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Thursday, December 22, 2011 • Vol. 14, No. 34 • 16 Pages • Circulation 11,000 • centralcitynews.us • Published Every Thursday

Courage Under Fire

Dr. Tony LoBue: Central’s 2011 Man of the Year ‘I Don’t Want to Take Any Credit.

Central Is About A Lot of People Pulling Together’ — Dr. Tony LoBue Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — If Central has a Tim Tebow, it is certainly Dr. Tony LoBue — a quiet, humble quarterback who makes big things happen while trying to make certain he gets none of the credit.

A well-respected veterinarian and family man, leader of the business community, director of the annual prayer banquet, and dedicated City Councilman, Dr. Tony LoBue is Central’s 2011 Man of the Year.

Photo by Woody Jenkins

Set out each day believing in your dreams. Know without a doubt that you were made for amazing things.

Josh Hinds Quote on wall of Dr. LoBue’s office

Neighbors Opens New Central Branch Dr. Tony LoBue, 2011 Central Man of the Year

CENTRAL — Neighbors Federal Credit Union held Grand Opening ceremonies Tuesday morning for its new $3 million branch office at the corner of Wax and Sullivan.

President Kathi Gill said Neigh-

bors felt the investment was needed to serve the credit union’s more than 4,500 members in the Central area. Neighbors’ member base in Central has tripled since opening its first Central branch at 13336

Hooper Rd. in August 2001. At that time, it had 1,300 Central members. Neighbors, which began in 1954 as the Baton Rouge Teachers Federal Credit Union, is now

A Central Christmas Dog Tale How My Best Friend Saved Our Family’s Lives and Gave Us A Merry Christmas Brian Vecellio

Special to the Central City News

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CENTRAL — It will be a mighty happy Christmas around our house in Central this year, instead of the tragedy in could have been — thanks to my Honey!

But I’m getting ahead of myself.

I believe there’s always a reason for the things that happen and always a reason we meet who we meet. Another thing I believe is, “Dog is man’s best friend!”

I have a true best friend in a dog named Honey!

In November 2010, while my See MAN’S on Page 8

CENTRAL — The Kringlewood Christmas Tree Farm, a landmark in Central for the past 35 years, is selling the last of its Christmas trees, and none has been planted for future years, according to owner Reggie Pulliam, who cited health as his primary reason for closing.

The next few days may be the last time to purchase a Christmas tree actually grown in Central.

The farm, located at 9110 Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road, is open from 1 to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. The remaining inventory of trees is 20 percent off.

Pulliam, a native of the area and graduate of Pride High

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HONEY LOOKS UP AT SANTA — The heroine of this Central Christmas Dog Tale is Honey (center), who captured her master’s affection and loyalty.

Shown (left to right) are Brian Vecellio, Santa Claus, and son Logan.

The canines are Tucker, Rusty, Honey, Max, and Ginger.

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SANTA APPEARED AT SONIC DRIVE INN ON HOOPER Saturday morning but these kids were too scared to get out and go sit in Santa’s lap. So their grandmother convinced Santa to pay them a curbside visit. When he did, they were in awe!

Why Do We Celebrate Christmas?

Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — Christianity is under attack in our society. So it’s only natural that the biggest Christian holiday — Christmas — would also be under attack.

I think I’m correct in saying that nowhere in the Bible are Christians directed to celebrate Jesus’ birth, nor is it even suggested.

So why do we do it? And why are we so defensive when people attack Christmas?

I think we love Christmas so Woody Jenkins much because it epitomizes the Christian faith.

It is man’s reaction to the greatest story ever told.

The natural reaction to that story is great happiness. The birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is a happy story, because it gives man hope for the future. It also gives him forgiveness for his sins. And it provides a clear and objective path to life everlasting.

With such a faith, why wouldn’t we be happy and want to celebrate in a very big way?

Why wouldn’t we want to see our friends and relatives, embrace them, spend time with them, and give gifts.

Why would we sit by glumly when Jesus’ birth comes around?

This is a time to celebrate healing, forgiveness, and a wonderful future — not only for ourselves but for our loved ones and anyone who believes and desires to give himself to our Lord and Savior.

If the opponents of Christmas

want to eliminate the words “Merry Christmas,” they will never succeed.

Even in the deepest, darkest prison or the worst totalitarian state, there always be someone who whispers to another, “Merry Christmas!” And the one hearing these words will be filled with happiness for all those words convey.

You can no more ban “Merry Christmas” from the face of the earth than you can ban love or forgiveness or happiness!

It will not go away.

HHH NEW SHERIFF’S SUBSTATION. Sheriff Sid Gautreaux should be commended for the new Pride-Chaneyville substation. Thanks to the donation of the building by Exxon and some smart decisions by the Sheriff, the substation has been built for a fraction of normal cost. In addition, the Sheriff did it all with funds he had available and without going to the Metro Council asking for an appropriation.

This state-of-the-art facility is not only good for crime prevention and control, it is also a great deal for the taxpayers of our parish.

For Central residents, it is important because the new substation will relieve some of the burden on the Central substation. It effectively cuts the geographic area served by the Central substation in half and allows the deputies based here to focus primarily on Central.

HHH PUBLICATION SCHEDULE. As announced last week, the Central City News will continue its 2011 publication schedule into 2012. This means we will be published on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from January to July, and we will resume weekly publication on the 2nd Thursday of August. This schedule is done because the flow of news and advertising is much less from January to July and much greater from August to December.

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We also have a new page, Capital Republican, which will help you keep up with Republican and conservative activities in the Baton Rouge area. That will be very important in this election year.

HHH DEADLINE FOR LOOP COMMENTS. The Capital Area Expressway Authority, MayorPresident Kip Holden’s brainchild for building the so-called Baton Rouge Loop, will receive comments on the Loop until Jan. 9, 2012. Then it will submit those comments to the Federal Highway Administration. If the FHWA approves the Loop, we’ll have a very difficult time stopping it.

If you would like to comment, please send your comment to the Loop commission with a copy to the Central City News by Jan. 5, in order to give us time to process the comments, bind them, and get them to the Loop commission, the FHWA, and the Central City Council before the deadline. A form with addresses is on Page 7.

HHH CENTRAL CITY COUNCIL VOTE. The Central City Council will vote on a resolution opposing the Baton Rouge Loop by Councilman Wayne Messina at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Kristenwood.

If you feel strongly on this issue, you should attend and speak. The Council failed to get three votes for the resolution last month. Supporters will be out in force and may prevail if opponents don’t show up and speak. If you would like to speak, fill out a card at the beginning of the meeting and turn it in up front. Heartfelt personal comments by members of the public are usually appreciated by the City Council.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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New $3 Million Facility Will Serve 4,500 Members in Central

Neighbors, Now State’s Largest Credit Union, Opens New Central Branch, at Wax & Sullivan Continued from Page 1

the largest Federal credit union in Louisiana and the sixth largest financial institution in East Baton Rouge Parish. It has $550 million in assets.

Tuesday’s Grand Opening drew a large crowd to the new facility. Neighbors’ officials on hand included Chief Operating Officer Steve Webb, Chief Administrative Officer and Branch Manager Trisha Prilleux.

A Neighbors’ official who is well known in Central is Graydon Walker, who was one of the original founders of the credit union in 1954 and who has served on the Board of Directors for 54 years.

In an interview afterwards, Mr. Walker recalled teachers putting up $5.25 each to help start the credit union.

“We kept the money in a shoebox!” he laughed.

Another Central native, Jason Knapp, is a financial planner for members. The branch will be open until 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursday.

Neighbors offers full services to members of other credit unions, and they can use the branch at any time. Virtually anyone who resides in the Baton Rouge area is eligible for membership for a nominal fee.

Graydon Walker says the credit union started with a simple motto: “Not for profit but for service” And that’s still true today, he said.

— By Woody Jenkins, Editor

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Dr. Tony LoBue: Central’s Man of Year

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(Left to right) Tony LoBue in the 4-H Club, playing football, and him with Kathie Nuza and Sully the cat.

Shortly after moving his veterinary practice to Central in 2003, Dr. LoBue got active in the Central Area Business Association. Soon afterwards, he was drafted to be president. Over the next two years, he helped reorganize CABA and converted it to the City of Central Chamber of Commerce.

With Tony at the helm, the Chamber became a more vital and active institution in the Central community.

About that same time, Central Fire Chief Bill Porche, who had organized Central’s annual Prayer Banquet for many years, passed on the responsibility to Tony and his wife Judy. Under their leadership, the prayer banquet grew larger and larger, involving nearly 1,000 students from Central area schools every August. Adult leaders of the prayer banquet vowed never to use their names in publicity about the Prayer Banquet. So most people in Central never knew how

much time and effort the LoBues were devoting to organizing the effort.

Central’s Prayer Banquet has undoubtedly had a major effect on the Central community. It helps young people start the school year off with the right attitude and keep their Christian walk uppermost in mind.

In early 2010, Dr. Tony LoBue decided to run for the Central City Council. Nine candidates were on the ballot for five at-large seats. A spirited campaign ensued, and all nine candidates were very competitive. Yet, when the votes were counted, Tony LoBue won 71 percent of the vote. He was supported in all parts of the city by every faction.

Four years before, Ralph Washington was the top vote-getter and was subsequently chosen by the fivemember City Council to be Mayor Pro-Tem. But when it was suggested that Tony LoBue should be named Mayor Pro-Tem after this 71 percent

showing, Dr. LoBue just laughed it off and said that Ralph Washington had done a good job and he would be supporting Ralph’s reelection.

HHH Tony LoBue’s favorite quote is, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care!” and also, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way!”

Despite his mild manner, Dr. Tony LoBue is a man with an iron will. He epitomizes the principles in the book, Man of Steel and Velvet by Aubrey Andelin. The book holds that a Christian man must be kind and loving, epitomized by the velvet touch. Yet, at the same time, he must use the iron fist if necessary to protect his country, home, family, and the principles essential to a free society.

Insight into the character of Tony LoBue comes from his mentor, Dr. John Rust of Shreveport of Summer

Grove Animal Hospital, who was named Louisiana’s Veterinarian of the Year.

“I first met Tony when he was a boy in grade school. I was a veterinarian in Shreveport and went to his school to talk to the students about my work. Tony was excited and told me he wanted to be a vet. We never lost contact after that and by the time he was 15, he was working in my office, taking care of the kennels parttime. Unlike most young people, he was very serious and kept his mind on his business.”

“He was very responsible and also very sensitive. One day we weren’t very busy and I sent him home. He got very upset and down in the dumps.

He didn’t want to leave. He went on to Louisiana Tech and studied Animal Husbandry. After graduation, he applied to go to the LSU Veterinary School, and I wrote a letter for him.”

“After completing vet school,

Central’s Man or Woman of the Year Recipients CENTRAL — The Central City News began the tradition of naming a Man or Woman of the Year in 2005. Since that time, nine individuals have been honored.

The selection is made by the staff of the Central City News.

The past winners are: 2005 — Russell Starns.

His vision and hard work led to the incorporation of the City of Central.

2006 — Rep. Bodi White He authored the Constitutional amendment creating the Central Community School System 2007 — Supt. Mike Faulk With a strong vision and the support of the Central community but no money, he successfully launched the Central school system with over 300 employees.

2008 — Mayor Mac Watts He served as the city’s first mayor and made Central the first city in Louisiana history to be completely privatized.

Louis DeJohn — Organized the people of Central to aid the less fortunate through Cookin’ in Central.

2009 — Sharon Browning As school board president, she succeeded in getting voter approval for $55 million Central School Complex.

2010 — Will Easley Starting with nothing, he created Trade Construction, a model business, and was instrumental in starting Central school system.

Pro-Tem Ralph Washington A role model for integrity, he has been a pillar of reason and unselfishness in city government.

(Left to right) 2010 winner Ralph Washington with wife Caroline; 2008 winner Mayor Mac Watts, and 2011winner Dr. Tony LoBue

(Left to right) 2010 winner Will Easley; 2009 winner school board

president Sharon Browning; and 2007 winner Supt. Mike Faulk

(Left to right) 2006 winner Rep. Bodi White; 2008 winner Louis DeJohn, and 2005 winner Russell Starns

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Stands Up for God, Family, Community

(Left to right) With the Dean family at 2011 Cookin’ in Central; wife Judy at the 2010 Mardi Gras Ball; and with wife and daughter at a Republican Women of Central event.

Tony started a practice in Hallsville, Texas, where he lived for 17 years and was very successful. Just the other day, I met a man from Hallsville who is the superintendent of schools, and he asked about Tony.

He told me how well respected Tony was over there. Among other things, he served as President of the Chamber of Commerce.”

“When Tony introduced me to Judy, I was so impressed. I told him he would be crazy if he didn’t marry her! And he did! She’s a wonderful person, just as he is. They are quite a combination!”

“I’ll be 85 in January and I’m still practicing. For years, Tony has referred to me as his mentor but the truth is the roles have reversed. I’ve been out of school for 53 years. Today Tony is my mentor. He teaches me so many things. He’s been such a blessing to my life. You know, everyone you meet is somewhere between toxic and nourishing. When someone is toxic, stay away from them. When they are nourishing, get as close as you can to them. That’s why I’m sorry Tony is so far away. I wish I could see him everyday!’

HHH Just as Tim Tebow needs a whole team to be successful, Dr. Tony LoBue says we all need a team.

LoBue says everything great in his

Tony at Ms. Clara’s 100th Birthday

Roxanne Atkinson and Judy and Tony LoBue at the Central City News Business Awards

life has come as a gift from God, and everything good he’s been able to do is a result of the wonderful people God has put in his path. At the top of his list is his mother and father and then Dr. John Rust, but there is also a lady outside his family who is very special — Miss Clara Kessler, now 101.

“When I arrived in Hallsville, Miss Clara took me under her wing, even watering the flowers in front of my office,” he said. A scrapbook she prepared in the 1980’s recounts Tony’s many accomplishments in Hallsville and Miss Clara was there helping him throughout. “I love her so much,” he said. “She means everything to me.”

HHH After Central’s municipal election in the spring of 2010, the newlyelected City Council went through a difficult period. The Council was dissatisfied with the City Attorney, and Councilman LoBue objected to her reappointment. Shortly thereafter, the City Attorney refused to produce copies of her bills to the City as a result of Public Records requests.

Councilman LoBue strongly supported a resolution directing her to produce the requested Public Records.

By then, supporters of the Mayor began a campaign against Councilman LoBue. He was invited by some to resign from the Council and “get out of town.” Some threatened to boycott his veterinary practice.

It was a difficult time for a Christian whose motives appeared pure and in the public interest.

Despite it all, Dr. LoBue maintained his gentlemanly demeanor and refused to hit back at his opposition ­— much as Tim Tebow refuses to criticize his detractors.

Not much later, Councilman LoBue and a majority of the Council made it clear they wanted to consider a replacement for CH2MHILL, the $6 billion company that had the privatization contract for the City of Central. Many people thought their efforts would be in vain. But, ultimately, the Mayor’s committee recommended another private firm, and the City of Central is now saving $500,000 a year as a result.

Then the Mayor appointed Councilman LoBue to chair the Mayor’s Committee on Legal Services. When Chairman LoBue distributed copies of the City Attorney’s legal bills to committee members, the Mayor angrily demanded that LoBue resign.

The Councilman said the bills were public records, and that committee members charged with recommending how legal services should be provided should be able to review the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent by the city on legal services.

LoBue refused to resign and the Mayor refused to allow the committee to continue meeting.

For the shy and humble veterinarian, controversy is something very unpleasant. But he knows that he has to be willing to take a stand on important principles, whether he is in elective office, running a business, or being a husband and father.

Dr. LoBue and his wife Judy have five children and a blended family.

Tony and Judy have separate businesses in the same building. His veterinary practice, Crossroads Animal, is located at 13933 Greenwell Springs Rd. Judy’s Heavenly Hair & Skin is at the same address.

“It’s a dream for Judy and me to be able to be in business right next door to each other,” he said. Judy LoBue is Tony’s biggest supporter.

Tony said, “I believe life is all about determining God’s direction for your life and about passing on your blessings to others, so that they can carry on.”

He passes the blessings along in so many ways. Every day, he works to pay back those who have given so much to him.

Not long ago, he had the chance to pay back Dr. John Rust for his years of mentorship. Tony said, “A young teacher named April Fitzgerald came to see me. She said she wanted to become a veterinarian and asked if she could come to work with me and learn more. I told her if she would work two years with me, I would teach her everything I know. She did that and then went to vet school. It was very gratifying when she graduated from LSU Vet School at the top of her class! She is now Dr. April Fitzgerald and is practicing in Tennessee.”

Dr. LoBue has been very busy for many years passing out his blessings in Central, and now he is Central’s 2011 Man of the Year.

(Left to right) Tony LoBue qualifying for the 2010 Council election; Tony and Judy on the campaign trail; and Tony with fellow councilman Wayne Messina

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Central Christmas Lights: Dazzling

Home of The McClure’s at 13823 Tech Dr. is a spectacular audio-video display that is very entertaining. Tune to 106.9 FM.

SOME OF THE OUTSTANDING CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS IN CENTRAL Murray L. Aaron 10732 Downey Dr. Eddie and Carla Baker 10641 Norway Pine Dr. James and Jean Ball 19028 Magnolia Bend Rd. Home of James Hohensee, 12625 Sullivan Rd., offers an outstanding computer-animated display.

Jimmy and Nicole Boyle 11306 McCullough Rd. James Hohensee 12625 Sullivan Rd. Wayne and Diane Leader 12414 Hooper Rd. Lorraine Mayeux 13134 Dorset Ave. The McClure’s 13823 Tech Dr. The Pourciau’s 14905 Lockridge Ave. Pride Jason and Christen Teed 9201 Magnolia Crossing Dr. Photos by Woody Jenkins

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Timeless Treasures Await Last-Minute Christmas Shopper at Atkinson’s Store Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

GREENWELL SPRINGS ROAD — Everyday, tens of thousands of cars rush up and down Greenwell Springs Road.

At this time of the year, many are on their way to shop for Christmas gifts at the big malls or chain stores.

Ironically, they are hurriedly passing by one of the best places to shop in the Baton Rouge area — Atkinson’s General Store, a fascinating antique store where the discerning and budget-conscious shopper can find timeless treasures that the malls can never match.

The store itself is much like it was when Russell “Little Joe” Atkinson and his wife Georgia Wells Atkinson had it from the 1950’s to the 1980’s.

Today the paint is peeling on the outside, but don’t let that fool you.

Inside, you will find antiques, jewelry, crystal, furniture, paintings, records, and vintage sporting goods including fishing gear.

There are hundreds of rare and unusual items from a spinning wheel to pie cases to Louisiana memorabilia of every type.

The antique store includes 13 vendors, and every vendor sells items from A to Z. Some of the vendors do a big business on eBay. So there is a turnover of merchandise and new things are always coming in.

If you are fortunate, you’ll stop by when Mrs. Jeane Atkinson is on duty. She’ll tell you that she’s from New Jersey and not one of

ATKINSON’S GENERAL STORE, an antique and gift shop at 8868 Greenwell Springs Rd., has loads of great Christmas gifts.

the “real” Atkinsons. “My husband came down here from New Jersey in 1956 to work construction. We were looking for a place to rent in Denham Springs and took the ‘back way’ on Greenwell Springs Road, which wasn’t very busy in those days. My kids saw the store and said, ‘Look, daddy, there’s our store!’ We were Atkinsons too! So we fell in love with the place.”

Today, Jeane Atkinson is a volunteer who, like others who work at the

store, don’t accept pay. “We love it and want to keep it going,” she said.

Little Joe and Georgia passed away years ago, as have their four children — Billie Creel, Edgar Atkinson, Nina Henderson, and Russell, Jr., who was killed in World War II. When the store was about to be demolished years ago, local realtor Steve Myers came to rescue and purchased the property. “It needed to be saved,” he said. “It is a classic! As long as we can pay the bills, we’ll

keep it open.” Steve is brother-in-law to Judy Myers, the granddaughter of Little Joe and Georgia Atkinson.

The Atkinson General Store, 8868 Greenwell Springs Rd., phone 9241941, will be open Thursday, Friday (10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.), and Saturday (10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) between now and Christmas.

By the way, there’s no website and no email. Every sale is written up on a sales pad and rung up on the old cash register — just like it always was!

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To: Capital Area Expressway Authority • 9100 Bluebonnet Centre Blvd., Suite 301, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 Please mail, fax, or email a copy to: Central City News • 13567 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70818 • Fax 225-261-5022 Email: centralcitynews@hotmail.com CCN will file a copy with the Loop, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Central City Council The undersigned (circle) FAVOR/OPPOSE the proposed BR Loop:

JEANE ATKINSON, who volunteers her time, will show you around the antique store and guide you to interesting gifts offered by the 13 vendors at Atkinson’s General Store.

Council to Vote on Loop Jan. 10, Public Comment Due by Jan. 5

CENTRAL — The battle over the Baton Rouge Loop is nearing a crucial period. Jan. 9, 2012, will be the last day to file public comments with the Federal Highway Administration for and against the proposed Loop.

The Central City News is gathering comments by Central citizens and must receive those by Jan. 5, 2012, in order to place them in a binder and file them with the Capital Area Expressway Authority, the Federal Highway

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The Central City News recommends sending your comments to the Capital Area Expressway Authority with a copy of the Central City News.

Central City Council to Vote.

The Central City Council will consider a resolution stating a position against the Loop at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Kristenwood. The Council will need three votes in order to pass the resolution, which is not subject to Mayoral veto.

Citizens may express their opinion by attending the meeting and filling out a comment card. Council members are Louis DeJohn, Tony LoBue, Wayne Messina, Aaron Moak, and Ralph Washington.

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Man’s Best Friend Gives Us Uncondit Santa and “Murphy” Braud

Santa and Michelle Pourciau

Santa, the Glass family, and “Sasha”

Continued from Page 1

girlfriend and I made a stop a PetCo, they were having their usual Pet Adoption Day. Right there in plain view was Honey! Now, let me say that I already had four dogs and four cats — so the last thing I needed was another furry friend!

Honey is the color of honey.

She has amazing eyes, and eyes are my weakness! I went home and thought about her all weekend.

I decided I had to see her again.

Locating her was a problem since she wasn’t brought there by the Animal Control center. In fact, PetCo did not know which agency she was with. It took about four days to figure out that she was with Swampy Paws.

I was so anxious to see Honey again. As soon as I saw her, I felt the magic return. This was my girl, and I decided to take her home for

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Nathan, Jackie, Donnie, Nick, Natalie Milazzo, and “Pixie”

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the weekend to see how she would do with the other four dogs.

Well, she felt right at home and has been with us ever since. This sweet girl is so happy, and she is a blessing to my life.

Now let us get to the “hero” part of this story. On Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, my son was home for the weekend and went to bed with Rusty and Max. So the other three dogs came to stay in my room.

I generally never run appliances when I am going to bed or if I am leaving the house. But this night I was behind on my household responsibilities and decided to start a load of towels. I went to bed and was watching some TV with Ginger, Tucker, and of course Honey.

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tional Love, Affection 365 Days a Year

Santa, Charlie and Brea Wooford, “Huey,” “Lil Girl,” and “Petunia”

Santa, Karson Fontana, and “Poncho”

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olyn Brees, and “Firefly”

in the air. The other dogs just laid there, as if everything was okay.

But I knew something was wrong as this was not her normal behavior at bed time. She looked like a pointer, but with her nose in a vertical position.

Sometimes, when there’s a fire, a minute or two can make the difference between something minor and losing your entire house.

Sometimes a few seconds can be the difference between life and death!

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Santa, Josh and Meagan Richard, “Ruger”, and “Remington”

ed me soon enough that I was able to simply unplug the cord and stop the fire. I called the fire department. They came and confirmed that the washer transmission was locked up and was burning.

Without Honey’s warning, it certainly could have set the house on fire. We can only imagine what could have happened.

So, as you can see, there is always a reason why we meet who we meet. I am glad I did not listen to my brain saying you have four dogs and four cats.

Instead I listened to my heart!

My sweet, sweet, Honey.

Yours truly, Brian Vecellio P.S. Yes, Honey got a porterhouse steak that night!

I hadn’t noticed anything wrong, except for Honey’s behavior. But her persistence forced me to get up out of bed and open the door.

Instantly, I knew something was burning. I walked to the laundry room on the other side of the house.

The washer had begun an electrical fire. Fortunately, Honey had alert-

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What’s Happening in Central This Month CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

January 5, 12, 19, and 26 Scale Down Information Sessions 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Get started today with Scale Down, an HMR program for weight management at Lane Regional Medical Center. Want to find out how this life-style and weight loss program can benefit you? Call 658-4463 to schedule your free, no-obligation information session. Registration is required and space is limited.

Saturday, January 7 5K Rebel Run 8 a.m.

Central Private School will hold its 2nd Annual 5K Rebel Run. Early Bird registration (by Dec. 16) is $20 and $25 after Dec. 16. All ages welcome!

Food, prizes, and fun. All proceeds will benefit Central Private Educational programs. For information or registration forms, call 261-3341 or email Jill Coon at jcoon@centralprivate.org.

Tuesday, January 10 Diabetes Support Group Meeting 6 to 7:30 p.m.

When you have diabetes, proper foot care is very important. People with diabetes are more vulnerable to foot problems. Poor foot care with diabetes can lead to serious health problems. Dr. Japera Levine, of the Foot and Ankle Institute in Zachary, will speak on foot care and diabetes at the meeting. We welcome all who Join Central City News on

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KICK FOR THE CURE — The Central Soccer program held their 2nd Annual “Kick For The Cure” on Saturday, Dec. 17. All proceeds from the shirts and a portion of the gate and concessions were donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. “Kick For The Cure” was started by Coach Wes Melton in memory of his mother-in-law, Willene Guilbeau, after she lost her nine-year battle with breast cancer. The girls and boys soccer teams would like to thank the Central community for their support!

have Type I or Type 2 Diabetes including family, friends, and any others in a supporting role. For information, contact Sherri Brady at 658-4583.

Wednesday, January 18 AARP Driver Course 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The AARP Driver Safety Course will be held at Lane Regional Medical Center. This classroom refresher course for drivers age 50 and older will help you learn the effects of aging on driving and how to adjust and remain safe on today’s roads. Most auto insurance companies provide a multiyear discount to course graduates.

Class size is limited and registration is required. For information, or to preregister, call 654-5263.

Friday, January 27 Blood Drive • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

United Blood Services will hold a

blood drive at Lane Regional Medical Center. The blood drive is open to the public and registration is not required.

However, donors are encouraged to sign up online at www.bloodhero.com, sponsor code LaneRegional.

Saturday, February 4 Milestone Wedding Anniversaries 4 p.m.

In conjunction with World Marriage

Central Class of ’65 Looking for Classmates

CENTRAL — The Central High Class of 1965 is looking for any information that will help find missing classmates. Classmates are: Kenneth Bankston, John Belle, Guiliana Boyett, Mary Delaney, James Lee Faust, Chris

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Harry Breeden

Harry Breeden, A Man Among Boys: The Player Who Put Football on the Map

CENTRAL — Football, bright lights, fall breezes, blood, sweat, and sometimes even tears. This is the story of a man who paved the way for Central Wildcat football.

In 1946, Willard Jackson was given the okay to start the first-ever football team for Central High School. In doing so, he had to find some talent who knew anything about how the game of football was played. In those days, Central was mostly farms. Coach Jackson knew he had to have something to build around but he didn’t know what until he hung the sign up for the first football practice. After stapling the sign on the bulletin board, he made a quick turn around and ran right into the biggest guy on campus trying to read what he was putting on the board.

Coach asked, son, what is your name.

My name is Harry Breeden. Would you like to play football? Yes sir, I would!

Coach Jackson knew that if this young man had any kind of talent he had a big man to build around. Boy, was he right!

Coach Jackson listed him at 6’3” and 235 pounds, knowing the whole time that he was at least 6’6” and 260 or more. But, in those days, that was the coach’s secret.

The first thing the coach had to do was order him a football helmet, because none of those on hand fit his head! It didn’t take many practices before the scouts from other high schools were watching #23 — the big man for Central.

After practice one day, a car drove up to Harry’s house off Hooper Road. A man from a respectable business that is still operating today offered Harry a brand new car and free gas if he would come and play ball for Istrouma High School.

You know, that had to be hard to turn down, coming from a small and not well off farm with just chickens and cows.

But Harry looked at the man and told him that “Central is where my heart is!”

From then on, he was known all over as “Big Harry.” He went on to be Central’s first All-State lineman, played offense at right tackle, nose guard on defense, held the ball for kicks and when the team was struck down with boils, he blew open holes from the fullback position for a much-needed score to win the game.

The opponents tried everything from double teaming to triple teaming to try to stop the big man. They even brought in junior college players in one game before getting caught and having to forfeit the game.

Big Harry went on to be the first student athlete to receive a sports or music scholarship to any college from Central High School. He attended LSU and played for the Fighting Tigers. With all the limelight and the things that go with the fame of being an LSU football player, it never changed Harry Breeden.

He was a true Christian gentleman who served God and his church, Zoar Baptist Church, where he was a deacon.

Always visiting the sick in hospitals and serving the needs of the pastor, he never forgot his home.

For Big Harry, it wasn’t just about football. It was about God, home, family, and Central.

He set a standard for future Wildcats that lives on today.

Harry O. Breeden, Sr., died on Feb. 29, 2009.

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Her fiancé is the son of Clay Morris of Southaven, Miss. and Shirley Morris of Central. David is a graduate of Central High School and Louisiana College with a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance.

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The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Fruge of Sulphur. Natalie is a graduate of Sulphur High School and Louisiana College with a bachelor’s degree

ZACHARY — Karla Miller, RN, BSN has been named Director of the Telemetry Unit at Lane Regional Medical Center.

Miller is responsible for coordinating all aspects of nursing care for the unit, including patient satisfaction, staffing, and physician relations.

Miller has more than 14 years of health care experience. Prior to this position she was the Pathway to Excellence Coordinator at Lane.

She is a lifelong resident of Central. She and her husband, Greg, have two children, Luke and Ava.

Marshall and Lindsey Duvall are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Eloise Mae. She was welcomed home by big sister, Lillian.

Eloise was born Sept. 30, 2011.

She weighed seven pounds, one ounce, and was 19 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Jr. and Rita Shelton and Phil and Suzanne Duvall.

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Harlan Bible Presented to Judge Mark Miley

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CENTRAL — In ceremonies last Thursday, retired Judge Darrell White presented a replica of the Harlan Bible to Central City Justice of the Peace Mark Miley.

The Bible is virtually identical to a Bible presented to the United States Supreme Court by Justice John Marshall Harlan in 1906. Since then, every member of the Supreme Court through Justice Elena Kagan has signed the Bible.

The American Judicial Alliance, led by Judge White, is continuing this tradition by presenting replicas of the Harlan Bible to courts all across America. So far, more than 150 courts have received the Bible in ceremonies similar to the one held at Judge Miley’s office.

The American Judicial Alliance emphasizes the biblical origins of the nation and the importance of America’s Organic Laws, especially the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.

America’s Supreme Court Justices have acknowledged the importance of the Harlan Bible tradition.

Justice Samuel Alito recently wrote

time, every Supreme Court Justice has signed the Harlan Bible.

“We are so grateful to receive this Bible into our court. The Framers knew what they were doing when they established this nation. It’s our duty to continue that vision,” Judge Mark Miley said.

Witnessing the ceremonies was Judge Phil Miley, who is magistrate of the City of Central and Judge Mark Miley’s father.

Judge White said, “American Judicial Alliance intends to place a Bible in every courtroom in America and to ask active and retired judges all across America to join the Harlan tradition of signing the Bible and utilizing them in their courts.

Every judge who is awakened to our founding is another judge awakened to our future.”

RETIRED Judge Darrell White (center) presented the Harlan Bible to Central Justice The group has presented the Harlan Bible to U.S. Circuit Courts of of the Peace Mark Miley (left) while Central magistrate Phil Miley (right) looked on.

Appeal, state Supreme Courts, and what a “thrilling and awe-inspiring that signing the Harlan Bible was the district courts across the country. moment” it was when he signed his “most humbling thing he ever did.” For more information on the name to the Harlan Bible alongside Justice John Marshall Har- American Judicial Alliance and “all the Justices for the past 100 lan (1833-1911) began the tra- its related affiliate, Retired Judges dition by donating his personal of America, contact Judge Darrell years.”

Former Justice David Souter said Bible to the Court. Since that White at dwhite@retiredjudges.org.

THE HARLAN BIBLE, which was presented to the Supreme Court in 1906 by Justice John Marshall Harlan, has been signed by every member of the court through Justice Kagan.

A replica of the Harlan Bible was presented to Justice of the Peace Mark Miley for the archives of his court. Photos courtesy of Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Central All-Stars in U. S. Army Bowl

CENTRAL defensive end Joey Jarreau (left) and linebacker Zack Hetrick (center) during Army Red Stick Bowl.

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CENTRAL HIGH’s Zack Hetrick, Coach Frank Fresina, and senior Joey Jarreau. Army Maj. Gen. David Mann ZACHARY — Central High School seniors Zack Hetrick and Joey Jarreau were stand-outs on defense in last Saturday’s U. S. Army Red Stick Bowl at Zachary’s Bronco Stadium. The 10th annual All-Star game was well attended.

The Army’s Major Gen. David Mann honored the young men with his presence. Coach Neil Weiner of Zachary High was head coach for the Rough Riders. He was assisted by Central coach Frank Fresina.

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