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Cooking in Central
This Fri & Sat at st alphonsus
Cooking In Central Is Here! Everyone Is Invited to St. Alphonsus for This Annual Community Fundraiser 12th Annual Car & Bike Show This Saturday at Zoar Baptist Church Opens at 8:30 AM
Highlights of this year’s event include a crawfish Cooking in Central has raised thousands of boil and dancing to Carbon Copy on Friday night, a hula dollars over the years for great community causes, hoop contest beginning Friday and resuming on Saturday, including our schools, local non-profit endeavors, and more great food and live music on Saturday, and auctions other towns in need. This fun, family-friendly fundraiser on Friday and Saturday. Turn to page 5 for the schedule is being held once again at St. Alphonsus, with food of events. Proceeds from this year;s fundraiser will go and fun activities from 5 to 9 PM this Friday and 10 to the Central Veteran’s Memorial Garden, the Central AM to 3 PM on Saturday. Please check the Cooking In Community Assistance Foundation, Central schools, and Central facebook page and www.CookingInCentral.com maintenance of the Cooking property. Please come out regularly for updates based on the weather. for the fun, and remember to check online for updates! Photo by Michael Spangler
Turn to page 5 for a site map and schedule of events for Cooking in Central.
*Weather Permitting* Open to all classes; New This year: “Swap Meet” Bring your old parts or anything auto related; Also new this year: Pinewood Derby Race. Judging will begin at 1 PM. Free Admission & Food Contact Zoar Baptist Church at 261-3434 with any questions.
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City-Wide Rezoning Deferred Workshop to Discuss Changes
Photos by Michael Spangler
With nearly 100 in attendance at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the primary concerns voiced by Central property owners were to protect the zoning of existing businesses and objections to rezoning all rural property to require three acre lot sizes. Council Members listened to public comment and debated for over an hour, and several commented that they had been contacted by a number of citizens prior to the meeting. In the end, Council Member DeJohn successfully moved to defer the vote until
June and after holding a public workshop to discuss the issues raised during the meeting. DeJohn also suggested two compromises to be considered. First, that only those areas directly impacted by flooding and affecting drainage flow be rezoned to 3 acre minimum lot sizes, with the rest of Central’s rural property retaining one acre minimums. Second, to leave all existing commercial zoning and commercial conditional uses in place. Watch Central Speaks for a date and time for the workshop to discuss this issue.
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Great News, Good News, & Troubling News
Great News
Cooking in Central is here! Load up the family and come out to St. Alphonsus Friday night for music, live auctions, Central’s biggest crawfish boil, and a great time with our neighbors. Then Saturday just plan on making a day of it. Central’s annual BBQ cook-off, great food, live and silent auctions, supervised games for the kids, live music, and more. This is truly a great charitable event.
Good News
While I and many have expressed concerns over some of the final decisions in the Master Plan process, Central truly is doing the right thing by planning so well to ensure Central grows in the right ways. Used correctly, Central’s Master Plan is a great instrument for this developing community.
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, it became evident that there were a few more adjustments needed to properly consider the rights of property owners, and our council listened. Taking the matter to a workshop before a final vote on rezoning should ensure a positive and well-considered result. My compliments to the Council for going the extra step in this important process.
Troubling News
With rezoning under the Master Plan hopefully behind us in another month, there remains a fundamental flaw in our process. The process Central has in place to consider individual rezoning requests seems too often to come down to a purely subjective decision on the part of the City Council. The root cause of this issue is the PUD (Planned Unit Development). All developments over 14 units are required to submit a plan (PUD) to the council for approval, but even if the applicant follows every rule in the book, the council can deny the project for any subjective reason they choose. I will devote a column in the near future to further explore this issue, but suffice it to say I’m not a fan of
the current process, and the denial of a PUD Tuesday night was a great example. Central’s Master Plan calls for the vacant property a few lots south of Sullivan’s Hardware to be Medium Density Residential, and a developer brought a plan, a PUD with 78 homes, to City Council for approval. The developer had spent over $40,000 in preparing the project and complying with all required studies and documentation for the development, and had arguably met every published standard in Central’s ordinances. The council voted 3-2 to deny the PUD, with Messina, LoBue, and Washington voting against the project. The reason given for denial was that the property is adjacent to an asphalt plant. You would have had to be in attendance at the meeting to truly appreciate that on one hand representatives of the plant adamantly defended their great safety record and the security of the site, while others cited safety concerns and people breaching the security of the site as reasons to vote against the housing development. However, this is not the core issue. The problem here is
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that Central makes rules for development, designates property for particular zoning, allows developers to invest significant money preparing a project, then denies the project despite it meeting all of the rules. In this case our long awaited Master Plan calls for Medium Density Residential on this property, yet our City Council says this property is not appropriate for residential development. I heard many promises by candidates in the recent city elections about encouraging economic development, but Central currently has gained a welldeserved reputation for denying the very developments we say we need to support the tax base of a growing city and school system. I do not want to see Central over-developed, but how about let’s decide what the rules are for developments, write them into our ordinances, and stop making developing property in Central like hitting a moving target. I maintain that this will mean doing away with the PUD concept and allowing people to simply follow our ordinances instead of having to gain the favorable vote of three council members. That would be Good News for a Great City.
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Central Chamber of Commerce C4 Report Central Chamber Hosts Newly Elected City of Central Officials
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Crime Stoppers: Have You Seen These Fugitives?
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On Wednesday, May 14th, The Central Chamber of Commerce held its May Monthly Membership Luncheon at Kristenwood. Our special guests for this meeting were our newly elected City of Central Officials. In attendance were Mayor Elect Junior Shelton and Council Members Elect Jason Ellis, Shane Evans, Dr. Kim Fralick, and Wayne Messina. Even though they were interested in coming, Council Member Elect John Vance and Police Chief Elect James Salsbury were not able to attend, due to previous work commitments. Ellis shared about the importance of continuing to focus on infrastructure, especially the Sewer Master Plan. Evans expressed his desire to see that public safety is a focus and the
importance of shopping locally. Dr. Fralick talked about how she intends to work hard for the citizens, businesses, and the chamber to help Central move forward towards its promising future. Wayne Messina, the one incumbent Council Member, spoke about how much of a privilege it is to be entrusted with the opportunity to continue his work on the council, for the betterment of Central. Mayor Elect Junior Shelton talked about the diverse 14 member team that he has formed to help with the transition. He stated that this team has worked well together and they are helping to formulate some of the direction for the first 120 days. He praised current Mayor Mac Watts for being a tremendous help during this time of transition. Shelton also mentioned the importance of fostering communication to help unite the city, his plans for economic development, and how he looks forward to working with the Central Chamber.
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Central Speaks Real Estate Special Edition June 19th Mailed to 12,000 Central Homes & Businesses Tips & Guides on Buying or Selling a Home The best week of the year to advertise Your Real Estate Related Business Agents Builders Insurance Agents Lenders Inspectors Call Central Speaks at 262-3730
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY 5/29:
Central Speaks hits the streets 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
FRIDAY 5/30:
Blood Drive, Lane RMC, 7AM-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, St. Alphonsus, 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 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
FRIDAY 6/6:
Biddy Kitty Dance Camp Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM
SATURDAY 6/7:
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM See you at church!
SUNDAY 6/8: MONDAY 6/9:
CCA Summer Camp Art League of Central Meeting, Central Library, 6-8PM CCSS School Board Meeting, 6-7:30PM
TUESDAY 6/10:
CCA Summer Camp Kid’s Night, Meet Dora and Diego, Caliente Mexican Craving, 5-8PM City Council Meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 6/11:
CCA Summer Camp Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Kristenwood, 11:30-1PM
THURSDAY 6/12:
CCA Summer Camp Central Speaks hits the streets 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 Live Music with Kenny Acosta, Caliente Mexican Craving, 6-9PM
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Fellowship Baptist Church VBS Begins June 9th
Fellowship Baptist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School June 9th - 13th from 9am - 12pm. Agency D3. Trace it back to the facts! The evidence is clear. Join us as we discover, decide, and defend the truth about who Jesus really is during VBS at Fellowship Baptist Church, 14512 Greenwell Springs Rd. Every child who has finished Kindergarten through the 6th grade is invited to attend. For more information call the church office at 261-8903. Register online on our Facebook page.
CAPA Corner: Summer
This past weekend was Memorial Day weekend – the unofficial beginning of summer. School is out, the pools are open, the grills have been uncovered and fired up and vacations are being planned. If there was ever any word for summer in my household as my children were growing up it was chaos. Not in the sense that there was no “method to the madness” but in the sense that any resemblance of regular schedule left. Children were going to their grandparent’s for a visit, there were camps and lessons and sports events and spur-of-the-moment activities. If we were not careful there would not be any “lazy” summer days. Like every other part of our lives, summer offers unique opportunities and holds moments for personal and spiritual growth. There are numerous Vacation Bible Schools in which to share. These offer moments for the children who participate and the youth and adults who help and lead to have encounters with the
Christian faith story; times to get to know God through Jesus Christ. Summer “church” camps offer extended periods of time for children and youth to spend time out of their regular setting and with different people, exploring their own faith journey and their own relationship with God. Many times, summer church camp is the place where a young person has an intense spiritual experience and begins their spiritual walk. The quiet moments on the beach or on the porch of a mountain cabin (or even a moment in your own backyard) can be times of prayer and contemplation. Summer is indeed a time to deviate from our regular schedules but it is also a time when there are many opportunities to experience God in those different activities. We are invited this summer to find moments and perhaps even create times of intentional opportunity to encounter our creator as we enjoy summer. Rev. Marie Williams Blackwater United Methodist Church
EBRSO Apprehends Escaped Inmate An EBRSO Deputy with the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force apprehended Joseph Pomares, an inmate who left his posted job at the EBRSO Central Substation on May 19, at the McDonalds located at Hwy 43 at I-12 after a short pursuit Monday evening. Pomares was booked into Livingston Parish Prison as a fugitive from EBR. He was transported to EBR Parish Prison today and booked for Simple Escape. Pomares had been in EBR prison since April 5, 2014 for Unauthorized Use of Access Card and Illegal Possession of Stolen Things.
The Glen Oaks High School class of 1974 will hold its 40 year reunion June 14, 2014 at Kristenwood Catering & Reception Hall. For information, e-mail Stacey Fugler Forester at sfforester@cox.net
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Cooking in Central Site Map & Event Schedule Annual Community Fundraiser This Weekend at St. Alphonsus Overflow Parking for both days of Cooking In Central is available at:
• The field across Greenwell Springs Road from Frenchtown • Kristenwood across Greenwell Springs Road from St. Alphonsus • Elegant Memories on Frenchtown Road
Shuttle buses will be provided from all overflow lots.
2014 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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On Thursday, May 22nd at 11:30 a Memorial Day service was held at the Central Square Pavilion. The event was put on by the City of Central, Mayor Mac Watts and City Leaders, Geaux Seven Chapter of Blue Star Moms, Republican Women of Central, and Central Veterans Helping Veterans to pay tribute to our military service men and women who have given their lives to protect our freedoms. Mike McNaughton, US Army Staff Sergeant (Retired), Operations Director of Louisiana Department of Veteran’s Affairs, was the special guest speaker.
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St. Alphonsus Festival of Two Rivers 5K & Fun Run
Photos by Dave Freneaux
On Saturday, May 3rd, St. Alphonsus held its first Two Rivers 5k and Fun Run. This event was held in conjunction with the annual Festival of Two Rivers event.
Central Schools Participating in Summer Food Service Program
The Central Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participating requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: Central Middle School 12656 Sullivan Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 5/28/2014 to 6/26/2014
Monday - Thursday Breakfast 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM Lunch 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA-related activity should write or call immediately to: USDA Director, Office of Adjudication 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20250-9410 (866) 632-9992 (Voice) (800) 877-8339 (TTD) (800) 845-6136 (Spanish) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Collaboration Between Obstetricians and Nurse-Midwives is Vital in Patient’s Labor Choices
Dr. Erin Dauterive is an Ob/Gyn for Ochsner who rotates throughout B a t o n Rouge and Plaquemine. She specializes in adolescent gynecology and advanced minimally invasive surgery. The method you choose to deliver your baby should be based on safety – not convenience – and having a nurse-midwife/obstetrician team can help moms-to-be feel a part of the labor decision-making process. Studies indicate that labor is induced too often in cases in which it is not medically necessary. Unnecessary inductions can lead to additional unnecessary interventions – including cesarean sections that substantially increase health and safety risks for mom and baby. Some common complications of C-section births can include infection, heavy blood loss and blood clots. There is also a risk of damage to the mother’s organs and complications from anesthesia. The scar tissue from the surgery can also present problems in future pregnancies. If it is not necessary for medical reasons, studies show that patients should let labor happen on its own. As long as there are no complications, vaginal delivery for births is better for babies as they are less likely to develop breathing
problems and more likely to take to breastfeeding when mothers are not recovering from major surgery. The patient’s team of the midwife and obstetrician will advise a patient if inducing labor is medically necessary. Some cases in which the team would advise inducing labor are: • There are complications from hypertension, preeclampsia, heart disease, gestational diabetes, or abnormal bleeding. • The baby is in danger of not getting enough oxygen and nutrients. • The amniotic sac has been ruptured for more than 24 hours and labor has not begun on its own. • The mother has an infection inside of her uterus. Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and obstetricians collaborate with mothers on birthing options and work together to provide women with the optimal combination of primary and preventive care with specialized services. CNMs are advanced practice registered nurses who provide counseling and care during pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Using skilled midwives can significantly reduce the need for surgical intervention for women in labor, and practicing midwifery has been found to help to lower C-section rates in non-complicated births. To make an appointment with Dr. Erin Dauterive or an Ochsner Certified Nurse-Midwife, call (225) 761-5200.
Oakwood Village Presents “Alzheimer’s 101”
Oakwood Village is proud to bring to the community “Alzheimer’s 101,” presented by Katherine Schillings, LMSW, Program Coordinator for Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area. Topics of discussion will be the ten warning signs of Alzheimer’s Dementia, myths associated with Alzheimer’s Disease, caregiving and coping with challenging behaviors, and other topics that will assist in helping families and healthcare professionals better understand how to improve the quality of life for people living with Alzheimer’s Dementia as well as their caregivers. Please join us at 6pm June 17th at Oakwood Village, 4400 McHugh Road, Zachary LA, 70791. Please call 225-6588888 to RSVP. Seating is limited. Refreshments will be served.
Blood Drive Tomorrow
Lane Regional Medical Center and United Blood Services will hold a blood drive on Friday, May 30, 2014, from 7:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m., in the Staff Development Classroom. The blood drive is free and open to the public. To schedule an appointment please call (225)6584368, or sign up online at www. UnitedBloodServices.org - Code: LaneRegional The Health History Questionnaire is now available
online but may only be completed the day of the blood drive. This will reduce your person-to-person interview to only a few follow-up questions. Simply print out the Fast Track Donation ticket and to bring it with you to the blood drive on Friday, May 30. Please note: United Blood Services is the sole provider of blood to Lane Regional Medical Center, so your donation will directly benefit Lane. Donating blood is a simple, safe and life-saving gift.
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Lane Regional Medical Center Receives Cycle IV Chest Pain Center Accreditation
Members of the Cardiovascular Care Committee at Lane Regional Medical Center celebrate receiving Cycle IV Chest Pain Center Accreditation. Pictured L-R: Julie McLin, David Broussard, Cheryl Catello, Dr. Charles Thompson, Amy Rome, Heather Buhler, Randy Olson, Laura Peel, Eric Rome, Billy Conerly, Courtney Day, Rob Lawrence, Teresa Whetstone, Mike Hlavac, Cristy Walker, Rachelle Nolan, and Dr. Deepak Thekkoott. (Not pictured: Allison Bennett, Clint Braud, Brittany Casey, Lynn Clement, Jennifer Johnson, Amy Lea and Karla Miller)
L a n e Regional Medical Center has earned full accreditation with PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) from the Society of Patient Care
Cardiovascular (SCPC). Hospitals that have received SCPC accreditation have achieved a higher level of expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack. They emphasize the importance of standardized diagnostic programs that provide more rapid treatment of patients with chest pain and other heart attack symptoms. “People tend to wait when they think they may be having a heart attack, and that’s a mistake,” says Laura Peel, Director of Lane Cardiovascular Center. “The average patient arrives in the ER more than two hours after the onset of symptoms, but what they don’t realize is that the sooner a heart attack is treated, the less damage to the heart and the better outcome for the patient.” To become an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Lane Regional Medical Center engaged in a rigorous evaluation by SCPC for its ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. This means that processes are in place that meet strict criteria aimed at: • Reducing the time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis and treatment • Treating patients more quickly during the critical window of time when the integrity of the heart muscle can be preserved • Monitoring patients when it is not certain that they are having a heart attack to ensure that they are not sent home too quickly or needlessly admitted to the hospital The team at Lane Regional Medical Center earns high marks with 100% of acute myocardial infarction patients receiving PCI treatment with a door-to-balloon time of 90 minutes or less (the national average), with the majority of cases being done within the 60
minute timeframe. Door-to-balloon time is a quality measure indicating the amount of time between a heart attack patient's arrival at the emergency room to the time that patient’s blocked artery is reopened in the catheterization lab. PCI, commonly known as angioplasty, is a non-surgical procedure used to treat stenotic coronary arteries of the heart found in heart disease. These narrowed segments are due to the buildup of the cholesterol-laden plaques that form because of the thickening of the artery wall that restricts blood flow to the heart. During PCI, an interventional cardiologist feeds a deflated balloon or other device on a catheter from the radial (wrist) artery or femoral (groin) artery up through blood vessels until they reach the site of blockage in the heart. X-ray imaging is used to guide the catheter threading. At the blockage, the balloon is inflated to open the artery, allowing blood to flow. A stent is often placed at the site of blockage to permanently open the artery and restore blood flow to the heart. The Accredited Chest Pain Center at Lane Regional Medical Center leads the way in cardiac care in the region, with the latest cath lab equipment, technology and active staff relationships with the region’s leading cardiovascular specialists at Cardiovascular Institute of the South. About the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care The Society (SCPC) is an international not-for-profit organization whose mission is to transform cardiovascular care by assisting facilities in their effort to create communities of excellence that bring together quality, cost and patient satisfaction. As the only cross-specialty Society, SCPC provides the support needed for hospital systems to effectively bridge existing gaps in treatment by providing the tools, education and support necessary to successfully navigate the changing face of healthcare. For more information on SCPC, accreditation and certification opportunities, visit www.scpcp.org, or call toll free 1-877-271-4176.
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For Sale: 2 seat stroller for infant and toddler. Like new. $75. 262-2678 or 938-6183 For Sale: Riding Mower Parts, JD LX176, 38” Cut, 14hp Kawaski 658-8663
For Sale: China, Mikasa-Charisma Gray Pattern,12pc setting & 5pc Hostess Set, New $300, 225-658-8663 For Rent: Jackson Park Sub. Adorable/ Clean 3 BR/2B -1600 LA - Fenced For Sale: Howard Miller Model # 620Yard - Covered Patio. 12233 Tensas 182 Chiming Wall Clock, NIB. Sells for $800. Asking $450. Call 261-6177 Drive - close to Central Middle School. Back yard has direct entrance to For Sale: Kenmore w/d $300 cash. Jackson Park! Deposit: $1000 now; Located in Central. Call 228-209-4683 $1400/month beginning Aug 1st. Please For Sale: China, Grace-Rhapsody, call: Dana 225-937-7009 or email: 8pc setting & 5ps Hostess Setting New dcouvill@la.gov for a look! $250, 225-658-8663 Home for sale: Indian Mound For Sale: Antique Farm House Sink subdivision. 16936 Teneiya Ave. The Cast Iron 3 Bowls $150, 225-658-8663 home is 2,800 sq. ft. 4 bed 2.5 bath. It has just recently been updated and Garage Sale: Saturday 5/31/14, 7:00 includes a bonus lot. Very beautiful 3:00, 13931 Oak Place Dr., Rambling property. Asking price is $285,000. Oaks Sub. There is also another adjoining lot Vacation Rental: Vacation on the MS for sale priced at $41,000. The house Gulf Coast. Beautiful condo 2 bed, can be seen at FSBOBR.com. If you 2 1/2 bath, balcony w/ocean view, would like to talk about the house or furnished. Week-end, weekly, monthly ask any other questions, please call Sid rates 225 938 8601, 225 324 0973 Edwards at 225-614-8852.
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Rebel Heating & Air Service-Repair-Replace-Installation Free Estimates on Change Outs www.rebelheatingandair.com 225-929-8944
Central Lawn Pro, LLC Lawn Maintenance, New installation or renovation, Landscape, Hardscape Licensed and Insured 413-5028
AUTOMOTIVE
$200-$300 For Wrecked or Junk Cars More for New or Running Cars LA CASH 4 YOUR WRECKED CARS 225-715-4852
BRICK WORK
GROUNDS PRO Lawn - Landscape - Bush Hog Commercial & Residential (225) 281-9296
LAWN CARE
LAWN CARE
Gator Cuts Lawn Maintenance Mowing, Edging, Weed Eating Bed Cleanup & Maintenance Free Estimates. Licensed and Insured. 225-588-9185
LAWN CARE
Construction Plus of Baton Rouge Fireplaces, Mailboxes, Floors, Driveway Apron, Outside Kitchens, Patio, etc. Free Estimate. Call Jerome Dugas 225-261-1063
Tree of Life Lawn & Landscaping Professional Lawn Care Landscape Renewal & Maintenance, New Construction Licensed, Free Consultations Call James Coates: 225-301-4971
CARPET/TILE CLEANING
LAWN CARE
Bayou Steam Carpet, Upholstery, Tile & Grout Cleaning Locally Owned and Operated 225-955-6955
Ponthier’s Lawn Care, LLC Lawn Maintenance & Care Licensed & Insured, Central Owned No Contracts, Free Estimates Leave Message: 318-359-4394, 225-505-8834
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LAWN MOWER REPAIR
Central’s Little School Now Enrolling 2014/15 and Daycare & Summer Camp 6 wks to 12 yrs old M-F 6-6, 603-8704 or 261-1288
PRICECO SUPPLY Lawnmower Repair, Replacement Blades, Safety Glasses and Gloves 15151 Greenwell Springs Road 225-262-6245
DIRT WORK
PAINTING
General Sand & Gravel Limestone, Gravel, Mason & Fill Sand, Riversilt, Crushed Concrete, Clay, T/S - Tractor Work VISA 261-3953 M/C
Central Painting and Drywall Interior & Exterior - Central Owned Popcorn Ceiling Removal 35 Years Experience - Dependable Service 225-936-7191
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Mill direct fabrics, Shades, Custom drapery, Slipcovers,woven wood Romans, interior shutters. 22 years experience. Call Charlotte Harris 225-936-8649
DAVE-CO PLUMBING New Construction, Remodels, Repairs Natural Gas Generator Hook-Up Best Prices and Top Quality Job 13366 Hooper Rd 262-1234
ELECTRIC
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Simple Electric Licensed, Insured & Bonded Any Size Job - 30 Yrs Experience Central Owned Business 921-2633
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Chiasson Co., LLC. Remodeling, additions, home repairs, Outdoor kitchens, window & door install Free Est. Call Matt 225.806.9127 www.chiassonconstruction.com
Tiger Tree Services, LLC Best Rates Guaranteed 37 Year Licensed Arborist Lifetime Central Resident 284-7678 or 261-3896
TREE REMOVAL TREE MEN, LLC Tree service & stump grinding Fully Licensed and insured Free Estimates 262-6092 or 791-3981
SPORTS 11
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, May 29, 2014
Abigail James Takes 1st at Barrel Races
Starting June 2nd, Central High will host summer conditioning and weight lifting for incoming 9th grade football players from 9:15-10:45. The cost is $100 for the entire summer break (off the week leading up to July 4).
Jacob Garretson Awarded Star of Stars Award for Bowling
Abigail James, the daughter of Jack and Lisa James of Central, won the Senior Youth Champion 2014 Buckle Series at the weekly held “Tuesday Turn N Burn” Barrel Races.
Submitted by Coach Godley
This past Wednesday Central Bowling’s Jacob Garretson (Junior) won the Advocate’s Star of Stars for Boys Bowling. Some of his achievements are: Anchored Central to 2014 LHSAA Elite Finalists, 2014 BR 5A (North) District Champions (92, 3-0 District), and 2014 Coca
Cola High School Invitational Champions Individual: 2014 LHSAA Boys Bowling Individual State Champion, 2014 BR 5A (North) District MVP, 2014 BR 5A (North) District 1st Team Season Average: 210.94 High Game: 277 (Bowled a 300 in team’s Jamboree on 1-15-14) High Series: 755 Playoff Average: 221.27 High Game: 266 High Series: 739 Personal Record (Regular Season): 33-10 (70%) Highest personal record among any Boy anchor on any team in the Baton Rouge area (of at least 22 games) Personal Playoff Record: 10-2 (83%) Bowled 17 series this season: 14 were 600+ (other three series were 572, 582 and 599) 7 were 650+ 3 were 700+ Bowled a 240+ game 14 times Bowled a 250+ game 8 times
12 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Amber Dorsey Marries Brett Mount Amber Lynn Dorsey of New Orleans, LA and Brett Irvan Mount of Lynchburg, VA were married in a 1:00 P.M. c e r e m o n y, March 29, 2014 at White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge. Pastor James Autry officiated. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Donna Banta of New Orleans and the Late Mr. Richard Witt of Jonesboro, AR. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lonnie Kerce of New Orleans. T h e bridegroom is son of Mr. Michael Mount of Davenport, IA and Mrs. Tamara Maher, of Clearwater, FL. He is the grandson of Mrs. Linda Sadler of Lynchburg, VA. The bride was attended by her maid of honor, Jena Banta and her matron of honor, Jessica Yuratich. The flower girl was Adelynn Hildebrand. The bridegroom was attended by his best man, Steven Calverley. Ushers for the ceremony were Michael Mount and Douglas Calverley. A reception followed at White Oak Plantation. Following a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple will reside in Central. Wedding photography provided by Genovese-Ashford Studios.
Thursday, May 29, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
Joshua and Chelsey Roy Welcome Son Anthony Martin
J o s h u a and Chelsey (Bennett) Roy of Central proudly announce the birth of their son, Anthony Martin Roy. Anthony was born Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 10:11am at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and was 20 inches long. Anthony was welcomed home by big brothers Braydon and Camden. The proud grandparents are Harvey Bennett of Denham Springs, Casey Bennett of Central, and John and Cheryl Roy of Baton Rouge. Proud great-grandmothers are Blanche Bordelon of Mandeville, LA and Ruth Matherne of Norco, LA.
In Memoriam: John Dauzat
John Kenneth Dauzat passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at his residence in Baton Rouge at the age of 62. He was retired from CMC and a native of Alexandria. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home in Central on Friday, May 30, 2014 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. He is survived by his daughter, Valerie Dauzat; son and daughter-in-law, John T. and Erin Dauzat; 2 brothers, Willis and Ronald "Tot" Dauzat; grandchildren,
Sarah and Evan Dauzat. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Frances Dupreast Dauzat; brother, James "Tookie" Dauzat. He used to love to hunt and fish and play the bass guitar and was a huge Saints fan. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, New York 10018. Please visit our online registry book at www.sealefuneral.com