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Wildcats Roar Back 31-28 OT Victory Brings Central Back from the Dead

Central Must Win Next Two To Repeat as 4-5A Champs

Fall Festivals This Weekend In Central City

CENTRAL — Most families

Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

DENHAM SPRINGS — Much to the surprise of the pundits, Central High School’s rookie football team roared back into contention for the District 4-5A championship after winning an amazing 31-28 overtime victory over Denham Springs last Friday in Yellow Jacket Town.

The Central Wildcats have won three straight District Championships but were given little chance of repeating because of the team’s lack of experience. Coach Doug Dotson has started five sophomores on offense since Game One. Now Zachary, Denham Springs, Scotlandville, and Central are in a four-way tie for first place in District 4-5A. All are 2-1 in district play. Central could earn at least a share of the District Championship

Photo by Woody Jenkins

in Central participate in Fall Festivals at local churches, instead of Halloween. This year’s lineup of Fall Festivals is better than ever. Last night, Galilee Baptist kicked off Fall Festival weekend.

Here’s what’s Blackwater Methodist coming up between now and Monday: Friday, Oct. 28, 6-8 p.m.

• Sandy Creek Baptist, 22834 Liberty Rd will have candy, fun, food, games, and prizes.

Saturday, Oct. 29 5 p.m.

• Grace United Pentecostal, 13845 Hooper Rd., will have trunk or treat, inflatables, games, and hayrides.

Monday, Oct. 31 6-8 p.m.

• Greenwell Springs Baptist, 19421 Greenwell Springs Rd., with hayrides, horses, inflatables, and Christian illusionist.

• Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Rd., with hot air balloon rides, magic by Jonathan Dupree, pony rides, food.

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Christmas House Join Central Open City News on CRUCIAL TOUCHDOWN — Central High senior running back Zack Evans leaps for a touchdown against Denham Springs, tying the game at 21-21. Central won in OT.

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Central Elects Its First Woman Lawmaker See FALL on Page 9

Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

Photo by Stacy N. Hudson

CENTRAL — Voters in Central made history last Saturday when they elected Valarie Hodges as State Representative from House District 64.

A mother of three and grandmother of three others, she is the first woman elected to represent Central in the Louisiana House or Senate, since single-member districts were created.

Ms. Hodges has a similar distinction in Livingston Parish. She is the first woman ever elected to represent Livingston Parish in the state House or Senate.

Ironically, one other woman represented Livingston Parish in the state Senate, but she was appointed

State Rep.-elect Valarie Hodges and family

to that position.

Doris Lindsey Holland, the first woman to serve in the Louisiana Legislature, was appointed to serve in the Senate from 1936 to 1940 after the death of her husband. The editor of the St. Helena Echo newspaper, she lived until 1997.

Ms. Hodges’ three grandchildren live with her and her husband Leland. Valarie and Leland are pastors of Destiny International church and will continue serving their congregation after Valarie’s swearing in next year, she said.

Since Saturday, Rep.-elect Hodges said her phone has been ringing off the hook. Every five minutes, there’s a well-wisher or a fellow representative or senator wanting to get acquainted.

This week, the politics of the See HODGES on Page 5

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Country Living in the City

HOOPER ROAD looking east toward Amite River and Livingston Parish

How Central Won Right to Incorporate

How Conservatives, Scotlandville Blacks Fought a Powerful Mayor-President to Give Central Right To Become a City Woody Jenkins

East Baton Rouge Plan of Government

Adopted in 1949 Section 1.05 The incorporated town of Zachary and the village of Baker shall be parts of the rural area as defined in section 1.08 and shall continue in existence as municipalities subject, except as specifically provided in this plan of government, to the general laws of the state relating to incorporated towns and villages respectively, and may enlarge their boundaries as provided in such laws. No additional city, town or village shall be incorporated in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Louisiana Constitution of 1974

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — This week’s game between Central and Scotlandville got me to reminiscing about the Louisiana Constitutional Convention of 1973 and the unexpected role it played in the future of Central. You may be surprised to learn that some key black leaders from Scotlandville were instrumental in a decision that, many years later, allowed Central to become a city.

In the legislature, single-member districts were ordered by the federal courts in 1971. In the election that year, I ran for and was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 66, which included the Istrouma area.

Central was part of another Baton Rouge-based district, and no one from Central served in the legislature.

Many people from Central called me to assist them with legis-

Proposed by Constitutional Convention in January 1974 Adopted by voters in statewide referendum in April 1974 Article VI §8. Home Rule Parish; Incorporation of Cities, Towns, and Villages Section 8. No parish plan of government or home rule charter shall prohibit the incorporation of a city, town, or village as provided by general law. lative matters, and I often spoke in the Central community. After one speech at the Central Jaycees, several members told me about their desire to someday incorporate Central as a city.

It seemed like a far-fetched idea at the time, but they were insistent.

However, they Woody Jenkins told me Central could never become a city unless the Louisiana Constitution were

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amended to allow it. That didn’t make much sense to me either until they explained the legalities.

When the East Baton Rouge Parish Plan of Government was narrowly adopted by the voters in a low turnout election in 1949, it contained a provision saying that East Baton Rouge Parish could have no more than three incorporated municipalities — Baton Rouge, Baker, and Zachary.

In turn, the Louisiana Constitution of 1921 provided that the East Baton Rouge Parish Plan of Government was part of the constitution and could not be amended by the legislature.

Therefore, while state law provided that any group of 200 or more people living anywhere in the state could petition to become a municipality, that law did not apply to East Baton Rouge. Only in East Baton Rouge were citizens forbidden to start a new city.

Woody Dumas, who was a Parish Councilman in 1949 and later became Mayor-President, saw the City-Parish government as a great way to extend city services into rural areas such as Central, and he

was adamantly opposed to the creation of any new municipalities in the parish.

I believe it was all in God’s plan that during the 1972 legislative session, Gov. Edwin Edwards passed a bill to call a state constitutional convention to completely rewrite the Louisiana Constitution of 1921. I ran for and was elected a delegate.

The Louisiana Constitutional Convention of 1973 (CC/73) met from late 1972 through early 1974.

I was only 25, but, as a delegate to the convention, was suddenly in a position to attempt to remedy any and every wrong in state government.

For 18 months, the 132 delegates battled on every issue imaginable. Every basic premise of government was debated, and each word in the constitution was analyzed and turned inside out to try to determine how that word might be interpreted by the courts generations into the future.

The convention broke into committees, each with a different article of the constitution to write. Then the entire convention met to debate each section one by one. Sometimes a single sentence would be debated for days.

As we neared consideration of Article VI on Local Government, I remembered my friends in Central and their desire to someday have a city. Delegate Gary O’Neill of Glen Oaks shared my interest in the idea, and we soon found some unexpected allies — in Scotlandville!

The late Mr. Acie Belton was a prominent black leader in Scotlandville and chairman of the 2nd Ward Voters League. He was known for his honesty and devotion to the Scotlandville community, which he felt was being neglected by the City-Parish government. Scotlandville wanted to be inside the city limits, but Mayor-President Dumas refused to annex it. A tall, powerfully-built man who could See UNUSUAL on Page 9

CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, October 27, 2011 3

Central Will Have Two Senators, Two Representatives

Central Delegation Has One New Face

SEN.-elect BODI WHITE Senate District 6

SEN. DALE ERDEY Senate District 13

CENTRAL — The Central legislative delegation has undergone one major change as a result of last Saturday’s statewide election.

The current delegation consists of Sen. Rob Marionneaux of Maringouin who represents the northern part of Central, Sen. Dale Erdey of Livingston, and Reps.

Bodi White and Clif Richardson, both of Central.

The new delegation will consist of Sen.-elect Bodi White, Sen. Dale Erdey, Rep.-elect Valarie Hodges, and Rep. Clif Richardson.

Senate District 6 Sen. Marionneaux was term-limited and could not seek reelection.

His district moved out of Central, and an entirely new Senate District 6 moved in. White decided to seek

that seat, which meanders from southeast Baton Rouge to Central to St. Helena Parish to parts of Independence, Hammond, and Ponchatoula in Tangipahoa Parish.

White, a real estate agent and two-term state representative, was elected to that seat over Mike Mannino. The vote was as follows: Mike Mannino 12,047 Bodi White 12,886 Senate District 13 Sen. Dale Erdey’s district lines moved east, leaving only two precincts in Central and the rest in Livingston and Tangipahoa. Erdey, who has served two terms in the Louisiana House and one in the Senate, was challenged by Derek Babcock, an insurance agent and pro-family advocate.

CENTRAL — Vote totals in two completely different elections 19 months apart show some remarkable similarities. Two popular elected officials — Central Mayor Mac Watts and State Rep. Bodi

White — were challenged by two less known and underfunded opponents — Jr. Shelton and Mike Mannino. In both cases, the challengers can within a whisker of winning.

Parallel Between Vote Totals Earned by Shelton, Mannino Difference

-7 +7 +11 +29 +4 -77 -56 -39 +22 -11 +36 +51 -7 -49 +7 -47 +27 -41 -85 -21 -23

White

8 15 16 9 219 208 22 193 231 227 187 264 139 195 137 176 160 138 155 166 231 195 265 214 202 209 147 196 266 259 187 234 206 179 192 233 149 234 133 154 226 249 119 236 3,877 4,183

State Sen. Mannino

Gas Utility No. 1 Gas Utility No. 1 Gas Utility No. 1 Gas Utility No. 1 Central Worship Center Central Worship Center Cornerstone Fellowship Cornerstone Fellowship Central Middle School Central Middle School St. Alphonsus School St. Alphonsus School Central Middle School Central Middle School Central High School Bellingrath Hills Elementary Bellingrath Hills Elementary Tanglewood Elementary Tanglewood Elementary Cornerstone Fellowship Central Fire Station Early Voting Central only totals

Difference

2-7A 2-7B 2-8A 2-8B 3-1A 3-1B 3-2A 3-2B 3-6A 3-6B 3-9A 3-9B 3-14A 3-14B 3-25 3-26A 3-26B 3-30A 3-30B 3-37 3-46

Watts

Mayor’s Race • March 27, 2010 Senate Race • Oct. 22, 2011

Mayor Shelton

Comparison of Vote Totals

0 0 0 0 0 0 207 180 +27 205 197 +8 219 206 +13 189 199 -10 161 165 -4 127 195 -68 0 0 0 0 0 0 183 189 -6 229 254 -25 0 0 0 0 0 0 213 251 -38 171 212 -41 162 191 -29 182 211 -29 174 208 -34 142 192 -50 233 196 +37

0 0 -306 2,797 3,046 -249

Central precincts only. Election results between Jr. Shelton and Mac Watts for Mayor in March 2010 vs. election results for Mike Mannino and Bodi White for State Senate 6 in October 2011.Turnout was in the low 30’s in both races. Some precincts that were in the Mayor’s race are not in Senate District 6.

REP.-elect VALARIE HODGES House District 64

Erdey won handily: Derek Babcock 10,785 Dale Erdey 19,831 House District 64 With Rep. Bodi White’s running for the State Senate, his House seat from House District 64 was left with no incumbent. The district includes parts of Zachary, the northern part of Central, and the Watson area of Livingston Parish.

The two candidates were local attorney Barry Elkins of Greenwell Springs and Valarie Hodges who is originally from Central but now resides in Watson. Hodges is a pas-

REP. CLIF RICHARDSON House District 65

tor’s wife and businesswoman.

Hodges won easily, becoming the first woman elected to represent Central or Livingston Parish.

The results were: Barry Elkins 3,194 Valarie Hodges 7.145 House District 65 State Rep. Clif Richardson was elected from House District 65, which includes most of Central and parts of southeast Baton Rouge, in 2007. He was unopposed in the recent elections.

All of the candidates were Republicans

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How Central Voted in Oct. 22 Election 2-7A 2-7B 2-8A 2-8B 3-1A 3-1B 3-2A 3-2B 3-6A 3-6B 3-9A 3-9B 3-14A 3-14B 3-25 3-26A 3-26B 3-30A 3-30B 3-37 3-46

Songy

Roemer

BESE

Meyers

Hodge

Insurance Donelon

Strain

LaBranche

Agriculture

Alexandrenko

Tucker

Sec. of State Schedler

Nungesser

Dardenne

Lt. Gov.

Other

Jindal

Oct. 22, 2011 Election City of Central, LA

Hollis

Governor

Gas Utility No. 1 55 186 30 166 95 131 120 10 59 202 204 60 52 145 70 Gas Utility No. 1 49 172 36 146 101 129 106 9 56 186 179 72 44 133 71 Gas Utility No. 1 51 315 27 232 159 240 145 14 36 336 324 56 75 253 61 Gas Utility No. 1 44 354 12 241 160 226 166 11 24 364 354 43 82 277 44 Central Worship Center 65 335 32 275 147 254 142 22 39 348 339 70 80 263 71 Central Worship Center 50 318 25 273 117 209 165 12 44 330 334 53 83 244 61 Cornerstone Fellowship 58 265 16 200 131 172 135 16 42 272 269 56 65 185 81 Cornerstone Fellowship 38 270 26 230 97 198 118 8 37 276 280 42 56 201 66 Central Middle School 27 231 16 178 94 158 102 10 23 231 235 35 69 168 30 Central Middle School 44 229 17 182 97 161 118 16 30 235 241 42 62 194 31 St. Alphonsus School 74 278 34 263 114 207 152 22 63 297 306 78 64 231 90 St. Alphonsus School 96 376 30 332 161 284 188 21 70 408 410 84 75 308 107 Central Middle School 67 259 30 222 132 166 155 15 46 287 279 69 89 180 79 Central Middle School 58 244 17 233 90 185 117 17 27 275 280 37 73 187 54 Central High School 72 379 27 315 155 266 179 25 50 386 383 81 115 291 58 Bellingrath Hills Elementary 59 319 21 254 133 190 177 7 36 346 352 36 103 215 71 Bellingrath Hills Elementary 44 294 23 243 112 213 129 9 32 311 313 38 73 229 54 Tanglewood Elementary 63 308 25 263 135 218 157 16 44 326 333 54 68 247 77 Tanglewood Elementary 51 317 22 249 134 210 161 10 43 333 331 51 69 247 70 Cornerstone Fellowship 32 279 35 198 134 201 127 18 39 280 276 61 72 208 59 Central Fire Station 39 380 20 300 130 237 174 8 29 391 389 38 86 292 51 CENTRAL TOTALS 1,136 6,103 521 4,995 2,628 4,255 3,033 296 869 6,420 6,411 1,156 1,555 4,698 1,356 EBRP TOTALS 27,431 43,707 14,648 55,578 26,819 45,486 30,998 3,358 27,032 52,931 53,330 29,962 8,788 27,854 12,882 COMPLETE TOTALS 182,808 673,155 166,807 504,394 444,875 449,487 441,028 54,873 267,678 640,805 651,461 314,055 35,732 60,186 38,681

Mannino Ran Strong Race for State Senate CENTRAL — Four weeks ago, few people gave Senate candidate Mike Mannino much chance of being elected to the State Senate against two-term State Rep. Bodi White.

Political leaders from the governor to the attorney general and the sheriff endorsed White, and White’s campaign coffers swelled with contributions from most of the major PAC’s and corporations that contribute to legislative candidates.

Two days before the election, the White campaign surfaced a poll that said Mannino was at six percent and White at 68 percent.

But when the votes came in, it was a nail-biter, with White winning by only 12,800 to 12,000, or 51-49 percent. It wasn’t until the last three precincts were in that the election was decided. White carried Central by only 249 votes.

Mannino said, “I’m very thankful for all the wonderful support. It

Senate candidate Mike Mannino and wife Vanda at Election Night party Saturday.

was very close, and we didn’t get there, but I will continue the fight.

I just hope people with continue to stand with me.”

How did he get such a big vote against all odds? Mannino said, “It’s a very good district, and people are hungry for honesty and integrity in government. People want things done right, and they are tired of politicians taking advantage of their positions.”

“We had a grassroots campaign.

Even though we were outspent $200,000 to $40,000, we nearly prevailed. When you consider everything we were up against, this is a tremendous showing. I’m especially appreciative to the people of Central for the great vote out here.

I believe things are changing for the better.”

Mannino said he has sent congratulations and best wishes for success to Sen.-elect Bodi White.

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Precinct-by-Precinct Vote Breakdown 2-7A 2-7B 2-8A 2-8B 3-1A 3-1B 3-2A 3-2B 3-6A 3-6B 3-9A 3-9B 3-14A 3-14B 3-25 3-26A 3-26B 3-30A 3-30B 3-37 3-46

Gas Utility No. 1 228 44 111 94 56 Gas Utility No. 1 211 45 83 104 56 Gas Utility No. 1 360 29 177 170 34 Gas Utility No. 1 383 23 192 180 20 Central Worship Center 387 33 205 159 39 Central Worship Center 365 28 176 165 41 Cornerstone Fellowship 301 35 160 127 37 Cornerstone Fellowship 299 28 144 152 23 Central Middle School 252 19 128 111 25 Central Middle School 269 16 136 121 22 St. Alphonsus School 338 51 175 145 57 St. Alphonsus School 440 61 234 187 67 Central Middle School 310 45 175 122 46 Central Middle School 296 28 162 125 24 Central High School 437 41 244 172 47 Bellingrath Hills Elementary 365 31 196 150 34 Bellingrath Hills Elementary 334 24 168 154 26 Tanglewood Elementary 344 48 172 178 34 Tanglewood Elementary 358 34 165 179 33 Cornerstone Fellowship 298 40 163 136 34 Central Fire Station 411 25 230 169 29 CENTRAL TOTALS 6,986 728 3,596 3,100 784 EBRP TOTALS 62,415 23,278 28,387 27,780 26,711 COMPLETE TOTALS

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 207 180 0 0 205 197 0 0 219 206 0 0 189 199 0 0 161 165 0 0 127 195 0 0 0 0 123 139 0 0 119 154 183 189 0 0 229 254 0 0 0 0 136 204 0 0 165 148 213 251 0 0 171 212 0 0 162 191 0 0 182 211 0 0 174 208 0 0 142 192 0 0 233 196 0 0 2,797 3,046 543 645 6,844 8,175 575 716 12,047 12,886 10,785 19,831

No

Library

Yes

No

BREC

Yes

Hodges

House 64 Elkins

Erdy

Sen. 13

Babcock

White

Mannino

Sen. 6

Teschke

Cooper

Coroner

Clark

Milligan

Oct. 22, 2011 Election City of Central, LA

Gautreaux

Sheriff

78 175 123 129 114 131 76 160 104 120 92 131 133 244 217 152 218 148 147 250 207 171 208 166 0 0 213 166 212 163 0 0 219 144 212 147 119 207 168 126 172 138 108 209 189 111 187 111 0 0 157 92 151 96 0 0 149 113 135 114 0 0 208 147 201 149 0 0 296 166 279 159 0 0 190 131 194 124 0 0 171 118 166 122 0 0 246 185 242 186 0 0 221 131 206 141 0 0 200 121 198 123 0 0 217 156 222 150 0 0 218 134 211 139 96 237 171 137 163 138 0 0 225 138 232 157 757 1,482 4,139 2,888 4,015 2,933 1,476 2,812 36,979 40,553 35,490 40,937 3,194 7,145

Hodges’ Priorities: Roads, Education, Crime Continued from Page 1

House of Representatives rose to the surface. Candidates for Speaker of the House have been working to elect candidates for the past year. On Tuesday, Gov. Bobby Jindal announced his support for Rep. Chuck Kleckley of Lake Charles for that position.

Hodges said she has a good relationship with Kleckley and intends to support him. On Wednesday night, she was reviewing the jurisdiction of each of the standing committees of the House. Most representatives serve on two or three standing committees.

Hodges said she was interested

in Appropriations, Highways and Transportations, Education, and several other committees.

Her priorities will be three-fold: 1) improve roads and bridges in House District 64, 2) fight crime, and 3) improve education, she said.

Hodges represents Central, parts of Zachary, and the Watson area of Livingston Parish.

She said, “Our area has experienced a lot of growth, and transportation is our No. 1 need.”

“We are a bedroom community, and our crime rate is low. We want to keep it that way and further reduce crime in our communities.”

“House District 64 is unusual, because we have three of the best

HODGES VOLUNTEERS AT VICTORY PARTY were (1st row, left to right) Julie Cawthon, Kellie Hodges, and Vickie Davis and (2nd row) Dwight and Stacy Hudson, Gloria Curtis, Leland and Valarie Hodges, Karen Corona, Marilyn Pray, and Pam D’Armond.

school districts in the state — Central, Zachary, and Livingston. In most of the state, there are serious problems in public education, but our area is different, because public education is working here,” she said.

Leland and Valarie have three children — Michael, 37, Kellie, 31, and Joshua, 26. Their grand-

children are Tiffany, 5, Elisha, 4, and London Joy, 2.

The Hodges lost two grandchildren, and Valarie said the chance to serve in the legislature is an opportunity to rise above personal sorrow and be of service, especially to families and children.

She can be reached at 620-4100.

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CPS Annual Dinner This Saturday at 7 CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Saturday, October 29 Bow-Wow-Ween Pet Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The SPCA of Livingston is proud to present the 3rd Annual Bow-WowWeen Pet Festival featuring Scott Innes at the Train Depot in Denham Springs. There will be vendors, photo booth, face-painting, animal balloons, live entertainment, and food.

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. For information or to make a donation, call 261-3341.

Saturday, October 29 Breast Cancer Screening 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Breast Cancer Screening at Mall of Louisiana, 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd.

Appointment required. Call 2511234.

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 Trudy Bihm at 262-7091 to schedule an appointment.

Wednesday, November 2 Free Prenatal Class • 6 p.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a free prenatal class in the Staff Development Classroom. Partners are welcome to attend. Child care is not provided. Registration is required.

Call 654-5263.

November 2 through 30 Art Show There will be an Art Showing of water color paintings at the Zachary Library during the month of November. One of the featured artist is Joyce Gilbert of Central.

9/11 WRITING CONTEST — The Central High School Library sponsored a 9/11 writing contest. Students submitted poems and essays concerning the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The winners were (left to right) 1st place, sophomore Chelsea Dickson; tie for 2nd place, freshman Amanda Fontenot and junior Sydnie Landry; honorable mention were senior Michelle Coleman and freshman Ashley Alfonso; and Mrs. Shawn Braud won for the teacher’s entry. Students winning honorable mention and not pictured were sophomore Cameron Robertson and junior Marquel Weaver. Student were able to compete for prizes as they practiced their writing skills, which is a main focus for this school year. All entries received a certificate and recognition in their homeroom.

Thursday, November 3 “Ask the Doctor” Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Christian Hall with ENT Medical Center will discuss sinus infections or sinusitis and innovative, minimally invasive technology during the “Ask the Doctor” Lunch and Learn in the staff development classroom at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary.

Advance reservations are required by calling 654-5263. The session is free and includes a light lunch.

Thursday, November 3 Pioneering the Future Benefit Dinner • 6 to 9 p.m.

The Friends of Scouting is holding a “Pioneering the Future” benefit dinner at Kristenwood on Greenwell Springs Road. Tickets are available for $30 at Bone Marketing, Central Chamber, Central Drug Store, and Reynerson’s.

For information, contact Brockwell Bone at 302-8032.

Friday, November 4 Blood Drive • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

United Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Lane Regional Medical Center. Donors are encouraged to sign up online at www.bloodhero. com, sponsor code: LaneRegional.

Sunday, November 6 Cuts for a Cure • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Capalli Hair Salon, 11417 Sullivan Road, is sponsoring Cuts for a Cure.

Get a shampoo and cut from one of

Capalli’s elite stylist. David Tiger Express Deli will be providing plate lunches for sale and the Hot Moms Club Central Chapter will have homemade deserts for purchase. All proceeds raised will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Pre-order lunches at Capalli’s. For information, call 261-1841.

Tuesday, November 8 Diabetes Support Group 6 to 7:30 p.m.

When you have diabetes, proper foot care is very important. Dr. Japera Levine, of the Foot and Ankle Institute in Zachary, will speak on foot care in diabetes at the Diabetes Support Group meeting. We invite all who have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes including family and friends. For information, contact Sherri Brady at 225-658-4583.

Friday, November 11 Chicken BBQ Fundraiser 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Magnolia United Methodist Church, 16024 Greenwell Springs Road, will hold its annual Fall Chicken BBQ and Garage Sale. The cost is $7 and includes half a chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, roll, and a cookie.

Tickets can be purchased from individual church members or the church office from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. For information, call 261-2789 or Herman Rogillio at 3353100. Walk-ins welcome. The garage sale will be held 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in

front of the church Monday, November 14 Congestive Heart Failure Program 10 a.m. to 12 noon Lane Regional Medical Center will hold a free education and support program for congestive heart failure patients and their caregivers in the staff development classroom. Registration is required and seating is limited. Free lunch will be provided. Call 654-5263 to register.

Tuesday, November 15 “Ask the Doctor” Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Adam Whatley, an orthopaedic surgeon with Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic, will address arthritis associated with knee paid and other orthopaedic concerns during an “Ask the Doctor” Lunch and Learn session in the staff development classroom at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary. Advance reservations are required by calling 654-5263. The session is free an includes a light lunch.

November 15 through 17 CHS Library Book Fair A Library Book Fair will be held at the Central High School Library.

November 18 and 19 Broadmoor Arts & Crafts Festival The 38th Annual Broadmoor High Arts & Crafts Festival will be Friday,

Upcoming Fall Events and Festivals CENTRAL — Fall events coming up in and around Central:

Friday, October 28 Fall Festival • 6 to 8 p.m.

Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 22834 Liberty Road, will have their annual Fall Festival. Join us for fun, games, candy, prizes, food, and drinks.

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. Open 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28 through 30 and 6 to 10 p.m. on Halloween night. Monday, Oct. 31 there will be games for small children and trick or treat hayrides. Donations of non-perishable foods will be collected for the Central City Food Bank. Find us on Facebook at Blood Creek Manor.

Saturday, October 29 Covenant Cares & Fall Festival 12 noon to 3 p.m.

Covenant Community Church, 22325 Greenwell Springs Road, will have a New Clothes Give-A-Way, adults, teens, and children, and Fall Festival. There will be spacewalks, games, candy, hotdogs, and new clothing for anyone! No strings attached!

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, vis-

Halloween Candy Buy-Back Nov. 2

CENTRAL — Dr. Tim Raborn and staff would like to invite trick-ortreaters to participate in the “Halloween Candy Buy Back Program” by bringing their excess candy to the office on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dr. Raborn will purchase candy for $1 per pound.

The candy will be shipped to our troops overseas. Kids can sign a personal message to our troops and receive a gift bag for participating.

For information, visit www. drtimothyraborndds.com or call 261-3360. it www.graceupc.com. Thank you for not wearing scary costumes.

Monday, October 31 Fall Fun Fest • 6 to 8 p.m.

The staff and congregation of Comite Baptist Church, 12250 Greenwell Springs Road, invites you to join us for our annual Fall Fun Fest. This special 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!

Monday, October 31 Wild West Fest 6 to 8 p.m.

Victory Harvest Church, 3953

North Flannery Road, invites you and your family to join for exciting games, candy, prizes, food, and fun! Wild West Fest Fall Festival is a safe alternative to Halloween for children. The festival will be in the parking lot at Victory Harvest. There will be a Fire Safe House, candy cannon, giant slide, hay rides, obstacle course, Patches the Dog, and much more.

Monday, October 31 Fall Festival • 6 to 8 p.m.

Central Church, 111681 Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road, will have their annual Fall Festival. There will be games, prizes, wagon and horse rides, candy, and food. All free.

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Monday, October 31 Fall Festival • 6 to 8 p.m.

Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road, will have their annual Fall Festival. There will be Hot Air Balloon Rides, magic show by Jonathan Dupree, pony rides, food, games, and door prizes. It’s all free. We are collecting non-perishable items for the Central Food Bank.

Monday, October 31 Fall Festival • 6 to 8 p.m.

Central Church, 11681 Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road, will have their annual Fall Festival. There will be games, prizes, wagon and horse rides, candy, and food. Free to the public.

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.

Now through October 31 Blackwater Pumpkin Patch Pumpkins are now on sale and continues through Monday, Oct. 31. Times are weekdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A crafts fair will be held Oct. 28 and 29 and the autumn design quilt will be auctioned off.

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Milestones Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths Anniversaries • Reunions

RICHIE, MAJOR

Ashley Richie and Derek Major will exchange vows Feb. 3, 2012, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

Peyton Patrick Langlois

Jason and Stephanie (Schulz) Langlois are proud to announce the birth of their second child, Peyton Patrick. He was welcomed home by big sister, Adelais Michelle.

Peyton was born Aug. 26, 2011, at 7:59 a.m. at Woman’s Hospital.

He weighed eight pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20-1/4 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Anna Landry of Central, Donald and Lurline Langlois of Gonzales, and Jackie Schulz of Kenner.

Peyton Grace Rotureaux

Jesse and Jackie Rotureaux are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Peyton Grace. She was welcomed home by big brother, Landon.

Peyton was born Aug. 25, 2011, at 10:40 a.m. She weighed eight pounds, 3.5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Billy and Kim McDonald of Central and Glen and Debbie Rotureaux of Denham Springs.

Avery Kelly Jobe

Matthew and Emily (Mullins) Jobe are proud to announce the birth of their second child, Avery Kelly. She was welcomed home by big sister, Erin Wilbanks.

Avery was born July 5, 2011.

She weighed six pounds, 14 ounces, and 19.5 inches long.

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

What’s Happening in Central Continued from Page 6 Nov. 18, 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be over 200 outstanding artists on campus. Admission is $3 per person (13 and older) and age 12 and under is free of charge. A free shuttle bus service will be provided from the Broadmoor Shopping Center and Broadmoor Middle School. A $2 parking fee will be charged for the east student parking lot and for use of the grass lots on the BHS campus.

Tuesday, November 29 “Ask the Doctor” Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Joshua Best, an OB/GYN with Bayou Regional Women’s Clinic, will discuss medical and surgical treatment options for heavy bleeding and other gynecologic issues during the “Ask the Doctor” Lunch and Learn session in the staff development classroom at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary. Advance reservations are required by calling 654-5263. The session is free and includes a light lunch.

Thursday, December 1 Zoar Baptist Church Ladies’ Christmas Bazaar and Dinner If you are interested in being a vendor for the Zoar Baptist Church Ladies’ Christmas Bazaar and Dinner, contact Sonya at sonya.aydell@gmail. com or 261-3434. Booth rentals are $30 and deadline to apply is Sunday, Nov. 6.

December 3 and 4 The Gift of Christmas The Greenwell Baptist Church

Choir and Orchestra will present “The Gift of Christmas” Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m.

The church is located at 19421 Greenwell Springs Road.

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Ashley Richie, Derek Major To Marry at St. Alphonsus

CENTRAL — Ashley Marie Richie will marry Derek Michael Major Feb. 3, 2012, in a 7 p.m. ceremony at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Celia Richie of Greenwell Springs. She is the granddaughter of Dorothy Bourgeois and the late Lee Bourgeois of Baton Rouge and Harold and Betty Richie of Prairieville.

Ashley is a graduate of Central High School and Southeastern Louisiana University.

Her fiancé is the son of John and Maureen Major of Baton Rouge.

He is the grandson of the late Salvador, II and Katherine Lafauci and the late Joseph Ruffin, Sr. and Josephine Major.

Derek is a graduate of Starkey Academy and is employed at Terrell Plumbing.

Ashley Richie and Derek Major

. Obituaries , Danny Teed

Danny Teed, a native of Fort Smith, Ark. and resident of Greenwell Springs, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. He was 55. He is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kim and Donald Chapman and Cis and Skip Broussard; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Sheryle Teed; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He Teed was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Babe Teed and his beloved dog, Muffin.

“Mow-Man” was a fantastic fisherman who always knew where the fish were biting. the family would like to thank Bobby, Denise, and girls; Rusty, Sitter, and Little Rusty; Larry and Marsha; Mike and Deanna; Mike, Chuck, Steve, Sidney, Gurdon; Tim and friends at Taylor Made cabinets for all of their love and continued support.

A memorial gathering was held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Wednesday, Oct. 19 with a beautiful memorial service at 7 p.m., given by Rev. Lewis Morris.

Glenda Kay Loneragan

Glenda Kay Loneragan “Kay, High Spirits,” died at her residence in Zachary on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of two years, Geoffrey T. Loneragan; two daughters, Kathy Bankston and her husband L.J. Bankston of Zachary and Amanda Stanley of Zachary; one son, Glenn Weiss and his wife Sarah of Walker; four sisters, Myra Pringle and her husband Lynn of Clinton, Carol Miller and her husband Sam of Baker, Phyllis DeLisle and her husband Craig of Dryridge, Ky., and June Farmer and her husband Terry of French Settlement; one brother, Alvin Chapman and his wife Cindy of Slidell; and five grandchildren, Heather and Logan Bankston, Chase Weiss, Christopher and Madison Creel.

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Central High’s 4-Time State Champion B

CENTRAL HALL OF FAME HONOREES included coach Randy Blanchard, Vince Dileo, Dwayne Wilson, Josh Starns, Clint Santangelo, Jeremy Neyland, Les

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CENTRAL — There aren’t many schools that win four straight State Championships in any sport. But Central High School won the State Baseball Championship in 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 — a string of remarkable accomplishments.

Two weeks ago, Central High School inducted the entire 1992, 1993, and 1995 teams into the school’s Fall of Hame. The 1994 team was previously inducted.

For Coach Randy Blanchard, who coached all four championship teams, it was a time to remember these young men.

Blanchard said, “They were winners — whether in the classroom or on the baseball field. They wouldn’t back down to anyone. These young men never missed practice. They had a great work ethic. They would work out late to get more cage time.

They loved to compete,” he said.

“They were good people, and you could challenge them.”

“I remember I came to practice and announced to the team that they were now District Champions. It meant nothing to them. All they cared about was being the best in the state,” he said.

“After we would win a state title, people would always ask us if we could win again next year. Then every year, a new group of seniors would step up and answer the challenge.”

Player Corey Artieta agreed.

“When I was a freshman, I looked up to the seniors, and this leadership carried over from year to year.”

Assistant coach Vince Dileo

said when the 9th graders came to Central, he could tell they loved the game. “They grew up playing with each other, and they knew how to work hard. They made our job easy.”

Artieta said, “Many of us played all three sports. We were out there before practice and after practice.”

The quality of the athletes benefited all Central High’s athletic teams, including football. The football team had been 0-10 in 1990 but they developed into winners during the years of the school’s baseball dominance.

Some of the athletes on those team went on to success in college and the pros.

One member of the championship teams — Todd McClure — played football at LSU and has been the starting center for the Atlanta Falcons for 12 years.

His brother Trey, who played on three of the teams, was a star base-

ball player for LSU and played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs organization. Artieta played for University of Louisiana at Monroe and the Braves organization.

Brian Weiss played for Mississippi State and the Red Sox organization.

Coach Randy Blanchard coached football and baseball for 20 years, including 10 years at Central High.

He still teaches physical science at the school.

Blanchard said he loves teaching as much as coaching.

Today he is one of the longest serving teachers at Central High School, having served under the East Baton Rouge and now the Central school systems.

“Central High is one of the very best schools in the state for a person to teach. We have great leadership under Mr. Bob Wales and a great Central school system under Mr. Faulk,” he said.

What worries him? “The work habits of students. They need more self discipline.”

What can be done about it?

“That’s the million dollar question!

But I do believe we rely too much on technology. Today, a company that used to employ 16 now employs four. You have to be able to compete, if you want to win in life.”

Today the champions of 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 remain role models for Central athletes and proof that hard work separates champions from all others.

CHAMPIONSHIP COACHES Randy Blanchard and Vince Dileo. At right, Blanchard greets Brad Firmin.

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Unusual Coalition Led to Central Becoming a City Continued from Page 2

have played tackle for Southern University well into his 60’s, Mr. Belton felt that Scotlandville’s only alternative was to incorporate as a municipality. Privately, Mr. Belton told me he never thought Scotlandville would be able to incorporate, but he hoped the move to incorporate would pressure Mayor Dumas into annexing Scotlandville into the City of Baton Rouge.

Delegate George Dewey Hayes was a black businessman elected to represent Scotlandville in the constitutional convention, and he shared Mr. Belton’s view. We became close friends. He, Gary O’Neill, and I began lobbying other delegates. We proposed amending Article VI of the proposed Louisiana Constitution to include

Fall Festivals This Weekend Continued from Page 2

• Comite Baptist, 12250 Greenwell Springs Rd., toddlers to 6th grade.

Games, inflatable slide and jumper, candy, food, and fun.

• Victory Harvest, 3953 N. Flannery, Wild West Fall Festival, hayrides, candy cannon, giant slide, and lots more • Central Church, 11681 Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Rd., with wagon and horse rides, good, candy, prizes, and more.

In addition, a Haunted House with family fun activities will be held at 6010 Wet Creek Ave. in the back of Forest Glen Estates. The Haunted House will be open from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28 to 30 and from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 31.

language that no parish Plan of Government could supersede state law on incorporating new municipalities. In other words, the law on incorporating new cities should be the same in every parish in the state, and EBR would not be able to limit the number of municipalities to three.

We knew our plan would face opposition, but we had no idea of the ferocious opposition Mayor Dumas would mount to this proposal. He called me personally and made it clear what he thought about my IQ. More importantly, he called Gov. Edwards and told him that if our amendment passed, he would lead a statewide effort to defeat the new constitution. He said he would make sure that every mayor, councilman, and police juror would oppose it. “You are violating our Plan of Government!” he said.

But Gov. Edwards was not persuaded. Although Mayor Dumas and Edwards were allies, in a pitched showdown, Edwards chose the black leaders in Scotlandville.

City-Parish lobbyists worked the delegates and City Attorney Gordon Kean, a delegate and one of my close friends, led the opposition to our amendment.

I presented the proposal to allow Central, Scotlandville, or any other community in East Baton Rouge to incorporate itself, and the delegates approved it! It was a great victory— a victory that few people could have imagined would be so significant to the future of Central.

When the proposed new Louisiana Constitution of 1974 went to the voters, a coalition of conservatives and liberals, blacks and whites, business and labor, and rural and urban supported the document. By then Mayor-President

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In 2008, the Louisiana Supreme Court upheld the incorporation of the City of Central on grounds that the Louisiana Constitution had superseded the Plan of Government.

Then, in 2009, the voters of East Baton Rouge adopted an amendment to the Plan of Government formally removing the three-municipality limit.

Along the way, Scotlandville was annexed to Baton Rouge, and Central got a city!

Dumas had changed his mind and reluctantly endorsed it.

The constitution was ratified by the voters and is today the current constitution of our state.

In 1984, we in the legislature passed a bill to establish a uniform law on incorporation of municipalities. In 2002, the state court of appeal ruled that the Plan of Government provision limiting to three number of municipalities in East Baton Rouge Parish was unconstitutional, in light of Art. VI §8 of

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Clutch Field Goal Pushes Central into 4-Way Tie in 4-5A

Central in 31-28 OT Win at DSHS,

BRETT COURVILLE behind his offensive line Ashton Stokes, Hunter Edgens, Zach Cavalier, and Alex Frank. Zack Evans leaps into the end zone for a TD. Gary Triplett.

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on the clock, and the score was tied with a victory over Scotlandville 28-28. the overtime, each team is givthis Friday. Central will meet the en In the at the 10-yard line and Hornets at 7 p.m. at the new Lead- has fourball plays to score. The team ership Institute Field at 5763 Hoop- that goes second a distinct ader Rd. There is plenty of parking in vantage, because has it knows whether the rear of the stadium. it must score three or seven points.

Last Friday’s game at Denham At the beginning of the overtime Springs was a near perfect night period, Central lost the coin flip for high school football — cool and and had to go on offense first. The clear. Attendance was excellent on Wildcats stalled and had to settle for both sides of the field. clutch field goal from sophomore If anyone was expecting the un- akicker Jonathan Thibodeaux. derdog Wildcats to roll over, they Thibodeaux kicked a field were in for a surprise. Instead, Cen- goal all year, hadn’t and it was a tough tral burst out to an early lead. position to be in, but he sailed the RB Gary Triplet provided fire- ball through the uprights. works, scoring on a 33-yard run led 31-28, but all Denham Central had to and an 80-yard punt return. Central do was score a TD on four attempts took a 14-0 lead, only to see Den- from the 10. ham come back and surge ahead Coach Dru Nettles’ Yellow Jack21-14. Central then scored twice, ets had been running well against taking a 28-21 lead with 7:35 left in the Wildcats all night. So when the game. Not to be out done, the they were down to 4th down at the Yellow Jackets scored with 4:14 left

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Faces Scotlandville at New Stadium Central vs. Scotlandville Showdown for District 4-5A Title

Logan Metcalfe and Zach Hetrick on the tackle

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Zack Evans behind the blocking of Alex Frank. Brett Courville, Zack Evans, Jeremy Anderson, Jake Myer, and Zach Cavalier.

three yard line, Coach Nettles had an important decision to make — go for three points and then go first in the second overtime or try to run the ball for a TD. For Coach Nettles, it was an easy choice. The Yellow Jackets had missed an extra point earlier in the game. Central is well known for its ability to block field goals. And finally, the second overtime would put the Yellow Jackets at an enormous disadvantage.

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Denham Springs went for the TD on a play that had been working all night. But this time, Central’s Logan Metcalf rushed in and stopped the runner cold.

The game was over, and the Wildcats had won 31-28! The Central side of the stadium went wild! The Central band was rocking, and players, spirit groups, and fans joined in the celebration.

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Thibodeaux’s FG Seals OT Victory

Central Wildcat Joey Jarreau. Jonathon Thibodeaux lines up for the winning field goal. Final score Wildcats 31, Denham Springs 28.

Central’s defense at work. Wildcats celebrating the overtime win. Jonathon Thibodeaux with his mother, Theresa.

Continued from Page 11 Jonathan Thibodeaux kicked runs, the Central offense looked play of Thomas Eddlemon, Zach

calfe its Player of the Week. Metcalfe had many accomplishments in the game, including key tackles, an interception, breaking up a pass in the end zone, and the big stop on 4th down in overtime.

the game-winning field goal, and was another big hero of the game.

Just two days before, he kicked the game-winning field goal in Central’s JV game against Denham Springs.

Besides Gary Triplet’s explosive

strong and versatile. Senior RB Zack Evans pounded away at the Yellow Jackets and had a run of 66 yards and a TD of 2 yards.

Junior QB Brett Courville once again proved himself to be one of the state’s top quarterbacks. He demonstrated toughness and solid decision-making ability.

“Courville is so tough, he could just as easily start at linebacker,” Coach Dotson said. Dotson liked the QB’s 96-yard drive. “It took us out of the hole.” The QB passed to Devon Gales for a 23-yard TD. Gales had a 48-yard kickoff return.

On defense, Dotson noted the

Hetrick, and Joey Jarreau, as well at Metcalf.

Jesus Acosta earned Dotson’s praise with his fumble recovery.

If the Wildcats beat Scotlandville, Dotson said it will be one of his sweetest years in football.

But Scotlandville (7-1) will have plenty to say about that. “They are a very good, talented team,” Dotson said. “I’ve coached against Coach Ken Hilton on many occasions. He is a great coach and a true competitor.” Scotlandville’s best win of the season was against Zachary, which beat Central.

If Central wins its remaining games against Scotlandville and Live Oak, it will share the district title and have a chance for the state playoffs. Their current power rating is 37th in the state. They must be at least 32nd to make the playoffs.

The 31-28 overtime victory over Denham Springs last Friday made things a lot better at the Dotson household this week.

Michelle Dotson said her husband is a little hard to live with for quite awhile after a loss.

At Denham Springs, she was one of the first to greet the triumphant coach after the victory. He smiled at her, rushed over, said “I love you!” and gave her a big kiss.

Dotson is hoping that, with his now veteran team, the losses will be few and far between.

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Much-Needed Win for Coach Dotson

AFTER THE VICTORY, Coach Doug Dotson saw his wife Michelle. “I love you!” he said and got a big kiss in return.

“I’M PROUD OF YOU, MEN,” Coach Doug Dotson told his Wildcat team after the game. “You never gave up, and you left it all out on the field!”

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Central Private Loses to Centreville 39-20

Central Private’s quarterback Luke Fryoux (photos 1 and 2); Brennan West (photo 3), and Ryan Bowman (photo 4)

Ann Phistry Wins ‘Pick 12’ for Week Nine

CENTRAL — Ann Phistry of 9958 W. Brookside Dr. was the winner of Week Nine in the Oak Point Fresh Market Pick 12 Football Contest, according to results announced by Central City News on Monday. Phistry correctly predicted the outcome of all 12 games in the contest. She is the grandmother of Wildcat Justin Smiley #17.

Phistry will receive a $50 gift certificate from Oak Point and a chance in an end-of-season drawing for a 55-inch color HDTV. The Pick 12 Football Contest Entry Form for Week 10 (games of Oct. 28-30) were in Oak Point’s ad on Page 20 of the Thursday, Oct. 20 issue of the Central City News.

In order to participate in Week 10’s contest, bring those forms to Oak Point Fresh Market by 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28.

The Pick 12 Football Contest Entry Form for Week 11 (games of Nov. 4-6) appear in the Oak Point ad on Page 16 of this week’s Central City News. In order to participate in Week 11 contest, bring those forms to Oak Point Fresh

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Jenny Martelo 10-2 .833 Judy Belcher Pick 12 Football Contest Derik Davis 10-2 .833 Clay Jarreau Results for Week Eight Leon Lee 10-2 .833 Frank Kimble (Games of Oct. 21-23) Chad N. Chauvin 10-2 .833 Lawrence Hebert Winner* Jessica Sharp 10-2 .833 Mark Rotolo Ann Phistry* 12-0 .1000 Herschel B. Dean 10-2 .833 Butch Henderson Bridget Burgess 11-1 .917 Michael Mire 10-2 .833 Clint Artieta Marilyn Rogers 11-1 .917 Paul Sagona 10-2 .833 Bubba Cashio Larry Easley 11-1 .917 Justin Smiley 10-2 .833 Phil Harrell Fred D. Roberts 11-1 .917 Charlene Lee 10-2 .833 Susan Ray Cashio Charmagne Sagona 10-2 .833

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Central High Wildcat Football

Photo by Woody Jenkins

Follow the Wildcats Every Friday Through the Playoffs

Central High Wildcats’ offensive lineman Thomas Willis

Central High School WILDCATS 2011 Football Schedule

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

Oct. 7 ZACHARY*

L 42-38

Oct. 14 WALKER*

W 54-15

Record 2-3

Record 2-4

Record 3-4

58-yard TD run by Gary Triplet

QB Brett Courville ran for 3 TD’s, passed for 1 TD

QB Brett Courville ran for 3 TD’s, passed for 1 TD; Zach Evans ran for 2 TD’s; RB Perkins held to 23 yds

Oct. 21 Denham Springs* W 31-28 Record 4-4

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2 TD’s by Gary Triplet on runs of 33 and 80 yards; game ended 28-28; won in OT on FG by Thidodeaux

Oct. 28 Scotlandville* Nov. 4 Live Oak*

*District 4-5A games

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Pick 12 Football Contest Pick 12 and Bring to Oak Point by 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4

Name ___________________________ Address _______________________________ Phone ________________ Email _ ____________________________ Deadline 11/04/11

q Central q Live Oak q DSHS q Zachary

q Catholic q Dutchtown q Northeast q Capitol

q Baker q Glen Oaks q Redemptorist q University

q LSU q Alabama q SLU q Sam Houston

q McNeese q Okla. St. q Nicholls St. q Kansas St. q Southern q New Orleans q Texas Southern q Tampa Bay

OAK POINT FRESH MARKET • Game Day HQ • Bring your entry and shop for Game Day!

$50

Weekly winner gets gift certificate

55” Widescreen HDTV

Weekly winners in drawing for Grand Prize Weekly winners announced on Facebook by 6 p.m. Monday at “Central City News” and listed in Central City News • For copy of rules, email centralcitynews@hotmail.com • Ties decided by drawings

Bring to Oak Point by 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4