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Fireworks at Forum Bodi White vs. Mike Mannino in Senate District 6

Pay Raise Vote, BREC Land Deal Become Issues In Senate Race

BREC Park

Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — Based on public records and published accounts, here is a chronology of the acquisition, sale, and development of the proposed BREC Sports Park that fronts on Hooper and Lovett roads: • Jan. 12, 2007 — Parcel 52, LLC was registered with the Secretary of State. The partners in the company were Brandon and E. Gordon Rogillio, Jr. and Rep. Mack (Bodi) White. White is a realtor who works for Brandon Rogillio. • Jan. 15, 2007 — Three days later, Parcel 52, LLC purchased three tracts of land near the intersection of Hooper and Lovett roads for $300,000. • March 2007 — ROBOCLO, LLC was formed by Bran-

Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — An otherwise routine Candidates Forum sponsored by the Republican Women of Central Club turned heated Monday night when Senate candidate Mike Mannino said his opponent, Rep. Bodi White, used his influence in the legislature to enrich his business partners. White was a co-owner of a 60acre tract of land at Hooper and BREC LAND DEAL — Senate candidates Mike Mannino and Bodi White squared Lovett roads in May 2008 when he off Monday over land purchased by BREC. White said he lost $100,000 on the deal. reached a legislative compromise with BREC to build parks in Central. BREC subsequently bought the land but White told the audience, “I lost $100,000” on the deal.

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A Closer Look At Land Deal At Lovett and Hooper Roads

School Board to Start on Strategic Plan Next Week CENTRAL — The Central Community School Board will begin the process of creating a Strategic Plan for the school system with a series of meetings beginning at 6 p.m. next Thursday, Sept. 29. The public is invited to participate, Supt.

Mike Faulk said, and he is eager to show off the new Central High Theatre, where the event will be held. Tony Arasi of Georgia will assist in establishing goals and objectives for facilities and finances in Central over the next five years.

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SENATE CANDIDATE Derek Babcock insisted, “I’m older than I look!” while Sen. Dale Erdey (on crutches) went for the sympathy vote. From House Dist. 64, Barry Elkins and Valarie Hodges.

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WON LOT AT VILLAGE AT MAGNOLIA SQUARE — Rodney and Tracy Barnes and their children are ready to begin construction of their home at Village at Magnolia Square. The couple won the lot in a drawing held by Cookin’ for Central to raise money for the startup of the new Central Community School System back in 2009. With the Barnes are Jimmy Nunnally (left) and Steele Pollard (right), developers of the property.

Elections Have Proven a Time of Change in Central

Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — Since 2005, elections in Central have proven to be a time of change and often some important surprises: • In April 2005, Central voted for incorporation, which took the community in an entirely new direction. • When the appointed Mayor and City Council came up for election, voters replaced two of the appointed Council members, and that changed the tone of the Council. • In 2007, Central voters played a key role in electing Sid Gautreaux as Sheriff. • In 2008, voters surprised the pundits by defeating the proposed

school tax election overwhelmingly. • Sharon Browning became school board president in 2009 and led the board through the process of resubmitting a new, scaled down version of the tax. Voters approved the new plan, raising sales taxes in Central to the high- Woody Jenkins est level in the parish. It was quite an expression of confidence in the school board’s plan by a strongly anti-tax community. As a result, the new Central school complex began construction and will be complete in early 2012. Kevin A. Rogers, O.D.

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• In March 2010, Central voters elected two more new City Councilmen, giving a reform group a threeto-two majority on the Council. This led to a strong stand in favor of the public’s right to know and a movement to replace CH2MHILL as city contractor. That was accomplished in July of this year.

• In October 2010, voters elected Jim Lloyd and Roxanne Atkinson to the school board. They represent a reform movement on the board. • Now the fall of 2011. What changes will we experience? Reapportionment has already insured that some changes will occur. You the voter will write the rest of the story.

GOP Forum More Lively Than Expected Monday

to raise his own pay to $62,000 for what Mannino described as a part The forum was held at Pit Crew time job. He also said White has Barbeque on Hooper Road. It was used his official capacity to enrich standing-room only for the event, as his business partners. He specifistatewide, parishwide, and legisla- cally cited the sale of the tract on tive candidates and their supporters Hooper to BREC and the creation packed into the main dining room. of the Central Auction House. Club spokesman Betsy Barnes Mannino said White’s business said she wanted to keep the event partners started Central Auction totally positive, but Mannino said House to serve local governments his main purpose for running for who want to buy and sell through the Senate was to bring honesty and on-line bidding. Then White, opintegrity to state government. erating from the same office at 444 He said, “I am an anti-tax, small Wooddale Blvd., passed HB 610 in government Christian conservative, 2008 to require local governments and I’m part of a growing move- to use the services of companies ment to cut back government where like his partners have. “There’s a it should be cut.” He said he dis- pattern here that has grown more agrees with Rep. Bodi White’s vote and more evident,” he said. Rep. White said, “I’ve lived in Central all my life. Now I write the laws. I’ve helped more than 500 people get their retirement back. Our community was dying. I wanted to do better for my community.” He heralded the accomplishments of the City of Central and the Central school system. White made no response on the payraise issue or the Central Auction House, but on the BREC land Continued from Page 1

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Candidates for Lt. Governor, Atty. General, Secretary of State Appeal for Support Here

ATTORNEY GENERAL Buddy Caldwell (left) came Monday night but soon lost his opponent; Billy Nungesser (center) is vying for Lt. Governor, and Secretary of State Tom Schedler (right)

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deal, White appeared to choke up a bit and said, “My wife and I lost $100,000 on that so the people of Central could have a park.” White drew loud applause for his remarks as he took his seat. Billy Nungesser, Lt. Governor. The evening opened with statewide candidates. Since none of the gubernatorial candidates were in attendance, the first speaker was Billy Nungesser, the president of Plaquemines Parish, who is running for Lt. Governor against incumbent Jay Dardenne. Nungesser said, “After the oil spill, I saw a cooperative spirit. I don’t think an elected official should say, ‘That’s not my job!’ I’m not an expert on tourism but I can hire experts, and they won’t be from out of state.” Nungesser said, “In Plaquemines Parish, everybody has a job. We had a $17 million surplus this year. As Lt. Governor, I’ll do the job that needs to be done. I’ll do the right thing for the right reason, and I would really appreciate your support — there, 2-1/2 minutes — my shortest speech ever!” Attorney Gen. Buddy Caldwell asked for everyone’s support — only to find out that night that his only opponent, Congressman Joseph Cao, had dropped out of the race. Caldwell said, “You need to decide in each race what is required and see what that candidate’s qualifications are. I’m not a policy-maker. I’m a lawyer and a prosecutor. I’ve tried everything from murder and armed robbery to reapportionment

and school board matters. Please give me your consideration.” Secretary of State Tom Schedler, who was appointed by Jay Dardenne, said his first act was to begin a canvas of voters under state and federal law. He purged 122,000 voters who had to be removed. Now Schedler said he is working on a plan which would allow voters to go to their cell phones and quickly determine who’s on the ballot in their precinct. He said he has been working to reduce the number of special elections. In the Corporations Division of his office, Schedler said he is working to provide entrepreneurs with all the local and state forms needed to open a business. Derek Babcock, Senate Dist. 13, said he has four children, aged five to 13. “So I’m older than I look!” he said to laughter. Babcock is on the Executive Board of Louisiana Family Forum. He said he is especially interested in fiscal and family issues. He is chairman of a citizens committee in Livingston Parish that has been fighting for good roads. Babcock is a health insurance agent and “comes from a family of small businessmen.” Sen. Dale Erdey, also District 13, was on crutches for the event and started by saying, “I’m going for the sympathy vote!” “I’m proud to represent Central. What a wonderful community you are. I’m proud of what we’ve done in education, especially the creation of the Central school district. I’ve supported $627 million in teacher pay raises. I’m pro-business. We’ve promoted Bass Pro, North

Oaks, and Juban Crossing. I’m against the Loop and have led the charge in the Senate.” “As vice chairman of the Transportation Committee, I have brought $423 million in road improvements to our area,” he said. Barry Elkins, House Dist. 64, said he has a degree in biology, taught school, went into business, and then studied law at Southern

University. He now operates Magnolia Title. “I don’t want to get into a discussion on the Loop, but we do need the Hooper Road bridge,” he said. Valarie Hodges, House Dist. 64, said she is a native of Central and first cousin to Donald Ray Kennard. Her mother was the sister of Sterling Kennard, Donald Ray’s father. See CANDIDATES on Page 9

Understand the Difference Between Bodi White and Mike Mannino

REP. BODI WHITE VOTED TO GIVE HIMSELF A MASSIVE PAY RAISE. Rep. Bodi White voted to raise his own legislative pay during the current term. Already making $42,000 a year for a part-time job (2-3 months a year), he voted to raise his pay to $62,000 a year. Gov. Jindal vetoed the bill!

REP. BODI WHITE VOTED TO TAX YOUR USE OF THE INTERNET AND MAKE IT PROHIBITIVE FOR LOUISIANA COMPANIES TO SELL ON THE INTERNET. Rep. White authored a bill to begin the terrible precedent of imposing a monthly tax on each computer a person uses to access the Internet (HB 569 of 2009). He also voted to make our Louisiana businesses pay state and local sales tax on sales they make on the Internet, which would make them non-competitive with national companies selling on the Internet (HB 641 of 2011).

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Parcel 52 Retains Commercial Tract, Continued from Page 1

don Rogillio, Rep. Bodi White, and Sen. Clo Fontenot. • February 2008 — Rep. Bodi White introduced House Bill 792 of 2008 to allow Central to pull out of BREC (Baton Rouge Recreation and Parks Commission) and create the new Central Recreation District. This would have allowed the $1.1 million in property taxes paid by property owners in Central to stay in Central and be used to build and operate parks in Central. • April 23, 2008 — In an interview in the Business Report, Rep. Bodi White and Central Mayor Mac Watts expressed dissatisfaction with BREC services in Central. • May 12, 2008 — BREC director Bill Palmer held a meeting with Central leadership which included Rep. Bodi White, Central Mayor Mac Watts, and Russell Starns. As a result of that meeting, White agreed to pull his bill from the files of the legislature and BREC agreed to a $6.25 million capital outlay program for Central. • May 14, 2008 — HB 792 was scheduled to be heard before the House Committee on Municipal and Parochial Affairs at the State Capitol. However, Rep. White announced in front of the committee that a compromise had been reached. Present with Bodi White were Watts; Starns, at that time president of the Central Communi-

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100-foot-long street from Hooper to park paid for by BREC that also serves commercial development owned by Parcel 52

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STEP-BY-STEP HOW IT WORKED: 1 - Rep. Bodi White, Brandon Rogillio, and Gordon Rogillio formed Parcel 52, LLC, in January 2007; 2 - Two days later, Parcel 52, LLC, purchased land on Hooper Road, called “Parcel 52” for $300,000; 3 - In May 2008, Rep. Bodi White agreed to compromise with BREC to build three parks in Central, including a Central Sports Park; 4 - In June 2009, BREC bought Parcel 52 for $709,000, but Parcel 52, LLC got to retain a large commercial development site on Hooper and the mineral rights; 5 - BREC also agreed to pay Parcel 52. LLC $130,000 to build a road through Parcel 52, LLC’s commercial development. BOTTOM LINE: 1 - BREC paid for all of Parcel 52, LLC’s initial $300,000 investment plus a $409,000 profit; 2 - Parcel 52, LLC, got to keep the commercial development site on Hooper Road, as well as the minerals on the entire site; and 3 - BREC paid for a 100-foot-long 3-lane road with curbs and sidewalks through the center of Parcel 52, LLC’s commercial development. ty School Board, and Palmer, the director of BREC. Rep. White announced and Palmer confirmed at the committee meeting that White would pull down the bill, and that BREC had set aside $6.25 million for parks in Central, including $575,000 for the Greenwell Springs Historic Park, $2.2 million for the Central Community Park, and $2.92 million for the Central Sports Park. • Late May 2008 — In an interview with the Central City News, Bill Palmer, the director of BREC, said the new Central Community Park would probably be located on 30 acres of land owned by Brandon Rogillio behind Central Middle School. When asked about the fact that the land was low-lying See NEW ROAD on Page 5

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and subject to flooding, he said he would investigate that. Palmer also said in that interview that $600,000 would be spent in Central “before the end of the year” on the Greenwell Springs Historic Park. • Late May 2008 — In an interview with the Central City News, Rep. Bodi White said the new Central Sports Complex would include nine baseball fields, three soccer fields, and a sand volleyball court. White said more details on the project would be announced soon. • June 19, 2008 — Central City News published an article detailing plans for the three new parks and showing details of the $6.25 million budget approved by BREC. [Go to www.centralcitynews.net, then search for the June 19, 2008, edition, and go to Page 8.] • Sept. 25, 2008 — Parcel 52, LLC, amended its documents with the Secretary of State, and Gordon Rogillio replaced Rep. Bodi White as an officer of Parcel 52, LLC. • Oct. 30, 2008 — BREC authorized Bill Palmer to execute the purchase of land for the Central Sports Park. • Dec. 18, 2008 — BREC unveiled four proposed plans for the new Central Sports Park at a public meeting in Central. BREC did not announce where the park would be located, but the design of the park was an exact match for the tract owned by Parcel 52, LLC. The promotional materials published by BREC said the Sports Park would be complete in 24 months. • June 11, 2009 — The BREC Board authorized the execution of the documents to purchase a portion of the property owned by Parcel 52, LLC. Two things owned by Parcel 52, LLC, were excluded from the sale: • The commercial frontage on Hooper Road, which was one of the most valuable parts of the property, and • The mineral rights, which could also be worth a substantial sum, in view of BP drilling in the area. So Parcel 52, LLC retained both the commercial frontage on Hooper Road and the mineral rights. The site, which was purchased by Parcel 52, LLC for $300,000 in January 2007 was sold to BREC in June 2009 for $709,000 — a profit of $409,000. In addition, BREC agreed to pay

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Parcel 52, LLC another $130,000 for earthwork and a 100-foot-long street with curbs and sidewalks. This street will connect Hooper Road to the proposed park and runs through the center of the commercial property which was retained by Parcel 52, LLC. • Sept. 1, 2011 — As of September 2011, BREC has spent no money on the Greenwell Springs Historic Park, and the park does not exist. The $600,000, which was supposed to be spent before the end of 2008, has not been spent. BREC has spent no money on the Central Community Park, and that park does not exist. The Central Sports Park, which was supposed to be complete within 24 months of December 2008, is still far from completion. Earlier this year, BREC announced that only a fraction of the Central Sports Park could be built, because funds are not available. However, as a result of what has occurred, Parcel 52, LLC, is in a far better position: • From funds provided by BREC, Parcel 52, LLC, has been able to completely pay off its initial in-

vestment of $300,000. • Parcel 52, LLC, has made a profit of $409,000. • Parcel 52, LLC, owns a large, valuable tract of commercial property fronting on Hooper Road, which is ready for development. • Parcel 52, LLC, owns the

mineral rights on the property. • Parcel 52, LLC has the benefit of $130,000 worth of improvements for a 100-foot-long street with curbs and sidewalks, which provide access to the park — and to Parcel 52’s commercial property — from Hooper Road.

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Catholics and the Bible Tonight at 7 CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Thursday, September 22 “Catholics and the Bible” • 7 p.m. Join Deacon Ronnie Hebert of St. Alphonsus Church and Deacon Ricky Patterson of St. Louis King of France Church as they give a presentation on the Holy Bible at St. Alphonsus Church. For information, contact Ola Johnson and 261-4644. Thursday, September 22 CHS PTO Meeting The first PTO meeting of the year will be held at CHS auditorium. Theresa Hay from the Board of Regents office will speak on the new graduation requirements that will affect all 9th and 10th graders. Plan to attend. Thursday, September 22 Open House • 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Lane Regional Medical and Cardiovascular Institute of the South announce the fifth anniversary of the Lane Cardiovascular Center. An Open House will be held at the CIS Zachary clinic, 6550 Main St., Ste. 1000. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. For information, call 1-800-425-2565 or visit www.cardio.com. September 23 through 25 September 30 through October 2 Join Grace United Pentecostal Church for “A Miracle for You” Crusade with guest speaker Evangelist Jerry Holland. Times for these three dynamic weekends are Friday and Saturday services start at 7:30 p.m., Sunday School starts at 10 a.m., and preaching with Bro. Holland starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 24 Garage Sale • 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. A garage sale will be held in the gym at Grace Family Church, 13268 Denham Road. Everyone welcome! Thursday, September 29 Prostate Cancer Screening • 6 p.m. Lane Regional Medical Center and urologist Dr. Robert Grissom will host a free prostate cancer screening. Appointments are required and space is limited. Call 654-5263 to schedule your appointment today. Sunday, October 2 Bethany Baptist of Baywood Homecoming

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA CHEER TEAM — Central High graduates Sarah Hays and Wyatt Causey are members of the University of Louisiana at Monroe Cheerleaders. Sarah was a cheerleader for Central High and Wyatt was a member of the Wildcat football team. Sarah is the daughter of Sherri Rhodes and Tommy Hays, and Wyatt is the son of Tony and Lisa Causey.

The church family would like to invite everyone to join in Homecoming Services at Bethany Baptist of Baywood. Bible Study and Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m., church services at 10:30 a.m., and dinner on the grounds to follow. For information, call 719-1253. Tuesday, October 4 Walk the Red Carpet Health Fair 9 a.m. to 12 noon St. Alphonsus will hold their annual health fair “Walk the Red Carpet to Good Health” at the church. There will be over 30 vendors with health information as well as free screenings including cholesterol, EKG, and cardiovascular screenings. Doctors will be available for questions and concerns. Flu and Pneumonia shots will be available. Refreshments and door prizes will be part of this premier event. Everyone is invited. Wednesday, October 5 AARP Driver Safety Course 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The AARP Driver Safty Course will be held at Lane Regional Medical Center. This classroom refresher course for drivers age 50 and older will help you learn the effects of aging

on driving and how to adjust and remain safe on today’s roads. Most auto insurance companies provide a multiyear discount to course graduates. Class size is limited and registration is required. For information or to preregister, call 654-5263. Friday, October 7 CHS Hall of Fame This year’s Central High Hall of Fame Inductees will be the 1992, 1993, and 1995 State Championship Baseball Teams. The teams were coached by Randy Blanchard, a current member of the Hall of Fame. A reception for the inductees will be at the Central Middle cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. prior to the Central vs. Zachary game. The new inductees will be honored at halftime. Players of these teams should email Sid Edwards at eedwards@centralcss.org. 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 his time, talent, and energy to the betterment of St. Alphonsus Parish. Dead-

line Friday, Aug. 19. Nomination forms can be picked up in the church office or visit www.stalphonsusbr.org. Saturday, October 15 Alzheimer’s A Walk/Run to Remember • 8 a.m. The Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area will hold it’s annual A Walk/Run to Remember on the LSU Campus on the “Old Front Nine”, off Nicholson Ext. across from Patrick F. Taylor Hall, formerly called CEBA Building. Registration at 8 a.m., race at 9 a.m., and walk at 9:10 a.m. For information, visit www.BRhope.com. Saturday, October 15 Rosary Rally • 12 noon The Annual Public Square Rosary Rally will be held at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads and at the corner of Hooper and Greenwell Springs roads. Saturday, October 15 Baker High Class of 1981 The Baker High Class of 1981 will celebrate their 30-year reunion at the Crowne Plaza. The class seeks classmates from 1980, 1981, and 1982 classes. For information, email Suzie Watson Jullens at susanjullens@ gmail.com. Sunday, October 16 Aaulora’s Tea Party 1 to 4 p.m. A Tea Party fundraiser will be held for Aaulora Kesner and her family who lost their home to a fire back in July. Proceeds will be used to furnish her new bedroom and any other needs such as clothes, toys, etc. Tea party at 12221 Blackwater Road. Cost $25 (includes one child and one chaperone). Each girl will get a tea cup and saucer to take home, a wrist corsage, a party favor, and will get to make their own hair fascinator. Finger foods and beverages will be served. For information or tickets, contact Donna Dufour at 324-0851 or Gloria Chiek at 261-4844.

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Milestones Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths Anniversaries • Reunions

Simmons, Boulton Wed on June 25 at White Oak in BR

BATON ROUGE — Amanda Christine Simmons of Denham Springs and Thomas Alan Boulton of Greenwell Springs were wed in an 11 a.m. ceremony on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge. Rev. Brian Canutzen and Rev. William Boulton officiated. The bride is the daughter of David and Raeletta Simmons of Central. She is the granddaughter of Ray Brown and the late Helen Brown of York, Pa. and Irene Simmons and the late Monroe Simmons of Baton Rouge. Amanda is a graduate of Scotlandville Magnet High School and Pensacola Christian College. The groom is the son of Rev. William and Linda Boulton of Heidleberg, Miss. Tom is a graduate of Zachary High School and Louisiana State University. The bride was given away by her parents and was attended by her matron of honor, Miriah Garrard. Bridesmaids were Keri Elliot, Jamie Venable, and Leslie Avery. Junior bride was Julia Boulton, junior bridesmaid was Kendall Boulton,

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Amanda Simmons and Thomas Boulton were wed June 25 at White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge.

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Tara Kitchens and Steven Morris will exchange vows Oct. 15 at Greystone Country Club in Denham Springs.

Kitchens, Morris to Exchange Vows on Oct. 15 at Greystone

DENHAM SPRINGS — Tara Kitchens and Steven Morris will marry Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Greystone Country Club in Denham Springs. The bride-elect is the daughter of Tim and Tammy Kitchens. She is the granddaughter of Tommy and Phyllis Frazier and Jimmy and Jan Kitchens, all of Central. Tara is a graduate of Central High School and Baton Rouge Community College. She is employed with Dr. Gerard Bossier, D.D.S. Her fiancé is the son of Steve and Marylin Morris of Denham Springs. He is the grandson of Loise Harris and the late Clarence Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boulton Harris, Arnett Morris, and Barbara Steven Morris and Tara Kitchens and flower girl was Mallory Gar- Miley. rard. Steven is a graduate of North- at Superior Steel of Baton Rouge. The groom was attended by his east High School. He is employed The couple will reside in Pride. best man, Bruce Boulton. Groomsmen were Robert Bordelon and Steve Manning. Ringbearer was Kyle Boulton. The reception was held immediately following the ceremony at White Oak. Following a honeymoon trip to Cabo San Lucas, the couple will reside in Greenwell Springs.

Guidrys to Celebrate 72 Years

72nd wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. The couple was honored at a luncheon at Mike Anderson’s hosted by their two children and their spouses, Richard and Joanne Guidry of Zachary and Pat and Jessie Gill of Central. In addition to their son and daughter, the honorees have six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. The Guidrys were married at Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Baton Rouge on Sept. 7, 1939. Mrs. Guidry is the former Agnes Mr. and Mrs. Chester Guidry Sallier of Orange, Texas. He is a CENTRAL — Chester and Agnes World War II veteran and Exxon Guidry of Central celebrated their retiree.

Lane John-David Bailey

Brian and Jessica Bailey of Zachary are proud to announce the birth of their son, Lane John-David. He was welcomed home by big sister, Jeanne. Lane was born on June 30, 2011, at 9:02 a.m. at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary. He weighed seven pounds, six ounces, and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Nancy Bailey and the late Johnny D. Bailey of Pride and Belinda Johnson and the late David P. Johnson of Zachary.

OLD WORLD IMPORTS STOREWIDE SALE — Brother and sister Gabe and Telly McAdams, owners of Old World Imports, hope you’ll drop by and see them this weekend (Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-until). Telly said, “Stop by and check out our beautiful handmade furniture on your way to Lancaster House. We have a huge 4,000-square-foot building full of furniture, gift items, women’s accessories, and art.” 3925 Joor Rd. near Greenwell Springs Road.

8 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 22, 2011

Cats Lose Wide Open Duel with Woodlawn

Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — Despite a powerful offense led by junior quarterback Brett Courville, Central High dug itself a hole last Friday against Woodlawn and couldn’t get out. Woodlawn won 41-27. Starting five sophomores, Central is young! Coach Doug Dotson said, “This team has tremendous promise. They are very talented.

They’re going to get better week after week. What a fight they put up against Woodlawn! They never gave up. When the Panthers went up by three TD’s, Gary Triplet immediately answered with a 98-yard kickoff return.” Dotson was pleased with quarterback Courville, who amassed 284 yards and was responsible for three touchdowns. His longest run was 56 yards. “Give Woodlawn some credit,” Dotson said, “They are an out-

standing football team. I can’t say enough about Jamal Lofton. He was outstanding for the Panthers.” “We’ve played St. Thomas More, the No. 1 team in the state, and Woodlawn, which has as much talent as anyone.” Dotson gave credit to several Central players who performed well. Zach Hetrick had four tackles behind the line and Tony Ragusa was outstanding. After watching Gary Triplet set sail for 98 yards, Coach Dot-

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Photos by Woody Jenkins son said, “We’re going to get that young man the ball more.” Triplet has blazing speed — one of the fastest athletes in the state — and played double duty for the Wildcats. During the entire 2nd half, he played both offense and defense, something rarely seen in Central — or anywhere in 5A football these days in Louisiana. His speed was needed to defend against

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CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, Septembr 22, 2011 9

Central Meets Catholic at Memorial Friday

Woodlawn’s receivers. Devon Gale had a good night for the Wildcats, as did the entire offensive line. “You don’t rush for over 200 yards without the O-line doing well,” Dotson said. This Friday, Central plays traditional rival Catholic High at Memorial Stadium, starting at 7 p.m. It will be an unusual game. The two squads are normally battling for the District 4-5A championship and enter the game undefeated. This year, the two schools are in

different districts. Catholic High is 0-3, and Central is 1-2. “Don’t be deceived,” Dotson said, “Catholic played three outstanding teams — Zachary, Mandeville, and Denham Springs — all of which are undefeated. It’s a typical Catholic High team. Not flashy but well-coached and talented. They play hard. Be watching their running back Khalil Thomas and their Wildcat package. They run it much like J. R. Richardson did for us last year.”

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She attended Central High until the 12th grade when she was shipped to Glen Oaks under the busing plan. She’s been married to her husband, a pastor, for 39 years, and she is a mother and grandmother. She’s on the Executive Committee of the state Republican Party and has been president of the Denham Springs Republican Women’s Club. “I volunteered for Jindal and Vitter but this is my first time to be a candidate. I’ve worked for the betterment of our community for many years. I didn’t just show up,” she said. She has been endorsed by the Tea Party of Louisiana and LouisianaConservative.com. As a missionary to Latin America, she said she has seen what socialism can do to

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a country, and she wants no part of it. She is committed to improving our roads, especially a bridge over the Amite River at Hooper Road but opposes the Loop. Other candidates who spoke included Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, BESE member Chaz Roemer, the coroner, Dr. Shannon Cooper, and his challenger, Dr. Beau Clark. The Central City News will report on their remarks next week.

Coach Dotson asked Central fans to turn out en masse for the Catholic High game. “This is one of our most important rivalries. We need our entire Central community to be there in the stands Friday night. Catholic will try to black us out. So I’m asking Wildcat fans to wear white Friday night.” “I’m asking our fans to have patience with us. We have fewer than 20 seniors and five sophomores starting on offense. But they are homegrown and maturing quickly.”

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10 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 22, 2011

Central Private Falls to Parklane 41-0

CENTRAL PRIVATE fell 41-0 to Parklane Academy of McComb last Friday night at Rebel Field in Central. Central Private beat Adams County Christian last week 27-0.