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CENTRAL — The Central Community School Board is seeking ideas from the public on the future use of the old Central Middle School property on the southeast corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads. The site includes 29 acres of land, the old school building, Wildcat Stadium, and parking.

The school board held a public hearing to receive comments Monday night at the Central High School Theatre and will continue to receive ideas through the end of October. At Monday’s hearing, ideas included: • Creation of a City Center with City Hall, post office, school board office, civic auditorium, and commerSee FUTURE on Page 11

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BLACKWATER METHODIST PUMPKIN PATCH — Natalie Payne picked out her pumpkin from among 3,000 at Blackwater Methodist Church on Blackwater Road.

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Fall Brings Pumpkin Patch, Festivals

CENTRAL — Now that fall is in the air, the people of Central are once again preparing for Fall Festivals, which take the place of Halloween for most Central families. During the week leadCOUNTRY VILLAGE — Jennifer DeGram and son Amory enjoy the swing at her ing up to Halloween, churches in grandparents’ Country Village. See Page 4 Central are busy preparing major

events, which compete with Halloween and “Trick or Treating.”

Thousands of Central families attend Fall Festivals at more than a dozen churches in the Central area.

At Fall Festivals, there are rides, contests, prizes, and lots of food and drink. Halloween can hardly

compete.

The annual Pumpkin Patch is already underway at Blackwater Methodist Church, and churches are beginning to announce their Fall Festival schedules (see Page 15).

Read the Oct. 25 issue of Central City News for a complete listing.

Central Rolls to 5-1, Faces Walker Friday Wildcats Wiped Artificial Turf with Broncos, 45-28 Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

Photos by Woody Jenkins

ZACHARY — No. 12-ranked Central High secured its position at the top of District 4-5A with a convincing 45-28 victory over Zachary Friday night at Bronco Stadium.

But the game was in doubt until early in the 3rd quarter when Wildcat safety Paul Broussard put it away for Central.

Central was leading 24-14 but Zachary was on the Wildcat fiveyard line and appeared ready to score, which would have made the game a tight 24-21.

But Broussard scooped up a Zachary fumble and roared more See 90-YARD on Page 8

CENTRAL’S JAKE MYERS caught passes for 136 yards during last week’s 45-28 victory over Zachary at Bronco Stadium.

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Lessons Learned from Hurricane Isaac Country Living in the City

Houses Aren’t Made Like They Used to Be; Outdoor Sweat and Attic Fans Are Best Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — Outdoor sweat is superior to indoor sweat. After being without power for four days in the aftermath of Isaac, I was reminded once again that houses built today are strictly for use with air conditioning, especially in a Louisiana summer.

But do you remember the days when houses were built with “good cross ventilation”? A good house always had it. The house had to be positioned and the windows configured so as to take advantage of the natural wind currents.

A house with good cross ventilation was quite livable in the summer time.

Do you remember attic fans?

When I was a child growing up in the 1950’s, we lived for several years on a farm in Pointe Coupee Parish.

Summers were blazing hot, especially picking cotton. (Yes, I did!) But what I really remember about the heat was the attic fan.

At night, if you were a child and your bed was near a window, you were in paradise. A cool breeze blew across you, turning the heat of the day into a delicious wind as luxurious as it gets.

Sometimes, it would get downright cold, and Mama would put a blanket over me. With the windows open, you’d hear the sounds of the night. Wolves howling in the distance. Our dog answering. The cows, horses, and chickens making their nighttime sounds, especially if something disturbed them.

Everything seemed so natural. A summer rain storm with lightning would wake you up.

When it rained, Daddy would turn off the attic fan, because it wasn’t necessary and would blow the rain

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in. But you’d go back to sleep even harder, the rain surpassing the best sleeping pill ever made.

But houses today aren’t made like that. Without electricity, the air is thick and still.

There’s no cross ventilation. In fact, often the windows Woody Jenkins are permanently locked down.

Everything today has to have a lock. When we moved back to Baton Rouge and lived on Conrad Drive near Istrouma High, I remember that we seldom locked our doors. When we went on vacations to Destin in the 1950’s and 1960’s, we never locked them.

Not for the reason you think. It wasn’t a lackadaisical attitude about crime. There was crime in those days but not as much.

We left our door unlocked because Mama and Daddy knew our neighbors might need to borrow something or check on things. “What if there’s a fire?” Daddy asked. “I don’t want them to break down the door.”

So we didn’t lock the door. But when we’d come back from a trip, it wasn’t unusual to walk in the house and find a fresh baked pie waiting for us on the kitchen table. One of the neighbors would be baking and remembered the day we were coming home.

“Welcome back!” the note would say. But it was never signed.

After Isaac, with the power out for four days, I tried sitting in the house, but it was unbearable for more than a few minutes.

Too darn hot!

So I passed a lot of time clearing the debris from five acres. It was good, honest sweat, the kind you

earn, not the sickly sweat you get in a house when there’s no power after a hurricane.

HHH An Obscure Letter to the Editor. Last week, a publication here in Central, which I will call Brand X, ran a front-page story, entitled “Central’s Image on the Line,” which was filled with personal attacks against the Central City News and me.

Words were hurled such as “racist, offensive, defamatory, accusatory, speculative, presumptuous, untenable, irrational, ignorant, harmful, and probably libelous.” The attack piece took up more than a full page of Brand X. What was the crime of the Central City News and of me personally? Supposedly, our crime was the publication of a Letter to the Editor — not anything I wrote but the fact that we provided a forum for one of our readers. The letter to the editor

by Mr. Andy Ash of Central decried the use of illegal aliens by contractors doing business with the government.

Mr. Ash’s views are not unusual in Central or anywhere else in America, because we have between 11 million and 20 million illegal aliens in the United States, and the largest group is from Mexico. Millions of them are working here illegally. As a result, American citizens in all 50 states — not just in Central — are very upset that illegal aliens are not only working here illegally but in many cases their jobs are being paid for with our tax dollars.

It was a rather obscure letter, because its headline was tiny, only 17 points. The body type you are reading right now is 11 points.

But, according to Brand X, the publication of this Letter to the Editor put “Central’s Image on the Line.”

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Welborn: Office Needs More Commissioners

EBR Clerk of Court Doug Welborn Says Early Voting Scheduled for Oct. 23 to 30 • Rufus Craig, Libertarian • Richard Torregano, No Party In part of the parish, voters will vote in the 2nd Congressional District. Candidates there are: • Dwayne Bailey, Republican • Gary Landrieu, Democrat • Josue Larose, Republican • Cedric Richmond, Democrat • Caleb Trotter, Libertarian Candidates for the Louisiana Supreme Court are: • John Michael Guidry, (D) • Toni Higginbotham, (R) • Jeff Hughes (R) • Tim Kelley (R) • Bill Morvant (R) • Mary Olive Pierson (D) • Jeffry Sanford, No Party • Duke Welch (R) For more information on all the candidates, read the Capital City News Election Guide on Oct. 18.

Large Turnout Expected Nov. 6 But Clerk Ready

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BATON ROUGE — A large turnout is expected Nov. 6, as voters surge to the polls to vote for President and Vice President, Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, and Associate Justice of the Louisiana Supreme.

But parish Clerk of Court Doug Welborn says his office is ready for the challenge. Welborn spoke and answered questions at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon at Café Américain on Jefferson Hwy. Welborn said Early Voting will begin Oct. 23 and continue through Oct. 30 at the Clerk of Court’s office downtown, on Coursey Boulevard, and in Baker. Early Voting will also be held at the Secretary of State’s office on Essen.

Voters in East Baton Rouge Parish will face the following choices for President: • Barack Obama, Democrat • Mitt Romney, Republican • Virgil Goode, Constitution • Jerry White, Socialist • Jill Stein, Green Party • Rocky Anderson, Justice

New Chamber EBR Sets Planning Meeting

BATON ROUGE — The newlyformed Chamber of Commerce of CLERK OF COURT DOUG WELBORN, a native of Central and former Metro Coun- East Baton Rouge will hold a Stracilman from Central, is serving his 21st year as Clerk of Court for East Baton Rouge. tegic Planning Session from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the • James Harris, Socialist Workers Liberation Party.

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threatened to destroy Central’s image and with it everything we have all worked so hard to accomplish over the past years!

Brand X presented Mr. Ash’s letter not as a legitimate view that an American might have as he sees his own government allowing millions of illegals to cross our borders, take jobs, commit crime, and/or get on welfare.

No, this was presented as a viewpoint found in Central that might give the world the idea that we in Central have “unfounded and outdated stereotypes of racial intolerance and prejudice.”

Yet, instead of hiding away this Letter to the Editor in hopes that no sensible person would ever read it or associate it with Central, Brand X decided to publish the offending letter on its front page and to devote more than a page to condemning the

letter, the letter writer, the Central City News, and me.

If you believe the attacks against the Central City News by Brand X were caused by our publishing a Letter to the Editor, you probably also believe the attack against the U.S. consulate in Benghazi was caused by a YouTube video. But I’ll leave to you figuring out the “why” of the attack.

As an author of the Freedom from Discrimination Article of the current Louisiana Constitution — perhaps the strongest prohibition against racial discrimination in America — I don’t think I’ve ever been called a racist before. But this kind of attack is not unusual for Brand X. They have launched many similar attacks against Mayor Pro Tem Ralph Washington, Councilman Tony LoBue, Councilman Wayne Messina, and anyone else who dares to speak the truth and be an independent voice in Central.

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COUNTRY VILLAGE — Seniors from Greenwell Springs Baptist Church enjoyed food and fellowship at Country Village on Greenwell Springs Road Saturday morning.

STEP BACK IN TIME — Visitors to the Country Village step back in time to Central in the early 1900’s with a general store, one-room schoolhouse, and much more.

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Springs Seniors to Travel in Time

UNIQUE EXPERIENCE — The old farmhouse gives visitors the chance to experience the “modern” conveniences of 1900. At right, the old post office is not yet complete.

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38-20 Win over Zachary Middle School

The Wildcats celebarate the 38-20 victory over Zachary

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CENTRAL — The Central Middle School Wildcats won a decisive 3820 victory over Zachary Tuesday night at Wildcat Stadium to clinch the Baton Rouge Boys’ Athletic League Championship.

Central, which is now 7-0, will attempt to finish the season undefeated when they host East Feliciana at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Wildcat Stadium.

In the Zachary game, No. 1 Josh Herbert took the opening kickoff for a Wildcat touchdown.

Coaches for the Wildcats are head coach Tommy Hilliard, Joe Pezant, Kobie Griffin, Sean Faciane, Byron Lewis, and Leroy Williams.

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Central and Zachary shaking hands after the game

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than 90 yards for a Central touchdown. Suddenly, the score was Central 31 and Zachary 14, instead of 24-21. What a game-changer!

Broussard crossed the goal-line way ahead of his Bronco pursuers under the protection of a host of Wildcat defenders. He looked strong but told coaches later than it felt like a Mack truck was on his back.

Broussard’s heroics were just part of a fine performance by the Central defense, coach Sid Edwards said. He paid special tribute to John Milton, Ashton Stokes, Dalton Holdman, Tevaughn Lee, Tony

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Ragusa, and Thomas Eddlemon.

“The offensive line had its best game of the season,” coach Sid said. He also mentioned Greg Noel who performed well on kickoffs, field goals, extra points, and punts. Noel’s accuracy kept the ball away from Bronco Donald Gage, a Houston commitment who should never be allowed to touch the ball. Gage ended the game with zero returns, which brought smiles to the Central coaching staff.

Coach Edwards also mentioned Devon Gales, the wide receiver who not only catches the ball but is a ferocious blocker and makes a See CENTRAL on Page 10

Central 45 Zachary 28

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tremendous contribution.

During this Friday’s Central game at Walker, all eyes will be on Walker’s premiere running back Carlton Perkins, Mr. Everything and an SEC prospect. A four-year starter who is 5’11, 195, he can be expected to give Central all it can handle. Walker has a capable of-

fense but will need a top-flight performance from its defense to stay with Central. Both Central and Walker are the Wildcats.

Central goes into the Walker game with no major injuries. Nevertheless, they are pretty banged up, as can be expected at this point in the season.

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Sizing Up District 4-5A. Central’s performance against Zachary left the Wildcats (5-1, 1-0) as the clear leader in District 4-5A. Based on their records against nondistrict foes, the current standings would probably be 1. Central, 2.

Denham Springs, 3. (tie) Scotlandville and Zachary, 5. Live Oak, and 6. Walker. Coach Sid describes

Denham Springs and Scotlandville as “ultra talented and large.”

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Coach Sid Edwards commended offensive coach David Simoneaux for a “masterful game plan” against Zachary and excellent play calling in the 1st quarter. “It was our best 1st quarter this season,” he said.

HHH Denham vs. Central on a Thursday. Mark your calendar.

Next week, Denham will come to Wildcat Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 18. A rare Thursday game.

HHH College Prospects. It’s always difficult to predict who on the Central roster college scouts will take See CENTRAL on Page 16

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Future of Central Middle Property School Board Seeks Comment On Use of Land

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Council Rejects Plan to Rezone Property Across From Old CMS

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• Construction of a Sports Complex with lighted baseball and softball fields • A new high school • A vo-tech facility • Some combination of all of the above.

Supt. Mike Faulk said Wednesday that members of the public wishing to make proposals or submit ideas or comments should drop them off at the school board office at 13421 Hooper Road, Suite 6, Central, LA 70818 or email them to him at mfaulk@centralcss.org by Oct. 31.

He said a decision could be made before the end of the year.

Comments from the public hearing included the following: • Dr. Keith Holmes said the property is one of the most valuable assets of the school system and that it should be used to bring in revenue to the system, not just used for a sports complex.

• Kelly Russell, a landscape architect and land planner, said the property has tremendous possibilities and could provide perpetual revenue for the school system by leasing it out.

• Elva Jo Crawford said a road should be built from Central High School north across Wax Road and then northwest to the old middle school. She said the old Girls Gym should be preserved as a historic building and used as a museum, and that an

BREAK IN THE ACTION — After completing the regular Central school board meeting 30 minutes early, school officials stood in recess Monday night before the start of a public hearing on use of the old Central Middle School property at Hooper and Sullivan.

Shown (left to right) are Supt. Mike Faulk, member Will Easley, and architect Phil Rutter.

IDEAS — Among members of the public submitting ideas for the future of the old Central Middle School property were Central head football coach and Central High graduate and nurse Elva Jo Crawford.

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• Coach Sid Edwards favored building a Sports Complex on part of the property including a lighted baseball and softball field.

• Anita Evans said Bellingrath Hills Elementary and Tanglewood should be moved to the high school, and the old Middle School property should become the new Central High School.

• Aaron Moak said development of the property should be a joint venture between the city and school board.

He advocated preserving the old Girls Gym and renovating the old Auditorium, which was condemned in the 1980’s.

• Woody Jenkins said the property is the ideal City Center that Central has needed. He said it could be a deSee SCHOOL on Page 12

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CENTRAL— The Central City Council Tuesday night rejected a proposed rezoning of the commercial building on the northeast corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads from Rural to Light Commercial.

Brandon Dotson had planned to build 5,000 square feet of retail space on the lot, which was formerly a car dealership.

But Council members said they are awaiting details of a proposed City Center Overlay Plan for the area around the corner of Hooper and Sullivan. Assistant to the mayor David Barrow said Wednesday the overlay plan, which would place additional regulations on new construction in the zone, should be complete in January.

In 2010, the Council delayed a proposed rezoning of the service station on the southwest corner of the same intersection for the same reason.

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St. Alphonsus to Add New Classrooms CENTRAL — Construction will begin early next year on a new classroom building for St. Alphonsus School on Greenwell Springs at Frenchtown roads.

Construction should be complete in time for the 2013-14 school year, according to Father Mike Moroney, the pastor at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

The new two-story building, which will be located behind the school cafeteria, will house eight classrooms.

Father Mike said the new building will replace temporary classrooms at the rear of the school. He said the temporary buildings are in need of repairs, which would be too expensive.

He said the church will not launch a fund drive, because it has funds on hand to begin the project.

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velopment that included City Hall, school board office, post office, civic auditorium, and commercial and residential areas. “Bear in mind that the widening of Hooper and Sullivan roads and the extension of Hooper Road across the Amite would dramatically increase travel in front of the site, making it ideal for a City Center and a commercial center.” He said Fairhope, Alabama, provides a good model, because the city has retained ownership of the land and leases it out for 99 years. In this case, the school board could retain ownership, sell certain development rights, which would be subject to approval by the school board and the city, and collect rents. Because the property would be owned by the school board, it would not be subject to property taxes, which would allow the school board to collect additional rents in lieu of property taxes, thereby providing continuing revenue.

• Dave Freneaux said the school board should think big. This is a once-in-a-hundred-years opportunity, he said, and people might be willing to pay additional taxes for the project.

• Louise Rauls suggested part of the property be used as a technology center for vo-tech classes.

School board president Dr. Jim Gardner said the board welcomes additional ideas from the public.

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Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths Anniversaries • Reunions

Bonnie Drummond celebrated her birthday on Sunday, Oct. 7 at Trinity Church in Baker.

. Births , Drake Easton Holcombe

CJ and Meagan (Miley) Holcombe are proud to announce the birth of their son, Drake Easton.

Drake was born at 2:19 p.m.

Aug. 17, 2012, at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, seven ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Randy and Mary Miley of Central and Carolyn and Doodie Holcombe of Zachary. Great-grandparents are Gene and Dolly Miley of Central, the late Lynell and Laura Strickland of Baton Rouge, Harold and Vergie Booty of Zachary, and Jane Snow of Birmingham, Ala.

Aubree Claire Decell

Hunter and Amanda (Savoie) Decell are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Aubree Claire.

Aubree was born at 7:26 p.m. on June 18, 2012, weighed eight pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Keit and Lauri Decell of Baton Rouge and Donald and Lisa Savoie of LaPlace. Proud great-grandparents are Richard and Bobbye Tucker of Central, George and Pat (Decell) Irwin of Baton Rouge, Jackie and Gwen Miano of Garyville and Don Savoie of LaPlace.

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BAKER — Bonnie Drummond celebrated her 90th birthday Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, with a reception at Trinity Church in Baker. In attendance were many family members and friends.

The reception was hosted by her four daughters and spouses, Candi and James Lee, Sandra and Jeffrey French, Cynthia Blalock, and Linda and Mack McKinney.

Bonnie is a resident of Central and native of Baker. She was honored with a plaque for faithful and meritorious service to Trinity Church. She has been a member of the church for 36 years.

She has 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild.

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Landry Matthew Jobe

Matthew and Emily (Mullins) Jobe are proud to announce the birth of their third child, Landry Matthew.

He was welcomed home by big sisters Avery Jobe and Erin Wilbanks.

Landry was born Aug. 12, 2012.

He weighed nine pounds, one ounce, and was 22 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Gene and Sue Conerly from Central and Clemon and Jean Mullins of Central.

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Devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all who knew him, Lloyd Allen Avery went to his home in heaven on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012.

Allen’s memory will be forever cherished by his beloved wife of Lloyd Avery 58 years, Opal Lee Avery. Born on Dec. 9, 1930, he was a veteran of the Navy, served in the Korean War and was a long-time resident of Central.

He is survived by three daughters, Linda Alonzo and husband Gary, Theresa Oliver and husband Tommy, and Donna Avery; 10 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Ginger Loser of Hershey, Pa. He was preceded in death by his parents Gus and Bessie Avery and eight siblings.

He will be most remembered for his sense of humor and his ability to put a smile on the face of everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. His memory was honored with a memorial service on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell Springs Road.

John and Stephanie Atwood are proud to announce the birth of their son, John Hall. He was welcomed home by his big sister, Landry Catherine.

He was born on July 18, 2012, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Miss. at 8:10 a.m. and weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Ron and Cathy Huey of Central and John and Ann Atwood of Lumberton, Miss. His great-grandmother, Mary Gunter, is a resident of Zachary.

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CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, October 13 Romney/Walker Sign Waving 9 a.m. to 12 noon Help elect Mitt Romney as President and Mike Walker as MayorPresident this Saturday. Come to Republican Parish Headquarters at 7047 Jefferson Hwy., Suite B, and volunteer to help out. It will be fun and will help inform voters that Early Voting starts Oct. 23.

October 16 through 19 Central High Book Fair Central High School’s annual Book Fair will be held Tuesday through Friday. This is a great opportunity to Christmas shop! The community is invited. Parent volunteers are needed. For information, call 261-3634 or email lsmith@centralcss.org or pbordelon@centralcss.org.

Tuesday, October 16 Central Biddy Basketball Meeting • 6 p.m.

Central Biddy Basketball, a youth basketball league for boys ages 6-13, will have their first coaches meeting in the Central High School gym.

Current coaches as well as anyone interested in coaching are invited to attend. For information, email Tommy Abbott at tdabbott@bellsouth.net.

Tuesday, October 16 Central Community Alliance Meeting • 7 p.m.

The Central Community Alliance (CCA) will host their quarterly meeting of the Central Homeowners Association at the DEMCO community room, 16261 Wax Road.

Moderator will be David Barrow, chief administrative officer for the City of Central. All homeowners and members of home-owner associations are invited to attend. topics will include neighborhood activities, crime, and building permit updates. The public is welcome.

Wednesday, October 17 Meet the Candidates Forum 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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SUPREME COURT REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES were on-hand for the EBRP Republican Women’s Candidate Forum on Sept. 19. Shown are (1st row, left to right) vice chair of membership for LFRW Betsey Otken Barnes, Central School Board member Roxanne Atkinson, and artist/community activist Gail Lloyd and (2nd row) 1st Circuit Court of Appeals Judges Jeff Hughes and Jewel “Duke” Welch and 19th JDC Judge Tim Kelley.

publican Women are hosting a “Meet the Candidates Forum” at Drusilla Seafood. Candidates on-hand will be City Court Judges and Metro Council. The meeting is open to the public. Cost is $25.

Wednesday, October 17 Republican Women of Central 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sen. Bodi White will discuss the election ballot for Nov. 6. For information, call Debbie Dougherty at 571-4252.

Thursday, October 18 Central High Hall of Fame Ronnie Devall will be inducted into the Central High School Hall of Fame at half-time of the game against Denham Springs. Game time is 7 p.m. There will be a reception in the cafeteria of the new school complex prior to the game at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 20 Community History Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The 4th annual Community His-

tory Festival will be held at the PrideChaneyville Library, 13600 PridePort Hudson Road. The Louisiana Country Store is the theme of this year’s festival. By popular demand an “Old-Fashioned Cake Walk” will be held. Children will enjoy a special appearance by Smokey the Bear from the Louisiana Office of Forestry and “the Little Red Hen” puppet performance. For information, call 6581540.

Sunday, October 21 Homecoming Services • 10:15 a.m.

Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 22834 Liberty Road, will have Homecoming Services. Music will be led

by Bro. Jeff Manchester and guest speaker will be Bro. Jack Varnado.

Dinner on the grounds will follow.

Please come and join in for this time of worship, fellowship, and praise.

Bible study will begin at 9 a.m.

Thursday, October 25 “Ask the Doctor” • 12 noon Dr. Joseph Nesheiwat with Zachary Rheumatology will discuss the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and how to differentiate between them during the “Ask the Doctor” Lunch and Learn session in the staff development classroom at Lane Regional Medical Center. Advance reservations are required by call 654-5263. The session is free and includes a light lunch.

Thursday, October 25 2002 State Champs Honored Redemptorist High School will honor the 2002 State Championship football team at its game against the Dunham School. A gathering will take place in the St. Gerard cafeteria at 5 p.m. Game time is 7 p.m. All who played for Coach Sid Edwards are invited to attend.

Saturday, October 27 Benefit Golf Tournament 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A four-man Scramble Golf Tournament will be held at Fennwood Country Club, 6003 Fennwood Dr., Zachary, for Michael “Keith” Crochet. Cost is $400 per team; $450 Gold Sponsor team and an ad at hole; $100 Silver Sponsor ad at hole; $20 per person for hole in one. Auction and raffle. For information, contact Brenda Yarbrough at 954-0865 or Yogi Doyle at 933-6794.

Saturday, October 27 Istrouma Class of ’77 Reunion 7 to 11 p.m.

The Istrouma High Class of ’77 proudly presents Rock-n-Reunion, a gathering for all 70’s grads at Reflections, 9230 Cortana Place. Tickets are $75. Ticket includes unlimited buffet, beer, wine, and frozen drinks.

Cash bar and security will be provided. Music provided by Riptide. Contact Debbie Armoney at dbueche12@ yahoo.com or 261-6790.

CENTRAL AREA GIRL SCOUTS Service Unit 104 had a Bridging Ceremony Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Central Library to recognize girls who completed required acivities to transition from one level to the next level of Girl Scouts. Daisy leaders in Service Unit 104 worked with these girls to ensure they were ready to “Bridge Up” to the next level.

The girls and guests in attendance enjoyed punch and cupcakes decorated with bridges made by one of the Daisy Leaders. Girls honored during the ceremony were (left to right) Lauryn, Rose, Madeline, Ava, Lauren, and Marquella.

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Babin Boogie Band • Friday night, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Road House Band • Saturday 2 to 5 p.m.

Chris LeBlanc Band • Saturday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Various talent groups Saturday and Sunday Food • The best eating experience around Hamburgers, sausage po-boys, fried fish, boudin balls, french fries, corn dogs, sweets, nachos, and chicken tenders Fri.: Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Cook-off at 5:30 p.m.

Sat.: Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya Cook-off at 11:30 a.m.

Sun.: Food Fest 12:30 p.m. • $7 per person Special Buffet Lunch with Everyone’s Favorite Dishes Rides for All • Bracelets Available Starting at $20

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Horse Shoe Tourney Saturday at 1 p.m.

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Saturday, October 20 Pumpkin Patch Car Show 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Exhibitor spaces are available for the third annual Pumpkin Patch Car Show at Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Rd. Open reservation ($20) will begin at 8 a.m. the day of the show. For information, contact Ben Browning at 261-2546, John Dixon at 261-7557, or Blackwater United Methodist at 261-4646.

October 26, 27, and 31 Blood Creek Manor Haunted House Blood Creek Manor Haunted House, 6010 Wet Creek Ave, Greenwell Springs, will be open to the public on Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27, 7 to 10 p.m. and Halloween night, Oct. 31, 7 to 9 p.m. There will be a Trick or Treat hayride and fun small child activities on Halloween night, 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $5 minimum donation. A portion will be donated to Lawson Hebert and his family.

Non perishable food items will also be collected for the Central City Food Bank.

BLACKWATER PUMPKIN PATCH — The Pumpkin Patch is now open! Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Road, is once again hosting its incredible Pumpkin Patch with literally thousands of pumpkins for sale! All sale profits go to benefit missions supported by the church. Featured will be games, hay rides, car show, crafts fair, space walk, and many other activities. Bring the whole family. No admission! For information, call 261-4646 or visit www.blackwaterumc.org. On Page 1, Natalie Payne visited the Patch on Monday with her grandmother.

Saturday, October 27 Pumpkin Patch Craft Show 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Pumpkin Patch Craft Show will be held at Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Rd. Booth rental is still available, with indoor booths and electricity available. For information, contact Jo Anne Lewis at 261-4646 or Joanne@ blackwaterumc.org.

Wednesday, October 31 Sandy Creek Fall Festival 6 to 8 p.m.

Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 22834 Liberty Road will have a Fall Festival. Everyone is invited for fun, games, candy, prizes, food, and drink.

Wednesday, October 31 Galilee Fall Festival 6 to 8 p.m.

St. Alphonsus Health Fair Drew Hundreds

FOCUSING ON THEIR HEALTH, hundreds of Central residents attended the St. Alphonsus Health Fair last Tuesday, Oct. 2.

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CPT Plans New Sports Complex

sports instruction is at an all-time high. This new facility will make it available not just to the City of Central, but to people from surrounding communities.”

Including a sports performance complex in the expansion of CPT has been part of co-owner Tom Coplin’s vision for years. In fact, he said, “My goal was to build it

sooner, but the economy went South in 2008 and put us a little behind.”

Some of the programs to be offered at CPT’s Sports Performance facility include: • NFL-like training aimed at developing a young athlete’s full potential with nutrition education, daily sessions aimed at improv-

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Both have what it takes to be outstanding at the next level. Quarterback Courville is not the biggest or the fastest or the trickiest. But he is a great field general who, time and again, engineers a victory. He is a great prospect for football or baseball.

Linebacker Ragusa is as tough as nails and solid as solid as a rock.

Some fortunate college will wake up and sign him up.

an interest in. Right now, some of the Wildcats being looked at are • Brett Courville • Lamonte Janeau • Devon Gales • Tony Ragusa • Thomas Eddlemon, who is being recruited by Henderson State • Jeremy Anderson, who is a prospect for Princeton.

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CENTRAL — Central Physical Therapy announced plans to incorporate an indoor sports performance complex as part of a multimillion dollar expansion to its facility at 13111 Hooper Road.

The new 20,000 square foot indoor sports performance complex will house an artificial turf football practice field, basketball court, batting cages, and sports training equipment.

The complex will complement a competition class, six-lane swimming pool to be housed in CPT’s new aquatics therapy center which will be constructed as an adjoining building.

According to Central Physical Therapy owner, Helen Balzli, “The new sports performance facility will provide unparalleled access to superior performance training for individuals and teams all within one complex.” Balzli said, “The demand for private coaching and

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