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Jesse Shaffer III, Son Honored for Saving 120 Lives During Hurricane Woody Jenkins
HEROES TO BE HONORED— Jesse Shaffer IV, his mother Suzanne, Jesse Shaffer III, and their daughter Amanda.
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BRAITHWAITE — On Monday, March 25, Jesse Shaffer III and his son Jesse IV will be honored at Arlington National Cemetery with one of the nation’s highest civilian awards, the Citizen “Service Before Self” Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Jesse III, 54, a native of Central and 1976 graduate of Central High School, and Jesse IV, 26, saved 120 of their neighbors on Aug. 29, 2012, during Hurricane Isaac in See CENTRAL’S on Page 4
Zoning Changes Could Give Central’s Citizens More Clout
CENTRAL — Attorneys who represent the City of Central on planning and zoning matters are about to submit a proposed revamp of the city’s zoning ordinances that could give Central’s residents and
the City Council more influence in helping decide what projects come to the city, according to David Barrow, the city’s chief administrative officer. Developers could also have a little more flexibility, he said.
The changes relate to large developments, which are called PUD’s, or Planned Unit Developments. Currently, a residential development of eight or more lots has to be a PUD. The new ordi-
nance would raise that number to 15, something developers would favor. However, PUD’s would get more scrutiny from the Council and give residents more control
Community Farming Debee Bueche Offers Residents Country Living In City of Central Woody Jenkins
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Central a way to return to their natural roots in the land and agricultural. Since ground-breaking ceremonies last Sunday, any member of the Central community can join the CSA, help grow the crops and animals, and share in the production. Membership is $100 a year, and members earn points by the time and effort spent working on the farm. Then they can redeem their points for a share of the crops, eggs, honey, and other products. “Many people like me are tired of being dependent on the government and big agricultural companies. We don’t want the hormones, steroids, and pesticides. We don’t like what they are doing to the land, the plants, and the animals. We want more organic food and BUECHE GARDENS— Debee Bueche has launched Central’s first Community Sup- less herbicides and pesticides,”
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CENTRAL — Since Debee Armony Bueche retired as owner of Entourage Beauty Salon and Spa on Greenwell Springs Road, she has been pursuing her dream of creating Bueche Gardens, her vision of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) for Central. For Debee, it’s her way of supporting Country Living in the City and giving adults and children in ported Agriculture project, Bueche Gardens on Greenwell Springs Road.
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NEW POPE — Pope Francis assumed his new position Wednesday evening.
Pope Francis: A Truly Extraordinary Choice Woody Jenkins
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CENTRAL — News that the world has a new pope was greeted with enthusiasm by Catholics around the world and certainly in Central Wednesday evening. Pope Francis is an extraordinary choice, and expectations are high that this pope will indeed serve the Catholic Church and indeed the world in a remarkable way. His election by a two-thirds’ vote came after only five ballots. This was in itself a statement that this man is viewed with enormous respect by his fellow cardinals. He is the first Jesuit to be elected pope and the first pope to be chosen from the New World. Reputed to be a man of great humility, he lives a life of poverty in a small apartment in Buenos Aires and rides the bus to work. He shuns the elaborate residence where he is
entitled to live. The new pope is believed to be a man who loves the poor and who speaks out strongly for their interests. He is also a pastor who has stood without wavering for traditional values, such as the right to life and marriage between one man and one woman. His selection of the name “Francis” has sent a message that he is a man of peace who cares for all human beings and for all of God’s creations. He is from Argentina, but his heritage is Italian, which gives him a special position in Church, which has a long history of Italian popes. Yet, he is not tied to the administrative hierarchy of the Church and he has the freedom to make changes if necessary. Our bishop of Baton Rouge, Robert Muench, held a news conference late Wednesday.
He said the selection of Pope Francis is “a time for rejoicing” for the church and the world. “He is a humble man and a great inspiration. He is faithful to Christ and the Church. He is uniquely qualified to be pope.” “The Diocese of Baton Rouge and I offer our hearty congratulations and pledge of support.” “For us, it was an emotional moment, and many of us gathered at the Catholic Life Center. We watched with awe and excitement.” “The Jesuits have offered us a great deal of wisdom.” “It is a wonderful selection for the world and a special blessing for the Spanish-speaking world.” “This is a wonderful opportunity for us to recognize the process by which human beings can be guided by the hand of God. The Apostles went out in fidelity to Jesus and his teachings and followed a life dramatically different from the world. It takes faith, conviction, and follow through. I join with you and others in praying for him.” Pope Francis did something remarkable in his first speech to the
world. He invited all those listening to do just that — pray for him. What a wonderful thing that was and how appropriate! The pope is the leader of the world’s Catholics but he is also, more than any other person, the foremost individual who symbol- Woody Jenkins izes Christianity to the non-Christian world. It seems clear this man is someone very special — someone who can make a real difference in a very positive way for the entire world. Let us all, regardless of our faith, accept his invitaton and join together in praying for the new pope — for his health, his long life, and his wisdom. Hopefully, he will indeed be a force for peace, understanding, and brotherhood in a very troubled world — a world where we need great role models, great men of peace, great leaders who are great because they are truly humble and follow the example set by Jesus.
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New Representative Is Making Himself Accessible
Rep.-Elect Barry Ivey Making Transition
New Legislator Thanks Voters, Getting Ready To Be Sworn in
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CENTRAL — Since his election two weeks ago, State Rep.-elect Barry Ivey has had a high profile around Central, as he has reached out to thank voters for their support and offer assistance in the upcoming legislative session. He was on hand at Tuesday’s Central City Council meeting to speak with city officials. Ivey met with Gov. Bobby Jindal earlier in the week and learned more about the governor’s tax proposals. He also met with House Speaker Chuck Kleckley and sat through an orientation session put on by the Clerk of the House, Sergeant at Arms, and House Legislative Services. Ivey said he is negotiating for office space for a legislative office in Central and has made an offer to a prospective Legislative Assistant. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Central City Council, he spoke against a proposed ordinance to restrict candidates and their supporters from campaigning door to door without registering with the city. He questioned the constitutionality of the proposal, which was deferred.
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Central’s Jesse Shaffer III, Son Jesse IV
Jesse IV and Jesse III Shaffer. They were commissioned by the Sheriff’s office the day before Hurricane Isaac hit. At right, Hurricane Isaac at daybreak Aug. 29, 2012. Continued from Page 1
Plaquemines Parish. In Central, the Shaffer family is known as cabinetmakers. B&B Cabinets is located at 15053 Greenwell Springs Road next to the Shaffer home. Shirley Shaffer and her late husband Jesse Jr. had five children — Jessie III, Charles, Darryl, Jeff, and Lisa — and “We’re proud of all five of them!” she said Wednesday. But Miss Shirley’s heart will unquestionably beat with a little extra pride on March 25 when Jesse III and Jesse IV will be two of the four
people in America honored at Arlington National Cemetery during Medal of Honor Day. The wreathlaying will be at 2 p.m. and the awards ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society was created by Congress to recognize winners of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The Society in turn created the Citizen “Service Above Self” Award to recognize civilians who have shown extraordinary courage. After Hurricane Katrina devastated much of South Louisiana in 2005, a 26-foot high protective
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wall was built to protect residents of St. Bernard Parish. But nearby residents of the community of Braithwaite in Plaquemines Parish were just outside the wall’s protection. They had only an eight-foot levee to protect them. On the evening of Aug. 28, 2012, Hurricane Isaac was pounding Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes. Plaquemines Parish was under a mandatory evacuation order. The Shaffer family decided to split up. Wife Suzanne and daughter Amanda evacuated, while Jesse III and son Jesse IV stayed at home to try to protect their property. They were within a few feet of the 26-foot high protective wall and felt they could make it to safety if necessary. The Shaffer’s home had been destroyed during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. They were afraid of losing everything again. Braithwaite was in a dangerous position — much like a soup bowl. If water topped the levee, it would fill up the bowl and be slow to drain off. During the early morning hours of Aug. 29, 2012, the flood waters did top the levee and rushed over Braithe- Jesse Shaffer III waite, reaching 1976 Central yearbook a depth of 18 to 20 feet. By 3:30 a.m. the Shaffer’s home was inundated. Many of their neighbors had also stayed behind, and Jesse III and Jesse IV knew that those neighbors were in peril. Acting on their own and with-
out help from government, Jesse III and Suzanne’s brother Lanny LaFrance commandeered a boat and went to search for neighbors. Jesse III wouldn’t let Jesse IV go with him until daylight. Jesse III tried to call neighbors by phone, while Jesse IV stayed in their truck behind the protective wall and sent messages on Facebook by text, trying to find out who was trapped in their homes. In the surging waters, heavy rain, and high winds with downed power lines all around, Jesse III and Lanny went from house to house, looking for neighbors. After the sun began to provide a little light, they were joined by assistant volunteer fire chief Jimmy Kamm and Jesse IV in a second boat. The volunteer fire department and the sheriff’s office were unable to enter the area. With each load, the Shaffer’s team brought eight to 10 people to the safety of the St. Bernard side of the 26-foot high floodwall. People were stranded on rooftops and in attics. In some cases, the team had to break through the roofs to let stranded neighbors out of their attics. Some of those who stayed behind were elderly and suffered from heart problems, diabetes, and other ailments. During one rescue, the boat was full and Jesse IV stayed on the rooftop for 90 minutes, waiting for the rescue boat to return for him. Suzanne Shaffer told of her husband’s actions. “Down here, everyone knows everyone. He couldn’t let them drown!” Two parish workers had stayed to work in the pumping station. But the water came too fast, and
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Acted on Their Own to Save 120 Lives
HURRICANE ISAAC — Flood waters topped the levees and surged into Braithwaite, Louisiana, on Aug. 29, 2012. The waters rose 18 to 20 feet and left residents struggling for life.
they couldn’t get to safety. They had been floating on a spare tire for two hours when Jesse III found and rescued them. In perhaps the most dramatic and moving rescue, Jesse III was looking for a family of five. It consisted of the husband and wife and their three children, all under six and two of them in diapers. Just as daybreak was coming, he heard screams for help. When he arrived, he found the family of five on top of a trailer with the water rising over the top. With the help of the Shaffers, they made it to safety. The high winds and pelting rain continued all day. By 7 p.m., the
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Shaffers and their team had rescued Sharon Browning, who taught Jes- said it was just what she would exmore than 120 people — one of the se III at Central High, agreed and pect of him. greatest rescue efforts in American history! It was all done by individual citizens working on their own, risking everything to save their neighbors. Remarkably, thanks to these extraordinary efforts, only two people died. Both apparently died in the initial surge of water. Jesse III grew up on Greenwell Springs Road near Beaver Bayou and the new Central Thruway. He played football for the Central Wildcats on the 1975 team, which won the District Championship and made it to the state semi-finals. The team was led by All-State quarterback Steve Ensminger. The head coach was Sonny Jackson. Like his father, Jesse III became a cabinet maker. He married Aftermath of Hurricane Isaac in Braithwaite community of Plaquemines Parish his wife Suzanne, who was from Plaquemines Parish. Son Jesse IV is a nurse. The Shaffers were nominated for the Citizen “Service Before Self” Award by Sen. Mary Landrieu. Sen. David Vitter has joined in paying tribute to the father-son duo. Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser said the Shaffers were responsible for saving many lives. In Central, Shirley Shaffer was asked if she were surprised by the heroism of her son and grandson. “Not at all!” she laughed. “It’s something they had to do.” Central school board member
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GROUND-BREAKING FOR BUECHE GARDENS — Debee Bueche broke ground for her Community Supported Agriculture project called Bueche Gardens last Sunday.
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she said. “I can’t do it all myself, but with the help of friends and the Central community, we can accomplish a lot. I did some research
and learned about Community Supported Agriculture. I saw it as a way to bring like-minded people together.” “We’re tired of being dependent
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Chance to Work, Share Soil’s Bounty
ATTORNEY TODD GAUDIN (left) discussed bee-keeping Sunday. Debee Bueche (center) feeding her hens. At right, a new batch of chicks, roughly four weeks old.
BUECHE GARDENS will include composting, garden crops in raised beds, citrus, honeybees, and chickens. It will avoid as much as possible herbicides and pesticides.
on the grid. If you are more selfsufficient, you aren’t so stressed. Today, our food is causing disease. But we don’t have to have food filled with pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics. There are alternatives. We have a series of DVD’s that can help anyone understand how to produce healthy food. For anyone with children and a family, it’s a travesty to subject your loved ones to what is in food today. We fight to keep our loved ones healthy in every way but one —what’s going into their mouths! What we want to do is work together to produce healthy food.” Bueche Gardens is located behind Entourage at 17651 Greenwell Springs Rd. Debee already has chickens, honeybees, raised beds, and composting. The groundbreaking ceremonies Sunday were for the one-acre plot where the
CSA will be growing crops in raised beds and planting citrus. Debee is getting help from instructors like Todd Gaudin, an attorney and fifth generation beekeeper. A dozen volunteers have already signed up to work on a regular basis and share in the production. She’s hoping for a lot more Central residents to sign up and get involved. She can be reached at 225-281-7281. On Tuesday, Debee paid a visit to her neighbors Gerald and Sharon Phares, who live up Greenwell Springs just south of Hooper. The Phares have been farming their land for more than 50 years, and Debee wanted to see their operation and get some tips. In a sit-down meeting at the Phares’ home, Gerald talked about the difference between what you
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Debee Bueche Visits Gerald Phares’
GERALD PHARES (left) told about raising goats at his barn Tuesday afternoon. At right, Debee Bueche got a lesson in milking goats.
THE GOATS came in from the fields to meet Debee, thinking perhaps that she had something to eat. At right, the mama goat had just sprayed Debee, much to her surprise.
With 50 Years’ Experience, Phares Is Valuable Resource for Young Farmers Continued from Page 7
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loser, he said, with the destruction learn from a book about raising of much of the bee population and plants and animals and the reality of actually doing it. “We’ve been farming more than 50 years and have learned a thing or two. It turned out to be a lot different than what we read!” he laughed. The Phares family has chickens, guineas, peacocks, goats, fruit trees, and garden crops. Over the years, they’ve kept cattle, honeybees, and much more. He cited the economic reality of many traditional agricultural activities. “You can go broke raising hogs, for example,” he said. Beekeeping has also become a One of the Phares’ many fruit trees, this is a Japanese plum, much like a peach.
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ONE OF THE PHARES’ PEACOCKS (left), the Phares’ barn (center), and Gerald and Sharon Phares (right). Gerald and Sharon have five daughters.
the low price for the product. Gerald spoke at length about raising chickens and what a battle it is in Central. Predators are unrelenting, he said. These include coyotes (yes, there are plenty of
The Phares raise champion camellias.
them in Central), foxes, raccoons, possums, eagles, hawks, and owls. “An eagle got one of our guineas,” he said. “A great horned owl was trying to break into the chicken coop. We put out a trap and caught five raccoons in a row and then a possum. All of them were after the chickens.” Debee said, “Coyotes got my chickens last year. They muscled their way in during the middle of the night.” Gerald responded, “If there’s a way, they will get them. Coons are the worst. They will unlock a gate. Red-tailed hawks are a major threat.” Both Debee and Gerald let their chickens free range during the day but lock them up night. “The eggs are bigger and the yoke is darker,” Gerald said. Gerald uses guineas as his bur-
glar alarm. When a predator comes around, the guineas get noisy. “It doesn’t matter if it’s 2 a.m., if the guineas are making noise, you better run outside with your shotgun!” He recalled a time when his wife Sharon was summoned by the guineas. When she got to the chicken coop, a raccoon was hauling away a live chicken. “Sharon grabbed it. She was pulling one end of the chicken, and the coon was pulling the other. She won, but then the coon turned on her and wanted to attack.” Gerald looked at Debee and said, “You’re young and full of pee and vinegar. I’m old and have done it. It’s an awful lot of work you’re getting yourself into!” Gerald showed Debee their goats and demonstrated how to milk one.
Debee offered to buy four baby goats the Geralds have for sale. All of a sudden, the mama goat sprayed her. Everybody laughed. Oh well, better get used to it!
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Vincent and Joyce Dileo celebrated their 50th anniversary on Feb. 10 at Juban’s in Baton Rouge.
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CENTRAL — Howard Glen “Pete” and Ruth Elaine Stott Peterson of Central are celebrating 50 years of marriage on Friday, March 15. The Peterson’s have three children, Dwanna Sandifer, Glen Peterson and wife Jeana Perkins, and Deanna West and husband Stuart and grandchildren, Daniel and Jenson Sandifer, Tyler Peterson, William, Benjamin, Emma Ruth, and Micah Claire West. They are ex-
pecting their eighth grandchild in September. Their children would like to express how very thankful and blessed they are to have had such an amazing example of hard work and commitment displayed throughout the years. Their marriage has truly been a testimony of Christ’s love. Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad!
. Births , Avery Claire Mannino
Chris and Ashley Mannino of Central are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Claire. She was welcomed home by her big brother, Christian. Avery Claire was born Nov. 23, 2012, at 3 p.m. She weighed seven pounds, four ounces, and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Steve and Glenda Paddie of Central, Mike and Vanda Mannino of Central, and Debbie Mannino of Port Allen.
CENTRAL — Vincent and Joyce Dileo of Central celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 10 at Juban’s in Baton Rouge. Hosts were their three children and spouses Vince and Amy Dileo and Mike and Melanie Dileo, all of Central, and Melissa and Tom Larimer of Marietta, Ga. The couple has six grandchildren, Alexandra, Jacob, Andrew, Ashley, and Christine Dileo and Will Larimer. In April, they will embark on a seven-day Caribbean cruise to the Bahamas. The Dileos were married on Feb. 10, 1963 at Mater Dolorosa Church in Independence. She is the former Joyce Marie Navarra of Independence.
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. Deaths , Gary Dale Sanders
Gary Dale Sanders, age 58, of Central passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved him. Visitation was at Seale Funeral Home, Central on Wednesday, March 13 until the service officiated by Rev. Glen Miers. Burial followed in Zoar Baptist Cemetery in Central. Survived by his wife, Alicia Hubble Sanders; daughters and sons-in-law, Jacqueline and Thomas Stubbs, Jr. and Jennifer and Shannon McManus of Livingston Parish; sons, Coker and John Sanders; and grandchildren, Tommy Stubbs III, Kennedy Stubbs, Jordan Sanders, Brooklynn McManus, and Malakai Sanders. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph E., Sr. and Eula Mae Harrington Sanders and brother, J.E. Sanders, Jr.
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the age of 82. He was retired from Western Union and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was a native of Franklin County, Texas, and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visitation was held at Seale Funeral Home, Central, on Sunday, March 3 until religious services in the funeral home chapel conducted by his nephew, Larry Black, and Bruce Hatcher. Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 5 at Bethel Cemetery in Franklin County, Texas. Survived by his wife, Elaine Allen Black; daughter, Sandra Hamilton; step-children, Steve Vidrine and wife Phyllis, Jimmy Vidrine and wife Janet, and Terry Vidrine and wife Mimi; sister, Mary English; two grandchildren, Amanda Shuck and husband Creighton and Elizabeth Crosson; one great-grandchild on the way, Emily Marie Shuck; five step-grandchildren, Jarred, Ealine, Brett, Chance, and Landon. Preceded in death by his parents, Dallas T. and Annie Black and son, Terry Black. He was a member of the Zachary Church of Christ.
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Saturday, April 13 Central Class of 2003 Reunion 7 to 11 p.m. Central High Class of 2003 will hold their reunion at Kristenwood on Greenwell Springs. Cost is $35 per person due by Friday, March 22. Updates and information can be found at chsclassof2003.wordpress.com, Facebook: CHS Class of 2003, or email CHSco2003@ gmail.com. 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. Saturday, August 17 Istrouma High Class of ’73 will have a reunion at Kristenwood, 14025 Greenwell Springs. Contact Rhona C. Watson, 654-7716 or rcw51055@aol.com or Debbie or Danny Wellman, 261-8358 or dwell96@bellsouth.net.
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Greenwell Springs Diverted for New Bridge
bridge near Geo-Je’s subdivision. The roadway north of the bridge, as well as the new bridge, will be elevated approximately seven feet so that the roadway will passable during high water events. Residents of Geo-Je’s will still be able to get in and out of their subdivision, but they will have to go south on Frenchtown Road. City-Parish officials have stated that they are anticipating using the gravel construction road south of Country Road as a detour road for residents in the area. This gravel road was used as a construction road when the Central Thruway was under construction. It now connects Frenchtown to the Central Thruway. City-Parish officials said some improvements to the gravel road will be necessary to handle the detour traffic. David Barrow, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Central, said that once the Central Thruway Construction on Beaver Bayou Bridge over Greenwell Springs Road is open, traffic calming methods will Sullivan will not be allowed to turn will be closed between the Central be considered along Frenchtown left onto Greenwell Springs. Traffic Thruway and Chaumont Avenue for between Greenwell Springs Road wishing to turn left onto Greenwell approximately 9 to 12 months for and the Central Thruway to deter Springs will use the Central Thru- replacement of the Beaver Bayou cut-through traffic and speeding. way intersection. City-Parish officials said last week that once the Central Thruway is open, Frenchtown Road BATON ROUGE — Central Mayor to public service, on state laws that Mac Watts and City Councilman affect municipal government and Wayne Messina were among over providing the latest information Births 400 attendees from Louisiana’s on current and emerging issues municipalities who participated in facing the state’s municipalities. the Louisiana Municipal Associa- Messina said he found many of Brelee Marie Felps tion’s Mid-Winter Conference for the topics covered at the conferMunicipal Officials at The Crowne ence of importance to Central, in Chris and Brooke Felps of Plaza Hotel and Conference Cen- cluding Central are proud to announce • Economic development the birth of their daughter, Brelee ter here. Marie. Councilman Messina said this • City liability Brelee was born Feb. 1, 2013, annual conference is aimed at updat- • Ethics at 2:38 p.m. at Lane Regional ing elected and appointed town and • DOTD Medical Center. She weighed six city officials, including newcomers • City budgets pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Archie “Scooter” Day and Charlene “Tootie” Day and Irwin and Brenda Felps, all of Central. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Archie 3 Properties With Acreage Including Day Sr. and Dorothy Cockerham, both of Central Photo by Woody Jenkins
CENTRAL — Last Friday, construction crews on the Central Thruway project diverted traffic onto the new detour bridge on Greenwell Springs Road over Beaver Bayou. This is part of the intersection widening project at Greenwell Springs Road and the Central Thruway. Crews will soon be dismantling the old bridge and replacing it with a new five-lane wide bridge. The actual intersection work is scheduled for completion in September 2013. When the project is completed, there will be two through-lanes eastbound and westbound on Greenwell Springs along with double left-turn lanes to turn onto Central Thruway. There will also be a westbound right turn lane construction on Greenwell Springs Road to turn onto Central Thruway northbound. The Central Thruway will have two through-lanes northbound and southbound, along with dedicated left turn lanes to turn onto Greenwell Springs, as well as dedicated right turn lanes. A traffic signal will control the intersection traffic. The signal at Greenwell Springs and Sullivan roads will be removed shortly after the Central Thruway is opened, and traffic southbound on
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Huge Garage Sale at Zoar This Weekend CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: March 14 and 15 Book Fair • 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host a “Books are Fun” Book Fair. The sale will be held in the West Wing Conference Room on the first floor of the hospital. Cash, check, and credit cards will be accepted. All proceeds will go toward Auxiliary projects and educational scholarships. For information, call the gift shop at 658-4309. March 15 and 16 Huge Garage Sale 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Zoar Baptist Church, corner of Hooper and Joor roads, will hold a huge Garage Sale in the gym. March 15, 16, and 17 42nd Annual Audubon Pilgrimage Tours of historic homes and gar-
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Public Meetings Metro Council Meetings Metro Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 4 p.m. at the Metro Council Chambers. Metro Planning Commission Metro Planning Commission meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 5 p.m. MISS ACADIANA’S OUTSTANDING TEEN — Maggie Milstead, a junior at Central High School, was crowned Miss Acadiana’s Outstanding Teen. She is a member of the Kittens dance team and was a member of the 2012 Homecoming Court. Maggie will be competing for Miss Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen on June 2.
dens, art show and sale, authentic 1820’s costumes, living history demonstrations, night festivities, and cemetery tales. For tour information, call 635-6330 or visit www.audubonpilgrimage.info. Saturday, March 16 Louisiana Gospel Fellowship Choir • 3 p.m. Join for an afternoon of gospel music with the all-male Louisiana Gospel Fellowship Choir at the Jones Creek Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd. For information, call 756-1150. Sunday, March 17 Youth Ballet Auditions Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre will hold auditions for its Youth Ballet summer tour at Dancers’ Workshop, 10745 Linkwood Court. Auditions are open to intermediate-level dancers ages 10-14 and there is a $5 fee. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and auditions are at 1 p.m. Dancers must be 10 years old by Sept. 30 or entering the 5th grade in fall 2013. For information, contact Nicole Naquin
or Leigh Phillips at 766-8379 or nicole@batonrougeballet.org or leigh@ batonrougeballet.org. March 18 and 19 Jewelry & Accessories Sale The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale. The sale will be held in the Staff Development Classroom on the first floor of the hospital Monday, March 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, March 19 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cash, check, and credit cards will be accepted. All proceeds will go toward future Auxiliary projects and educational scholarships. For information, call the gift shop at 658-4309. Tuesday, March 19 Central Homeowners Association • 7 p.m. The Central Community Alliance will host the quarterly meeting of the Central Homeowners Association at the DEMCO Community Room, 16261 Wax Road. Moderator will be David Barrow, CAO for the City of
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Financial Planning Seminar 6 p.m. Lane Regional Medical Center will be hosting a free Financial Planning Seminar in the Staff Development Classroom. Presentations will be made by Alan Gregory, Lonny Myles, and Bill Gaines on the topics of Wills, Successions, and Potential Tax Advantages. For information or to register, call 658-4587. Thursday, March 21 “Leadership-Preparedness In The New Normal” • 5 to 7 p.m. Secretary of State Tom Schedler will launch the Old State Capitol Associates Speaker Series with special guest Lt. General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.). You are invited to “Leadership Preparedness in the New Normal” in the House Chamber, Old State Capitol. Reception and book signing. Admission is free. For information, contact Dawn Ross at dawn.ross@sos.la.gov. Thursday, March 21 WWII Quiz Bowl • 6 to 7 p.m. The Central High School’s World War II Quiz Bowl team composed of Jack McAdams, Cameron Robertson, and Brantley Pike defeated 30 teams from across the state to qualify for the State Finals. The team will compete for the championship in a live broadcast on Cox Cable 4. March 21 through 24 Zachary Arts & Music Festival The Zachary Chamber of Commerce’s 7th Annual ZFest will be held at BREC’s Community Park, 20055 Old Scenic Hwy. There will be arts and crafts, food vendors, petting zoo and pony rides, paddleboards on the lake, rock wall, bungee bounce, gyroscope, carnival rides, and many more activities. ZFest will be open 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 5 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, and 12 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 24. Entertainment will be the Todd O’Neal Band, the Chee Weez, national country artist Randy Houser, and the Not4Sale Band.
African Violet Show and Sale March 23-24 at Garden Center
An African Violet Show and Plant Sale will be held Saturday, March 23, 2 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Baton Rouge Garden Center, 7950 Independence Blvd. The show is sponsored by the Sundowners African Violet Society. Admission is free. A lecture and workshop on how to grow violets will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 24. For information, contact George Ramirez at 985-384-0309. Friday, March 22 District IV La. Retired Teachers Assoc. Meeting • 9:30 a.m. Joyce Rome, president of Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, District IV has scheduled the district’s spring meeting at Tezcuco Plantation in Darrow. All retired teachers from the parishes of Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Point Coupee, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana are invited to attend. Guest speaker will be Renee Siccone, assistant director of the state association. Saturday, March 23 Spring Bluegrass & Olde Tyme Music Picnic • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road, invites everyone to Spring Bluegrass and Olde Tyme Music Picnic. This is an outdoor event. Bring a chair, picnic lunch, and instrument, and come enjoy some bluegrass music. For information, call 261-3434. Saturday, March 23 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please join for a picnic on the levee for this annual National Day of Recognition as we “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans.” Ceremony at 11 a.m. in the Louisiana Memorial Plaza with keynote speaker Brigadier Gen-
eral Sherian Cadoria.. Presented by USS Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum, 305 S. River Road. Full day of activities include tours of the USS Kidd, bring a lunch or purchase onsite vendors, view exhibits and equipment from the Vietnam era and later, and Big River Express will perform 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23 Dancin’ in the Streets • 7 p.m. Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre’s 4th Annual Dancin’ in the Streets fundraiser will be held at Perkins Rowe Great Hall. The block party will feature live music by Phat Hat and food and drinks from local restaurants. Tickets are $25 until Friday, March 22 and $35 at the door. For information, contact Nicole Naquin or Leigh Phillips at 766-8379 or nicole@batonrougeballet.org or leigh@batonrougeballet.org. Sunday, March 24 Easter Celebration • 1 to 3 p.m. An Easter Celebration will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, games, crafts, inflatables, food, and U-Launcher by Games 2 U. Bring your camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny! RSVP by Thursday, March 21 by filling out a registration form online at www.st-alphonsus.net.
POPULAR CONSERVATIVE TALK SHOW HOST MOON GRIFFON addressed the monthly meeting of the City of Central Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. His message was filled with commentary on current events and political humor. Griffon is heard weekdays from 9 to 11 a.m. on NewsTalk 107.3 FM.
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Central Bowling Atop District 5A CENTRAL — Central High (9-0) on Monday, March 11 steamrolled Denham Springs (6-4) to maintain their two-game lead over Scotlandville in the District 5A standings and extended their school record regular season winning streak to nine matches. But that wouldn’t be the only new school records that the Wildcats would roll on Monday. Central would come out striking in game one and demolish Denham Springs. In fact, earlier this season Central set a new school game record of 1,150 against the Yellow Jackets and on Monday the Wildcats upped that record to a 1,202! The new Central High game would lead to a 7-1 advantage and almost a 200 pin lead in total pins (12021013). Game one was a complete team effort and had contributions from every member in the lineup. Led by sophomore Jacob Gar-
Central Wildcats Bryan Waites, Captain Kevin Kennedy Sean Murphy Jacob Garretson Haley Young Johnathan Ryder Sarah LeDuff Nathan Corley, Coach Phil Godley, Coach
retson’s 258, junior Sean Murphy with a 224, which included the front six, senior and captain Bryan Waites with a 206, sophomore Haley Young’s 202 and freshman Sarah Leduff with a 190, Central would cruise to the school record. Denham Springs would try to get back into the match with a strong game two, but they ultimately fell again to Central, 1,027-1,010. Central would win game two by a 5-3 margin in what turned out to be a very close game. The Wildcats would need some late strikes to seal the second game. Trailing by a few pins in the 10th Frame, both Garretson and Young would strike-out to help the Wildcats take a 12-4 lead. Murphy would lead
all Wildcats in scoring with a 188. Central closed out Denham Springs in game three by winning 5-3 and 985-939 in total pins. The 985 also put the finishing touches on a new school series record with a 3,214, against Denham’s 2,962. Central would win the match 20-7 and 3,214-2,962 total pins. The final game was led by Waites with a 235. Overall, Garretson’s 624 series was high for the Wildcats, followed by Waites’ 614, Murphy’s 572, Young’s 532, and Leduff’s 445. Central goes for their first ever District Title on Wednesday, March 13 at 3:20 p.m. at All Star Lanes. With a win against Scotlandville (7-2), Central will not only extend
their winning streak to 10 matches, but take home the District Championship. Follow and “Like” the Central Bowling team now on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CentralHighWildcatsVarsityBowling. District 5A Standings (as of 3-11-13): Wins Loses Pins Central 9 0 126,584 Scotlandville 7 2 126,581 Denham Sps. 6 4 28,285 Catholic 6 4 28,180 Woodlawn 3 6 121,743 Zachary 2 8 123,714 Baton Rouge 0 9 116,998
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For information, call 284-9127. Saturday, March 30 Cat Show • 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Greater Baton Rouge Cat Club will be having its 40th Annual Cat Show at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. Admission is $5 adults, $3 seniors and children, and children 12 and under are free. For information, call 291-7733. Sunday, March 31 Central Community Easter Service • 7 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend the annual Central Community Easter Service at Wildcat Stadium. This non-
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denominational event, hosted by Zoar Baptist Church, provides the community an opportunity to gather together for the purpose of celebrating the resurrection. There will be special music, choir and congregational singing, and a special Easter message. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at Zoar Baptist Church. Tuesday, April 9 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. April 6 and April 7 Zippity Zoo Fest 2013 Zippity Zoo Fest will feature keeper chats, face painting, Safari Snapshot photo booth, and animal
shows at the Wildlife Safari Amphitheater at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. A new addition this year is Expedition BREC, a family-style tour around the Zoo. Zoo admission is adults and teens $8.25, seniors $7.25, children 2-12 $5.25, and one and under is free. The Zoo is open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. April 6 and 7 Kite Fest Louisiané 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kites of all sizes and shapes will fill the skies at the West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex in Port Allen, located just off I-10 Exit 151 at Rosedale Rd. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend a day in the great outdoors. This free event is open to the public. Saturday, April 13 Active for Autism 5k Run/Walk 8 a.m. to 12 noon The 4th Annual 5k Run/Walk and Fun Fest will be held at the State Police Headquarters on Independence Blvd. Visit fhfgbr.org to register! For information, call 216-7474.
Sealed bids will be received by the Central Community School System by Michael Faulk, Superintendent, 10510 Joor Road, Suite 300, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70818, until Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 10:00 A.M. for the lease for hunting and fishing purposes only of the following described property: On Highway 64: 373 +/- acres located in Section 16 of Township 5 South, Range 2 East, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Complete bid documents including the Lease Contract may be obtained from Michael Faulk, Superintendent, 10510 Joor Road, Suite 300, City of Central, Louisiana, 70818. All bids submitted must be accompanied by a cash payment or a certified or cashier’s check in a sum equal to one year’s rental or lease amount.
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Feb. 8 Plaquemine-Scrimmage Home 4 p.m. Feb. 15 Brusly Jamboree Away Plaquemine Parkview Feb. 20 St. Joseph’s Home 4 p.m. Feb. 27 Woodlawn Home 4 p.m. Feb. 28 False river Home 4 p.m. March 1-2 St. Amant Tourney Away Dutchtown St. Amant East Ascension March 5 Walker* Home 4 p.m. March 7 Zachary* Away 4:30 p.m. March 8 St. John Home 4 p.m. March 9 Plaquemine Tourney Away Ascension Catholic Cedar Creek March 12 Live Oak* Home 4 p.m. March 13 Redemptorist Away 5 p.m. March 14 Scotlandville* Away 4 p.m. March 16 Sulphur Tourney Away TBA March 19 Denham Springs* Away 4:30 p.m. March 21 Walker* Away 4:30 p.m. March 22-23 Live Oak Tourney Away TBA March 26 Zachary* Home 4 p.m. March 28 Live Oak* Away 4 p.m. March 30 Northshore Away 11 a.m. April 2 Scotlandville* Home 4 p.m. April 4 Denham Springs* Home 4:30 p.m. April 6 West Feliciana Home 11 a.m. April 10 Plaquemine Away 4 p.m.
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Council to Make All P&Z Appointments
State Law Will Increase Power Of City Council
CENTRAL — On Tuesday, the City Council passed an ordinance to implement a state law that requires all appointments to the city’s Planning & Zoning Committee to be appointed by the Council. Since Central became a city, the appointments have been made by the mayor. However, by informal agreement, the mayor has made some of his appointments from names submitted by the Council. The new state law, which applies to every city and parish in Louisiana, will increase the power of the city or parish council., relative to the mayor or parish president. The terms of two of the seven members expired December 31, and those two spots will be filled by the Council.
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over their destiny. At present, the “concept” of a PUD has to be approved by the Planning & Zoning Committee and then the City Council. However, final approval of the actual project is done by the P&Z alone, with no involvement by the Council. The new ordinance would require the final project to also get Council approval. This would keep the Council and the public involved throughout the process.
RESTRICTIONS ON CANVASSING— Councilmen Wayne Messina and Tony LoBue debated Messina’s anti-peddling ordinance.
City Council Defers Anti-Peddling Ordinance CENTRAL — Councilman Wayne Messina Tuesday asked the Central City Council to defer a proposed “anti-peddling” ordinance he had proposed. The proposal would have imposed more regulations on houseto-house solicitation by salesmen. However, it ran into objections because of provisions in the ordinance which would have required
political candidates and their supporters to meet a number of regulations before they could canvass for votes in residential neighborhoods. Opponents said the ordinance would violate the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment guarantees. Under the ordinance as introduced, a candidate or supporter would have to go to City Hall, fill
out a registration form, submit a photograph, and pay a $5 fee prior to campaigning. When the debate began, Messina deleted the requirements of submitting a photo and paying a fee. However, the proposal continued to include the registration requirement. The four other members of the Council expressed reservations about the proposal.
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