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Good News for a Great City!
Central’s Wes Watts Giving WBR Superintendent Back
Pictured: Wes Watts & wife Jodi
Wes Watts, a longtime Central resident and former Central teacher, coach, administrator and athletic director, has been named Superintendent of the West Baton Rouge Parish School System. Watts has been the Zachary High School Principal since 2010 after serving as Assistant Principal there for one year. Prior to his move to Zachary High, he took on the role of Athletic Director for the Central Community School System from 2007 until 2009. Watts had also previously worn many hats over his time at Central High School from 1992 to 2007, including Dean of Students, Athletic Director,
teacher, Head Basketball Coach, Head Golf Coach, and assistant coach for basketball and football. Watts’ teaching career began in 1992 teaching physical science at Lee High School after earning his Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Fitness from McNeese State University. He also went on to earn his Master of Education in Administration and Supervision from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1996. Watts will be replacing retiring WBR Superintendent David Corona. Congratulations to Wes Watts, and we wish him good luck as he takes this next step in his education career.
All Central Property Rezoned
Tuesday night, in what was the final Council meeting for six of Central’s elected officials, the rezoning of all property in Central was approved by vote of the City Council. As one of the final steps in Central’s Master Plan, all property in Central was to be rezoned to the new Zoning Districts created by Ordinance in January. Over the past month many property owners raised objections to the proposed 3 acre
minimum lot size in rural areas, and to the rezoning taking away the commercial zoning of more than 30 properties. As a compromise, minimum lot sizes were left at one acre on rural property except the Conservation and Green Space areas, and all existing commercially zoned property has been allowed to keep its existing zoning. The remaining major piece to the Master Plan is to determine the location and zoning overlay for City Center.
By Dave Freneaux
The Central High Football practice field is being given new life thanks in part to 2010 CHS grad and four year Tight End Corey Ball (pictured above at the practice field). Coach Sid shared that the practice field had become a desert due to heat and constant use. The quote to redo the entire the field was almost $200k, but in a creative move Coach Sid and Corey schemed to work around the problem. Construction of the 9th Grade Academy resulted in the freshman practice field being replaced this year by a temporary
limestone parking lot. Corey this week brought in 60 yards of river silt to repair holes and crown the field and transplanted the sod from the disappearing freshman field to give new life to the varsity practice field. Corey is the owner of CB’s Lawn Care and Landscape and is doing the work at a tiny fraction of field replacement. Asked about the project, Corey shared that he was glad to be able to give back to the program and his school and community by providing the service at cost. The repairs should be ready for practice by the first day of school this fall.
Chief Salary Reduced to $99/Month
James Salsbury, Central’s newly elected Chief of Police will take office next week and will be paid only $99 per month, by his own request. The position was to pay $26,500, but accepting $100 or more per month would have suspended Salsbury’s BR Police Department retirement pay and benefits for his term in office. At Tuesday’s meeting the City Council voted to make the reduction in pay, but only for Salsbury’s current elected term of office. During Council discussion it was pointed out that Central has set a potentially dangerous precedent by allowing an outgoing Council to reduce the pay of an incoming elected official. All agreed that the circumstances in this case warranted the change, but several pointed out that the state law needs to be changed or clarified before the next election.
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Ronald Reagan and Central Thankfully, our elected officials, from the beginning, did not create bureaucracy. We should heed Reagan’s advice and resist it going forward, and Reagan explains why:
“Unless bureaucracy is constantly resisted, it breaks down representative government and overwhelms democracy.” – Ronald Reagan Central stands today as a financially healthy city with good cash reserves and a surplus in our annual budget. I credit the leadership of our appointed and elected officials for creating a city government that is efficient and streamlined, with limited government bureaucracy. In the quote above, Reagan points out the need to constantly resist governmental bureaucracy. Here in Central we have had the distinct advantage of starting fresh as a city.
today to save three dollars next year. I also am a supporter of funding a $100k flood study that will likely save citizens millions of dollars in insurance premiums. My objection is to the spending of tax dollars without a clearly “No government ever proven benefit. Reagan puts it voluntarily reduces itself in size. this way: Government programs, once launched, never disappear.” – “Government always finds a Ronald Reagan need for whatever money it gets.” – Ronald Reagan I am a fan of limited government. Reagan points I am a fan of zero based out that each time government budgeting. Tell us what you justifies increasing itself, that need, show us how much it will growth is here to stay. I have cost, tell us how it will benefit the been impressed through the first city, and then vote on whether to nine years that Central has not fund it. I have attended budget tried to increase the size and meetings for organizations and scope of government. If we the heard, “We spent $1,000 last year taxpayers resist that tendency, as so how about $1,100 this year?” Reagan encouraged, I believe we In other words, as Reagan points can keep government growth in out, “We have the money, so let’s check. spend it!” I have no objection to our The biggest challenge government spending our tax in this process is knowing the dollars prudently in ways that difference between “needs” and benefit the city and its citizens. I “wants”. A good starting point is have often said that I would gladly to be able to show the benefit the spend a dollar of cash reserves taxpayer receives by spending
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this amount of taxpayer money. Some people may “want” Central to have its own Dog Catcher, but since our tax dollars are already paying EBR to provide that service, it is not a “need”, it is a “want”. I am also not in favor of spending taxpayer dollars and justifying it “because we saved that much money in another area.” If there are savings of tax dollars to be had by cutting waste or becoming more efficient, by all means do so. But, don’t turn around and spend that money somewhere else just because we have it. Justify the expense. I sat through the budget workshop and the adoption of Central’s 2014/2015 budget, as did most all of Central’s incoming elected officials. It looks like this budget, to paraphrase the Reagan quotes above - resists bureaucracy, keeps government growth in check, and does not spend money just because it is there. Let’s keep it that way. That would be Good News for a Great City.
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CCT’s Cinderella Continues Tonight Crime Stoppers: Have You Seen These Fugitives?
Central Community Theatre will be performing "Cinderella" by Rodgers & Hammerstein at the Manship Theatre in Baton Rouge. The first performance begins tonight at 7 PM. Three more performances will follow, including 7 PM on Thursday night and 10 AM and 7 PM on Friday. Some tickets are still available online at www.manshiptheatre.org, but act quickly, as sections are selling out. Come see our local performers in this well-loved, family-friendly musical. Visit www.centralcommunitytheatre.org for more information.
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March 2014 Sales Tax Collections
From the City of Central
Sales tax revenues within the city of Central were up 1.4% in March 2014 compared to March 2013. Sales tax revenues, excluding motor vehicle sales taxes, within the city totaled $397,356.15 for the month of March 2014. For the current fiscal year starting July 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014, sales tax revenues are up 10.33% compared to the same period in last fiscal year. Motor vehicle sales tax revenues are also up by 20%. This represents nine straight
months of sales tax increases for the city. The increase in sales taxes can be contributed to more citizens shopping locally as well as better reporting and auditing controls by the City-Parish, which collects sales taxes for all areas of the parish. However, some businesses are not reporting their sales taxes timely. As a result, the city of Central is working with the City-Parish to identify those businesses not reporting sales taxes or failing to submit sales taxes in a timely manner.
April 2014 Sales Tax Collections From the City of Central
Sales tax revenues within the city of Central were up 11% in April 2014 compared to April 2013. Sales tax revenues, excluding motor vehicle sales taxes, within the city totaled $389,110.37 for the month of April 2014. For the current fiscal year starting July 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014, sales tax revenues are up 12.54% compared to the same period in last fiscal year. Motor vehicle sales tax revenues are also up by 20%. This
represents ten straight months of sales tax increases for the city. The increase in sales taxes can be contributed to more citizens shopping locally as well as better reporting and auditing controls by the City-Parish, which collects sales taxes for all areas of the parish. However, some businesses are not reporting their sales taxes timely. As a result, the city of Central is working with the CityParish to identify those businesses not reporting sales taxes or failing to submit sales taxes in a timely manner.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY 6/26:
Central Speaks hits the streets Book Fair, Lane RMC, 9AM-5PM Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM Board of Adjustments Meeting, Kristenwood, 5-6PM Planning and Zoning Meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7PM Live Music with Justin McCain, Caliente Mexican Craving, 6-9PM CCT Presents “Cinderella” at Manship Theatre, 7PM
FRIDAY 6/27:
Book Fair, Lane RMC, 7AM-2PM Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM CCT Presents “Cinderella” at Manship Theatre, 10AM CCT Presents “Cinderella” at Manship Theatre, 7PM
SATURDAY 6/28:
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Author Gisele Haralson, Greenwell Springs Library, 11AM Watercolor Basics, Pride-Chaneyville Library, 11AM Inspiration Afternoon Movie, Central Library, 2PM
FRIDAY 7/4:
Happy Independence Day! Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM
SATURDAY 7/5:
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM See you at church!
SUNDAY 7/6: MONDAY 7/7:
The Fiction Writers’ Workshop, Greenwell Springs Library, 7PM
TUESDAY 7/8:
City Council Meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7/9:
Homeschool Help, Pride-Chaneyville Library, 11AM Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Kristenwood, 11:30AM Hand Quilting for Beginners, Central Library, 6PM
SUNDAY 6/29:
THURSDAY 7/10:
TUESDAY 7/1:
FRIDAY 7/11:
Central Speaks hits the streets Crafting for a Cause, Pride-Chaneyville Library, 1PM Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM MONDAY 6/30: Who-vians Unite!, Pride-Chaneyviille Library, 2PM Book Signing with Brent Thompson, PriceCo Supply, 10AM-5PM CCF Coffee Hour, Central Perk, 7-9PM See you at church!
Fabric Art Message Board, Pride-Chaneyville Library, 2PM Family Bingo, Greenwell Springs Library, 6PM
THURSDAY 7/3:
Central Speaks hits the streets Crafting for a Cause, Pride-Chaneyville Library, 1PM Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM
Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM
SATURDAY 7/12:
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Book Signing with Brent Thompson, Sullivan’s Hardware, 10AM-5PM Women Veterans of Louisiana, Jones Creek Library, 11:30AM
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Brent Thompson Publishes Book About Metal Detecting
enthusiasts actually term "The Hunt" keeps him going. Contrary to popular belief, a person does not just buy a metal detector and immediately discover gold. Planning and research are very important, as is the ability to recognize what you've found. Brent Thompson, shown with some of his metal detecting "I research old discoveries and his book Metal Detecting Louisiana, My Stories. diaries and By Mia Freneaux maps of an Brent Thompson has area, then I look for a field that always enjoyed occasional fishing has been recently plowed. But trips. Then his good friend before I do any searching, I get introduced him to metal detecting, the owner's permission to go on and this time, the hobby "hooked" their property." Trespassing is him! a large problem for landowners, 19 years of metal detecting especially near famous sites have yielded him a harvest of like Port Hudson, which is why fascinating artifacts, good friends, legitimate hobbyists are careful to and plenty of adventure stories. ask for their approval. "Once I've Brent, who never enjoyed history obtained permission, I wait for a in school, now finds himself good rain. The combination of somewhat of an expert on Civil War plowing and rain helps to reveal artifacts. He has written articles any relics there may be." Brent for several hobbyist magazines, then carefully combs the property including "Western and Eastern with his detector, sweeping the Treasures" and "Digger". The land in very tight formation, all the thrill of what metal detecting while using his eyes to locate any
objects which may be lying right on the surface. Once the plot has been scanned in one direction, he returns and scans it in the opposite direction. Thus a single property can yield finds for years. Civil War era belt buckles from Louisiana alone can be worth up to $10,000, but Brent's fascination stems from appreciation for the craftsmanship and historicity of the item itself. One of Brent's prized finds is a brass belt buckle. It perfectly illustrates why a hunter never throws away anything without determining what it is. He found a tiny piece of irregular metal one day. The next day, he found another. He found that the one piece mated with the other. He continued to hunt until he found all 7 pieces, which when repaired revealed a beautiful, unique hand crafted belt buckle, dating from the Mexican American War. Brent explained, "Brass, after it's been in the ground for a lengthy period, becomes so brittle it will explode if dropped from waist high. This is why knowing how to properly clean the metal is so important as well." Brent's discoveries led him to writing a book: "Metal Detecting Louisiana, My Stories". In it, he describes many of his top finds, along with photographs of each artifact, and how he
discovered them. The history of an area, how the item came to be where it was found, and the story it tells of its former owner are all what inspired him to write. Brent shared, "We've all got stories, things that happen to us. Do we write them down? I realized, if I don't write them down, they will be lost." Brent will be doing a FREE Central Cultural Foundation Coffee Hour at Central Perk on Thursday July 10 from 7-9 pm, bringing with him his equipment, a display of artifacts, and his fascinating stories of the hunt. Bring the kids! "It's a great family hobby," Brent said, "Being out together on a beautiful day, you can put everything away and just enjoy the time. Finding the objects is just lagniappe." To find out more about "Metal Detecting Louisiana, My Stories", contact Brent at bbrent1_99@yahoo.com. You can also meet him at book signing events at PriceCo Supply on Monday, June 30, at Sullivan's Hardware on Saturday, July 12, and at Reynerson's on Saturday, August 2. Events are from 10 to 5. If anyone is interested in how he wrote the book and published it, he would be glad to share that information as well.
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Ochsner Dives into Pool Safety
Pool time is one of the most popular ways for families to escape the summer heat. While pool-related activities can be an enjoyable event, it can also be very dangerous for infants and small children who lack the cognitive ability to discern the dangers of water. A baby or toddler can drown in less than an inch of water. Edward Sledge, Jr., MD, Pediatrician, Ochsner Health Center Summa, offers tips to ensure summer swimming stays safe and fun for the entire family. Constant supervision is essential. Dr. Sledge warns against allowing children to swim alone or without adult supervision, no matter their level of swimming skills. “An adult should be within arm's length of infants and toddlers in or around water,” says Dr. Sledge. “Always know where your children are and never assume someone else is watching them. If your child is missing, always check the pool first.” Adults supervising swimming children should not be distracted by talking on the phone, reading, socializing, cooking or other activities. Prevention saves lives Dr. Sledge recommends having some type of pool security system in place. There are a variety of options: · Install a second lock on all doors leading to the pool, making sure they are well out of toddler reach. · Door and pool alarms help warn adults of unauthorized access to the pool area. · Fence in the pool area completely; ensure the fence has a minimum height of 48 inches with a self-closing/selflocking gate. · Keep all “climbable” objects away from the fence, as they could assist
a curious toddler in getting over the fence. · Pool safety covers can also offer another layer of safety precaution. · Store toys away from the pool when not in use so children won't be tempted to go near the water. · Keep all entrances to the pool closed and locked when not in use. · Keep water levels full in pools to ensure that if a child falls in they can reach the ledge. Beware of pool drains, a hidden home hazard. The suction from a pool drain can be strong enough to hold even an adult underwater, pulling on the hair or on the body and forming a seal that holds them down. Install anti-entrapment devices on pool drains. “It is important to establish family pool rules early on – such as never entering the water without mommy or daddy,” says Dr. Sledge. “Also, prepare a family emergency action plan that includes keeping life jackets, preservers or a shepherd's crook by the pool. Remember, children will panic if the adult panics. In the event of an accident, stay calm and react quickly and effectively.” Always having access to a phone by the pool area for use in an emergency situation also eliminates the need to run into the house to grab a call while children are swimming. Younger children, older than age one, may benefit from swimming lessons, but check with your doctor first. Parents who do not know how to swim or are uncomfortable near the water should also enroll in swim lessons. Don’t put a baby less than six months old under the water. Although infants naturally hold their breath under water, they continue to swallow.
Old-Fashioned Blueberry Recipes By Mia Freneaux
It's blueberry season, and in homage to the good old days, here are some old-fashioned blueberry recipes - from my house to yours. Great-great-great Grandmother Rebecca Pinkerton Bers' Blueberry Deep-dish Pie 1 3/4 c all purpose flour 1/2 c sugar Pinch salt Mix together, cut in 1/2 stick softened butter. Rub between palms til dough is sand-consistency. Break 1 small egg into measuring cup, adding enough cream to make 1/3 c. Add 1 t vanilla, beat well. Pour into flour mixture, mix til dough forms a ball. Roll between sheets of waxed paper til big enough to cover pie plate. Place an oven-proof cup upside down in pieplate. Mix 6-8 c washed blueberries, 6 T sugar and a dash of ground cloves. Place in pieplate. Place dough over pieplate. Crimp over edge of plate with fork, prick center of crust. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 300, bake an additional 25 minutes. Grandmother Maria Akimov-Peretz' Steamed Blueberry Pudding 1 1/4c all purpose flour, sifted with 2 t baking powder and 1/4 t salt. Reserve 1 T mixture. Cream 1/4 c butter with 1/2 c sugar. Add 1 egg, beat until light. Add 1 t grated lemon peel. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, alternating with 1/2 c milk, beat well till blended. Coat 1 c blueberries with reserved flour mixture, fold into mixture. Heavily grease 1 quart pudding mold. Spoon the batter into the mold. Cover with a lid or a pleated greased sheet of foil tied securely with string. Place the mold on a rack set in the bottom of a pan. Pour boiling water into the pan until it comes three-quarters the way up the side of the mold. Cook over a medium heat for about 1-1½ hours or until a knife or skewer inserted into the center of the pudding comes out clean. Add water as needed. Loosen around edges with knife and turn out on plate.
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Being Proactive Can Help Prevent Eye Injuries By Dr. Christopher Grenier
July has officially been designated as Eye Injury Prevention Month, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology has come up with some useful eye safety tips for your everyday life: • Check for rocks and debris before mowing the lawn or trimming the hedges. And don’t forget to wear goggles. • Wear eye protection when using bungee cords, as these are a common cause of severe eye injuries. • Buy safe toys for kids, avoiding those with sharp edges. • Never use fireworks. Even sparklers burn hot enough to melt gold. • Keep a pair of safety glasses or goggles with your jumper cables and follow instructions carefully when jump-starting a dead car battery. • Be careful with household chemicals, since many can burn your eyes’ delicate tissue. • Always wear appropriate eye protection when playing sports. • Have fun in the sun, but always wear sunglasses when outdoors for extended periods of time. Eye injuries of all types occur at a rate of more than 2,000
per day. And according to experts, simply taking a few precautions and wearing proper safety glasses can prevent more than 90 percent of reported eye injuries. When it comes to eye injuries, early detection and treatment is key to maintaining good vision at every stage of life. If you have any eye injury, contact your eye care practitioner immediately for advice. In extreme circumstances such as a penetrating eye injury, vision loss or eyelid lacerations, seek immediate medical attention. All eye injuries should be treated as potential emergencies, so do not hesitate to contact your eye doctor immediately. You only get one pair of eyes, so be sure you do everything you can to protect yours! Dr. Grenier is a board certified ophthalmologist who has been on staff with Ochsner since 1991. His clinical interests include cataract surgery with astigmatism and bifocal implant technologies, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, cosmetic eyelid surgery, as well as general diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye. To make an appointment with Dr. Grenier or any of Ochsner’s ophthalmologists, please contact (225) 761-5200.
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Hebrew Classes Offered This Summer King's Harvest Fellowship, Inc., located in Walker, is teaming up to teach a summer course in Basic Biblical Hebrew with Covenant Community Church on Greenwell Springs Rd during July and August. That church (CCC) is hosting this event but all churches and believers are welcome. The classes will be Tuesday evenings (5:00 to 7:00) and Sunday
evenings (7:00 to 9:00) during the months of July and August. The first class will be Tuesday the 1st of July, 2014. The opportunity to learn Hebrew has come! "If you think the Word of God can impact you in your mother tongue, just wait until you read it in your Father's Tongue!" Learn Hebrew! Call Buz Tremé at (225) 791-3063 for details.
Submit Your Central Photos for Throwback Thursday
Central Speaks will occasionally be featuring photos for “Throwback Thursday,” and the community is invited to participate. These photos should be related to something identifiably Central: old school sports or band photos, old photos of past or present public figures, people in front of old Central public buildings, etc. Email your photo to Info@CentralSpeaks.com along with a caption explaining where and when the photo was taken, as well as who is pictured. Please only send a photo that you feel would be of interest to the community due to its relation to Central.
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Central Chamber of Commerce C4 Report: Rapid Change!
Technology is changing so fast! You buy the latest gadget and in a matter of months, not years, it becomes obsolete. I remember when I had a “bag” phone and thought what it could do was amazing. Now my smart phone will do more than even my first laptop could come close to doing! In a technology class I was taking this week the instructor, who is over a large IT department, said that computer servers for your business are becoming obsolete! Over the last several months I have had the opportunity to attend the Institute of Organizational Management for Nonprofit Associations and Chambers of Commerce. By attending these training courses at various locations around the country, I have had the opportunity to interact with people in Tucson Arizona, Madison Wisconsin, and Athens Georgia. Even though each area of the
country has its unique qualities, struggles, and advantages, one theme has remained consistent. Just like the rapidly changing world of technologies, the way of doing business in the nonprofit and forprofit world is changing. Terms such as members only, community activities, newsletters, special events, boardroom meetings, and network gatherings are being replaced with diversity, inclusion, technologies, social media, virtual meetings, and the cloud. Even though networking (not the computer kind) is still important, advocacy, coalitions, business sustainability, economic development, educational workforce development, public policy, and rapidly changing technologies are becoming the concern of many chambers and the businesses and communities they represent. In the spring of 2015, the City and the Chamber will celebrate their 10 year anniversaries! The Board and Staff at the Central Chamber are committed to keeping pace with the aforementioned rapid changes so that we can be prepared to help the businesses and the community to succeed now and in the future! If would like to learn more, call or come by the Chamber Office and we would be happy to meet with you!
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This site of the Indian Mound store, post office, and Dr. Wilson’s office stood in front of the old Indian Mound home at the corner of Greenwell Springs Road and Pride Road.
Pride High School seniors, pictured in January 1931
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The Browning Store at the Corner of Greenwell Springs Road and Boone Lane (Morgan Road)
Written by Vicki Carney and Diane Stubbs Bassett. All pictures provided by Diane Stubbs Bassett.
Addie Bradford Browning
James Browning and Addie Bradford Browning were proprietors of the Browning Store at the corner of Greenwell Springs Road and Boone Lane (Morgan Road) in the 1920’s. In 1926 James died of a stroke. Addie ran the store. When the Great Depression hit Central, Addie had such a kind heart that she allowed many neighbors to use credit to buy much needed supplies. Unfortunately, she was not able to pay her own bills and lost the store. During these trying times, a neighbor, Boone Morgan, shared food with the family. Addie was born in 1888. Her mother died when she was just two years old. Her dad, being a farmer, could not take care of her so she was raised in a Catholic orphanage until her dad remarried when she was twelve years old. She had nine children. Three died at an early age. Four sons and two daughters lived to adulthood. One of her sons, Ray, remembers the rolling stores
that traveled down Greenwell Springs Road. People would sell goods from a wagon and later a truck. His mom bought a steak from the rolling store and left it in the kitchen while they went to church. When they got back from church, a chicken was pecking on the steak. The chicken had flown through a broken window. Therefore, they had a very fresh, roasted chicken for Sunday dinner. Addie’s granddaughter, Diane Stubbs Bassett of Central, remembers many things about Addie. She worked as a nurse and took in boarders to make money for her large family. She was an excellent seamstress. She also crocheted doilies and embroidered the clothes. Diane remembers that Grandmother Addie made many of her clothes, while she was growing up and even made Diane’s maternity clothes. Three of her four sons fought in WWII. Ray was a radio operator, John was an airplane mechanic and Clyde was inducted into the Army and fought at Omaha Beach. All three survived the War. 1943, Addie became active in starting a new Methodist church in her area. The closest Methodist church in Central at that time was Blackwater Methodist Church. Many of the roads were dirt or gravel and impassable at certain times when traveling to church. Gasoline was also rationed during WWII. Thus, Addie helped start the Magnolia Methodist Church in 1943 and became one of the charter members. She died in 1976. I was wondering how people like Addie survived in early times when there was no social security, welfare, food stamps, etc. Diane, having been influenced by Grandmother Addie, said this: “Through all the hard times she never lost her faith. She believed that God would always take care of her.”
Left to Right: Clyde, Ray, and John Browning in their WWII uniforms.
Lillie Mae and John Browning, children of James and Addie Browning in front of the Browning store.
Addie Browning home - 5 acres on the corner of Greenwell Springs Road and Morgan Road. Current site of Frog’s Market.
Katie Bell Browning, daughter of James and Addie Bradford Browning, is pictured here with her husband, Oscar Mack.
10 PUZZLES
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Home for sale: Indian Mound sub. 16936 Teneiya Ave. 2,800 sq. ft. 4 bed 2.5 bath. Recently updated and includes bonus lot. Beautiful property. Asking price is $285,000. There is an adjoining lot for sale for $41,000. The house can be seen at FSBOBR.com. Call Sid Edwards at 225-614-8852.
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Thursday, June 26, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
SHOP CENTRAL FIRST $75/mo. A/C & HEATING
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SPORTS 11
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, June 26, 2014
CHS Cheerleaders Chosen SubZero Wins CAYL T-ball Tournament as UCA All Americans
Submitted by Becky Walls Submitted by Sharon Ball
Several Central High School Varsity Cheerleaders were chosen as UCA All American High School Cheerleaders. They include Morgan Blanchard, Raygan Owens , Jamie Brooks, Kade Thode (Mascot) , Rachel Seidel, Peyton Knapps, and Hannah Ducote, pictured above. CHS JV Cheerleader Christine Dileo (left) was named to the UCA JV All American Cheer Squad.
SubZero T-ball won 1st place in the CAYL Post Season Tournament that was held June 7 & 8. Pictured from left to right: Top row: Coaches Glenn Harris, Michael Jeansonne, Kelly Walls and Wyatt Graves. Middle: Jesse Lord, Evan Dauzat, Colton Gates, Brody Richard, Parker Nettles and Caden Gates. Bottom: Nico Love, Camden Potts, Owen Jeansonne, Baylor Graves, Lane Blanchard, Peyton Walls and Graham Harris. Not pictured: Lane Billings.
Former Wildcats Are National Champs
Katie Flowers and Brittany Johnson, who now play for the LSUEunice Lady Bengals, won the World Series for the NJCAA on Saturday, May 16th. They were ranked number one for three months with a record of 58-2 going into Nationals. At Nationals, they beat teams from Arizona, Delaware, Iowa, and Mississippi. LSU-Eunice lost to Mississippi (JC) Friday night, which was their only loss in a double elimination tournament, which then led them to Saturday to play two games to make it to the championship game. In the championship game
against Jones County in Mississippi, the Lady Bengals were down 6-0 in the top of the 5th inning. LSU-E ended up scoring 8 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning and held Mississippi the rest of the game. The final score of the game was 8-6 and LSU-Eunice became National Champs. Katie was one of the catchers and got to catch every other game all year. Brittany played left field and pinched ran for multiple batters. They finished with a 65-3 record. They had a wonderful experience as freshmen and hope to make it back next year!
12 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, June 26, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
Stafford Strong Tournament Benefitting TBI Survivor Adam Stafford
Bike-A-Thon Winners Announced
July 26-27, 2014 at Livingston Ball Park, 20130 McLin Road Register at USSSA.com Age 6-14, multiple classes offered Contact Paul Garon at 225-279-1963 or Henry Belleau at 225-939-8103 for additional information. All proceeds go toward expenses incurred by the family
Connor and Lauren Hinson Welcome Daughter Aubrey Jane Connor and Lauren Hinson of Zachary are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Aubrey Jane Hinson. She was born on April 4, 2014 at Woman's Hospital. Aubrey weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Larry and Babette Wommack of Central and Don and Becky Hinson of Denham Springs. Baby Aubrey was welcomed home by big sister, Adalynn Claire, age 2.
In Memoriam: Herman Joseph “Rusty” Brouillette
Herman Joseph "Rusty" Brouillette passed away at 9:10 PM Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at his residence in Baton Rouge at the age of 57. He was retired from Local 728. There will be a visitation held at St. Isadore Catholic Church in Baker on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 from 9:00 Am until the Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM conducted by Father Frank Bass. Survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Judy Kelly Brouillette; 3 sons, Brad, Joseph and Nicholas
Brouillette; 2 grandchildren, Brad Brouillette, Jr. and Madeline Brouillette. Preceded in death by his parents, Herman Joseph Brouillette, Sr. and Mildred Delhoste Brouillette; sister, Sue Bowman; brother, Arthur Brouillette; paternal and maternal grandparents. He was a member of St. Isadore Catholic Church in Baker. Please make memorial donations to your favorite charity. Please visit our online registry book at www.sealefuneral.com
Photo by Michael Spangler
Pictured above are the top fund raisers for the 2014 Central St. Jude Bike A Thon. Les Hunt with Hunt’s Tire & Car Care and Burt McCutcheon with Ferrara Fire Apparatus represent the top corporate contributors. The top individual fund raisers are Ron Erickson and Reed Stonemark, both of whom received new bikes. Bike A Thon organizer Chuck Langlois is pictured second from right. Chuck would like to thank all of the contributors who helped to make this year’s event a success, including Ferrara Fire Apparatus for donating the new bikes this year and many years prior. Chuck says he is “overwhelmed” by this year’s response, as the 2014 Bike A Thon has raised $11,500, far exceeding this year’s goal of $10,000. Thank you so much to the community for your support!