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CENTRAL — The new $46 million Central School Complex will be dedicated Saturday at 2 p.m., and the general public will have its first chance to tour the Roundabout facility that construction could resume. Page 3 afternoon.

The 88-acre Central School Complex, which includes the new Central Intermediate School and Central Middle School, has 350,000 square feet and takes about New Central Intermediate School will be open for its first day of class Monday. one hour to tour. The dedication ceremonies will last from 2 to 2:30 p.m., and everyone attending that ceremony will have the opportunity to participate in a tour at 2:30 p.m.

TANGLEWOOD JOY — Assistant principal Terrie Junda with Kalaei Williams (left) Citizens who do not wish to atand Harmony Thomas (right) at No. 1-ranked Tanglewood Elementary School. tend the dedication ceremony may meet in the Cafeteria for the 2nd tour, which begins at 3:30 p.m., or the 3rd tour beginning at 4:30.

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CENTRAL— Qualifying ended Friday for the Nov. 6 election.

Metro Councilman Scott Wilson, who represents most of the City of Central, was unopposed for reelection to a second, fouryear term.

Scott Wilson Wilson said Friday night that he was gratified by the show of support from the Central community and eager to have the opportunity to serve another term.

He was one of four candidates for the Metro Council who were unopposed. The others were incumbent Metro Councilman Chandler Loupe and Buddy Amoroso and Ryan Heck. The other eight Council districts all have competitive races.

Candidates for Mayor-President are incumbent Kip Holden (D), Gordon Mese (I), Steve Myers (I), and Mike Walker (R).

Public Can See School Complex On Sullivan Rd.

Central Enrollment 4,349, 67% Increase in Five Years CENTRAL — Enrollment in the Central Community School System reached 4,349 on Wednesday, according to Central schools Supt.

Mike Faulk. This represents a 67

Central Football Kicks Off Friday With Jamboree

percent increase since May 2007, when 2,600 Central students were enrolled in public schools in the East Baton Rouge system.

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Editor, Central City News

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CENTRAL — Jamborees are supposed to be “fun” — a good chance to size up your team and your talent. But Friday night’s Jamboree in Denham will be a little more than that when Central High faces off at 6:30 against 3A East Feliciana, a team Gary Triplett which would best be described as “disturbing.”

The Wildcats will get to see a player who is arguably the best high school football player in the state, if not the nation, Kendell Beckwith, a 6’4”, 230-pound quarSee CENTRAL on Page 16

LOOKING SOUTHEAST over new Central School Complex, Sullivan Road is at lower right and Devall Road is at top center.

2 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, August 23, 2012 HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY — John Purpera, Sr. celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012.

Born the same year the Titanic sunk, he has seen many changes. He says his secrets for long life are 1) stay in the grace of God, 2) stay active, and 3) keep a pure heart. He still mows his own lawn and would rather sweep his driveway than use a blower. John is a retired heavy machine operator and still supervises his grandchildren when they have car problems. He has lived in Central for almost 30 years. His wife of 77 years, Marguerite, passed away in January of this year. He has one son, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

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TOPS Was and Remains a Great Idea for LA. TOPS Has Been Under Attack by Those Who Want Plan Need-Based, Instead of Merit-Based Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — Louisiana’s TOPS scholarship program has been under attack this year — in the press and in the halls of the legislature.

Basically, the opponents of TOPS want the scholarships to be granted based on need, rather than merit.

However, as one of the original authors of the TOPS program in the Louisiana Legislature, I believe that TOPS is a great idea for Louisiana just the way it is.

TOPS provides free tuition to U.S. citizens and legal residents of Louisiana who graduate from a public or private Louisiana high school or home study program with a good grade-point average and a high score on the ACT test.

There are several levels of TOPS scholarships, and the highest level requires a 3.0 grade-point average and at least a 27 on the ACT test.

This allows the student to get the maximum scholarship, which can be almost $6,000 a year for tuition

and mandatory fees at a school like LSU. Here were our goals in passing the TOPS program: • Give Louisiana students a strong incentive to study hard in high school (as indicated by their grade point average) and Woody Jenkins actually learn a lot (as indicated by their ACT test scores).

• Give every student, not just those in poverty, a way to go to college without amassing a tremendous debt that burdens them for years into the future.

• Reward students for doing well in college by requiring them to maintain a 3.0 average in college in order to maintain the scholarship at the highest level.

• Encourage our top Louisiana high school graduates to go to college or university right here in Louisiana and not move out of state (since TOPS can only be used in-state).

Since we passed the original program, more than 100,000 outstanding Louisiana high school students have earned TOPS scholarships and stayed right here in Louisiana for their college education.

The vast majority of TOPS scholars have also stayed here in Louisiana after graduation — thereby fighting the “brain-drain” that has plagued Louisiana.

For many middle-income families, the TOPS scholarship is one of the few things they feel they will ever get back from their state taxes.

A means test requiring students to show their parents are under the poverty line would destroy TOPS, remove the financial incentive now provided for all students to make good grades and achieve a high ACT score, and encourage the brain drain out of our state.

TOPS should not be just another welfare program. TOPS should stay a program that every child in Louisiana can qualify for if he works hard and does what it takes.

CENTRAL —A 20-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly burglarizing more than 20 unlocked vehicles in the Central area between May and August, a spokeswoman with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office said.

Justin Watkins, 5202 Bangor Drive, just off Flannery Road south of the Comite River, rode his bicycle around Oak Cluster, Bellingrath, Comite Hills, Comite Hills West and the Greenwell Springs Road area,

checking for unlocked vehicles and burglarizing 23 of them, Hicks said.

Watkins stole two firearms, change, jewelry and sunglasses.

Investigators got surveillance video of Watkins from various residents, Hicks said. That video helped investigators locate and arrest Watkins, who was booked into Parish Prison on 23 counts of simple burglary, 17 counts of theft, two counts of theft of a firearm, and a count of criminal damage to property.

Arrest for Burglarizing Vehicles in Central

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CENTRAL CITY NEWS August 23, 2012 3

Design Intruded onto Private Property

Sullivan Road Project Could Resume

Negotiations Quietly Settle Legal Problem Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

Photo by Charles Breard © 2012

CENTRAL — A legal problem that has delayed construction of the roundabout in front of the new Central School Complex appeared Wednesday to be on the verge of settlement.

Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk said a special meeting of the school board at 12 noon Thursday will consider whether to purchase a small piece of land belonging to a homeowner at the corner of Sullivan and Gurney roads. If the purchase is approved, the legal problem will be resolved and construction will resume almost immediately, Faulk said. The school board meeting will be held at Central City Hall.

When the new school complex was being designed, the school board favored building a traditional intersection with turn lanes, but the City-Parish required construction of the roundabout instead.

The City-Parish designed the project. Apparently, when the titles to the properties at the intersection were being researched, a servitude

CONSTRUCTION COULD RESUME SHORTLY — Construction on the roundabout at Sullivan and Gurney roads is expected to resume soon if the Central school board agrees to purchase private property inadvertently included in the foot print of the roundabout.

appeared to exist that would have allowed construction of the roundabout. However, after construction began, it was discovered that the design intruded onto private property.

Now negotiations have been

complete for purchase of the small tract in question, pending approval by the full school board.

While Sullivan Road has been blocked at Gurney during the construction of the roundabout, access to the Central School Complex has

been allowed via Devall Road and via Joor Road headed south on Sullivan Road to the north entrances.

Supt. Faulk said after the settlement agreement is final, a timeline for completion of the roundabout will be announced.

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After 13 Years, Rev. Dennis Terry Bids

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LIEUX FAMILY has a special place in their hearts for Dr. Dennis Terry.

SARAH LIEUX gives a big hug.

THOSE IN NEED have always been a priority for Rev. Dennis Terry.

Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — Dr. Dennis Terry, pastor at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, said his farewell to church members in a packed sanctuary Sunday morning. The nationallyknown minister is leaving to lead a new church in northern Alabama after serving 13 years in Central.

Former Rep. Tony Perkins, a member of the church who will preach the next two Sundays, said Brother Dennis has made a tremendous difference at Greenwell

PACKED sanctuary Sunday morning

A FINAL SONG — Rev. Dennis Terry, an accomplished singer, sang one last song.

REV. TERRY receives thanks.

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Farewell to Greenwell Springs Baptist Pastor to Move To New Church In N. Alabama Continued from Page 4

Photos by Woody Jenkins

Springs.

“Our family came to Greenwell Springs about a year after he became pastor here,” Perkins said.

“He’s led the church through tremendous growth. When he came, the church had 300 or 400 on Sunday morning, and now it has 1,200.”

Asked what Terry’s key strengths have been, Perkins said, “He’s a powerful preacher, and his heart breaks for missions and evangelism, perhaps more than any pastor I’ve seen. He pastors this church as though it were a small country church, always attending to the needs of the members — visiting the sick in hospitals and officiating at weddings and funerals.”

“He’s a great preacher. People want to hear the truth, and he’s challenged people to do the hard things. Lives have been changed here, not by taking away from others but by reaching new people.

He baptizes more than 125 people every year. He and I are close friends. We communicate every week. At Greenwell Springs, we will miss him very much. But God has a plan for this church, and we will continue our mission.”

Perkins said a search committee will be formed to find a new pastor.

STRONG MESSAGE — Dr. Dennis Terry is known for his strong messages.

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THE TERRY FAMILY posed for this photo after Sunday’s late morning service.

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Miss Kitty New Tanglewood Principal Kitty Ainsworth Takes Charge of Premier School Continued from Page 1

Photos by Jolice Provost

The enrollment numbers are up 281 from last year, and “We are still registering students,” Faulk said.

Faulk said he has visited every classroom in all five of Central’s public schools since the beginning of this school year.

He said, “The attitude of everyone is great. The enthusiasm of the teachers is outstanding. Even though they have been through a big move into the new schools, they are very, very positive.”

Faulk said that the 4,349 students include 4,220 who will count for MFP funding from the state.

Another 129 are pre-K four-yearolds, which have a separate source of funding.

The system has another six threeyear-olds who are home-bound.

HHH Tanglewood Elementary. The opening of the new Central School Complex has had major changes for Tanglewood Elementary, the award-winning school, which has had the state’s No. 1-ranked 3rd graders for the past three years: • Principal Sandy Davis and sssistant principal Jason Fountain have moved to Central Middle School, where they will serve as co-principals for one year.

FIRST DAY AT TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — New principal Kitty Taylor Ainsworth (left) with students; first grade teacher Rhonda Ricketts with Karlee Acosta, and Shane, Collin, and Jill Miller. Jill is General Manager at Central Drug Store.

CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Enrollment • Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012

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Chamber EBR to Host PSC Forum

BATON ROUGE — Candidates for the Louisiana Public Service Commission will bring their campaigns to Baton Rouge Tuesday, Aug. 28 during a Candidates Forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge.

Former Lt. Gov. Scott Angelle of Breaux Bridge, Lafayette TV broadcaster Ed Roy, State Rep. Erich Ponti of Baton Rouge, and Forest Wright have agreed to speak on their positions on PSC issues affecting small business and how they will make PSC-reguHolloway lated businesses more competitive. Two other candidates, Greg Gaubert of Thibodaux and Sarah Holliday of Baton Rouge, have also been invited. All are Republicans except Wright, a Democrat, and Greg Gaubert, an independent. They are running in PSC District 2, which includes the Baton Rouge area and roughly one-fifth of the population of the state.

west Louisiana, will give introductory remarks, explaining the work of the PSC and telling the traits he

thinks a commissioner should have.

Holloway is not up for reelection this year.

The forum will be held during the Chamber’s monthly Membership Luncheon at Café Américain at 7521 Jefferson Hwy. in Baton Rouge. The reception starts at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting at 12 noon.

The Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge is composed of small business owners. Meetings are open to business owners, guests, and members of the media.

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in a tax and bond election in May Attendees should enter the school 2009. complex from Devall Road and park The general contractor was Arkel by the Gym or in the south parking Anderson, and the designer was PBK Architects.

Construction lot.

Funds for construction of the new coordinator was Ross Bogan of the schools were approved by voters Central school system.

The new school complex is located on Sullivan Road just north of Gurney Road.

The two new schools can accommodate 1,200 students each.

Guest speaker for the dedication will be Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne.

Scott Angelle

Ed Roy

Public Service Commissioner Clyde Holloway, who represents PSC District 5 in Central and South-

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2012 Central Wildcat Football Team Prides #1 Donald Lewis

#2 Gary Triplet

#2 Jared Leger

#3 Justin Jemison

#3 James Schoppe

#4 Sean Parker

#4 Leo Brownfield

#5 Devon Gales

#5 Shane Smith

#6 Tyler Sansone

#7 Tony Ragusa

#7 Jordan Wilkins

#8 Jake Myer

#9 Brett Courville

#9 Marcus Kelly

#10 Eddie Anderson

#10 Trae Ball

#11 Hunter Cazes

#12 Paul Broussard

#12 Brennon Fontenot

#13 Jeremy Anderson

#13 Cole Edgens

#14 Hunter Johns

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#15 Larry Bradford

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#17 Rivers King

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#18 Cameron Hooper

#19 Matt Edwards

#19 Nick Handy

#20 Kevin Henry

#21 Lamonte Janeau

#21 Kris Davis

#22 Justin Vessell

#23 Dillon Brumfield

#24 Daelon Richardson

#25 Craig Jones

#26 Austin Estave

#26 Luke Snyder

#27 Aubrey Mitchell

#28 Terrell Chatman

#29 Dalton Holdman

#29 Ben Averette

#30 Caleb Harris

#30 Earl White

#31 Cade Campbell

#32 Jaylon Morris

#33 Micah Venable

#34 Landon Beaulieu

#34 Jordan Johnston

#35 Breylon Young

#35 Josh Mayes

#36 Logan Green

#37 Jeremy Jackson

#38 Traylon Douglas

#39 Johnny Duncan

#40 Ryan Major

#41 Troy Lawrence

#42 Thomas Eddlemon

#43 Ryan Collier

#44 Anothony Johnson

#45 Payton Beard

#46 Dayton Knippers

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Itself in Hard Work, Commitment to Team #48 Blake Lansing

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#50 Devin Croft

#51 Hyatt Harris

#52 Chris Chambliss

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#54 Corey Obear

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#67 Braelen Mattox

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#71 Terrell Stubbs

#72 John Hodges

#73 Ryan Morris

#75 Roy Schneblen

#75 Gannon Triggs

#77 Dwayne Profit

#78 Blase Courville

#79 Hunter Edgens

#81 Matthew Terrio

#82 Gregg Noel

#83 Payton Mangham

#86 Shane Story

#88 Larenzo Winding

#90 John Milton

#92 Brandon Lee

#94 Jett Ashford

#95 Jarrett Williams

#98 Jaylon Turner

#99 Jace Johnson

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2012 Central Private Football Team #2 Carlos Emanuel

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#10 Trey Kolb

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12 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, August 23, 2012

Milestones Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths Anniversaries • Reunions

CRAWFORD, WEATHERLY

Victoria Crawford and Chase Weatherly will exchange wedding vows Friday, Aug. 31 in Jackson.

GREMILLION, LARROQUETTE

Aubrey Gremillion and Matthew Larroquette will marry Saturday, Sept. 29 in Hammond, Louisiana.

Culpeppers Celebrate Their 50th McGees Honored for 50 Years

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Culpepper

CENTRAL — On Saturday, July 21, 2012, Jim and Jane Culpepper celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Kristenwood Reception Hall in Central.

The Culpeppers were married on this date in 1962 at St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge.

They have one son, Lane. Mrs.

Culpepper was the former Margaret Jane Hinman.

Guests were treated to a delightful video presentation of photos selected from the Culpeppers’ archives and compiled by friend and photographer Mickey Hebert, ABear Productions. Entertainment was provided by Rocky Saxon.

CENTRAL — Elvin and Lena McGee celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, July 28, 2012, with a renewal of their vows at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Officiating was Deacon Phil BeJeaux.

Both the matron of honor, Vicki Welborn Lockhart of Piedmont, Okla. and best man, Kenny J. McGee of Houston, Texas were in attendance. Other members of the wedding party present were Tony Calderone and James Monteaux.

A reception in their honor was given by their daughter, Danette McGee, at Elegant Memories.

Dinner and dancing were enjoyed by family and friends, as well as a birthday celebration for Elvin since the couple was married on his birthday. The McGee’s were married on July 28, 1962, at St. Joseph’s Church by Fr. Stanley Joseph Ott, who later served as the Bishop of Baton Rouge.

Victoria Crawford, Chase Weatherly Will Marry in Jackson on Aug. 31

Victoria Crawford and Chase Weatherly

JACKSON — Victoria Noel Crawford and Chase Jordan Weatherly, both of Central, will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony on Friday, Aug. 31,

2012, in Jackson.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Larry and Vicki Crawford of Central. She is the granddaughter of Jerry and Jimmie Tarver and Bob and Jodie Mae Crawford, all of Central.

Tori is a graduate of Bethany Christian School and Southeastern Louisiana University. She is employed as a registered nurse at Baton Rouge General Hospital.

Her fiancé is the son of Barry and Pam Weatherly of Central. He is the grandson of Juanita Verucchi and the late Ray Verucchi of Madison, Miss., Steve and Sue Stallings of Natchez, Miss., Bobby and Donis Graves of Farmerville, and the late Bo Weatherly of Vidalia.

Chase is a graduate of Bethany Christian School and Louisiana State University. He is a co-owner of a small software company.

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HAMMOND — Aubrey Gremillion of Baton Rouge and Matthew Larroquette of Lacombe will marry in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at the historic Michabelle Inn and Restaurant in Hammond.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Randall and Beverly Gremillion of Central. She is a graduate of Central High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. She is a paralegal with Saunders and Chabert.

Her fiancé is the son of John and Debra Larroquette of Lacombe.

He is a graduate of Slidell High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. He is employed with the Shaw Group.

The couple resides in Prairieville.

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. Births , Jagger Ty Owen

Tyler and Jamie (Ard) Owen of Central are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jagger Ty. He was welcomed home by big sister, Tatum.

Jagger was born July 2, 2012, at 8:36 a.m. at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge. He weighed nine pounds, 10.9 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Ben and Rhonda Ard, Kayren Owen, and Craig and Starr Owen.

Hayes Alan Sheridan

Ryan and Bo (Broome) Sheridan are proud to announce the birth of their son, Hayes Alan. He was welcomed home by his big brother and sister, Laine and Rylan.

Hayes was born May 17, 2012, at Woman’s Hospital at 11:37 a.m. He weighed seven pounds, six ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Robert and Phyllis Broome of Central and great-grandparents Gwendolyn Shaffer Bergeron and Lloyd Funchess.

Riker Dayton Landry

Brent “Mike” and Tracy (Landry) Crow are proud to announce the birth of their son, Riker Dayton. He was welcomed home by big brother, Brenton.

Riker was born on May 30, 2012, at 1:37 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital.

He weighed six pounds, 8.3 ounces, and was 19.75 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Sarah and Gordon “Pat” Landry and Julia and Larry Crow.

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She is board cer�fied by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a special interest in affec�ve disorders, anxiety disorders, psycho�c disorders and psychopharmacology.

Lane Behavioral Health Services offers intensive outpa�ent treatment for adults experiencing life-altering emo�onal crises, such as depression, anxiety, panic, stress, fear and other personal disorders.

To schedule a confiden�al assessment with Dr. Parsons at Lane Behavioral Health Services, please call (225) 658-6640.

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The Brownings Celebrate 50th CENTRAL — Maurice and Sharon Browning celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a promised and long overdue return trip to New York. They spent their 25th anniversary in New York, when Maurice was working there.

They enjoyed a beautiful 50th anniversary dinner at the same quaint restaurant, Restaurant Xavier & Bully Boy, where they shared their 25th anniversary.

Their trip included a stop in Hershey, Pa., the Amish Country, Gettysburg, Niagara Falls, West Point, a loop through Canada, and visiting and reminiscing with friends.

After returning home, their sons and spouses, Todd and Rhonda, Kevin and Kim, and Darren and Beth, and their 10 grandchildren honored them with a luncheon at

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Don’s Seafood.

The couple were married by Rev. Sam Gordon at Winbourne Ave. Baptist Church on June 15, 1962.

. Deaths , Steven Waylon Sanchez

Steven Waylon Sanchez, 28, of Central, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012. Steven was a loving husband, father, and family man who will be missed dearly by all those who knew him.

Visitation was Steven Sanchez at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Saturday, Aug. 4 until services. Services were conducted

by Bro. Wayne Mack, with cremation afterwards.

Survived by his wife, Ashley Ardoin Sanchez; daughter, Cadence Sanchez; father, Steven Sanchez; mother, Rhonda Jenkins;

sisters, Gina Sanchez and Shannon Honore; brothers-in-law, Calvin Ardoin, Jr. and Smokey Ardoin; maternal grandmother, Betty Thoms; paternal grandmother, Shirley Norwood; aunt, Kim New; uncle, Randy Thoms; a very close family friend whom Steven looked to as a role model and father figure, Warren Richardson; father-in-law, Calvin Ardoin, Sr.; nephews, Ian Ocmond, Calvin Ardoin, III, and Aiden and Owen Ardoin; nieces, Madison and Alexis Ardoin, and numerous cousins, other relatives, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Riley Thoms; uncle, Jody LeBlanc; maternal great-grandmothers, Irene Thoms and Faye Bufford; and mother-inlaw, Jeanie Ardoin.

14 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, August 23, 2012

What’s Happening Around Central

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Thursday, August 23 Faithful Citizenship • 7 p.m.

Deacon Jodi Moscona will be at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and will speak about Faithful Citizenship.

Mark your calendar for this event!

August 24 and 25 ‘Lifelong Love Affair’ Seminar Give your spouse the gift that will transform your relationship: a fulfilling, purpose-filled, dream-come-true marriage. Join Jimmy and Karen Evans for this marriage seminar, live via online broadcast at Cornerstone Fellowship, 9611 Blackwater. The seminar is 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 and 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Aug. 25. For information, call 261-8795 or visit www. cornerstonecentral.com.

Saturday, August 25 Tailgate Kickoff Party • 11 a.m.

Join Tiger Central, 12512 Greenwell Springs, for a Tailgate Kickoff Party. Free food and drink and a great selection of new LSU gear to get you ready for football season. There are three chances to win. Drawing will be at 2 p.m. You must be present to win! Register at Tiger Central before 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24.

Saturday, August 25 6th Annual Cub Scout Kick-Off 12 noon to 3 p.m.

Cub Scout Pack 125 invites all 1st through 5th grade boys of St. Alphonsus Parish and School to join in the 6th Annual Kick-Off in the St. Alphonsus Family Center. If interested in Scouting, join in a day of fun and meet the members of Pack 125. For information, contact Genet Scarbrough at cubmasterpack125@hotmail.com.

Saturday, August 25 New School Dedication • 2 p.m.

The Central Community School System invites you to Dedication Ceremonies for the new Central Middle and Central Intermediate schools.

Ceremonies will include introduction

KEVIN THOMAS BAUERLE (left) earned his M.D. from the Colorado School of Medicine and will continue his training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, as a resident in internal medicine. He plans to pursue a career in academic medicine in endocrinology. BRANDON MICHAEL BAUERLE (right) earned his B.S. in biological sciences from LSU. Brandon will begin medical school in July at the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Both are sons of Thomas and Carol Bauerle of Central.

of elected officials, citizen committee members, and architects. Guest speaker will be Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne.

Walking tours of the new campuses will be at 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 28 Chamber of Commerce of EBR Forum for PSC Candidates Candidates for the Public Service Commission in the Nov. 6 election

Meet the Wildcats Tonight at 6 p.m.

CENTRAL — Meet the Wildcats will be Thursday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Central High Gym. All sports will be represented.

Afterwards, all coaches at all levels, varsity football players, and their parents will hear Jeffrey Marx, author of “Season of Life,” in the theatre.

will speak at a Public Forum at the Monthly Membership Meeting of the new Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish. The reception begins at 11:30 and the program at 12 noon. Must be a business owner, guest, or media to attend. Café Américain at 7521 Jefferson Hwy. For membership information, go to www.ChamberEBR.com, call Bob Breaux at 225-279-6008, or email him at bob.breaux@gmail.com.

Tuesday, August 28 Free Prenatal Class • 6:30 p.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a free prenatal class in the staff development classroom. “The Pregnancy Workshop” is an overview of what to expect for the soon-to-be mom. We recommend you attend this class during your first or second trimester. Partners are encouraged to attend. To register, call 654-5263.

Sunday, August 29 Wet & Wild Night • 5 to 6:45 p.m.

Join Galilee Baptist Church, 11050 Greenwell Springs – Port Hudson Road, for Wet and Wild Night at AWANA Club. All children ages three years through 6th grade are invited. Come ready to get wet, bring a towel and extra clothes, modest attire required. For information, contact Lynette Roberts at 654-5633, ext. 2.

Wednesday, August 29 Parents’ Night • 7 p.m.

There will be a Parents’ Night for parents interested in the Cub Scouting program in the St. Francis Room at St. Alphonsus Church. For information, contact Genet Scarbrough, Cubmaster at cubmasterpack125@ hotmail.com.

Thursday, August 30 Meet the New Doctors at Lane 2 to 3 p.m.

Join the staff and physicians of Lane Regional Medical Center for an old-fashioned Meet and Greet in the hospital cafeteria to welcome our newest doctors: Dr. Stephan Jones, Dr. Samuel Field, Dr. Thomas Kang, Dr. Pamela J. Parsons, Dr. Gregory Harris, Dr. Gregory Crenshaw, and Dr. Joseph Nesheiwat. For information or a physician referral, call 6584587.

Monday, September 3 Ronald Reagan Labor Day Awards Brunch 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish will honor Sen. David Vitter as Man of the Year at a Labor Day Brunch at the City Club.

Tickets are $500 a couple. Proceeds will be used to help elect conservative Republican candidates in East Baton Rouge Parish in this fall’s elections.

For table sponsorships or tickets, call Richie Edmonds at 225-892-6000.

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USSSA GLOBAL WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS — 9U Major Louisiana Wolves won the Global World Series in Orange Beach. The Wolves finished the season ranked first in Louisiana and fourth in the country by the USSSA point system. Shown are (1st row, left to right) DJ Brumfield, Peyton Burris, Reese Smith, Kaden Slocum, Brodie Smith, and Tyson Stewart, (2nd row) Blaise Preister, Hunter Bankston, Richard Woodworth, Cade Watts, and Konnor Sharp, and (3rd row) Ryan Stewart, Kris Clark, Todd Smith, and David Brumfield.

More What’s Happening in Central Continued from Page 14

Tuesday, September 4 Last Summer Fling • 6 to 9 p.m.

St. Alphonsus Youth Group will host a Last Summer Fling! Scavenger hunt, games, food, and lots of fun! All area high school students are invited to attend this free event. For information, contact the Faith Formation office at 261-4644.

Friday, September 7 Grand Opening Parish Republican Headquarters 4 to 6 p.m.

Help kick off the fall campaigns for President, State Supreme Court, Mayor-President, Metro Council, and

other important races at the new parish Republican Headquarters at 7047 Jefferson Hwy., Suite B. Volunteer to help staff the HQ, make phone calls, walk, and put up signs — all the jobs so vital to victory. To volunteer, email woodyjenkins@hotmail.com.

Saturday, September 29 City of Central Bed Race • 9 a.m.

The Central Bed Race, sponsored by the Rotary, will be held at the former Starkey Academy on Joor Road.

Entry deadline is Monday, Sept. 10.

The race start is 10 a.m. Awards for Fastest Team, Best Decorated Bed, and Favorite Sleepwear. For information, contact Kim McDonald at 261-5111 or Jennifer Hinton at 9258900, ext. 722.

VICTORY ACADEMY JR. HIGH CHEERLEADERS — Victory brought home the “gold” this summer at the Fellowship of Christian Students summer cheer camp.

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Central Aims for 5th 4-5A District Title Continued from Page 1

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terback who could probably play any position he wants on the field.

In last year’s Jamboree in Zachary between the same two teams, Beckwith marched East Feliciana to the Wildcats’ 15-yard line and appeared ready to score, when he managed to get himself ejected from the game. A lucky break for Central, which came back and eked out a 7-2 victory over East Feliciana. East Feliciana is a consolidated school composed of Clinton and Jackson, two teams always known for speed. This East Feliciana team will be no different.

Central is probably the better team but in an abbreviated jamboree game, a team may only get the ball two or three times, and the breakaway style of Beckwith could

JAMBOREE 2011 — Central’s Brett Courville fires a pass against East Feliciana last season.

give the Wildcats big trouble.

Central’s offense should be very strong this year — strong enough to win a 5th straight District 4-5A title in a much-improved district. The offense this year could remind us of the Briscoe years. But it will really

all depend on the Central defense, which will have to improve rapidly.

On offense, veteran senior quarterback Brett Courville can be counted on to provide solid leadership. The receivers are impressive, and the coaching staff will have a challenge to decide who to play with the likes of Devon Gales, Gary Triplett, Jeremy Anderson, Joseph Pourciau, James Schoppe, Terrel Chatman, Jake Myers, and Matt Edwards on hand.

Likewise, the Wildcats offer a powerful array of running backs in Devon Gales, Gary Triplett, Lamonte Janeau, and Justin Vessell, who has been suffering from an ankle injury.

Vessell will dress out Friday night.

On defense, Central will count on defensive ends Corey Guercio and Jarett Williams and defensive tackles Logan Green and Demetri Colomb. The linebackers, whom Coach Sid Edwards describes as the strength of his football team, will be led by Tony Ragusa, Dalton Holdman, and Thomas Edelman.

The Wildcats have been nursing injuries in the defensive secondary.

Kevin Henry, Hunter Cazes, Cole Edgens, Sean Parker, Donnie Lew-

is, Paul Broussard, and Craig Jones all could see action.

Coach Sid said, “Playing East Feliciana will be good for us because they have a lot of speed and athletic ability.”

The Wildcats will have their hands full with Beckwith, he said.

To see highlights from Beckwith’s 2011 season, go to http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btu_ Z0anIF4.

Truly a man among boys!

HHH District 4-5A will be even more competitive this year.

Leaving out the Wildcats, here’s what we can expect: 1. Denham Springs — One of their best teams in years. They have all of the components for victory. A very big team. They have an SEC-caliber running back who didn’t play Central last year. They are loaded.

(Tie) 2. Zachary — They’re huge upfront. They have a transfer from Redemptorist who has signed with the University of Houston. A world-class runner.

Scotlandville — Never short on talent, Scotlandville has 17 starters returning.

4. Walker — Walker will enter the conversation. Not the team you want to play for Homecoming.

Walker has great parental and community support. Over time, that is paying big dividends.

5. Live Oak — Improving, and Central knows it. During the summer, Live Oaks played Central in a seven-on-seven scrimmage and won by three TD’s.

Can Central win a 5th straight District title? Absolutely, but there won’t be anything easy about it.