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ABOVE: Todd McClure & Coach LeSage with their LeSage Awards ABOVE: Team Captains Gregg Morris, Cooper Moore, & Taylor Jenkins with Photo by Michael Spangler for Expressions Photography Coach Dotson Photo by Michael Spangler for Expressions Photography By Austin Myer the league to hard work, setting high presented the Scholar Award to Central High Football held a ban- goals and most of all to his Lord and Trevor Sansone who has a GPA of VOTE This quet last Friday night at the FOP Savior, Jesus Christ. 4.39 Wales mentioned that Trevor Hall on Greenwell Springs Road, Awards were presented to the fol- is one of only a few student athletes honoring players who were part of lowing: in the nation with a 40 time (4.29) Saturday for Family the “3 PEAT” District 5-5A cham- All District 1st team – James Rich- lower than their GPA. pionship last season. The event ardson, Austin Watts, Cooper Captain’s Awards were presented Court Judge began with a welcome from Head Moore, Matt Thibodeaux, Taylor to Cooper Moore, Gregg Morris Coach Doug Dotson followed by a Jenkins and Zack Hetrick. and Taylor Jenkins by Coach David video recap of the season produced All District 2nd team – Trevor San- LeSage. by Coach Justin Hutchinson. sone, Joey Jarreau, Tony Ragusa Head Coach Doug Dotson present- 12 year NFL veteran center for the and Logan Metcalfe. ed the Central Fight Award to Ryan Atlanta Falcons, Todd McClure was All District Honorable Mention – Gonzales. This is a new award the keynote speaker. Todd spoke of Zack Edgens, Gregg Morris, Cole coach Dotson will present each year the importance of education and the LeBlanc, Jarrud Mayes, Taylor Har- to a student athlete who epitomizes odds of becoming a NFL player. He din and Grant Clinkingbeard. the hard work, dedication to team, pointed out that only two Central Defensive MVP- James Richardson and determination to get the job done. This Saturday, April 2nd will High football players, he and Shawn All Metro– James Richardson and Central football’s most coveted be the election for Family Court Burks, have ever played in the NFL. Zack Hetrick award, the Iron Cat Award was pre- Judge. The two candidates are He encouraged the young men to All State– James Richardson and sented to Taylor Jenkins by his posi- Charlene Charlet Day (above left) strive to be the best at whatever they Austin Watts tion coach Steve Johnson. The Iron and Hunter Greene (above right). do. Todd attributed his longevity in Central High principal Bob Wales Cat is selected by the players. If you would like to learn more See Football Banquet, Page 13 before you vote, both candidates’ statements can be read online at The Chamber of Commerce Directory & www.CentralSpeaks.com. Re- Central Phone Book is in! look for your free Last Week to Submit member to vote this Saturday! Polls will be open from 6 a.m. un- copy in the mail during the coming week. Mothers Day Entries til 8 p.m. To celebrate Mothers Day, Central- Speaks.com has organized Central Countdown to Cookin’ Speaks About Our Moms, in which community members are invited to INDEX Eight Days Away submit letters about their mothers l16 PAGESl Cooking in Central, fondly know in Central as “Cookin'”, happens to enter their moms for a great prize CAlENDAr 2 SCHOOlS 8 next Friday and Saturday, April 8 & 9. Make your plans to attend Cen- package donated by local businesses. NEWS 3 SPOrTS 11 Email your entries to Beth@Central- CITY 4 COMMUNITY 14 tral's signature event. Remember to buy your tickets early, especially Speaks.com or bring them to our of- BUSINESS 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS 16 for Friday's Crawfish Boil. Tickets are available at all school offices, the fice. Participating businesses include Chamber of Commerce office, and Ross Tire. Here is the schedule of all Uniquely Yours, All About You Mas- the stuff you don't want to miss: sage, Merle Norman, Sweet Impres- PRSRT STD sions, Planet Beach, Laura’s Jewelry, US POSTAGE PAID Cook's Meeting - Tuesday, April 5th - 7:00pm - St. Alphonsus Gym Claire Marie’s, Expressions Photog- Parking Meeting - Tuesday, April 5th - 6:00pm - St. Alphonsus Gym raphy, and Central Florist. Don’t for- GREENWELL SPRINGS, LA PERMIT NO. 104 See Cooking in Central, Page 2 get- the deadline is April 9th! 2 CAlENDAr Thursday, March 31, 2011 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition THIS WEEK IN CENTRAL

THURSDAY. 3/31: Jazz Recital, Free Glaucoma • CentralSpeaks.com Hits the Streets and Post Office • CP Track at Silliman • CHS Varsity Baseball vs Denham, 4 PM at The Yard (Home) Picnic & Farmers Screenings Sunday • CHS Softball vs St Joseph, 4 PM at St Joseph The Central Lions Club will of- • Tight Knit Group, 4 PM at Central Library Market Saturday fer a FREE glaucoma screening at • Children’s Knitting, 5 PM at Central Library Submitted by Susan Acosta the Central Wal-Mart in the parking • Sid Edwards Show, 5-6 PM at Fox’s Pizza and on 1550 AM The 3rd Annual Kenny Acos- lot on Sunday, April 3rd, from 10 • CMS 7th Grade Volleyball Team in District Game, 5 PM at Central Middle a.m. to 3 p.m. This service is part • CMS 8th Grade Volleyball Team in District Game, 6 PM at Central Middle ta’s Student Musical Recital will of the Central Lions efforts to in- • The Sound of Music, 7:30 PM at Central High be held this Saturday, April 2nd crease awareness about glaucoma. FRIDAY 4/1: at noon at Megnolia Square. In- We will also be selling jambalaya • Neighbors FCU Groundbreaking, 9 AM at Corner of Wax & Sullivan • Paint-In, 9:30 AM at Magnolia Methodist cluded in the festivities will be the dinners for $5.00. In addition our • St. Alphonsus Men’s Club Selling Fish Dinners ($7 ea.), 4-6 PM at St. Alphonsus Farmers Market and Jazz Picnic. Lady Lions’ will have a bake sale • CHS Freshman Baseball vs Zachary, 4 PM at Zachary Bring your lawn chairs and blan- for your sweet tooth. • CP JV Baseball vs B.R. Patriots, 4 PM at Central Private kets and enjoy some of the best • CP Varsity Baseball vs B.R. Patriots, 6 PM at Central Private young talent in the Central com- • CHS JV Baseball vs Zachary, 6:30 PM at Zachary Belles et Beaux Pageant • The Sound of Music, 7:30 PM at Central High munity. Next Thursday at 7 PM SATURDAY 4/2: • CHS Freshman Baseball vs Lutcher, 9 AM at Lutcher Submitted by Cindy Dykes • CHS Freshman Baseball vs E.D. White, 11 AM at Lutcher The annual “Belles et Beaux” • Jazz Recital, Picnic, & Farmers Market, 12 NOON at Magnolia Square GSBC Spring Revival Pageant will be held at Central • CHS Varsity Baseball vs Zachary, 1 PM at Zachary High School on Thursday, April 7, • The Sound of Music, 2 PM at Central High Starts This Weekend 2011. The event will take place at • CHS Softball vs Denham Springs, 4 PM at Central High • The Sound of Music, 7:30 PM at Central High Greenwell Springs Baptist Church 7:00 p.m. in the high school theater. SUNDAY 4/3: Spring Revival Tickets are $10.00 and can be pur- • GSBC Revival Services, 8 AM, 11 AM, & 6 PM at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Guest Pastor: Dr. Roc Collins chased beginning Monday April 4th • Free Glaucoma Screenings, 10 AM- 3 PM at Central Wal Mart Sunday, April 3 – 8:00 & 11:00 from Ms. Dykes in room N214, or • Central Lions Club Jambalaya & Bake Sale, 10 AM- 3 PM at Central Wal Mart AM – 6:00 PM any DECA student. Questions/com- • The Sound of Music, 2 PM at Central High Monday, April 4 – Wednesday, ments can be forwarded to: MONDAY 4/4: • Greenwell Springs Road Closure Begins (See Page 5) April 6 – 6:30 PM [email protected]. • CHS Tennis vs Baton Rouge at Independence • CHS JV Baseball vs Walker, 4 PM at Walker • CHS Varsity Baseball vs Rummel, 6 PM at Southeastern University • Pickleball, 6-9 PM at Lovett Road Park Cooking in Central • GSBC Revival Service, 6 PM at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church • CHS Freshman Baseball vs Walker, 6:30 PM at Walker (continued from page 1) • CHS Parents Meeting- Last names beginning with A-J, 6:30 PM at CHS Cafeteria Friday April 8 - Crawfish Boil and Band TUESDAY 4/5: 3:00PM - Parking lots open • Sewing/Quilting Group, 10 AM at Magnolia Methodist 5:00PM - Doors open and Crawfish boil begins serving • CHS JV Track at Woodlawn 6:45PM - Progressive Auction • CHS Boys Golf at The Bluffs • CHS Softball vs Zachary, 4 PM at Zachary 7:00PM - 9:00PM Band and Dance - Carbon Copy Playing • CP JV Baseball vs ACCS, 4:30 PM at ACCS • GSBC Revival Service, 6 PM at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Saturday April 9 - Cook Off • CHS Varsity Baseball vs Walker, 6 PM at Walker 8:00AM - Parking lots open • CP Varsity Baseball vs ACCS, 6:30 PM at ACCS 9:00AM - Doors open • CHS Parents Meeting- Last names beginning with K-Z, 6:30 PM at CHS Cafeteria 9:00AM - 10:45AM -Entertainment WEDNESDAY, 4/6: • CHS Tennis vs Redemptorist at City Park 10:45AM - 11:00AM Opening Ceremony • GSBC Revival Service, 6 PM at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church 11:00AM - Dinner serving begins • Parent/Student Meeting for CHS Freshman Spirit Tryouts, 6:30 PM at CHS Cafeteria 11:00AM - 12:00PM - Entertainment THURSDAY. 4/7: 12:00PM - 12:30PM - Progressive Auction • CentralSpeaks.com Hits the Streets and Post Office 12:30PM - 1:00PM - Announce Cook Off Winners • CHS Boys Golf at Greystone 1:00PM - 1:15PM -Raffle drawing for $10,000.00 • CP Track (Field), 1 PM at Centreville • CP Track, 3:30 PM at Centreville 1:15PM - 2:00PM - Entertainment • CHS Softball vs Walker, 4 PM at Walker 2:00PM - 3:30PM - Live Auction • CHS Freshman Baseball vs Denham, 4 PM at The Yard (Home) 3:30PM -Event Closes • Tight Knit Group, 4 PM at Central Library • Children’s Knitting, 5 PM at Central Library Parking lots open for the event will be: • Sid Edwards Show, 5-6 PM at Fox’s Pizza and on 1550 AM *Elegant Memories Reception Hall on Frenchtown Rd • CHS Belles et Beaux Pageant, 7 PM in the Central High Theatre *Front lot at St Alphonsus School *Open lot corner Frenchtown Rd &Greenwell Springs Rd The groundbreaking for Neighbors Federal *Kristenwood Reception Hall on Greenwell Spring Rd *Fellowship Baptist Church at 14512 GreenwellSpring Rd Credit Union Central Branch has been moved Handicap parking available behind St Alphonsus Church and at Fellow- from March 30th to this Friday, April 1st at 9 ship Baptist Church. Shuttle buses, including handicap, will run between all parking lots and the event entrance on a regular basis. The event can AM (corner of Sullivan & Wax road). only be entered from Frenchtown Rd. CentralSpeaks.com Contact Information 12023 Sullivan Road Publisher: Beth Fussell [email protected] City of Central, LA 70818 Email: [email protected] Published Weekly 52 weeks a year Editor: Dave Freneaux Deadline 9 A.M. Wednesdays Phone: (225) 262-3730 [email protected] P.O. Box 78137 Fax: (888) 220-8396 Sales: Kandi Jones Article submission is free of charge. City of Central, LA 70837 [email protected] CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, March 31, 2011 NEWS 3 Sheri Morris Gives Notice to School Board By Dave Freneaux stand by and watch another separa- and her family were approached in After negotiating a settlement for tion. She also advised Guilbeau of public by strangers and people she Zachary Community School System the tremendous volunteer effort and respected who criticized her for as- which led to its separation from the costs associated with getting the sisting Central’s efforts, she never East Baton Rouge Parish School Zachary and Baker schools to the considered giving up on the project. System, in 2004 attorney Sheri Mor- point of operating schools and en- Ms. Morris knew that the creation of ris began working with a group of couraged Guilbeau to try to negoti- a City and School System was the Central citizens to create the Central ate with EBR. When Mr. Guilbeau only way to improve public educa- Community School System and the returned to her office to report that tion in the Central community. City of Central. At the time both his attempt to negotiate with EBR It is not possible to credit the cre- the City and School System were was unsuccessful and that he was ation of the City of Central or the no more than ideas and there was no confident that the support of the Central Community School System money to pay an attorney. Ms. Mor- Central community could overcome to any one of the dozens of people ris and her law firm agreed to take these hurdles she agreed to help. Af- who involved themselves from the on the incorporation project with ter seeing the success of the Zach- beginning, or even to all of the vol- the promise of payment after in- ary System, Morris believed that unteers who rallied the support for corporation and later the project for the incorporation and creation of a the elections and pitched in to re- the school system on similar terms, community school system would pair and paint schools and continue knowing that if the incorporation improve educational opportunities to volunteer to this day. It is clear failed and if the legislation failed in Central. To say that Ms. Mor- however, that Sheri Morris played there would be no client to pay the ris became personally committed an important role in helping to make bill. On Thursday morning, citing to Central would be an understate- Central’s School System a reality. personal reasons, Ms. Morris gave ment. Working with no guarantee of On behalf of so many here in the notice of her intent to resign as Gen- payment, she and her law firm spent Central community, thank you Ms. eral Counsel for the School System many hours studying records, re- Morris for your dedication to our and offered to continue to be avail- searching issues and guiding a group cause. able to work on matters that she has of volunteers led by Russell Starns already begun to make the transition and Marty Guilbeau from their ideas, of legal services smooth. In an inter- to a plan, to pieces of paper which Central Resident Killed in Baton Rouge CarQuest Robbery view Tuesday Ms. Morris indicated would authorize the creation of a Randy Chaney, 55, of Greenwell Springs, and Edward Gurtner, 43 that she and her firm have enjoyed city and of a school board, to battles were killed during an armed robbery of the CarQuest store where they working for the school system and before the legislature, to battles be- worked on Airline Highway near Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge. On would like to continue providing le- fore the courts with EBR school Monday authorities arrested Lee Turner, Jr., and charged him with two gal services on an as needed basis. board. Newspapers, politicians and counts of first degree murder and armed robbery. Turner was booked In Tuesday’s interview Ms. Mor- even people in her community in into parish prison. On behalf of the Central community we extend con- ris shared that when Marty Guilbeau south Baton Rouge predicted the ef- dolences to the families and friends of Mr. Chaney and Mr. Gurtner. visited her office to see if she would forts of the Central citizens to create help with creating a school system in a school system would fail and many Central, she told him that after Baker asked her to discontinue work- Brian Kidwell Takes Flight and Zachary began operating school ing for Central’s incorporation and By Dave Freneaux systems, it was unlikely that the East independent School System. She The Director of Finance for the Central Community School System, Baton Rouge School System would shared that although on occasion she Brian Kidwell, is heading to Flight School in Dallas. Brian shared that he has considered becoming a pilot for several years, and that the op- portunity came around one more time, and he had to follow that dream. Bait Car Arrest Made Monday Today is his last day with the School System and he will be missed. Ev- eryone seems in agreement that Brian has excelled in his job here and is leaving the accounting function of our school system in excellent condi- tion. CentralSpeaks.com, along with everyone who has weighed in on his departure, wishes Brian success in his new career. Brian, buckle up and remember to keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times.

From the EBR Sheriff’s Office On March 27, 2011, at approximately 12:00 p.m., East Baton Rouge Sheriff’ Office Auto Theft Detectives received an alert from the “bait car.” Uniform Patrol Deputies responded to 8900 Hooper Rd., where the “bait car” was parked and saw two men standing behind the car looking into the trunk. The driver’s side of the car was open and one of the men was hold- ing a digital camera that had been left inside the vehicle. On the ground behind the vehicle was a laptop that had also been left inside the car as “bait.” Detectives reviewed the onboard video and observed one of the ac- cused men trying to start the car before removing the laptop from the rear seat. The video also showed the two men opening the vehicle’s trunk. Booked with Simple Burglary and Theft were: Lowell C. McBeth, W/M, DOB: 11/3/74 of 3044 Essex Ave. LaPlace, La. and Andre R. Da- vis, B/M, DOB: 09/13/79 of Eden Born, Metairie, La. Both men were booked into the parish prison. 4 CITY Thursday, March 31, 2011 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition $0 Plus $3,500 Reminder: Occupational Licenses Submitted by David Barrow, whose physical address is located If you received a notice, but = $67,000 Assistant to the Mayor’s Office within the city of Central is required your business is no longer operat- By Dave Freneaux All renewal notices for 2011 Oc- by law to pay an annual Occupa- ing, please let Mindy know so that Let me explain. Steve Vasal- cupational Licenses for all busi- tional License. If you have ques- your business can be removed from lo has been hired by Mayor Mac nesses, including home-based oc- tions regarding your Occupational the master list. Please allow up to Watts to lead Central’s Economic cupations, in the city of Central License, please contact Mindy at three weeks for your new Occu- Development efforts through June were mailed in December 2010. 262-5017 or visit the city’s web- pational License certificate to be 30, 2011. Mr. Vasallo previously Licenses not renewed after March site at www.centralgov.com and go mailed to you. The law requires held the same position for Central 1, 2011 are now considered delin- to the Licenses & Permits page to that all businesses post their Occu- for 15 months from April, 2009 quent with interest and penalties download a form if you have a new pational License in a place visible through June, 2010. Mr. Vasal- to be accumulated. Any business business that is not yet registered. for public viewing. lo’s first 15 month stint with the city was funded using $51,000 of grant money given to Central EBR Roofing Program by the State of Louisiana to pro- Submitted by Sharon Phillips $25,000 per home. limits. Applicant must live in mote Economic Development. Of The East Baton Rouge City- Low income and very-low the home. Mortgage payments that $51,000, $0 was funded by Parish Office of Community income residents of East Baton and property taxes must be cur- the budget of the City of Central, Development Roofing Program Rouge Parish who meet the fol- rent. Applicant’s home must which explains the $0 in the head- is designed to help homeown- lowing qualifications may be have hazard insurance (fire and line. ers replace their deteriorated program eligible. Funding for extended coverage). The Central City Council ap- or leaky roofs. Repairs will low income residents is offered If interested, please contact: proved $150,000 of Central’s help stabilize the interior con- as a 5-year affordable loan. EBR City-Parish Office of 2010/2011 budget to be spent on dition of the home while also Very-low income residents are Community Development Economic Development, but, due keep household residents dry, offered a 5 year forgivable loan P.O. Box 1471 largely to the lack of an Economic safe, and healthy. This program that never needs to be paid back. Baton Rouge, LA 70821-1471 Development Consultant after Mr. currently offers funding up to Household must meet income Phone: (225)389-3039 Vasallo’s first contract expired, none of that budget had been spent as of February of 2011. At the last City Council meeting, at the May- or’s request, the Council approved $14,000 of that $150,000 budget to be spent to hire an Economic De- veloper through the end of the cur- rent fiscal year of June 30, 2011. Mr. Vasallo will be paid $3,500 of that money for his March efforts in Central. That explains the $3,500 in the headline. So, over a total period of 16 months, having Steve Vasallo spearheading Economic Development efforts in Central has cost $0 + $3,500, or $3,500. In his 15 month tenure in 2009/2010 Mr. Vasallo facilitated the creation of a non-profit entity called the Central Economic De- velopment Foundation, which was composed entirely of volunteer business owners and citizens of Central. That foundation raised, in private donations, over $62,000 which was spent in furthering Economic Development in Cen- tral. None of that $62,000 was tax money. The entire $62,000 was charitable giving by the citizens and businesses in Central. During Mr. Vasallo’s first week of work in Central this month, a Central business owner donated $5,000 to the Central Economic Devel- opment Foundation, simply be- cause Mr.Vasallo had been hired. $62,000 of private money raised in 2009/2010 plus $5,000 raised in a week in 2011 equals $67,000. That is how $0 plus $3,500 = $67,000 in benefit to the City of Central. CentralSpeaks.com will, in next week’s newspaper, report on sev- eral facets of Economic Develop- ment, including some concerns and the benefits. For now, suffice it to say that the City of Central, due in large part to the generosity of its citizens and business own- ers, has received the benefits of an Economic Developer at little cost to the taxpayers. CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, March 31, 2011 CITY 5 Skip Bertman Helps Celebrate Three Central Ribbon Cuttings Photos by Dave Freneaux TOP LEFT: Skip Bertman signs a souvenir bat for Bryleigh Erickson (pictured with her parents Ronald Erickson, Jr. and Heather Erickson) at Central Square; TOP RIGHT: The ribbon cutting at Gates at Bur- lington, a residential development for residents aged 55 or better; BE- LOW CENTER: The ribbon cutting at Vieux Carre & Central Square, an event attended by Chamber mem- bers and many Central citizens; BOTTOM LEFT: The Burlington Lakes Ribbon Cutting. Last Saturday, Skip Bertman joined the Central Community at three locations around the city for ribbon cuttings. The events took place at three new developments in Central being built by the Aca- diana Group, owned by Central resident Jeff Couvillion. The new developments are Gates at Bur- lington, Vieux Carre & Central Square, and Burlington Lakes. Most of Central is familiar with Central Square, as it is now home to Menchie’s, Buffet Central, and Extra Innings, among other busi- nesses coming soon. The other developments will be residential.

Vote Saturday Greenwell Springs Road Closure April 4-17 LA 37 (Greenwell Springs Rd) using LA 37 to LA 408 West to 1.2 miles north of LA 408 (Hooper LA 410 North to LA 64 East to LA Rd.) in East Baton Rouge Parish. 409 South to LA 37. All South- The road will be closed at this bound vehicles must detour using location from Monday, April 4 LA 37 to LA 409 North to LA 64 @ 8:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 17, West to LA 410 South to LA 408 2011 @ 5:00 p.m. while crews East to LA 37. make repairs to a bridge. DOTD appreciates your patience This closure will not allow any and reminds you to please drive vehicles to pass through the con- with caution through the construc- struction site on LA 37 located tion site and be on the lookout for “I promise to serve you with honesty and integrity 1.2 miles north of LA 408. Road work crews and their equipment. is open for local traffi c only. All Steven Howze and always put the needs of our children first. Northbound vehicles must detour Bridge Inspector I would be humbled and honored to have your vote.” -Hunter Greene

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He has been in the restaurant ing his 60th birthday (happy birthday, Worldwide Sweets & Eats, located on Magnolia Bridge at Greenwell Springs business for over 10 years. He came Hugh!), said it’s “one of our favorite Rd., had its ribbon cutting last Monday with Chamber members. to Central when he married local girl places to go.” Jessica Jones, and together they have selected a menu of traditional Mexi- can dishes to bring Central a taste of the authentic. Ricardo and Jessica, who live here in Central, also worked with their head chef to create their sig- nature dishes. The Morelia Steak, Ri- cardo’s personal favorite, is grilled to the customer’s requirements and sea- soned with a special Morelia sauce – a secret recipe that spells dining delight. The Cangrejos Fritos, fried soft shell Robin and Gina White brought their crabs, are an exciting shift from the or- children Dylan and Brianna for a dinary when it comes to seafood. 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I am truly honored.” day, March 26th. While at Ochsner, “Jerry has the best work eth- Jared took photos with visitors and ics and is one of the most polite staff. people you will ever meet,” said Scarlet Collier, director of Infor- mation Systems. Borskey and his wife, Phyllis, Lane Regional Medical Center reside in Denham Springs. He named Jerry Borskey, a computer is an avid soccer fan and enjoys technician in the Information Sys- coaching youth soccer. tems department, as the 2010 Em- Also recognized at the lun- ABOVE: Ochsner’s Lisa Martin and ployee of the Year. He received cheon, were 2010 employees of Kelli Reason, who lost a combined the honor at the hospital’s annual the month:, pictured below: left to 129 pounds dieting, celebrated their “Employee of the Year Luncheon” right: Idella Ross, Missy Jester, at Sammy’s Grill in Zachary. Kathy Matthews, Carol Rhodus, success with Subway spokesman Borskey has worked at Lane Kaycie Oliphant, Jerry Borskey, Jared Fogle who lost more than 200 for 18 months and was recognized Melinda Shelton, Amy Lea, Marge pounds eating Subway. for his dedication and outstand- Duplantis, Rachelle Noland, Deb- Ochsner’s Baton Rouge services include six ing work. He was named the May bie Fortinberry and Carolyn Craft. local health centers and Ochsner Medical ABOVE: Subway spokesman Jared Center – Baton Rouge, a full service acute Fogle visited Ochsner Medical Cen- care hospital located at I-12 and O’Neal ter – Baton Rouge before the Ameri- Lane. Ochsner employs more than 1,000 locally, including nearly 100 physicians. can Heart Association’s Heart Walk. 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Submitted by Patricia Bordelon tion. At its annual conference in Lafayette, the The Central High School library has 80 Dell Louisiana Library Association awarded the computers and 40 mobile laptops. Electronic James O. Modisette Award to Central High resources include Microsoft Office software School library in the City of Central. The pur- with Publisher capabilities, Cengage Learn- pose of this award is to recognize excellence in ing’s Gale Infotrac, World Book Online, plus a Louisiana school library program. The librar- many other online sources used for research From the Central High School website members Beau Brumley, Caleb ians are Patricia Bordelon and Leslie Smith. and reading. Electronic devices are popular, The World War II Quiz Bowl team Covington, and Kegan Hayes for Mrs. Bordelon became a library media spe- and students download research and books for lost a closely-contested match to their diligent preparation and their cialist at Central High School in 2005. Previ- pleasure. “Read to Succeed” involves all stu- Mandeville High in the 2011 Na- gutsy performance as the first ously, she was a librarian at Tara High School dents as they participate in Accelerated Read- for 12 years. She is most proud of the fact that er. Students have read 450,000,000 words so tional WWII Museum Quiz Bowl team from Central to ever com- so many students at Central are readers. Their far this year. Championship on Thursday night, pete in the championships. Check futures are unlimited with this capability. The Central High School library is often finishing second out of 25 teams Cox channel 4 for rebroadcasts of Mrs. Smith earned her MLIS from LSU in filled to capacity with students reading, study- from across the state with a final the competition. Beau Brumley 2006. Her first year of employment was at ing, using computers for class assignments, score of 360 to 330. Social Stud- and Caleb Covington are pictured Capitol High School. She has been a librar- and browsing magazines. The librarians dili- ian at Central High School since 2007. Mrs. gently work to provide a friendly environment ies teacher and sponsor Randy above with CHS history teacher Smith enjoys encouraging students to become where students and teachers are always wel- Mitchell complimented team Mr. Mitchell. lifelong readers and effective users of informa- come.

Some members of the Quiz Bowl Team are pictured above. The team was recognized at the Central Community School Board meet- ing last Monday in honor of their hard work this school year. Quiz Bowl members include Caleb Covington, Kegan Hayes, Beau Brum- ley, Tyler Wales, Chase Wales, and Leslie Jackson. Photos by Dave Freneaux CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, March 31, 2011 SCHOOlS 9 Congratulations to the CCSS Students & Teachers of the Month

BELLINGRATH HILLS EL- TANGLEWOOD CENTRAL CENTRAL EMENTARY ELEMENTARY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Student: Student: Student: Student of the Month: Koen Roberson Jacob Fontenot Hayden Badeaux Ryan Estess Teacher: Teacher: Teacher: Teacher: Karen Harrison Amy Huber Gay Stephens Mr. Brandon Lagroue Support Worker: Support Worker: Support Worker: Support Worker: Nicole Andrews Brenda Harris Michelle Tullier Mrs. Kathy Gremillion Photos by Dave Freneaux Two CCSS Students Have 4 Years of Perfect Attendance

Photo by Dave Freneaux Victoria Lynn Hudson (pictured above with Superintendent Mike Faulk) and Christopher Lee Galli both have had perfect attendance in the Central Community School System for the past four years. They were awarded the Attendance Award and presented with plaques for their achievement. 10 SCHOOlS Thursday, March 31, 2011 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition CHS Looking for Judges The Sound of Music CHS Class of for Senior Projects Opens Tonight at 1995 ”Sweet 16 From the Chamber of Commerce and experience for yourself what weekly newsletter the Seniors have learned through- Central High Reunion” Central High School proudly an- out this process. Judging will From the Central High School website Submitted by Tara Rispone DeLee nounces that its Seniors will be be held at Central High School, The Central High School Theatre The Central High Class of 1995 will hold its ”Sweet 16 Reunion” presenting their Senior Projects 10200 East Brookside Drive, on will be performing The Sound of Mu- on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from for the first time on April 19 and April 19 and April 20, 2011. If sic on March 31st-April 2nd at 7:30 April 20, 2011. The Senior Project 7:00pm -12:00am at Wine Loft you are able to participate in this p.m. and April 2nd-3rd at 2:00 p.m. (304 Laurel Street Ste # 1B Ba- is a nationally recognized program historic event on April 19 or April Tickets cost $10 in advance. For that was founded over twenty years ton Rouge, LA). The cost is $15 20, please contact Rachel Rou- ticket information call: (225) 261- per graduate or $20 per couple. ago and is part of quality educa- bique, Senior Project Coordinator, 3438 or purchase the tickets from Classmates or parents of class- tional programs in over twenty- at 261-3438 or RROUBIQUE@ Central High School. mates are encouraged to email the eight states. We would like you to CENTRALCSS.ORG. reunion committee at centralclass- help us judge these presentations [email protected] or call Incoming 225-405-7063 to receive addition- CHS Students Place Freshmen Parents al information about the reunion. at District Rally Meeting at CHS Submitted by Belinda Dixon, CHS Counselor From the Central High School website Preschool & District Rally was held at Southeastern Louisiana University on Parents of incoming 9th grad- Saturday, March 19th. Central High had the following students place ers: Please arrange to attend one Parents Day Out at District Rally: of the CHS Freshmen Academy Marie Caldwell: 2nd place- Accounting I (advancing to state) informational meetings scheduled Openings Caleb Covington: 1st place- Free Enterprise (advancing to state) for May 2nd and 3rd at 6:00 in the CHS gym. CHS Freshmen Acad- Submitted by Blackwater United Crystal Rankin: 2nd place- Free Enterprise Methodist Church emy administrators, counselors, Bethany Gonzales: 5th place- French II and teachers will be on hand to Blackwater United Methodist Hanna Cunningham: 3rd place- Physical Science (advancing to state) answer questions and assist you Church has expanded the pre- Payton Mangham: 5th place- Physical Science in selecting courses for the 2011- school program and has slots Morgan Durr: 3rd place- Spanish II (advancing to state) 2012 school year (actual Registra- available for your child. Call 261- Dillon Carter: 3rd place- Spanish III (advancing to state) tion will be held at a later time). Congratulations to these students for placing in the top 5, and good 4013 if you need a caring, safe Last names A-J -- May 2nd, 6:00 and fun learning environment for luck to those advancing to State! pm in the CHS gym Last names K-Z -- May 3rd, 6:00 your 18 month old through 5 year old child. CHS FBLA Students Rank Highly at District Competition pm in the CHS gym From the CHS website Future Business Leaders of America sponsors Ms. Wall and Ms. Hutson are proud of the CHS Business Students who competed at FBLA District Competi- tion at LSU (even though this was CHS's first year to attend!). Maris Caldwell won first place in the Accounting competition, while Ashton Kennedy earned a "superior" rating in Business Math, Andrew Crayden earned superior in Introduc- tion to Business Communication, Colleen Branch earned superior in Introduction to Technology Concepts, and Addy Crumholt earned superior in Marketing. The following FBLA students were ranked "excellent": Caroline Runnels in Account- ing I, Jassem Hamed in Business Calculations, Jordan Brooks in Introduction to Business, Meagan Mixon in Introduction to Business, Ben Curry in Marketing, Alyssa Simoneaux in Word Processing I, and Emane’ Janise in Word Processing I. CHS Parent Meetings for 2011/2012 School Year Submitted by Central High School Central High School will have Parent Meetings for students in grades 9-11 on Monday, April 4th for last names beginning with A-J and Tuesday, April 5th for last names beginning with K-Z in the school cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Top- ics to be discussed are course se- lection for next year, LA CORE 4 curriculum vs LA Basic CORE cur- riculum, new graduation require- ments, TOPS requirements, 5 Year Plans, career clusters and schedules. Please plan to attend one of these meetings to learn about new Louisi- ana high school graduation require- ments and the choices you have for your Central High School student. CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, March 31, 2011 SPOrTS 11 CP Coach Shares Thoughts on Central Wins 2 of 3 Baseball Series against Silliman District Tune-Up Games Submitted by CP Baseball Coach Jason loaded with no outs at the top of By Josh Walker Buhler started the game for the Kinchen; Photo by Kelly Partin the 5th, down 3-2, cleanup hitter The Wildcats’ week had a shaky Wildcats and got the win (5-0) Fucich stepped in as Silliman put start with a 9-8 loss to St. Charles after pitching 5 1/3 innings while in their ace pitcher Barnes. Fucich Catholic last Tuesday at South- only giving up 3 earned runs. Sam got a fastball in the zone and con- eastern’s Alumni Field. Down 7-3 Doucet came on in relief and shut nected. I knew off the bat that he in the top of the seventh inning, down Episcopal in 1 2/3 innings of had “got it.” I was happy for him Central scored four runs on hits work. and for the team. In Game 3 our by Jared Roberts, Jacob Lesage, In their district opener, the Wild- guys came out flat but did start the and Chet Myer to force extra in- cats took care of visiting Scotland- nings. The Wildcats added a run game with a 2 spot in the top of the ville in a 9-4 win. Central had an in the eighth but could not keep eight run second inning with hits first; however, Silliman answered St. Charles off the board as they by Micah Jones (1 RBI), Zack with 3 runs. The team battled back scored runs in the eighth and tenth Edgens (1 RBI), Sam Doucet (2 to take the lead in the top of the 7th innings to win the game. RBI’s), and Chet Myer (2 RBI’s). but gave it right back. As a team Central responded to the loss by Sam Doucet got the win (2-1) with we have been rolling, but giving beating Episcopal 11-3 on Thurs- five strong innings of relief. away Game 3 of the series made day. The Wildcats batted around The Wildcats (14-6) have a tough the team understand how we can in the first inning and scored five week starting today with a home Taking 2 out of 3 games from be detoured from our goal and ev- runs on hits by Zack Edgens, game against Denham Springs at Silliman was huge for our squad; erything we have been working so Chet Myer, Brett Courville, Jared 4. Central also travels to Zachary however, we dropped the final hard for since we began practicing. Roberts, and Corey Davis. Dylon Saturday for a 1 p.m. game. game of the series from not being The team is ready to bounce back mentally prepared, and I take full and get us back on track. responsibility for the loss. Game 1 CHS Freshman Spirit Squad was an outstanding game to watch and be a part of with a gutsy per- CMS Volleyball Tryouts & Parents Meeting formance from Brennan Fucich. Fucich was in control the whole Playing for District Submitted by Susan Freeman school cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. on April game by working ahead and keep- The first step to becoming a Central 6th (Wednesday). A parent and the ing the Silliman hitters off balance. TONIGHT High School JV Cheerleader, Varsity student must attend this meeting in With timely hitting and sound de- The Central Middle Volleyball Cheerleader, or Kitten (dance team) order for the student to be eligible to fense, we were a good ball team in teams will play for the District is being in the freshmen cheer/dance tryout. A tryout fee of $15 is due at Championship on Thursday at the first game. The Game 2 starter squad. Cheering/dancing in the fresh- this time as well as a copy of the stu- Central Middle. The 7th and 8th men spirit squad is now mandatory to dent’s current schedule listing teach- was Blake Chelette, who has been grade teams both have identical 7-1 giving us quality starts. He kept us records and will face West Felici- try out for future spirit groups. ers. Information regarding clinic and in the game by his will to compete ana. The 7th grade team plays at There will be a MANDATORY tryouts will be given at this time. long enough for our hitters to come 5:00 and the 8th grade team plays PARENT & STUDENT MEET- We are looking forward to meeting through. When we had the bases at 6:00. Please come out and sup- ING at Central High School in the you. port the Lady Wildcats. 12 SPOrTS Thursday, March 31, 2011 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Central High Athletes Sign On with Louisiana College Submitted by Coach Fresina; Photos by Expressions Photography Central High School is proud to announce that these three student-athletes will continue their playing career at a state institution. Meghan Saia will continue her softball career at Louisi- ana College, and Zack Edgens and Greg Morris will play football also at Louisiana College. Zack Edgens was the starting Quarterback at Central High School this past season and is the catcher on the Baseball team. He has received academic and leadership scholarships to Louisi- ana College. While attending, he will have the opportunity to continue his football career. Greg Morris was a two year starter at Wide Receiver at Central High School and participates on the track team. He was voted the Offensive Team Captain by his teammates. He has received academic and leadership scholarships to Louisi- ana College. While attending, he will have the opportunity to continue his football career. Meghan Saia is a three year starter at second base for the Central High School Softball team and a member of the Powerlifting team. She has received academic and leadership scholarships to Louisiana College. While attending, she will have the opportunity to continue her softball ca- reer. The athletes are pictured at right with their families and coaches at the signing last Thursday. TOP: Zack Edgens sits with his family. Coach Gardner, Coach Simoneaux, Coach Dotson, and Coach Fresina stand behind him. CENTER: Greg Morris and his family sit at the table with Coach Gardner, Coach Simoneaux, and Coach Dotson behind. BOTTOM: Meghan Saia is sur- rounded by her family members. Coach Henry, Coach Efferson, and Coach Blanchard stand be- hind her. Congratulations to these athletes! CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, March 31, 2011 SPOrTS 13 Wildcat Football Banquet Honors Players & Coaches for a Job Well Done

PICTURED L TO R, TOP TO BOTTOM All photos, except the top right, by Michael Spangler for Expressions Photography: All District Honorable Mentions Taylor Hardin, Gregg Morris, Cole LeBlanc, Zack Edgens, & Jarrud Mayes with Coach Dotson; James Richrdson- 1st Team All State & Aus- tin Watts- 2nd Team All State with Coach Dotson; Coach Prejean, Coach Dotson, & Coach LeSage (Photo cour- tesy of CHS Football); 2nd Team All District Players Trevor Sansone, Joey Jarreau, Antonio Ragusa, & Locan Metcalfe with Coach Dotson; 1st Team All District Players Cooper Moore, James Richardson, Austin Watts, Taylor Jenkins, Zack Hetrick, Football Banquet (Continued from Page 1) & Matt Thibodeaux with Coach Dot- son; All Metro Player Zack Hetrick The banquet concluded with a special presentation to retir- LeSage Award to keynote speaker Todd McClure for his with Coach Dotson *James Rich- ing Coach David “Bubba Ray” LeSage. Coach LeSage, a representation of Central High School in the sport of foot- ardson also received the All Metro Central High graduate and football standout, has been on ball. award.; Central Fight Award recipi- the coaching staff since 2000. Coach Dotson presented Also retiring after many years in the coaching profession ent Randy Gonzales with Coach Dot- LeSage with an award named in his honor, for his years is Coach Johnny Prejean. Coach Prejean has been on staff son; Scholar Award recipient Trevor of dedication to the sport of football, Central High School at Central since 2008. Sansone with Principal Wales; Iron and the many young men he has mentored over the years. Everyone is excited about the upcoming season and the Cat Award recipient Taylor Jenkins with Coach Dotson After receiving his award Coach LeSage presented the possibility of a “4 peat”. Tradition does not Graduate.

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Lake After Hours Drusilla 3333 Drusilla Lane / (225) 924-3906 9AM-11PM daily 14 COMMUNITY Thursday, March 31, 2011 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Congratulations to Central High basketball player Brock CLASSIFIEDS Poydras for making the District 5-5A 1st team for basket- Summer Camp Counselors NURSERY ASSISTANT ball! Also congratulations to Wildcats Dylan Anders and Apply at: www.kidcamcamp.com NEEDED laquin Turner for recieving honorable mentions! Interviews April 5th Blackwater United Methodist Church 6PM at Central Private is looking for a church nursery assis- tant on Sunday mornings to care for LOVE MUSIC? infants and young children. You must 7 & U Tigers Win CAYL I teach guitar and beginner voice be 17 years of age or older, caring and here in Central. Kenny Acosta, dependable. Must love children. Min- Preseason Tournament 40+ yrs exp., voting member of imum 4-5 hours/week, &10.00/Hr. Please contact Sherian Comeaux at the Recording Academy. 225-261-4646 for application details. 261-0572 PRESCHOOL TEACHER CASH FOR JUNK CARS NEEDED Cash for Junk or Wrecked Cars Blackwater UMC preschool looking Will Haul Off, Fast Pickup for a teacher’s assistant in 3 year old 445-6422 or 620-5792 class. High School Diploma required - additional education an advantage. Must love children, be caring, flexible LOST LABS and dependable. Experience working Lost Large Male Choc Lab with groups of children and attention & Large Female Black Lab to detail a plus. Contact Gina Minor w/ a little white on chest at 261-4013 or 261-4646 for details. (answers to Sue) Missing from Magnolia Bend HELP WANTED Call 278-2962 Subway 13511 Hooper Rd. Coner of Hooper & Sullivan Neighborhood-Wide Looking for part-time workers Garage Sale who can work between Saturday, April 2nd the hours of 6:30 am & 4:00pm 8am-2pm Now hiring dependable workers. Ph: 225-261-0162 Submitted by Joy Alario Lonibos Indian Mound Subdivision On the weekend of March 25-27, The Central Tigers 7U Coaches Pitch baseball team went undefeated to win the CAYL Pre-season Tournament Calling All Local Ham Radio Operators for the D Minor Select Division. Submitted by August Levert Kneeling left to right: Jeffrey Swearingen, Ethan LeSage, Taylor Walters, Did you know that there are around 70 ham radios in the Central area? Jimmie Johnson, and Rylen Walker. Standing left to right: Dalton Wilson, August Levert, who is a ham operator here in Central, is setting up a meet Tanner Roberts, Luke Cowart, Easton Lonibos and Luke Ydarraga. Coach- & greet for Central area ham radio operators. If you operate a ham radio es are Mark Roberts, Earl Paul LeSage, Dwayne Wilson and Head Coach in Central, send an email to August Levert at [email protected] for more Ronnie Walters. information about the meet & greet. CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, March 31, 2011 COMMUNITY 15

Any central business, church, or school holding summer activities for kids is asked to submit information about your event asap to [email protected] for free publication. Thank you. CAPA Corner Words of Encouragement from the Central Area Pastors Association An Ever Present Help dle of our crazy, too busy world: in Trouble! “God is our refuge and strength, An ever present help in trouble. One of my friends comment- Therefore we will not fear ed recently: “After reading the Though the earth give way newspaper this morning – all the And the mountains fall in the bad news – I thought to myself, heart of the sea!” there is no hope!” The crisis in Psalm 46:1-2 Japan , unrest in the Middle East God doesn’t promise to de- , tumbling stock market, price liver us from our troubles, but He of gas, high rate of crime, and does promise to be an ever pres- abounding budget woes. Some- ent help in the middle of them! times the bad news continues as Call upon Him! He Cares! He we survey our own circumstanc- hears! es – health, finances, relation- ships, family issues, work chal- Dick and Jackay Metz lenges, time pressures! Cornerstone Fellowship A “GOD” thought in the mid- Central Bloomers Host Bob Souvestre at Gardening Presentation Submitted by Jan Cobb Bob Souvestre, LSU Ag Center Agent (Horticulture) and Master Gardener Coordinator spoke about spring gardening for Louisiana on March 15 at the Greenwell Springs Branch Library. The meeting was hosted by the Central Bloomers Garden Club and well attended by the public. Mr. Souvestre talked about Louisiana Super Plants, soil testing, maintenance, weed control methods, mulching, stretching before gar- dening, using ergonomic tools, wearing hearing and eye protection and many other topics. 16 ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, March 31, 2011 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Central Bloomers Featured Emily Jayne Manuel Welcomed Landscape of the Month Home by Parents Joel & Barbara Submitted by Barbara & Joel Manuel Joel and Barbara Manuel of Central are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Jayne. Emily was born March 3, 2011 at Woman’s Hospi- tal. She weighed fi ve pounds, fi fteen ounces, and was nineteen inch- es long. She was wel- Submitted by Bren Truett proudly chooses Bellingrath Lakes comed home by her Alive with color! Bellingrath as this month's “Featured Land- big brother, Elliott. Lakes subdivision entrance is scape”. Please join them and oth- Maternal grandpar- bursting with the seasonal color ers as we help to “grow” Central ents are Kathleen Jan- of cheerful pansies and dianthus. beautifully. dle Notariano of Wat- Crimson-colored blooms of the PICTURED ABOVE: Charlene son and Sherry and the azaleas, surrounding the crape Hunt, with the Bellingrath Lakes late Dale Bennett of myrtles, add to make it picture beautifi cation committee is pre- perfect. Lorapetulum, holly and sented the Jackie Brewer Memo- Waxahachie, Texas. daylily further enhance the dis- rial Award. On right are Central Paternal grandparents play. The Central Bloomers Gar- Bloomer members Peggy Faulk are Allen and Georgie den Club beautifi cation committee and Margaret Shipley. Manuel of Eunice. Emily Jayne Manuel Stephen & Kayla Hammons Margaret & Don Shipley Welcome Son Deklan Kole Celebrate 50th Anniversary Submitted by Margaret Shipley Margaret and Don Shipley cel- ebrated their 50th wedding anni- versary at a special party at the home of son and daughter-in-law Gary and Donise Shipley. Also hosting were the couple’s other children and their spouses, Don, Jr. and Debbie Shipley and Jeff and Cheryl Shipley. The honorees were married De- cember 17th, 1960 at Rayne Me- morial Methodist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Submitted by Kayla Hammons Stephen and Kayla Verbois Hammons are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy, Deklan Kole. Deklan was born on January 27, 2011 at 8:14am. He weighed eight pounds 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud brother is Brandon; grandparents are Michael and Gayle Ham- mons of Pollock and Jill Whittington of Central; great-grandparents are Doris Bryant of Pollock, John Hammons of Monroe, and Alvin and Wanda Whittington of Central; great-great-grandmother is Mae Chemin of Central and Aunt Lindsey Hammons of Lafayette.

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