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High Walls, Loop To Cut City in Half
CENTRAL — While opponents of the Baton Rouge Loop think the project is dead, supporters like Mayor-President Kip Holden say it is very much alive and on schedule. The public doesn’t realize that the Capital Area Expressway Authority has all the legal power it needs to build the Loop right now.
Mayor Mac Watts
Councilman Louis DeJohn
Councilman Dr. Tony LoBue
CENTRAL — Almost all Central’s elected officials said they were against the Baton Rouge Loop when they campaigned for Mayor and City Council in March 2010. But last Tuesday, when Council-
Councilman Wayne Messina
Councilman Aaron Moak
Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Washington
man Wayne Messina offered a resolution to put the City of Central on record against the Loop, several officials waffled and appeared ready to vote against the resolution. Messina decided to postpone
Tim Lazaroe Central Chamber
Wade Giles Economic Dev.
the vote until Dec. 13 to give the public the chance to express their views to the Council. Last year, more than 1,000 Central residents filed statements with
Killer Roads Claim Two More Central Youths See PUBLIC on Page 12
Woody Jenkins
Editor, Central City News
CENTRAL — Two Central young people have been killed as a result of serious accidents on Central’s narrow, two-lane roads. • Tyler Kyzar, 16, was seriously injured last Tuesday after his car left the Denham Road near Joor and hit a fence. He died shortly thereafter at Our Lady of the Lake. • Emily Simmers, 10, died yesterday as a result of a head injury she received Monday morning when her mother dropped off Emily’s brother Ethan at Central High School. Her car was hit by a pickup truck traveling on Wax Road. The two latest fatalities are the See YOUNG on Page 4
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See DESPITE on Page 8
FORMER CENTRAL HIGH STUDENT TYLER KYZAR, an avid Wildcat fan, was killed last Tuesday when his car left Denham Road and hit a fence. Tyler was taken to Our Lady of the Lake where he passed away later that day. His father expressed thanks for the outpouring of support the family received from the Central community.
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HAPPY TIMES — Joseph Kyzar with his son Tyler, 16. Tyler was killed last Tuesday in a one-car accident on Denham Road. He was coming home to get some lunch money from his dad. His vehicle left the road and hit a fence post. He died Tuesday night at OLOL.
These Roads Served Central 50 Years Ago But Are Completely Inadequate for a City
Deadly Combo: Narrow Roads, No Shoulders, Steep Dropoffs, Deep Ditches Woody Jenkins
Editor, Central City News
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It’s impossible to know what caused my son’s death. It was a one-car crash on Denham Road, and there were no witnesses, but I know this: The roads in Central were built for another time. They are narrow, dangerous country roads, and this is supposed to be a city. It’s amazing to me what is going on here. Some people are all for lots of growth. For them, it’s all about money. We bring in developers to build new subdivisions, and they are required to build adequate streets, curbs, and drainage. Yet, those subdivisions empty onto roads which have not been changed or improved at all to carry the greater traffic. Unless we provide simple safety measures such as adequate shoulders, we’re going to have more and more tragedies, such as the one my family has experienced.
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— Joseph Kyzar, father of Tyler Kyzar who died in a traffic accident on Denham Road last week
CENTRAL — The people of Central have been saddened by the death in the past few days of two beautiful young people who had their entire lives ahead of them. The senseless loss of Tyler Kyzar on Denham Road and Emily Simmers on Wax Road leave us grieving with their families and loved ones. Just as these tragedies were unfolding came the news that a 31-year-old Denham Springs man was arrested in connection with the death of Woody Jenkins Phillip Abington on Greenwell Springs Road in September. The police investigation indicated that the man arrested was going over 90 mph and by the time of impact was still at 77 mph. His A SIMPLE SOLUTION — The simple, quick, and inexpensive way to make Central’s blood alcohol level was reportedly roads a lot safer is to lay drainage pipes along major highways where we now have open ditches, cover the pipes, and build shoulders over the pipes. Shoulders are safety features. at .09.
Unreported was the near death of Tori Mayo last Tuesday. She was traveling too fast on Greenwell Springs Road, began to hydroplane, left car the road, and flipped over, landing upside down. Praise be to God, she walked away from the crash with only one injury — a cut on the palm of her hand in the form of a cross. All of these accidents have one thing in common — driver error and our unforgiving roads that provide no room for error. Rather than wasting our money studying the Loop, we should be spending money to install drainage pipes where we have open ditches, and building shoulders over them. If we do this on Denham, Wax, and Greenwell Springs roads, we will save many lives — maybe yours or mine. Meanwhile, we must widen Hooper and Sullivan and build that new Hooper Road bridge to get some of this traffic off our overloaded, antiquated roads. The Best Price In Roofing & Sheet Metal Services
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25th Annual Central Christmas Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3rd To Follow Familiar Route from Zoar To Central Middle
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CENTRAL — Central will celebrate the 25th Annual Central Christmas Festival Dec. 2-4. The highlight of the event will be the Central Christmas Parade, which will roll out of the Zoar Baptist Church parking lot at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. More than 100 floats, vehicles, and marching units are expected to participate. The parade usually draws 4,000 to 5,000 people. The weekend’s events also include a crafts fair, talent show, business expo, and Christmas carnival. The weekend begins with the annual Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. The Central Community Chorus will perform at the ceremony. The tree is traditionally located at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads. The corner of Hooper and Sullivan will also be the scene of a Nativity Scene and a Christmas lighting display. After the Christmas Parade on Saturday morning, a Crafts Fair, Talent Show, and Business Exhibition will be conducted at Central Middle School. The carnival will be set up at Central Middle School, and will
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Tyler Kyzar Killed on Denham Road Last Tuesday
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latest in a long series of deaths which have occurred on the narrow, two-lane roads in Central, especially Greenwell Springs Road, Sullivan Road, Wax Road, Hooper Road, and Denham Road. Tyler Kyzar had been a student at Central High School until this fall when he enrolled in a small home-
school program here, his father, Joseph Kyzar told the Central City News. Tyler was a constant fixture at Central High football and basketball games and was frequently in the newspaper with his funny outfits and enthusiasm for the Wildcats. His best friend, Austin Hunt, is like a brother to Tyler, and Aus-
tin’s mother Brandi Bassett was like a stepmother to Tyler, Mr. Kyzar said. He spoke out and said how grateful he and his family were at the enormous outpouring of prayers and the turnout at the wake for Tyler. He said he will always be grateful for the support of the Central community.
Visitation was held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs with services at Journey Church, officiated by Rev. Jason Miller. Tyler was buried at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Joseph “Squirrel” Kyzar, and stepmother, Brandi Bassett; mother, Lana Aucoin; sisters, Kinlee Aucoin and Blake Fussell; stepbrothers, Austin Hunt, Connor Martin, Zachary and Maddox LeDuff; grandparents, Beverly Kyzar, Robert and Kathy Thibodeaux; stepgrandparents, Johnny and Juanita Bassett; aunts, Paula Kyzar, June Murphy, Tiffany Thibodeaux and Alicia Gibbs; cousins, Cheyenne and Bailey Mack, Blade Thibodeaux, Kayla and Michael Hall, Alexis and Sadie Ardoin, Omariah and Olivia Rheams; as well as numerous extended loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larce Kyzar; brother, Avery Kyzar; and uncle, Jay Allen Hunt. Pallbearers were Trea Blalock, Ryan Wise, Austin Hunt, Austin Spillman, Timothy Boudreaux, Mason Gautreaux, Devin Croft, Blade Thibodeaux, and Cameron Cason. Honorary pallbearers are Travis Stevens, Michael Hall, Chandler Leiva, and Preston Fondren.
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Accident on Wax Road Claims Innocent Victim
Emily Simmers, Age 10, Passed Away After Truck Hit Car at High School
Mary Simmers works at the cafeteria at Central Middle School. Emily’s dad works at a mechanic shop. The couple has four children — Emily, Ethan, 17, Jessie Shelton, and Candice Hughes. Candice said that Emily is a perfect organ donor, because of her age and lack of injuries. They expect that all of her organs will be donated, except her eyes. Candice said the driver of the pickup truck was also heartbroken. He called to apologize and said he was praying for Emily and the family. He was reportedly driving a burgundy Chevrolet pickup truck. It is too early for investigators to determine whether anyone was at fault in the accident. The driver of the truck suffered a shattered knee, Candice said. Wax Road is a narrow, two-lane road without shoulders and often with deep dropoffs next to the road.
Narrow Wax Road Is Tragic Scene in Front of Central HS Woody Jenkins
Editor, Central City News
CENTRAL — On Monday morning, a routine trip to take the kids to school ended in life-changing tragedy. Around 6:30 a.m., Mary Simmers, 48, dropped off her son Ethan at Central High School and prepared to turn onto Wax Road. Mary’s daughter Emily was sitting in the back seat on the passenger side with her seat belt on, ready to go on to Central Intermediate, where she was a student. It was a hazy morning. Mary said she looked both ways and then began to pull onto Wax Road. Suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, a pickup truck hit her car on the left front headlights. She said the pickup truck didn’t have its lights on and she never saw it. Ethan heard the crash and was soon at the car to help his mother out. Her only concern was Emily. In the backseat, Emily was slumped over, unconscious. When EMS arrived, they did chest compressions. They rushed her to Lane Regional where her conditions were stabilized. Then she was airlifted to Our Lady of the Lake. At the Lake, Emily had no brain activity, no sign of anything. She was kept on Emily Simmers life support until Wednesday when all hope was gone. Emily is an organ donor, and funeral services have been delayed, probably until probably Monday.
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Young Emily had no apparent in- cuses about going to school at all,” juries, only a cut above her eyelid. she said. Apparently, she received a blow to the head as the car swirled around, which led to swelling of the brain. Emily’s mother is heart-broken, as is her father, Scott Simmers, who is taking it very hard. Emily’s sister, Candice Hughes, said Sunday night Emily snuggled with her dad and asked him to brush her hair. They stayed up most of the night talking, even though it was a school night. “It’s as though she sensed something,” Candice said. “A lot of days, she tries to talk her way into staying home from school, but on Monday she was calm and good. She offered no ex-
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Sept. 9 Crash on Greenwell Springs Road
Livingston Man Arrested in Death of Phillip Abington Was Allegedly Going 90 James Watts III, 31, Held on Charge of Vehicular Homicide
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traveling at over 90 miles an hour. The conclusions on Watts’ speed were reportedly drawn from a computer analysis of the crash and skidmarks at the scene. Phillip Abington was a popular student at Bethany Christian School. The family lives in Central. Phillip was on his way to a Little Theatre production at the time of the accident. Abington’s death is one in a long series of traffic accidents in Central in which narrow, two-lane roads with no shoulders, steep dropoffs, and deep ditches play a role.
CENTRAL — In a week when two Central youth died in car accidents, Central High senior Tori Mayo almost became a third. Last Tuesday, the same day Tyler Kyzar was killed, Tori was traveling up Greenwell Springs Road at what she described as an excessive speed. “The car began to hydroplane and weave back and forth. Then it began to flip over. I don’t know how many times. I just closed my eyes, knowing there was nothing I could do. The car landed upside down. I was strapped in. A man came up and said, ‘Are you all right?’ and I said, ‘Fine!’ I unstrapped and crawled out without a scratch, except for one.” “My palm was bleeding. When I cleaned the blood away, there was the cut — in the form of a small cross. That was my only injury! There were angels surrounding me. God has a bigger plan for my life!” “These roads are extremely dangerous and so dark at night.” Tori, who plays volleyball and runs track for Central High, plans
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CENTRAL — More than two months after the death of Phillip Abington, 16, in a Sept. 9 accident on Greenwell Springs, the other party involved in the crash has been arrested a second time. James Watts III, 31, of Denham Springs was booked into Parish Prison on one count of vehicular homicide, according to State Trooper Russell Graham. According to Graham, Watts had a blood alcohol level of .09. He said troopers did not initially believe alcohol was a factor in the crash, but an analysis by the State Crime Lab provided the alcohol content of Watts’ blood. On Sept. 11, Watts was charged with reckless operation and not wearing a seat belt. Graham said an analysis of the scene indicated that Watts was
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Ochsner Opens New Facility in Central
DR. ROBERT HART, Dr. Keith Holmes, and Ochsner CEO Mitch Wasden, cut ribbon to new Ochsner Health Clinic - Central. At right, Mayor Mac Watts watches Dr. Robert Hart.
DR. KEITH HOLMES, Ochsner Board chairman Bob Breaux, Dr. Lei Gao, Brian McNabb, Heidi Wendt, Dr. Alicia Kober, Dr. Lois Gesn, and Dr. and Mrs. Keith Holmes.
CENTRAL — The new Ochsner Health Clinic Central held ribboncutting ceremonies last Wednesday with top executives and physicians from Ochsner’s on hand. Central resident Dr. Keith Holmes cut the ribbon and said, “This is an opportunity for the Ochsner Central family to celebrate and welcome the community to our new, expanded clinic. The newlybuilt facility allows for the addition of more physicians and medical specialties.” “We’re proud to be a larger part of the community and to bring health care closer to home for local families,” he said. Dr. Holmes said bringing a fulltime clinic of Ochsner’s had been a dream of his for many years, and other speakers commended him
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for his persistence in selling the benefits of Central to Ochsner’s. But Dr. Robert Hart, Ochsner medical director, joked that Dr. Holmes’ real reason was to get a shorter commute. Dr. Hart cited the growth of Ochsner’s Prairieville clinic, and he thought the Central clinic would grow as well, especially as more specialities are rotated into the clinic. The clinic, located at 11424 Sullivan Rd., will feature • 7,500 square feet of space • 12 exam rooms • Laboratory services • Imaging services, including x-ray The public is invited to the clinic for a free Family Fun Day on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities will include • A winter wonderland of snow • Bring your camera for photos with Santa Claus • Refreshments • Tours of the new facility • Central Fire Department and Acadian Ambulance unit tours The following providers will be available at the new Central health
center location: • Keith Holmes, MD (Internal Medicine) • Kenneth Gaddis, MD (Neurology) • Lei Gao, MD (Cardiology)
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Despite Election Promises, Council Fa Councilman Messina to Try Again Dec. 13 Statements by Candidates for Mayor and Council during March 2010 Municipal Elections in City of Central I strongly oppose the Loop. — Mayor Mac Watts I haven’t seen a route yet that is acceptable to me. — Louis DeJohn I oppose the Loop. — Tony LoBue I’m opposed to the Loop, but if it happens, we should control every aspect of it. — Aaron Moak I strongly oppose the Loop. No Loop! — Wayne Messina Against further funding of Loop. — Ralph Washington
COUNCILMAN Wayne Messina wants Central to stand against Loop Continued from Page 1
the Capital Area Expressway Authority in opposition to the Loop. A year before that, more than 1,000 Central residents packed Zoar Baptist Church to speak against the Loop. Councilman Wayne Messina’s resolution asked that the Loop project and the money to fund it be ended. Messina said he had received a call from a state legislator wanting the Council to state an official position in anticipation of the battle over funding the Loop in the upcoming legislative session. Messina said, “The people of Central are opposed to the Loop. It would split our city in half. Three parish presidents have resigned from the Loop commission in opposition to it. Nowhere are there any reports the Loop would reduce
Statements by Mayor and Council on Resolution Officially Expressing the Opposition of the City of Central to the Proposed Baton Rouge Loop, City Council Meeting on Nov. 22, 2011 I strongly oppose the Loop, but this resolution could cause some problems. — Mayor Mac Watts What study says the Loop is disfavored by Central? My position is not in support of the Loop but in having a voice in deciding it. This is a dangerous resolution. — Louis DeJohn I oppose the Loop. — Tony LoBue This is blanket against the Loop. It’s detrimental to our involvement. — Aaron Moak Central is against the Loop. It would cut Central in half, and it won’t solve any traffic problem. We can’t just sit back and wait. We need to let the powers that be know that we are opposed to the Loop. — Wayne Messina I don’t see any legislators here. They should be here. — Ralph Washington
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traffic congestion. We can’t just sit back and wait. We need to let the powers that be know we are not in favor of it.” But Councilman Louis DeJohn questioned whether the people of Central are against the Loop. “What study has been done showing the Loop is disfavored by Central?” he asked. Indicating Central must change, DeJohn said, “I remember hunting ducks on Bluebonnet, but we can’t do that anymore, either.” “This is a very dangerous resolution,” he said. Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Washington said, “I don’t see any of our legislators here. They should be here for something as serious as this.” Washington said, “I’ve heard people say they are for or against the Loop. Is this resolution going to
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stop the Loop?” Mayor Mac Watts said, “I’m adamantly opposed to the Loop but this resolution may put us in a bad position.” Councilman Aaron Moak said, “The wording is too broad. It’s blanket against the Loop. It’s detrimental to our involvement. I ask we review this.” Messina, the resolution’s author, said there have been meetings and more meetings. “I’m very concerned about the real motive for the Loop proposal. There’s an awful lot of money to be made by consultants, engineers, and contractors. That seems to be what’s driving the Loop proposal. The people of Central are not in favor of this one bit.” “The only way to stop the Loop is to repeal the Capital Area Expressway Authority, and I want all our legislators — Sens. Dale Erdy and Bodi White, Reps. Clif Richardson
and Valarie Hodges, Congressman Cassidy, and our U. S. Senators to know that is our position,” Messina said. Hodges was in attendance at the Council meeting. Central Chamber of Commerce chairman Tim Lazaroe opposed the resolution, saying, “There is nothing that says the Loop has to go through the City of Central. Maybe we should try to get someone from the city appointed to the board.” Assured of votes only from himself and Councilman Tony LoBue, Messina feared he did not have the three votes required to pass the resolution. So he said he would defer the resolution until the next Council meeting, which will be held Dec. 13. “I hope our legislators will be there and that the people will express their views to the Mayor and Council between now and then,” he said.
Giles Property on Joor Road Could Be Site of Major Loop Interchange
CENTRAL — Central businessman Wade Giles is chairman of the Central Economic Development Foundation and one of the few local residents who openly speaks out in favor of the proposed Baton Rouge Loop. At last Tuesday’s Council meeting, he was the first person to take the microphone in opposition to Councilman Wayne Messina’s resolution which would put the City of Central on record against the Loop. Giles said, “We need infrastructure and development. The Loop may come. If not, it’s from shortsighted views like this resolution. The Loop will be along the northern by-pass. It will attract shoppers from the northern part of the parish. The cost won’t be paid by our tax dollars but by private dollars.” “With the right routing for our city, it will be a boon. I think the bridge at Hooper is a good idea but it won’t help traffic. I’m against this resolution, rethink it, and put it to bed.” Despite Giles’ statement that the Loop will follow the so-called northern by-pass along Hwy. 64, the Capital Area Expressway Authority lists the route across Central from Joor to Sullivan to Magnolia Bridge Road as the “base” route for the Loop. Loop studies indicate that the northern by-pass would
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be much longer and produce much less revenue in tolls than the route through Central. The “base” route of the Loop directly through the center of the City of Central crosses Joor Road exactly where Giles’ business, Southern Power, is located at 8437 Joor Road. See www.brloop.com and go to Interactive Map. If the acreage there were expropriated, he would be paid “fair market value.” However, if the Loop narrowly missed his property, it could skyrocket in value, because the largest and perhaps only interchange for the Loop in the City of Central is likely to be on Joor Road. Asked about whether the proposed Loop going through or near his property concerned him, Giles on Wednesday told the Central City News the Loop won’t go through the center of Central but the northern by-pass. He said he prefers the northern route but is not in opposition to either route.
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CAPALLI’S CUTS FOR THE CURE — Stylists are Capalli Salon, 11417 Sullivan Road, raised $2,400 to help support cancer research on Nov. 6. The stylists said Wednesday they would like to thank the people of Central for supporting Cuts for a Cure. Owner Cristi Nolen said everyone was very humbled by the support of such sharing and kind-hearted people. Next year will only be bigger and better, she said. Shown above (left to right) are Cristi Nolen, owner/stylist; Debbie Forbes, stylist, Afton Carlisle, stylist; and Jill Whittington, stylist. Cristi gave thanks to and David’s Tiger Express (bottom left and center) and Hot Mom’s Club (bottom right) for all their hard work.
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Why Laura’s 31st Anniversary Is So Special [Editor’s Note: Laura’s Fine Jewelry of 11413 Hooper Rd. is celebrating its 31st Anniversary this week. That’s a big deal, because this time last year, Laura was very ill with cancer and didn’t get to celebrate her 30th Anniversary or know if she’d be around another year. The Central City News salutes Miss Laura Landry for her many years of service to the Central community.] Laura Landry
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CENTRAL — On Dec. 1, 1980, I opened B&E Jewelry & Gifts at 13623 Hooper Road. I had been doing industrial engraving for the chemical plants in Baton Rouge and along River Road since 1972 and wanted to add something to my business that would allow me to deal with the public more. I wanted to get into the jewelry business and didn’t entertain the thought for a minute that I didn’t know much about jewelry! So I took the attitude “I don’t know, but I will find out for you!” And that is what we did. In 1983, I graduated from Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in diamond grading and in 1984 completed training in jewelry repair and fabrication given by Gemological Institute of America. That year I was elected Jewelers of Louisiana vice president. In 1985, my son Shane Evans came on board as jewelry repairman, diamond and stone setter, and craftsman. Shane graduated from Stuarts International School for Jewelers in Jupiter, Fla. We then opened Laura’s Accessories on Sullivan Road where the donut shop is now. Shortly after it opened, the widening of the corner of Hooper and Sullivan was begun
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LAURA LANDRY serving a customer in the 1980’s
Thanks to two terrfic doctors, Dr. Kenneth Blue III at Louisiana Urology and Dr. Gerald Milletello at Baton Rouge General Onocology. I am now cancer free! I would also like to thank my employees and friends, Sis Prestige, Kat Robillard, and Whitney for standing by me and helping me personally and maintaining the store during this trying time. Laura’s is and has always been a Mom-and-Pop store, owned by Central residents. We have always employed family and friends since opening in 1980. Our objective is to treat every customer like our friend and make each one’s dreams come true. We are grateful for the loyal customers from Central and surrounding communities and invite new customers to come in and say hi and believe us if we tell you “I don’t know, but I will find out for you.” However, now most of the time we know! Thank you, Central, for 31 great years! Note: Laura’s three children are Shane Evans, Lori Easley, and Kirk Evans.
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which was very detrimental to both businesses. What was supposed to take 90 days lasted for at least 12 months. Customers vehicles sank to their axles. I was elected Jewelers of Louisiana president. In 1986, we closed Laura’s Accessories to move the jewelry store to the Sullivan Road location and changed the name to Evans Fine Jewelry. In 1988, I was hired as executive director of Jewelers of Louisiana, which position I held for 10 years. In 1990, we moved to our current location on Sullivan Road and renamed the store Laura’s. In 1992, we added gifts, ladies apparel, and accessories to our inventory. In 1993, I married Francis E. (Cisco) Landry All jewelry repair, appraisals, pearl stringing, watch batteries, watch band repair, and so on are done in the store and insurance is maintained on all customers goods while in our custody and control. Repairs are done by me or my son Shane. In September 2010, I was diagnosed with cancer, had kidney and lymp nodes removed in October and started chemotherapy in December. It was a difficult time to begin with, made harder by the fact that it was the busiest time of the year for the store. We made it through all of it.
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Public Can Comment on Loop Dec. 13 Continued from Page 1
It already has the power of expropriation and the legal authority to construct and operate a massive toll road. What the Baton Rouge Loop needs is 1) approval from the Federal Highway Administration and 2) the money to move forward with the project. The consultants, engineers, and contractors pushing the Loop hope to get the money from the Obama Administration in the form of federal funds and from a “private” partner, namely governmentowned banks in Communist China, for partial private funding of the project. Once the Capital Area Expressway Authority gets Federal Highway Administration approval, it could begin getting the money if Congress approved additional stimulus money or if members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation found other available funds. No further approval from state or local government is required for
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Loop will hold a “Public Hearing” as follows: Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 5 to 7 p.m. BREC Headquarters 6201 Florida Blvd. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 5 to 7 p.m. Denham Springs High Gym Note: While the Loop characterizes these as “Public Meetings” and “Public Hearings” on their website, these are neither meetings nor hearings. Rather, they are Open Houses, which provides no assembly of citizens, no public testimony, and no Q&A.
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City Council will hold a Public Hearing on a Resolution for the City of Central to formally oppose the Baton Rouge Loop Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011 6 p.m. Kristenwood, City of Central
the Baton Rouge Loop to be built. As the accounting firm of Postlewaite & Netterville said in their recent audit of the Loop, the Capital Area Expressway Authority is “a special purpose government, independent of state and local governments.” The Loop is scheduled for a series of “public hearings” next week. However, they are not actual public hearings. There is no assembly or any opportunity to make statements or ask questions in a public meeting on the record. Instead, what is being offered is an “open house” with a “continuous presentation” wherein citizens can wander around a group of maps and display tables and ask questions one-on-one to staff members standing nearby. The Central City Council will hold a Public Hearing and listen to comments from the public at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Kristenwood when the Council considers a resolution opposing the Loop by Councilman Wayne Messina.
Questions and Answers About the Loop The following represents the opinions of Central City News editor Woody Jenkins: Question: Every big city has a loop around it. I want one here. Why shouldn’t Baton Rouge have a loop? Answer: Louisiana has massive transportation problems and a backlog of $13 billion in unfunded highway projects. Many of these are desperately needed, such as the Hooper Road Bridge. Because funds are so short and lives are at stake, we have to fund the most-needed projects that will actually provide some relief.
The fact that most big cities have a loop and you want one too is completely irrelevant. We have to look at the needs and try to meet them. The Louisiana Legislature approved the Highway Priority Program in the late 1970’s to take highway construction out of politics and base it on objective traffic studies. Yet, do you realize the Baton Rouge Loop is not in the state’s 10-year Highway Priority Program? That’s because the traffic studies do not show it to be a project that has any
merit. Simply put: It won’t solve any of the Baton Rouge area’s enormous transportation needs — even at its $6 billion price tag. It is a political project, which was originated by MayorPresident Kip Holden and a host of consultants, engineers, and contractors. Question: What do the traffic studies show? Answer: The constituency for the Loop is South Baton Rouge. The people there are overwhelmed with outrageous delays every time they leave their homes. They want something — anything — done to improve the situation. For many, the attitude is, yeah, I’m for the Loop, anything to give us some relief! The problem is, the Loop provides no relief for South Baton Rouge. For example, one traffic study done by the Loop
analyzed I-10 from the I-10/I-12 split to Highland Road. The two options were No Build (that is, what is the traffic count on this highway if the Loop is not built) and Build the Loop with a 15 cents a mile toll (what is the traffic count from I-10/I-12 to Highland if the Loop is built). The traffic study shows No Build 88,935 cars a day and Build Loop 88,029 cars a day. Spend $6 billion and accomplish nothing. That’s the Loop’s study! Other traffic studies done by the Loop are equally discouraging. The financial projections done by the Loop are even worse. There is no way under any projection that tolls can pay the cost of building the Loop. Ultimately, the taxpayers would be strong-armed into paying the bill for a partially-complete white elephant.
. Obituaries , James S. Epperson
James S. “Buddy” Epperson, a resident of Baker, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, and awoke to be in the arms of Jesus. He was 79 years old and was retired from Exxon. Visitation was at Baker First United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 26 until memorial services conducted by Rev. Gene Rives. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Glenda H. Epperson; three daughters, Sharon Badeaux and husband John
Sr., Wendy Epperson, and Michelle Epperson Jester and husband Larry; three grandchildren, Jaymes-Irish Jester, Evan Epperson, and Alexis Jester. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Hallie EpEpperson person, and two sisters, Gail Epperson and Carlee Doughty.
Aubrey Lane Watts
Lane and Angel (Addison) Watts are proud to announce the birth of their second child, Aubrey Lane. She was welcomed home by big brother, Jude. Aubrey was born July 19, 2011, at 8:26 a.m. She weighed six pounds, 9.5 ouonces, and was 18 inches long. Proud grandparents are Lucy and Gary Watts of Central and Steve and Katie Addison of Amite. Great-grandparents are Garland and Nell Watts of Central, Mary Dunn of Gautier, Miss., and Seymon Stogner of Bogalusa.
Milestones. Send births, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, honors, special events, reunions, and deaths to centralcitynews@ hotmail.com, or Box 1, Central, LA 70739, or deliver to 13567 Hooper Rd.
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Blackwater’s Living Nativity, Dec. 3-4 CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:
Thursday, December 1 Business After Hours • 6 to 7 p.m. The Central Chamber of Commerce will have their Business After Hours at Claire Marie’s, 14409 Wax Road, Ste. E. Thursday, December 1 Girl Scout Meeting • 6:30 p.m. Service Unit 104 is in need of enthusiastic adult volunteers willing to make a positive difference in a girl’s life. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, join us at the Central Library on Joor Road. For information, email vdunbar50@aol.com. Thursday, December 1 Zoar Baptist Church Ladies’ Christmas Bazaar and Dinner Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road, will be hosting a Ladies’ Christmas Dinner and Bazaar in the gym. This event is for ladies 18 years of age and above. There will be shopping, live entertainment, and dinner. Tickets are $15. Contact Zoar Baptist Church at 261-3434. 25th Annual Christmas Festival December 2 through 4 The 25th Annual Christmas in Central will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 with the Free Lighting Ceremony at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan. The Christmas Parade will be Saturday morning at 10 a.m.. Carnival all three days. December 2 through 24 The Leaders Open House 5 to 10 p.m. For the 7th year in a row, Wayne and Diane Leader will open their home and Christmas decorations to the public for viewing. Dates are every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from Dec. 2 through 24. Friday, December 2 Christmas Concert • 7 p.m. The Livingston Parish Children’s Choirs will present their 21st Annual Christmas Concert at Live Oak United Methodist Church in Watson. The concert features the Apprentice Choir, the Chorus, and the Chorale, the auditioned touring choir which will be
BLACKWATER’S LIVING NATIVITY — Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Road, will have their annual living nativity Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4, 6 to 8 p.m.
touring and singing in Italy this summer. Tickets are $5 and are on sale during rehearsals at New Covenant Church in Denham Springs. A free nursery will be provided during the concert for children 4 and under. 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. Sunday, December 4 Softball Umpire Meeting • 6 p.m. The Baton Rouge Softball Chapter of the LHSOA will hold a Membership Meeting at the Jefferson Hwy. Park, 8133 Jefferson Hwy. For information, contact Paul Dufour at 505-1287 or email him at LHSOA_softball@att. net. Sunday, December 4 Christmas Shopping Extravaganza 2 to 5 p.m. Shop in one place with several vendors, including Thirty-One, Mary Kay, Vault Denim Jeans, It’s Very Adorable (hair bows), handmade jewelry, handmade furniture, Décor de Lis (wreaths,
swags), Scentsy, and more. 7438 Conestoga Drive. For information, contact Amber Martel at 445-2874. December 8 and 9 Jewelry & Accessories Sale Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is sponsoring a jewelry and accessories sale on Thursday, Dec. 8, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 9, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everything is $5. The event will be held in the Conference Room West Wing. Cash and credit/ debit cards accepted. Sunday, December 11 Children’s Christmas Play 6 p.m. The Children’s Choir of Greenwell Springs Baptist Church will perform “Arrest These Merry Gentlemen.” Sgt. Joe Sabbath is charged with keeping the peace in the sleepy little town of Bethlehem, and he likes things quiet! In this humorous, yet meaningful musical he stumbles upon the caper that changed the world. Bring your family and friends as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell Springs. Sunday, December 11 Remembering Our Children
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7 p.m. The death of a child at any age is devastating. St. Alphonsus Church will provide the opportunity for grieving families and their friends to come together to celebrate the life, love, and light of those children gone much too soon. For information, contact JoAnn at 261-4650. December 10 and 11 Christmas in the Country • 7 p.m. Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road, will present “Christmas in the Country.” Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Free administration, tickets available at the door. For information, contact the church office at 261-3434. December 19 through 21 Wildcat Baseball Camp 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central High Baseball will hold a holiday Wildcat Baseball Camp at the Central Baseball field for boys ages 7 to 15. Fee is $100 and includes three days of instruction and camp T-shirt. There will be hitting, fielding, throwing, ground ball technique, bunting, sliding, base running, and fly ball technique. To pre-register, contact Mike Forbes at 270-2674. Thanks to Raising Cane’s for providing food for each day of the camp.
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