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$364,000 Home In Village Lakes For Area Kids
Kim Arceneaux and Paxton Rivet
Profit on Mansion Will Be Used to Fund OLOL Kids Hospital
CENTRAL — Central area builders are completing construction of the 2011 Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Mansion at Village Lakes subdivision here in Central. The 2,600sq.ft., $364,000 mansion will be raffled off on Dec. 6 on WAFBTV. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at ololchildrens. org or by calling 877-757-2663.
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Special to the Central City News
CENTRAL — It’s hard to imagine anything could rattle a veteran pediatric emergency room nurse with 19 years of experience. But when nurse Kim Arceneaux’s four-week-old grandson, Paxton Rivet, stopped breathing one day at her office, that’s just how she felt — shaken, rattled, frozen, like her knees were about to buckle. As she spoke with 911 operators, she reached for a bulb syringe, began to suction Paxton’s airway, and he started to breathe again. But, after an ambulance ride to
LOTS OF ATTENTION — Paxton Rivet was closely monitored 24 hours a day during his stay at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital last year.
City Council Reapportionment Plan
Attorney Ruled Council Could Not Call Election CENTRAL — The decision by the Central City Council last week not to submit its proposed reapportionment plan to the voters in a referendum came after a legal ruling by City Attorney Sherri Morris that the City Council has no legal authority to call such an election. Morris told the Council mem-
bers that the Lawrason Act, which governs municipalities such as Central, does not give cities the power to call elections for such purposes. The City Council can call an election to ask voters whether to authorize certain taxes and issue bonds but not for other matters.
White, Mannino Debate Senate Race at SLU Megan Mosher
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litical forum at the Student Union Theatre at Southeastern Louisiana University Monday evening. Asked about the current governance structure for higher eduction, White and Mannino said there is too much duplication and the boards should be merged. White
said there should be one board for the University of Louisiana System which governs Southeastern and one for the community colleges. When questioned if TOPS should be more selective, White said funding TOPS is a necessity because it See WIDE on Page 2
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HAMMOND — Education was a major focus of questions for Senate District 6 candidates Bodi White and Mike Mannino during the po-
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SENATE CANDIDATES IN HAMMOND — Rep. Bodi White (left) and Mike Mannino debated the issues for an hour in a televised debate Monday night at the SLU Student Union.
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PLANNING SESSION — Central principals and administrators at the opening session of the first in a series of meetings to help develop a strategic plan for the Central school system. Parents, teachers, and other interested persons broke into smaller groups to talk about the positive aspects of the school system and about how to make the system better.
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is the state’s most popular program. Mannino said there should be some standard that high school students must work towards. “We have a lot of kids going to college just taking a free ride and not getting what they should be getting out of it because we’re not putting enough incentive there or enough requirements on them maintaining the scholarship,” Mannino said. Both men said education is important to workforce development, but they agree it should come through technical schools and community colleges that teach laborgeared courses. “Now we’re producing college graduates who can’t get a job,” White said. “We need to teach our kids it’s OK to work with your hands.” Both agreed another system besides tenure should be utilized in hiring and retaining teachers. “Tenure has a detrimental effect on education,” Mannino said. “It should be a merit-based system.” White said he is OK with doing away with tenure as long as there is a contract system in place that would allow some job security for teachers. The two differed widely on the issue of allowing universities to increase their own tuition. “As long as the state’s financing higher education, we can’t have them unilaterally raising tuition,” Mannino said.
HAMMOND DEBATE — Hammond Mayor Mason Foster (right) and Senate candidate Mike Mannino at the Senate debate Monday night at SLU in Hammond.
“It’s become unaffordable for a lot of people.” White, on the other hand, felt universities should be allowed more autonomy in raising fees. “Let them run their own business,” White said, stating he supports the GRAD Act that forces the schools to have better retention rates. Regarding the public school system, both candidates said micromanagement from the school board is a problem. Mannino said the school board should not be directly
involved in the day-to-day activities of the schools and should let the principals do their jobs. “We should have a single board. There are too many boards doing the same thing,” Mannino said. Both said they were in favor of term limits for school board members. “I don’t have a problem with term limits,” White said. “It should be a local decision.” Tangipahoa Other questions concerned the amount of representation they would give Tangipahoa Parish, which is a relatively small section of the new District 6. White promised to have an office in either Ponchatoula or Hammond, with representatives who have specific office hours designed to meet the needs of the parish. “I won’t have a representative in Tangipahoa Parish, because
I’m going to be here myself. I’m a hands-on guy,” Mannino said. Asked about the possibility of continuing the widening of Interstate 12 through Tangipahoa Parish Mannino said the need for it would have to be assessed. “If that is a real need, then it should be a priority,” Mannino aid, stating there are a lot of federal dollars tied up in the widening projects. White countered by pointing out about three quarters of the current widening projects in Livingston and St. Tammany parishes are funded by state dollars. White said the widening should be pushed past Walker and through Tangipahoa. “It will happen,” he said. Both said they thought the number of senators Tangipahoa now have will be beneficial for the parish. Both also said they do not always vote along party lines and would maintain autonomy between their position as senator and the wishes of the governor. “I will work with the governor, but when the governor has issues and I can’t vote for them, I’ll tell him straight to his face, I can’t support that,” White said, pointing out his history of gaining compromise in the House. Mannino agreed, stating, “There’s 144 representatives that have been elected by the people that should make the decisions.” Taxes, privatization Both candidates said they would be in favor of cutting taxes and providing more tax incentives. Mannino said he would specifically be in favor of abolishing the state income tax. “That is one of the most business friendly moves you can make,” he said.White said he previously voted against abolishing the tax, stating it came with no plan on how to replace that revenue in funding areas such as education. “I’ll vote for it, but I can’t be irresponsible,” White said. Courtesy of Hammond Daily Star The Best Price In Roofing & Sheet Metal Services
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Louisiana’s 1st Statewide School Report Card
Bellingrath, Tanglewood Get A+, Central High A- on Report Card Central Schools Among Highest Ranked in State Based on Tests And Attendance
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BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education issued its first-ever school report cards Wednesday, and three Central schools were among the handful in the state which got letter grades of A. Bellingrath Hills Elementary (pre-K through 1st grade) and Tanglewood Elementary (2nd and 3rd grades) received A+ ratings from the state, while Central High School received an A- rating. The scores are based on a combination of factors but mostly scores on standardized tests with about 10 percent based on attendance. Central Intermediate School earned a B grade, and Central Middle School earned a C. Overall, Central schools re-
GREAT REPORT CARD — Luc Provost, a student at Tanglewood Elementary School in Central, shows off his school’s Report Card grade of A+, which was issued by the Louisiana Department of Education Wednesday. Tanglewood, which has had the No. 1 3rd graders in the state for the past two years, is firmly established as one of the best schools in the state. At right, Tanglewood principal Sandy Davis and assistant principal Jason Fountain display a banner in front of Tanglewood Wednesday, proclaiming the school’s recognition.
ceived a B. Only one school system, neighboring Zachary, received an overall A grade for its entire system. Central was one of only 10 school systems that received a
B. The East Baton Rouge Parish school system received a D. Sandy Davis, principal at Tanglewood, said she was very excited about the school’s first-ever report
card. The school’s number grade was 122. “We were hoping for 120 or better,” Mrs. Davis said. “We were especially pleased that we exceeded our growth target for the year,” she said. Actually, Tanglewood far exceeded the state’s expectations. Last year, Tanglewood scored at 112, and the state said it expected a score of 114 this year. But Tanglewood scored 122. How does Tanglewood do it? Mrs. Davis said, “We have high expectations, and everyone shares those expectations — our staff and our students. We work as a team. Everybody cheers for everybody. We ask kids to do their best, and they come to school willing to do that.” One of the remarkable things about Tanglewood’s performance is the fact that 58 percent of the students are at or near the poverty line. The home life of many of its students is very difficult, Mrs. Davis said, but they rise to the challenge at Tanglewood. Tanglewood performed slightly better than its corresponding school in the Zachary school system. “I think we can do better next year!” Mrs. Davis said.
Central Schools Report Card Issued by Louisiana Department of Education Based on Test Scores (90%) and Attendance (10%)
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To Benefit OLOL Children’s Hospital
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Drawing in December Will Yield Someone $364,000 Home in Village Lakes in Central
OLOL Children’s Hospital Mansion in Village Lakes in Central.
Raffle tickets are $100 each.
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Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, Paxton stopped breathing again in the pediatric emergency room. He had to be placed on a ventilator. As Kim explains it, “when they are that young, if you don’t protect their airway they will tire out — they just can’t keep going.” Paxton remained on the ventilator for the next 18 days in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at the hospital, where specialists continued to study his case. During those days, Paxton exhibited a myriad of problems, ranging from severe gastrointestinal reflux to pneumonia to the beginning of liver failure. He was seen by countless pediatricians on staff. For that, Kim is thankful, saying, “Having a hospital nearby that specializes in children is of number one importance to any mother, grandmother, father, grandfather — anyone who has children. Because when you need those specialists,
Bishop Robert Meunch blessed home.
Village Lakes Subdivision in Central, donated the lot. The mansion, situated on the lake, is a beautiful 2,600-square-foot home valued at $364,000 with four bedrooms and three baths. Kim says it’s about more than just winning a house, that “it’s about giving to the children’s hospital so that we are able to have the Bishop Robert Meunch and officials of OLOL and local builders best equipment, the best specialists, cream of the crop for when that you need them now.” Today Paxton is a healthy, happy the child needs it.” Paxton was eventually weaned one-year-old who is doted on by off the breathing machine but re- his family and especially his grand- This is the 10th year of the manmained hospitalized for 28 days. mother, who works shifts in the pe- sion project sponsored by the CapiDoctors finally sent him home with diatric emergency room at OLOL tal Region Builders Association. Chances to win this home are $100 oxygen and a breathing monitor. Children’s Hospital. Kim says doctors told them the Kim has taken her gratitude one each and on sale now at ololchilunderlying causes for all Paxton’s step further, literally building on her drens.org. You may also call tolldifficulties were “like a perfect need to give back to the children’s free 877-757-2663. The name of this storm. He had reflux which caused hospital that saved her grandson’s year’s winner will be announced on the choking episode that led to his life. She and her husband Ronnie Dec. 6 on WAFB Channel 9. not breathing. His older sister was Arceneaux operate KM-Ron Buildat home with croup so (exposure ers and are lead builders on the 2011 to) that could have been the icing OLOL Children’s Hospital Manon the cake. He was also born four sion. That mansion is being raffled $6 for first 10 words. $10 for 11 to 20 words, weeks early.” now to benefit lifesaving care at $15 for 21 to 30 words. $20 for 31 to 40 OLOL Children’s Hospital. They words. $25 for one column inch classified ad. Call 261-5055. Must be paid in are joined by four other building display advance. To pay by credit card, go to www. companies — RamCo Residential centralcitynews.us and click “Pay Now” on left. Then email ad copy to centralciBuilders, Rabalais Homes, Gafford the Or mail or hand Builders, and JBS Companies. Dan tynews@hotmail.com. deliver check and ad copy to Central City and Cheree Brown, developers of News, 13567 Hooper, Central, LA 70818.
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CHS Hall of Fame Honored Friday CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:
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. October 7 through 9 St. Isidore Octoberfest Fair St. Isidore, corner of Plank and Thomas roads, is having it’s 51st Octoberfest Fair. Friday 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 12 noon to 6 p.m. There will be rides, food, live music, live auction, raffles, bingo, and horseshoe tournament. Saturday, October 8 CHS ROTC Jambalaya Fundraiser 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Central High School ROTC will be selling jambalaya dinners at the Walgreen’s at 6515 Sullivan Road. Saturday, October 8 BBQ Chicken Dinners 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bethany Baptist Church of Baywood, 40963 Greenwell Springs Road, will be selling BBQ chicken dinners for a youth fundraiser. For information or tickets, call 572-8790 or 572-8778. 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. Deadline Friday, Aug. 19. Nomination forms can be picked up in the church office or visit www.stalphonsusbr.org. Tuesday, October 11 Diabetes Support Group • 6 p.m. You’re invited to Lane Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes Support Group. Registration is not required. For information, contact Sherri Brady, RN at 658-4583. October 14, 21, and 28 Swamp Haunted Hikes 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Trade scares and screams for laughter and learning this Halloween at Swamp Haunted Hikes at BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp, 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy. Participants learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other creepy critters as they visit educational stations along the trail. Kids may wear a costume and should bring a flashlight. Registration is not required, and cost is $6 per person. For information, call 757-8905. Saturday, October 15 Marching Band Festival • 9:30 a.m. Dutchtown High School in Geismar will host its 6th Annual Invitational
THE CENTRAL ROTARY CLUB held its first major fundraiser. The Fishing Tournament was well attended at False River in New Roads. The event including cash prizes, a silent auction, door prizes, and jambalaya by Jerry Lee. The Central Rotarians were delighted to present the Central Community Assistance Foundation with a check for $3,200. Rotary club president Jennifer Hinton presented the check at the club’s weekly luncheon held at Sammy’s in Central.
Marching Festival at Griffin Stadium. Twenty-two bands, including the Central High Wildcats, will perform. Gates open at 9:30 a.m., first performance at 11 a.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, and is free to those under five and over 65. For information, contact Margaret Schlaudecker at royandmarg@eatel.net. 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. October 15 through 31 Pumpkin Patch Blackwater United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch is coming! All proceeds go to benefit missions supported by the church. Times are weekdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a silent auction for a homemade autumn design quilt. The quilt was designed and stitched by Christine Resweber. The auction will be begin Sat., Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. and will end at 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 29. There will be a Car Show, featuring games, hayrides, and food on Saturday, Oct. 22 and a Crafts Fair will be held Oct. 28 and 29. KLOVE radio will be broadcasting from the car show and Menchies Frozen Yogurt will be offering taste treats! Bring the whole family! For information, contact the church office at 261-4646. Sunday, October 16 Jazz Picnic • 1 to 4 p.m. There will be a Jazz Picnic on the Great Lawn at Village of Magnolia. Live entertainment by Back-N-2.
BLACKWATER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH’S PUMPKIN PATCH — The Pumpkin Patch is coming! Pumpkins go on sale Saturday, Oct. 15 and goes through Monday, Oct. 31. All proceeds go to benefit missions supported by the church. Times are weekdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A silent auction for a homemade autumn design quilt (right photo), designed and stitched by Christine Resweber, will begin Sat., Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. and will end Sat., Oct. 29 at 4 p.m.
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. Tuesday, October 18 CCA Candidate Forum • 7 p.m. The Central Community Alliance will host a Candidate Forum at the newly renovated Central High Theatre. Moderator for the Forum will be Mike Steele, WBRZ Capitol Correspondent. Candidates speaking will be for State Senate Districts 6 and 13, State House Districts 64 and 65, EBRP Sheriff and Coroner, and B.E.S.E. District 6. Each candidate
will be given equal time to introduce and make an opening statement and then given equal time to answer questions from moderator. Questions will be related to the issues that pertain to how the candidate will represent the City of Central. You may submit suggested questions on the CCA website at www.CentralCommunityAlliance. org. Thursday, October 20 A Night on the Bayou • 5:30 p.m. The City of Central Chamber of Commerce will present “A Night on the Bayou” featuring Troy Landry of “Swamp People.” The event will be at the Central High Gym. General admission is $35 per person. Catering by Kristenwood Catering. For information, call 261-5818. Saturday, October 22 Central Area Horse Show • 10 a.m. The Central Area Horse Show, sponsored by the Deep South Stock Horse Show Association, will be held at the Shady Park Arena on Greenwell Springs Road. Judged and timed events in four age groups. Beginners welcome. For info, www.dsshsa.org. October 24 through 31 Pumpkin Carving Contest Health Care Options, Inc. is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. Carve a pumpkin for a good cause and support the Breast Cancer Foundation and HCO Hospice program. Donation is $10. Pumpkins will be judged on Oct. 31 with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Take a photo of your pumpkin and send it to trudybihm@hcohome.com. To enter, contact Trudy Bihm at 262-7091. See CENTRAL PRIVATE on Page 7
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Milestones
RODGER, LaBARTHE
Vicki Rodger and Kody LaBarthe will wed Friday, Oct. 28 at the Old Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge.
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Melissa Nauta and Jeffrey Harris were married Aug. 5 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Central.
ernor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Keith and Cindy Rodger of Madisonville. She is the granddaughter of the late Alastair and Maisie Rodger of Galashiels, Scotland, and Rita Bell and the late Murray Bell of Kenner. Vicki is a graduate of George Watson’s College High School in Edinburgh, Scotland, and Louisiana State University. She is employed with Ernst and Young in Buffalo, N.Y. Her fiancé is the son of Darren LaBarthe of Metairie and Jenny Forest of Central. He is the grandson of Linda LaBarthe Breashears and Henry LaBarthe, both of Baton Rouge, Jim and Sarah Peterson Kody LaBarthe and Vicki Rodger Sylvest of Clinton, and the late Bill Cleveland. Kody is a graduate of Denham Springs High School and Louisiana State University. He is pursuing his masters of divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is employed at Randall BATON ROUGE — Vicki Rodger Baptist Church in Buffalo, N.Y. and Kody LaBarthe will marry Fri- The couple will reside in Bufday, Oct. 28, 2011, at the Old Gov- falo, N.Y.
The bride is the daughter of Tony and Beth Nauta of Central. She is the granddaughter of the late John and Anna Nauta, Sr. and V.J. and Katie Dispenza. The bridegroom is the son of Todd and Reneé Harris of Prairieville and Caroline “Willie” and Harold Harris of Denham Springs. He is the grandson of the late J.V. and Helen McBride and E.C. “Cheyenne” and Billie Jean Harris. The bride was attended by her maid of honor, Chelsea Ashford. Bridesmaids were Nicole Dispenza, Jennifer Efferson, Marie Langlois, Lauren Sparks, and Amber Harris. The bridegroom was attended by his best man, Kevin McLin. Groomsmen were Beau Braud, Delton Fairbanks, Michael Efferson, Jarod McBride, and Tony Nauta, Jr. Ushers were Phillip Nauta and Joshua Harris. Readers were Jay LeBlanc and Reneé Harris. Soloist was Ashton Langlois and pianist was Sarah Love. A reception took place at Fraternal Order of Police Hall catered by PresStone’s Catering. Following a wedding trip to Dominican Repub- BATON ROUGE — Sophia Jawei lic, the couple resides in Central. Elliott will marry Nicholas Paul LeBlanc on Dec. 16, 2011, in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony at Foster Road Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Phillip and Wendy Elliott of Baton Rouge. She is the granddaughter of Otis Phillip Elliott, Sr. and Anna Louise Thompson of Lexington, Ky. and Tsai Hsu Luo and the late Chi-Ming Luo of Taipei, Taiwan. Sophia is a graduate of Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Louisiana State University. She is pursuing a doctorate of physical therapy at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Ala. Crab Cakes Her fiancé is the son of Larry Served with sweet pepper slaw and Marsha LeBlanc of Central. and Dijon mustard cream He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Muffuletta Charles Nelson of Zachary and Ham, pepperoni, salami, provolone, and olive salad Mrs. Hazel LeBlanc and the late served on Focaccia George LeBlanc of Brusly. The Cochon Nicholas is a graduate of CenSlow roasted pork shoulder with tral High School, Louisiana State caramelized onion spread and University, and Dallas Theological apple bourbon BBQ Seminary. He is the pastor of Censerved on a bun tral Bible Church in Central. The Brockwell
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CENTRAL — Melissa Nauta of Central and Jeffrey Harris of Denham Springs were married in a 7 p.m. ceremony on Aug. 5, 2011, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Fr. Mike Moroney officiated.
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Central Private Fundraiser Oct. 29 Continued from Page 5
Wednesday, October 26 Fall Festival • 6 to 8 p.m. Galilee Baptist Church, 11050 Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road, will have their annual Fall Festival. October 28 through 31 Haunted House A Haunted House and family fun activities will be held at 6010 Wet Creek Ave. in the back of Forest Glen Estates. The haunted house will be open 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28 through 30 and 6 to 10 p.m. on Halloween night. Plus on Halloween night there will be a trick or treat hay ride and games for the small children. Donations of nonperishable foods will be collected for the Central City Food Bank. Find us on Facebook at Blood Creek Manor. Saturday, October 29 Annual Dinner/Raffle and Live Auction • 7 p.m. Central Private Parents’ Club will hold its’ Annual Dinner/Raffle and Live Auction in the high school gym. Tickets are now on sale! There will be a live auction following dinner. Remember there are only 300 tickets available! For information or to make a donation, call 261-3313. Saturday, October 29 Fall Festival • 5 p.m. Grace United Pentecostal Church, 13845 Hooper Road, will have their annual Fall Festival. There will be trunk or treat, inflatables, games, hayrides, and more! For information, visit www.graceupc.com. Thank you for not wearing scary costumes. Monday, October 31 On-Site Mammography Screening 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Health Care Options, Inc. and Woman’s Hospital is offering On-Site Screening Mammography at the La Central Plaza, 6639 Sullivan Road. Bring your insurance card and remember to obtain a doctor’s order. Contact
event is free and open to all children, toddlers through the 6th grade. Lots of games, inflatable slide and jumper, maze, candy, snacks, food, and lots of fun! For information, call the church office at 275-3382. Monday, October 31 Fall Festival • 6 to 8:30 p.m. Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell Springs Road, will have their annual Fall Festival. There will be hayrides, horses, inflatables, a Christian illusionist, concessions, and plenty of fun games for the kids to play. This event is open to the whole community. Wednesday, November 2 Free Prenatal Class • 6 p.m. Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a free prenatal class in the Staff Development Classroom. “The Pregnancy Workshop” is an overview of what to expect for the soon-to-be NEW NAVY CHAPLAIN — Rev. Aaron McGuffee (right), formerly associate pastor at mom. Partners are welcome to attend. Zoar Baptist Church in Central, has been named a Chaplain by the United States Navy. Child care is not provided. RegistraRev. McGuffee will go through the Navy’s program and be commissioned. He said he tion is required. Call 654-5263 to regwill remain as pastor of First Baptist of Kilbourne, LA. Congratulating McGuffee during ister. a visit to Baton Rouge was Rev. Jay Avance, pastor First Baptist Church of Baker, LA. Friday, November 4 Blood Drive • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Trudy Bihm at 262-7091 to schedule The staff and congregation of Co- United Blood Services will hold a an appointment. mite Baptist Church, 12250 Greenwell blood drive at Lane Regional Medical Springs Road, invites you to join us for Center. The blood drive is open to the Monday, October 31 our annual Fall Fun Fest. This special public and registration is not required. Fall Fun Fest • 6 to 8 p.m. Donors are encouraged to sign up online at www.bloodhero.com, sponsor code: LaneRegional. Evan Joseph Buuck November 15 through 17 Lou and Lynsey (Lavergne) CHS Library Book Fair Buuck are proud to announce the A Library Book Fair will be held at birth of their second son, Evan Jothe Central High School Library. seph. He was welcomed home by Thursday, December 1 big brother, Landon James. Zoar Baptist Church Ladies’ Evan was born July 21, 2011, Christmas Bazaar and Dinner at 12:08 p.m. He weighed six If you are interested in being a venpounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 dor for the Zoar Baptist Church Lainches long. dies’ Christmas Bazaar and Dinner, Proud great-grandfather is Arcontact Sonya at sonya.aydell@gmail. com or 261-3434. Booth rentals are chie Cormier of Central. $30 and deadline to apply is Sunday, Nov. 6.
Noah James Badeaux
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JD and Katalynn (Creel) Badeau are proud to announce the birth of their son, Noah James. Noah was born on July 31, 2011, at 6:19 p.m. at the Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Ricky and Becky Creel, John and Sharon Badeaux, and Tracie and Paul Greely.
ADA MORAIN MARCANTEL celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends at a surprise party on Sept. 17, 2011, at Lovett Road Park. She was born Sept. 11, 1921, to Linda and Nicodemus Morain of LeBeau. She was one of 10 children. She later married the late Marion Joseph Marcantel and was blessed with four children. Ada relocated to Central from Baton Rouge 11 years ago. She enjoys gardening and spending time with her family including her children, eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Matt and Ashley (Crafton) Harding are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Mattie Lynn. Mattie was born on June 27, 2011, at 2:39 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and was 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Glyn and Mona Harding of Pride, Debbie Crafton of Central, and Doug and Janet Crafton of Baton Rouge.
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Central Starts District 4-5A Play with
ACTION AGAINST ST. AMANT — Central High quarterback Brett Courville (9) passes and rushes for long gain, while John Davis (44) gets bear hugs for the Gators.
Wildcat Stadium left Central coaches buzzing about the outlook Editor, Central City News for the future with the remarkable talent they see among freshmen, CENTRAL — Wednesday night’s sophomores, and juniors this year. Central junior varsity game at The JV game was in stark con Woody Jenkins
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tract to the varsity’s loss against St. Amant (35-14) last Friday night at home. Central head coach Doug Dotson said it was the Wildcats’ poorest performance of the season. Central (2-3) is actually much better than its record would indicate because of the high caliber teams it has played. Now Coach Dotson and the Wildcats face the start of the real season. “Right now, as we begin district play this Friday night against Zachary, everybody is 0-0 for the season. It’s a fresh start and our goal remains to win another District Championship.” That will be a tall order when the Zachary Broncos (4-1) arrive at
Wildcat Stadium for Friday’s kickoff at 7 p.m. It’s the best Zachary team in years. “Every game is a must-win now,” Dotson said Wednesday. “Our kids are working very hard, and so are our coaches. We’ve had a great week in practice. Zachary is See ARRIVAL on Page 9
Zachary at Central
Wildcat Stadium 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 Last Week’s Game: St. Amant 35 Central 14 Photos by Rhonda Gerald
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Arrival of Arch-Rival Zachary Friday
CENTRAL STANDOUTS — Central High quarterback Brett Courville (9) runs for TD, while Zach Evans (27) fights for yardage, and Devon Gales (5) passes for long gain.
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a good football team, well coached, and loaded with talent. On paper, this game will be all-Zachary, but fortunately, it won’t be played on paper but rather in Wildcat Stadium. Our men are not intimidated by Zachary.” “Zachary has a very solid scheme. They are especially solid
Donations will be collected for the Whitney Taylor Scholarship Fund during the Central-Zachary game Friday, October 7
on defense. But against Dutchtown, they gave up big plays. We have to be able to do that also, in order to win.” “We have no bigger rival than Zachary, and we need our fans to be out at Wildcat Stadium to give us some help. Your support could be the difference between victory and defeat.” Dotson praised last week’s performance by defensive linemen Zach Hetrick and Joey Jarreau. He also spoke highly of Gary Triplet and his 56-yard TD. Gary has become an explosive threat who can change a game on a moments’ notice. Dotson said Dalton Holdman’s surgery went well Monday.
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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Wildcat Spirit vs. Zachary 7 p.m.Friday
Central mascot Willie the Wildcat
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Kerry Kendrick Got 11 of 12 to Win ‘Pick 12’ CENTRAL — Kerry Kendrick of 21124 Strickland Rd. was the winner of Week Six in the Oak Point Fresh Market Pick 12 Football Contest, according to results announced by Central City News on Monday. Kendrick correctly predicted the outcome of 11 of the 12 games in the contest. One other contestant, James H. Carter, Jr. of 14344 Sunnyhill Ave., also successfully predicted 11 of the 12 winners. However, in case of a tie, a drawing is conducted to determine the winner. This week’s drawing was conducted by Jill Miller of Central Drug Store. Kendrick will receive a $50 gift certificate from Oak Point and both he and Carter will have a chance in an end-of-season draw-
ing for a 55-inch widescreen color HDTV. Pick 12 Football Contest Entry Forms for Week Seven (games of Oct. 7-9) appeared in the Oak Point ad on Page 16 of the Central City News for Thursday, Sept. 29. In order to participate in Week Seven contest, bring those forms to Oak Point Fresh Market by 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7. Pick 12 Football Contest Entry Forms for Week Eight (games of Oct. 14-16) can be found in Oak Point’s ad on Page 12 of the Thursday, Oct. 6 edition of the Central City News. In order to participate in Week Eight’s contest, bring those forms to Oak Point Fresh Market by 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14. The following are the top per-
forming contestants for Week Six in the Pick 12 competition. Standings will be updated in each week’s Central City News. Pick 12 Football Contest Results for Week Six (Games of Sept. 30-Oct. 2)
*Winner Kerry Kendrick* 11-1 James H. Carter, Jr. 11-1 Ryan Meador 10-2 Billy Bean 10-2 Lynn Kuber 10-2 Wes Meador 10-2 Herschel Dean 9-3 Jenny Martelo 9-3 Don Davis 9-3 Larry Easley 9-3 Winston Vass 9-3 Ralph Washington 9-3 Don Scharwath 9-3 Mike Mire 9-3 Lynn Kuber 9-3
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Central High Wildcat Football
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Follow the Wildcats Every Friday Through the Playoffs
Central High Wildcats’ wide receiver Trevor Harding
Central High School WILDCATS 2011 Football Schedule
Central beat East Feliciana 7-2 in the jamboree All Regular Season Games on Friday at 7 p.m.
Sept. 2 ISTROUMA Record 1-0
W 43-0
Lamonte Janeau scored 3 TD’s for Wildcats
Sept. 9 St. Thomas More L 24-0 Record 1-1
Central loses to No. 1 team in state
Sept. 16 WOODLAWN L 41-27 Record 1-2
RB Gary Triplet kickoff return for 98-yard TD QB Brett Courville ran for 2 TD’s and passed for 1TD
Sept. 23 Catholic High W 34-19
Record 2-2
QB Brett Courville ran for 1 TD and passed for 3 TD’s incl. 19 and 57 yards to Triplet and 67 yards to Gales
Sept. 30 ST. AMANT
L 35-14
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58-yard TD run by Gary Triplet
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Sports Injuries: The Danger of Concussions By Woody Jenkins
Checking Up at St. Alphonsus Health Fair
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CENTRAL
Health & Fitness GUIDE
From Acupuncture to Dentists to Fitness
ST. ALPHONSUS HEALTH FAIR — Dot Harrison and Liz Payne with Kathy Prejean of OLOL; librarian Anne Lemmon and Carolyn Price, and Marlene Delatte and Pat Guercio.
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Health & Fitness Guide
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Acupuncture
Ashley Johnson Licensed Acupuncturist Lane Regional Medical Ctr. Bon Point Acupuncture and Herbs 4710 McHugh Rd., Zachary 658-6624
After Hour Clinics
Central STAT Care New Business! 11055 Shoe Creek Dr. Central 261-4493 Lake After Hours New Location! 8751 Sullivan Rd. Central 262-8377
Ambulance
Acadian Ambulance Service 1-500-259-1111 East Baton Rouge EMS 911
Chiropractors
Central Chiropractic Clinic Butler, Damon Dr. 8755 Sullivan Rd., Ste. A Central 706-0454 Roth, Dr. Rich 32350 Hwy. 16, Bldg. C Denham Springs 664-1456 Underwood, Don Dr. Underwood, Brent Dr. 11851 Coursey Blvd. 293-1700
Day Spas
Entourage 17651 Greenwell Springs Central 261-6790
Judy’s Heavenly Hair & Skin 13933 Greenwell Springs Central 261-0550 North Point Spa 18901 Greenwell Springs Central 261-2225 www.northpointspa.com The Looking Glass Beauty Lounge 12756 Hooper Road Central 261-1900
Dentists
Bossier, Gerard J. Dr. 14127 Greenwell Springs Rd. Central 261-0043 Browning, Scott R., DDS 9053 Sullivan Rd. Central 261-9000 Central Dental Care Hebert, James H. DDS Henderson, Jacob F. DDS
Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic
11055 Shoe Creek Dr. Central, La. 70818
225.261.4493
Ear, Nose & Throat
ENT Medical Center Boone, Ryan Dr. Hall, Christian Dr. 6110 Main St., Ste. D, Zachary 658-6220
Fitness Centers/Yoga
Healthcare When You Want Where You Want Why choose Central STAT Care?
Bryan Barrett, MD Michael Romaguera, MD
11424 Sullivan Rd. Central 261-6645 Central Oaks Dental Care Prudhome, David K. DDS 16606 Greenwell Springs Rd. Central 262-4150 Raborn, Timothy R. DDS 10954 Joor Rd. 261-3360 Smith, John McHugh Dr. 15110 Wax Rd. Central 261-1580 Vaughn, Walter J. DDS 13323 Hooper Rd. Central 261-8050 Weilbacher, Stephen J. DDS 2321 Drusilla Lane Baton Rouge 928-3384
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Aerobics by Roxanne Central 261-5539 Anytime Fitness 11231 Lovett Rd. Central 456-5156 Central Karate 8879 Sullivan Rd. Central 261-6326 Curves of Central 13579 Hooper Rd. Central 262-8040 Delta Barbell 12533 Sullivan Rd. Central 268-7688 Langston’s Taekwondo 13421 Hooper Rd. Central 261-5825 Massage and Yoga, LLC Gill, Heidi LMT 261-1956 massageandyogaincentral.com Perfect Balance Gymnastics 14645 Greenwell Springs Rd. Central 262-4966 Snap Fitness 14395 Greenwell Springs Rd.
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CENTRAL
Health & Fitness GUIDE
to Health Food to Hospitals to Imaging
VOLUNTEERS Anita Sides and Barbara Guerin; sisters Betty Hebert and Dee LeSage, and Pat McCarroll and Stephanie Gaudin, St. Alphonsus nurse and event organizer
Central 261-5008 Snap Fitness of Central 18513 Magnolia Bridge Dr. Central 261-6119 Spectrum Fitness Clubs 11424 Sullivan Rd. Central 261-8405 1326 Church St. Zachary 654-3800 145 Aspen Square Denham Springs 70726 667-6789 spectrumfitness.com X-Treme All-Stars 14645 Greenwell Springs Rd. Central 262-4966 Yoglates II 3753 Perkins Rd., Ste. A Baton Rouge 381-0699 www.yoglates2.com
Health Food
Central Smoothie King Nutritional Lifestyle Centers 14455 Wax Rd., Ste. AA Central 262-4422 Owner: Patty Tate Manager: Don Tate Paradise Smoothie 18564 Magnolia Bridge Rd. Central 261-8881
Hearing/Hearing Aids ACL Hearing & Balance 11424 Sullivan Rd. Bldg. A, Ste. B-2 Central 927-7011
Home Health Care Agencies
Chase Health Care, Inc. Administrator: Jennifer Starns 4910 Monticello Blvd., Ste. B Baton Rouge 274-1444 Global Health Mgt. Systems 6659 Sullivan Rd. 261-0160 Health Care Options, Inc. Administrator: Maxie McCrary 6639 Sullivan Rd. 771-1881 Hospice of Baton Rouge Administrator: Kathryn Grigsby 9063 Siegen Lane, Ste. A Baton Rouge 751-8668 Lane Home Health, An Affiliate of Lane Regional Medical Center Administrator: Judy Carter 6300 Main St. 658-4150
Hospitals
Baton Rouge General Medical Center 3600 Florida Blvd. 8585 Picardy Ave. Baton Rouge 765-6565 brgeneral.org Earl K. Long Medical Center 5825 Airline Hwy.
Baton Rouge 358-1000 lsuhsc.edu Lane Regional Medical Center 6300 Main St. Zachary 70791 658-4000 LaneRMC.org Ochsner Medical Center
17000 Medical Center Dr. Baton Rouge 70816 752-2470 ochsner.org/br Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center 5000 Hennessy Blvd. Baton Rouge 70808 765-6565 ololrmc.com
Woman’s Hospital 9050 Airline Hwy. Baton Rouge 927-1300
Imaging
Central Imaging Center 11424 Sullivan Rd.
See FROM MASSAGE on Page 16
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CENTRAL
Health & Fitness GUIDE
From Massage to Optometry to Pharmacy
ST. ALPHONSUS HEALTH FAIR — Evelyn Gibson, Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge; Candance Bennett, ER Research and Tonita Poche. and Holly Hanley and Lorie Steele. Continued from Page 15
Central
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Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Oakwood Village Assisted Living & Alzheimer’s Community 4400 McHugh Rd. Zachary 658-8888
Senior Residences of Central 11837 Hooper Rd. Central 261-3070 Williamsburg Senior Living Community 5445 Government St. Baton Rouge 929-8917 Zachary Manor 6161 Main St. Zachary 654-6893
Optometrists
Eyemax Family Optical 11424 Sullivan Rd. Central 262-8141 Rogers Regional Eye Center Rogers, Kevin A. OD Williamson, Baron J. MD
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Orthodontics
Harbour Orthodontics Dr. John Harbour Greenwell Springs Rd. at Sullivan Central 923-2060 Sherman, Stephen L. DDS, MS Balhoff, David A. DDS 14465 Wax Rd. Central 769-1276 www.shermanbalhoff.com
Orthopaedic
Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic
Dr. R. David Rabalais Dr. N. Whatley North Point Family Clinic 18901 Greenwell Springs Central 658-1808
Pharmacy
Central Drug Store 13565 Hooper Rd. 261-6200 Walgreen’s 6515 Sullivan Rd. Central 261-5497 CVS Sullivan at Wax Central 261-6541
Physical Rehabilitation Centers Baton Rouge General
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From Physical Therapy to Physicians
ST. ALPHONSUS HEALTH FAIR — Ms. Carmen Fruge being tested by Charlene Yang, Ochsner RN; and Shirley LaPorte, John Desselle, and Jeannine Cockerham.
Medical Center 3600 Florida Blvd., Picardy Ave Baton Rouge 387-7000 Beaver Creek Health & Rehab Dr. Rich Roth 32350 LA Hwy. 16, Bldg. C Baton Rouge 664-1456 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital 8595 United Plaza Blvd. Baton Rouge 927-0567 Lane Rehabilitation Center 4601 McHugh Rd. Zachary 658-6800 Ochsner Medical Center of Baton Rouge 17000 Medical Center Dr. Baton Rouge 752-2470
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center 5000 Hennessy Blvd. Baton Rouge 765-6565
Physical Therapy
Central Physical Therapy 13111 Hooper Rd. Baton Rouge 261-7094 Health Quest Physical Therapy 12180 Greenwell Springs Rd. Baton Rouge 275-9293 30500 La. Hwy. 16 Watson 791-7770 Moreau Physical Therapy 17301 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge 751-8512 11424 Sullivan Rd. Central 261-7021 2335 Church St. Zachary 654-8208
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Physicians and Surgeons
Cardiovascular/Cardiology Baton Rouge Cardiology Center Moosa, Yunus A. MD 11055 Shoecreek Dr. Central 658-2680 www.brcardiology.com Cefalu, Joseph M. MD Interventional cardiologist 18901 Greenwell Springs Rd. Central 769-0933 Cardiovascular Institute of the South Thompson, Charles MD 6110 Main St., Ste. B Zachary 654-1559 www.cardio.com
Hathorn, Bryan. MD Louisiana Cardiology Associates 11424 Sullivan Rd., Bldg. A Central 767-3900 Helm, Boyd MD 5231 Brittany Dr. Baton Rouge 769-0933 Ochsner Health System 11424 Sullivan Rd. Bldg. A, Suite B-1 Central 261-9760 Vascular Lab Emory, Chris 18901 Greenwell Springs Rd. 819-8299 Dermatology Louisiana Dermatology Johnson, Franklin MD See FROM FAMILY on Page 18
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From Family Physicians to Podiatrists Continued from Page 15
18901 Greenwell Springs Rd. 927-5663 Family Practice North Point Family Health Dean, Herschel B. MD Dean, Kyle MD Reily, Tracey PA-C Jackson, Allison PA-C Browning, Rhonda MSN, APRN, FNP 18901 Greenwell Springs Rd. 924-9985 Gastroenterology Ochsner Health System 11424 Sullivan Rd. Bldg. A, Suite B-1 Central 261-9760 Internal Medicine Dial, Dan MD 10880 Joor Rd. Central 262-7710 Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group Dr. Stephen W. Speeg Dr. Kent M. Rhodes Dr. T’Lane M. Folse Dr. Bradford J. Smith Dr. Brad C. Giarrusso 11424 Sullivan Rd. Bldg A., Ste. C Central 261-3472 Ochsner Health Center Dr. Keith Holmes Dr. Sal Velazquaz Dr. Kenneth Gaddis
Sisters Joy Vicknair, Betty Hebert, and Dee LeSage
Sisters Reminisce at Health Fair
CENTRAL — Three sisters, all Redemptorist grads who grew up in North Baton Rouge, reminisced about their lives in Central Tuesday while awaiting health tests at St. Alphonsus. Dee LeSage has lived in Central 51 years, sister Joy Vicknair 47 years, and sister Betty Hebert 32 years. They have another sister, Peggy Mayeaux, who also lives in Central, and “a rotten brother” who
lives in Baton Rouge named Barry Lambert, they said. “When we came to Central, it wasn’t Central. It was wilderness,” Dee laughed. “We had lots of gravel roads. Only Greenwell Springs, Hooper, and Sullivan were paved. And that old bridge over the Comite was called the ‘Green Monster’!” But they said they love it out here and look forward to the annual St. Alphonsus health fair.
11424 Sullivan, Bldg. A, Ste. B-1 Central 261-9760 Neurology Ochsner Health System 11424 Sullivan Rd. Bldg. A, Suite B-1 261-9760 Obstetrics and Gynecology Bayou Regional Women’s Clinic Keith Elbourne, MD Joshua Best, MD Central 658-1303 Ophthalmology Eyemax Family Optical 11424 Sullivan Rd. 262-8141 Orthopedic Baton Rouge Orthopedic Rabalais, Robert D. MD Whatley, Adam MD 18901 Greenwell Springs Rd. Central 658-1808 Pediatrics Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group 11424 Sullivan Rd. Bldg A., Ste. C 261-3472 Podiatrists Le, Qui Dr. D.P.M. Footcare Surgery Center 11424 Sullivan Rd. Bldg. B Central 757-8808 Radiology/Imaging Central Imaging Center 11424 Sullivan Rd. 261-7401
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Can You Spot the Serious Knee Problem onThis X-Ray? Do you see it? It’s called Degenerative Arthritis, a painful condition that can cause severe disabling knee pain. And now you can knock out this painful problem — with a new non-surgical treatment breakthrough. If you or loved one suffers from knee pain, you must read these facts at once... DENHAM SPRINGS — Living with knee pain can feel like a crippling experience. Let’s face it, your knees aren’t as young as they used to be, and playing with the kids or grandkids isn’t any easier either. Maybe your knee pain keeps you from walking short distances or playing golf like you used to. Nothing’s worse than feeling great mentally, but physically feeling held back from life because your knee hurts and the pain just won’t go away! After starting treatment of knee pain with a breakthrough technology, we’ve seen hundreds of people with knee problems leave the office pain free. Do You Have Any of the Following Conditions? • Arthritis • Knee pain • Cartilage damage • Bone-on-bone • Tendonitis • Bursitis • Tendonitis • Crunching or popping sounds If you’re suffering from these conditions, a new breakthrough in medical technology (as seen on WAFB, Channel 9, Healthline) may completely eliminate your pain and help restore normal function to your knees. Finally, You Have An Option Other Than Drugs or Surgery New research in a treatment called low level laser therapy, or cold laser, is having a profound effect on patients suffering with knee pain. Unlike the cutting type of laser seen in movies and used in medical proce-
dures, the cold laser penetrates the surface of the skin with no heating effect or damage. Cold laser therapy has been tested for 40 years, had over 2,000 papers published on it, and been shown to aid in damaged tissue regeneration, decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and boost the immune system. This means that there is a good chance cold laser therapy could be your knee pain solution, allowing you to live a more active lifestyle. Professional athletes like Lance Armstrong and team members of the New England Patriots rely upon cold laser therapy to treat their sports-related injuries. These guys use the cold laser for one reason only ... It Promotes Rapid Healing of the Injured Tissue. Before the FDA would clear the cold laser for human use, they wanted to see proof that it worked. This led to two landmark studies. The first study showed that patients who had cold laser therapy had 53 percent better improvement than those who had a placebo. The second study showed patients who used the laser therapy had less pain and more range of motion days after treatment. If the cold laser can help these patients, it can help you too. Here’s What Some of Our Recent Patients Had to Say “My knee was hurting so much I had to take pain medication three to four times a week. After treatment I could walk, go up and down stairs and stretch out my legs while lying down without pain. I haven’t taken anything for pain since being treated. Thanks to Dr. Roth and his staff!” – Rose R. “For two years I suffered with knee pain and couldn’t sleep at night. Doctors told me I needed both knees replaced but because of health
reasons I couldn’t have it done. I went to Dr. Roth’s office in a lot of pain. I could not believe after only one treatment my knees felt better and I was able to sleep that night. Believe me, cold laser works! Dr. Roth and his staff are the best! – Rita F. Could This Non-Invasive, Natural Treatment Be the Answer to Your Knee Pain? For 12 days only, I’m running a very special offer where you can find out if you are a candidate for cold laser therapy. What does this offer include? Everything I normally do in my “Knee Pain Evaluation.” Just call before October 19, 2011, and here’s what you’ll get... • An in-depth consultation about your problem where I will listen...really listen...to the details of your case. • A complete neuromuscular examination. • A full set of specialized x-rays to determine if arthritis is contributing to your pain. • A thorough analysis of your exam and xray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free. • You’ll see everything first hand and find out if this amazing treatment will be your pain solution, like it has been for so many other patients. Until October 19, 2011, you can get everything I’ve listed here for only $59. The normal price for this type of evaluation including xrays is $150. So you’re saving a considerable amount by taking me up on this offer. Remember what it was like before you had knee problems? When you were pain free and could enjoy everything life had to offer? It could be that way again. Don’t neglect your problem any longer — don’t wait until it’s too late.
Here’s what to do now Due to the expected demand for this special offer, I urge you to call our office at once. The number is 225-664-1456 or toll free 866870-8484. Call today and we can get started with your consultation, exam, and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. Our office is called Beaver Creek Health & Rehab and is located behind the Capital One Bank in Watson. Tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Knee Evaluation before October 19, 2011. Sincerely, Dr. Rich Roth, D.C. 32350 LA Hwy 16, Bldg. C Denham Springs, LA P.S. Now you might be wondering... “Is this safe? Are there any side effects or dangers to this?” The FDA cleared the first cold laser in 2002. This was after their study found 76 percent improvement in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Their only warning — don’t shine it in your eyes. Of course, at our office, the laser is never anywhere near your eyes, and we’ll give you a comfortable pair of goggles for safety. Don’t wait and let your knee problems get worse, disabling you for life. Take me up on my offer and call today 225-664-1456 or toll free 866-870-8484.
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Sports Injuries: Danger of Concussion Parents, Students Should Realize Dangers of Sports
Woody Jenkins
Editor, Central City News
Photos by Woody Jenkins
Concussion A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. — Center for Disease Control
CENTRAL — In the blink of an eye, a fast-moving play in last Friday night’s game between Central and St. Amant left a St. Amant player strangely still on the Central sideline near the end zone. Central High trainer Brian Hutson rushed to the young man’s aid, as did Dr. David Rabalais of the Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic, paramedics, and Central firemen. Almost as quickly, a frantic mother and father ran across over
St. Amant player injured Friday night at Wildcat Stadium
from the St. Amant side and were there. For minutes that seemed like hours, the professionals tried to revive the young man. Stadium announcer Les Beuche asked the crowd to pray, and they did. Finally, someone said, “He’s conscious! He moved his hand and feet!” The professionals continued to examine him and agreed his helmet must be kept on. In unison, six strong men and
one strong woman slowly lifted the young man unto the gurney, taking utmost care that no injury should be caused. The emergency personnel, some of whom had never seen one another before, had merged into a single team. Moments later, the young man was placed in the Acadiana Ambulance and rushed to the hospital. Reports on Tuesday were that he
was doing much better but would probably never play football again. He reportedly suffered a previous concussion only three weeks ago. Central High trainer Brian Hutson said that, in the past, concussions were described as “mild” brain injuries. “Today, the word ‘mild’ has been removed,” he said. “A concussion is a brain injury that can be graded in category 1, 2, or 3. Once you have a concussion, you are at higher risk of having more concussions. A recent study by the NFL showed that players who suffered more than three concussions during their playing careers had an extraordinary increase in the likelihood of suffering from dementia, memory laps, and even Alzheimer’s disease before reaching age 50.” Hutson said, “Concussions can be life-altering, and we take them very seriously.” Hutson said, “In July, we did a baseline study of all Central High football players, including a test of cognition, speed in reaction time, and memory. If a player suffers a head injury, we can compare their previous test results to see if there has been any change. After an See SPORTS on Page 20
THE DANGER OF CONCUSSION — At last Friday night’s Central-St. Amant game, a St. Amant player suffered a concussion and was left unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital.
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Central Drugs Offering Key Health Tests
CENTRAL — Now almost fully recovered from quadruple by-pass surgery March 14, Claud Derbes of Central Drug Store has been back at work since shortly after the surgery. Now Central Drug Store is embarking on a new program that will offer customers in-pharmacy testing for cholesterol levels and inpharmacy A1C testing. “We’re very pleased to be the only drug store in the Baton Rouge area offering this service,” Derbes said. His staff has been especially trained to administer the tests. The drug store also offers flu shots and shingles vaccinations. The store will soon offer customers the ability to refill prescriptions on-line and on their smart phones. But Derbes says he doesn’t plan to get carried away with technology. “People want the personal touch. I can’t stand it when you call a business and have to talk to a computer!” he said. Even though faced with chain store competition, Derbes said business at his pharmacy is the best it has ever been. Central Drug Store has been named “Business of the Year” for the past two years in the Central Business Awards competition. Derbes was honored at a banquet in February sponsored by the Central
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City News. Claud and his late brother, Pete Derbes, purchased the drug store in 1998. It is known in the community for excellent service, short waits, reasonable prices, and hometown hospitality. Asked for the secret of Central Drug Store’s success, Derbes said, “It’s really all about the Central
CENTRAL — Central Drug Store is now offering an In-Pharmacy Lipid Profile Test. This easy blood test will check your Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, non-HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, and calculate your TC/HDL Ratio. This is a fasting blood test. So you must not eat for 12 hours prior to testing. The cost of the test is $20. They are not able to bill any type of insurance at this time! Cholesterol Testing will be done Monday through Friday, starting at 9 a.m. Appointments are not required, but are preferred. For information or to set up a time for the test, call 262-6200.
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Central Drug Store is now offering an In-Pharmacy A1C Test. This easy test will check your blood glucose control level over the past two to three months. You do not have to be a diabetic to utilize this test! The cost of the test is $18. They are not able to bill any type of insurance at this time! A1C Testing will be done Monday through Friday, starting at 9 a.m. Appointments are not required, but are preferred. For information or to set up a time for the test, call 262-6200.
community. They enjoy hometown service. We have a very good staff, and we feel they do a good job. We’re always going to have enough people on hand to take care of our customers. Service is the key. We’re also able to keep our prices low because we are a member of a coop that has its own wholesale
pharmacy. People tell us they like it because we get them in and out quickly, and that’s what we try to do,” he said. Claud’s brother Pete passed away in 2004 and Claud misses him a great deal. Claud and his wife have three children. Pete and his wife had one daughter.
• Vomiting • Vision problems • Dizziness • Light headedness • Personality changes • Sensitivity to light or sound • Problems with balance and coordination • Difficulty in concentrating Hutson said that every person is different and the symptoms of a concussion will vary widely from case to case. Sometimes, there will be no symptoms at all for 24 hours after an injury Hutson said there is no way to prevent concussions, but one of the In addition, injuries are less most important factors is wearing a likely for athletes who have develhelmet that fits properly. oped flexibility and core strength.
In the course of a typical year, Central High football players may suffer a total of two to three concussions, with perhaps one concussion in all of the other sports, Hutson said. “In the past, coaches sometimes jokingly said that a player ‘had his lights knocked out’ and ignored the injury. We can’t afford to do that.” Today Central High School is doing more than ever to educate coaches and athletes about the danger of concussions and to make sure that they are reported and treated. Parents and students should realize that participation in high school athletics carries with it serious risks that should not be ignored.
Sports Injuries: The Danger of Concussion Continued from Page 13
athlete appears to have recovered from a concussion, we can test to determine if they have in fact recovered.” “Concussions are scary. They set you up for much worse problems in the future. Someone who has had a concussion is not in a position to evaluate himself and determine whether he has been seriously injured,” he said. “When an athlete suffers an injury, he needs to call it to the attention of his coach, trainer, or physician so that the injury can be evaluated,” Hutson said. Some of the symptoms of concussion are: • Nausea
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St. Alphonsus: Pink Out for Breast Cancer
Grayce Boudreaux
PINK OUT FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS — Once a month the students from St. Alphonsus Catholic School have a fun dress day and choose a charity. This month the students brought money to donate to Breast Cancer Awareness and were allowed to wear pink or white to support the cause. Top right is the 8th grade class and below it is the 6th grade class. Above is Grayce Boudreaux.
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Doris Jolibois: Fit at 80 Years Young
Morning Msfits Honor One of Their Own Who Remains Active At 80 Years Old
Roxanne Atkinson
Special to the Central City News
CENTRAL — Doris Jolibois was honored by her aerobic family, the Morning Msfits, with a surprise 80th birthday party recently at the Bob Baker Family Life Center at Magnolia United Methodist church. Doris has worked out faithfully since she began aerobic exercise classes with Aerobics by Roxanne at Zoar Baptist Church in 1988. Lynette Shaffett was her instructor there. Doris moved to Blackwater Methodist and then Peggy’s Dance Studio where her instructors were Toni Keating and Jackie Rembert. Finally, she moved to her current workout facility at Magnolia
back row with her exercise buddies Marcia Easley, Laurie Thomas and Nancy Carlyle. These three are affectionately called The Three Stooges. Their antics lighten the mood and keep aerobics fun. Doris was born to Emma and Simon Charrier on Sept. 2, 1931, in Dupont, Louisiana. She and her husband Cedo have four children, three girls and one son. Together they have eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Doris says Cedo is her biggest fan and encourager. He encourages her to continue her exercise program and sees to it that she goes every week. Her children are so proud of her as well. Through the years, Doris has had health challenges that have Doris Jolibois celebrated her 80th birthday with the Msfits slowed her down. She had knee replacement surgery several years but with therapy and her docI wish all people would exercise. Age is ago, tor insisting that she get back to exnot an excuse… It’s a challenge. Exerercise, she was back in her spot in no time. cise and watch what you eat. Eat good Quitting was never an option food. And no matter what, keep movfor Doris. She no longer uses the aerobic step, but works out with ing…. No matter what, stay active. If I weights and does the entire routine can do it, you can too! with no bench. She is always there to encourage “the young ones” and — Doris Jolibois on 80th Birthday she says we help her as well. Doris has a quick wit that everyone enjoys. Her other instructors, United Methodist Church at 16024 Tori Murry and Missy Drude, have Greenwell Springs Rd. where she said that they want to be just like comes faithfully two or three times her when they grow up! per week. See REGULAR on Page 23 Doris has her own spot on the
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Regular Exercise Can Save Your Life Continued from Page 22
Her positive attitude has seen her through some difficult life situations. She was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s and her doctor told her specifically to keep exercising. Not only does it help by working the brain, exercise also helps to slow down the effects of the disease. Doris says, “Aerobics has kept me physically fit. It’s kept me in line and it has certainly saved my sanity! I come to class and all my problems leave me. I fellowship and visit with my friends. I will come as long as I can. I have my permanent spot on the back row. Who else will keep all these young ones in line, if not me? I do what I can, and I keep coming back!” “I wish all people would exercise. Age is not an excuse… It’s a challenge. Exercise and watch what you eat. Eat good food. And no matter what, keep moving….no Roxanne Atkinson and the Msfits do aerobics at Magnolia United Methodist Church matter what, stay active. If I can do it, you can too!” I must admit…. After being her instructor all these years, I have come to believe in Doris and I want to be just like her when I grow up CENTRAL — Liz Payne of Central month,” she said. too! Happy Birthday, Doris! 80 is promoting a 90-day health chal For more information on Liz’s years young! 90-day challenge and Body by Vi, lenge to introduce some new ideas go to www.lizpayne.bodybyvi.com in nutrition and health. or call Liz at 225-445-3003. It’s a program developed by Ryan Blair and Body by Vi which In photo at left, Liz Payne (left) stresses preventative maintenance of Body by Vi and Jolice Provost of your body and your health. of the Central City News. Jolice “It’s an opportunity to lose can be reached at 225-261-5055 or weight, build muscle, and boost 225-405-8894. energy,” Mrs. Payne said. “It really doesn’t cost much to eat well and in a well-rounded way,” she said. “You really have nothing to lose with this program,” she said. Liz said her husband Brett has been on the program and has lost weight and feels much better. “He also has a lot more energy,” she said. Products for the 90-day health challenge are supplied by Visalus Sciences. It utilizes nutritional shakes for weight management and healthy nutrition. “One of the great things is that the products really taste great,” she said. “and they are all plant based.” Mrs. Payne said the Body by Vi program is really growing from a business standpoint. “More than 81,000 people got Roxanne Atkinson and Doris involved in the business in the past
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Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-15 24 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, October 6, 2010
Central Fire Department Urges You to Prevent Fire
CENTRAL — What’s the best way to protect your family from fire? When it comes to fire, your best defense is a good offense. The Central Fire Department is teaming up with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) during Oct. 9 through 15 to let our community know: “It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire!” This year, the campaign is urging people to protect their homes and families with life-saving technology and planning. In 2009, U.S. fire departments responded to more than 360,000 home fires which caused 12,650 injuries and 2,565 deaths. Seconds can mean the difference between life and death. It is crucial you take steps to prepare your family for the potential of a home fire by having an escape plan and practicing it. Planning your Escape • Pull together everyone in your household and make a plan. Walk through your home and inspect all possible ways out of your home. Households with children should consider drawing a map of your home, marking two ways out of each room, including windows and doors. Everyone in the household must understand the escape plan. When you walk through your plan, check to make sure the ways out are clear and doors and windows can be opened easily.
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• Choose an outside meeting place (i.e. neighbor’s house, a light post, mailbox, or stop sign) a safe distance in front of your home where everyone can meet after their escape. • If there are infants, older adults, or family members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in the fire drill and in the event of an emergency. Assign a backup person to help out. • Be fully prepared for a real fire: when a smoke alarm sounds, get outside immediately. • Once you’re outside, stay outside! Under no circumstances should you ever go back into a burning building. Firefighters have the skills and equipment to perform rescues. Putting your plan to the test • Practice your home fire escape drill twice a year, making the drill as realistic as possible. • Be prepared to escape under toxic smoke if necessary. When you do your fire drill, everyone in the family should practice getting low and going under the smoke to your way out. • Closing doors on your way out slows the spread of fire. • Smoke or fire may prevent you from exiting your home or apartment building. To prepare for an emergency like this, practice “sealing yourself in for safety” as part of your home fire escape plan. Close all doors between you and the fire. Use duct tape or towels to seal the door cracks and cover air vents to keep smoke from coming in. The Central Fire Department is holding fun, family-oriented activities during Fire Prevention Week to support “It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire!” locally. We strongly encourage Central residents to participate in these events. For more information about events, the Central Fire Department can be reached at 225261-2000 e-mail: dglover@centralfd. org Web site: centralfd.org