CENTRAL SPEAKS May 22, 2014 • Daily News at CentralSpeaks.com
Summer Camps & activities for Kids Page 5
Council Considers Rezoning Council to Vote on Rezoning of All Land in Central
Central’s City Council will consider Tuesday whether to rezone all property in Central as the next step in the Master Plan process begun back in 2007. A Council yes vote would cause all land in Central to be classified under the new Zoning Districts created in January. The result of the rezoning would be to place the majority of subdivision and commercial property in zones very similar to their current classifications. Under the proposed rezoning most of Central’s rural property would be changed from Rural to Rural/Agricultural. The primary difference between these two classifications is that Rural/ Agricultural allows one home per 3 acres as opposed to the one home per acre now permitted. City officials have pointed out that property owners can, in the future, apply to have their property zoned residential in order to remove the 3 acre limitation, subject to approval of the City Council. Properties of less than three acres will be “Grandfathered In” and allowed to build one home on any existing lot. This Council Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 27th, at 6PM at Kristenwood. Members of the public will have an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Mayor’s Office Master Plan Recap
Central Speaks contacted Centrals’ Chief Administrative Officer for comment on Tuesday’s rezoning ordinance. Mr. Barrow offered the following explanation: In regards to the recommended Zoning Map for the city of Central, this is the next-tolast piece of the puzzle in our Master Plan completion that we have been working on since 2007. The final piece will be the City Center Overlay District. Numerous public meetings have been held to gather community input, starting with the SDAT public meetings in 2007 and continuing through the Zoning Commission meeting in which the Zoning Map was recommended for adoption on April 24, 2014. The Master Plan Land Use Plan was adopted after much public input on September 23, 2010 with no citizens speaking in objection. The Master Land Use Plan explained the densities of each of the proposed zoning districts, including the Rural/Agriculture District and the various residential districts. The Planning Commission has been using the Master Plan and See Master Plan, Page 3
Central High School Class of 2014 Graduates Cooking in Central Friday & Saturday, May 30 & 31
Photo by Michael Spangler Congratulations to the Central High Class of 2014, who had their graduation on Tuesday evening at Bethany. Claire Holmes delivered the Valedictory Address, and Andrew Crayden gave the Salutatory Address.
Cooking in Central, the annual community fundraiser, is coming next Friday and Saturday, May 30th and 31st. The event is open to the public. Proceeds this year will benefit activities and various projects for our local schools, the Central Community Assistance Foundation, improvements to the property that will become the home of Cooking in Central, and the Central Veterans Memorial Park. The event schedule is on page 3. Friday night’s activities run from 5 to 9 PM, and Saturday’s event goes from 10 AM to 3 PM. There will be food for sale, auctions, live music, kids’ activities, and even a hula hoop contest for all ages! See page 9 for hula hoop details. We hope to see you all there!
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Respectful Disagreements
I recently spent more than a few months sidelined from my normal editorial style to take on a special project. It was a great experience and I met and spoke with literally thousands of Central citizens. Based on the comments of those I met, I return to my editorial keyboard more convinced than ever of the need to spend a few minutes each week calling attention to and commenting on the important current events and issues in Central. Sometimes I see the need to shamelessly promote one of the many great events in Central. Take Cooking in Central for example. (This is a shameless plug.) It happens May 30 and 31, next Friday and Saturday and it is a great charitable event that has supported our schools, our veterans, our neighbors, hurricane and tornado victims, and more. Plan to come spend some time with a few thousand of your Central neighbors for a good cause. Any regular reader of Central Speaks knows that I have a long history of
speaking out when I believe a matter before our Council or School Board is important, that there is a clear cut best decision, and that the people should be made aware of how it will impact their lives. I have no plans to change that stance, and if that includes disagreeing with a few or even many people, I will disagree respectfully. Remember, this column is just one person’s opinion. An example of this is the Rezoning Ordinance coming to a vote next Tuesday at City Council. Our Master Plan is a great concept and much effort has been put into it. Used wisely, it should help shape our city and help us to grow wisely for generations. There are several issues still to be resolved, and we must remember that this is a “Living Document” that can and will be amended as our city grows and changes. If you have opinions or concerns, come to the meeting and express them, but if you disagree, let’s do so respectfully. Finally, I will be more than willing to express an opinion where I see injustice. Elie Wiesel, an Auschwitz survivor and Nobel Peace Prize winner, wrote: “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” I will not be hesitant in this column to advocate for accountability and change and to oppose things I do not feel put the citizens of Central First, and when I disagree with some of you, and I will, I will seek to do so respectfully.
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Thursday, May 22, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! Central Speaks would like to congratulate all of our 2014 Central area graduates. If your graduate has not been recognized in Central Speaks, please send a name and photo to Info@CentralSpeaks.com. Congratulations to Madison S. McAdams, a 2014 Central High graduate. He is the son of Treynor and Rodlyn McAdams and the grandson of Ron and Lorraine Harris and Ronnie and Carolyn Devall.
Congratulations to Taylor Quinn Whitty, a 2014 graduate from the University of New Orleans. Taylor received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. She is a 2002 Central High School graduate and has also attended BRCC and OLOL college. Taylor is the daughter of Duane Whitty and Sherry Elgard and the granddaughter of Daryl and Stephanie Whitty.
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Congratulations to Shelby Eisworth, a member of the 2014 Central High School graduating class.
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CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, May 22, 2014
Master Plan, Continued from Page 1
the various land use densities since September 2010. Numerous other public meetings have been held to work on the new Zoning Ordinance over the last four years. The new zoning ordinance, which sets the densities and lot sizes for residential properties in fair relation to the Master Land Use Plan, was adopted November 12, 2013 by the city
council after public hearings. Hundreds of citizens, along with professional planners and land use attorneys, have attended information meetings and public workshops, and their input was instrumental in designing the Master Land Use Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and the Zoning Map over the last 7 years.
2014 Cooking in Central Schedule of Events Friday, May 30th: 5-9 PM at St. Alphonsus 5 PM: Crawfish Boil (By GM Cable and Carlton LeGrange) 6–9 PM: Street Dance (Carbon Copy) 7 PM: Progressive Auction #1 7:15 PM: Hula-hoop Contest Preliminary Competition
Saturday May 31st: 10AM-3PM at St. Alphonsus 10 AM: Doors Open/Entertainment Begins (Central Jazz Band) 11 AM: Opening Ceremonies/Judging begins/Serving Begins Welcome, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Introduction of Cooking Judges Mayor Watts & Gordy Rush (Central Karate performance) 11:30 AM: Live Entertainment (United We Jam) 12 Noon: Hula-hoop finals Announce cooking winners Introduce guests Progressive Auction 12:30–2 PM: Live Entertainment (United We Jam) 1 PM: Silent Auction Ends 2 PM: Final Announcements Live Auction starts After Auction: Draw for all raffles
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Crime Stoppers: Have You Seen These Fugitives?
www.crimestoppersbr.com Call Toll Free at 1-877-723-7867 Crime Stoppers will pay cash reward for information leading to the arrest of these WANTED FUGITIVES:
ASHLEY NICOLE BUECHE JAY IRVIN OLDBEAR, JR. DOB 11/04/1986 DOB 11/25/1994 WHITE/FEMALE WHITE/MALE 5’03” HGT / 130 WGT 5’06” HGT / 195 WGT BROWN HAIR / BLUE EYES BROWN HAIR / BROWN EYES WANTED FOR: WANTED FOR: THEFT OF GOODS; FELONY CARNAL KNOWLEDGE POSS. OF SCH II CDS; OF A JUVENILE OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CDS; POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA If you have any information on these fugitives contact Crime Stoppers at 344-STOP(7867), text CS225 plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or email us anonymously from our facebook page or website www. crimestoppersbr.com **Remember you do not have to give your name to collect this or any Crime Stoppers Reward but you must call Crime Stoppers ** These fugitives are active as of May 21, 2014
Click It or Ticket Mobilization Effort EBRSO Began High Visibility Enforcement This Week
From EBRSO
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office wants to remind motorists to buckle up. EBRSO began yesterday stepping up enforcement reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office efforts are part of a larger, national Click It or Ticket mobilization that runs May 19 – June 1. As motorists take to the roads to celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend, law enforcement officials across the nation will be ensuring that everyone buckles up. “Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer vacation season, and we want to ensure that everyone arrives at their destination safely,” said EBRSO Spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks. “If you are not wearing your seat belt, you will be ticketed.” According to new data released from the Department of
Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatalities are up nationwide for the first time in five years. In 2012, 10,335 people who were killed in motor vehicle crashes were not wearing their seat belts. NHTSA data also details how more traffic vehicle deaths occur at night. In 2012, 61 percent of passenger vehicle occupants killed during the nighttime hours of 6:00 p.m. – 5:59 a.m. were not wearing their seat belts. “Too many deaths occur on our roadways. Many of those deaths could have been prevented if people took the simple step of wearing their seat belt,” Hicks said. “Deputies will be handing out tickets year-round, both day and night, to those who still haven’t gotten the message that seatbelts save lives. For more information on the Click It or Ticket mobilization, please visit www.nhtsa.gov/ciot.
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Thursday, May 22, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
The Central Bloomers Garden Club is holding a plant sale this Saturday from 8am to 1pm at 16524 Quiet Oaks Ave. in Woodland View Estates off of Wax Road.
THURSDAY 5/22:
The annual Zoar Car Show has been rescheduled for May 31. The show is open to all classes. New This year: “Swap Meet” - Bring your old parts or anything auto related. Also new this year: Pinewood Derby Race. Contact Zoar Baptist Church at 261-3434 with any questions.
FRIDAY 5/23:
EBRSO Arrests Armed Robbers
Central Speaks hits the streets and mailboxes Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM The Sid Edwards Show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 5-6PM Board of Adjustments Meeting, Kristenwood, 5-6PM Planning and Zoning Meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7PM Central Legends radio show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 6-7PM Live Music with Chris Bradford, Caliente Mexican Craving, 6-9PM Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM
SATURDAY 5/24:
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Central Bloomers Plant Sale, 16524 Quiet Oaks Ave, 8AM-1PM Wildcat Station Re-Opening with Refreshments, Games, Spacewalk See you at church!
SUNDAY 5/25: MONDAY 5/26:
CCSS School Board Meeting, 6-7:30PM
TUESDAY 5/27:
2014 Wildcat Baseball Camp, Central Baseball Field, 9AM-1PM Kid’s Night, Meet Pooh and Tigger, Caliente Mexican Craving, 5-8PM City Council Meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 5/28:
2014 Wildcat Baseball Camp, Central Baseball Field, 9AM-1PM
THURSDAY 5/29:
Central Speaks hits the streets and mailboxes 2014 Wildcat Baseball Camp, Central Baseball Field, 9AM-1PM Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM The Sid Edwards Show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 5-6PM Central Legends radio show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 6-7PM
Brannon Latil of Denham Springs and Heather Smith of Baton Rouge were arrested for nine separate burglaries. They are being held at the Parish prison and will face the charge of Felony Theft for stealing over $1,100 of cigarettes from various convenience stores in April. One of the crimes was on Hooper Road in Central. At each burglary Latil would ask for cartons of various brands of cigarettes, grab the cartons and run out of the store. On at least one occasion the victim reported that the burglar presented a small caliber pistol during the burglary.
Blackwater United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School
June 15—19 5:30-8:00 pm
FRIDAY 5/30:
Please register by June 6th.
Blood Drive, Lane RMC, 6:30AM-2:30PM Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM Cooking in Central, St. Alphonsus, 5-9PM
SATURDAY 5/31:
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Annual Zoar Car Show, 8:30AM Cooking in Central, 10AM-3PM See you at church!
SUNDAY 6/1: MONDAY 6/2:
Biddy Kitty Dance Camp
TUESDAY 6/3:
Biddy Kitty Dance Camp
WEDNESDAY 6/4:
Biddy Kitty Dance Camp
THURSDAY 6/5:
Biddy Kitty Dance Camp Central Speaks hits the streets and mailboxes Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM The Sid Edwards Show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 5-6PM Central Legends radio show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 6-7PM
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Mail your registration to Blackwater UMC, 10000 Blackwater Rd Central, LA 70714 by June 1. Questions: 261-4646
SUMMER CAMPS 5
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, May 22, 2014
Summer Camps & Lessons Keep Your Kids Busy All Summer
Central Community Athletics Summer Camps
3 Fun filled weeks of exercise, crafts, games, movies, two jumpers, Library Bus, sports activities, outdoor water fun and much more. Summer camps are for girls and boys, ages 5 and up. Kids bring lunch and we provide two snacks per day. Registration forms are on our website June 9-13, June 23-27 & July 14-18, 8am-5pm Cost: $100 members / $110 non members www.centralcommunityatheltics.com 261-0660
Dance Fusion Summer Camps
Now registering for summer camp! Call 261-0809 or email GoDanceFusion@ yahoo.com. $20 to hold spot - limited space. July 7-11: 2-4 year-olds July 14-16: ages 12+ July 21-25: 5-7 year-olds July 28-August 1: 8-11 year-olds Also registering now for fall classes. 13421 Hooper Road, 70818
Guitar Lessons By Kenny Acosta
Beginner Theory & Guitar Lessons Advanced Students Welcome Private Lessons Beginner Voice Lessons Call 261-0572
May 31 - August 9! Mon-Sat 10AM - 6PM, Wed 10AM - 5PM *1-piece swimsuit policy. Air conditioned with cabana and concessions. Schedule birthdays, ball team parties, and company picnics! Lifeguards on duty at Jr. Olympic sized pool and baby pool. Daily Rate: $5/person, Ages 2 & under free. Summer Family Memberships: $200/fam of 5 6565 Morgan Road 261-1994
Central Private Football Camp
The 4th annual Todd McClure/Coach Sid Edwards CHS Youth Football Camp will be held June 16-18 from 6-8pm at the CHS practice fields. The cost is $20. The camp is open to ages 5-incoming freshmen. All participants must pre-register online at www. centralyouthfootball.net.
Girl’s Basketball Camps
Girls Basketball Youth Camp, will be held at Central High School. It is for ages 7-11 (No Exceptions). The camp is July 7-8, 9am-12pm. Girls Skill Development Camp, will be held at CHS. It is for Middle-High School Girls (No Exceptions). The camp is July 14-16 from 9am - 3pm. This camp will feature Retired NBA Player/WNBA Coach Ledell Eackles. See District Website for Registration Information.
Let your kids explore their creative side this summer! Each day we will work on different projects, all supplies included. Some examples: kids canvases, glitter letters, picture frames, shirts and MORE! This is NOT just for girls....BOYS are welcome too! Ages: 5-12; Cost: $70 per child, discounts for multiple siblings. See my website for more details and registration: creationsbayou.com 288-4487. June 3-5, 24-26, July 8-10 & 22-24
Berean Recreational Facility The Coda Dance Studio Looking for a place to swim this summer? Summer Classes Largest pool in Central open to the public
CPS Coaches and players will hold a football camp for youths in grades 2-6 on July 21-24 from 5-7 PM. The registration form can be found online at www.CentralPrivate.org.
Todd McClure/Coach Sid Edwards Youth Football Camp
Creations Bayou Summer Camps
The Coda Dance Studio will be offering summer dance intensive classes June 30 - August 12. Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, and Hip Hop for ages 5-7, 8-11, and 12 & up. Cost is $80.00 - $150.00. For more information, please email codadance@ gmail.com or call 225-590-5780.
Central Private Baseball Camp
Central Private will hold their summer baseball camp on June 16-19. Contact Coach Jason Kinchen at 931-3054 for more information.
Biddy Kitty Dance Camp 2014 CHS Volleyball Camp The CHS Kittens will be hosting their annual Biddy Kitty Dance Camp June 2 - June 6 this summer. The camp is open to any girls going into PK - 8th grade. The cost is $70. This price includes a craft a day, a snack a day, and a tshirt. Registration forms can be picked up at the Central High School office. Please email bgilchrist@centralcss.org
June 16-19 from 9:00am-12:00pm Camp is open to incoming 5th-8th graders. June 16-18 from 1:00pm-4:00pm camp will be open to age 4-incoming 4th graders. Session I costs $75. Session II costs $50. Registration is preferred by June 6th, but will also be taken at the door. Contact MLeBouef@ centralcss.org for more information.
June 10-13 in CMS gym, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $75.00, which includes a camp t-shirt. Contact mmcclure@centralcss.org or naucoin@centralmiddle.org. Dress Up Days: Tuesday, 6/10 - college game day, Wednesday, 6/11 – pink out day, Thursday, 6/12 – Duck Dynasty day, & Friday, 6/13 – camp t-shirt day.
Central Baseball Field May 27th, 28th, & 29th from 9:00-1:00. The camp is open to all boys ages 7-14. There is a $100 fee (no cash - checks only) The fee includes 3 days of instruction and a Camp T-Shirt. To register, please email the following info to mforbes@centralcss.org: Camper’s name, age, and shirt size, Parent’s email address.
Gotta Move Girls’ Fitness Camp
2014 Wildcat Baseball Camp
Vacation Bible Schools This Summer
Blackwater UMC – “Weird Animals – Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind” June 15-19 from 6:00–8:00 pm with snack supper served from 5:30–6:00. Call 261-4646 or you can pick up Registration forms in the church office. $5/ child with a cap of $15/family. Please sign up by June 6th.
Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Marketplace VBS 2014 “Jesus the Bread of Life” June 9-13. 9 am – Noon. VBS is for children who have completed Kindergarten – 5th grade. Download registration forms at www.GreenwellSprings.com
First Baptist Church Central - Discovery Lab - Exploring the power of prayer, one experiment at a time. Monday through Friday nights, June 9 -- 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is for children ages 3 to those who have just completed 5th grade. (225) 261-3722
Grace Presbyterian - June 23-25, 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Light dinner followed by Gotta Indian Mound Baptist Church - July 7th-11th, Move VBS featuring the Go Fish Guys. This Comite Baptist Church - Going for the Gold VBS encourages children that faith is active 2014, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The theme this through Bible lessons, music, games and "Run the Race" July 27 - Aug. 1. 5:30-8:30 year will be "Weird Animals"! p.m. Children 3 years old - 6th grade crafts. For children 4 through those who have completed 5th grade. 225-261-0890 or www. gracepresbyterianbr.net. Coming soon to St. Alphonsus. . . SonTreasure Island Vacation Bible School! VBS will be Cornerstone Fellowship will host our Vacation Berean Ministries - “Wilderness Escape, held on June 16th-20th from 9:00am-Noon. Bible School July 21-25 from 6:00-8:30pm. Where God Guides & Provides.” June 2ndVBS is for children who have completed We are doing a Marvel Superhero theme. It’s 6th from 9am-12noon. Ages 4-5th Grade. 225K-5th grade. Come and explore our tropical for kids who have completed K-5th grade. 261-1994 island and discover the treasure of God’s love!
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Thursday, May 22, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com ANNOUNCEMENTS Print Edition11
LA Cheer Force Places Third Joey & Margen Justin & Melissa in World’s Championship Fairchild Welcome Becnel Welcome Son Cole Houston Daughter Collins Brees
Louisiana Cheer Force "Gold," a small senior co-ed 5 team from Baton Rouge, LA, with several members from Central, just won a World’s Bronze medal at the Cheerleading World's Championship in Orlando, Florida. This team consists of 12-18 year old athletes from the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. This team competed against 96 of the best teams across the world and took home the 3rd place title and bronze medal. They are the first team to ever medal from Louisiana at this prestigious and extremely athletic event. This
is such a huge accomplishment and this team is extremely proud to not only bring home the bronze medals and Globe trophy for their gym, Louisiana Cheer Force, but also for the state of Louisiana! These athletes display their athletic talent in a 2 minute and 30 second routine jam-packed with tumbling, stunting, jumps, and dance. Their performance will be aired on ESPN in May. You can follow their gym on Facebook (Louisiana Cheer force) and www.lacheerforce.com. Details from the competition can be found on www.usasf.net!
Joey and Margen Fairchild of Greenwell Springs are proud to announce the birth of their son, Cole Houston Fairchild. He was born on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 9:41p.m. at Lane Memorial in Zachary. Cole weighed 6 lbs and 7 ozs and was 19.75 inches long. Proud grandparents are Joey and Anita LaBauve from Pride and the late Houston and Cathy Fairchild of Greenwell Springs. Great grandparents are Helen Fairchild of Greenwell Springs, Ann Hymel of Baker and Warren and Dot LaBauve of Plaquemine. Newborn photography done by Courtney Browning Photography.
Justin and Melissa Becnel of Zachary are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Collins Brees Becnel. She was born on March 17, 2014 weighing 7 lbs 3 oz and measuring 21 1/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mike and Mellie Becnel of Central and Al Ellis of Zachary.
Please email all birth and wedding announcements to Info@CentralSpeaks. com. Announcements are printed free of charge at the next available opportunity.
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Photo by Michael Spangler
4th and 5th grade students were challenged to create original, positive posters supporting the Tar Wars message of being smoke-free for the state-wide Tar Wars poster contest. Central Intermediate 4th grader Cadence Creppel was awarded third place in the state of Louisiana for her colorful artwork promoting this smokefree message. Congratulations, Cadence! Dr. Thomas Caton, Chief Resident at Baton Rouge General and Tar Wars instructor, and Megan Daniel, state Tar Wars coordinator, presented the award to Cadence.
Thank you to everyone who helped with and supported this event! Below: JC and Tyler fishing; Middle: Kenlie with the fishing competition winners; Bottom: Volunteer organizers and cooks at Central Square
10-14 year olds total weight of fish caught:
1st - Trent Borskey (14.65 lbs) 2nd - Joe Charleville (13.88 lbs) 3rd - Tanner Borskey (9.99) 10-14 year olds
total number of fish caught: 1st - Matthew Atkinson (36 fish) 2nd - Cade Ross (30 fish) 3rd - Trey Johnson (28 fish) 10-14 year old Big Fish award: Trent Borskey with a 5 lb 14 oz bass 9 and under total weight of fish caught: 1st - Ryleigh Hoover (9.81 lbs) 2nd - Jaxson Scott (9.16 lbs) 3rd - Tyler Soileau (7.94 lbs) 9 and under total number of fish caught: 1st - Peyton Nicholson - (28 fish)
2nd - Rebecca Betz - (22 fish) 3rd - Tyler Soileau - 21 fish 9 and under Big Fish award: Luke Comeaux with a 2.3 lb bass Event organizers said they had zero complaints from the pond/ property owners about behavior or trash. They would like to thank the anglers and their parents and grandparents for making this a great, positive day. Fishing for Kenlie 2014 raised $4,600 dollars. Organizer Shane Evans said, “I am proud to be a part of a ‘Community that Cares’ enough to come together to make events such as the Central Bike A Thon, Cookin in Central, and now Fishing for Kenlie such great successes.”
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Thursday, May 22, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
Central Bike-A-Thon Raises Funds for St. Jude Photos by Michael Spangler
New Location for Rogers Regional Eye Center
Photo by Michael Spangler
Rogers Regional Eye Center has relocated. A ribbon cutting was held for the new building, located at 18901 Greenwell Springs Road. Rogers Regional Eye Center can be reached by phone at 225-261-6282 or by fax at 261-6012.
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, May 22, 2014
Hula Hoop Competition Coming to “Cooking in Central”
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Body BaYou Introduces mPower for Moms & Babies
By popular demand, this year’s Cooking In Central event will feature a Hula Hoop Contest. Participants will be divided into four age groups: 0 to 6 year olds, 7 to 12 year olds, 13 to 18 year olds, and 19 and over. Winners in each age group will be awarded a prize in this inaugural event. Entrants are encouraged to bring their own hula hoop and can pick up entry forms at Ross Tire & Service or at the Cooking information booth. Preliminary competition will be held Friday, May 30th, at 7:15 pm and the finals will take place Saturday, May 31st, at 12 noon. Individuals are encouraged to practice ahead of time as the competition promises to be furious.
Body BaYou is excited to unleash mPower - Mommy Powered Fitness! mPower is a stroller-based fitness class that empowers you to exceed your post-pregnancy fitness goals while bonding with your little one. Sarah Miller, the owner of Body BaYou and creator of mPower, offers this unique service in our training facility at Snap Fitness on Magnolia Bridge Road. This provides you and your child the privacy you both deserve while working towards your goal. To get started, go to bodybayou.com or call Sarah at (225) 302-0558 and let us mPower you today!
In Memoriam: Angela Kimball
In Memoriam: James Ray Rose
"So much pain and so much darkness, In this world we stumble through. All these questions I can't answer, And so much work to do But when I get where I'm goin, And I see my maker's face, I'll stand forever in the light, Of his Amazing Grace." A loving devoted wife and mother, a woman of deep faith who loved Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Angela Harrington Travis Kimball never met a stranger and found friendship in everyone she met. She was 42 years old and a former substitute teacher at Starkey Academy in Central. She dedicated her life to making a loving and nurturing home for her family, whom she loved completely and unconditionally. She enjoyed art, jewelry making, and crochet and brought laughter and joy to all she met with her unique sense of humor and personality. She passed away at her home in the arms of her husband of 20 years, Paul Kimball on May 18, 2014 after a long struggle
with chronic illness. She is also survived by her son, Sean Capello, II and daughter, Raegan Kimball; mother and step-father, Adele and Terry Travis; father and step-mother, Richard and Ann Harrington; brothers, Ricky Harrington, Ryan Travis, and Scott Harrington; sister, Victoria Harrington; step-brother, Carl Thoreson; grandfather, Jack Toler; grandmother, Ruby Harrington; grandmother, Doris Travisl; 2 nephews, 2 nieces, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends. She is preceded in death by her brother, Brent Travis, grandmother, Marie Elizabeth "Beth" Toler and grandfathers, Jewel Harrington and Billy Travis. Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Seale Funeral Home in Central with visitation at 11:00 AM and services at 2:00 PM. Services will be officiated by the Rev. Ted Roeling. Please visit our online registry book at www. sealefuneral.com
Baccalaureate Held at CHS
Photos by Michael Spangler
Baccalaureate was held at Central High School on Sunday, May 18th. Emily Posey is pictured above singing, and the message was given by Jeff Meyers, Senior Pastor at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, pictured above right.
FINALLY! A FITNESS CLASS FOR MOM AND BABY!
James Ray Rose, 74, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his home in Zachary, LA. He served and defended his country in the United States Army. James was also a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Central, LA, on Friday, May 23, from 9 a.m. until service at 2 p.m. Private graveside with military honors will be held at Louisiana National Cemetery, Zachary. Survived by his loving wife, Gladys Ardoin Rose; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Paul Norwood; son and daughter-
in-law, Randy and Lisa Rose; grandchildren, Shannon and Brandon Norwood, Madelyn Rose, and Trent and Dusty Pike; sister, Jane Meche; brothers, Harry Rose, Jr. and Carlton Rose; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Clara Johnson Rose; sister, Ella Mae Rose Venable; and brother, Harold Rose. A special thank you to Generations Hospice for the love and care shown to our family during this difficult time. Please sign the online guestbook at www. sealefuneral.com.
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Classifieds
Thursday, May 22, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
For Sale: Semi precious stone library globe on brass base. $90 obo 225-571-7956 For Sale: Nice older sofa, off-white, pet & smoke free. Professionally made. $150 OBO. Will deliver in Central. 955-8676 For Sale: Beach umbrella. Never used. $50 obo. 225-571-7956 For Sale: 2 large Coleman camping chairs. $50 pair. 225-571-7956 For Sale: chrome dish drainer. 22” wide $20 obo. 225-571-7956
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CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, May 22, 2014
Cole Edgens Signs with Bossier Parish
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On Friday, May 17th, Cole Edgens signed a national letter of intent to play college baseball at Bossier Parish Community College. Cole was offered a full scholarship by Bossier after a stellar season for the Wildcats. Cole batted .381 on the season with a 1.16 ERA on the mound. Best of luck to Cole as he continues his baseball career at the college level. Pictured left to right are Catherine Capello, Liz Edgens, Cole Edgens, Ronnie Edgens, and Zach Edgens.
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The “Ragin Cajuns” won 2nd Place for the Pre-Season CAYL Softball Tournament for Girls 10 & Under. Pictured: Top Left to RightAsst. Coach Stacy Davis, Rainey Hailey, Lily Reeves, Lexi Posey, Abi Marlbrough, Margie Chauvin, Kylie Fitch, Coach Beau Fitch. Bottom Left to Right- Lindsey Fry, Hailey Mounce, Presley Zeppuhar, Haley Jo Peterson, Isabella Polito.
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LA Patriots 14U team took first place in the 16U bracket at the 18th Annual Lady Hawks Classic softball tournament this past weekend. Standing from left to right: Coach Billy Stears, Jaden Accardo, Allison Vincent, Courtlin Naquin, Kelsey Miller, Sara Geier, and Jordan Moon. Kneeling from left to right: Callie Roddy, Heather Zumo, Heidi Zumo, Kendall Theriot, and Cameron Seals.
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Thursday, May 22, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
Central Intermediate School Jr. Beta Goes to Washington, DC
The group outside of the White House Stacy Davis, Jacqueline Dixon, Kelli Fifteen members of the Central Dixon, Gay Ellis, Stephen Green, Intermediate School 2013-2014 Jr. Donna Guidry, Joyce Jensen, Kayleigh Beta Club partook in an educational Jensen, Bernedette Neff, Nadina Pitts, field trip to Williamsburg, VA, Jennifer O’Banion, Gary Shaffer, and Jamestown, VA, and Washington, D.C. Erica Stewart. After landing at Reagan National during the dates of May 1-4, 2014. They were accompanied by three Airport, the group was met by their CIS faculty members and fourteen World Strides Course Leader and family chaperons. Student participants bus and whisked away to Arlington included: Diamond Dixon, Hunter National Cemetery where they Dixon, Jason Dixon, Nathan Ellis, received a guided tour of the grounds. Sarah Ford, Summer Guidry, Christian In addition, they were able to witness Jensen, Seth Landry, Lia Neff, the changing of the guard ceremony at Nia Pitts, Adam O’Banion, Dylan the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and O’Banion, Lexi Posey, Avery Shaffer, observed a wreath-laying ceremony. and Kyle Stewart. CIS chaperons were That afternoon they were given a Karen Hill and Jeannie Averette, 5th guided tour of the Capitol, rotunda, grade teachers, and Jeremy O’Banion, and Statuary Hall, and later spent the Assistant Principal. Parent and family night in Williamsburg, VA. In Williamsburg the following day, chaperons included Sandy Antoon, Submitted by CIS Staff
the fifth graders were taken back to the the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., FDR, 17th and 18th centuries beginning with Jefferson, World War II, Lincoln, a walking tour through the mystical Korean, Iwo Jima, and Vietnam streets of Colonial Williamsburg. Memorials. They also visited three Students were intrigued by the old Smithsonian Museums—the Natural Capitol building and colonial prison. History Museum, the Museum of However, what captivated the group’s American History, and the Air and attention most was the tour of the Space Museum—and took a walking Governor’s Palace, home to seven tour of Mt. Vernon (historical home of royal governors and the first two George Washington), the Ford Theatre, and the Peterson House where Lincoln elected governors in Virginia. The next stop in their travels was was taken after he was shot. The trip would not have been Jamestown, Virginia, where many hands-on activities were available possible without the support of the to the students as they watched the Central Community School System pages of their history books come to School Board, CIS principal, Rhonda life. The boys and girls were able to Taylor, and the professional team from encounter colonial life as they learned World Strides based in Charlotte, NC. to scrape the fur off an animal hide, The students and Mrs. Averette and watched a Native American cook Mrs. Hill would like to thank the CCSS over an open fire, and climbed aboard School Board, our principal, Rhonda a replica of a ship that sailed from Taylor, the parents who financed their England to Virginia in 1607. The trip, and the parents who chaperoned finale of their visit to Jamestown was for providing us this chance-of-aa demonstration of a British soldier lifetime opportunity. We came back loading and firing a musket. To end with new friendships and memories a perfect day in history, the group that will last our lifetimes! was entertained and instructed in how music came to the states via the African slaves performed by the husband and wife duo, Atumpan, The Talking Drums. In two days’ time, the whole crew from Central viewed The group outside of Mount Vernon
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