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Key to Great Schools Zachary, Central Superintendents Tell Their Formula
Leaders of Top School Districts On What Makes Great Schools Woody Jenkins
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GRIDIRON STARS helped coach at the Todd McClure Football Camp this week at Central High School. Shown (left to right) are Drew Dileo of Central, who is a varsity starter at the University of Michigan; Coach David Simoneaux of Central High, who coached Dileo at Parkview before coming to Central; Central High starting QB Brett Courville, and Trevor Sansone, former Wildcat football star and State 5A Track Champion. Sansone is a member of the LSU track team, No. 2 men’s team in nation.
BREC Plans $1.5 Million Tax Hike
BATON ROUGE — The nine-member Board of BREC will vote today on whether to raise property tax millages on property owners in the parish by $1.5 million. The board, which has no official representative from Central, could bypass the voters and increase the property tax without a referendum. The public can testify for or
against the tax increase at 5:20 p.m. today at BREC headquarters at 6510 Florida Blvd. (old Sears building). For a list of BREC board members, see Page 11. Every four years, all property in the state is reassessed. At that time, millage rates are rolled back, so that property taxes do not go up. But each local government can by two-
thirds’ vote, roll forward property taxes without a vote of the people. The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish is leading the fight against the tax increases. Dr. Dan Kyle, former Legislative Auditor, is party spokesman against all the roll-forward tax increases, which could total $10 million parishwide.
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CENTRAL — Only two men in the past 100 years have started new school systems in Louisiana and carried them through to success — Supt. Warren Drake of Zachary and Supt. Mike Faulk of Central. Last month, the Louisiana Department of Education named Zachary and Central the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked school systems in Louisiana. For Zachary and Warren Drake, it was the 7th straight year to be ranked No. 1. Then last week, Supt. Drake announced his retirement after 10 years as superintendent. Meanwhile, Supt. Faulk is completing construction of the new Central School Complex, the largest public school project in the history of East Baton Rouge Parish. In Southeast Baton Rouge, citizens are pushing to create a new
Todd McClure Draws 280 to Football Camp See related story on Page 11
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Falcons’ Great Returns to Roots At Central High to Delight of Youths
CENTRAL — Atlanta Falcons’ star Todd McClure, the Iron Man of the NFL, returned to his alma mater, Central High School, this week to conduct the Todd McClure Football Camp on the Wildcat practice field on Wax Road. More than 280 youngsters and dozens of coaches participated in the three-day event. The students had individual drills by offensive or defensive position. They got to work with varsity athletes, college players such as Drew Dileo and Trevor Sansone, and of course NFL star McClure, who was known in Central more for his baseball TODD McCLURE OF ATLANTA FALCONS addresses 280 Central area youngsters at his annual football camp at Central High prowess than this football ability. School. McClure, who started 110 straight games for the Falcons, is by far the most celebrated former Central High football star.
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Four-Step Process to ‘Save’ East Baton Rouge Our Parish Stands At a Tipping Point: Will We Become Another Orleans? Woody Jenkins
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CENTRAL — Time is running out for East Baton Rouge Parish. The election this November may well be our last opportunity to turn this parish around before we become another New Orleans where high crime and dangerous public schools make it impossible for middle income, working couples to live and raise a family. Middle income families with children have been fleeing East Baton Rouge Parish for four decades. Today, with the exception of Central and Zachary, East Baton Rouge Parish is made up of poor people, well-to-do people, and couples without children, especially retirees. The parish is now 47 percent white in population and 56 per-
cent white in voter registration. What is almost completely missing from East Baton Rouge Parish, except in Central and Zachary, is middle income, working couples with children. They are long-gone and have relocated to Livingston Parish and Ascension Parish. Crime and poor public schools are at the root of almost every problem we face in this parish. Ironically, even our traffic problems are primarily the result of crime and poor public schools. Think about it: Why is there a trafWoody Jenkins fic jam on I-10 between downtown and Ascension Parish every morning and afternoon? Why is there a traffic jam on I-12, Florida Boulevard, and Magnolia Bridge between downtown and Livingston Parish every morning and afternoon? People might have to work in Baton Rouge, but they refuse to live there — because of high crime and poor public schools! Day after day, Channel 2, Channel 9, and the Advocate report on the murderous rampage going on in the City of Baton Rouge. A generation raised without parents
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is in the streets night after night, killing one another and anyone in their way. Any parent who sends his child to a public school in the inner city is turning that child over to these thugs. If you have any doubt of that, please read the article, “Who’s in School,” which appeared in the Advocate this past Sunday, June 24, 2012. See http:// theadvocate.com/news/2809770-123/ whos-in-school The article documents the fact that literally thousands of juveniles who have committed serious crimes are currently enrolled in the East Baton Rouge Parish school system. Many of these individuals have been enrolled in public school on instructions by judges who do not even inform the school system of the fact that the students committed serious crimes. Wayne Messina, director of security for the East Baton Rouge Parish school system and a member of the Central City Council, reports that the school system receives violent offenders with electronic ankle bracelets but is not even informed that they are criminals, much less the nature of their offense. In one infamous case, 18-year-old Quinton Adams, who was awaiting trial on a charge of forcible rape, was enrolled at Tara High School. School officials were never told of his criminal past. Then on Feb. 18, he allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl behind the stage curtain of the school theater. According to the Advocate, perpetrators of nearly 3,000 crimes are enrolled in 20 East Baton Rouge Parish middle and high schools. This insanity has got to end. The juvenile justice system is literally killing us. The idea of a separate justice system for juveniles began nearly 100 years ago. The basic idea was that a kid who steals from the candy store shouldn’t be sent to prison with adults. Instead, he should be treated and rehabilitated. Even better, he should be “mainstreamed” within
the community and the public schools. Well, that’s fair enough for the kid who steals a candy bar, but what about the juvenile who murders, rapes, or commits armed robbery or host of other violent crimes? Along the way, some well-intentioned idiots who were serving as legislators, judges, and social workers got confused and decided to treat the murderers, rapists, and armed robbers as though they had stolen a candy bar. Thus, we have our current juvenile justice system, which leaves school children and the rest of us at the mercy of hardened criminals who happen to be under 17. By rights, these individuals should be locked away. Mayor-President Kip Holden, bless him, has repeatedly said that the crime situation is not so bad in East Baton Rouge Parish and is in fact improving. Undoubtedly, his mindset is one reason we have such a grave problem. Before it is too late — and it may already be — here’s a four-step process for turning this parish around and literally “saving” it from becoming another New Orleans: Step One — New Mayor-President. On Nov. 6, 2012, replace Kip Holden with a tough, law-and-order Mayor-President who will change the image of the parish and let the criminals know they have no future in East Baton Rouge Parish. Step Two — Turn Up the Heat on Criminals. Working with the Sheriff (not against him), the new MayorPresident should turn up the heat and literally run the criminal element out of this parish. It has been done in other communities and it can be done here — completely within the Constitution. The Sheriff gave us a good example of how to do it two years ago in Central Woods. You have to bring together an array of pressures on the criminals to make this a place that is “too hot” for their comfort. See 2012 on Page 14
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Why Central Is No. 1 Choice for New Homeowners
Great Schools, Low Crime, Family Values Make Central Ideal Place for Young Families
New Roads, Park Will Make Further Improvements to Quality of Life Growing Retail Sector, New Restaurants Make Central the Place 24/7 Woody Jenkins
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CENTRAL — Enrollment in the new Central Community School System has grown by 68 percent in the past five years. But that “boom” may be just the beginning, according to local realtor and insurance agent Chad Rizzuto. Rizzuto, a life-long resident of Central, convinced his wife Jennifer, who grew up in Shenandoah in Southeast Baton Rouge, to buy a house in Northwoods subdivision in Central. They have three children — Braxton, 7, and twins Hayden and Ella, 4. When the twins came along, the Rizzutos needed more space and found a home they liked in Bellingrath. All this week, Braxton has been enrolled in Todd McClure’s Football Camp with Coach Sid Edwards. “He loves it! The camp ends on Wednesday, but Braxton asked one of the coaches if he could come back Thursday!” Rizzuto said. Being part of a wonderful community is one thing the Rizzutos love about Central, he said. Rizzuto started school at Central Private and his parents transferred him to Parkview Baptist where he graduated. As a result, he has many friends in South Baton Rouge. As a realtor since 1997, Chad has seen the ups and downs of the real estate market and the ups and downs of the fortunes of Central. “Before the new school district was created, Central families hired me to find them a home in Livings-
ton Parish. Now people in Livingston are looking for homes in Central,” he said. Rizzuto listed three powerful drawing cards for Central: • Great schools • Low crime • Family values and great neighborhoods Central schools, which rank No. 2 among Louisiana’s 69 school districts, are the biggest attraction, he said. “This is truly a community school system. At Bellingrath Hills Elementary, we really felt we were part of the school. The principal and the teachers were amazing. Braxton just completed the first grade, and he learned so much. They really welcome us at the school. My wife has gone on field trips, and they let the twins come to school for Braxton’s birthday party.” In August, Braxton will start at Tanglewood Elementary, the state’s No. 1 performing elementary school for the past three straight years. Central’s 3rd graders have outscored all others on the state’s iLEAP test since 2009. The school system was created in July 2007 when it was carved out of East Baton Rouge Parish, the 58th ranked school system. One of the mysteries that confounds Chad Rizzuto is why families in Baton Rouge still haven’t discovered Central as the place to live. One theory is that South Baton Rouge hasn’t had good public schools since the early 1970’s — 40 years ago. As a result, people under 55 really have no memory of CENTRAL’S NEXT GENERATION — Chad Rizzuto with his wife Jennifer and their what good public schools are like. children Braxton, 7, and twins Hayden and Ella, 4. A lifelong resident of Central, Chad They know they could move to graduated from Parkview Baptist. Jennifer grew up in Shenandoah. Chad said, “I’ve Livingston or Ascension but they lived my entire life in Central, and I woudn’t want to live anywhere else!” may not appreciate the lifestyle there. And Central is simply not on their radar. “We have far more people moving to Central from Livingston and Zachary than from Baton Rouge,” he said. When they “wake up” to the reality of Central’s quality of life, that’s when the real boom will be begin. Crime in Baton Rouge is out of
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Wall Décor and More Interiors Works With Budget for Complete Design Needs
WALL DECOR AND MORE INTERIORS design consultants Susan Rabalais and Linda Noland offers a wide array of services to clients.
CENTRAL — For Mia and Rickey Townsend, Wall Décor and More Interiors is a family affair that began more than 16 years ago with the founding of their first store in Prairieville. The same passion and attention to detail that made their Prairieville store a success led to the opening of Wall Décor and More Interiors here in Central in January. Mia said opening at Village at Magnolia Square was a natural decision because of Central’s growth and popularity. Mia continues to spend most of her time at the Prai-
rieville store. In Central, she relies on design consultants Susan Rabalais and Linda Noland. Today, Wall Décor and More Interiors offers a wide range of help for anyone buying or building a new home or adding improvements to an existing home. “We work with the client’s budget, whether it’s large or small,” Mia said. “We can offer a complete design package for your new home or help you with special design projects.” “Our specialty is window treatments, custom draperies, shutters,
blinds, and shades with a professional installation guarantee, but we do so many other things as well.” Wa l l Décor and More Interiors often works directly with builders and realtors and offers special packages and discounts for them. Wall Décor and More Interiors
at Village at Magnolia Square in Central is a showroom filled with exciting accessories, gifts, and ideas for interiors. “We enjoy helping to ‘finish off’ a project and make it fun,” she said. Central residents are welcome to visit either location or call for an in-home consultation. The Central store is located at 13440 Magnolia Square off Lovett Road in Central. Phone 225-2610635. The Prairieville store is located at 37390 Perkins Road by the Half Shell. Phone 225-673-3267.
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Air Duct Cleaning Advanced Cleaning Services 223-5698 Appliances Stanton’s Appliances 2450 N. Sherwood Forest, 275-6220 www.stantonsappliance.com Appliance Repair Mark’s Appliance Repair 261-2270, marksappliance@yahoo. com www.marksappliancerepair.com Asphalt Louisiana Asphalt Producers 14200 Sparkle, 456-5065 Awnings Gutters Plus by D&G Inc 10396 Blackwater, 928-9890 Bathtub Refinishing Richard’s Refinishing, 261-5161 Building Inspectors A-1 Building Inspectors 14138 Leeanne, 262-1958 Accurate Inspections 10748 Joor, 262-7338 Building Supplies Acoustical Specialties & Supply 12434 South Choctaw, 272-9545 Cajun Cypress & Hardwoods 14251 Brown Rd, 261-4166 Classic Antique Pine Products 14461 Frenchtown, 261-8255 Contemporary Cabinets 12228 Hooper Rd, 262-1184 Pat’s Home Center 13533 Hooper Rd, 262-8685 Shutter Shop The 7248 Sullivan Rd, 261-7111 Brick and Stucco Omni Enterprises of Louisiana LLC 993-2759 Cabinets & Millwork All Star Cabinets & Millworks 15406 Frenchtown Rd, 261-6296 B&B Cabinets
Contractors BLD Builders 6858 Micah’s Way, 261-5222 Fetzer Properties 343-3844, www.fetzerproperties.com Gourrier Construction Co 18176 Greenwell Springs, 261-1681 Hartley Construction 13394 Devall Rd, 262-6488 Landmark Enterprises 261-6600 Pierre Home Builders & Properties 21890 Chaney Rd., Zachary 279-7578 Professional Builders & Home Improvements LLC, 262-2327 professionalbuilders@cox.net Rabalais Homes LLC 931-0478, www.rabalaishomes.com Starkey Builders LLC 9656 Joor Rd, 262-2278 Ted Hebert LLC 14430 Brown, 261-1015 WCK Foundation Repair, 262-1588
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Air Conditioning & Heating Aabco Heating & Air Conditioning 15123 Hooper, 261-2160 Air Control Heating & Air LLC 14065 Denham Rd, 261-9744 Alan Watts Service Inc 7360 Tom Dr, 928-2087 Alpha Air Greenwell Springs, 261-5843 Big H Temperature Control Service Inc 2850 Needham Dr, 928-3644 Bordelon’s Heating & Air 9570 Dyer Rd, 241-7332 Boudreaux Heating & Air Inc 261-3900 Cain’s Heating & Air Conditioning 16421 Alford, 261-7575 Cavalier AC & Heating Service 5983 Landmor Dr, 262-5584 Central Heating & Air 8565 N Rome Dr, 262-1186 Central City A/C & Electric 13623 Hooper Rd Ste H, 261-6912 Confederate Heating & Air 12025 Sullivan Rd, 261-5000 Industrial Cooling Tower Service 15868 Hooper Rd, 261-3180 Kaiser Heating & Air Inc 7638 Frontier Ave, 261-8474 Lasseign’s Heating & A/C, 261-4893 Magee Inc 15021 Crystal, 261-8020 Martin L Johnson Service Co, Inc 355-5149 Martin Mechanical Air Conditioning Contractors, Inc., 930-7676 Mathes Mechanical Heating & Air 16701 Pernicia, 262-4090 Mike Robinson Enterprises, 261-4800 Moak’s Heating & Air Conditioning 11116 Sullivan, 261-0145 Paternostro’s Air Conditioning 10349 Mammoth Dr, 261-1000 Ram Heating & Air Conditioning 10145 Mammoth Ave, 923-2677 Summit Heating & Air Inc. 22822 Greenwell Springs, 262-4505 Tempco Air & Heat 10945 Glenn Watts, 261-5054
27053 Greenwell Springs, 261-4174 Jenkins Gene Restoration 6611 Donnybrook Ave, 261-6765 Magnolia Construction Co LLC 2654 Mission Dr, 355-7787 Mid-South Church Construction 17123 Hooper Rd, 261-5622 Montgomery Builders 9437-C Sullivan Rd, 262-2532 Nunnally Pollard Development LLC 460 Florida Blvd Ste 16, 757-1970 Omni Enterprises of Louisiana LLC 993-2759 Quality Design Inc 683-9091 or 324-7830 R Crenshaw Construction Inc 261-2437or 324-3866 crenshawharvey@bellsouth.net RCS Construction & Remodeling 15111 Hubbs Rd, 772-3835 SouthEast Construction, 223-2953 Spicer Construction Inc. 7550 N Eisworth Ave, 647-3636 In The Village at Magnolia Square
Culverts High Ten Services 15123 Hooper, 261-2160 A BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR SALE IN CENTRAL — Village at Magnolia Square on Lovett Road is the first Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) in East Baton Rouge Parish. Despite the recession, the Village has continued to grow.
15053 Greenwell Springs, 261-8950 Cajun Cypress & Hardwoods 14251 Brown Rd, 261-4166 Carl’s Cabinets LLC 14327 Devall Rd, 261-6050 Central Flooring & Cabinets 8849 Sullivan, 590-5225 Contemporary Cabinets 12228 Hooper Rd, 262-1184 Daigle Cabinets 18082 Planchet Rd, 261-5344 Gary’s Woodworks 262-6035 Precision Cabinets Summers Rd, 261-4193 Quality Design Inc. 638-9091 or 324-7830 Ron’s Custom Cabinets 23838 Greenwell Sprgs, 261-0116 Signature Custom Cabinets 4123 Evan Brooks, 275-5345 Teed & Son Cabinets 15058 Frenchtown Rd, 261-8258
Carpet & Flooring/Installation Cajun Cypress & Hardwoods 14251 Brown Rd, 261-4166 Coco’s Floor Covering 10313 Greenwell Sprgs, 273-3860 Cornerstone Commercial Flooring 10125 Mammoth Ave, 270-0749 Fresina’s Custom Flooring 10603 Ribbonwood, 771-8327 Jack’s Custom Flooring, 261-4565 Mid-South Floor Covering 17123 Hooper, 261-5622 Ted Thibodeaux Flooring 12125 Morganfield 975-0223, 975-0224 Pat’s Home Center 13533 Hooper Rd, 262-8685 Carpet Cleaning Bayou Steam 955-6955 Capital Carpet & Floor Cleaning 261-7599
Design Goodman Design 14610 Richardson Dr, 261-4300 Kay Stacey Designs 17578 Planchet, 261-7647 KMA Drafting & Design, 773-1675
Custom Clean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, 261-3946 Dry Solutions 6304 E. Castledale, 261-3616 River City Bldg Maintenance 261-6565
Developments Burlington Lakes, 261-9365 Gates at Burlington, 261-9365 Titan Development Group, 261-1446 Village at Magnolia Square 7529 Minette Ln, 261-9110
Carports Carolina Carports 15117 Wax Rd, 261-1532 Central Metal & Aluminum 14354 Devall, 261-6105 Superior Patio Sales, Inc 12379 Greenwell Springs, 272-7252
Dirt Work A&D Land Development, 252-9656 Adam’s Dirt Work, 937-4682 Central Lawn & Tractor, 573-5187 General Sand & Gravel Co Inc 19280 Greenwell Springs, 261-3953 Red Line Services, LLC, 324-1530
Chimney Sweep AAA Top Hat Chimney Sweep, 261-1050 Advanced Cleaning Services, 223-5698
Drywall Amedee-Rivet Drywall 13829 Red River Ave, 262-0211
Concrete Products Heck Concrete, 356-2481 Louisiana Cement Products 17543 Hooper, 261-2528
Electric Contractors A & B Electrical Contractors Inc 14919 Hooper Rd, 261-9087 Armco Electric Inc 14635 Summers Rd, 262-1116 Central Electric Co LLC 10015 Sullivan Rd, 261-0370 City Electric, 261-8228 DBA Electrical, 243-4022 D & L Electric 9109 GS-Port Hudson Rd, 658-0212 Home Care, 261-9335 L & T Contractors, 262-8169 Linx Electric 13016 Joor Rd, 261-4583 Metro Electric, 261-5535 P&M Electric 14623 Greenwell Springs, 261-2477 Parish Electric Inc 7314 Conestoga Dr, 261-7852 Rebel Electric 12025 Sullivan, 261-6400 Triple T Electric Inc 27963 Greenwell Springs, 261-6129 Ty Electric 13974 Tech Dr., 261-4591
Construction & Construction Services Acadiana Constructors Magnolia Bridge Rd, 261-9365 www.acadiana-group.com B & B Manufacturing Co Inc 15053 Greenwell Springs, 261-8950 Big Jim Construction, 262-7949 BLD Builders Inc 6858 Micah’s Way, 261-5222 Carl’s Cabinets LLC 14327 Devall Road, 261-6050 Central Metal & Aluminum, 261-6105 Charles Viola Construction LLC General Contractor 21424 Greenwell Springs, 261-6649 Gafford Builders 13310 Wood Creek, 261-6185 gaffordbuilders@cox.net DeFreitas Joey Construction, 278-7746 Firmin Construction 9811 Mammoth Ave, 928-8433 J Watts Builders
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Almost Everything You Need Can Be Purchased Right Here in Central Continued from Page 5
Equipment Rental & Sales Central Hitch & Equipment 18540 Greenwell Springs, 261-9030 Central Outdoor Power Sales 9156 Joor Rd, 261-8021 Dennis Stewart Equipment Rental Inc 6810 Joor Rd, 928-7263 Fencing/Gates Automatic Access Gates 8468 Paris Ave, 929-9670 Central Fences & Gates 8381 Tom Dr, 261-1880 Corgan Fence, 262-6308 Guy’s Fencing & Repair, 955-3703 Professional Fence Installation Sales Consultant, 235-3051 Fire Protection Expert Fire Protection 16538 Teneiya, 261-0229 Paragon Fire 12333 Hampton Village, 261-6035 Foundations Total Foundations LLC Construction and Repair, 413-1521 WCK Foundation Repair, 262-1588 Furniture Ashley Furniture 250 Main St, Baker, 778-2778 Lancaster House 13539 Hooper, 262-4031 Town & Country Furniture 6545 Airline, 355-6666 Glass/Mirrors Integrity Glass 8931 Greenwell Springs, 261-8800 M&M Glass 13429 S Choctaw, 272-9143 Home Improvements Falcon Randy, 454-2961 Lloyd’s Home Maintenance 17158 Pincherry, 936-7652 Professional Builders & Home Improvements LLC, 262-2327 professionalbuilders@cox.net Gutters Gutters Plus by D&G 10396 Blackwater, 928-9890 J&M Gutters & Sheet Metal Works 261-5779 Superior Patio Sales, Inc 12379 Greenwell Springs, 272-7252 Home Decor Celebrating Home 19374 Pride-Baywood, 654-5561 Lancaster House 13539 Hooper Rd, 262-4031 Wall Decor and More Interiors 13440 Magnolia Square, 261-0635 Uniquely Southern 4257 Church St, Ste 101, 658-7080 Uniquely Yours Fine Gifts 13519 Hooper Rd, 261-2651 Interior Design Elizabeth Carter Interior Design 9270 Seigen Lane, 765-7457 Land Developers Land Brokers LLC, 262-0041 Landscaping Angelo’s Landscaping 13750 Jefferson, 753-5296 Clegg’s Nursery LLC 10645 Greenwell Springs, 275-7006 Grounds Pro LLC 281-9296 Heavenly Gardens Landscape 5177 Roy Ave, 261-4811 Landscape Central 6632 Landmor Dr, 571-9525 Red Line Services, LLC, 324-1530 Locks/Locksmith 806-KEYS, 806-5397 Lumber Cajun Cypress & Hardwoods 14251 Brown, 261-4166 Pat’s Home Center 13533 Hooper Rd, 262-8685 Marble & Granite Alfortish Marble & Granite 272-8044 Metal Buildings
CONSTRUCTION IS VERY MUCH UNDERWAY at the Village at Magnolia Square on Lovett Road. Despite the economy, construction is steady, and many homes are priced at over $400,000.
Patten’s Metal Express 11000 Burgess Ave, 791-7791
Painters Falcon Randy, 454-2961 Keith Reynerson, LLC 11670 Blackwater Rd, 261-8887 Patio Covers Central Metal & Aluminum 14354 Devall, 261-6105 Creative Patio, LLC, 975-0707 Licensed to Build, 335-1402 Superior Patio Sales, Inc 12379 Greenwell Springs, 272-7252 Pest Control Services Bayou Cajun Termite & Pest Control 261-4198 Central City Pest Control Inc. 261-4112 Steve’s Pest Control 11615 D’Evereaux, 261-1292 Willie’s Pest Control 7624 Magnolia Beach, 664-7211 Plumbing Contractors/Services AAA Septic Tank Service 12275 Core Ln, 261-2135 Baton Rouge Plumbing, 262-0406 Bennett Plumbing LLC 10247 Mammoth Ave, 935-2288 Boitnott Plumbing Co, LLC. 22517 Greenwell Springs, 261-9752 Cajun Plumbing Inc , 272-4390 Central Plumbing Co Inc 7000 Greenwell Springs, 925-8552 Central Sewer Service, 261-5970 Dave-Co Plumbing, 262-1234 Lefleur’s Plumbing 25351 Greenwell Springs, 261-2751 Leblanc Plumbing Service Inc 261-8916 Louis Mechanical 9634 Mammoth Dr, 927-6520 Maggio’s Plumbing Co 5912 Elm Grove Rd, 261-4326 Mayeaux Plumbing Co Inc 8324 Athens Ave, 927-8886 Mr. Rooter Plumbing 262-5506 Plumbco Mechanical 261-6025 Sunshine Plumbing & Backflow 262-2322 Tiger Plumbing 11247 Sullivan, 262-2510 Pressure Washing Red Line Services, LLC, 324-1530 Real Estate Services Acadian Real Estate Services LLC 8775 Sully Dr, 921-7194 C.J. Brown Realtor Melanie Ross Alexander 7676 Enterprise Dr, 933-5651 Reda Cockerham 4314 S Sherwood Forest, 292-1000 Jr. Shelton 7414 Perkins, Ste 200, 936-9687 Central Title and Closing 14465 Wax Rd, Ste A, 261-6926 Donnie Jarreau Realty Co Jonathan Starns
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Housing Market Poised for Turn Around
Real estate broker Wayne Clark and realtor Robin Deshotels
CENTRAL — In the race for housing stability and prosperity, the Baton Rouge area has had its challenges over the past six years with not only a recession deeper than any since the Great Depression, but also a couple of hurricanes and an oil spill that devastated our entire region. Even so, the Baton Rouge area seems to be coming along. With the combination of mortgage rates hitting new lows and home prices still down, there has truly never been a better time to buy. In the first half of 2012, the East Baton Rouge Parish housing market has seen a surge in residential home sales due to increased new home construction and a surplus of existing homes on the market,
keeping inventory high and prices low. According to the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors residential statistics, home sales for May are up 29.8 percent from 2011. However, the average sales price has decreased from $214,871 to $204,139. In the local Central market, the first half of 2012 showed steady sales with an average price of $130,200 and average days on the market of 119. Prices are down from a year ago, but the trend is improving and real estate remains a good long-term investment. For example, those who have owned their home for more than three years have seen their equity grow. Data from the National Association of Realtors suggests mortgage
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rates hit a new historic low during the first quarter of 2012. The national 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.9 percent. Demand on mortgages increased, as a result of both purchases and refinances. The economy is expected to slowly improve, and positive readings of unemployment claims in late April and early May point to stronger employment figures around the corner. The result is likely to be higher rates later this year. Potential home buyers wanting to take advantage of current rate reductions should not wait much longer. Since buying a home is possibly the largest investment you will ever make, it seems logical that you would want to invest your money wisely when the time comes to purchase a new home. A real estate transaction is a complicated one that demands informed decisions. The knowledge, judgment, and guidance of a real estate broker or agent are essential in this process. The team at Wayne Clark Realty can help you understand everything you need to know about the home buying process. Since opening an office in Central, Wayne Clark Realty is the fastest growing real estate company in the Central area with more sales than 94 percent of all other companies. Our team concept is unique and provides expertise in both buying and selling with an emphasis on the Central market. Broker and owner Wayne Clark, is a top producing Real Estate Expert with years of experience. He specializes in listing properties. Realtor Robin Deshotels is a buyer’s
agent who exclusively has the buyer’s best interests in mind throughout the entire transaction process. In addition to expert real estate agents working diligently for you, we have many tools on our website that will assist you in your search for a home. Please visit us at www. wayneclarkbr.com. — Robin Deshotels, Realtor
CENTURY PLANT on Hooper Road. This century plant, or agave americana, has shot up toward the heavens almost overnight. The native of the Southwest lives about 25 years. Once, just before dying, it explodes skyward. Photo by Jolice Provost
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Home Ownership in Central Offers Life
THE VILLAGE AT MAGNOLIA SQUARE offers a variety of approved home builders and traditional architectual design themes. Continued from Page 3 Add to that the growing level have been the scene of numerous day after day.
control. News of murder grabs the headlines day after day. People increase security but ultimately don’t want to live in fear for the safety of their loved ones and themselves
Add to that the fact that public schools are “free” in Livingston, Ascension, Central, and Zachary, and there is a strong financial motive for leaving Baton Rouge.
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of property taxes in Baton Rouge. In 2011, the owner of a $300,000 home in Baton Rouge paid $2,500 in property taxes. Now, with the passage of the CATS tax and property tax millage roll forward, that same homeowner will pay $2,950 in property taxes this year. For families thinking of moving to Central, there are four negatives: • Traffic congestion caused by commuters going to and from Livingston Parish during morning and afternoon drive times. • Narrow, dangerous two-lane roads that have no shoulders and steep falloffs, such as Greenwell Springs, Wax, Sullivan, Hooper, and Denham roads. These roads
fatalities. • Lack of adequate parks • Lack of retail shopping options • Lack of restaurants Rizzuto sees these problems differently. “Actually, we see all of these problems being solved. For example, the Central Thruway will open up Central” to points south such as I-12. Also, the new Magnolia Bridge will improve access to Livingston Parish, he said. The widening of Joor Road three years ago has dramatically reduced driving times to Baton Rouge for the western part of Central. Probably the most needed project is the widening of Hooper Road to four lanes from Joor to the Amite River and construction of a bridge
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HOMES in the Village at Magnolia Square are in various states of construction. Some have been sold and are occupied, others awaiting sale, and others under construction.
across the Amite to Highway 16 in Livingston Parish. That bridge has a projected traffic count of 25,000 cars a day, and most elected officials in Central see it as the No. 1 solution to Central’s traffic congestion. But it apparently remains years away. Widening of Hooper and Sullivan roads was announced three years ago with funding to be provided by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the City-Parish government, and the City of Central. But the City-Parish has failed to come up with its share of the costs, apparently because of lagging tax collections. So that project is on hold. BREC is constructing a community park near the intersection of Hooper and Lovett roads. But
it is far short of the three parks promised by BREC in 2008. At that time, BREC Supt. Bill Palmer pledged $6.25 million to then-Rep. Bodi White and Central Mayor Mac Watts for construction of a community park, a sports park, and the funding of the Greenwell Springs Historic Park. The sports park and the historic park have never materialized. Rizzuto says he sees tremendous growth in Central’s retail shopping offerings and in the opening of many new restaurants. “The retail and restaurants are not yet where we want them to be, but they are getting there,” he said. The bottom line for Chad Rizzuto: “I wouldn’t live anywhere else! This is the place for me!”
For many young couples, Central isn’t perfect but it is far ahead of the alternatives. Perhaps that’s why many people believe the real Central boom is just around the corner.
Chad Rizzuto continues to maintain his real estate license but is now working full time as a State Farm insurance agent, offering auto, home, life, and health insurance. He can be reached at 225-572-7585.
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CENTRAL CITY NEWS June 28, 2012 11
Roll Forward Would By-Pass Vote of the People
Central Facing Higher Property Taxes Fire Department, BREC, Schools, Sheriff Could Add Higher Taxes in Central This Year
CENTRAL — Property owners in Central could face higher property taxes this year and for years into the future — even though taxpayers haven’t voted to raise taxes. The first of those tax increases was approved Tuesday night by the Central Fire District, which voted 5-0 to approve a millage “roll forward.” This will mean a 10 percent increase, or about $150,000 a year in property taxes due to the district. Other taxing bodies, which are proposing property tax increases without a vote of the people are: • BREC, the parishwide recreation district, which is proposing to raise property taxes by $1.5 million parishwide, including in Central. • East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, which is proposing to raise property taxes by $1.4 million parishwide, including Central. • The Central Community School Board, which is proposing to raise property taxes by $361,000 a year within the Central school district. Under the state constitution, it takes a two-thirds’ vote of the membership of the body to raise the tax.
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Central Fire District
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Carol Kling of Denham Springs and the late John Kling of Pride and Charles and Rosa Lee Dixon of Rogers, Ark. Danielle is a graduate of Central High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. She has a degree in secondary education. Her fiancé is the son of Benjamin and Lisa Clayton of Pearl River. He is the grandson of Ruth Tippin of Covington and the late Kori Jones and Grant Rabalais Edward Tippin and Benjamin and Doris Clayton of New Orleans. Matthew is a graduate of Pearl River High and Southeastern Louisiana University. He has a degree in history. The couple will reside in Louisi GREENWELL SPRINGS — Hope Niana after their honeymoon. cole Chandler and Chase Hunter Smith, both of Central, will marry in an outdoor ceremony Saturday, Baker Class of ’82 June 29, 2012, at the bride’s parents home in Greenwell Springs. Baker High School Class of 1982 The bride-elect is the daughis planning a 30 year reunion. The ter of Bud and Connie Chandler reunion will be held Aug. 11, 2012. of Greenwell Springs. She is the For information or to register, granddaughter of the late Herman contact Kaye Ogden Buxton R. Chandler, Sr. and Relis Ann N. 245-4472 or visit the website Chandler and Flora Marie S. SchoReunionManager.net field and the late Otha G. Schofield. Hope is a graduate of Central High School and is an esthetician with Lokka Med Spa. Her fiancé is the son of Charlie and Sonja Smith of Central. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie G. Smith, Sr. of Gloster, Miss. and Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Reed of Baker. Chase is a graduate of Central
Kori Jones to Wed Grant Rabalais in January Next Year
CENTRAL — Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Jones of Baton Rouge are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kori Ashley Jones, to Grant Mitchell Rabalais. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell J. Rabalais of Greenwell Springs. They will be married in January 2013, at the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville.
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Danielle Dixon and Matthew Clayton
HAMMOND — Danielle Nicole Dixon of Central and Matthew Benjamin Clayton of Pearl River will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony Friday, July 27, 2012, at Michabelle’s Historic Inn. The bride-elect is the daughter of Joe and Denise Dixon of Central. She is the granddaughter of
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BATON ROUGE — Brooke Ballard and Curt Kelley, both of Central, were married in a 5 p.m. ceremony June 1, 2012, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Fr. Jeffrey Bayhi officiated. The bride is the daughter of Brad Ballard of Maurepas and Beth Orillion of Central. She is the granddaughter of Frances Calamia
of Central and the late Louis Calamia and the late Mr. and Mrs. Troy Allen Ballard, Sr. The bridegroom is the son of John and Vicki Kelley of Baton Rouge. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kelley of Baton Rouge, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Kelley of Pride, and Ms. Betty Kelley of Baton Rouge. The bride was attended by her maid of honor, Lauren Russell. Bridesmaids were Amber Miley, Callie Gray, Kristi Smith, Andrea Zuniga, Victoria Pichon, Katie Varnado, and Hope Johnson. Marlie Smith was the flower girl. The bridegroom was attended by his best man, Trey Orgeron. Groomsmen were Jacob Holaway, Matt Walker, Bradford Ballard, Jr., Steven Johnson, Jordan Mentzer, Luke Ables, and Brian Debatez. Ushers were Adam Hutchinson and Chase Roy. Readers were Karen Russell and Debbie Carline. A reception took place at The Lake House Reception Center. Following a wedding trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple will reside in Central.
Casen Lee Phenald
Todd and Summer (Shaffer) Phenald are proud to announce the birth of their son, Casen Lee. Casen Lee was born at 6:20 a.m. April 30, 2012, at Baton Rouge General – Bluebonnet. He weighed seven pounds, six ounces, and was 19-3/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Roger “Opey” Shaffer of Central and the late Katherine Shaffer and Darwin “DD” and Donna Phenald of Eagle Mountain, Utah.
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Roberts Celebrate 50 Years
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS TOGETHER — Fred and Judith Roberts celebrated their 50th anniversary at a reception of 62 family and friends given by their two daughters and sons-in-law Karl and Stephanie Will and Keith and Roxane Gregoire. Fred and Judith have five grandchildren Mallory, Brooke, and Makenna Gregoire and Olivia and Parker Will. They were married June 2, 1962, at St. Isadore Church in Baker and have resided in Central since 1978.
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Joshua and Skyler (Dillon) Felter are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Charley Sky. Charley was born Dec. 16, 2011, at 7:53 a.m. She weighed eight pounds, two ounces, and was 213/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Terry Law of Liberty, Miss, Ollie Dillon of Denham Springs, and David and Linda Felter of Baton Rouge.
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Open House for State Farm’s Debbie Drury
OPEN HOUSE for Debbie Drury’s State Farm office was held Friday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shown are (left to right) are Jennifer Stroughter, Rebecca Dentro, Shellie O’Farrell, Kellie Cambre, Good Neighbear (Stacy Innis), Debbie Drury, and Sherman Drury. The office is located at 18513 Magnolia Bridge Road, Ste.1,
2012 Is a Critical Year for Future of East Baton Rouge Parish Continued from Page 2
Step Three — New School Districts. We should learn from the experience of Central and Zachary and break the East Baton Rouge School System into five independent school districts — three in South Baton Rouge, one in the inner city, and another in the Pride, Baywood, and Chaneyville area. The three South Baton Rouge districts would have the potential to challenge Zachary and Central as the best in the
state. The Pride-Baywood-Chaneyville district could be more than respectable. Step Four — Bring Working People Back. With crime under control and good public schools in much of the parish, East Baton Rouge Parish would be poised for a genuine renaissance. That’s when we would need to be good salesmen for our parish, explain what was being done, and encourage people to move back. Our chief targets would be the peo-
ple who have left East Baton Rouge Parish for Livingston and Ascension parishes. Many are very happy there. But many would like to come home — if crime were under control and we had good schools. Livingston and Ascension are tired of being overrun by refugees from our parish, and they would probably throw a party. Seriously, it’s do or die this year. At the present rate, four years from now, EBR will be New Orleans.
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CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, June 30 PrimeTimers Dinner • 5:30 p.m. The PrimeTimers of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church are sponsoring a dinner featuring Cajun comedian Kent Gonsoulin. The buffet dinner and show will be held at Kristenwood on Greenwell Springs. Tickets are $20 a person and are on sale at the church office. This event is open to everyone. Kent is one of the funniest Cajun comedians performing today. His family oriented Cajun humor keeps audiences laughing across the south. Saturday, June 30 Red Stick Coin & Currency Club 10 a.m. to 12 noon The Red Stick Coin & Currency Club will have a meeting at the Central Library, 11260 Joor Rd. For information, visit Facebook at Red Stick Coin Club or email RedStickCoinClub@hotmail.com. Saturday, June 30 Child Safety Seat Inspection 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Child Safety Seat Inspection will be held at the Central Fire Station, 11646 Sullivan Road. Hosted by Central Fire Department, Louisiana State Police, and Lexlee’s Kids. Sunday, July 1 Celebration of Service • 10:30 a.m. A Celebration of Service will be held at Life Church Central, 10523 Lovett Rd. It will be a day of appreciation for our local heroes. Any and all public service workers are invited to attend. Lunch will be served. Monday, July 2 Teen Memory Boxes • 2:30 p.m. Teens will paint and decorate a recycled wooden cigar box to create a personalized keepsake to store their summer memories at the Greenwell
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CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS voted unanimously Monday to “roll forward” property taxes in Central, which will increase taxes by $150,000 a year. Members are (left to right) Ken Montgomery, Dr. Scott Browning, Dr. Kevin Rogers, Chuck Langlois, and chairman Rep. Clif Richardson. Fire Chief Bill Porche outlined the financial needs of the department and said the lack of volunteer firefighters is proving costly and resulting in some fire stations being undermanned. GOP chairman Jr. Shelton and Mike Mannino said the City of Central, which is running a large surplus, should help the fire district, instead of the property owners being forced to pay higher taxes. The city earlier provided help to the Chaneyville Fire District.
Springs Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Rd. Call 274-4440. Thursday, July 5 Hula Hoop Tournament • 2:30 p.m. Teens can come to the Greenwell Springs Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs, to compete in a hula hoop tournament. Small prizes will be awarded! For information or to register, call 274-4470. July 6 and 7 Youth Ministry Garage Sale 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Alphonsus Youth Ministry will hold their annual garage sale in the St. Alphonsus Family Center. Great finds at great prices. If you have items that you would like to donate to the sale,
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drop off items at the Family Center before Friday, July 6 or call 261-4644 for information. No clothes please. Come help support our youth. Sunday, July 8 Watermelon Festival • 5 to 7 p.m. First Baptist Church, Central, 9676 Sullivan Rd., will host a Watermelon Festival at the church. There will be games, free watermelon, and snacks. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the fun, fellowship, and food. July 9 through 13 Vacation Bible School 6 to 8:30 p.m. Indian Mound Baptist Church, 16755 Liberty Road, will host “SonRise National Park” Vacation Bi-
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ble School. For ages 4 through 5th grade. For information or to register, call 261-8271. Tuesday, July 17 Lunch and Learn 12 noon to 1 p.m. Selective Hearing is hosting a free Lunch and Learn at Lane Regional Medical Center. Join licensed audiologist Dr. J.J. Martinez for an educational seminar on tinnitus, ringing in your ears, and a revolutionary device to help you find relief. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reserve your seat today! Call 243-6129. Tuesday, July 17 Crocheting with Plarn • 2 p.m. If you know how to crochet, but want to do something different, join us at the Zachary Library, 1900 Church St., to learn how to make and crochet with “plarn!” You’ll learn how to make the plarn out of ordinary plastic grocery bags, and learn how to crochet them into a fun bag for summer or a cool candy dish! Registration is required. Call 231-3770. Monday, July 23 No-Sew Bandana Bags • 2:30 p.m. Don’t know how to sew but would like to have an awesomely cool bag to carry this summer? Come to the Greenwell Springs Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs, to make a bag with bandanas that have the coolest designs, including multi-colored bandanas with owls and bandanas with peace signs.
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independent community school system, modeled after Zachary and Central’s experience. Other groups are pushing for the formation of as many as five new school districts for the parish. With the Zachary school system now 10 years old and Central now five years old, the Central City News asked Supt. Warren Drake and Supt. Mike Faulk for their thoughts on what makes successful school system. Here are their answers. Supt. Warren Drake of the Zachary Community School System: 1. Neighborhood Schools with Strong Parental Involvement. “To me, this is clearly No. 1. When students can go to school in the community where they reside, it makes all the difference. If the name of your town is the name of your school system, it speaks volumes. If your parents truly buy in to your schools, you’re difficult to beat.” 2. Good Leadership at the School and in the Classroom.
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CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is nearing completion at the site of the new Central School Complex on Sullivan at Gurney roads. The school will open in August.
“There’s no substitute for high quality people. You need great principals and great teachers. It’s all about who the students are exposed to. Put the best principals in position and the best teachers in the classrooms and you will get results.” 3. High Expectations. “You must expect a lot from people. Let them know that we expect outstanding performance in every way. Then let them do their job. They will rise to the occasion.” “If something bad happens, leaders must take of it immediately. I want the leader to take of the problem before it even comes to my attention.” 4. Take Ownership. “Everyone involved must take ownership of the schools and the students’ education — the stu-
dents, the parents, the teachers, the administrators, and the community. When people buy in to what’s going on, then everybody is part of the solution. This involves a lot of things you might not expect. For example, I shop at our stores in Zachary. Why? Because their success is key to the success of our school system. If businesses in Zachary are dying, they will not
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be able to pay the taxes our schools need.” Around the state, many people think No. 1-ranked Zachary is an all-white school system, when in fact it is roughly 50-50. Drake was asked how he keeps racial peace and multi-racial support for Zachary schools. He said: “The key is an expectation of fairness. Fairness is the one word. When black and white feel they will get a fair shake, things work out very well.” “Another key is to have an open door. My door is always open to everyone. If someone comes in to see me and I’m out of the office, the secretary calls me and I’m back at the office in five minutes. I want everyone to feel they are important and have a voice. A school system — like a business — is about customer service. The last 10 years have been a big challenge but it has been the greatest 10 years of my life. Now I’m ready for the next challenge.” Supt. Mike Faulk of the Central Community School System: 1. Quality of the Staff in the Classroom. portunities. Well maintained equipment. Good pay to work for 84 year old company. Must be 24 yoa, with acceptable MVR. Stephen: 225387-0023. 06/28/12 DRIVERS — Company and owner operator. No touch freight, great hometime. O/O: $1/mi plus fuel surcharge. Three years OTR and one year dry van experience. 800-588-7911 x225. 06/28/12 FOR SALE — 1.5 and 6 acre lots on Old Greenwell Springs Road in Central. Phone 225-939-4105. 08/23/12 FOR RENT — One bedroom apartment, Central School District, deadend street, quiet, private. $495/month, $300 deposit. 225-2613123. 06/28/12 FREE KITTENS — Adorable, 6 weeks old. Need good home. 225-261-6776 or 225-2762562. 06/28/12 MECHANIC/SHOP FOREMAN — Diesel. Great pay, bonuses, and benefits. Mack trucks and experience with tankers. 1-225-355-1342. 07/12/12
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THE CAFETERIA at the new school complex is almost complete.
“When we started the school system, every teacher and administrator had to reapply. We retained about 60 to 65 percent of the previous teaching staff. We were able to put a high quality staff in place.” The greatest change in the Central school system was at Tanglewood Elementary, which was a poorly-performing school before the creation of the Central school system, but has been the No. 1 elementary school in the state for the past three years. We asked Supt. Faulk how he made such a turn-
around. He said: “We followed Zachary’s model and focused schools around two or three grades. In the case of Tanglewood, we removed the 4th and 5th grades and focused on the 2nd and 3rd grades. A big factor in our approach is that there are no school districts in Central. Students attend every school in the course of their studies. This is working very well.” 2. Leadership at the Schools. “Leadership is a very significant factor in the success of a school. I look for principals with experience in successfully dealing with an accountability program and a track record of showing improvement.” “When looking for leadership, it is important to have a large pool of applicants to choose from. As Central becomes successful, we are seeing a larger and larger pool of applicants for leadership positions.” 3. Community Involvement. “Our level of community support and involvement has been most significant in our success. Support has been universal — from taxpayers to volunteers to parents and students. Their support has been vital to everything the Central Community School System has achieved. 4. Cohesive School Board. “Our school board has been united. When we started, we had an appointed board. At the first election, only one board member was replaced [when two incumbents were in one district]. At the
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CENTRAL — Sullivan Road has been closed north of Hooper Road for construction of the entrance to the new Central School Complex across from Gurney Road. Local traffic is able to use
next election, two members decided not to run again. The two new board members meshed well with the board. This unity of purpose has been very effective.” 5. Community Schools. “This is the deciding factor. The people in Central wanted their own schools for Central students. They didn’t want their students bused in or bused out. The people have bought into this school system.
Sullivan as far north as Jackson Park subdivision, but access to the intersection of Sullivan and Gurney roads is closed. The road will be closed until Aug. 12 or until construction is complete.
These are their schools for their kids in this community.” “All of these factors have been very important to the success of this school system and they will continue to be key to even greater success in the future.” Supt. Faulk said Supt Drake and the Zachary school system have been role models for Central and to everyone in Louisiana who aspires to have a great school system.
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WHERE’S THE WATER? — At left, Coach David Dykes told camp attendees to head for the water. At right, young athletes line up for drills.
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New Chamber Has 1st Parishwide Meeting
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH held its first Monthly Membership Meeting at Café Américain on Jefferson Highway Tuesday.
CENTRAL’S Ralph Washington, Jr. Shelton, Harry Rauls, Roxanne Atkinson, Dr. Tony LoBue, Will Easley, Dr. LoBue again, Rae Ann Firmin, and Judy LoBue.
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Central Playing Key Role in New Chamber of Commerce
BATON ROUGE — The new Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish held its first monthly Membership Meeting Tuesday, and more than 70 small business owners from across the parish showed up for the event at Café Américain on Jefferson Highway.
Central business owners are playing a key role in the parishwide group, which will lobby the Metro Council, state legislature, and Congress for free market, pro-business solutions to problems. Central connections in attendance included Hank Henagan, who
founded CABA, the Central Area Business Association, in the 1980’s; Dr. Tony LoBue, former President of the Central Chamber; realtor Jr. Shelton; Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Washington; school board members and business owners Roxanne Atkinson and Will Easley; Central Al-
liance chairman Harry Rauls; Bob Burns of RAB Enterprises; Judy LoBue of Judy’s Heavenly Hair and her daughter Rae Ann. Burns is vice chairman for membership of the Chamber. Former Central Chamber president Bob Breaux is Executive Director of the new Chamber, and Central City News editor Woody Jenkins is chairman. Candidates present at the meeting included Mayor Pro-Tem Mike Walker and businessman John Conroy, both running for MayorPresident; Metro Council candidate Buddy Amoroso; Supreme Court candidate Judge Toni Higginbotham, and Appeals Judge Mike McDonald, who is seeking reelection. For information on the new Chamber, go to www.ChamberEBR.com or “Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish” on Facebook. Or call Bob Breaux at 279-6008. Dues are $150 a year for all members. The organization is membership-driven, rather than staff-directed, and all work for the organization is done by volunteers.