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City Council To Wait for Overlay Plan
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CENTRAL — On Tuesday, the Central City Council voted 3-2 to reject the rezoning of the northeast corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads. Council members Ralph Washington, Tony LoBue, and Wayne Messina agreed that rezoning of the property should await approval of the City Center Overlay Plan, which is supposed to govern development in the area. LoBue expressed concern that no development plan had been submitted for the property and that the Council and the public would lose control of how the property is developed if the ordinance passed. He asked Central city planner Woodrow Muhammed if the specifics of what would be built on the corner would come back to the Council. Muhammed said, “No sir, once the property is rezoned, the property owner comes just to the staff.” Last year, the Central Planning & Zoning Commission rejected the rezoning of the southwest corner of the same intersection, pending the approval of the Overlay Plan. Councilman Tony LoBue said it was important for property owners to
Four Weapons For Defense of Home, Family
GOP Prepares to Fight Gun Control Proposals Former Sheriff Greg Phares discussed best weapons for personal safety.
CENTRAL — President Obama is expected to roll out proposed gun control legislation this month, and Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday he may attempt to do so by executive order. Meanwhile, the Republican Party nationwide
is gearing up to oppose additional regulation. Nationwide registration of firearms and a ban on AR-15’s and other rifles is being considered. In East Baton Rouge Parish, the Republican Party is taking
BATON ROUGE — Three wellknown law enforcement officials recommended four weapons for the defense of family, property, • AR-15 Rifle and self Tuesday • Short-barrel at the Ronald Shotgun Reagan News- • Glock handgun maker Luncheon • .38 revolver sponsored by the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish. Former Sheriff Greg Phares, Coroner Dr. Beau Clark, and Chief Investigator Shane Evans of the Coroner’s office are all qualified firearms instructors. Dr. Clark was a member of the Sheriff’s SWAT team before running for coroner. Phares recommend the Glock pistol. “It’s lightweight. Effective. Easy to learn to shoot. And you can’t break them.” Phares, who served as chief of police before becoming sheriff, said he is always armed. He said a friend told him, “You carry a gun all the time, you must be paranoid.” But Phares said he responded, “Not at all. No need to be paranoid. I’m carrying a gun!” Because of its light weight, the Glock can be carried on the person for long periods, he said. Phares said a short-barrel revolver, such as a .38 also has many advantages. “It can be carried in the
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BATON ROUGE — Two Republican business owners have qualified to run for Louisiana House of Representatives in the March 2 special election for the unexpired term of State Rep. Clif Richardson, who resigned earlier this month. They are Metro Councilman Scott Wilson, who is president of a trucking company, and Barry Ivey, who is owner of firm serving the nuclear power industry. Qualifying continues at the Clerk of Court’s office until 5 p.m. Friday
QUALIFYING — Metro Councilman Scott Wilson (2nd from left) with Clerk of Court Doug Welborn. Barry Ivey with wife Julie
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PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT — Shane Evans, chief of investigations for the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office discussed the AR-15, gun control, and the right to keep and bear arms at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon Tuesday.
The Natural, God-Given Right of Self Defense Where Do Rights Come From? Our Founders Knew Woody Jenkins
Editor, Central City News
CENTRAL — Listening to the nightly news and hearing the rantings of the President, politicians in Washington, and members of the left-wing media, you would hardly know there were things such as God, the Founding Fathers, liberty, tyranny, natural law, natural rights, the Constitution, or the Bill of Rights. It’s as though those things don’t exist or can be ignored. Listening to those same voices, you would never know that the entire basis of the founding of our nation was that God made us and gave us rights — inalienable, natural rights — rights that come before any government. And you would certainly never know that the primary reason our government in this country was created
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e hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men. Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
was to secure those God-given rights. The Declaration of Independence says that men “are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights” — “that among these are Life” — and “That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men.” In other words, our government was not created to give someone a job or redistribute wealth or hand out political favors or supply catheters or birth control devices. No, our country was founded on the idea that men have rights from God and that the purpose of government is to secure those God-given rights.
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The first right is the right to Life. That is a natural right, a God-given right. Whether you live on a desert island or in the heart of a big city. Whether it’s in a free country or a slave country, you have the natural right to life. That means, among other things, the right to defend your life. The difference between the United States and many other places is that we have a Constitution written by men who understood natural law and natural rights. And they built into that Constitution protections of our natural rights. As a result, they drafted the 2nd Amendment — the right to keep and bear arms. It is a Constitutional right — a legal right — whose purpose is protect our natural right of self defense. When a tin-horn politician who knows nothing of history and has no respect for the Constitution says he wants to take away the firearms by which we defend our families, our homes, and ourselves, he is our mortal enemy. Firearms are the great equalizer. They allow the weak to survive and flourish, instead of being killed or enslaved by the strong. The petite
young woman or the elderly person suddenly becomes the match of the strongest man. With a powerful tool to defend themselves, they need not live in fear. They need not be raped, killed, or sold into slavery. In fact, think about slavery for a moment. Would Woody Jenkins the Africans ever had been captured, sold into slavery, and brought to America in chains if they had had firearms to protect themselves? Of course not. But they had no more than primitive weapons to defend themselves and they ended in bondage. So will we, if we allow Obama and his band of would-be tyrants to seize our means of self-defense. In Nazi Germany, Communist Russia, Castro’s Cuba, and just about every other tyranny, it works like this: First, register your firearms. Second, seize your firearms. Third, shoot you. It’s really very simple. Now is the moment we must resist with all our might. Obama’s gun control plans must be stopped. We must not compromise our natural right of self-defense or our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
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strong stand against gun control. The Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon Tuesday was devoted to learning about what weapons are best to defend your family, home, and self. That was the start of the party’s public information campaign to explain the importance of gun ownership. On Tuesday, Feb. 12, the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon will focus on the details of gun control legislation and how to lobby against it. The meetings are held at Café Américain on Jefferson Highway with the reception at 11:30 and the luncheon at 12. For more information “Like” Capital Republican on Facebook. com
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Former Central School System Student of the Year
Cameron Cooke: A Perfect Career at LSU BATON ROUTE — A Central native and former Central Community School System Student of the Year has completed work for his B.S. degree with a perfect 4.0 average Cameron Tyler Cooke was also honored as one of 13 graduates receiving the coveted University Medalist Award. Cameron received his Bachelor of Science degree in political science with a minor in sociology. He is the son of Todd and Melanie Cooke and brother of Christopher, Kaitlyn, and Kelsey Cooke. Cameron is a member of the Painted Posse, a group of LSU who are very vocal in Tiger Stadium during LSU home games. Cameron recently appeared on Fox News, yahoo.com, Huffington Post, and other national publications for his leadership in exposing anti-Christian bias. LSU was found to have edited the crosses from the Painted Posse’s popular LSU jersey body paint in a broadcast email. He credits his success to his faith in Jesus Christ, his supportive family and friends, and his now fiance Melissa Schroeder. Cameron asked Melissa to marry him on November 17 at the Ole Miss game in front of 92,000 of his closest friends in Tiger Stadium. Cameron now is employed by State Representative candidate Barry Ivey. Cameron plans to pursue an MBA and a career in public service and business management.
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What We’d Like to See This Year
My Wish for City of Central in 2013 Editor’s Note: The Central City News asked a number of Central leaders what they would like to see Central accomplish this year. Here are their responses.
David Barrow Chief Administrative Officer City of Central For 2013, I would like to see the City of Central’s new Zoning Code adopted and put into use. We have been working on this code for the last three years, and it is nearing completion. This new code will correlate to the Master Plan Land David Barrow Use Plan by creating matching zoning categories and simplying the zoning process. Both citizens and landowners will now have a better clarification as to the future uses and densities allowed on their properties and areas around them and will take away a lot of the ambiguity in the decision making process. It will also provide landscape, architectural, and design guidelines for new commercial construction in critical areas of the city, thereby increasing the beauty and characteristics of new buildings in Central. Supt. Mike Faulk Central Community Schools The most important things in the realm of education Mike Faulk
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Sharon Browing School Board Member Central Community Schools While living in Central my entire life – and never wanting to live anywhere else, I have a wish for 2013. That wish is for the citizens of Central to count their unbelievable blessings. While realizing that with growth come other issues, we still experience wonderful living conditions here. During this year, our citizens must end the petty divisiveness that threatens to undermine our success as a city and demand that our leaders study the forthcoming master plan, address smart growth, and fully support a wonderfully thriving school system. God has unbeliev- Sharon Browning ably blessed this little corner of the earth. What we do with these blessings is entirely up to us. If we can come together as a city, we will be a force to be reckoned with. Ruby Wattlette Foil School Board Member Central Community Schools I find it difficult to identify the single most important thing that I would like to see happen to improve life in
Central because there are so many issues that need to be addressed. We need to improve in the areas of traffic congestion, economic development, activities for young people, and unity in the community, to name a few. Since Ruby Foil I am a member of Central Community School Board, one issue that I would like to have resolved this year is how to effectively use the old Middle School property. This is an area that is very important to many people. My hope is that we can find a solution that will benefit the school system and the entire community. Jay Coleman, Pastor Journey Church Central is a wonderful and caring city and we enjoy being a part of all that God is doing in this community. As we roll into this brand new year, our prayer is for people to realize that God loves them and has a purpose and plan for their life (Jeremiah 29:11). When that happens within our lives then we become passionate about following Christ and building His kingdom. This translates into our daily lives by loving our neighbors as ourselves and looking for ways to serve people no matter where we are (Matthew 22:37-39). Serving others and showing the love of Christ can be as simple as helping someone change a flat tire or cooking a meal for an elderly neighbor. It is amazing the impact a simple act of love can have on a person’s life and that in turn builds our city. Ron Erickson, Sr. President, CEO City of Central Chamber of Commerce We have many dedicated retailers and service providers in the City of Central. How great would it be if 2013 was the best year they have ever experienced? Shopping with the Central Merchants and utilizing our area’s Ron Erickson service providers, not only helps the economy of our local commerce but also helps produce revenues for our city and schools. During 2013, let’s renew our efforts to do as much business as possible with our local merchants, service providers, and chamber members! See WHAT on Page 16
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District Judge Bates Orders CH2MHill To Produce Documents for Newspaper Central City News Continues 3-Year Battle for Access to City Public Records
CENTRAL — On Monday, District Judge Kay Bates ordered CH2MHill to produce documents requested by the Central City News in its suit for access to public records in the hands of the $6 billion Colorado company that administered Central’s city government for three years. The order came during a court hearing on the newspaper’s motion to compel CH2MHill to comply with discovery requests. The Louisiana Court of Appeal said CH2MHill is subject to Louisiana’s Public Records Law if there was a high level of connexity between the city and the company. It directed the district judge to determine the degree of connexity and specifically the percentage of the city’s budget which went to CH2MHill. The Central City News has sought the information from CH2MHill through the discovery process, but the newspaper’s attorney, Alex St. Amant, told Bates Monday that CH2MHill has provided little. The judge ordered CH2MHill to comply with most of the newspaper’s requests, including • Records about the city budget and CH2MHill’s compensation • Information about the services provided by CH2MHill to the city • The names and contact information of CH2MHill employees who worked on the contract • A list of documents in CH2MHill’s possession that are subject to the public records request. Central City News editor Woody Jenkins said the order is good news but that this case is not being conducted properly. “Under Louisiana’s Public Records Law, we were entitled to a hearing on this matter within 10 days — that should have occurred in May 2010, but we have still not had such hearing. CH2MHill has spent over $150,000 in attorney fees to drag this matter out, and it has made a mockery of Louisiana’s Public Records Law.” Jenkins said, “There are two very important things about this case. First, there is an important principle involved. That principle is that privatization should not be used by government as a way around the Public Records Law. Politicians should not be able to use privatization to keep their dealings secret. Second, we believe the contents of the public records we are seeking will be shocking. When they are finally made public, we believe everyone will understand why it was so important that we pursue access to these records on behalf of the citizens of Central.” The City of Central (pop. 27,000) is unique in Louisiana because it has privatized virtually all city services and uses a private company to administer most of the city’s operations. CH2MHill held the $4 million-a-year contract from 2007 to 2010. In March 2010, just one day before citywide elections, an advertising flyer appeared in copies of the
TOASTING CH2MHill contract in 2007 were City of Central officials (left to right) Russell Starns, Aaron Moak, Ralph Washington, Sherri Morris, Mac Watts, Joan Lansing, Lucky Ross, Louis DeJohn, and David Barrow.
Advocate newspaper circulated in Central. The ad, which was from the “City of Central,” appeared to favor the positions taken by incumbent Mayor Mac Watts on the issue of permit fees. Two days after the election, the
Central City News made a public records request of the City of Central for all records related to the origination and payment for the ad. City spokesman David Barrow said the City had not placed the ad. In turn, the newspaper contact-
ed CH2MHill manager Tommy Higgs and asked for copies of the records related to the origination and payment for the ad. Higgs said CH2MHill had authorized the ad and that “we are authorized to advertise See JUDGE on Page 14
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Memorable Photos of 2012 Published
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL — Assistant principal Terrie Junda with Kalaei Williams (left) and Harmony Thomas (right) at No. 1-ranked Tanglewood Elementary. Hunter Edgens holds the American flag at Central’s annual pink-out game Lamonte Janeau became Central’s leading scorer after missing most of 2011
SEN. RICK SANTORUM jokes with former Rep. Tony Perkins at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church in Central. Santorum won the Louisiana presidential primary.
Austin McCutcheon and Terrell Stubbs on Central’s first-ever lacrosse team
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Brennan McLin tours new Central Middle School
FARMERS MARKET — Margaret Jenkins Savoye and Heidi Wendt buying produce from Bill Story at Magnolia Methodist Church.
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CENTRAL’S NEXT GENERATION — Chad Rizzuto with his wife Jennifer and children Braxton, 7, and twins Hayden and Ella, 4. A great place to live.
Central’s Cody Hall signed with world champion San Francisco Giants
Central children celebrating Fall Festival at St. Alphonsus Church
WILLIE THE WILDCAT — Central High’s mascot helps Chris Guyon, Jack Thompson, and Cole Turner celebrate 31-23 victory over Catholic High.
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Photos Tell the Story of Life in Central
Elizabeth Sumrall survives Aurora, Colo. massacre BLACKWATER METHODIST PUMPKIN PATCH — Natalie Payne picked out her pumpkin from among 3,000 at Blackwater Methodist Church on Blackwater Road.
Mayor Pro-Tem Mike Walker announces run for mayor’s office
The Tree Man, Todd Netherland removes hazardous trees
PROVING A POINT — Just as signs saying “Dangerous Road Slow Down” were being posted on Greenwell Springs Road, this concrete truck flipped over and was blocking Frenchtown Road.
Kyndal, Bailee, Kayla, and Kaitlyn tour new Central school complex
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The Year 2012 Remembered in Photos
Head coach Sid Edwards (left) presents a pink helment to coach David Dykes who originated Central’s pink-out night.
CPS Homecoming Queen Alex Easley (right) and 2011 Queen Jada Pocorello
BEAUTIFUL NEW GYM for Central Middle at the new school complex during student orientation.
Carmen Evans discussed the location of Central’s 9th Grade Academy
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE State Project No. H.005403
HOOPER ROAD EXTENSION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EAST BATON ROUGE AND LIVINGSTON PARISHES The Hooper Road Extension project is currently under study by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The proposed extension of the widening of Hooper Road begins in East Baton Rouge Parish in the City of Central at Sullivan Road (LA 3034) on the west and continues to Greenwell Springs Road (LA 37.64) on the east. The proposed extension of Hooper Road starts at Greenwell Springs Road on the west, crosses the Amite River into Livingston Parish would end either at LA 16 or LA 1019 on the east. The total length of the project is approximately 5.5 miles. Two public meetings have been set up on the Hooper Road Extension project, one meeting in Livingston Parish and an identical meeting in the City of Central, East Baton Rouge Parish. LADOTD invites all interested parties to attend either one of these meetings on the project. The dates, time and locations of the meetings are as follows: Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013 Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Location: (New Live Oak High School Location: Central High School Cafeteria Lecture Theatre 36079 LA 16 10200 East Brookside Drive Watson, La. 70706 Central, La. 70818 The meetings will be held in an “open house’ format, with the public free to show up anytime during the meetings’ scheduled time. The purpose of each of the meetings is (1) to provide information to the public about the project (maps, preliminary data and general corridor information will be presented graphically at the meeting), and also, (2) to obtain public input on the project. Information packet hand-outs will be available for the public, and a court reporter will be available to record oral comments. All interested parties and their representatives are invited to be present at either of the above dates, times and locations for the purpose of becoming acquainted with the project, reviewing findings to date, and providing comments and input. All written statements or comments may be submitted at the meeting, or may be mailed to the following address and must be postmarked within 7 days following the meetings by Thursday, January 24, 2013: Hooper Road Extension and Widening Environmental Assessment c/o N-Y Associates, Inc. / ATTN: Bruce J. Richards 2750 Lake Villa Dr. Suite 100 Metairie, LA 70002 If your require special assistance due to a disability in order to participate in this public meeting, please contact Mr. Nicholas Olivier of the LADOTD by telephone at (225) 379-1133, 5 days prior to the public meeting. For more information relating to this meeting, please call Mr. Bruce Richards of N-Y Associates, Inc. at (504) 885-0500.
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Central Experienced Year of Progress
Gail Lloyd and Roxanne Atkinson on Greenwell Springs Rd.
Publishers Stafford Chenevert, Mary Catherine Roy Lacour, and Woody Jenkins at LPA Convention.
Central High welding team took first place at the ABC Craft Competition.
Coach Sid Edwards was honored as a Sports Legend by BIC president Earl Heard.
Jr. Shelton, shown with Judge Darrell White, was named Republican City Chairman
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Milestones Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths Anniversaries • Reunions
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Jones, Rabalais Wed At Hemingbough
ST. FRANCISVILLE — Kori Ashley Jones of Baton Rouge and Grant Mitchell Rabalais of Greenwell Springs were married on Jan. 4, 2013, at 4:45 p.m. at Hemingbough Plantation in St. Francisville. The bride is the daughter of Arthur and Deanna Jones. The maid of honor was Erica Quartararo and Lyndi Gajan. Bridesmaids were Kelly Brian, Lisa Temple, Britney Baker, Brandi Olinde, Kayla Vicknair, Kim Jones, Maggie Raborn, and Ashley Walker. The flowergirl was Kayleigh Elise Jones. The groom is the son of Darrell and Linda Rabalais. The best man was Darrell Rabalais. The groomsmen were Tanner Guidroz, Tate Guidroz, Kyle Jones, and Matt Raborn. The usher was Donald Applegate. The reception was held at Hemstad Hall at Hemingbough. The honeymoon will be in Hawaii. The couple will reside in Baton Rouge.
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PONCHATOULA — Rachel Elizabeth Cappo of Greenwell Springs and Joshua David Gill of Baton Rouge will be married on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. at Chesterton Square in Ponchatoula. The bride is the daughter of Ronald and Ann Cappo of Greenwell Springs. Rachel is a student at Southeastern Louisiana University and is working at Ron’s Custom Cabinets as an office manager. Her fiancé is the son of Andy and Carla Gill of Baton Rouge. Josh is a graduate of SoutheastRachel Cappo and Joshua Gill ern Louisiana University School of Business and is working at Ron’s Following a honeymoon to Custom Cabinets as shop foreman Oahu, Hawaii, the newlyweds will and sales representative. live in Walker. Milestones. Send births, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, honors, special events, reunions, and deaths to centralcitynews@ hotmail.com or mail to 910 N. Foster, Baton Rouge, La. 70806
ST. FRANCISVILLE — Amanda Michelle Cavalier of Greenwell Springs and Greyson Manning Newton of Baton Rouge will marry in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Hemingbough in St. Francisville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cavalier of Greenwell Springs. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kidder of Greenwell Springs and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Cavalier of Prairieville. Amanda is a graduate of Central High School. She is employed as a registered nurse at the Baton Rouge General. Her fiancé is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Newton of Baton Rouge. He is the grandson of Mrs. Emma Zelle Manning and the late Mr. Charles Manning of Crosett, Ark. and Mrs. Clara Newton and the late Mr. Charles Newton of Hot Springs, Ark. Greyson is a graduate of Redemptorist High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. He is employed as a firefighter with the St. George Fire Department. Greyson Newton and Amanda Cavalier An engagement party will be held in their honor on Saturday, aunts, Mrs. Linda Allement and Jan. 26, 2013, hosted by Amanda’s Mrs. Angel Powell.
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Our beloved Evelyn Parrish was called to Heaven to be with her Savior, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who was a native of Laurel, MS and lifelong resident of Baker. Evelyn is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jimmy Ray Parrish; sons and daughters-in-law, Donny and Datha and Mike and Kelly; three grandchildren, Kristin, Kyle, and Samantha; her sister, Gladys Parker, and a brother, Jarvis Parish. Preceded in death by her daddy and mother, Jasper and Mary Alice Parish; a sister, Wilma Overstreet; brother, Jasper Parish, Jr., and granddaughter, Brittany Leigh Parrish. Evelyn gave her life to raising her children and grandchildren. She was devoted to her husband, Jim and her greatest joy was teaching children’s
Sunday School at Harding Street Baptist Church where she served for 40 years. In her later years Evelyn was a faithful member of the Pathfinders Sunday School at Zoar Baptist Church. Although she will be greatly missed, we are thankful she is now reunited with those loved ones who have gone before in Heaven. Evelyn never met a stranger and enjoyed every day to the fullest. Visitation was held at Seale Funeral Home in Central on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, until religious services in the funeral home chapel conducted by her son, Rev. Donny Parrish. Burial will be at Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery in Central. The family would like to say a special word of thanks to Dr. Dean and his staff at North Point Medical Center and the staff at St. Claire Manor.
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waistband, purse, or briefcase. A .38 light would be especially good for someone who is “not into guns,” he said. Phares said the short-barrel shotgun is a very intimidating, easy-touse weapon. With a short barrel, it can be especially effective at close range. However, it sends forth multiple projectiles and cannot target the aggressor as precisely. Evans said the AR-15 is effective and is the weapon of choice for many law enforcement officers. If someone is kicking in the door, you want a precise weapon that can target the aggressor, he said. “You don’t want to spray the family with a shotgun,” he said. Evans said the AR-15 is easy to use, and the safety is easy to turn on. It can also be accessorized, which is one reason law enforcement and many gun owners like it, he said. The downside is that it’s loud, he said. Dr. Beau Clark said there is a fifth weapon that people in the Baton Rouge area should employ. That is the identification of people suffering from a mental illness. He described the judicial commitment process and explained that it is one of the keys to preventing the kind of tragedy that happened in Newtown, CT. He said, “Be observant. Watch family and neighbors. If they engage in unusual behavior, help them get evaluated. Prevent a Connecticut-type situation from happening.” Phares, Clark, and Evans all urged citizens to get proper training in gun safety and use. The Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish will be offering a free two-hour course taught by Phares and other qualified instructors in the coming weeks. For more information, email woodyjenkins@hotmail.com. Anyone who can donate ammunition for use in the course should also contact woodyjenkins@hotmail.
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in the name of the City of Central.” At that time, CH2MHill received more than 80 percent of the budget of the City of Central. Public Works Director of the City of Central and almost all other officials of the City were actually employees of CH2MHill. The ad in the Advocate was entitled “We Are Central” and featured employees of CH2MHill that performed governmental functions of the City of Central, such as the granting of permits. Under the contract between the City of Central and CH2MHill, CH2MHill was the official custodian of all public records of the City of Central and responsible for responding to public records requests made to the city. The Central City News then made a public records request of
CH2MHill, seeking the public records about the ad placed in the name of the City of Central. CH2MHill denied the records’ request, claiming it is a private entity not subject to public records requests. The Central City News then filed suit against CH2MHill for access to the records under Louisiana’s Public Records Law. Just before a scheduled hearing on the matter, Higgs, who had been subpoenaed to testify, abruptly left the state for whereabouts unknown. Central City News editor Woody Jenkins said at the time that “Privatization can be a good thing, but not if it is used to circumvent the Public Records Law and prevent the public from knowing what its government is doing with its tax dollars.” Under the Public Records Law, a person asking for public records
has the right to a trial on the issue within 10 days. However, no trial has yet been held on the matter. CH2MHill asked for a summary judgment to dismiss the Central City News’ public records suit, and the judge granted it in August 2010. However, the Central City News appealed her judgment to the Louisiana Court of Appeal, which overturned her ruling 3-0 and ordered her to determine an issue of fact — whether the “connexity” between the City of Central and CH2MHll was great. If it was, the court said CH2MHill must produce the records sought. CH2MHill appealed that decision to the Louisiana Supreme Court, but the Supreme Court upheld the Court of Appeal. CH2MHill now has 45 days to comply with the judge’s order, and a trial date should be set shortly thereafter.
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be in similar situations to be treated similarly. The rezoning of the northeastcorner failed three months ago by the same 3-2 vote. Since then, Wade Giles purchased the property. Councilman Aaron Moak resubmitted the zoning change, which brought charges of foul from Dr. LoBue, who said a zoning change which has been rejected cannot be brought back for one year. However, Moak said a property owner could not bring it back for a year but that he as a Councilman could. Starns said he wants to develop a small strip center on the property. Behind the scenes, one councilman said he doubted the property would be developed anytime soon.
regardless of whether it is rezoned. He said Hooper Road is supposed to be widened to four lanes, the intersection is going to be greatly enlarged, and Sullivan is going to be widened. “That doesn’t leave much of that property left to be developed,” he said. “Until the widening of those roads occurs, it’s hard to imagine someone embarking on a construction project.” “The main effect of rezoning would be to give the property owner a windfall. If it were rezoned from Rural to LC-1, its value for expropriation purposes would immediately shoot up. The taxpayers would pay the tab. But the main thing is, the Planning & Zoning Commission rejected the rezoning right across the street, pending the
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approval of the Overlay Plan, and we have to be consistent.” Giles told the Council that he plans to develop the corner whether or not it is rezoned. Councilmen Aaron Moak and Louis DeJohn argued for the rezoning now. “Why delay?” DeJohn said. LoBue said it was improper to bring the matter to the Council without its having complied with ordinances requiring the posting of a rezoning sign and without having sent certified notices to property owners within 300 feet of the property. The final vote was as follows: FOR the rezoning. Moak and DeJohn. AGAINST. LoBue, Messina, and Washington. Two yeas, three nays, and the ordinance failed.
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Dr. Tony LoBue: Central’s 2011 Man of the Year ‘I Don’t Want to Take Any Credit. Central Is About A Lot of People Pulling Together’ — Dr. Tony LoBue Woody Jenkins
CENTRAL — If Central has a Tim Tebow, it is certainly Dr. Tony LoBue — a quiet, humble quarterback who makes big things happen while trying to make certain he gets none of the credit. A well-respected veterinarian and family man, leader of the business community, director of the annual prayer banquet, and dedicated City Councilman, Dr. Tony LoBue is Central’s 2011 Man of the Year.
Set out each day believing in your dreams. Know without a doubt that you were made for amazing things. Josh Hinds Quote on wall of Dr. LoBue’s office
Neighbors Opens New Central Branch Dr. Tony LoBue, 2011 Central Man of the Year
CENTRAL — Neighbors Federal bors felt the investment was need- Hooper Rd. in August 2001. At Credit Union held Grand Opening ed to serve the credit union’s more that time, it had 1,300 Central ceremonies Tuesday morning for than 4,500 members in the Central members. Neighbors, which began its new $3 million branch office at area. Neighbors’ member base in in 1954 as the Baton Rouge TeachCentral has tripled since opening ers Federal Credit Union, is now the corner of Wax and Sullivan. President Kathi Gill said Neigh- its first Central branch at 13336 See NEIGHBORS on Page 3
A Central Christmas Dog Tale See DR. TONY on Page 4
How My Best Friend Saved Our Family’s Lives and Gave Us A Merry Christmas Brian Vecellio
CENTRAL — It will be a mighty happy Christmas around our house in Central this year, instead of the tragedy in could have been — thanks to my Honey! But I’m getting ahead of myself. I believe there’s always a reason for the things that happen and always a reason we meet who we meet. Another thing I believe is, “Dog is man’s best friend!” I have a true best friend in a dog named Honey! Last November, while my girlSee MAN’S on Page 8
CENTRAL — The Kringlewood Christmas Tree Farm, a landmark in Central for the past 35 years, is selling the last of its Christmas trees, and none has been planted for future years, according to owner Reggie Pulliam, who cited health as his primary reason for closing. The next few days may be the last time to purchase a Christmas tree actually grown in Central. The farm, located at 9110 Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road, is open from 1 to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. The remaining inventory of trees is 20 percent off. Pulliam, a native of the area and graduate of Pride High See LAST on Page 12
HONEY LOOKS UP AT SANTA — The heroine of this Central Christmas Dog Tale is Honey (center), who captured her master’s affection and loyalty. Shown (left to right) are Brian Vecellio, Santa Claus, and son Logan. The canines are Tucker, Rusty, Honey, Max, and Ginger.
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CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around the Capital City: Now through March 30 Wildcat Wrestling Club Wildcat Wrestling is a competitive wrestling club for children 5 to 18 years of age that teaches selfdiscipline, self-control, work ethic, and perseverance. The Club will run Jan. 8 through March 30. For information, contact Justin Stafford, 333-1544 or jstafford@centralcss.org or Casey Kirk, 802-1033 or Casey. dkirk@gmail.com. Thursday, January 10 Medical Explorer Post Program 7 p.m. Are you a mature student, age 15 to 18, interested in a career in health care? The Medical Explorer Post Program might be for you. The first meeting will be held at the City Parish Emergency Communication/Operations Center, 3773 Harding Blvd. As a Medical Explorer you will receive valuable experience needed for many health care programs. For information, contact EMS at 389-5155 or email atoups@brgov.com. Saturday, January 12 Geaux Fish Trout Rodeo BREC will hold its annual Geaux Fish Rainbow Trout Fishing Rodeo at 8:30 a.m. at Zachary Community Park, 20055 Hwy. 964 and 12:30 p.m.
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cal Center. This refresher course is for drivers age 50 and older. Class size is limited and registration is required. For information or to preregister, call 654-5263. Wednesday, January 30 Lunch and Learn • 12 to 1 p.m. Selective Hearing is hosting a free Lunch and Learn at Lane Regional Medical Center. Join Dr. Erica Ray for an educational seminar on the latest and greatest hearing instruments. Space is limited and reservations are required. For information or to preregister, call 243-6129. Tuesday, February 5 Victory Harvest Church MOPS 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Victory Harvest Church MOPS will meet on the second Tuesday of each month at Victory Harvest Church, 3953 N. Flannery Road. Limited childcare is available. Moms should email Barbara Womack at vhcmops@cox.net or call 275-5255 to check availability. Mothers who are pregnant with their first child or have a preschooler K-5 or younger are invited to join the group.
THIRD STREET FILM FESTIVAL — “Welcome to the Family,” a short film written, produced, and starring two local kids, was chosen for the Third Street Film Festival Dec. 29 at the Manship Theatre. Ashleigh Martin and Brock Kaufman produced the film in 48 hours for the 48 Hour Film Festival. The short was nominated for Crowd Favorite and the festival before being chosen for the Third Street Festival. Brock is the son of Mike and Tina Kaufman and is a student at Central Middle School. He recently starred in the holiday movie “The Christmas Angel.” Ashleigh is the daughter of Kirk and Kathy Martin and goes to school at Northwestern Middle in Zachary. Both are honor roll students and are in gifted and talented programs.
at Perkins Road Community Park, 7122 Perkins Road. Awards will be given for casting, smallest and largest fish, and the family who catches the most fish. For information, call 272-9200, ext. 435 or visit brec.org. Tuesday, January 15 CAYL Coaches Meeting 6:30 p.m. CAYL will hold a Coaches Meeting at the Central High School cafeteria, 10200 East Brookside. Tuesday, January 15 Central Community Alliance Public Forum • 7 p.m. The Central Community Alliance will hold a Public Forum at the DEMCO Meeting Room, 16262 Wax Road. Guest speaker will be Wade Giles, president of the Central eco-
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Rhonda Taylor, Principal Central Intermediate School Central is a community that has shown a commitment to excellence. It is imperative that each citizen develop the capacity to live responsibly and to be able to judge wisely in the matters of life and conduct. One of Rhonda Taylor the things that will allow excellence to continue is each individual resident walking closely with God so that each personal decision or habit, whether it relates to business, education, or athletics will be done in a manner that shows wisdom and consideration for this and future generations of residents. We must be able to demonstrate character traits such as responsibility, honesty, respect, caring, kindness, perseverance, tolerance, and initiative in our everyday lives. Sandy Davis and Jason Fountain, Co-Principals Central Middle School All students and teachers at Central Middle School are in the process of reading a powerful young adult fiction novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. This is the story of August “Auggie” Pullman. Auggie was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from attending school with his peers until the fifth grade. Wonder chronicles the
ups, downs, struggles, and challenges of an ordinary kid with an extraordinary face entering school for the first time. Through Auggie’s journey, we learn what it means to accept individuals as they are and focus on our commonalities, not our Jason Fountain differences. If all citizens of Central, as we desire for the students of CMS, would embrace the ONE idea in this wonderful book, we know the world would be a better place. Make a difference in 2013: CHOOSE KIND! Barry Ivey Canididate for Rep. District 65 I would like to see the people of Central maintain and increase their commitment to God and to the traditional values that have made America and our community great. Watching the nightly news can be very discouraging. Barry Ivey Many Americans seem to have forgotten the foundational principles handed down by our forefathers. But Central is different. It is an oasis of common sense. We still value faith, hard work, integrity, personal responsibility, education, public safety and limited government. We still say, “God Bless America”
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