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Donald Ray Kennard Represented Central 32 Years in Louisiana Legislature

One of Central’s Most Respected, Longest Serving Elected Officials

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U. S. Senator Tells Central Nation Must Cut Spending

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CENTRAL — Addressing a Town Hall meeting in Central Tuesday morning, Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) said the debt ceiling increase passed by Congress last week was completely inadequate. He said he had predicted it would result in a credit downgrade and serious economic consequences, and it already has.

Vitter said Standard & Poors had told Congress it must cut spending by at least $4 trillion to maintain its AAA credit rating.

Instead, Vitter said, Congress cut only one-half that amount.

“The cuts were so modest and so back loaded as to have no positive effect,” he said.

Donald Ray Stories Abound Among His Family, Friends The late Rep. Donald Ray Kennard (1936-2011) of Central

CENTRAL — Everybody seems to have a favorite story about former Rep. Donald Ray Kennard. Several of Donald Ray’s friends spoke about the eight-term legislator at

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funeral services Tuesday at Zoar Baptist — Jerry Alford, Dr. Clyde Lindsey, Dr. David Bourgeois, Jerry Stovall, Dr. Dennis Terry, See FRIENDS on Page 7

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CENTRAL — More than 2,000 friends from all walks of life came to Zoar Baptist Church Monday and Tuesday to pay their respects to former Rep. Donald Ray Kennard, who was buried Tuesday afternoon.

Scores of elected officials came, including Sen. David Vitter, former Gov. Kathleen Blanco, Congressman Rodney Alexander, Attorney Gen. Buddy Caldwell, MayorPresident Kip Holden, State Sen. Francis Thompson, former Rep. Tony Perkins, and many others who served with Rep. Kennard during his 32 years as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. But mostly it was his friends from Central and others whom he had touched with his kindness, generosity, wit, and good humor over a lifetime.

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CENTRAL — More than 4,000 students arrived at Central’s five public schools Wednesday for the first day of class.

The opening of school came just as news broke that the Central Community School System is the only school system in the Baton Rouge area that will have a balanced operating budget for the current school year without the necessity of major budget cuts.

Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk said opening day went smoothly.

TANGLEWOOD OPEN HOUSE — Vicki, Kacie, and Billy Lejeune explored the Open House at Tanglewood Elementary Tuesday. The school has the No. 1 3rd-graders in the state.

Faulk said he is expecting about 4,100 students to be on the rolls by the 2nd week in September.

He said he believes the growth in enrollment in Central schools has slowed in part because the system is cracking down on parents who attempt to enroll their students in Central schools without living in the school district. Zachary has also toughened its policy.

Faulk said his office is requiring individuals who say they own a home to produce a property tax bill, homestead exemption certificate, voter registration card or drivers license, and an income tax return. Lessees have to produce a See SCHOOL on Page 8

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Donald Ray Kennard: A Legacy of Integrity Kennard Served as Role Model But So Has His Wife Mona Woody Jenkins

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CENTRAL — At a time when scores of public officials in Louisiana were arrested and convicted of public bribery and then sent to prison, there were some who were hard-working and honest.

One of the most respected was Rep. Donald Ray Kennard, who represented East Baton Rouge Parish and Central for 32 years in the Louisiana House.

He served for 11,680 days, listened to thousands of hours of debate, spoke hundreds of times, and cast more than 25,000 record votes.

Yet, in all that time, there was never the slightest question about his honesty or integrity.

I had the pleasure of serving with him from 1976 to 2000.

Donald Ray Kennard truly was a role model for those who aspire to serve in public office.

His legislative accomplishments were many, but his love of people and his service to the community — and indeed to the entire state — were even greater.

As his Central High classmate, Jerry Alford, said, “As long as

there’s a Central, there should be a place of honor for Donald Ray Kennard.”

That is very true, and all of the accolades of Donald Ray Kennard are well-deserved. But, in a sense, this is only half the story.

There is someone else who deserves at least one-half the credit for everything that Donald Ray accomplished in his legislative career.

That person is Mona Kennard.

Mona was born Mona Norris.

She grew up in North Baton Rouge and attended Istrouma High School.

She and Donald Ray met at the LSU Rodeo in 1960. They were married on April 21, 1962.

Birthday August 11, 1936...

Donald Ray Kennard was born 75 years ago today

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Mona Kennard holds severely malnourished nine-day-old Miskito Indian boy “Filo”in jungles of Honduras, June 1984.

Mona graduated from Our Lady of Lake nursing school and worked at Wyandotte Chemical and Exxon as refinery nurse.

Donald Ray and Mona have two daughters — Robin and Stacy — and four grandchildren.

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Clerk of Court Doug Welborn, Robin Kennard, and Rep. Donald Ray Kennard

of the way. In his first legislative session, Donald Ray had to vote on the Right to Work bill, and he and his family were subjected to death threats.

Mona kept little Robin and Stacy at home for weeks in order to keep them out of harm’s way. Sheriff’s deputies patrolled outside the house.

Years later, Donald Ray confided in Robin and Stacy that a contract had been issued on his life. Robin said, “During those days, there was a tension in the house that you could feel.”

My family experienced the same kind of things. During the Right to Work debate, someone shot through our front windows.

Over the years, Mona Kennard held down the home front, taking care of the family’s finances and raising the girls. Every kindness that Donald Ray did for anyone was possible only because Mona was there, taking care of first things first.

Mona and I went on a mission trip together in 1984 to the jungles of La Mosquitia of eastern Honduras. It was an extraordinarily difficult time. More than 75,000 Miskito Indians had fled persecution by the Sandinistas in Nicaragua and were living in great deprivation in the jungles.

On one of our medical sweeps, a mother brought her baby to Mona.

The child was nine days old and had not been able to nurse since birth. He looked like a skeleton — a 90-year-old man the size of a tiny baby.

“Take my baby, save my baby!” the Miskito woman pleaded. Six of her nine children had already died.

No medical facility in Honduras could save this baby. So, defying the advice of other team members, Mona and I decided to try to get the child to the United States and an advanced medical facility. We were in the jungles 200 miles from anywhere with an undocumented illegal alien. But where there’s a will there’s a way. We got a plane to fly to Tegucigalpa and convinced the United States Embassy under President Reagan to drop all formalities and legal requirements to allow this baby into the U.S. for emergency care. With fervent prayer, all the barriers fell and a document was

issued within 24 hours, allowing tiny “Filo” to come to the United States.

Dr. Richard Neimeyer provided medical care in Pennsylvania, and Filo miraculously survived.

We found a foster mother, Claire Sharp, an attorney in Shreveport, to Woody Jenkins care for Filo until he was ready to go back to Honduras. But when Filo was ready, his Miskito parents refused him. “Why would you save this baby and then bring him back here where we cannot feed him and he will die?” they asked.

Claire offered to adopt Filo but that seemed impossible. She would have to go to Honduras, establish residence, and live there for six months in order to qualify. She did all of that and adopted Filo — the “littlest Miskito.”

Filo Sharp is now a student at the University of Louisiana-Monroe, where he plays in the marching band. He’s a proud American.

And he’s another one of Mona Kennard’s many accomplishments.

Mona told me Sunday night, “Donald Ray was such a compas- Filo Sharp today sionate, caring person. He loved his family. He loved Central. And he loved his fellow man. He did things for the right reasons. Donald Ray knew we don’t live forever, and he lived his life that way.”

Mona said she and Donald Ray spent three weeks at their place at Maggie Valley, NC, and then a week before his death, Donald Ray wanted to come home. “He told me, ‘Mona, I’ve had such a wonderful life. If I never do another thing, it’s been a full life. I’ve seen and done so much. Living in Central.

Sports. LSU. My family. The legislature.’”

Many people in Central — and across Louisiana — owe a lot to Donald Ray and to Mona Kennard.

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Donald Ray Kennard Laid to Rest at Zoar Baptist

More than 2,000 Honor Rep. Kennard Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend to Many: A Central Legend

Robin Kennard and Stacy Doucet stood in a receiving line for more than six hours as long lines of mourners stretched into the sanctuary from both front entrances.

The people patiently waited for a chance to embrace the family and offer their condolences.

“Mourners” may not be the proper word, because there was an unusual air of happiness as those in attendance reminisced about their friend Donald Ray. Visitors exchanged hundreds of “Donald Ray” stories. Each person seemed to have been touched in some positive way by Rep. Kennard and recalled the details vividly — from Gov. Blanco, who had been Donald Ray’s seat mate when she was in the House, to his classmates and teammates of long ago at Central High School.

Donald Ray Kennard grew up in Central and attended Central High School, where he was an outstanding athlete despite his size. In his high school career, he earned 13 varsity letters, but he excelled in basketball and baseball.

Jerry Alford, who graduated with Kennard in the Class of 1954, said Donald Ray was voted Senior Class president, Most Popular, and Most Likely to Succeed. “If you look at the Wildcat yearbook, you’ll see Donald Ray was everything but Homecoming Queen!” he laughed. Alford was Vice President of the class.

After graduation, Kennard attended Southeastern Louisiana University on a basketball scholarship. He earned a degree and was offered a teaching position at Istrouma High School where he taught and coached for several years.

He earned a Master’s degree from LSU and coached freshman basketball. The Baton Rouge media reported that when the LSU head coach was out sick, a freshman coach named Donald Ray Kennard coached the varsity team against Alabama.

Kennard coached at LSU-NO (now UNO) and then returned to LSU in Baton Rouge as a Junior Division counselor. Then he moved to the LSU Athletic Department as an academic counselor. Over the years, he rose to Assistant Athletic Director.

He and Mona married in 1962 and lived almost their entire lives in Central.

Donald Ray’s father, Sterling Kennard, was well-known in Central, and served for many years as the elected justice of the peace.

From 1812 to 1971, state legislators were elected parishwide in East Baton Rouge Parish. But in 1971, the federal courts ordered single member districts. The newly-created House District 65 extended

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STATE POLICE HONOR GUARD presented an American flag to Mona Kennard at graveside ceremonies. Shown (left to right) are Camille and Stacy Doucet, Robin and Mona Kennard, Moonlee Karam, and Joyce Kelly.

from Central to the Wooddale area in Baton Rouge, and in 1975, Kennard decided to challenge Rep. Arthur Abadie, who resided in Baton Rouge.

Donald Ray ran first in the primary, and Rep. Abadie withdrew before the runoff. After that, Kennard never faced serious opposition and served 32 years in the House, representing East Baton Rouge Parish longer than anyone in his-

tory.

When Kennard was sworn in as a new state representative in May 1976, he found himself in the midst of one of the greatest controversies in state history — the battle over whether to adopt a state Right to Work law. Labor unions were the strongest political force in the state at the time but were being challenged by an aggressive new business organization called the

Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. LABI was led by Ed Steimel. The unions were led by AFL-CIO president Victor Bussie.

Steimel and LABI were given little chance of victory, but LABI had done better in the 1975 election than many people realized. It was an epic showdown in the House Chamber — one that still raises emotions to this day.

Freshman Rep. Donald Ray Kennard had promised to support Right to Work during his campaign, but many pundits believed he would buckle under pressure from labor, which was strong in Central.

In the momentous days leading up to the vote, Donald Ray and his family were subjected to death threats. He was informed by a friend high in one of the unions that a contract had been issued on his life.

But Donald Ray would not budge. The good ole country boy from Central with the easy smile stood as firm as a rock.

He confided years later, “I did think about changing my vote because so many of my friends were against Right to Work, but when the threats started, I knew that it was bigger than me or even my family. We could not allow threats and intimidation to rule our state.”

Donald Ray voted for Right to Work, and it narrowly passed. A labor-backed governor, Edwin Edwards, signed it into law.

Union leaders threatened to defeat Donald Ray at the next election, but he never had serious opposition after his first race.

Over his years in the legislature, Kennard worked to create an image for Central at the State Capitol and with the state’s media.

He started his annual Legislative Luncheon. At first, it was a way for his mother, Miss Camille, to feed a carload of state representatives from out of town who missed homecooking. But, with each passing year, the event grew larger and larger. Governors, senators, See FRIENDS on Page 4

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Friends and Family Celebrated the Life

Grandkids Mathew, Andrew, and Philip Stewart with Dianne and Rep. Clif Richardson

Gov. Kathleen Blanco

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Jerry Alford

Bud Johnson, Dennis and Ruth Hebert, and Rudy Boudouin

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statewide officials, legislators, lobbyists, and media poured into Sterling and Camille Kennard’s yard.

The event got so big it had to be moved to Kristenwood. The last Legislative Luncheon was held in May 2007, Donald Ray’s final year in the legislature. For the event, Kristenwood was packed with a Who’s Who of Louisiana politics.

Gov. Kathleen Blanco flew in on a State Police helicopter. It landed in the St. Alphonsus parking lot.

Over the years, Donald Ray became a symbol of the Central community, and many people at the State Capitol assumed that the people of Central were much like Donald Ray Kennard.

This view was enhanced by Rep. Kennard’s style of debate. On a personal level, he loved to tell stories and use word pictures to lay

out some elaborate scenario, which would suck the listener in. Then the punch line would come, and the listener would find that he had once again “been had” by Donald Ray. Unlike many people, his jokes were never cutting or meanspirited. He never ridiculed or embarrassed anyone, but he would definitely “pull your leg” right out of its socket!

Within his humor were innumerable gems of wisdom. He didn’t spew forth the principles of his philosophy ratta-tat-tat like a machine gun, but rather built a case for his position slowly and imperceptibly among the jokes and riotous laughter.

When Donald Ray Kennard rose to speak in the House Chamber during his 32 years there, his debate style was much the same as his personal conversation. If he

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went to the podium, you could bet he had something “up his sleeve.”

His talk would never be completely serious. The House is not known for being particularly attentive to the person at the mike. Yet, when Donald Ray walked to the front, everyone would always stop and listen to what he had to say. Often his word pictures would carry you far away from the House Chamber and the current topic of debate.

Almost invariably he would take you back to Central, to some event in his high school athletic career or perhaps to coaching at Istrouma.

He would quote what some fellow athlete or coach said. It would all seem so irrelevant, then BAM the punch line — and you realized you’d been had. There would be riotous laughter, followed by the realization that he had just won the debate. The bill would be passed

or killed, depending on what side he had argued.

Seldom would he directly argue a point but rather would recount what someone in Central had told him about the topic. He might quote J. A. Smith, Virgil Devall, or Gene Rogillio. It would always be plain-spoken straight talk that framed the issue before the House in a common sense, Everyman way.

Very often, more liberal legislators voted with Donald Ray, even though they disagreed with him.

One said, “I hate it when Donald Ray gets up there with those downhome country stories from Central, but I know for a fact that most people in my district think the same way. So I better vote with Donald Ray, in order to protect my hide!”

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of Rep. Donald Ray Kennard of Central

Gloria and Steve Chiek

Sharon and Gerald Phares

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Sen. Francis Thompson and Bob Morgan

Janet Gaar and Will Clement

Terry and Kristine Summers

Stacy Doucet and Gerald Sides

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clear to anyone who carefully examined voting records — he was a reliable conservative who occasionally deviated in order to meet the needs of his district. Overall, he had a 90 percent conservative voting record — one of the highest in the legislature.

As a member of the House Criminal Justice Committee, Donald Ray took a strong law and order stand. “I wouldn’t be able to go home to Central at night if I didn’t!” he said.

But that committee also had jurisdiction over some of the most controversial issues of the time — capital punishment, gambling, and the right to life.

His anti-crime philosophy led him to support capital punishment consistently. He fought the expansion of gambling — video poker, riverboats, and land-based casinos.

“Most people in Central are against a deep interest in people, and he ably be best remembered for his gambling!” he said. So those votes never seemed to forget a face or a smiling face and his abiding love name. Of all things, he will prob- for the people of Central. too, were easy for him to decide.

In 1990, the eyes of the nation were on the Louisiana Legislature as it considered the strongest pro-life legislation in the country.

The liberal media in the state condemned the legislation in top-ofthe-front page news stories day after day. The House Criminal Justice considered the legislation and was subject to intense lobbying and pressure from pro-abortion forces. But, once again, the decision was easy for Donald Ray. He said, “It’s simple. I’m prolife and my district is pro-life!” He co-authored and spoke in favor of the pro-life legislation.

One thing was constant throughout his careers at LSU and in the legislature — he most enjoyed helping people. Donald Ray had

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Rep. Donald Ray Kennard Buried at Zoar

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Family: Philip, Camille, Thomas, Stacy, David, and Samuel Doucet

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Obituary: Donald Ray Kennard, 1936-2011

in education from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1958.

Next, “Coach K” taught and coached at Istrouma High School and coached the LSU freshmen basketball team while completing his master’s degree from LSU in education, which he earned in 1960. He completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., was stationed at Fort Dix, Trenton, N.J., and served his country for 10 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves.

He taught health and physical education for two years at the University of New Orleans. He was a football spotter from 1958 until 2007, 44 of those years being spent as a member of the LSU sports broadcasting team.

In January 1963, he began his career at LSU as an academic adviser in the athletic department and held that position for 22 years. He was elected to the Louisiana State House of Representatives in 1975 representing District 65. He was re-elected seven times and served BRUISER KENNARD, Donald Ray’s “his” district for 32 years until be70-pound English bulldog, had a habit of ing term limited in 2008. During sleeping in the bed with Donald Ray and his political career, he served as

CENTRAL — He was a well-respected “true servant” who never met a stranger and had a genuinely quick smile and handshake for everyone.

A native and resident of the Central community of Baton Rouge, Donald Ray passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 74, born Aug. 11, 1936, to the late Sterling and Camille Carpenter Kennard.

Donald Ray was a 1954 graduate of Central High School where he earned 13 letters in football, basketball, baseball, and track. Afterwards, he earned a B.S. degree

chairman of the American Legislative Exchange Council and as president of the American Professional Guidance Association. He was a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors.

While serving in the legislature, he continued his career at LSU, becoming Assistant Athletic Director in charge of sales and marketing, a position he held for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mona Norris Kennard; two daughters, Robin Lisa Kennard and Stacy Rae Kennard Doucet and husband David; grandchildren, Philip James Doucet, Samuel Kennard Doucet, Thomas David Doucet and Camille Elizabeth Doucet; three aunts, Ethel Watts, Josie Carpenter and Jean Firmin Carpenter; and numerous other in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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death by his maternal grandparents, Maurice and Bertie Carpenter; and paternal grandparents, William and Annie Kennard.

Visiting was at Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road, on Monday, Aug. 8, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Services were conducted by Dr. Kevin Hand. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were his three grandsons and Rep. Clif Richardson, Sen. Francis Thompson, Joe Earl Easley, Joe Chemin and Dr. James Gardner.

Honorary pallbearers are Eugene Rogillio Sr., Bud Johnson, Jim Taylor, Ronnie Devall, Ricky Norris, Raymond Lavigne, Joe Greco, and Mike LeClercq.

Memorial donations may be made to Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation, Zoar Baptist Church, where he was a longtime member, or a favorite charity.

Arrangements were by Rabenhorst Funeral Home.

Donald Ray’s friends include Malcolm Meyer, Dr. Brenda Kinard, and Delmon McNabb. Dr. Kinard is one of many people Donald Ray helped.

Unable to get into medical school in the U.S., Brenda enrolled in a medical school in Mexico. After three years, Donald Ray was able to get her transferred to LSU Medical School, where she earned her M.D. This allowed her to practice in the United States. She is now a urologist.

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Friends Remember Donald Ray Kennard Continued from Page 1

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Gov. Kathleen Blanco, Woody Jenkins, Bud Johnson, and Dr. Kevin Hand. Here is a summary of their remarks: Jerry Alford, who graduated with Donald Ray Kennard in the Central High Class of 1954: We had moved to Central from the Istrouma area when I was 14, and I didn’t know a soul, but Donald Ray befriended me that first day, and we’ve been friends ever since.

A faithful friend for life and bondsman!

He was President of the Senior Class, Most Popular, and Most Likely to Succeed — all of which were well deserved.

Thank God for his life and his service! The entire Central nation should honor him for the love he showed for us.

In school, he played all sports and gave his all on the field. He had determination, and he was an inspiration. In the 1953 Wildcat, Gerald Phares wrote, “Never think of milking a cow without thinking of me!”

Donald Ray wrote, “Never forget our friendship and our good times!”

One of our best times was beating Baker 14-13 for the first time ever. You would have thought we had won the Superbowl!

He was my friend, my pal.

As long as there’s a Central, there should be a place of honor for Donald Ray Kennard. He’s our legacy as long as Central exists!

Dr. Clyde Lindsey, former Istrouma High coach and Superintendent of schools for East Baton Rouge Parish: I remember when I was coaching basketball for Istrouma, before a game against Central, one of the Central players walked across the court to introduce himself to me! It was Donald Ray Kennard! I don’t know what he was thinking, but I remembered it. Five years later, when he graduated from Southeastern, I gave him his first job, teaching and coaching at Istrouma. A few years later, I recommended him for a position at LSU. When he ran for the legislature, I supported him.

In 2001, he proposed for the first time the new Central Community School System. I had been superintendent of East Baton Rouge Parish and went to the legislature to testify for his bill. Now, years later, we see the results of his vision!

To Mona, Robin, Stacy, David, and the grandchildren, I say, “Your dad was one of the finest men I’ve ever known! Be very proud and happy. As you go through life, you will always remember with joy the life of Donald Ray Kennard!”

FRIENDS OF DONALD RAY KENNARD attending services at Zoar Baptist Tuesday included (left to right) LSU basketball great Ned Clark, former Rep. John Travis, Central High classmate Joe Earl Easley, and former House Speaker Bubba Henry.

Dr. David Boudreaux, Vice President of Nicholls State: Donald Ray Kennard gave me my first job at LSU. Working for him was fun. We were always smiling!

He loved helping people, and that’s what he spent his life doing. He gave me a chance and more and more responsibility. What a joy he was!

Dr. Dennis Terry, pastor at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church: Donald Ray was a statesman, not a politician. He loved Central, Louisiana, and America. I remember on one occasion when we were meeting, he asked me, “Is there still hope for America?” We agreed that there was. Today, we should all pray and carry on the fight for this great state and nation, just as he did.

Jerry Stovall, All American football player and former coach, LSU Fighting Tiger football team: When I arrived at LSU from North Louisiana, I had never slept in a bed by myself, never had an air conditioned room, never ate three meals a day. Donald Ray entered my life, and he showed me what a college degree would mean for me.

He was truly one of my best friends and one of the people I admired the most. I just wish we had spent more time together.

Woody Jenkins, served with Donald Ray Kennard in the Louisiana House of Representatives. Jenkins served from 1972-2000, while Kennard served from 1976 to 2008.

See Jenkins’ column on Page 2.

Gov. Kathleen Blanco was Rep. Donald Ray Kennard’s seat mate in the Louisiana House before being elected governor: When I arrived and was sworn in as a new state representative, the first person I saw standing there with me was Donald Ray Kennard.

He was already an eight-year veteran. He took me under his wing and introduced me to everyone.

He was a true friend and one of the kindest, most caring people I’ve ever known. He worried about you.

Donald Ray had the capacity to connect with thousands of people.

There are so many good memories because he touched so many lives.

Whatever Donald Ray asked, I did. As governor, I supported his plan to create the City of Central and to appoint the first officials.

Donald Ray served honorably.

He never embarrassed anyone because of his personal life. His Legislative Luncheons were wonderful.

It was an opportunity for renewal.

All his best friends were there and most of the key elected officials in the state. It seemed as though the entire city turned out.

He loved our Lord, and he praised and honored Him. I had a dream not long ago about heaven. My son was there smiling.

Donald Ray, I know you’re there now, and Jesus is embracing you!

Bud Johnson, roomed with Donald Ray in college, later served as LSU Sports Information Director.

He was Best Man in Donald Ray’s wedding, and Donald Ray was Best Man in his wedding: Donald Ray loved to tell stories, and he loved to enhance them! I was the butt of a lot of his stories.

We met at SLU. He had a scholarship, and one of his responsibilities was the training room. One day, the head football coach, Stanley Galloway, came in. He was much feared.

He told Donald Ray, “I need a rub down.”

Donald Ray didn’t know too much, and he put too much rubbing alcohol on Coach Galloway. As gravity did its job, the rubbing alcohol dripped into places it shouldn’t have, and the coach was on fire.

“Boy, what are you doing to me!” the coach shouted. Everyone in the room had a good laugh at the ex-

pense of the feared coach. Donald Ray was scared to death about this incident, but nothing ever came of it. Somebody told Donald Ray, “If you rub him down again, pour a lot more of it on him!”

Donald Ray could get away with anything. You couldn’t arrive late for basketball practice, but if Donald Ray did it, the coach never said anything.

Donald Ray joined the Army and went through training at Fort Dix. He became a jeep driver for a black Captain — a new experience for a Central boy in the early 1960’s.

One day, they got stuck in the snow, and the captain said, “Private, get out and put on the snow chains!”

But Donald Ray said, “Sir, I’m from Louisiana, and we don’t know how to put on snow chains.” The captain got out in the wet snow and put on the chains himself while Donald Ray sat high and dry in the jeep.

Donald Ray had some tough sergeants and NCO’s. But one day he went to the top sergeant and said, “Sergeant, would you like to go to the Army-Navy game?” They went together, and Donald Ray never had another problem.

Donald Ray and I were best friends. Working for the LSU Athletic Department, neither one of us was comfortable going to bars. So we spent our time going to athletic events and that kept us out of trouble.

Dr. Kevin Hand, pastor at Zoar Baptist Church and Donald Ray Kennard’s pastor: Donald Ray loved a joke and a good sermon. When people got together with Donald Ray, there was always laughter and a good time.

Donald Ray made the place special.

D. L. Moody once said to a friend, “Someday you will read that I am dead. Don’t believe it!”

For the Christian, this is not the final day.

How does a person get to heaven. Is it by works or by favor? Paul said Jesus came to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

The best I have is not good enough for God. But He knows we can’t do it by ourselves. So He sent Jesus. It’s not by our good works but by Jesus’ good works that we are saved.

When Miss Camille cooked a wonderful meal and made us feel special, it was Miss Camille who made it a special place.

Our greatest victory will be the day we get to heaven. What makes heaven a special place is that’s where Jesus is. He makes it a special place!

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School Opening at Central High Yesterday

Sarah LeBlanc, Marquel Weaver, and Ashley Travis

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Mallory Burns and Autumn Duchamp

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copy of their lease and bills, a voter registration card or drivers license, and an income tax return showing the address claimed. Otherwise, the parent will have to produce an affidavit swearing to the facts. In that case, the parent will have to produce the required documents within a specified period. There are criminal penalties for false swearing.

New students enrolled in Central schools this fall are mostly those who have moved here from nearby areas, although only a handful moved to Central from Baton Rouge.

Supt. Faulk said he has noticed far more students moving to Central from North Louisiana and out-of-state than in the past. The exodus of Central Private School students to the Central Community School System has ended, he said.

Small numbers came from Northeast and Zachary.

Jamie Bourque and Kayla Chustz

The Central school system now has 420 faculty and staff. Only one new position was created this year.

When a vacancy occurs, competition is intense, Faulk said.

“We have a very good pool of applicants,” he said. “It’s a difficult decision for our principals, because of the high quality. We are able to hire quality people. Then we provide more training and resources, which add to the quality.

Good people get better,” he said.

Faulk said the biggest challenge for Central schools this year will be improve school performance scores. Overall, Central is the No. 3-ranked public school system in the state.

“We have higher expectations,” Faulk said. “We can’t be dissatisfied with our first four years of existence, but our question is, Are we doing the best we can do?”

“Our staff wants to do better,” he said. “If we look at our competitors, especially Zachary and

Morgan McGraw, Taylor Renfroe, Kimberleigh Scott, and Caylin Debetaz

West Feliciana (Nos. 1 and 2 respectively), they are doing a better job of challenging high achieving students. It’s easy to forget about these students, because they do well and don’t cause problems.

But Zachary and West Feliciana do not forget about them. We realize we must do more to challenge our top students. One thing we want to do is develop better writers. Our gifted and talented program begins in elementary school and continues through middle school and on to advanced placement. But we must provide a higher level of services for these students. There can be a gap between what we are offering and their abilities. We want to narrow that gap,” he said.

Louisiana schools have a statewide goal of a 120 school performance score for every school by 2014. How does Central stand in meeting that goal?

Faulk said scores from the spring are not yet in, but he expects Tanglewood to be close to the statewide goal now, with Central High in the 112 to 115 range. He expects the intermediate school to be at about 105 and the middle school at around 100.

He said the influx of new students in the past four years posed a constant challenge for testing, because new students were not experienced in Central’s expectations.

When students know the expectations, they perform at a higher level, he said.

Construction of the new Central School Complex is slated for completion on March 14, 2012, he said.

Central Middle School and Central Intermediate School will move from their current locations to the new complex. In addition, the 3rd grade will move from Tanglewood to the intermediate school at the complex. Some classes from Tanglewood and Central Intermediate will make field trips to visit the new school complex this spring.

When school closes in May, the move to the new campus will be accomplished rapidly, he said.

The new school complex will be occupied in time for the opening of school in August 2012, Faulk said.

The move of 3rd graders from Tanglewood to Central Intermediate is very critical to calculating Central’s school performance scores. The 3rd grade is the first year for statewide testing, and the score of 3rd graders will be assigned to Central Intermediate but also to Bellingrath Hills Elementary and Tanglewood Elementary.

The lease on Starkey Academy, where the intermediate school is currently located, will expire in June 2012.

The Starkey Academy buildings and land belong to the Starkey Family, and they will decide what to do with the property. Supt. Faulk said there are numerous possible uses for the campus, including a satellite campus of Baton Rouge Community College, a technical college, or a career center. It could also be used as an office complex, he said.

Faulk said the renovations completed this summer at Central High School will make a big difference.

He cited improvements to the theater, band room, and choir room.

“The theater is very nice and could be used for community events,” he said. He plans to ask the school board to adopt a policy on use of the facility.

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Vitter Finds Warm Reception for Cuts

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Sen. David Vitter (left) addressed a Town Hall meeting in Central Tuesday morning. At center, Richard Devall asked a question. At right, Rick Bennett asked a question.

At left, Kelly Haggard said we face unlimited taxes. At center, Sen. Vitter addressing the audience. At right, Mrs. H. J. LeBleu said we’re crashing down a mountain.

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The senator said the debt ceiling bill passed by Congress had three major problems: • First, it only had $10 billion in spending cuts the first year.

“That’s nothing in a $2.8 trillion budget,” he said. “That’s only 1/3 of 1 percent in the first two years.

The plan was not substantial.”

• Second, there was little enforcement in the plan. It can be easily undone by any future Congress, he said.

• Third, the triggers in the bill present undesirable alternatives.

“If the Super Committee set up by the bill fails to come up with sufficient cuts, there will be ultra deep automatic cuts in defense spending that would endanger our national security. On the other hand, if the Super Committee fails to make cuts, there are few automatic cuts to scare the liberals, he said.

In answer to a question about why it took so long to pass a bill, Vitter said, “The President wants a crisis, so the conservatives will

crater.”

The senator stressed the importance of energy independence and offshore drilling. He slammed the Obama administration for supporting $4 billion in World Bank funds going to Brazil to drill off shore, while opposing drilling off the U.S. coast.

“They say don’t drill, but the Chinese will be drilling soon in the Gulf under leases from Cuba,” he said.

Richard Devall said the credit downgrade could force Congress to cut spending. Vitter said a cut of only 1 percent would balance the budget in eight years.

Sheldon Anderson said, “Everybody knows you have to cut back!”

Vitter said, “I hear you!”

Mrs. H. J. LeBleu said, “We’re crashing down the mountainside.

For what? I think it’s intentional.”

Vitter said the national debt is now $47,000 for every man, woman, and child in the country. “If you just count taxpayers, it’s $129,000 for every taxpayer,” he said.

Sen. Vitter said, “If you look at

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A Short History of Central Schools

The first Central School at the intersection of what is now Hooper and Sullivan roads. Two different events around 1906.

CENTRAL — In 1857, there were many close knit communities in the area now known as Central. Huge farms and public lands are shown on a map of that period. Some of the prominent names were Evan Vaughn, Nathan Baker, William Sullivan, Peter Delorroche, Joseph Carter, Rachael Dally, William Edwards, and others. Waterways had been named as White’s Bayou, Hurricane Creek, Comite River, Amite River, and Blackwater Bayou.

There was no consolidated school in the area and small children were taught in the homes as older children walked to near-by one room schools. Four of the longest lasting schools were Pucket

on the north, Greenwell Springs on the east, Frenchtown on the south, and Woodland on the west. As the children increased and outgrew the schools, the four neighborhoods of parents agreed to consolidate their schools into one centrally-located and easily-accessible by wagon. It was decided to place the school at the junction of Settlement Road, which is now Sullivan Road, and Canal Road, which is now Hooper Road. William S. Edwards owned the property on all four corners and donated thirty acres on the southeast corner as a permanent site for the school. In donating the land William Edwards stipulated that should there cease to be a school

on the property, the property would revert back to him or his heirs.

In 1884, a two-story frame building was erected by the men of the community and it was named Central High School. This was the first consolidated school in East Baton Rouge Parish and later was the first school to have a motorized school bus which was called a school van. Originally, children were transported to and from school by buggy and school wagon.

As time passed, Central outgrew the framed building and in the mid-1930’s a large brick school was constructed. The frame gymnasium, constructed earlier for boys’ basketball, was left standing. the new school boasted of adequate chalk boards, cloakroom for each spacious classroom, a complete chemistry laboratory, and home economics department. Girl’s basketball was permitted in the gym by this time.

On weekends the school grounds became a community center where children could go to play on the grounds or shoot goals in the gym. On Saturday nights, the gym became a community meeting hall when a member of the community would travel to Baton Rouge and rent a silent movie for entertainment of the whole com-

munity. Plays and minstrels were performed on the gym stage with the actors being adults and children from the community. Later, Central began holding community dances in the gym, often with only a record player for music and using the bleachers for chairs. This continued until 1948.

Graduation has always been an exciting function at Central. Earlier classes were seated on stage in the gym for the ceremony. As the number of graduates increased, the ceremony was moved to the front porch of the gym and spectators were seated in folding chairs on the school ground.

In the 1970’s, a completely new school complex was erected on the grounds and the old brick building demolished. The old gym was preserved and continued in use. The complex as it stands today contains three classroom buildings, cafeteria, gymnasium, manual arts building, and the old gym. The facility now house the Central Middle School, and Central High School has been moved to West Brookside Drive in Central.

An anonymous history of Central schools, circa 1974.

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Principals Ready for New School Year Laura Gehling Bellingrath

Sandy Davis Tanglewood

Central Middle School

A Message from Principal John Cashio

I want to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful people of the Central Community for their generosity in voting to build the new school complex. This will be the middle school’s last year at the current location. It has been a great experience on this site where so much history has been made.

We will be welcoming over 900 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students this year. We are excited about working with the young people in this community. We have about 70 faculty and staff here to work with your children.

We have middle school athletics for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. There are 13 different clubs that all students have access to join.

I believe we are the best all-around middle school in the state in the best community in the state.

Our achievement scores have been going up for seven years in a row, and I believe we will continue to get better. Our faculty and staff are outstanding.

Rhonda Taylor Central IS

John Cashio Central Middle

I am very proud and honored to be at Central Middle School. We will have a great year.

Central Intermediate The Leader in Me

Rhonda Taylor and her staff of highly qualified teachers and staff are excited to welcome all new and returning students to Central Intermediate School for another successful school year.

Along with rigorous and relevant instruction, CIS students will benefit from several school-wide initiatives that encourage them to reach their potential. The Leader in Me curriculum will work hand-in-hand with Positive Behavior Intervention Support to instill character traits that focus on making good decisions publicly and privately. CIS students will learn the importance of being “bucket fillers,” as well as other ways to contribute to their families and community.

CIS students will continue to benefit from a stellar academic enrichment program, along with after-school clubs designed to increase performance in reading, writing, and technology. Always feel free to stop by or call if you have questions, or just to say “Hi!”

Bob Wales Central High

Ellen Frazier Central Private

Cyndi Ryals St. Alphonsus

2011-2012 Central School Calendar

CENTRAL — As of Aug. 11, 2011, this is the Central Public School Calendar for 2011-2012. Always check with the school for updated information throughout the school year.

August 10 First Day of School 15 Pre-K/Kindergarten First Day September

5 Labor Day Holiday 16 End of 1st Six Weeks 21 Early Dismissal for Students October 11 End of 1st Nine Weeks 14 Parent/Teacher Confrences (No Students) 17 Fall Break November

4 End of 2nd Six Weeks 18 Early Dismissal for Students 21-25 Thanksgiving Holiday December 14-16 Early Dismissal Mid-Terms 19-31 Christmas Holidays

2-3

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16 17 20-22 23-24

16 20

2-9 10 12-13 13 23-30 10 23-24 24

January New Year Holidays Teacher In-Service Students Return End of 2nd Nine Weeks End of 3rd Six Weeks Martin L. King Holiday February End of 4th Six Weeks Mardi Gras Holidays Contingency Days March End 3rd Nine Weeks LEAP/GEE Phase 1 Testing April Easter Break Students Return to School LEAP, GEE, ILEAP Testing End of 5th Six Weeks End of Course Testing May Seniors Last Day Early Dismissal Final Exams End of 4th Nine Weeks End of 6th Six Weeks Last Day for Students

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Tanglewood Tops State in Testing By 3rd Graders, Begins Program On Character

JUNIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AT WOMAN’S HOSPITAL — These Central High School students participated in the Junior Volunteer program at Woman’s Hospital. The two week program allows students to volunteer and learn several areas of the hospital.

Students participating this year were Thomas Simmons; Emerald Roney; Claire Holmes; Pat Parker, manger of Volunteer Services at Woman’s Hospital; Shelby Breckwoldt, and Breigh Allen.

St. Alphonsus Earns SACS Accreditation CENTRAL — Last school year, St. Alphonsus School began the Diocese of Baton Rouge District Accreditation Process. In order to earn AdvanceED District Accreditation, the district must meet the AdvanceED accreditation standards, implement a continuous process of improvement, and host an external review team once every five years.

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The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge were recommended for District Accreditation by the Quality Assurance Review Team from the AdvanceED Accreditation Commission. The commission met in February to finalize the accreditation status of the district. This means that the district and all of the Catholic Schools involved in the district accreditation process are recommended to be nationally accredited, and that the Diocese of Baton Rouge is recognized across the nation as a quality school system.

St. Alphonsus principal Cindy Ryals said, “We are very excited to have the initial process completed, but we are far from being finished.

Accreditation is a continuous process and helps us to better deter-

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EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s not often that a Central High School student has the last word on the principal.

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WE DID IT — Amy Coward, Kay Rawls, and Caleb Leger celebrate at Central graduation.

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CENTRAL — The Institute for Building Technology & Safety (IBTS) has won the City of Central’s City Services contract, the Mayor’s Committee on City Services decided at a meeting last Tuesday night. Mayor Mac Watts confirmed their decision and presented it to the Central City Council last Thursday.

Now IBTS and the City of Central are working on details of the contract and the transition, which is supposed to occur July 1.

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Denver, Colorado, which has provided City Services since 2008, was expected to receive the contract. Central is the only city in Louisiana that has completely privatized all city services.

The committee adopted a system for rating the four bidders in eight different categories — Type of Organization, Years of David Ratcliff will be E x p e r i e n c e , program manager for I n f o r m a t i o n IBTS in Central Technology, Emergency Response, Price, Relevant Experience, Staff, and Transition.

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Former Gov. Mike Huckabee, Donald Trump, and Gov. Mitch Daniels have Gov. Pawlenty all taken their names out of consideration. That leaves the top candidates in the most recent national poll as: • Mitt Romney 18% • Newt Gingrich 13% • Ron Paul 8% • Michele Bachmann 7% • Tom Pawlenty 5% Gov. Sarah Palin, who is not expected to run, received 12 percent.

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Thank you all for being here.

For those of you who don’t already know, Mr. Wales — or Baldy — is my father, so I could start weeping at any moment!

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The best... What is our best?

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Is it 100 percent? 90 percent?

110 percent? 2 percent?

I admit, sometimes my best was just enough to get by. We’ve all done it. We’re satisfied with giving our best, even if we could

CENTRAL — Nearly 4,000 people packed Bethany World Prayer Center Monday night for Central High School graduation ceremonies.

A total of 262 seniors received diplomas.

Valedictorian Tyler Wales and salutatorian Jonathan Hooper addressed the assembly, as did Supt. Mike Faulk. To see a Giant Photo Album of the event, go to www.centralcitynews.us.

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Deer Seminar Tonight At Sullivan Hardware

CENTRAL — Deer hunters will gather for the annual Deer Seminar Thursday night at Sullivan Hardware, 8889 Sullivan Rd. The event begins at 6 p.m. and usually lasts to a little before 8. Free jambalaya will be served, and attendees will be eligible for door prizes and same night discounts. Guest speakers will include representatives of Ragan & Massey/Plotspike, On Time Feeders, and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Department.

The public is invited!

CENTRAL — Results from the 2010-2011 iLEAP demonstrate that Tanglewood students are the top performing third graders in Louisiana for the second year in a row. More than 96 percent of Tanglewood third graders are performing at basic or above in ELA. Along with the entire Central Community School District, Tanglewood will begin a new approach to Character Education this year by implementing The Leader in Me. The Leader in Me is based on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. It teaches leadership skills to very young children. The premise of The Leader is Me are the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: • Habit 1: Be Proactive – Take responsibility • Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind – Have a plan • Habit 3: Put First Things First – Work first, then play • Habit 4: Think Win-Win – Everyone can win • Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood – Listen before you talk • Habit 6: Synergize – Together is better • Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw – Balance feels best

Leader in Me is integrated into the school curriculum and utilizes a “common language” for students and staff to use.

Lizzie Wicker Wins First Place In National Photo Competition

CENTRAL — Elizabeth (Lizzie) Wicker has won 1st place in the National Black and White Photography Competition at the National Junior Beta Club Convention held in Nashville.

Her winning photo depicts the interior of a 1955 Chevy truck as seen through its broken rear window.

When not busy with her camera, Lizzie is a competitive figure skater and a member of the U.S. Figure Skating Association and the Figure Skating Club of New Orleans.

She does volunteer work helping instruct beginning skaters at Leo’s Iceland and Hockeyplex.

Elizabeth enjoys riding horses and playing the piano.

She is the daughter of Laura and Buddy Wicker.

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Elegant Evening of Fashion Friday CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, August 11, 2011 13

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Thursday, August 11 Public Meeting on the Master Plan 5 p.m.

The City of Central will hold a public meeting regarding the status of the Master Plan, revisions to street standards, and implementation of new zoning codes. The meeting will be held at the Central Library, 11260 Joor Road.

The city is embarking on the next phase of the Master Plan which will include a Floodplain Management Program, a City Center overlay district (along Hooper Road), a Pattern and Code Design Booklet, and Public Information.

The public is encouraged to attend.

Friday, August 12 An Elegant Evening of Fashion 6:30 p.m.

The Republican Women of Central is sponsoring An Elegant Evening of Fashion at Kristenwood, 14025 Greenwell Springs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 or two for $50.

Friday, August 12 Flash Point: Sparking a Revolution in YOUth • 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

The event will be held at Grace United Pentecostal Church, 13845 Hooper Road. Ministry by Jeremy Fletcher and music by Steve Bunch.

Spark a Revolution in YOUth and join the uprising at Grace UPC. For information, call 615-7138.

Sunday, August 14 Ministering at Christ Central 10:30 a.m.

Bishop Timothy Nuckles, Administrative Bishop for the Church of God of Louisiana, will be ministering at Christ Central Church, 10523 Lovett Road. Children’s Church and Nursery will be provided. Everyone invited.

Monday, August 15 Congestive Heart Failure Education 10 a.m.

the Central Library, 11260 Joor Road.

A Closing Reception will be held Sunday, Aug. 28 at the library.

Wednesday, August 37 Pack 125 Parent’s Night • 7 p.m.

Pack 125 would like to invite parents who are interested in the Cub Scout Program to come a Parent’s Night at St. Alphonsus in the St. Francis Room.

Come meet pack leaders and learn about the scouting program. Open to all boys in grades 1st through 5th.

CENTRAL RESIDENTS FINISH 2ND IN THE BAJA 500 — Two Central residents, Tyler Perkins and Jay Nelson finished in 2nd place in the 43rd Annual SCORE Baja 500. The two traveled to El Cajon, Calif. before crossing the Mexican boarder to Ensenada. After 23 continuous hours of flat out racing over mountains and down through canyons, the pair crossed the finish line in their “Class 3” Jeep. Tyler’s mom, Donna Perkins, followed the pair 1,800 miles from her Denham Road home in Central and was allowed to wave the checkered flag as they drove across the finish line. Tyler Perkins is a Baton Rouge firefighter, and Jay Nelson is an East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy.

Lane Regional Medical Center will hold a free education and support program for congestive heart failure patients and their caregivers.

The meeting will be in the Lane RMC Staff Development classroom. The topic will be “Back to the Basics” and the food focus is “Meat & Potatoes.”

Registration is required and seating is limited. Free lunch will be provided.

Call 654-5263 to register.

Saturday, August 20 Central Area Horse Show • 4 p.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.

Saturday, August 27 Cub Scout Kick-Off 12 noon to 3 p.m.

Pack 125 would like to invite all 1st through 5th grade boys of Central to the 5th Annual Kick-Off at the St. Alphonsus Family Center. If you are interested in Cub Scouts, come join in an afternoon of fun and getting to know members of Pack 125.

Sunday, August 28 Art Closing Reception • 2 to 3 p.m.

The Art League of Central cordially invites the public to an art exhibit entitled “In the Footsteps of the Masters.”

The exhibit is now through Aug. 31 at

Monday, August 22 $10,000 Wildcat Backer Raffle The Wildcat Backers will be selling tickets on Monday, Aug. 22 for a drawing held at the last home game, Friday, Oct. 14. The Wildcat Backers meet the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the high school cafeteria.

The Backers support the athletic endeavors of all Central High students and sponsor activities such as the Fall and Spring Sports Ceremonies, Meet the Wildcats, and maintaining the sports facilities. Membership choices are regular membership $50 or Century Club $150. Century Club membership provides two season passes to all sporting events home games excluding playoffs. To become a Wildcat Backer, contact president Gerry Edgens at 9377632, secretary Lisa Metcalfe at 9397454, vice president Henry Goudeau at 202-6122, or treasurer at 335-2465.

Saturday, September 17 Fishing Tournament Safe Daylight to 3 p.m.

The Rotary Club of Central is hosting a Fishing Tournament to benefit the Central Community Assistance Foundation. The CCAF helps students and their families suffering economic hardship. The fishing tournament will be held at False River Public Landing in New Roads To donate auction items, door prizes, or money, please contact Kenny Wall at 405-0428, Jennifer Hinton at 937-3553, Doug Blacklock at 938-3574 or Deana Blacklock at 261-4858.

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Milestones Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths Anniversaries • Reunions

STREHLE, LANGLOIS

Courtney Strehle and Chad Langlois exchanged vows March 25 at Gabriel’s House of Events.

SCHUTZMAN, McKINNON

Jackie Schutzman and Daniel McKinnon, III will wed Oct. 15 at Florida Blvd. Baptist Church.

Courtney Strehle and Chad Langlois Wed at Gabriel’s House of Events

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Langlois

ST. GABRIEL — Courtney Lynn Strehle and Chad Thomas Langlois were married in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony March 25, 2011, at Gabriel’s

House of Events. Pastor Richie Edmonds officiated.

The bride was attended by her maid of honor, Valerie Brooke Strehle and matron of honor, Lacey Ott-Procell. Bridesmaids were Kaylyn Pomeroy, Sarah Riley, Lan Hoang, Tina Deshotels-Lennard, Jill Walter, and Alyssa Donnelly.

Flower girl was Kadlin Renee Ersrud. Program attendant was Collette Lambert.

The bridegroom was attended by his best man, Loc Hoang.

Groomsmen were Frank Canella, Richard Feigley, Timothy Soileau, Hans Ersrud, Landon Holden, and Daniel Donnelly. Ushers were Hunter Dufour and Nick Perron.

Ringbearer was Lucas Hoang.

Following the reception at Gabriel’s House of Events, the couple went on a wedding trip to Royal Resort in Mexico. The couple resides in Central.

Audrey Juliette Williams

Russell Williams and Whitney Capps announce the birth of their second child, Audrey Juliette. She was welcomed home by big brother, Samuel.

Audrey was born at 10:29 a.m.

March 13, 2011, at Lane Regional Medical Center weighing six pounds, 11 ounces, and 19.5 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Randall and Theresa Williams of Baton Rouge, Karl Ardoin and the late Deborah Capps Ardoin of Slidell, and Glenn Savory of Youngsville. Great-grandparents are Joseph and Julia Ardoin of Slidell, William Capps and the late Helen Capps of Kissimmee, Fla.

Bree Ann Crawford

Dennie and Tiffany Crawford are very proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Bree Ann. She was welcome home by her big brother, Dayton Crawford.

Bree was born April 26, 2011, at 1:19 p.m. and weighed nine pounds and was 20-1/4 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Dennie and Vivian Crawford of Central, Tommy and Theresa Oliver of Zachary, and Randall Smith of Wiggins, Miss. Great-grandparents are Lloyd Allen and Opal Avery of Central.

Old World Imports & Gifts Armoires Benches Chests Tables & Chairs and more!

Brother & Sister Gabe & Telly McAdams

Central Resident Owners Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

All Handmade Wood Furniture 3925 Joor Road

Weatherly, Phillips Exchange Vows at Blackwater Church

225-925-3373

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Phillips, Jr.

CENTRAL — Faith Ashley Weatherly and Alan Phillips, Jr., both of Central, were married Saturday, May 28, 2011, at 5:30 in the evening at Blackwater Methodist Church in Central. Alan Phillips, Sr. officiated the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Barry and Pam Weatherly of Central.

The groom is the son of Alan and Debby Phillips, Sr. of Central.

The bride was attended by her maid of honor and cousin of the bride, Taylor Welch. Bridesmaids were Lexie Blackwell, Tori Crawford, Emily Phillips, Lauren Mallett, and Amanda O’Quin. The flower girl was Kaci McCaskill.

The groom was attended by his best man, Caleb Crawford.

Groomsmen were Jonathan Metz, Chase Weatherly, Dustin Wray, Michael O’Quin, and Austin McGraw.

The ringbearer was Aiden Phillips.

Following a honeymoon to Jamaica, the couple resides in Denham Springs.

Jackie Schutzman, Daniel McKinnon To Exchange Wedding Vows Oct. 15 BATON ROUGE — Jacqueline “Jackie” Schutzman of Greenwell Springs and Daniel M. McKinnon, III of Kenner will marry in a 5 p.m. ceremony Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Florida Blvd. Baptist Church in Baton Rouge.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Schutzman of Greenwell Springs. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Fly of Baton Rouge and the late Mr. and Mrs. Clifton P. Schutzman.

Jackie is a graduate of Central High School. She is a teacher at Florida Blvd. Baptist Preschool.

Her fiancé is the son of Mr. Daniel M. McKinnon, Jr. of Kenner and the late Patricia McKinnon.

Daniel is a graduate of Grace King High School in Metairie. He is a security officer with Greenbelt Protection Service.

Daniel McKinnon and Jackie Schutzman

An engagement party was held on Saturday, July 16 in honor of the couple at the home of Jackie’s parents. It was attended by the wedding party and her grandparents.

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. Obituaries , Lois Sternberger Blache

brothers, Edwin, John, Karl, and Randy Sternberger; 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert N. Blache, Sr.; parents, Edwin and Nola Chategnier Sternberger; daughters, Linda B. Czindula, Debra M. Blache, and April B. Deville; son, Michael Joseph Blache; and two sisters.

She was retired from Northgate Seafood. Her special interest in life was to spend time with her family and going shopping with them.

Classifieds

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38-44 CPM. $2K Sign-on bonus. 24 yoa w/CDLA. Load securement training available. 1-800992-7863 x 185. 08/18/11 FOR SALE — 3 bedroom, 2 bath, living, dining, kitchen, laundry/utility, covered patio, fenced backyard, double carport, workshop, Central Schools. 4626 East Post Oak. $126,900. 225261-8962 or 225-235-3684. 08/11/11 FOR SALE BY OWNER — 2 bedrooms/2 bath, double carport, kitchen and living room are laminated, bathroom ceramic tile, metal roof, and insulated windows on 3.4 acres. $165,000. 225-9750681. 08/11/11 HAND CROCHET lapghans, afghans, baby blankets, hats, and scarves. We take orders. Call 225-261-8829. 08/11/11 HOUSE FOR RENT — Central Schools, 1,800 sq.ft., remodeled, 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, porches, $1,400/month. 12525 Hooper Road. 225-2616748. 08/18/11 KNIGHTS BASEBALL TRYOUTS — 14U Majors. Information at www.d4c4fitness.com or contact Allen at 225-806-1416. 08/18/11 NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENT on one and half acres, deadend street. 225-261-3123 or 225-337-6773. 08/18/11 PLANTATION WAY SUBDIVISION — 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1.3 acres, updated interior, 16x18 workshop, 2,119 living. OPEN HOUSE Aug. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. Becky Shelton 225-328-6866.

08/11/11 PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING — 25 years’ experience. References available. Local residence. Prices starting at $60. Denise 225328-5929. 08/11/11 STIX BASEBALL looking for 11 AA/AAA players. Tryouts Aug. 21. Please contact James Thode at 225-921-4161 or 225-921-3962. 08/11/11

Lois Sternberger Blache, 84, of Greenwell Springs passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of New Orleans.

A memorial service was held at Miracle Place, Central on Friday, Aug. 5, conducted by Pastor Paul Pierce.

She is survived by her sons, Albert N. Blache, Jr. and wife Lisa and Mark Louis Blache and wife Jan; sisters, Judy Munden, Ethel Scallen, and Mary Kabel;

LANCASTER HOUSE WILL OPEN SEPT. 9-11 IN CENTRAL — Stacey Lancaster (left) shows off her new 3-piece cannister sets — just one of her many new products, which will be on sale Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 11 at Lancaster House, corner Hooper and Sullivan roads. Stacey, shown here with customer Toni Kessler, recently returned from a trip to China to visit factories, which manufacture her more than 3,000 products. Lancaster House is at 13539 Hooper Rd. in the Central Shopping Center. The phone number is 262-4031 or visit www.lancasterhouseonline.com.

Local High School Reunions

CENTRAL — Local high school reunions coming up include: Saturday, Sept. 17 Central High Class of 1991 7 to 10 p.m.

The Central High Class of 1991 will hold its 20-year reunion at The Roux House, 143 3rd Street in Baton Rouge. Tickets are $25. Visit www. classcreator.com/Baton-Rouge-LACentral-1991 to register and purchase tickets. For information, contact Missy (Battle) Every at 504-247-8393.

Saturday, Sept. 17 Pride High Class Reunion 7 to 10:30 p.m.

The Pride High School Reunion

Committee is looking for school faculty, graduates, and attendees for this year’s reunion. The reunion will be at Forest Grove Reception Center, 8743 Stephenson Dr. in Denham Springs.

Saturday, Oct. 15 Baker High Class of 1981 The Baker High Class of 1981 will celebrate their 30-year reunion at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge. The class is seeking classmates who were graduates of the 1980, 1981, and 1982 classes of Baker High School.

For information, email your address to Suzie Watson Jullens at susanjullens@gmail.com.

The deadline is Sept. 1.

$10 for first 20 words, 50 cents a word after that. Minimum charge $10. Call 261-5055.

Must be paid in advance. To pay by credit card, go to www.centralcitynews.us and click “Pay Now” on the left. Then email ad copy to centralcitynews@hotmail.com. Or mail or hand deliver check and ad copy to Central City News, 13567 Hooper, Central, LA 70818. There is an after-hours drop box.

CLASSIFIED ADS — Call 261-5055 or email to centralcitynews@hotmail.com.

FREE AD —­Are you a Central area farmer who raises vegetables or poultry? Or, do you make handicrafts? Do you clean houses, or babysit?

Central City News will run one 15-word ad free each month to help your business if we have space available. Email ad to centralcitynews@hotmail. com or drop off ad at our office.

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE — Bellingrath Subdivision by retired teacher. 225-2611091 or 225-485-4933. 08/18/11 BEGINNERS PIANO LESSONS — 30 minute lesson each week. $60 per month. 225-261-5942 or 225-937-7069. 08/18/11 CENTRAL TIGERS 8U coaches pitch tournament team will hold tryouts Aug. 27 at Lovett Road Park at 9:30 a.m. Call Ronnie Walters 225205-1177. 08/11/11 CURRICULUM DEVELOPER — Science.

Develop and implement curriculum in the area of Science for elementary, middle, and high school students in a two campus charter school system.

Job in Baton Rouge. Must have master’s degree plus 36 months’ experience or bachelor’s degree plus five years’ experience. Mail resumé to Pelican Educational Foundation, 5552 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127, Attn: Mr. Eski. Ref. to Ad#ST. 08/11/11

Central Area Business Directory Aerobics

$47.50 monthly January-July $95 monthly August-December Call 225-261-5055

Handyman

Lawn Care

Handyman Father & Sons

Bayou State Lawn Care LLC

225-261-5539

Card Payment Solutions of Central www.WelcomeAllCards.com

Call Tom 225-788-0266 Central area

225-936-6149

Appliance Repair

Dirt Work

Hearing/Hearing Aids

Adam’s Dirt Work

ACL Hearing & Balance

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Aerobics by

Roxanne Since 1983 • Good For Your ❤

Mark’s

Appliance Repair

225-261-2270 Service to all major brands Shop Central First!

Barber Shop

Central Barber Shop

Old Fashion Barber Shop High & Tight • Crew • Flat Tops All Cuts $10 • Gene Lato, Owner 13366 Hooper Across from Capitol One

225-335-1534

Credit Card Processing

Accept Credit Cards Now! or Lower Your Current Rates Credit Cards • Debit Cards Check Guarantee

Free Equipment

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Dirt • Sand • Mulch • Gravel Garden Mix • Limestone Tractor • Dozer • Trackhoe 3 yards & Up

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Home Maintenance

General Sand & Gravel Co.

Home Repair & Remodeling

Limestone, Gravel, Mason Sand, Clay, Top Soil, Riversilt, Crushed Concrete, Tractor Work

225-261-3953 Dirt Work

BayouSteam

Tiger Trucking Service LLC Top Soil • Gravel • Limestone Riversilt • Crushed Concrete • Sand Backhoe & Leveling Work Available

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Computers

Florist

Tim’s Computers

New and Used Desktop & Laptops Sales – Repair – Virus Removal 12221 Greenwell Springs Road www.timpc.com • 225-248-6611

11424 Sullivan Road Bldg. A, Ste. B-2

Dirt Work

Carpet Cleaning Carpet, Upholstery, Tile & Grout Cleaning Locally owned and operated

Electrical, Plumbing, Appliances, Painting, Fans, Fixtures, Faucets, Fix Most Anything. References.

Quality work for God’s glory.

Flowers & Gifts for all Occasions!

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Kitchens, bathrooms, showers, decks, patios, concrete refinishing with cool deck.

Central area. Call David

225-505-7675 or 225-505-7674

Home Maintenance

Lawn Maintenance • Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Fireman Owned & Operated

Lawn Care

Residential • Commercial

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Plumbing

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Home School

Tree Service

Carney Christian Services

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Educational services provided for: Home School Information & Couseling After School Tutoring GED Preparation & Instruction for Teens & Adults Contact Terri

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Across from Capital One

Fully licensed and insured Free estimate • See Our Ad

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OFFER FOR AUCTION Marvin Henderson, Auctioneer c/o Central City News 13567 Hooper Road City of Central, LA 70818 Phone 225-261-5055 Fax 225-261-5022 Email: centralcitynews@hotmail.com We would like to offer the following item(s) for your upcoming Auction: Type Item _______________________________________ Description ______________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Year ___________ New or Used? New___ Used ____ Location ________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Original Value ____________ Current Value ____________ Make copies of this form for additional items or use this form for a large group or block of items Send photos to centralcitynews@hotmail.com Name ___________________________________________ Address _________________________________________ City, State & Zip __________________________________ Phone numbers ___________________________________ Email address ____________________________________ I am the owner of this item(s) and agree to provide this item(s) for auction.

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The Auction Will Be Held on a Saturday in October at a Time and Place TBA. We Are Lining Up the Auction Items Now. Complete the Form at the Left and Return to the Central City News. We Have a Large Number of Industrial, Commercial, and Individual Buyers.

We Anticipate Hundreds of Buyers in Person and Worldwide Live on the Internet.

Marvin Henderson Auctioneer

Marvin Henderson, Auctioneer

13340 Florida Blvd., Livingston, LA 70754 • 225-686-2252 www.hendersonauctions.com