had the great fortune to painting on God’s canvas. announce the know her, she was born Beverly Beverly is survived by two sisters, birth of their Ann Williams to Pearl and Reggie Joyce and Glenda, her beloved husband, son, Lason Williams on September 3, 1936. One Bobby, her four daughters, Vickie Gerald. of eight children, she would come to Smith, Elizabeth Robertson, Renee Lason was be the matriarch of her own large and Harrington and Shannon Kennedy, as born October extended family. well as her nephew who was more like 22, 2012, At fifteen she met the love of her life, her son, Mike Crouch. No words can at 6:55pm Bobby Gene Harrington, they married express their depth of loss, or that of at Woman's in 1953 and she was soon whisked off the nine grandchildren and eight great- Hospital. He to California and then to the island of grandchildren she leaves behind. weighed seven pounds, three ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. He was Guam. Though she only gave birth Visitation will be held at Seale welcomed home by brothers Jadon and Bryce, and sister Peyton. to four daughters, she became mother Funeral Home 9995 Hooper Rd. Proud Grandparents are Glenda Smith of Watson, Benny Smith, Sr. to many more children, raising nieces Central, Louisiana on Thursday of Central and Jerry and Debra Kennard of Denham Springs. Great- and nephews and later, stepping in January 24th from 5 to 7 pm with a Grandparents Francis Schmit of Central, Lawrence "Buck" Kennard of to help with grandchildren and great memorial service at 7 pm. Because Central and Bobbie Rawlins of Atlanta, Louisiana. grandchildren. If you needed her, she of her great love of children and her was always there. caring spirit, the family requests that An excellent cook, her near perfect any donations be made to the St. Jude In Memoriam: Evelyn Travis seafood gumbo and heavenly fried Children's Hospital or another worthy Evelyn Lucille Devall "El" Travis; second husband, Louis okra will be greatly missed, as well as charity. Travis, died Sunday, January E. Carroll; brothers, J.B., Jerry 20, 2013 in Zachary. She was and Donald Devall. born in Denham Springs on Survived by 2 sons, Rickey March 16, 1932 and was a L. Travis and former wife, longtime resident of Baton Pam and Dickey D. Travis Rouge and was Owner/ and wife Sue Nell all of Founder with her husband, Clinton; 5 grandchildren, Leroy Travis of Travis and April McCain and husband Son's Hardware. She was a Billy of Houston, Texas, Lori resident of Clinton. Travis, Justin Travis both of Visitation will be held at Denham Springs, J.D. Travis Seale Funeral Home, 9995 of Grass Valley, California, Hooper Road, Central, LA Stephen Peairs and wife 70818 on Tuesday, January 22, Melinda of Burns, Tennessee. 2013 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 4 great-grandchildren, PM and again on Wednesday, Hayleigh McCain, Destiny January 23, 2013 from 12:00 Travis, Garrett Peairs and PM until religious services Gavin Peairs. 3 sisters, Laura at 1:00 PM in the funeral VonCee of Denham Springs, home chapel. Burial will be Eula Street of Holden and in Chamber's Cemetery in Hazel Babin of Greenwell Denham Springs. Springs; 1 brother, Royce Preceded in death by her Devall of Denham Springs. parents, John and Emma Please visit our online Devall; daughter, Dinah registry book at www. Faye Travis; husband, Leroy sealefuneral.com 16 SCHOOLS Thursday, January 24, 2013 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Thank You School Safety: #1 Priority for CCSS Schools each campus. Still, with heightened were conducted in executive session to from CIS PTO concerns for school safety following the protect important security information Submitted by CIS PTO massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary in from being released. Newtown, Connecticut, where 26 people Faulk said he expects to present the On December 15th, the were killed, the Central Community board with his recommendations prior Central Intermediate School School Board is revisiting the district’s to the Jan. 28 meeting. PTO hosted Breakfast with crisis action plans and safety policies to He has consulted with security seek ways to further strengthen campus experts and conducted several campus Santa as a PTO fundraiser for safety. walkthroughs with them. Although he the school. Participants got to “While our district is clearly about the said there are many aspects of campus have breakfast, take pictures job of teaching and instilling learning security that he will not publicly discuss, for each student, we know that teaching he did say access points at each school with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and learning in a safe environment are being closely examined. He also and take part in fun crafts and is the ultimate priority,” Faulk said. noted that the school board has allotted activities. Door prizes were also “Creating safe learning environments monies to improve access controls in the at our schools requires a continuous district’s older buildings, and procedures given out at the event, supplied investment of resources and an ever- regarding campus visitors are also being by local businesses. Quite a few present attitude of awareness.” examined and reinforced with parents Central businesses stepped up to Faulk said the district’s new schools and employees. include restricted access features, “A crisis plan is a living, breathing contribute to this event, and for giving school administrators more plan of action that incorporates the latest that the CIS PTO would like to controlled access to those campuses. information and available resources,” say thank you. Thank you so Above: Deputy Terry Carter is one of The district also partners with local Faulk said. “Our school administrators the resource officers for the Central law enforcement officials to provide and faculty understand the gravity of much to the following businesses Community School System. Carter security background checks on district these plans and the need for these drills, for their contributions and works on the Central Middle and Central employees and campus visitors. He said and they are very vigilant about being Intermediate campuses. Federal and support of the PTO fundraiser: the district recently invested in having prepared.” state lawmakers are proposing offering two full-time resource officers service Faulk said federal and state lawmakers Oak Point Fresh Market incentives to school districts that hire more resource officers. the majority of the district’s schools and have also become more active in Eric Frank Photography Submitted by Taylor Media students. seeking ways to make schools safer, Santa & Mrs. Claus The Central Community School At the same time, each school is like proposing incentives for greater required to maintain crisis plans and investments in resource officers or Wal Mart System is taking measures to beef up security efforts at each of its five schools conduct frequent emergency drills for security technology. Menchie’s to enhance the safety and well-being of the threat of fire, storm and dangerous “This latest tragedy has caused Gayle’s Hallmark its students and faculty, according to intruders. He said those plans are school officials and leaders throughout currently under review by officials who the country to reexamine what schools Marino’s Central Florist Superintendent Michael Faulk. Faulk noted that investments in are seeking ways to improve them in are currently doing and what can be Winn Dixie technology and resources to make schools light of the tragedy in Connecticut. done to make them safer,” he said. CVS more secure have been incorporated School Board President James “I know not all tragedies can be Gardner said board members recently prevented, but our local leadership is Walgreens into the district’s construction and maintenance efforts for the past several held a strategic planning session to making every effort possible to keep Central Donut years. In fact, taxes approved in 2009 review the district’s security measures Central Community Schools a safe Pat’s Home Center to support the district included monies and to ask Faulk for recommendations and productive place to be.” to address life and safety code issues at for improvements. The discussions

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