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CENTRAL — Six firms have requested documents necessary to make proposals to provide all city services in the City of Central when the current contract with CH2MHILL expires June 30. The City of Central is the only municipality in the nation that has privatized all city services and has a Master Privatization Agreement with a single private firm. The agreement with CH2MHILL has been the subject of controversy and litigation because of the lack
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“I CAN’T BELIEVE WE WON!” — Debbie Dean was surprised and elated when her husband, Dr. Kyle Dean, won the bidding for a rare dog during the live auction at Cookin’ in Central Saturday afternoon at St. Alphonsus. Debbie said, “I didn’t think I’d be leaving Cookin’ for Kids with a new dog, but we are very excited. We had actually been considering a Goldendoodle for about a year. We have named her Dixie, and the kids absolutely love her!” Dixie was donated by local veterinarian Dr. Tony LoBue.
Thousands Attend Cookin’ in Central CENTRAL — Several thousand Central residents and friends of Central attended the Sixth Annual Cooking in Central last weekend at
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Boil Friday night and cooking by The event, which benefits worth- scores of celebrated chefs on Satwhile causes in Central and neigh- urday. Participants enjoyed live boring areas, included a Crawfish See ANNUAL on Page 2
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BATON ROUGE— Bills to reapportion the Louisiana House and Senate and the state’s Congressional delegation have cleared the legislature and are on the desk of Gov. Bobby Jindal awaiting signature. The most significant development for Central is the creation of a new State Senate district with Central at its hub. Designated as SenSee REAPPORTION on Page 16
NEW SENATE DISTRICT — The legislature has approved creation of a new district that includes Central. Of the 72,789 registered voters in the district, 43,173 live in East Baton Rouge Parish, including about 20,000 in Central. A total of 25,711 reside in Tangipahoa Parish, 2,844 in St. Helena, and 1,151 in Livingston. The winding district is 76 percent white and votes conservative.
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entertainment on the St. Alphonsus stage, and two auctions — a live auction and a silent auction. Carbon Copy Band played Friday night. The highlight of the live auction is often the bidding on a dog donated by local veterinarian Dr. Tony LoBue. This year, he donated a rare breed, a Goldendoodle. The bidding for the dog was won by Dr. Kyle and Debbie Dean. “I didn’t think I’d be leaving Cookin’ for Kids with a new dog... We had actually been considering a Gold-
endoodle for about a year,� Debbie Dean said. Cooking in Central involves the sacrifice of scores of volunteers and donors. Some of the unsung heroes again this year were Gil and Michelle Matherne and Carlton and Brenda LaGrange, who once again donated the crawfish for the event — 5,000 pounds! Board members for Cooking in Central are founder Louis DeJohn, Denise Giles, Wayne Leader, Ron Erickson, Suzonne Cowart, and Lucky Ross.
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$42 Million School Construction Project on Sullivan Rd.
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Central Intermediate Rises at School Complex
BUILDING A of the new Central Intermediate School is beginning to take shape at the Central School Complex on Sullivan Road.
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CENTRAL — Construction on the new Central School Complex on Sullivan Road is proceeding rapidly now that a steel redesign issue has been resolved and the weather is good. Building A of the new Central Intermediate School is taking shape. The complex will include the intermediate school and a new Central Middle School. Central schools construction coordinator Ross Bogan said Wednesday that both schools are now projected for occupancy by students in August 2012. Supt. Mike Faulk had hoped they could be occupied
and the steel is going up on Building C. At the middle school, the foundation is being poured for buildings D, E, and F. The cost of the project includes • $34 million for school construction • $4 million for roads around the complex and connecting to Sullivan and Duvall roads • $750,000 to $1 million for improvements to Sullivan Road. The Sullivan Road work is still in the design stage. It will include a roundabout and turning lanes. This part of the job will be let out for bid shortly after the design is complete.
Bogan said the public will really be able to visualize the project over the next few weeks. “Brick will be going up as well as roofing. It will begin to look like what we are planning. The road work will be one of the larger undertakings. It will be quite an effort. The main entrance to the complex will be on Sullivan Road. It will lead directly to the intermediate school. That entrance will be graced on either side by large stands of historic live oaks, which Supt. Mike Faulk has vowed to preserve. During construction, they are being See RULES on Page 16
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sooner, because of the poor condition of the existing middle school and the fact that the intermediate school is in leased facilities. “It was an aggressive schedule,” Bogan said, “especially for this area. In Houston, they build schools a little quicker, but, all in all, this project is going very well.” Each building in the complex has been given a letter as its designation. Buildings A, B, and C are the intermediate school, while buildings D, E, and F are the middle school. Buildings G, H, and J are for Technology, Gym, and Cafeteria respectively. At the intermediate school, interior work has begun on Building A, the steel is up on Building B,
PROTECTING HISTORIC OAKS — Live oaks at the new Central School Complex are being preserved, thanks to a pledge by the school board and Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk. The trees are being are fenced off during construction, and all underground work is far away. Supt. Faulk said, “They’d have to fight me to take down those oaks.”
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protected by temporary fences. Bogan said underground utilities will follow the main entrance road and will not intrude near the live oaks. Jerry Culpepper, a retired arborist, is marking the trees. “Only one has to go,” Bogan said, “because it is on the right of way on Sullivan.” Culpepper will be working with the Live Oak Society on preservation efforts, Bogan said. There will be three entrances to the complex from Sullivan and one from Devall. A road will circle the entire complex and connect to ballfields. The general contractor for the school construction project is a joint venture between Arkel Constructors of Baton Rouge and Roy
Anderson of Gulfport. Bogan said the two companies have a 60-40 split with Anderson having the majority. “The market conditions were very favorable when we bid the job,” Bogan said, “and we got a good price.” The primary subcontractors include Louis Mechanical for plumbing, Dykes Electric, Airtrol for heating and air conditioning, Aladdin for drywall, Postel Industries for steel, and Empire for steel erection. Bogan said each of the joint venture partners — Arkel and Anderson — is using some of the respective usual subcontractors. Arkel-Anderson Joint Venture also won the $4 million contract for road work. See related column on Page 6
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CENTRAL — The Central School Complex is adding new prominence to a name that Central residents hear quite frequently: Jackson. Riding along Sullivan Road, we see BREC’s Jackson Park. Then a
music by Old Sole, Kenny Acosta, and the Chris LeBlanc Band. We will have carnival rides, student sponsored booths, alumni vs. student games, student entertainment, karaoke, and lots of good food including BBQ chicken and ribs and Jam- Woody Jenkins balaya. We have guest groups coming in to perform such as Central Community TheThe Jacksons’ gazebo remains ater and Legworks by Terri. We nestled among the live oaks. will also have a Homerun Derby and worked at O. A. Cotton’s Jewelry and 3 Point Shootout with our own Store. basketball players and any others Ernest was in the insurance busi- who want to join in on the fun.” ness in California. Pearlie was also in the insurance business in New Orleans. O.D. worked for the federal government. Virgil was Republican National Committee from Louisiana and was influential in Republican politics in the state when there weren’t any Republicans here. The GOP started having more influence with the election of President Eisenhower in 1952. The Jacksons used their property in Central as a summer home and weekend retreat. They donated some of the land for the community to use as Jackson Park. Dr. Virgil Jackson’s son, Virgil Jr., built a house and pool at the site of the new School Complex. It was demolished to make way for the school. I took a photograph of their house and pool before it was removed. Today, the only sign left of the Jackson family is the beautiful gazebo nestled among the live oaks. It is believed to have been built by Virgil Jr. Hopefully, it will be around for quite a long time as a reminder of this family who left their name on Central. Wouldn’t they be amazed at what is going on at their old homesite? HHH DreamFest at Central Private. Debbie Dean is inviting everyone to come out to Central Private next weekend, April 21-23, for the annual
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little bit farther north, we see Jackson Place subdivision and Virgil Jackson Avenue. Now the new School Complex is being built on the old Jackson family homestead. But who were the Jacksons? William Pleasant Jackson came to Central in the early 1900’s from Texas. He and his wife had seven sons. One died at age 21, but all the rest lived to become successful men. The six sons posed together in the photo above in 1927. The most famous Jackson was Virgil Jackson, who became a prominent New Orleans dentist. Leon ran a service station in Baton Rouge and was a deputy U.S. marshal. Claude lived on Hooper Road
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Annual Football Banquet Held at FOP Hall
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Atlanta Falcons star center Todd McClure, the keynote speaker for the event, told the athletes to focus on grades. “I’m looking for the next NFL player to come out of Central High School, but we know there will only be a few. Only eight in 10,000 high school students go on to the pros. But you can be the best lawyer, doctor, and father in the
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CENTRAL — Central High School seniors who were part of three straight District 5-5A championships were honored during the team’s annual banquet Friday night, March 25 at the FOP Hall on Greenwell Springs Road.
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world. The key will be hard work to win the game. That’s Central and commitment. Find something Fight!” you will be the best at.” He said, “It’s about going above Coach Doug Dotson and the and beyond what is expected — coaching staff presented the first- even going beyond your talent ever Lesage Award to Coach David level. The young man who’s going Lesage, who is retiring from coach- to be presented this award tonight ing this year. They also presented epitomizes all these characteristics. the award to McClure, as a tribute He’s a lineman who’s only 5’6” and to his accomplishments and for weighs 146 pounds. But he’s there his continued every week commitment to busting it. He Central High proves it’s not School. the size of the Coach Dotdog in the fight son also anbut the size of nounced the the fight in new Central the dog that Fight Award, counts!” which was pre C o a c h sented to Ryan Steve Johnson Gonzales. Dotpresented the son said, “What coveted Iron is Central fight? Lesage Award, Rob Chapman and McClure Cat Award to Before I came Taylor Jento Central, I heard these kids will kins. This award, which is voted on fight you, and they will fight you — my the players after summer camp, with great heart! We saw it when is a recognition of character and we beat Acadiana. We saw against work ethic. Brother Martin when we were down Coach Lesage presented the four points and blocked a chip shot three Team Captain Awards to field goal and ran the ball back for Cooper Moore, Gregg Morris, and a touchdown. We saw it against Taylor Jenkins. Lesage said these Ouachita when we were behind young men will have great memowith long yardage and 1.6 seconds ries of high school. “To think that left on the clock. We saw it block- you would be voted Team Captain ing a Bronco field goal in overtime of this team that won three straight
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district championships, particularly this year when your team wasn’t supposed to do anything. It is quite a tribute to your leadership,” he said. Central High School principal Bob Wales presented the Outstanding Scholar Award to Trevor Sansone and provided some interesting statistics about the young man, who is also defending State Champion in the 100 meter dash. “I want to mention two numbers — 4.39 and 4.29. Trevor has a GPA of 4.39, and he runs the 40 meter dash in 4.29! In all of America, there are very few students whose grade point average is higher than their time in the 40! He may not be the only student in that class, but I guarantee you it wouldn’t take long to call roll!” Coach Rob Chapman, who played on the Central High football team with Todd McClure, presented the All-State awards to J. R. Richardson and Austin Watts.
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Coach Justin Hutchinson, who produced a powerful video on the season for the banquet, presented the All-Metro awards to J. R. Richardson and Zack Hedrick. Coach David Simoneaux told how much he has enjoyed being at Central High this year after having spent his entire life playing and coaching at Parkview. “Some people told me not to take this job, but it was a great decision, because I’ve found a family here.” Simoneaux presented the All-District awards, which are voted on by the coaches of District 5-5A. “The irony of the All-District awards is that we as Central coaches get to nominate our players, but we cannot vote for them. The other coaches of the districts are the ones who chose our players for this high honor,” he said. Speaking of Coach David Lesage and the new Lesage Award, Central schools Athletic Director Sid Edwards said, “Coach Lesage does everything you can imagine for this team, including cutting the grass at Wildcat Stadium. You know, we can replace him cutting the grass, but we can never replace the love that he has for these young men.” Among many other unique qualities, Lesage is known for hosting a sleepover at his house for some of the players the night before each game. One player said afterwards,
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“Coach Lesage builds our camaraderie, feeds us well, makes sure we get a good night’s sleep, and keeps us out of trouble. We go to the game much stronger because of him.” Falcons’ star Todd McClure, who was praised for his longevity and Christian values as a pro football player, said to be successful in the pros you have to be willing to outwork and outfight the competi-
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Wildcats Honor Three Captains, Two All-State Players
Central Says Farewell to Senior Players
CENTRAL HIGH FOOTBALL BANQUET — (1st Photo) Doug Dotson, David Lesage, Johnnie Prejean, and Sid Edwards. (2nd photo, 1st row) Zack Hetrick, Joey Jarreau, Logan Metcalf, and Jesus Acosta and (2nd row) Zack Evans, Trevor Harding, Cole LeBlanc, and Ben Curry. (3rd Photo) Doug Dotson and Wyatt Causey.
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wasn’t high enough. Now, after 13 years, I haven’t make the Pro Bowl yet but I am still working on it.” McClure is an iron man for Atlanta. “My dad has been my greatest encourager. When I was at Central High, he told me, ‘Todd, you have ability, but you’re lazy!’ He said, ‘I want you to be the first one at drills — be a leader of the team. Everybody will be watching you.’ That
had a great impact on my life. One day I got a compliment from one of the centers on our team at Atlanta. He said, ‘Todd, when I got here, I didn’t know what to expect from you. You’d been playing 12 years. But it inspires me to see that you are the first one at drill everyday.’ That’s what my dad told me!” “How have I lasted? The No. 1 reason is Jesus Christ! He’s my Lord and Saviour! When I arrived at At-
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lanta’s first summer camp, I tore my ACL and it looked like I would never play. But a fullback came up and invited me to a Bible study. I went, and I rededicated my life. My wife and I conduct Bible studies in our home every week. There are so many temptations in professional sports, and being close to God is the answer,” he said. “The other thing that’s kept me there is that I have outworked everyone they sent in to replace me. The day I signed up with Atlanta, someone told me, ‘Do you realize they are already looking for your replacement?’
That’s why I work so hard!’ When asked how long he wants to continue playing, McClure laughed and said, “I tell my wife every year, ‘Just two more years!’ That’s been going on for five years! But I still don’t have the Superbowl ring. Realistically, I’m hoping for three more years.” Coach Simoneaux produced a humorous video tribute to Coach Lesage which everyone enjoyed. The group left with a sense of sadness over the departing seniors but optimism for the future of Central football.
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CHS Class of ’47 Celebrates 64th Reunion
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1947 THEN AND NOW — At left, the Central High Class of 1946-1947. At right, the class met at Sammy’s Grill on Friday, April 8 for its 64th reunion. Shown in the current photo are (1st row, left to right) Kathryn Shaffer Foster, Dorothy Buhler Brown, and Chrystell Lawson Lewis, (2nd row) James “Hoss” Carpenter, Clyde Gremillion, Harold Sicard, Olive Mullins Campbell, Janice Messer Rowland, Mildred Neyland Bennett, and Juanita White Wyatt, and (3rd row) Tom Montgomery, Maurice Bailey, Stanley Browning, Cheley Carpenter, Joyce Messer Martin, Edmund Lesage, and Wallace Edwards.
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CENTRAL — We were born during the “Great Depression,” were teenagers during “the Great War” World War II, and are part of the “Greatest Generation.” Times were difficult during the 1940’s. We sent our young men off to war and lost a lot of them. Women went to work in factories to support the war effort. Everything was rationed, gasoline, food, clothing, and shoes. None of us had much money. This is how the Class of 1947 grew up. There were 40 in our class. Twenty-two are still left, 17 attended our 64th reunion, held at Sammy’s Grill on Friday, April 8, with spouses and other family members. We have gone our separate ways, living across the country and even around the world. Most of us stayed in the Central/Baton Rouge area, working and raising our families here.
Olive Campbell and Cheley Carpenter were the salutatorian and valedictorian
This class includes veterans who fought in three wars World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Three had careers in the Air Force. E.G. Rogillio and Wallace Edwards joined the Navy and came back to graduate in 1947. We had bankers, plant and construction workers, and workers in daycare, retail, and law enforcement. One became a rancher and rodeo producer. Two are still working, Cheley Carpenter on his ranch in Mississippi and Harold Sicard in the construction business. Our class also produced one of the best basketball teams ever to take the court at Central High. Several of them were present at the reunion. There was no football at Central High until 1947-48. We came together to reminisce about our families, our lives, jobs, and teachers. We told stories about our principal, Mr. J.A. Smith. Mr. Smith patrolled the halls. He knew what you did in school and outside of school. Sometimes he knew what you did before you did it! We remembered air raid drills during World War II when the bell would ring and off we would go to hide in the woods until the all clear bell sounded. Looking back at this — the Germans and Japanese were so busy on other fronts they probably didn’t give a hoot about bombing Central High. Our class prophesy and will was read. Gave all of us a good laugh! Chrystell Lawson Lewis and husband Richard came from Hendersonville, N.C. and Cheley Carpenter came from Magnolia, Miss. Clyde and Ethel Marie Buhler
Gremillion had the largest family, six daughters, 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. The rest of us did not do that well! We even read “The Central Wildcat” from 1945. A picture of Mr. Sandifer’s home room class was displayed on the big screen. It was hard to believe we were ever that young. Stanley Browning and Joyce Messer Martin proudly had their class rings on a chain around their necks. My ring is proudly displayed on the right hand of my granddaughter, Emily Saleh. We went our separate ways and had our share of joys and sorrows in our lives. For a little while on April 8, we were all seniors at our old school on the corner of Sullivan and Hooper roads. We know that we are all better, stronger people for having passed this way. We left our mark on Cen-
tral and Central left its mark on us. We would like to be remembered as part of the “Greatest Generation,” we are proud of that! Class roll: Maurice Bailey, Ednah Ines Bennet, Evelyn Louise Bennett, Carvin Harold Brown, Stanley Wilson Browning, William Dally Browning, Dorothy Lorraine Buhler, Margaret Alice Cain, Bobbye Carpenter, Cheley Frank Carpenter, James Elder Carpenter, Ruth Chandler, Ethel Davis, Arthur Wallace Edwards, Betty Anne Efferson, Carroll Floyd Forbes, Harold Boyd Forbes, Alma Fugler, Fay Yvonne Gore, James Clyde Gremillion, Nita Evelyn Hodgeson, Joseph Deryl Johnson, James Edward Jones, Audrey Crystell Lawson, Edmund E. LeSage, Janice Messer, Joyce Messer, Thomas Herbert Montgomery, John Mark Morgan, Olive Elese Mullins, Mildred Edith Neyland, Warren Penny, Eugene Gordon Rogillio, Kathryn Sue Shaffer, Harold Lloyd Sicard, Harold Benton Sides, Inez Camille Stockwell, Dorothy Juanita White, and Irene Louise Williams.
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Milestones Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths Anniversaries • Reunions
AMEDEE, BARBER
Erica Anedee abd Andrew Barber will marry May 28 at Forrest Grove Plantation in Denham Springs.
Courtney Johnson and Derek Teasett will exchange vows May 21 at Occasions Unlimited in Baker.
Erica Amedee and Andrew Barber To Exchange Vows at Forrest Grove
Andrew Barber and Erica Amedee
DENHAM SPRINGS — Erica Elizabeth Amedee of Pride and Andrew Niel Barber of Central will marry in a 2 p.m. ceremony Saturday,
May 28, 2011, at Forrest Grove Plantation in Denham Springs. The bride-elect is the daughter of Roger and Vickie Amedee of Pride. She is the granddaughter of Jimmie Dale Swain of Central and the late Richardine Swain and the late Richard and Ethel Amedee. Erica is a 2007 graduate of Redemptorist High School and is in the nursing program at Our Lady of the Lake College. Her fiancé is the son of Niel Barber of Baton Rouge and Guy and Angie Christen of Central. He is the grandson of Harry Barber, Jr. of Baton Rouge and the late Shirley Barber and Bert and Carol Wroten of Central. Andrew is a 2007 graduate of Central High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a bachelor’s degree in construction management. He works as assistant project manager at MCC Group in New Orleans.
Courtney Johnson, Derek Teasett To Marry at Occasions Unlimited
Courtney Johnson and Derek Teasett
BAKER — Courtney Angelique Johnson and Derek Fitzgerald Teasett, Sr., both of Baton Rouge, will wed in a 5 p.m. ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Occasions Unlimited in Baker. The bride-elect is the daughter of Michelle Riker Johnson of Central and Andre Johnson of Baton Rouge. Courtney attended Central High School and is a stay at home mom. Her fiancé is the son of Demetra Teasett of Zachary and Derek Jackson of Smyrna, Ga. Derek is a 2007 graduate of Zachary High School and is employed by the State of Louisiana.
JOHNSON, TEASETT
Mr. and Mrs. Colbi Rosenthal
Fontenot, Rosenthal Exchanged Vows at The Carriage House
GONZALES — Ms. Heather Nicole Fontenot and Mr. Colbi Lee Rosenthal were married on Saturday, March 12, 2011, in a 7 p.m. ceremony at The Carriage House. Rev. Richard May officiated the double wedding ring covenant marriage ceremony. The bride is the daughter of the late Patrick and Patricia Fontenot and sister of Corey Fontenot, all of Watson. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Short and Mrs. Mary Fontenot and the late Mr. Wilson Fontenot, all of Lafayette. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ricki Rosenthal of Walker and the brother of Ms. Jennifer Rosenthal of Coconut Creek, Fla. He is the grandson of Mr. Ivy Hodges and the late Mrs. JoAnn Hodges and Mrs. Bobbye McGehee and
the late Mr. Vurlon McGehee, all of Walker, and the late Mr. Lemly Rosenthal of Mandeville. The bride was escorted by her grandfather and given in marriage by her parents with their blessings. She was attended by her matron of honor, Mrs. Christy King of Denham Springs; her maid of honor, Ms. Kristi Cochran of Baton Rouge, and bridesmaids, Ms. Lindsey Cullen of Baton Rouge and the groom’s sister Ms. Jennifer Rosenthal of Coconut Creek, Fla. The flower girl was the cousin of the groom, Miss Charlie May of Denham Springs. The groom was attended by his best man, Mr. Bryan Tannehill of Zachary; groomsmen, Mr. Jerry Ross of Clarksville, Tenn., Mr. Craig Weems, and Mr. Tracey Girlinghouse, both of Walker. Ushers were Mr. Ted Weems of Walker and brother of the bride, Mr. Corey Fontenot of Watson. The ring bearer was the son of the bride, Mr. Hunter Aucoin of Walker. A reception took place at The Carriage House of Louisiana. The bride is a graduate of Live Oak High School and attends Journey Church of Central. She is employed as a branch office administrator by Edward D. Jones of Central. The groom is a graduate of Walker High School and attends Journey Church of Central. He is employed as a service supervisor by Tommy’s Lock and Alarms of Hammond. Following a trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple resides in Walker.
Central Class of 1971 40th Class Reunion Saturday, May 14 • 7 to 11 p.m. Forrest Grove Plantation 8743 Stephenson Drive Denham Springs For classmate and guest registration, contact Rosalie Kelly Milner at 262-2588 or rosaliewildcatkelly71@gmail.com
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Ava Claire Bihm
Matthew Bihm and Tammy Labure Bihm of Gonzales are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ava Claire. Ava was born Jan. 18, 2011, at 1:49 a.m. at Woman’s Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, four ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Donald and Jeanette Labure of Central and Frances and the late Eugene Bihm of Rayne. Godparents are Stacy Labure and Drew Roy.
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40th Anniversary of Central High Flag Corps
CENTRAL — For the school year a girls flag corps to the marching 1970-71, the Central High band di- band at Central High. He chose rector at the time, Joe Tate, added 16 girls who were not musicians
. Obituaries , Janey Hutzler Afeman
Janey Louise Hutzler Afeman, born in Ville Platte on Nov. 22, 1916, died in Winter Garden, Fla. Saturday, March 19, 2011. A long-time Baton Rouge resident, she was preceded in death by her husband Jake Afeman and daughter Frances Duhon. Visitation was at Greenoaks Funeral Home Thursday, March 24 and continued on Friday until religious services. Burial was in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Janey is Janey Afeman survived by her daughter, Beverly Jane Poirrier; grandchildren, T.J. Pate, Tammy Bone, DeWayne Duhon, Laura Gleason, and Dale Duhon; great-grandchildren, Brockwell Bone, Taylor and Annelie Pate, Rachel Pate Gianelloni, and Andrew and Cassie Duhon, and great great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were DeWayne Duhon, Dale Duhon, Brockwell Bone, Taylor Pate, James Gianelloni, and Andrew Duhon. Honorary pallbearers will be Caleb and Ryan Bone.
Sallie Engels Nijoka
It is with great sadness we share the loss of our mother who passed away at home on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 12:05 a.m. surrounded by her loving family and is finally at peace, reunited with her beloved husband, Leo. Sallie was born in Plaquemine on Oct. 8, 1922. She graduated from Baker High School and Baton Rouge Business College. Sallie Nijoka She worked as a secretary and book-
keeper at Consolidated Chemicals in Baton Rouge where she met the love of her life, Leo A. Nijoka of Chicago, Ill. They married in 1945. In 1964, they made a final move to the community of Central where they raised their 15 children. Sallie was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic
Church. She and Leo were two of the first parishioners who were totally committed to the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. She was a former secretary to the Parish Council, a Eucharistic minister, a member of the Homebound Ministry, the Catholic Daughters of America Court #1915, and the Ladies Altar Society. She devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who came in contact with her. She loved to feed whoever came through the door and will be remembered for her homemade yeast rolls, coffee rings and cabbage rolls. Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of sampling them always looked forward to more. They were made with true love; which no one could duplicate, although many have tried. Visitation was Tuesday, April 12 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church officiated by Fr. Thomas P. Duhe, Fr. Michael Moroney, Deacon Phil BeJeaux, Deacon Robert Kusch, and Bro. Clement Furno. Entombment at Resthaven Gardens of Memory Mausoleum next to her husband and son. She is survived by six daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Darrell Kennedy of Dallas, Texas, Monica and Steven Winkler of Baton Rouge, Priscilla and Barry Arceneaux of Denham Springs, Debbie and Tom Feltman of Central, Sally Ann and Gary Henson of Greenwell Springs, Sandy and Eddie Martin of Springfield; nine sons and daughters-in law, Lee Al and Marilyn Shepard Nijoka of Baton Rouge, Donald and Sandy Pike Nijoka of Denham Springs, Glenn and Becky Tullos Nijoka, Rod and Susan Landry Nijoka, Barry and Frances Ruffino Nijoka, Garry and Debbie Herpin Nijoka, Chris and Kim Lively Nijoka, all of Central, Art and Tina Buller Nijoka of Greenwell Springs, and Dale and Elizabeth Lucero Nijoka of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Wendell (Julia) Watts of Baker, Mrs. William (Mae) Hall of Galveston; and two brothers Thomas Marionneaux Engels of Zachary and James Henry Engels of Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Leo A. Nijoka; son, Paul Duane Nijoka; granddaughter, Jew-
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already in the band. The group guard to the marching band that was simply called The Flag Corps. year. Both these additions were a Mr. Tate also added a boys color wonderful complement to the band on the field at half-time as well in parades. This current school year marks the 40th year for Central to have a girls flag corps, now called The el Ann Nijoka; great-grandson, Braden Silks. Today they are still an imBabin; parents, Myrtis Marionneaux and Joseph Arthur Engels; four brothers, portant part of the marching band, Rev. Eugene Ray Engels, Theon Charles adding color and excitement to the Engels, Frederick Gerard Engels, Joseph band’s performances. The Silks Arthur Engels, Jr. and John Bertram En- are also an important part of the gels; and one sister, Mrs. Dalton (Anna) spirit team of the school, encourBabin. Our mother’s life was devoted to her aging and urging on Central High family and she will remain forever in our competitors, whatever field of play hearts. Rest in peace, Mom! We love you! they are on. In the spring of each year, they represent Central in flag Clauis H. Brown Clauis H. Brown, a retiree of the City corps competitions. of Baton Rouge, passed away at 11:35 — Elva Jo Crawford
p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at the age of 76. He was a native of Summit, Miss. and a resident of Central. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Brown; two daughters, Vickie and husband Walter Jenkins and Bonnie Brown, all of Central; a son, Randy Brown of Magnolia, Texas; three grandchildren, Michael Jenkins of Central, Timmy Jenkins and wife Tracey of Covington, and Lauren Brown of Baton Rouge; a great-granddaughter, Mckenzie Jenkins of Covington; a sister, Mary Virginia Brown Causey of Baton Rouge, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Julius Sr. and Clauis H. Brown Verner Brown and two brothers, Richard C. Brown and Julius N. Brown, Jr. He was a member of the Baptist faith, an avid hunter and fisherman, loved working his farm in Mt. Hermon, and especially enjoyed his grandchildren. He was known as Paw-Paw Brown to the Starkey Academy students during the mid-1990’s to 2003 and enjoyed attending their events and volunteering his time to help with the athletic department. His memorial services was held at Comite Baptist Church on Saturday, March 19, 2011, and officiated by the Rev. Dale Phillips. Special thanks for the care given by the staff at the Butterfly Wing of Hospice of Baton Rouge.
PHOTOS: Celebrating 40 Years of Central Flag Corps — (1st photo) 1970-71 Flag Corps alumnus Cappy Jackson and current faculty sponsor Brittany Coston. (2nd photo, 1st row, left to right) Newlyselected members for 2011-12 Andi Bourgoyne, Amber Harriman, and Claire Conaway, (2nd row) Chelsey Bennett, Nancy Hall, Morgan Watts, Shelby Floyd, Eva Ferriell, and Krystal Ingalls, and (3rd row) faculty sponsor Brittany Coston, Hannah Brown, Victoria Drago, Kelsey Kelly, Vicky Lawson, Katelyn Taylor, Morgan Davis, and Cappy Jackson,1970-71 team alumnus. (3rd photo) The 1970-71 Flag Corps at the State Capitol.
Birth: Walker Lee Watts
Adam and Jennifer (Dufour) Watts along with big sisters, Emma and Lily, are proud to announce the birth of Walker Lee. Walker was born Sept. 29, 2010, at 6:40 p.m. at Lane Regional Medical Center. He weighed six pounds, 12.5 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Gerald and Nancy Watts and John and Barbara Dufour. Great-grandmother is Lucille Burkett and nanny is Pamela Fenn, both of Central.
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Central Track Prepares for District Meet
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Easter Egg Hunts Highlight April Activities
CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: April 14 and 15 Masquerade Jewelry Sale Lane Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale. The sale will be held in the West Wing Conference Room on the first floor. Times are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Cash, check, and credit cards will be accepted. All proceeds go toward future Auxiliary projects and educational scholarships. Thursday, April 14 Women’s Self-Defense Seminar 7 p.m. The City of Baker will present a Women’s Self-Defense Seminar at the Total Performance Fitness Center. Registration is free and open to the public. Saturday, April 16 Easter Eggstravaganza 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Victory Harvest Church, 3953 North Flannery, 3rd annual Easter Eggstravaganza Community Outreach on church grounds. Join us for exciting games, candy, prizes, 2,000 eggs, Easter bunny, food, and fun. Sunday, April 17 Easter Egg Hunt 1 to 3 p.m. St. Alphonsus Kids in Ministry will hold their annual Easter Egg
LUKE JAMES, a 4th grader at Central Private, killed his first turkey on a youth hunt in West Feliciana Parish. The turkey weighed 21 pounds, two ounces, and had an 11 inch beard and 1-3/8” spurs. His dad, Jack James of Central, called the turkey.
EAGLE SCOUTS HONORED — Eagle Scouts from Troop 322 were honored by the Knights of Columbus Council 2807 at the K.C. Hall on Oak Cluster. Honored were (left to right) Robert Ryder, son of Sonya and Randy Ryder; Garrett Miles, son of Lisa and Scott Miles; Brennan McQusiton, son of Lenel and Ron McQuiston; Logan Schlatre, son of Cindi and Mike Schlatre, and Joseph LeSage, son of Melissa and Donnie LeSage. Not pictured were Seth Brown, son of Diane and David Brown and Charles Garner, son of Karen and Neal Garner.
Hunt at the Family Center. Bring your camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. There will be a bouncy house, slide, hamster ball rides, video games and more by Games 2 U, Easter Egg Hunt by age, crafts, and food available for purchase. Come join the fun! RSVP to the Faith Formation office at 261-4644. Sunday, April 17 Easter Egg Hunt 2 to 4 p.m. Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Road, will have an Easter Egg Hunt in the gym. There will be face painting, spin art, crafts, refreshments, games, and lots of fun for the entire family. Everyone is invited! For information, call Linda Hagan at 261-4646. Wednesday, April 20 Republican Women of Central 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Secretary of State J. Thomas “Tom” Schedler will be the special guest speaker at the Membership Meeting and Luncheon of the Republican Women of Central. The luncheon will be held at Sammy’s Grill, 14800 Wax Rd. For information or reservations, email RepublicanWomenOfCentral@yahoo.com or visit www.lfrw.org/republicanwomenofcentral. Friday, April 22 Simulcast from Birmingham 6 p.m. to midnight A simulcast from The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Ala. will be shown in the main sanctuary at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. Cost is $5 to $7 per person, covers cost of book). For information, contact Kim Fralick at 324-6634. Saturday, April 23 The Great Egg Hunt 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Journey Church will hold “The
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Great Egg Hunt” at Lovett Road Park. There will be 150,000 eggs, food, snowcones, cotton candy, inflatables, face painting, petting zoo, rockwall, and more! Everyone is invited! Sunday, April 24 Zoar Easter Services • 7 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend Easter Sunrise Services at Wildcat Stadium, Hooper and Sullivan. 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, 11848 Hooper Road. An additional Easter service is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the church. Thursday, April 28 Babysitter Training 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lane Regional Medical Center will hold a Safe Sitter® babysitter training class. Safe Sitter® is a highquality program that gives young adolescents the skills to be safe, nurturing babysitters. The program is offered to girls and boys ages 11 to 13. Participants learn the fundamentals of quality child care, how to handle crises, how to nurture and guide a young child, and how to keep children safe and sound while their parents are away. Class size is limited and registration is required. Cost is $20. For information or to register, call 654-5263. Saturday, April 30 Central’s Got Talent Auditions 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon Can you sing or dance? Or maybe you’re magical? If you can do this or more, come out and audition for the 2nd Annual Central’s Got Talent. Auditions will be held at St. Alphonsus Church. Fee is $10 for individual auditions and $20 for groups of three or more. Anyone in the 5th grade or up can audition. Visit www.stalphonsus.net for contest rules. April 30, May 14 and 28 Central Area Horse Show • 10 a.m. The Central Area Horse Show, sponsored by the Deep South Stock Horse Show Association, will be held at the Shady Park Arena on Greenwell Springs Road. Judged and timed events in four age groups. Beginners welcome. For info, www.dsshsa.org. Sunday, May 1 Senior Athletic Convocation 7 p.m. Central High School will have a Senior Athletic Convocation at Immanuel Baptist Church, 10870 Lovett Road. May 3 through 19 Computer Classes • 5 to 7 p.m. See ZOAR on Page 15
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Zoar Baptist Car & Bike Show Coming May 7 Continued from page 15
The Central Community School System will offer computer classes to parents and any community members who live within the Central Community. The class will include discussion and activities using the Internet with the focus on fun, free programs found on the web used for photo and video editing. This will be a handson class with the use of digital cameras and Flip video cameras. The six classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information or register, call the Central Intermediate School office at 261-1390.
Wednesday, May 4 Prenatal Class • 6 p.m. Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a free prenatal class in the Staff Development Classroom. “The Pregnancy Workshop” is an overview of what to expect for the soon-to-be mom. Partners are welcome to attend. Child care is not provided. Registration is required. For information or to register, call 654-5263. May 5, 6, and 7 Cajun Arts and Crafts Festival South Live Oak Elementary in Watson will host its annual Cajun
Arts and Crafts Festival. This year there will be various crafts from vendors around the state, new and exciting children’s rides and games, a fantastic auction featuring items from merchants around the area, yummy concessions, and a bar-b-que chicken lunch on Saturday. Times are: rides and concessions 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 5; rides and concessions 12:30 to 10 p.m., craft booths 12:30 to 5 p.m., and games 12:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 6; and rides and concessions 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., craft booths 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and games 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7.
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Louisiana House of Representatives Districts, Baton Rouge area, HB 1 as finally passed by legislature, April 2011
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Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District, HB 6 as finally passed by the legislature, April 2011 Continued from page 1
ate District 6, it will be filled in the regular statewide elections Oct. 22 and Nov. 19. The district, which is currently represented by Sen. Julie Quinn of Jefferson Parish, has been moved from the New Orleans area to the Baton Rouge area as a result of population shifts. The new district begins in southeast Baton Rouge, travels north along the Amite River, picks up most of Central and Baywood, and then heads east across St. Helena Parish and then south through Tan-
gipahoa Parish. It includes parts of Hammond and Ponchatoula. The district has a population of 120,032 and 72,879 registered voters. Voter registration is 76 percent white, 20.4 percent black, and 3.6 percent other. It includes 30,023 Democrats, 25,619 Republicans, and 17,237 from other parties or independents. It will be the 12th most Republican district in the state. On a parish-by-parish basis, the voter registration is as follows: East Baton Rouge 43,173 Tangipahoa 25,711 St. Helena 2,844
Livingston 1,151 Precincts in the district have a record of voting strongly for conservative Republican candidates. Sen. Dale Erdey, who currently represents Livingston Parish and most of Central, will only have two precincts in Central under the new plan. Rep. Bodi White said he is considering running for the new Senate District 6 seat, as are a number of others. Most of White’s current House District 64 is in Livingston Parish, but none of that area is in See CENTRAL on Page 18
Saturday, May 7 Car and Bike Show 9 a.m. to 12 noon Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road, will hold its annual Car and Bike Show. Free admission, free food, and door prizes. Open to all classes. Trophies and awards for all classes and categories. To register a vehicle call the church office at 2613434. May 13 through 15 Festival of Two Rivers St. Alphonsus will hold its’ annual Festival of Two Rivers. There will be food, games, and rides for everyone!
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LOST — Black/brown Australian Shepherd mix with no tags wearing only a pink bandana. Last seen April 3 in Central around Blackwater Road. Call 202-6926 or 7746696.
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The Quarter, Burlington Lakes, and Gates of Burlington
Couvillion Launches Commercial Center, Three New Residential Developments Here
MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT had its grand opening in Central Square. Debbie Jones is manager, and Travis Hood (center) is owner. Shown with staff.
GATES AT BURLINGTON on Old Wax Road is a new residential development for adults 55 years and older. Three new homes are already built.
GRAND OPENING — Developer Jeff Couvillion (center photo) celebrated the grand opening of three developments — The Quarter at Central Square, Burlington Lakes, and the Gates of Burlington. Former LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman cut the ribbon on behalf of the Central Chamber of Commerce. For more information, go to www.acadiana-group.
CENTRAL — Three new residential developments and one commercial development underway in the City of Central were officially unveiled to the public on Saturday, March 26. All of the projects were created by Central developer Jeff Couvillion. The ribbon-cutting presentations included legendary coach Skip Bertman, free refreshments, door prizes, and tethered hot air
balloon rides. The three residential developments are: • The Gates at Burlington, an exclusive, gated community for residents 55 years and better, located off Old Wax Road. • Burlington Lakes, a traditional single family residential subdivision located off Hooper Road between Sullivan and Greenwell Springs Roads; and
• The Vieux Carre at Central Square, a newly-approved, gated townhome development located at the intersection of Sullivan and Wax Roads. The commercial development is • Central Square, which includes new locations in Central for CVS and Raising Cane’s, as well as new investments in the community from Dow Louisiana Federal Credit
Union and Geaux Clean Car Wash. The mixed use project also includes retail shops and restaurants, a professional office park, and 30,000 square feet of street retail known as The Quarters. Retailers currently located in The Quarters include Central Buffett, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Extra Innings Sports Bar & Grill, and Golden Nail and Spa.
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JEFF COUVILLION (left photo) has built a number of commercial centers and residential developments in Central. At right, Jeff’s parents and Judge Eugene McGehee.
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Carol Crochet: 3rd Place in Regional Science Fair Central Could Elect Senator To New Seat Continued from Page 16
CENTRAL MIDDLE STUDENTS participated in the Region XI Social Studies Fair. The event was held at Broadmoor Middle School, and students from surrounding parishes participated. Central was represented by (left to right) 8th graders Micah Venable and Carol Crochet and 7th grader Madison Hadden. Special recognition goes to Carol Crochet who won 3rd Place in Louisiana’s Division II Economics category with her project entitled “What Effect Does the Film Industry Have on the Economy of Louisiana?”
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the new Senate district. White’s new House District 64 is very similar to his old district. It includes the northern part of Central plus Chaneyville, Pride, and the Watson area in Livingston Parish. It has 12,971 registered voters in Livingston Parish, and 11,574 in East Baton Rouge. White lives off Blackwater Road in Central. Rep. Clif Richardson’s House District 65 has changed little with reapportionment. It includes the southern part of Central and parts of southeast Baton Rouge. The district is losing a precinct west of the Comite River and picking up the Episcopal precinct in South Baton Rouge. The district has 20,542 white voters and 3,754 black voters. It has 9,839 registered Democrats, 9,742 Republicans, and 5,706 other parties and independents. The legislature passed a Congressional reapportionment plan that carves the Florida Parishes into four different Congressional districts. The Felicianas, St. Helena, northern Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes will be a tiny part of the 5th District, based in North Louisiana. St. Tammany and southern Tangipahoa will continue to be in the 1st District. The 6th District will include parts of East Baton Rouge but travel through the River Parishes to Thibodaux. The 2nd District is designed to be majority black. It includes most of New Orleans and the inner city of Baton Rouge. In interviews with the Hammond Daily Star, two Tangipahoa political figures had different perspectives on whether Tangipahoa Parish has a chance to elect the state senator from the new Senate District 6. Hammond Mayor Mayson Foster said, “A Tangipahoa senator could be elected, but he or she would certainly have to take East Baton Rouge significantly,” But Foster said he doesn’t see that happening. “I was really a little surprised that they changed that,” he said. Tangipahoa political consultant Nick Gagliano disagreed with Foster’s assessment. He said Tangipahoa could elect a senator because the interests of South Baton Rouge and Central differ, and voters in those areas could split their votes. “I think it’s an equal playing field,” Gagliano told the Star. If Bodi White were to run for the State Senate, his House seat would be left with no incumbent, which is sure to attract a number of candidates. Qualifying for the state House and Senate, as well as statewide offices from Governor to Insurance Commissioner will be Sept. 6 to 8, but political activity can be expected to begin much sooner than that.
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Polar Paradise Is Now Open PRIDE — Snoballs! You’re invited to come by and get an awesome tasty treat at Polar Paradise located on Denham Road. There are a 100 plus flavors to choose from including sugar free snowballs in a variety of flavors. The younger children can choose from a picture menu to make it fun! For those chocolate lovers, Polar Paradise offers a specialty snoball called the “Chocolate Champion” with cream. Try something different in the popular tiger’s blood, creole cream cheese, or king cake, to name a few. Polar Paradise is open daily 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., weather permitting and is dedicated to pleasing their customers. Free samples are available to help customers decide which snoball to indulge in. Stop by and cool off in the summer heat with a “smooth lots of juice” snoball. Polar Paradise is owned and operated by Dylan Anders, a Central Wildcat, who says, “Thank you to our loyal customers!”
Central Private Junior-Senior Prom Honors Outstanding Students; Queen Jessie Rules
CENTRAL PRIVATE SCHOOL 2011 PROM — Central Private School held their 2011 Junior and Senior Prom at Boudreaux’s on Saturday, March 26. Prom court pictured are (1st row, left to right) Jill King, Victoria Brian, Jada Pocorello, Mary Cunningham, Sarah Fryoux, Amy Galiano, and Lauren Blanchard, and (2nd row) Austin Pierce, Luke Fryoux, Seth Stevens, Jacob Carter, Queen Jessie Creel, King Jonathan Moak, Cody Overstreet, Chuck Conrad, and Trevor Shepherd.
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of transparency in the contract. Central pays CH2MHILL almost $4 million a year but receives no breakdown on how the money is spent, nor are the funds subject to audit. Louisiana’s 1st Circuit Court of Appeal is now considering a suit by the Central City News seeking to insure that records in the hands of CH2MHILL are pub-
lic records if they pertain to the administration of city government. Central Mayor Mac Watts has proceeded with drafting of a contract and has sent out Requests for Proposals without seeking approval by the City Council, and that has drawn objections from some City Council members. City Councilman Tony LoBue has requested an opinion from City
Attorney Sheri Morris on what role the City Council gets to play in drafting a privatization contract and in the selection of the City Contractor. Although the Mayor has issued a Request for Proposals, the City Council has not voted on: • Whether Central should have Master Privatization Agreement after June 30, 2011.
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• What services should be privatized or whether there should be an agreement with a single contractor or several different contractors to provide targeted city services. • What the terms of such contract should be. • The length of the contract. The Request for Proposals issued by Watts provides a very specific contract, which would be binding on the city for five years, two years beyond the term of the current Mayor and City Council. Watts has appointed a ninemember committee to review Requests for Proposals. He says he will follow their recommendation. Some Councilmen have said they want to be involved in the selection process and should not have to face a take-it-or-leave choice on what firm to select. Under the state’s Lawrason Act, the Council apparently has the power to approve or disapprove the Mayor’s final proposed contract. The six companies that have filed documents enabling them to make Requests for Proposals under Watts’ plan are: • CH2MHILL — A Denverbased $6 billion international firm that has the current privatization contact. • CSRS, Inc., which would be doing business as Central Municipal Services Group. CSRS is a well-known engineering firm that, among other things, administers the City-Parish Green Light Program. • Severn Trent Services — Based in Fort Washington, Pa., this company has offices in 90 cities around the world. It began in the United Kingdom as a state-owned water authority. When privatization began in the UK, it went private and began to expand worldwide. It is best known for administering water treatment facilities. • Task Force, LLC is a Baton Rouge-based company founded in 2005 that administers 9,000 properties under the Road Home Program. • The Shaw Group — A Fortune 500 company based in Baton Rouge with 27,000 employees around the world. • IBTS, Institute for Building Technology and Safety — A nonprofit organization affiliated with the National Governors Association. It works to improve building regulatory and administrative services for states and localities. Several other firms have attended meetings with the city, requested information, or expressed interest in providing services other than administering the entire city government. These include: • Neel-Schaffer, Inc. • Wharton-Smith, Inc. Construction Group • Burk Kleinpeter, Inc. • PEC • Planning & Design Group • Chem Spray South, Inc. CH2MHILL was the only bidder when the city first privatized city services in the newly-incorporated City of Central three years ago. Under the current agreement, CH2MHILL operates the Central Municipal Services office and supplies virtually all personnel for the city. The company appoints the director of public works, head of the city permit office, and planning and zoning director without approval or disapproval of the City Council. The company receives a check from the city every month but is not required to itemize its expenditures on behalf of the city.