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Voting Records Of City Council Citizens Guide to City Council

Key Central Issues From 2010-2012: Loop, CH2MHill, Public Records, Term Limits, More

CENTRAL — The five members of the Central City Council who took office in July 2010 have served 65 percent of their four-year terms. Now, with municipal elections only one year away, the Central City News is providing a Citizens Guide to the Voting Records of the Central City Council. It is intended to provide a ready means for residents of Central to review the record compiled by the members of the City Council, some of whom may be running for reelection next year. After reviewing the minutes of roughly 60 meetings of the Council over the past 30 months, the

How City Council Voted • BR Loop through Central • Getting Rid of CH2MHill • Access to Public Records • Term Limits for Mayor, Police Chief, and City Council • Reapportionment of Council with five districts, two at-large • Confirmation of City Attorney • Reducing city legal costs • Key zoning issues See Pages 3-7

City of Central City Council

July 2010 to June 2014 Louis DeJohn Dr. Tony LoBue Wayne Messina Aaron Moak Ralph Washington

Mayor Pro-Tem

Faulk: Student Safety Is Top Priority

Security Was Key Feature in Design Of New Schools

CENTRAL — The Central Community School System is taking measures to beef up security efforts at each of its five schools, according to Supt. Mike Faulk. Faulk said investments in technology to make schools more secure have been incorporated into the district’s construction and maintenance efforts for the past several years. Now, with heightened concerns for school safety following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, the Central Community School Board is seeking to further strengthen campus safety. “While our district is clearly about the job of teaching and instilling learning for each student, we know that teaching and learning in a safe environment is the ul-

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timate priority,” Faulk said. “This requires a continuous investment and an attitude of awareness.” Faulk said the district’s new schools include restricted access

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features. The district also partners with local law enforcement officials to provide security background checks on district employees and campus visitors. He said

the district recently invested in having two full-time law enforcement officers serving the district’s schools and students. WORKING on Page 2

Foundation Gives $5,000 to Benefit Central High Band CENTRAL — Central school board member Jim Lloyd (left) presented a check for $5,000 to Central High band director James Henderson (right). Jim and Gail Lloyd started the Central Education Foundation for the Arts to help fund and promote the arts among the youth of Central. All of his school board compensation goes to the foundation. Lloyd said he would like to invite everyone to join him in helping the Central High band and art departments.

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COMING SOON — The Central Community Directory & Yellow Pages will be coming soon to retail outlets throughout the City of Central. The directory is more than 100 pages of community information, white pages, Yellow Pages, and advertising by Central businesses. it’s a musthave next to your telephone. Pick up one soon.

Three Reform Councilmen Have Done Great Work Voting Records Show Washington, LoBue, Messina Have Made Real Impact on City Woody Jenkins

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CENTRAL — When the City of Central held its first municipal elections on April 1, 2006, 12 candidates sought five at-large seats. To the surprise of many, the leading vote-getter was Ralph Washington, a Central businessman who owned a dry cleaners. He received nearly 70 percent of the vote — not bad for a black man in a community that was over 90 percent white. Ralph Washington’s election disproved once and for all the false accusation that Central was a racist community. Ralph was elected May-

or Pro-Tem, which made him the No. 2 man in city government and the president of the City Council. But Ralph Washington was more than a token. He was an active, hardworking member of the Council who studied the proposed ordinances and did his homework before each meeting. Moreover, he was scrupulously honest. As time went on and he learned the ends and outs of the job of being a City Councilman, he also became more and more independent. He was asking a lot of questions — questions that some of the “powers that be” in city government didn’t like. After Central became the first privatized municipality in the State of Louisiana and hired a private company, CH2MHill, to literally run the city, Ralph Washington asked more and more questions, especially about CH2MHill. Soon he was being ostracized by the Mayor and some members of the Council and their supporters. There were many 4-1 votes, with Ralph Washington casting the only dissenting vote.

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Ralph wasn’t sure exactly what was going on with CH2MHill but he knew it was deeply troubling. In the municipal elections in the spring of 2010, the voters of Central elected two new members of the City Council, and the Mayor was nearly defeated. Clearly, something was up. Soon, it was clear the two new members of the Council — Dr. Tony LoBue and Wayne Messina — thought much the way Washington did. Like Washington, LoBue and Messina were honest, conservativeminded civic leaders with no agenda, and they were not there to help their political friends make money. Immediately after taking office in July 2010, the three reformers began to make major changes in Central’s city government. They questioned the City Attorney’s slavish devotion to any ridiculous thought of the Mayor and his minions. They questioned her unbelievably high legal fees. When CH2MHill withheld public records, they began to question what the giant company was hiding. When they realized how excessive building permit fees had become, they demanded they come down. When

they realized CH2MHill was making a killing off the citizens of Central while providing minimal services, they demanded a change. Today, thanks to the three reformers, Central is on a different path. • CH2MHill has been replaced with a non-profit organization that appears non-political. • The Baton Rouge Loop cutting Woody Jenkins through Central has been stopped. • Term limits have been adopted • Questionable developments such as Morgan Point and the Triple B townhouses have been killed. • The tone and tenor of city government is much improved. Meanwhile, the three reformers have been maligned, targeted, boycotted, and harassed. “No good deed goes unpunished.” But the reality is, because of them, Central is a far better place today — and has a chance for a better future. Thank you to Ralph Washington, Tony LoBue, and Wayne Messina for a job well done!

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the board with his recommendations prior to the Jan. 28 meeting. He has consulted with security experts and conducted several campus walk-throughs with them. Although he said there are many aspects of campus security that he will not publicly discuss, he did say access points at each school are being closely examined. He also noted that the school board has allotted monies to improve access controls in the district’s older buildings, and procedures regarding campus visitors are also being examined and reinforced with parents and employees. “Our local leadership is making every effort possible to keep Central Community Schools a safe and productive place to be.”

Working Hard on School Security

At the same time, each school is required to maintain crisis plans and conduct frequent emergency drills for the threat of fire, storm and dangerous intruders. He said those plans are currently under review by officials seeking ways to improve them in light of the tragedy in Connecticut. School Board President Dr. James Gardner said board members recently held a strategic planning session to review the district’s security measures and to ask Faulk for recommendations for improvements. The discussions were conducted in executive session to protect important security information from being released. Faulk said he expects to present

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Source: City Council Minutes, July 2010-Dec. 2012

How Council Voted on Top Issues Central City Council Top Five Votes, 2010-2012 Louis DeJohn

1. Prohibit Loop Through Central

By 3-2, Council exercised its power under state law to prohibit Loop through Central. Jan. 11, 2012

2. Direct CH2MHill to produce public records requested by CCN By vote of 3-2, Council directed city contractor to produce records. July 13, 2010. CH2MHill refused

3. End CH2MHill contract with City

By 3-2, Council notified city contractor that it would not renew privatization contract. Oct. 26, 2010

4. Three-term limit for City officials

By vote of 3-2, Council enacted term limits for Mayor, Police Chief, and City Council. Dec. 11, 2012

5. Reapportion City Council with five from districts, two at-large Create 7-member Council. Passed 3-2. Sept. 27, 2011. Later vetoed by Mayor, keeping 5 at-large. Continued from Page 1

newspaper selected five votes as the most important so far in this term of office. They are listed on Page 3 of this edition. These are: â&#x20AC;˘ Baton Rouge Loop. The Central City Council exercised a power

Tony LoBue

Wayne Messina

Aaron Moak

Ralph Washington

Yes

given by the Louisiana Legislature to prohibit the Baton Rouge Loop, a proposed superhighway and toll road, from passing through Central. By a vote of 3 to 2, the Council banned the Loop from coming See KEY VOTES on Page 4

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Key Votes by Central City Council Central City Council Other Key Votes, 2010-2012 Louis DeJohn

Tony LoBue

Wayne Messina

Aaron Moak

Increase Economic Development Budget from $60,000 to $150,000

Yes

Prohibit City Contractors from Serving on Committee on Ethics

Yes

Confirm Mayor’s Choice of Sheri Morris as Central City Attorney

Yes

Require Vote of 4 of 5 on Council To Overturn Unanimous Vote of P&Z

Yes

Allow Reserve Police to Reside Outside City Limits of Central

Yes

Abs

Yes

By vote of 3-2, Council increased 2010-2011 budget. Aug. 10, 2010. (Only $26,000 was ever spent.)

Ralph Washington

Amendment passed 3-2. Aug. 24, 2010

Approved 3-2. Nov. 9, 2010.

Amendment passed 4-1. May 10, 2011

Passed 3-1 with one absent. July 12, 2011

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through Central. The opponents of the resolution said Central should keep its options open. • Public Records in the Hands of CH2MHill. After the City of Central was founded, it engaged a private firm, the $6 billion CH2MHill of Colorado, to provide city services to the people of Central on a contract basis. Central became the first and only privatized city in Louisiana. A controversy arose in March 2010, when the Central City News attempted to view

public records in the hands of the private company running the City of Central. The newspaper said privatization should not be used as an excuse for withholding public records from the citizenry. In August 2010, the Central City Council voted 3 to 2 to direct CH2MHill to provide the records requested by the Central City News. Even after the Council action, CH2MHill refused to provide the records. • Ending Contract with Contractor CH2MHill. As a result of the refusal of CH2MHill to provide See CENTRAL’S on Page 6

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on Wide Range of Issues in Central Central City Council Other Key Votes, 2010-2012 Louis DeJohn

Confirm P&Z Denial of Townhouses On Triple B at Comite Hills

Tony LoBue

Wayne Messina

Aaron Moak

Ralph Washington

Yes

Moved to Approve

Refused to 2nd Motions

Moved to return to P&Z

Refused to 2nd Motions

Yes

Passed 5-0. Council upheld P&Z action. Feb. 14, 2012

Reduce Legal Services by $75,000

By vote of 3-2, Council reduced the City Budget for Legal Fees by $75,000 for 2012-2013. June 12, 2012

Approve 2012-2013 City Budget

By vote of 4-1, Council approved City Budget of $6.3 million with $1.3 million surplus. June 12, 2012

Motion to Approve Morgan Point

Councilman DeJohn moved to approve project but this died for lack of a second. Moak moved to return to P&Z for concept plan. Also died for no 2nd. Rezoning failed for lack of a second. Sept. 11, 2012

Rezone Hooper at Sullivan Prior To Adoption of City Center Plan

Denied 2-3 Oct. 3, 2012. Also rejected in Jan. 2013.

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the records ordered by the Council and concerns over the cost of the contract with CH2MHill, permit fees, and constituent service, the Council voted 3-2 to notify CH2MHill that it would not renew the privatization contract with the company but would instead put the contract out for bid. • Term Limits for Mayor, Police Chief, and City Council. The Council considered various proposals for limiting the terms of city officials, including two terms vs. three terms and making term limits prospective or retrospective. In the end, the Council voted 3-2 for a three-term limit that will be effective prospectively. This is the same as that adopted by the Louisiana Legislature. • Reapportionment of Central City Council. The Council considered plans to continue a fivemember Council with the members elected at-large, by district, or by

MAYOR PRO-TEM — Ralph Washington being sworn in for a new term on the Central City Council in July 2010 by City Clerk Mark Miley. Holding the Bible is wife Carolyn.

divisions. By a 3-2 vote, the Council approved a plan for a combination of five single-member districts and two at-large seats for a total of seven members of the Council.

The Mayor vetoed this plan, and the Council was unable to override his veto. The override vote was 3-2, but it takes four votes to override a veto. In addition to the top five issues listed above, the Central City News chose 10 other votes having importance to the citizens of Central. They were as follows: • Increase in Economic Development Funds. In August 2010, the Council considered whether to increase city spending for economic development. Issues included whether the funds would be spent by a private foundation, the Central Economic Development Foundation, and how much oversight the Council would have over the spending. The Council voted

3-2 to increase the budget amount from $60,000 to $150,000. However, only $26,000 of that amount ended up being spent. • City Contractors on Committee on Ethics. The Council considered the creation of a Committee on Ethics. During the debate, the Council voted 3-2 to prohibit city officials and employees and city contractors and their employees from serving on the committee. Ultimately, the proposal to create an Ethics Committee died. City officials in Central are subject to the State Board of Ethics. • Confirmation of City Attorney. Under the Lawrason Act, a state law which governs municipalities such as Central, the City Attorney is nominated by the Mayor and is then subject to confirmation by the Council. The Mayor re-nominated attorney Sheri Morris. However, some members of the Council questioned her selection and expressed concern about her independence. In July 2010, they rejected her nomination by a 2-3 vote. However, in October 2010, they considered her nomination again and this time approved it. • 2/3rds Vote of Council to Overturn Unanimous Votes of Planning & Zoning Commission. The Council approved requiring a super-majority of the Council to overturn unanimous decisions of the P&Z. This means that 4 of 5 Council members will have to vote to overturn the P&Z, instead of a simple majority of three votes. • Allow Central Police Reserves to Reside Outside the City Limits. When the Council created

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City Councilmen Voted on Issues the City of Central Police Reserves, it included a number of requirements, including one that members of the Police Reserve actually live inside the city limits. By a vote of 3-1-1, the Council adopted an ordinance changing that requirement and allowing non-residents to serve as volunteer police officers. • Confirm Denial by P&Z of Townhouses at Entrance to Comite Hills on Triple B. Developer Brandon Dotson proposed building 20 townhouses on a tract on Triple B near Sullivan Road at the entrance to Comite Hills subdivision. The P&Z denied this request, but the developer appealed the decision to the Council. However, by a 5-0 vote, the Council upheld the denial of rezoning by the P&Z. • Reduce Legal Services Budget by $75,000. Concerned by what they considered excessive spending on legal services, the Council voted 3-2 to reduce the legal services appropriation in the City Budget by $75,000 in order to press for further review of spending on this item. • Approve $6.3 million City Budget. The current budget of the City of Central provides for revenue of roughly $6.3 million and spending of about $5.3 million, with a surplus of $1 million. The Council approved the budget 4-1. • Approve Morgan Point Subdivision. The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a controversial new subdivision called Morgan Point. When it got to the City Council, residents from the area came in large numbers to oppose

Central City Councilman Wayne Messina after being sworn in on July 13, 2010.

the development, because of sewer and traffic concerns. Councilman DeJohn proposed approval of Morgan Point, but his motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Moak proposed sending it back to P&Z for further review and to keep the project alive. His motion also died for lack of a second. Since the ordinance was not approved, the project died. • Rezone Northeast Corner of Hooper and Sullivan Roads. Over three years ago, the City of Central began work on a Master Plan for creating a City Center. About two years ago, the P&Z considered rezoning the southwest corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads but re-

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jected the rezoning on the grounds that the City Center Plan had not yet been adopted. Then last October, the P&Z approved rezoning the northeast corner of the same intersection for applicant Jonathan

Starnes, even though the City Center Plan has still not been adopted. The Council rejected the rezoning 3-2. Shortly thereafter, P&Z member Wade Giles purchased the property, and Jonathan Starns continued as the applicant. Even though it did not go back to the P&Z nor was it legally advertised, the matter returned to the Council on motion of Councilman Moak. Nevertheless, the Council again rejected the rezoning 3-2, pending the adopted of the City Center Plan. ★★★ Want to do your own research on the Central City Council? Go to www.centralgov.com and click City Council and then Agendas. It will give you the Minutes of all Council meetings since incorporation in 2005. Read stories about the City of Central and the City Council. Go to the archives of the Central City News at www.CentralCityNews. net and search for any key word. All articles since January 2007 are on-line. For more from the Central City News, go to www.CentralCityNews.us or go to Central City News on Facebook.

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Milestones Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths Anniversaries • Reunions

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NEW ORLEANS — Melissa Meta Schwingshakl and Matthew Ryan Nalls, both of New Orleans, will marry in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Audubon Park Clubhouse in New Orleans. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Schwingshakl of Slidell. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Patricia Schwingshakl

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Melissa Schwingshakl and Ryan Nalls will marry April 20 at Audubon Park Clubhouse in New Orleans.

of Slidell and the late Mr. Robert Schwingshakl of Milwaukee, Wis. and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Bayne of Milwaukee, Wis. Melissa is a graduate of Northsore High School in Slidell and is a graduate of Louisiana State University. She is a human resources generalist with the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Her fiancé is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Nalls of Greenwell Springs. He is the grandson of Mrs. Betty Tate and the late Mr. Fred Tate of Baton Rouge and of the late Mr. Joseph Nalls of Alexandria, Va. Matthew is a graduate of Central Private School and is a graduate of Louisiana State University. He is a certified public accountant and is employed as a staff auditor for the public accounting firm of Postlewaite & Netterville in New Orleans. Saturday, April 27 Central Class of ’83 Reunion 7:30 to 11 p.m. Central High Class of ’83 will have a reunion at De la Ronde Hall, 320 Third Street, Ste. 201, Baton Rouge. Cost is $75 at the door. Entertainment will be the Chris Leblanc Band. There will be a buffet and a cash bar. For information, contact Tami Helmke Misuraca at 937-4083 or email chs1983@cox.net.

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Ashlyn Mangham and Trent Holmes

BATON ROUGE — Ashlyn Mangham and Trent Holmes will marry in an 11 a.m. ceremony Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of David Mangham and Staci Averette Conrad. She is the granddaughter of Lynn and Shirley Averette and Elizabeth Mangham. Ashlyn is a graduate of Starkey Academy and Louisiana State University. Her fiancé is the son of Carl and Margie Holmes. He is the grandson of Virginia Contine and the late Isadore Contine and the late Carl and Christine Holmes. Trent is a graduate of Starkey Academy, Louisiana State University, and LSU grad school. An engagement party was held July 1, 2012, at the home of Elizabeth Wilson.

Lacy Cavalier and Jared Modica To Wed at Live Oak Plantation ST. FRANCISVILLE — Lacy Cavalier of Zachary and Jared Modica of Covington will marry in an 5 p.m. ceremony Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Live Oak Plantation in St. Francisville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Warren and Kim Cavalier, Jr. of Zachary. She is the granddaughter of Harold and Vergie Booty of Zachary and Warren and Lettie Cavalier, Sr. of Pierre Part. Lacy is a graduate of Central Private School and BRCC Nursing School. She is employed as a registered nurse in the mother/baby department at Woman’s Hospital. Her fiancé is the son of Joe and Chloe Modica of Covington. He is the grandson of A.J. and Rose Modica of Covington and Richard and Margaret Mouton of Abbeville. He is the great-granddaughter of Rita Mouton of Abbeville.

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Jared is a graduate of Covington High School. He is employed as a technician for St. Tammany Parish.

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Rev. Jimmy Albritton, Long-Time Pastor At Zoar Baptist, Passed Away on Jan. 14 Preacher Served 25 Years at Zoar, Greatly Loved Rev. Jimmy Albritton

Funeral services for Rev. Jimmy Albritton, age 81 of Picayune, Miss., who passed away Jan. 14, were held Friday, Jan. 18 at Roseland Park Baptist. Burial was in New Palestine Cemetery under the direction of McDonald FuRev. Albritton neral Home. Bro. Jimmy, a native of Picayune, was a member of Roseland Park Baptist Church. In his lifetime, he served the Lord and fellow man as a career pastor, home missionary, and interim pastor. Bro. Jimmy gave his first sermon at 6 years old, and his last sermon at the age of 81. He is now rejoicing that he is in the presence of our Lord, and his loving wife of 55 years, Betty Sue Stockstill Albritton. Bro. Jimmy pastored Zoar Baptist Church in Central for over 25 years. In his retirement, he founded Pioneer Ministries, which served the unchurched regions of the United States for another 15 years. Preacher, as he was known by his family, was the earthly example to

his children and grandchildren of the Heavenly Father’s unconditional love. His life was lived “Because of The Lamb”. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Lee Albritton and Lessie Mae Albritton, his stepmother, Arlynne Albritton, his wife, Sue Albritton, and his grandson, Shawn Michael Albritton. Survivors include his children, Craig Albritton and wife Kellye, Bryan Albritton and wife Maggie, and Mark Albritton and wife Linda; seven grandchildren, Meagan, Dallas, Dawson, Jonathan, Aaron, Zachary, and Philip; and his sister, Juanita “Snookie” Sherrer.

Dennis Lewis, Central Businessman Zoar Baptist Church where Rev. Jimmy Albritton was pastor for 25 years.

CENTRAL — A native of Doyle and long-time resident of Central, Dennis Lewis passed away at his home on Hooper Road. He was the owner of Lewis’ Wrecker Services, Inc. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Eula C. Lewis of Central; daughter, (Missy) Michelle Lewis and fiancé Kevin L. Keithly; grandson John G. Knaps, all of Central; granddaughter, Jennifer M. Knaps and fiancé Joel Sicher of Richmond; great-granddaughter Elona Renae Sicher; brothers, Kenneth E. and Sylvia McKnight Lewis of Central, and Wayne Lewis of Tylertown; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fenton (Finnon) and Ruth Yvonne Duffy Lewis; and

sister, Fay LaRue Lewis. Visitation was at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Monday. Services were conducted by Deacon Don Ard and Ronald Erickson Sr. Interment was at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Baker. Pallbearers were Kenneth Lewis, Jr., Brannon Lewis, Sammy Salvato, Darryl Sandifer, Joel Hancock, Tony Nicosia, Joseph Nations, Sr., and Chase Huval. Honorary pallbearers were Kevin L. Keithly, John G. Knaps, Glenn A. Knaps, John Moak, René Castille, Albert Castille, Jr., Jim Coates, Dennis Rabalais. Dennis was a longstanding member of Central Area Business Association and Central Chamber of Commerce. He has been active in coordinating the Central

Christmas Parade for many years. He was a member of the Central Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, Board of Directors of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Louisiana, and a current member of the Towing and Recovery Association of America. The American Towman Magazine recognized Dennis Lewis and Lewis’ Wrecker Service, Inc. as one of the most experienced towing companies in the country (March 1990 issue). He was featured in Towing and Recovery Footnotes “A Rambling Wreck.” He was a 2011 Inductee into the Central City Business Hall of Fame. The family would like to thank St. Joseph’s Hospice for the wonderful care given Dennis.

10 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, January 24, 2013

Photos by Jolice Provost

Two Lady Wildcats Sign with LSU-E

TWO CENTRAL HIGH SENIORS SIGN WITH LSU-EUNICE SOFTBALL — KATIE FLOWERS (center in left photo) played catcher and outfielder for Central High. Katie’s awards include 1st team All-District Outfielder and All-Metro team her freshman year, 2nd team All-District and the “Big Stick” award her sophomore year, and 1st team All-District catcher and 2nd team All-Metro her junior year. She has played two years for the volleyball team and holds a 3.3 grade point average. Katie plans on getting a degree in elementary education. Shown with Katie are her parents Shari and Billy Flowers, aunt Karen Cambre, and brother David Flowers. BRITTANY JOHNSON (center in right photo) has also signed with LSU-Eunice. She has been a member of the varsity softball team at Central High for four years and is on the LA Lady Katz tournament team. She received 2nd team All-District for the last two years for centerfield and second base. Brittany has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her high school career. Outside of softball, she has won a state championship in power lifting and has been a member of the track and athletic training team. Brittany plans to study radiology. Shown with Brittany are her parents T.J. and Kristen Johnson and (2nd row) grandparents Jerry and Sheryll Johnson, cousin Shane Smith, and grandparents Kenny and Gloria Smith.

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Scholarship and fundraising are available • Camp is open to all 7th - 12th graders • Camp will be located at Timber Creek Camp in Pulaski, Miss. Website is timbercreekcamp.com • Registration packets can be picked up in the office at Zoar Baptist Church • Deadline is Monday, February 4 at 4 p.m. Registrations can be dropped off at the church office

11848 Hooper Road • 261-3434 Corner of Hooper and Joor roads

CAMP ZOAR

• Cost is $190 per student