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Battle of the Bulge Beloved Central Coach Is in the Fight

With 66+ Percent Of Louisianians Overweight, Here Is Straight Talk About Your Health

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Valarie Hodges To Seek House District 64 Seat In Oct. 22 Vote

Coach Sid Edwards

Athletic Director, Central Community Schools

CENTRAL — America faces a health crisis, and my experience as a coach and now athletic director for Central’s schools has shown me that Central is very much part of this health crisis.

Just a few weeks ago, a national study revealed that 66 percent of the people in Louisiana are either overweight or obese. Unfortunately, those numbers are probably reflective of Central too.

For most of my adult life, I have been part of this problem.

Poor diet, including an addiction to fast food, and lack of exercise caused a health crisis in my life.

I have coached many championship teams, but I haven’t been the role model for healthy eating and proper exercise that I should be.

At one point, I was up to 275 pounds, and I felt terrible. I be-

CENTRAL — Central native Valarie Hodges has announced her candidacy for State Representative from House District 64, which is 55 percent in Livingston, 35 percent in Central, and the remainder in Zachary, Brownsfield, and Pride.

Valarie Hodges’ husband, Leland Hodges, is also a Central native. Her mother was the sister of Sterling Kennard, the father of former Rep. Donald Ray Kennard.

Valarie has become well See VALARIE on Page 6

See FIGHTING on Page 12

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Central community schools athletic director Sid Edwards

Supt. Faulk: This Keeps Faith with the People

Easley Proposes Limiting 1/2-Cent Sales Tax Enter Oak Point ‘Pick 12’ Contest Starting Aug. 25

1/2-Cent Sales Tax Would Expire When New Middle School Has Been Paid For

Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

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CENTRAL — On May 2, 2009, voters in Central went to the polls and approved three new taxes to pay for new school facilities.

Now school board member Will Easley, who authored the tax proposals, says a technical error in one of those taxes — the 1/2-cent sales tax — needs to be corrected in order to keep faith with the people of Central. Easley says his intention was for the sales tax increase to See PROPOSITION on Page 6

TANGLEWOOD OPEN HOUSE — Sandra, Jacob, and Craig Laurent during the Open House at Tanglewood Elementary School, home of the state’s No. 1 third graders.

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Central School Board member Will Easley (right) has proposed restricting the board’s 1/2-cent sales tax to its original purpose. Board member Jim Lloyd is shown at left.

Should Central Intermediate Get a New Name?

Move to New Site Presents Chance To Build a Legacy For Newest School Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — Four of Central’s public schools have a legacy of 40 to 100 years, and their names are well established in people’s minds — Central High School, Central Middle School, Tanglewood Elementary, and Bellingrath Hills Elementary.

But Central’s newest school, Central Intermediate School, was created almost overnight to accommodate the Central school system’s

mushrooming student population.

Consisting of grades 4 and 5, it has been located since its inception in the former Starkey Academy facility on Joor Road. Starkey closed in May of 2008, and the Central school board leased the facility and opened Central Intermediate there in August 2008. The lease expires in June 2012.

The new Central School Complex is supposed to be complete in March 2012 and will be occupied no later than June 2012 in preparation for school opening in August.

The new Central School Complex will include two separate and distinct schools — Central Middle School and Central Intermediate School. Each will have its own principal, administrative staff, and faculty. Central Intermediate will be moved from Starkey to the new school complex.

Central Middle School will consist of grades 6, 7, and 8.

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But Central Intermediate will consist of three grades — 3, 4, and 5.

The 3rd grade will move from Tanglewood to Central Intermediate.

An “intermediate” school is something of a mystery for old-timers like me. We know what a junior high is (usually grades 7-9), and we know what a middle school is (usually grades 6-8).

But we’re not sure what an intermediate school is. On the Internet, one finds intermediate schools as grades 5 and 6 or grades 6 and 7, but not many with grades 3 through 5. Grouping grades 3 through 5 is probably fine, but is it an “intermediate” school or an elementary school?

Central Intermediate is a great school, and with its current principal and faculty will become even better. But the name Central Intermediate is generic and has so far attracted little in the way of emotional attachment in the community.

Why not give it a better name?

We could name it after some great hero of American history or after someone who has made a great contribution to Central schools. Or after some important landmark or historical event. Or we could name it after some great virtue or charac-

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ter trait that we hoped to instill in our youth.

We could also consider changing it to an “elementary” school and get rid of the dreaded “intermediate” school label.

HHH SmartScopes for Schools. Central Intermediate will be hosting an Woody Jenkins important event Saturday. Julie Nall of the Central Community School System reports that 28 teachers, including many from Central Intermediate, Tanglewood, and St. Alphonsus, will participate in the final stage of a threeyear program to upgrade skills in math and science. The program has been a partnership, which included LSU, the State Department of Education, the Central school system, and teachers in the Baton Rouge area.

On Saturday, representatives of LSU will provide instruction on “SmartScopes,” which are microscopes with television cameras built in, which allow the magnified image to be projected on a screen in the classroom. Each participating teacher will be given a SmartScope for use in her classroom. Ms. Nall, who has facilitated the program, expressed appreciation to LSU, the State Department, and all involved.

HHH City Council Reapportionment.

Central City Councilman Wayne Messina invites the public to attend and voice their opinions at two remaining public hearings on Council reapportionment. The hearings will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 24 and on Wednesday, Aug. 31 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Central Fire Station.

HHH To our Middle School, Freshmen, and JV players who have been laboring in this heat: Fear not, because your day will come!

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Scrimmage Begins at 6 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium

Wildcats to Face Thibodaux Friday

SENIOR CAPTAINS — Wildcat seniors (left to right) John Davis, Zach Hedrick, and Joey Jarreau are hard-hitting and fast. If you get in their way on the football field, get ready to be popped!

Wildcats Ready For Competition This Friday Night Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — Central High head coach Doug Dotson believes he will know a lot more about his 2011 Wildcat team after this Friday night’s scrimmage against Thibodaux High School.

The scrimmage will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Wildcat Stadium, and will have a game atmosphere.

“I feel we’re going to have a very good team this year, but you find that out on Friday nights,” he said.

The Advocate’s Football Edition came out Tuesday and picked

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PRE-SEASON PICKS DISTRICT 4-5A

1. Central, 2. Zachary, 3. Denham Springs — Central City News Central No. 3 behind Zachary and Denham Springs in district standings. Based on the small number of returning starters at Central, that may make sense, but we disagree.

Based on the talent in Central’s arsenal, the Central City News is picking Central to repeat as District Champion for the 4th straight year.

On paper at least, this could be one of the best Wildcat teams ever.

Central’s talent may be largely untested, but it is real, and Central boys seem to rise to the challenge, regardless of starting experience.

Central is a young team, but we expect them to make their mark, both this year and next year.

Central will play in the jamboree on Aug. 26 and begin the regular season Sept. 2 against Istrouma.

The Wildcats will compete in District 4-5A without traditional rival Catholic High, which will

compete in District 5-5A against mostly River Parishes schools.

District 4-5A will include Zachary, Denham Springs, Scotlandville, Live Oak, Walker, and Central.

The scrimmage Friday night will go like this: • Central 1st team offense vs.

Thibodaux 1st team defense for 15 plays.

• Central 2nd team offense vs.

Thibodaux 2nd team defense for 12 plays.

• Central 3rd team offense vs.

Thibodaux 3rd team defense for eight plays.

• Thibodaux 1st team offense vs. Central 1st team defense, 15 See CENTRAL on Page 11

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CENTRAL PRIVATE JAMBOREE — Central Private beat Silliman 7-6 in last week’s jamboree and lost 12-7 to Oak Forest. Photos: Central Private junior Kyle Blackburn.

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publican Party, Valarie has worked tirelessly to elect conservative leaders to public office. She supports efforts to bring out-of-control government spending to sustainable levels. She opposes additional taxes.

She has spent the last 10 years as a volunteer in political campaigns and with organizations such as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) and WOW (a shelter aiding battered women and children). She has been a leader in community efforts such as the “Eastover Makeover.”

Valarie helped to restart the Livingston Parish Republican Women five years ago and served as club president.

She and Leland were missionaries to Mexico. “I have traveled to

3rd world countries and have seen the poverty that accompanies socialistic societies such as Cuba and Mexico. This experience gives me a passionate desire to fight socialism in America by working hard to elect conservatives at every level of government and to implement pro-business and pro-job creation policies. I now want to take a more active role, because I believe that one person can make a difference.

I have committed my life to helping others have a better quality of life and believe that I can make a positive contribution as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives,” she said.

“Under the leadership of Governor Jindal, Louisiana has seen dramatic improvement. But we need even more reform,” Hodges said.

“We must cut taxes on our families and businesses and continue to transform Louisiana into the best place in America to raise a family, start a business, and create quality jobs. We must improve education and give parents additional choices. And we must improve traffic conditions by working together to find new solutions,” she said.

Valarie said she is committed to working with other leaders to find innovative ways to improve highways and infrastructure in and around District 64—without raising taxes and without destroying the safety and current climate of our communities. She is an opponent of the Baton Rouge Loop.

House District 64 is currently represented by Rep. Bodi White, who is seeking election to the Senate.

tax to expire, once the middle school be used solely and exclusively to is paid for. “That’s really how construct the new Central Middle we sold it to the voters,” he said.

School. His intention was for the However, the wording of the

tax proposition actually allows the sales tax to stay on the books permanently, Easley said. “That’s not what we intended, and I feel it is an unintended breach of faith,” he said.

On Monday night, Will Easley will ask the Central Community School Board to place on the Nov. 17 ballot a proposition, which would say that the 1/2-cent sales tax would not be permanent but would expire when the bonds for the middle school are paid off.

“This school board has no intention of using the 1/2-cent sales tax for anything other than the middle school, but if we don’t take this action, a future school board could keep this tax on the books simply by taking no action,” he said.

“I think the position of our school board is that the voters should be consulted and their approval secured anytime a tax is proposed, and it should be for a specific purpose and for a limited time period. If this proposal passes the board Monday night and is approved by the voters of Central on Nov. 17, then the sales tax will be reduced by 1/2 cents when the middle school is paid for,” he said.

Supt. Mike Faulk said Wednesday evening that the Easley proposal simply “keeps faith with the taxpayers of Central.”

The school board members are Jim Gardner, Will Easley, Sharon Browning, Jim Lloyd, DavidWalker, Roxanne Atkinson, and Ruby Foil.

known around the state as a leader of the Louisiana Republican Party.

She serves on the eight-member Executive Committee of the party, and is a spokesman for Christian and conservative values.

Leland Hodges is a local pastor and homebuilder. Valarie is a pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother, and businesswoman, who has run two local businesses and administered a non-profit organization.

Valerie grew up on Foster Road in Central. She and Leland attended Central High School until their senior year, when they were caught up in busing and had to go to Glen Oaks High School, where they graduated. They have been married 39 years and live in Watson.

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Finding Fr. Mike’s Roots... in Ireland!

Olivia Thomas

Central City News

A group of 78 parishioners from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church traveled to Ireland July 13 through 24

78 Parishioners Of St. Alphonsus Traveled to Eire To Find Roots of Central’s Priest Olivia Thomas

St. Alphonsus Catholic School

CENTRAL — On July 13, a group of 78 left St. Alphonsus for a 12-day visit to Ireland. Upon our arrival in Dublin, we were met by St. Alphonsus’ pastor, Fr. Mike Moroney, and our tour guides. Throughout the trip, the tour guides presented the history of Ireland and information about Irish literature.

Not only did we see Fr. Mike’s beautiful homeland, but we also gained an education on the country.

We took a bus tour of Dublin, and our guides pointed out many historical places, such as Trinity College, which houses the Book of Kells written by monks around 800, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Papal Cross where Pope John Paul II said Mass for 1.4 million people, the Ha’ Penny Bridge, and the Garden of Remembrance. Many members of the group took a walking tour the next day, and we all toured the

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Those say there is no God have never been to Ireland!

Guinness Factory that night.

The next day, we left Dublin to travel to Sligo. In route, we stopped for a tour of the Irish National Stud Farm and the Japanese Gardens.

We also toured the Strokestown House and Famine Museum. More than two million Irish either died of starvation or left Ireland as a result of the Potato Famine of the 1840’s.

In Boyle, we stopped to see the Cistercian Abbey ruins.

On Sunday, we left Sligo to travel to Galway. In Knock, Fr. Mike said Mass at the Church of the Apparition on the site where 15 people saw apparitions of Mary. Our next stop was Kylemore Abbey, a massive castle owned by the Benedictine Nuns who preserved it as a national heirloom. We visited the marble workshop in Moycullen. Many of the group went to Dunguaire Castle for a medieval banquet with a literary theme.

While in Galway, we rode a ferry to Kilroan on Inish More, the largest of the Aran Islands. A historian gave us the history of the islands while we ate lunch. Then we rode mini-buses to Dun Aengus, a spec-

Local Residents Visiting Ireland Last Month Locals making the trip were Darryl and Sara Alford, Ena Aucoin, A.J. and Gwen Aymond, Phillip and Tootie Bonacorso, Skyler and Linda Brassette, Malcolm and Claudia Brian, Deanna and Paul Burns, William and Gwen Cagnolatti, Dawn Davis, Patricia Davis, Juanita Debenedetto, Belinda Dumas, John and Barbara Fabre, Mary Furlow, Carolyn Gauthier, William and Karen Graham, Mona Goudeau, William and Anna Hanegan, Bobby and Brenda Harris, Gene and Donna Hebert, Dr. Larry and

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Barbara Hebert, Alfred and Linda Housewright, Sam and Evelyn Huval, Sue Janet, Jessica Janet, William and Karen Kiesel, Adam and Elouise Landry, Laurence and Daudrell LeSage, Mary Leteff, and Fr. Mike Moroney.

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tacular prehistoric stone fort.

On Tuesday, we went to the Rathbaun Farm where we made scones, saw a sheep being sheared, and a sheep dog being trained. From there, we crossed the desolate limestone plateau known as The Burren and saw the prehistoric Poulnabrone Dolmen. At an ancient cathedral in Kilfenora, we saw the greatest concentration of high crosses in Ireland.

Then we went to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, 668 feet above the ocean, where we savored the beauty of the Clare Coast.

We stayed in Limerick and most of the group joined the tour guides for a night of fun in the corn barn at the Bunratty Castle.

In Limerick, we toured St. John’s Castle, saw the Treaty Stone, and St. Mary’s Cathedral. Along the way to Killarney, we went through the village of Adare and saw many thatched cottages. Some of us went to Tralee for dinner and to see a performance at the Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre.

Thursday we joined the Ring of Kerry tour where we enjoyed sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with farmhouses, winding lanes with subtropical vegetation, and a breathtaking panoramic view of the Lakes of Killarney. In Killarney, we took a horse-drawn ride through the Irish National Forest where we

saw the ancient Ross Castle and the Lakes of Killarney.

On our way to Waterford, we drove into County Cork where we visited the Blarney Castle. Some of the group kissed the Blarney Stone, which is supposed to be magical and give you the gift of gab. In Waterford, we toured the Waterford Factory and were amazed at the intricate work that is all done by hand.

About half of the group took a side excursion to Dunmore East, which is a working fishing village.

Our guide gave us a history of the village and pointed out a colony of Katywaits. It is the only known colony to live on an inhabited island. We ended our tour with some fun at a pub that was in a 200-yearold thatched house. Here our guide entertained us with Irish songs.

On our way back to Dublin, we toured Glendalough, the early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th Century. On the site was a church with a stone roof and a bell tower that was used to call the monks to prayer five times daily. The tower served as a beacon to pilgrims.

On our last night in Dublin, a large portion of the group went to Taylor’s Pub to attend an Irish Cabaret. We were entertained by a comedian, typical Irish dancers, and song.

Ireland is a truly beautiful country with more shades of green than one can imagine. We saw mountains, brilliant blue lakes, and fields separated by dry stone walls. We even stood on a field of peat!

As one traveler said, “Those who say there is no God have never been to Ireland.”

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Library Book Sale Saturday, Aug. 27 CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

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 Library Book Sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library will hold a Library Book Sale at Recycled Reads, 13505 Hooper.

Saturday, August 27 Free SAT Practice Test 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to take a free SAT Practice Test at the Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.

A scores-back and review session will be held Thursday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. For information or to register, call 231-3770.

Saturday, August 27 What Does the Public Library Have to Offer Home-Schooling Parents? • 10 a.m.

Staff from Children’s Services and Teen Services will show parents what the East Baton Rouge Parish Library has to offer parents who home-school their children — collection, databases, websites, and more. The meeting will be at the Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Registration is required.

For information or to register, call 231-3760.

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.

Saturday, August 27 Scout Day in Central 2 to 5 p.m.

Scout Day in Central will be held at Cornerstone Church, 9611 Blackwater Road. Enjoy demonstrations, displays, and activities coordinated

by District Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout Packs. For information, call Rhonda Smith at 926-2697 or visit www.bonemarketing.com/scoutday.

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

The Art League of Central cordially invites the public to an art exhibit enti-

KEVIN MURPHY, of Central, was awarded the highest rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America at a ceremony at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge. He is a member of Troop 169 of the Istrouma Area Council, Tunica District, where Trinity Lutheran Church is the charter organization. He began at the age of 12 earning 22 Merit badges and was voted into the Order of the Arrow in 2009, Scouting’s National Honor Society. Kevin is a 2011 graduate of Central High School.

LADY REBELS WIN TENSAS TOURNAMENT — The Central Private Lady Rebels fastpitch softball varsity team claimed victory and went undefeated in the Tensas Academy Tournament in Winnsboro on Saturday, Aug. 6. Team members are (1st row, left to right) Victoria Brian, Reagan Baggett, Lauren Bihm, Samantha Romero, and Madison Nunnery and (2nd row) head coach Michelle Davis, Madison Knapp, assistant coach David Baggett, Brandy Melancon, Alex Stuckey, Kelli Wilson, Emily Danehower, Shelby Romero, Lauren West, Bailey Clary, and assistant coach Terry Roberts. Seated is batgirl Ashlyn Roberts and not shown is Bayleigh Anders.

tled “In the Footsteps of the Masters.”

The exhibit is now through Aug. 31 at 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 to 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.

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.

Thursday, September 8 Chamber Members Dinner 5:30 p.m.

The City of Central Chamber of Commerce will hold its September Members Dinner at Kristenwood Reception Center, 14025 Greenwell Springs Road. Leo Honeycutt, author of “Edwin Edwards: Governor of Louisiana, An Authorized Biography,” will be the guest speaker. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for networking and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Cost is $12 at the door.

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, Jen-

nifer Hinton at 937-3553, Doug Blacklock at 938-3574 or Deana Blacklock at 261-4858.

Saturday, September 17 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.

Monday, September 19 Meet the Candidates Forum 6 p.m.

The Republican Women of Central will sponsor a Meet the Candidates Forum at Pit Crew BBQ, 9718 Shady Bluff on the corner of Hooper Road.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Forum and meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. The Forum will feature all qualified Republican candidates running for statewide and parish elections being held on Saturday, Oct. 22. RSVP via email to RepublicanWomenofCentral@yahoo.com. $15 per person includes meeting, barbecue buffet, soft drinks, and door prizes.

For information on events or membership, visit www.lfrw.org/republicanwomenofcentral.

Sunday, October 9 St. Alphonsus Hall of Fame 10 a.m.

St. Alphonsus Hall of Fame 2011 recipients will be inducted at 10 a.m.

Mass. Now is the time to nominate someone you believe has given of their time, talent, and energy to the betterment of St. Alphonsus Parish.

Deadline for nominations is Friday, Aug. 19. Nomination forms can be picked up in the church office or visit www.stalphonsusbr.org.

TORI TERMINI, age 9 and student at St. Alphonsus, caught this seven-pound Redfish in Grand Isle.

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Milestones

HILL, COTTON

Lindsey Hill and Neal Cotton exchanged vows June 4 at First Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge.

Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths Anniversaries • Reunions

Lindsey Hill and Neal Cotton Wed June 4 at First Presbyterian Church

The bride was attended by her matrons of honor, Callie Shirley Gilkinson and Brooke Landreneau Fair.

Bridesmaids were Melanie Page Blucas, Valery Cotton Brown, Lindsay Cherie Koch, Miranda Lynn Smith, Mamie Courtney Taylor, and Danielle Jo Thomas.

The flowergirls were Sofia Mary Black and Christina Elizabeth Cotton.

The groom was atMr. and Mrs. Neal Andrew Cotton tended by his best BATON ROUGE — Lindsey Warner man, Christopher Richard CotHill and Neal Andrew Cotton, both ton. Groomsmen were William of Baton Rouge, were married in a Hubert Adams IV, Jeremy Mark 2 p.m. ceremony June 4, 2011, at Burnham, Jason Paul Doré, James First Presbyterian Church in Baton Benjamin Edmonds, Ryan James Rouge. Rev. Whitney Alexander Guillory, Weldon Travis Hill, and and Hans Googer officiated.

Matthew Ryan Shelton. Ushers The bride is the daughter of Wel- were Andrew Howard Alexander, don and Carol Hill of Baton Rouge. Patrick Whitney Alexander, Grant She is the granddaughter of the late Kirkpatrick Gardner, David Brandt Travis and Ruth Hartzo and the late Hardy, Paul Michael Scott, and Weldon and Viola Hill.

Cullen Charles Whitaker. The ring The groom is the son of Richard bearer was Luke Harold Ewing. and Sherrie Cotton of Central. He A reception followed at Bouis the grandson of the late William dreaux’s. After a honeymoon to and Christine Cotton and the late Jamaica, the couple resides in BaHoward and Ann Danley. ton Rouge.

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. Obituaries , Gale Yvette Watts Macanas

“For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.”

Psalm 116:8-9.

Gale Yvette Watts Macanas, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Sherman, Texas, was born on Feb. 8, 1945.

She went home to be our Lord and SavGale Macanas with ior on Thursday, July 28, 2011.

Gale leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband of 28 years, Norlan Macanas; mother, Yvonne Watts; two daughters, Melinda Carper Pierce and husband Robert and Tonya Carper DuBroc; seven grandchildren, Summer Pierce Gentry

Maci Marie Allen

Brian and Lindsey (Templet) Allen, both of Central, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Maci Marie.

Maci arrived on April 16, 2011, at 4:16 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Central residents Bobby and Patti Templet and A.M. and Barbara Allen. Greatgrandparents are Margaret Templet and the late O.J. Templet of Central, Betty Labauve and the late Rodney Labauve of Plaquemine, Al Smith and the late Dorothy Smith of Palm Coast, Fla., and the late A.M. and Doris Allen of Moorehead, Miss.

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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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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.

CH2MHILL, the $6 billion international corporation based in ENJOYING Festival of Two Rivers at St. Alphonsus were Dianne, Anne, and Keith Talbot.

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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.

IBTS, a non-profit organization founded by the National Governors Association, had the highest point totals among the four bidders

James Ryan Messer

Jeff and Romy Messer are proud to announce the birth of their second son, James Ryan. He was welcomed home by his brother, Jarred Randall.

James was born March 29, 2011, at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and 3.7 ounces.

Proud grandparents are Randy and Judy Messer of Central. Greatgrandmothers are Mary Jo Messer and Nina Gore of Central.

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WASHINGTON — As potential candidates continue to bow out of the race for the Republican Presidential nomination, five candidates have begun to emerge as contenders.

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!

Architect Harold Taylor once said that “The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become.”

The best... What is our best?

I ask you, what is your best?

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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and husband Brian Gentry, Taylor Pierce, Brittney DuBroc, Courtney DuBroc Burkhalter, Jacob Carper, Haley Carper, and Shelby Carper; four great-grandchildren, Allison and Ava Gentry, Nathan DuBroc, and Kaden Boyd; sister, Lynda Grice and husband Ralph; and brother, James T. “Tommy” Watts Jr. and wife Gayle Ann. Preceded in death by her father, James T. Watts Sr. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of all her family and friends.

Pallbearers were Robert Pierce, Taylor Pierce, Brian Gentry, David McBurnett, Trey Watts, Andy Grice, James Richard Grice, and Jacob Carper.

Visitation was at Charlet Funeral Home in Zachary on Monday, Aug. 1 and Tuesday, Aug. 2 until services. Conducted by Ron Lowery. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery in Baton Rouge.

Jude Morrison Allen

Trent and Janee (Wilson) Allen are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy, Jude Morrison. He was welcomed home by proud big sister, Parker Ann. Jude was born at Woman’s Hospital on June 13, 2011, at 9:53 p.m.

He weighed seven pounds, 11.4 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Janice Morrison Allen of Central, Ellison Allen of Prairieville, and Chuck and Jean Wilson of Central.

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Heath and Julia (Mott) Starns of Central are proud to announce the birth of their son, Grady James.

Grady was born May 17, 2011, at 11:20 a.m. at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, two ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Gary and Gigi Starns of Central and the late James Mott and Sandra Mott of Central. Great-grandparents are George and Willa Perry of Central and Joe and Nettie Starns of Holden.

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Central Squares Off Against Thibodaux Continued from Page 3

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plays • Thibodaux 2nd team offense vs. Central 2nd team defense, 12 plays • Thibodaux 3rd team offense vs. Central 3rd team defense, 8 plays • Then the same rotation will be repeated.

• Red Zone. Central’s 1st team offense will try to score from the 25, followed by Thibodaux’s 1st team offense. This will be repeated, followed by the 2nd teams.

• One 10-minute quarter.

Coach Doug Dotson said, “Man, we’re ready for this scrimmage against Thibodaux?”

Why, coach? “Because we’re tired of pounding on each other.

We’re ready to hit someone else!”

Hmmm. Maybe that’s why CenCoach Mike Gardner tral will do well again this year. recovering from severe burns Despite all the fancy talk, analysis of offense and defense, com- speed, and all the talk about district parison of heights, weights, and and state championships, football

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We can’t wait for this scrimmage!

Why, coach?

Because we’re tired of pounding on each other. We’re ready to hit someone else!

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— Coach Doug Dotson

is mostly about hitting your opponent.

Those who hit the hardest usually win. Combine brains with that brawn, and you’re difficult to stop.

We believe Central has all the raw material necessary to have a great season this year. Now we’ll see if they can put it all together.

HHH Coach Mike Gardner on the mend. Central High assistant football coach Mike Gardner was seriously burned several weeks ago during a freak flash fire which occurred while polishing the fresh-

man locker room.

Coach Gardner suffered 3rd degree burns and has been in a lot of pain. Please remember him in your prayers. He hopes to be back to school soon.

Jennifer Courville Becomes Owner Of Claire Marie’s

CENTRAL — Local businesswoman Jennifer Courville has acquired Claire Marie’s, which is located at 14409 Wax Road in Central.

Claire Marie’s is a boutique, which offers clothing and accessories, including jewelry, shoes, and Saturday, Oct. 15 CENTRAL — Local high school re- tickets. For information, contact Misbelts.

Baker High Class of 1981 sy (Battle) Every at 504-247-8393. unions coming up include: The Baker High Class of 1981 will She purchased Claire Marie’s Saturday, Sept. 17 Saturday, Sept. 17 celebrate their 30-year reunion at the from Sandy Antoon, who started Pride High Class Reunion Central High Class of 1991 Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge. The the shop in 2005.

7 to 10:30 p.m.

7 to 10 p.m. class is seeking classmates who were Jennifer Courville also owns the The Central High Class of 1991 The Pride High School Reunion graduates of the 1980, 1981, and Merle Norman shop in Walker. will hold its 20-year reunion at The Committee is looking for school fac- 1982 classes of Baker High School.

Roux House, 143 3rd Street in Baton ulty, graduates, and attendees for this For information, email your address Originally from Plant City, FloriRouge. Tickets are $25. Visit www. year’s reunion. The reunion will be at to Suzie Watson Jullens at susanjul- da, she is a resident of Central. Her son, Kristopher Hobkirk, and his classcreator.com/Baton-Rouge-LA- Forest Grove Reception Center, 8743 lens@gmail.com. family also reside in Central.

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Fighting Battle of the Bulge came diabetic and had to take insulin shots. I was on a lot of medication.

Then in early 2010, I was at a turning point. I knew I had to get my health right or face an early death. I was chosen to participate in WAFB-TV’s Shape Up Showdown. They ended up featuring me and highlighting my struggles.

With the help of some great counselors and a lot of discipline on my part, I dropped down to 195 pounds.

I wasn’t comfortable at that weight and finally settled at 205. I felt great and got a lot of compliments for my appearance.

It was a good time for me. I got rid of all my medications, and I felt better than I had since college.

But, gradually, I began to “backslide” here and there. I slowed down on exercise. I ate bad things more and more.

Now I’m at 220, and my doctor says I need to get back on the medication. This is not where I need to be nor where I want to be. I feel sluggish.

So if you’re fighting the “Battle of the Bulge,” I fully understand where you’re coming from and how hard it is to make permanent changes in your lifestyle.

I ask myself where did that extra 15 pounds come from that brought me from 205 to 220?

When I go to the weight room and pick up a 15-pound weight, I can’t believe how heavy it is. How could I allow myself to add this much weight in just a few short months?

I know that without watching what I eat carefully and participating in a regular exercise program, the pounds pile on!

Now I am determined to get back in the groove. I know what to do.

Now I just need to do it!

I’m enjoying the website, www. eatrightamerica.com. It says, “Diets don’t work!” and I believe that.

It’s not about a diet. It’s about eating healthy and regular exercise.

At the end of the school year in May 2011, I launched a weight loss challenge for some of my friends and colleagues. We wanted to see who could trim down the most.

A total of 24 people signed up.

A total of 18 finished the challenge.

Some of the results were remarkable.

My son Cody won. He had the highest percentage of body lost.

Greg Simmons was the faculty champion. He did very well. He’s raving about how much better he feels, and he looks fantastic!

David Prescott, our assistant principal at the high school, was 3rd. He dropped from 220 to 201.

Not much, you say, but really that was probably the biggest achievement of anyone. David didn’t look bad at 220. But he is a different man at 201.

My son Chase is autistic. He is 18 and a student at the high school.

He was in 4th place. Because of his autism, he doesn’t have a lot of choices. But we controlled his diet and helped him with moderate exer-

The Battle of the Bulge (December 1944-January 1945) was a major German offensive during World War II through the densely forested Ardennes Mountains. The “bulge” was the German incursion into the Allies’ lines, as seen in maps in newspapers.

Aggregate Nutrient Content Index

ing more bad stuff.

Let’s distinguish three things.

• The first is starvation. When you’re body is starving, you are way beyond hunger. In fact, you have no sense of hunger. Very few Americans ever experience starvation.

Raw leafy green vegetables (100) • The second is what I’d call Solid green vegetables (97) “bad hunger.” That’s when you’re stomach is growling. You may be Non-green, non-starchy vegetables (50) irritable or have headaches. This Beans/legumes (48) all comes from eating bad food. It’s Fresh Fruits (45) not real hunger. Believe me, you’re Starchy vegetables (35) not dying.

• The third is what I’d call “good Whole grains (22) hunger.” When you’re eating right Raw nuts & seeds (20) and miss a meal, you experience Fish (15) “good hunger,” which is actually a pleasant experience. Your mouth Fat-free dairy (13) salivates, and you eagerly await a Wild meats & fowl (11) tasty meal. When mealtime comes, it is a delight.

Eggs (11) Feeling bloated, sluggish, and irRed meat (8) ritable comes from eating bad food Full-fat dairy (4) and eating too much.

Want to feel good? Eat good Cheese (3) foods with high Aggregate Nutrient Refined grains (2) Density. [I’m talking to myself, not just you!]

Refined oils (1) As a coach and athletic director, Refined sweets (0) I’ve observed a lot about weight gain and good health.

In our society today and right here in Central, I see a stark conbetween our athletes and other In our society today and even right here in Cen- trast students. Our athletes are in better tral, I see a stark contrast between our athletes shape than ever. Some of our other students are in good shape too. But and other students. Our athletes are in better overall our non-athletes are in poor shape than ever. Some of our other students are shape — worse than I’ve ever seen. in good shape too. But, overall, our non-athletes Watch the documentary, “Superare in poor shape — worse than I’ve seen. size Me!” In this experiment, a person ate at McDonald’s everyday for — Coach Sid Edwards a month.

He gained 23 pounds in 30 days! cise, and he had significant weight Five times around the store. No- He added three inches to his waist, loss. With autism, you have to pick tice the people and how they handle and his blood pressure shot up. We your battles. We worked on getting their buggies. Look at the people don’t want to be like that!

Chase off soft drinks and getting who walk around with their elbows Here are some tips, so that you him to drink a lot of water. That’s leaning on the buggy? They’re in [and I] get better: 1. Start slow. It starts with a sinso important! real trouble. You don’t want that!

Altogether, our group lost 400 Dr. Joel Fuhrman has developed pounds. That’s a lot of dead, use- something called the Aggregate Nuless weight that we won’t be lug- trient Density Index. ging around anymore.

This is a score given to foods, Over at Live Oak High, our friend based on the nutrients per calorie.

David Dykes has lost 85 pounds. In his book, Eat for Health, he Pretty impressive! And he’s still gives each food a score “based on working on it. the equation H=N/C, which is that Matt Edwards lost 40 pounds, the health of a food is equal to the and now he has taken a position as nutrients it delivers per calorie.” head coach at False River Academy. The score of 100 is the maximum Anyway, I’m not the walking possible, and 0 is the lowest possibillboard for good health that I was ble. Whole Foods has adopted his gle step.

2. Start moving and start drinka year ago! But I’m working on it! scoring system. ing water.

Here are five rules: Leafy vegetables such as greens 3. Drink one glass of water 1. When you’re hungry, drink score 100. Beans are 48, fresh fruit water. It may satisfy your hunger, is 45, fish is 15, meat is 8, and diet 4. Walk out to the driveway 5. Replace a bad meal with a and you will definitely eat less.

Cokes are 0! healthy one 2. Bring in less that goes out. Do Americans eat right?

Elimination has to exceed intake. Well, you decide. Here is a com- 6. Double your walking. Go out That’s pretty fundamental, but most parison of Americans’ diet in the to the driveway twice. Then three times. Then four. Get up to 10. people don’t think about it. If you year 1900 and the year 2000: 7. Drink two glasses of water a eat more than you eliminate, you’re day. Then three. Then four. gaining weight. If you eliminate 1900 2000 8. Pick up a five pound weight. more than you eat, then you’re losHold it out straight. Work curls Sugar 5 lbs. 170 lbs. ing weight.

0 53 gallons every day. Increase your workout.

3. If you’re not supposed to eat it, Soft drinks Bend over. Move. Walk.

4 74 lbs. don’t buy it. You’re at your stron- Oils 9. Replace the second bad meal Cheese 2 lbs.

30 lbs. gest at the store and at your weakest with a healthy one. standing in front of the refrigerator Homegrown 131 lbs. 11 lbs.

10. Eat a healthy diet. Get into a late at night. Don’t let it into the We eat the wrong things, and regular schedule of exercise. Make house! an appointment with yourself to ex 4. Remember, food is addictive. we eat way too much of the wrong ercise daily.

When you go wild in your eating for things. And we are driven by hun- 11. You can lose 2 to 2-1/2 one day, it may carry over for two ger. That’s pretty amazing, if you pounds a week easily. In 10 weeks, or three days of bad eating. Don’t think about it. How can we be over- 20 pounds. What a difference it will weight and be hungry? get started. make!

5. Get moving. Get out of the The reason is that eating the Okay, get started! chair and off the couch. Re-enter wrong things makes us have a false And so will I! the world of physical activity. Go sense of hunger.

Any questions or need help? to Wal-Mart or any supermarket. If my stomach is growling, I say Email Coach Sid at eedwards@cenWalk around. Look at the other I’m hungry. But that’s not hunger. tralcss.org. people you don’t want to look like. That’s bad stuff in your belly want- ©2011 Central City News

Actual Nutritional Value of What We Eat

Graph by Dr. Joel Fuhrman

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