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Historic Gym Facing Demolition Petition Begun to Save 1927 Building
(See Opinion page 3)
At last Monday night’s meeting, the Central Community School Board unanimously passed a resolution that the 1927 gym, Central’s oldest and last remaining public historic building, will be demolished if fund-raising and renovation plans are not in place in the next four weeks. A petition has been started to ask the School Board to give citizens the time needed to save this piece of Central’s history. It can be accessed on Facebook at “Save Central’s Historic Gym” or by clicking the ad on CentralSpeaks.com. The Central Cultural Foundation is continuing its efforts to save the historic gym from becoming just another memory, but supporters are very concerned about the new deadline established by the School Board to prepare a very specific plan to restore and maintain the gym. The School Board has not yet revealed its plans for the old Middle School site, which includes the 1927 gym. The vision is to restore the gym, which is structurally sound and in excellent condition, and create a History Museum and Cultural Center for the Central community. The 5,000 square foot facility would be the home to Central’s Historical Society as well as providing exhibition, meeting and performance space in support of the arts in Central. Across the country, many other communities and local governing bodies have come together to preserve similar historical buildings to enhance their civic pride and quality of life. In May the Central Community School Board asked the Central Cultural Foundation, to put the “Save the Gym” efforts on hold until a decision was made on the eventual use of the property at Hooper and Sullivan. The School Board is scheduled to make that decision at the September 9th meeting, but is now asking for a fully funded plan in place by that same date. See Demolition, Page 3
More Errors in CHS Parking Lot Woes Continue Member Will Easley specifically Asbestos Abatement With the approval of stated, “It is an asphalt parking By Dave Freneaux
School Board Approves Another $69,938
Blaming the “lack of competency” of CAM Environmental, the firm hired by the School System and paid $20,000 to identify asbestos in the old Central Middle School, the Central School Board met Monday and approved almost $70,000 in additional abatement work. In addition to this cost, the School Board hired a new company, Terra Con, to re-do the work done by the original company and review the demolition site to identify any undocumented asbestos. The cost of the second firm’s work has not yet been disclosed. The original bid for asbestos abatement for this project was $178,000. This $70,000 plus the first $123,000 change order to remove the asbestos from the auditorium ceiling pushes the total cost over $370,000. ARC, the contractor actually doing the abatement work is not responsible for the errors. They are hired only to remove asbestos identified by CAM and Terra Con.
School Board Members, over the weekend the contractor hired to build a $200,000 asphalt parking lot at CHS substantially completed the lot, constructing it instead out of limestone. Superintendent Faulk explained, “In preparation to asphalt areas of unsuitable soil were discovered”, giving this as the sole justification for the change from asphalt to limestone. The need for the parking lot was created when the School Board opted to allow the contractor building the 9th Grade Academy to use the parking lot next to the construction site as a staging yard for the project. The construction contract states that the contractor is to "Obtain and pay for use of additional storage or work areas as needed for operations." When the motion was made in the Facilities Committee meeting to approve the construction of the asphalt parking lot, School Board
lot so this is going to become a permanent parking lot. It is not a temporary deal where you are going to put limestone down and grass is going to grow over it.” In response to questions about the change to limestone, no justification was given as to how the $200,000 approval of a paved asphalt lot was allowed to be completed using only limestone without public comment and a School Board vote. In that meeting Superintendent Faulk shared that the contractor encouraged the use of asphalt rather than limestone because he felt that the asphalt lot “… was a plan of integrity. It wasn’t just something that would disintegrate.” Faulk added that “The staff is recommending that we go with the asphalt parking lot. It is easier maintenance, it creates less dust, and it is a more permanent fixture.”
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August 28 P&Z Agenda
From the City of Central
The Planning Commission for the city of Central will hold a public meeting on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 6pm at Kristenwood meeting facility, 14025 Greenwell Springs Rd, Central, LA 70739 to consider the following items: 1. Pre-Application Conference This property is located at the southwest corner of the Sullivan and Sparkle Drive intersection on Tracts B, C, D, E-1 and E-2. The applicant is requesting informal feedback for
a proposed conceptual Planned Unit Development residential subdivision. (Applicant: Jonathan Starns) 2. SPUD-1-08 Bellingrath Estates Subdivision Fourth Filing. This property is located north of the intersection of Empress Drive and Audusson Drive and bounded by Lake Vista Drive to the north and west, on Tract A. The applicant is proposing an extension of the preliminary plat for a Small Planned Unit Development. (Applicant: Larry K. Sullivan)
June Sales Tax Collections
From the City of Central
Sales tax revenues within the city of Central were up 1% in June 2014 compared to June 2013. Sales tax revenues, excluding motor vehicle sales taxes, within the city totaled $387,873.14 for the month of May 2014. For the last fiscal year starting July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, sales tax revenues are up 5.71% compared to the same period in the 2012-2013 fiscal year. Motor vehicle sales tax revenues are also up by 8.8%. This represents twelve 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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Central FD Responds to Joor Road House Fire
From the Central Fire Department
A pot unattended on the stove is believed to be the cause of a late afternoon house fire in the 14000 block of Joor Rd. Sunday according to the Central Fire Department. Central, District Six and Baker Fire Departments were alerted to the fire at 4:43 pm. Upon arrival, Central firefighters were met with heavy smoke throughout the home and fire venting from the kitchen windows. As firefighters entered the home they discovered the kitchen totally involved with fire extending into the attic. An aggressive attack confined the fire to the kitchen and attic, however heat and smoke extensively damaged the rest of the
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home and its contents. Both home occupants were sleeping when one of them woke up and discovered the fire. The occupants and a family pet were able to escape the flames with no injuries. There were no working smoke detectors in the home and the American Red Cross assisted the displaced occupants. Central Fire Chief Bill Porche stated the occupants were lucky to awaken in time to escape the flames and deadly smoke. It is imperative, Porche said, that all homes have working smoke detectors. National statistics show properly installed and maintained smoke detectors increase the chance of survival in residential fires by 80%.
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venue for live performance? Why can't WE hold a dinner theater there featuring local talent and food from one of our fine restaurants? Why can't WE offer a space for our local dance studios and Central Community Theatre to hold performances? Why can't WE have a space for local artists to show their work? Why can't WE have a museum where our I have a Dream. It began with a Historical Society can exhibit the visit to North Georgia and a little large amount of documents and town that captured my imagination photographs they have collected by taking their old, 10 room school for the benefit of our children? house and transforming it into an Why can't WE have a place art gallery, museum, black box to display historical artifacts that theater, and science lab to study are DAILY being thrown away about the area's ecology. A trip because there is nowhere to keep to Nashville Tennessee included and preserve them? Why can't a dinner theater performance in WE have a hands-on exhibit where the old school auditorium they our school children can learn how salvaged. life was back in the earliest days Later I visited Ocean of the Central community - learn Springs Mississippi, where far- about spinning, and churning, sighted folks saw in their old 1927 and planting, and all the things school the very same things. A our earliest settlers had to brave Public Radio show was hosting a to carve out a living in the days live broadcast from that location, before Wal-Mart and McDonalds? featuring Mississippi musicians. And, why can't WE And so the Dream took root - "Why preserve a place that saw years of can't WE?" graduates receive their diplomas, Why can't WE take our saw basketball games and school Old School Gym, purportedly the assemblies, and is the only building oldest existing school building in that remains of the school that the entire Parish, and make it a gave Central Intermediate School,
Central Middle School, Central High School, and indeed, our very City of Central, their names? Why can't we? Our School Board has unanimously voted to give our City 30 days to demonstrate that its citizens do indeed want a Cultural Center that encompasses all of these marvelous things. If they are not convinced, they have stated they will DEMOLISH the Old School Gym immediately thereafter. Folks, anyone can tear something down. It is so easy. What requires work is to come together to create something marvelous that benefits EVERYONE in our community. But isn't that what our town is known for? Didn't we create a city out of nothing? Didn't we fight to have our own school system? Didn't we vote to support our new schools with our tax dollars? It is easy to tear something down. It is not easy to live with regrets. I believe the citizens of the City of Central want the wonderful things a Cultural Center would provide - not just for us, but for citizens of the future. I believe that you share my Dream. I believe you understand the value of the past and its irreplaceable nature. I believe you want these
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good things for your children and your children's children. I believe you love your city and want the best for it. Won't you help? Please take less than 5 minutes and sign the petition advertised below. Make our Dream a Reality.
Demolition
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At the May 11 meeting, Jon Simmons, one of the original committee members to form Central’s School System, and CCF Chairman Dave Freneaux, spoke on behalf of the group who organized an effort to save the gym. Freneaux expressed confidence that the community would rise to the occasion and join together to make this project a success, but that four weeks was simply not enough time to meet the requirements laid out by the School Board. Supporters are hopeful that a petition from the citizens may sway the School Board to reconsider its decision and allow the citizens an opportunity to save this nearly century-old building from demolition. Several School Board members stated that their hesitance to support the restoration project was partly based on not hearing a “public outcry” to save the building, despite supporters’ assurance that there is indeed widespread sentiment to do so.
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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THURSDAY 8/14:
Central Speaks hits the streets Crafting for a Cause, Pride-Chaneyville Library, 1PM Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM Sports Central Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from Coaches Grill, 5PM Comite CCA Chapter Banquet, Kristenwood, 5:30PM Live Music with Justin McCain, Caliente Mexican Craving, 6-9PM Postpartum Depression Support Group, Lane RMC, 6:30-7:45PM
FRIDAY 8/15:
CPS Football in Tallulah Jamboree, Away Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM
SATURDAY 8/16:
CPS JH/V Softball at Silliman Tournament Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Bombshell Boutique Grand Opening
SUNDAY 8/17:
See you at church! Intro to Scrapbooking, Greenwell Springs Library, 2PM The Fiction Writers’ Workshop
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MONDAY 8/18:
The Fiction Writers’ Workshop, Greenwell Springs Library, 7PM
TUESDAY 8/19:
Kid’s Night, Meet Mickey and Minnie, Caliente, 5-8PM Public Meeting for Sullivan Rd widening, Central Intermediate, 5-8PM
WEDNESDAY 8/20: THURSDAY 8/21:
Central Speaks hits the streets Crafting for a Cause, Pride-Chaneyville Library, 1PM Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM Sports Central Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from Coaches Grill, 5PM Live Music with Kenny Acosta, Caliente, 6-9PM
FRIDAY 8/22:
Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM CPS Football vs Riverfield Academy, Home, 7PM
SATURDAY 8/23:
CPS V Softball at Parklane Tournament Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Free CPR Training, Lane RMC, 9AM Read Well Book Club, Greenwell Springs Library, 12:30PM Basic Quilting, Pride-Chaneyville Library, 2PM
SUNDAY 8/24:
See you at church! Red Roots Concert, Zoar Baptist Church, 6PM
The Art League’s “Animals and Wildlife” Show is running this month at Joor Rd. Library. It is the People’s Choice Award Show - please come out and vote for your favorites!
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Republican Women of Central Holding “Attack on Crime” Meeting & Congressional Candidates Forum
Press Release from RWC
Republican Women of Central are sponsoring two events in August to inspire, inform and involve citizens, marking the official start of the Fall federal election season. On Monday, August 18th RWC will host "Attack On Crime" with newly elected Central Police Chief James Salsbury and Commander of the EBRP Sherrif's Central Sub-station Capt. Bobby Dale Callender for their dinner meeting at Mike Anderson's Seafood in Central, located at 14140 Greenwell Springs Road, Central, LA 70818. Concerned citizens, members and guests are invited to attend. Cost is $20 per person to attend, and includes choice of 4 entrees with salad, tea, water, coffee, dessert and door prize ticket. Doors open at 5:45p.m for socializing with cash bar available. Dinner and meeting begin at 6:30p.m. Questions about the controversial decision to expand the Central Police Department as the primary law enforcement agency for Central have been raised since before Chief Salsbury took office recently. He will share his vision for an expanding police force in Central on Monday evening and answer questions. "Many people are concerned whether or not Central can financially afford the growing expenses of equipment, manpower and employee benefits without tax increases," said RWC President Betsy Barnes. "Chief Salsbury has a vision, and the idea is supported by many people locally. His vision is a series of big steps for Central, Everyone needs to understand the details in the planning stages," said Barnes. Concerns about the structure, shift of responsibility and communication between Central and the Sheriff's office have been expressed by many." "We are grateful to Capt. Callender and the EBRP Sheriff's Department who has been responsible for the majority of the law enforcement services in the growing Central area. These law enforcement pros are the most reliable sources on current crime statistics, trends, prevention, and how to best protect our family and community," said. Barnes. Capt. Callender and Chief Salsbury will share current information. $1,000 Restaurant Raffle
tickets go on sale, 2 for $20 and RWC "Real Housewives of Central" T shirts and tank tops will be sold for $20 each through Sept. 15th to fund The Dictionary Project in October and the 2015 RWC College Scholarship Fund. Nomination forms will be available for the RWC'S OUTSTANDING WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS at this meeting and at local businesses. The awards will be presented October 20, 2014. The largest "MEET THE CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES FORUM" in Central's history will be held on Monday, August 25th and will be broadcast on Talk 107.3 FM, 6-8p.m. at Central High School Auditorium, The Bill Profita Show on Talk 107.3 WBRP will be broadcast live from 4-6p.m. prior to the forum. Everyone is invited. It is free and open to the public. Voter registration for students and citizens 17 years of age and older. Upon their 18th birthday, their registration will be valid if the application is completed correctly. This will give young voters turning 18 the opportunity to vote in the November 4th election. Currently 11 people have declared themselves as candidates for Congress. All qualified Congressional candidates in the 6th District race are invited to participate.. Qualifying is open August 20-22nd at 4:30p.m. Those who meet all qualifications will be allowed to join in the forum. Individuals who plan to qualify are asked to contact RWC immediately to accept this public invitation and be included in the forum, This forum is sponsored by Republican Women of Central, City of Central Republican Coalition and Rock It Right, LLC. Candidates may bring campaign signs, flyers, and recruit volunteers. Following these two events, RWC will also present another opportunity for voters to meet judicial candidates on Monday, September 15 "MEET THE JUDICIAL CANDIDATE FORUM" broadcast on Talk 107.3 FM from 6-8p.m. All qualified Judicial candidates in the 19th and 21st JDC race are invited. Sponsored by Republican Women of Central, City of Central Republican Coalition and Rock It Right, LLC. The Bill Profita Show will be broadcast live from 4-6p.m. prior to the forum. It will be free and open to the public This forum will replace the monthly membership dinner meeting. To participate as a declared and qualifying candidate or sponsor of the forum, or membership, please email RWCLA@yahoo.com. Visit Twitter.com/RWCLA2014 or Facebook.com/Republican Women of Central, Louisiana.
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CHS Class of 1959 Celebrates 55th Reunion 8-9 Year Old Boys Needed As we visited we learned some had serious health issues and some had for Central Soccer Club lost spouses, but we also learned
Article by Beth L. Dawson Picture by Scotty Dawson
The Central High School graduation class of 1959 celebrated their 55th class reunion at Kristenwood on August 9th. It seems to me that the older we become the more fun we have. Back in the 50’s I don’t remember giving everyone hugs but as we each walked into Kristenwood everyone was giving welcome hugs to every classmate. Fortunately there were name tags to stick on as there were some unfamiliar faces that we were hugging, but after looking at the name tag and realizing who it was, we would give them another hug.
What gossip would have spread if we had given a certain person a hug back then? We have become much less critical and much closer than we were 55 years ago. It was very nice to have a list of all classmates who were deceased. During the past 55 years, ten classmates have passed away. Those class members were Don Coates, Clyde Dake, Ann Denham, Hazel Humphreys, Dale Hunt, John Ira LeBlanc, Dick Myers, Mary Lee Pitchford, Carolyn Sue Robinson, and Buck Thomas. After all the hugging we had time to sit and visit with each other and catch up on each other's lives.
all about their grandchildren and, in some cases, great grandchildren. Most had retired and were enjoying the good life and spending their time traveling, while others retired and became community servants. Some sold their homes, bought a trailer, moved to a lake and were going to enjoy lots of fishing. We reminisced about school days and our senior class trip to Biloxi. It was fascinating to see how many don’t text, don’t Facebook, or don't even use a computer. It was interesting to see how long some have been retired and how few are still working. Everyone enjoyed the catered dinner. The planning committee, which consisted of Larry Alford, Archie Bennett, Bobby Harris, Sue Brumfield Johnson, L.H. Pourciau, and Barbara Stockwell Richard, suggested that we start having a reunion each year. Everyone was in agreement because it was noted that the reunion was filled with laughter, and everyone was smiling and having a wonderful time. No one was in any hurry to leave! Only one or two people looked a little disenchanted. Maybe life has handed them lemons, and throughout these years they just didn’t learn how to make lemonade!
Looking for 8-9 year old boys to start a new soccer club in Central. The teams will play in the Capitol City United Club. All practices will be in Central. For the 8 year old team birthdays must be 8/01/06 to 7/31/07. For the 9 year old team birthdays must be between 8/01/05 to 7/31/06. Registration is open now and will close on Aug 22. Fee is only $65. Information about CCU can be found at capitalcityunited. org. For more information contact Wes Melton at wmelton927@gmail.com
This is the last weekend to sign up for Upward flag football with Zoar's I Timothy 4:8 Ministries! We will meet at 9am at Zoar on Saturday, August 16th for the final evaluation. All who sign up will play every game. Call 261-3434 or text Chad at 572-7585 for more info.
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Assistant Chief of Police Appointed for Central At Tuesday night’s council meeting, the city council unanimously approved the appointment of Stephen Wallis to the newly created position of Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Central, a position that the council voted last month to fund. Wallis was appointed with the recommendation of Chief Salsbury. Stephen Wallis is a Central resident who has worked at the Central Sub-station for the past five years and served as a Reserve Deputy for about nine years. He has been in law enforcement for 32 years, and his resume includes supervisory experience as well as specialized experience and training in a variety of areas. Congratulations to Assistant Chief Wallis on his new appointment.
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School Zones: Central Bloomers Hosting Did You Know? A new state law will soon be enforced prohibiting drivers from using cell phones in active school zones. Parish and state officials are working to get signs made and set up letting drivers know about the law so that the law can be enforced. Exceptions to the law will include hands-free usage and emergency situations. The new law is outlined in Louisiana House Bill No. 370, Act No. 410.
Informational Meeting Tuesday
The Central Bloomers will host a special meeting this Tuesday, August 19 at the Central Library on Joor Road. The meeting theme is “Don’t Bug Me.” Andeab Berhane of Greenhand Nursery will explain the challenge of dealing with bugs in the garden. The meeting, which is open to the public, will begin at 6:30 PM.
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CAPA Corner My 92-year-old mother has ponder.
decided it is time to move into a retirement center. She has lived her entire life in Richland County, Ohio including 45 years in her present home, a wonderful house shared with my father until his passing. The house was built on the family farm where my father lived as a child. The retirement center is across the road from where my mother’s grandparents owned land. Her roots are deep and wide as she prepares for this new season of her life. “For everything there is a season…” writes Ecclesiastes. My mother is moving into this season with gusto, wanting to find good homes for the many things in the house gathered over the decades of her life. She has keepsakes from childhood, youth, and adulthood to
And yet, she is taking great joy in learning what people collect and searching in her treasure chest of her house until she finds a perfect match. If you collect green glass, no problem. There is something in the basement for you. If you attended Notre Dame, guess what? She has a ring from a former suitor during college days. And so the story goes. For my mother, this season is marked with a generous spirit and a willingness to share the bounty of a life well-lived. So, what season do you find yourself? Hopefully, it is a season to give God thanks for blessing you on your journey, and yet a season to be a blessing to others. Rev. Robin McCullough-Bade, St. Augustine Episcopal Church
GSBC August Men’s Meeting This Tuesday
The August Men’s Meeting at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church will be held Tuesday, August 19th. Dinner will be served in the gymnasium at 6pm and guest speaker Craig James will speak at 6:45pm. Craig James is a former NFL football player and sports commentator. Craig played for the New England Patriots and after retirement from the NFL he began his sports commentator career. In 2012, he ran for the U.S. Senate as a Republican and now serves with Tony Perkins at the Family Research Council in Washington D.C. As always, this is a free event.
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Back to School Traffic Rules • All traffic from both directions must stop when a school bus stops for passengers on a two lane road, a four lane road with no median, or roads with center turn lanes. • On a divided highway of four or more lanes with a raised median, only traffic following a school bus must stop. • Speeding fines are increased in School Zones • Watch for children in neighborhoods
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Republican Women of Central Raising Funds for Student Dictionaries
Press Release from RWC
Baton Rouge area restaurants are helping support Republican Women of Central's Education and Literacy initiatives by donating over $1,000 in gift cards to raise funds for The Dictionary Project. Tickets are only $10 each for the popular annual $1,000 Restaurant Raffle go on sale Monday, August 18th at RWC's membership dinner meeting being held at Mike Anderson's Seafood, 14140 Greenwell Springs Road. Central area retailers and businesses and through members. Flemings Steak House, DeAngelos Casual Italian Dining, Stab's Steak and Seafood, Carlton's Seafood, Caliente's Mexican Craving, Sammy's Grill, Dearman's Soda Shop, Subway among the many restaurants participating. The winner will be drawn on Monday, September 15, 2014 at the RWC Judicial Candidate Forum. "Real Housewives of Central" tank tops and T-shirts will be at the meeting and proceeds will help fund The Dictionary Project and RWC's College Scholarship fund. Shirts will be $20 each and available in all sizes. In 2013, RWC raised over $2,200 with this raffle and provided 450 dictionaries to all third graders in Central area public, private, parochial schools and homeschool programs and the group's first $1,000 college scholarship. This year their goal is $3,000.
"The students look forward to receiving their very own dictionary, and we are happy to provide this resource to them," said Betsy Barnes, President of RWC. The number of students in Central schools has grown and 500 dictionaries have been ordered. Each will contain a book plate in be personalized. Maudell Hill continues to serve as Education and Literacy Chairman for The Dictionary Project Chairman since RWC sponsored the program for the past 4 years. "Mrs. Hill has done an outstanding job with this initiative for the past four years," Barnes added, "Many RWC volunteers look forward to presenting the dictionaries to the students." RWC Membership is open to all registered Republicans. Annual dues are $35 for ladies and $25 for men. Corporate and individual sponsorships for upcoming events are available. Tickets will be on sale at Junk In The Trunk located at 13519 Hooper Road near Lancaster House, (225) 571-4252, open WednesdayFriday 10-5:30 and Saturday 10-4, and at Ross Tire and Service, 14330 Greenwell Springs Road at Sullivan Road in Central. Additional locations will be posted on Facebook.com/ R e p u b l i c a n Wo m e n o f C e n t r a l , Louisiana or Twitter.com/ RWCLA2014. For more information, email RWCLA@ yahoo.com or call (225) 333-0018.
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Classifieds
Garage Sale: Multi family. Fri 7-4, Cleaning: Come home to a clean house Sat 7-12. 13554 Lovett Rd., Central. and a home-cooked meal! Furn, hshld, clothing, etc Call 225-262-8993 or 225-788-4398. Garage Sale: Sat. Aug 16th 7-2 Books, toys, baby girl items/clothing. Vacation Rental: Vacation on the MS Gulf Coast. Beautiful condo 2 bed, Wild Oak Dr. (Rambling Oaks) 2 1/2 bath, balcony w/ocean view, For Sale: Curio/Gun Cabinet has furnished. Week-end, weekly, monthly stained glass, wood carvings, working rates 225 938 8601, 225 324 0973 display light $200 obo. 225-937-7009 For Rent: Duplex 8550 & 8628 Sully For Sale: LSU Football season Dr. 2br/ 1ba $725 per month tickets 2014 (4) plus parking pass and Lewis Companies 225-766-8802 program book. 225 931-7595 Commercial Building for Lease: For Sale: 2012 Craftsman Riding 8419 Joor Rd. 3,000 sq ft total, incl. Lawnmower. 21HP/42in.cut. $700 1,000 sq ft office space $1,200/month 261-4954 or 405-0647 + utilities. Call 225-936-6679 For Sale: 2009 Gravely, 42 inch cut, For Sale: 12448 Country Estate Dr zero turn mower. 20 HP Kohler Motor, 3BR, 2BA, den, workshop. $110,000 Just serviced, $900 obo, 439-2663 261-2672, 806-8232. Will owner fin. For Sale: 2007 Cub Cadet Mower, 46 For Sale: 9 Drawer Cherry Dresser w/ inch cut, zero turn, Mulch Plate, ex. matching mirror $90 obo. Queen Black condition. Asking $1500. 300-8062 Sleigh Bed - $90 obo. 6.5 ft 937-7009. Looking for elderly couple to keep our 7-year old Boston Terrier while we are on vacation in September. Buddy is a loving, low key ,very obedient and house trained dog who loves people and knows how to behave around them. Call 225 261-9144.
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“Keep the Beat” Free Bystander CPR Training
QUESTION: If you needed to perform CPR, would you be prepared for the task? What about the people closest to you, would they know what to do? ANSWER: Attend the "Keep the Beat” Free Bystander CPR Training* to learn life-saving CPR skill through hands-on training, as well as how to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies. WHEN: Saturday, August 23 TIME: 9 a.m., (Please arrive by 8:45) WHERE: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 3824 Lee St., Zachary WHO: Ages 8 – 88! COST: FREE HOW TO REGISTER: http:// www.lanermc.org/Forms/Forms.
asp?p1=97 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, August 21. SPONSORED BY: Lane Regional Medical Center and Cardiovascular Institute of the South WHY: The statistics are bleak. Only 1 in 20 people know CPR, yet cardiovascular disease is the top killer in the country claiming 2,400 lives each day. About 95% of sudden cardiac arrest victims die before they reach the hospital. Brain death starts to occur within four to six minutes. Bystander CPR helps maintain vital blood flow to the brain until defibrillation can be administered. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please call 225-658-4587. * NOTE: This event does NOT qualify as a certified CPR training course.
Postpartum Depression Support Group at Lane
Doors open at 5:15. Free Admission. A love offering will be taken.
Lane Regional Medical Center is hosting New Mom’s Hope, a monthly support group for new moms suffering from postpartum depression. The group will meet Thursday, August 14, 2014, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main Street, in Zachary. This FREE support group will be led by local Licensed Professional Counselor, Dana LeTard Vicellio. The purpose of the support group is to provide encouragement, education, and support for mothers-to-be & new moms who are having emotional difficulty related to childbirth. Symptoms of postpartum depression include: • Feeling sad or depressed • Feeling more irritable or angry with those around you • Having difficulty bonding with your baby • Feeling anxious or panicky? • Having problems with eating or sleeping • Having upsetting thoughts that you can’t get out of your mind • Feeling as if you are “out of control” or “going crazy” • Feeling like you never should have become a mother • Worried that you might hurt your baby or yourself For more information, please call (225)658-4587.
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August Library Events
Crafting for a Cause: Whether you are new to the art of crochet, want to improve your skills or just want to enjoy the company of fellow crafters, the Pride-Chaneyville Branch is where you need to be! Come to the Library on each Thursday in August at 1 p.m. to craft. Donations of yarn or finished items also are welcome. Intro to Scrapbooking: Have you ever wanted to learn how to scrapbook? Fancy Nancy and her scrapbookin’ divas would love to teach you! Just come by the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Sunday, August 17, at 2 p.m. for a free interactive workshop that’ll teach you several scrapbooking techniques! The Fiction Writers’ Workshop: Come to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Monday, August 18, at 7 p.m. to join a fun group of local authors! You can share your works of fiction and get feedback and encouragement. We’ll be doing writing exercises to spark your creativity. Read Well: Children ages 7-11 will meet at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Saturday, August 23, at 12:30 p.m. to discuss the previous read and make a visual presentation prepared at home that is related to the story. It can be in any creative form such as drawing, costume or prop. After the presentations, children are encouraged to share recommendations of new books for the coming months and will learn about the author of the next read. Basic Quilting: Adults can learn the basics of quilting in two easy sessions! Come to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch on Saturday, August 23, at 2 p.m. for the first session to learn fabric and color selection, patterns and piecing your top. In the second session, you’ll
learn assembling, hand quilting and binding. When you’re done, you’ll have a hot pad-sized quilt! All supplies are provided. Hand Quilting for Beginnners: Come to the Central Branch on Wednesday, August 27, at 6 p.m. to learn the basics of hand quilting! Work on your current project and get advice on starting a new one. Get ideas for quilting patterns and see how-to demonstrations. Questions and ideas are welcome and encouraged! Be sure to bring your own fabric, needle, thread, scissors, pins and other materials. eBook Basics: Come to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Thursday, August 28, at 3 p.m. to learn how to use various tablets and eReaders. You’ll also learn how to download eBooks using the Library’s website. Children’s Scrabble: Turn mumbojumbo into words! Children ages 7-11 are invited to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Saturday, August 30, at 12:30 p.m. to play Scrabble. Points go to the child with the best letter combinations, skill and luck. Doll Collecting Presentation and Hankie Doll Craft: The Bayou Bebes of Baton Rouge will be at the PrideChaneyville Branch on Saturday, August 30, at 2 p.m. to present a program on doll collecting. You’ll get the chance to see a beautiful variety of dolls and learn the basics of collecting them. Stick around after the presentation for a tutorial on making Hankie Dolls at 3:30 p.m. Craft your own version of these handkerchief dolls that were made during the Civil War and other times when supplies were limited. Learn about their history and popularity with little girls.
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Sandy Stockwell Honored with Scholarship Fund
At the recent annual meeting of the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives, Sandy Stockwell was honored with a newly established “Sandra B. Stockwell Scholarship Fund” in recognition of her 26 years as the Louisiana Electric Cooperatives Youth Tour Director taking students to Washington, DC. One student from the winners each year will receive a $1,000 scholarship from this fund. Sandy recently retired from the La. Electric Cooperatives after 35 years of service. The luncheon was at the Baton Rouge Hilton Hotel where this honor was celebrated with her family, husband, Dun Stockwell; son, Rick Stockwell; daughters, Natalie Stockwell and Stephanie Hunter; grandchildren, Carson Stockwell, Rachel, Annison, Nathan and Samantha Hunter. Also in the picture is the special quilt that was made for Sandy with pictures from her years of service.
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In Memoriam: Nelwyn Devall
August 7, 2014, Heaven gained a precious angel, which is our tremendous loss. Nelwyn Chapman Devall, loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and sister went on to be with our Lord today, after a long and courageous battle with illness. She was 75 years of age. Her life was a blessing to all that she met. To just say she loved life is an understatement. Her life exhibited such joy no matter the circumstances and no matter the company she was in. Nelwyn's family and countless friends continually experienced her unconditional love throughout their lives. She will truly be missed by all that loved and cared for her. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Melvin Devall, three children, Kathy Craig and husband Mark, Steve Devall and wife Jill, Gary Devall and wife Michele, grandchildren, Tosha Hernandez, Shondelle Himel and husband Jason, active duty Aviation Ordnanceman with the U.S. Navy, Shane Hernandez, Austin Devall, Alexandra Devall, Anna Devall, Julia Devall, Drew Devall, Sage Brignac, Matt Iles, Megan Holley and husband Shane,
great-grandchildren, Brandt Watson, Lakelynn Himel, Dakota Brignac, Breleigh Brignac, Kaslyn Brignac, Braysen Holley, Brooks Holley and Paisley Holley, brother Donald Chapman and wife Kim and countless nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mattie Chapman and father, D.D. Chapman. A special thanks goes to Bennie Lou Devall, sister-in-law, who Nelwyn called her "angel" for her timeless care, countless meals and attention given during this very difficult time of sickness. Another very special thanks to neighbors, J.C. and Sandra Santangelo for the countless meals, times of sacrifice, and pure love that they showed during this time. To Donald and Kim Chapman, another special thanks for the timeless care and love shown during this most difficult time. Also, thanks to many other loyal family members, friends and church members who devoted times of visitation and prepared meals. We could have never made it through without your love. Visitation was held at Rabenhorst East from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Visitation was Sunday, August 10, 2014, at Blackwater Methodist Church from 1:30 pm until the religious service at 3:00 pm conducted by the Rev. Marie Williams. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Pall Bearers included: Grandsons & Nephew, Shane Hernandez, Austin Devall, Drew Devall, Sage Brignac, Matt Iles, Shane Holley, Jason Himel, Doug Devall. Honorary Pall Bearers will include: Mark Craig, Ronnie Devall, Jay Devall, Ray Devall, Richard Devall, Gordon Devall, Duane Devall, Ryan Chapman, Rusty Chapman, Ben Chapman, John McKay, Rodney Jenkins, Paul Reed and Edward Eiland.
Happy 102nd Birthday!
Mr. John Purpera is one of Central’s oldest residents, having recently celebrated his 102nd birthday. He is still very active at home and in his yard. He enjoys mowing grass with his new zero turn mower. He also enjoys feeding his birds. He has three crows that have been coming to eat for years. Someone asked what he contributed his good health and age to. He replied that it’s simple: low stress, staying active, and eating right. Congratulations to Mr. Purpera and happy birthday!
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