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Dr. Tony LoBue Wins Reduction in Permit Fees

Permit Fees Were Major Controversy During Campaign

CENTRAL — The City Council has approved a plan by developer Jeff Couvillion to build 115 townhouses on 12.3 acres at the intersection of Sullivan and Wax roads.

The plan was opposed by residents of Huntley Place and

by Councilman Tony LoBue, Jeff Couvillion who said the project was too dense for the center of the city and out of compliance with the city’s Master Plan.

The Master Plan, which was adopted last September by the Planning and Zoning Commission, designates the site of the development as “medium density residential,” which allows a maximum of four units per acre.

However, P&Z chairman Rodney Bonvillain said when a PUD or SPUD is developed, there is no need to conform to density

CENTRAL — Councilman Tony LoBue succeeded in convincing the Central City Council to reduce residential building permit fees by about 28 percent, but only after a last-minute compromise avoided a threatened veto by Central Mayor Mac Watts.

LoBue said Dr. Tony LoBue permit fees in Central will still be two to three times higher than in NEW HEALTH CARE FACILITY — Drs. Kyle and Herschel Dean have officially nearby cities, and he promised to opened North Point Family Health, Central’s newest and largest healthcare facility. push for further fee reductions.

Central’s permit fees were a top issue for mayoral candidate Jr.

Photo by Woody Jenkins

Council Okays Townhouses in Central Square

See RESIDENTS on Page 6

North Point Family Health Offers New Patient Choices

CENTRAL — Drs. Kyle and Herschel Dean have formally opened North Point Family Health Clinic, a 13,800-square-foot multispecialty health clinic located at 18901 Greenwell Springs Road near Magnolia Bridge.

The project, which is estimated to cost $2 million based on square footage, is now the largest medical facility in Central. Dr. Herschel Dean began practicing medicine in 1969 and was joined by his son See NORTH on Page 4

See COUNCIL on Page 6

Will Central Have Its Own Senator?

STATE CAPITOL — The State Senate is considering reapportionment plans which could give Central its own State Senator.

See CENTRAL on Page 3

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Hub to 8 Websites With 6,000 Articles, Central Directory, News, and Weather

CENTRAL — The Central City Council is today “turning on” a series of websites, which will provide Central residents with unprecedented access to information about life in Central.

The hub of the new service is www.centralcitynews.us Through this website, users will be able to access the following: • More than 6,000 copyrighted news and feature articles published by the Central City News over the past four years.

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CENTRAL CITY NEWS and The Leader • Vol. 14, No. 6

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The Leader was founded April 30, 1998, and the Central City News was founded April 21, 2005. They merged May 4, 2006.

The Central City News also publishes the Central Community Directory & Yellow Pages and numerous special editions throughout the year.

FAMILY JUDGE ELECTION — Central voters will help choose a Family Court judge between Central attorney Charlene Day and Rep. Hunter Greene on Saturday, April 2.

No Layoffs, Major Cuts Set for Central Schools Hope Is Central Can Avoid Fiscal Storm Besetting the State Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — The Advocate for Wednesday, March 23, 2011, recounted the fiscal crisis which parish school systems around the state are facing.

For example, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System has a $39 million deficit and the probability of layoffs of some of the system’s 6,500 employees. Likewise, Livingston Parish schools have declared a financial crisis

for this school year.

But, so far, the Central Community School System has no plans for layoffs or major cutbacks, according to schools Supt. Mike Faulk.

Even with explosive enrollment growth over the past four years and the prospect of more growth, Central’s schools are on a solid financial foundation. Faulk’s hope is that the state’s financial crisis does not eventually ripple through to Central.

So far, it hasn’t.

Central’s sales and property tax collections are stable. Nevertheless, Supt. Faulk has no plan to add more personnel to the school system this coming year, even with the enrollment increases that he projects.

However, there is danger ahead in the form of two additional financial burdens next year — salary increases

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under the existing salary schedule and increased retirement contributions.

Because of the existing teacher salary schedule, teachers in Central will get pay raises amounting to $390,000 next year. This will happen automatically. In addition, the state is mandating that school systems increase their payments to the teachers retirement program from 20.2 percent of salaries to 23.7 percent next year. This will increase Central’s obligation by $640,000 next year.

These two items alone will cost Central taxpayers $1,130,000 next year that is not in the current budget.

Fortunately, Supt. Faulk and the school board have planned for such eventualities and have the resources set aside. The superintendent said the financial condition of the state — and the potential pressure the state will put on local school systems — has him always looking for ways to trim costs in the budget. But, for now at least, the Central Community School System will not face the layoffs or major cutbacks that many other Louisiana school systems are about to endure.

Once again, fiscal responsibility is paying off for Central.

HHH House Reapportionment. State Reps. Bodi White and Clif Richardson report that reapportionment of the Louisiana House of Representatives is likely to have little impact on their respective legislative districts.

White’s district is likely to lose a few precincts in Livingston Parish, while Richardson’s district is likely to lose two precincts west of the Comite River and pick up the Episcopal precinct in southeast Baton Rouge.

HHH Economic Development Consultant. The City Council voted 3-2 to allow Mayor Mac Watts to hire an economic development consultant. Watts

said he plans to rehire Steve Vassallo of Madison, Miss. Jr. Shelton urged the Council to allow other bidders to compete for the contract and allow a Request for Proposals to go out. But the Council allowed the Mayor to make the selection without further review.

Voting FOR were Louis DeJohn, Aaron Moak, and Ralph Washington. Voting AGAINST were Tony LoBue and Wayne Messina.

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Central Could Have Senator... or Be Marginalized

Central’s Influence Rides on Senate Plan Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — The Louisiana Legislature called itself into a 25-day Special Session on Sunday to reapportion Louisiana’s Congressional districts, State House, State Senate, Public Service Commission, and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

For Central, district lines for these governmental bodies are expected to remain virtually identical, expect for the State Senate.

In fact, for Central, the Special Session all boils down to one issue: Whether Central will be the population center of a new State Senate district or whether Central will be carved up among other districts and marginalized.

Sen. Dale Erdey (R-Livingston) is on a mission to make sure Central has at least a fighting chance to have its own senator.

Central, with its growing population and infrastructure needs, has two members of the State House — Reps.

Clif Richardson and Bodi White — but has never had its own senator.

At least five major Senate reapportionment plans are under consideration in the State Senate. The plan most likely to pass in some form is the plan introduced by Senate President Joel Chaisson. It would split Central into two parts. The southern part would be in a district overwhelmingly dominated by Livingston Parish. The northern part of Central would be in a district that circles the outskirts of East Baton Rouge Parish all the way to Iberville. It would be almost impossible for Central to elect a Senator in either district for the next 10 years.

Some other plans, such as one introduced by Sen. Elcee Guillory (see map on this page), make Central the base of a new Senate district.

ment to Chaisson’s plan that would create a district that, like Guillory’s plan, begins in southeast Baton Rouge and includes almost all of Central. But, unlike the Guillory plan, this proposed district goes east through St. Helena, picks up a bit of East Feliciana St. Helena Livingston, and includes about half of Tangipahoa Parish, all the way to Ponchatoula. “This configuration seems a bit odd but it gives East Baton Rouge a fifth senator, and it gives Central a district that leans conservative,�

East Baton Rouge Erdey said. The demographics of the two plans are as follows: Guillory Plan • Includes 97,930 from East Baton City of Central Rouge; 10,666 from East Feliciana, and 2,129 from West Feliciana. Voter registration is 75.6 percent white and West Baton Rouge 20.2 percent black.

Chaisson Plan Amendment • Includes 66,800 from East Baton Rouge; 1,700 from Livingston; Livingston 3,970 from St. Helena, and 47,800 from Tangipahoa. Voter registration is 78.5 percent white and 20 percent black.

The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee is supposed to Ascension Iberville hold a public hearing on the various Senate reapportionment plans today. The bill the committee reports out of committee is scheduled to be CENTRAL SENATOR — A reapportionment plan by Sen. Elcee Guillory (D-Opelou- considered as Special Order of the sas) would create a new Senate district with Central at its base. The plan is part of SB .

Day in the Senate on Tuesday. After passage, the bill will go to the State Under Guillory’s plan, a new Sen- the target of 110,000. ate District 3 would include a small Behind the scenes, Erdey has House. Traditionally, the House depart of southeast Baton Rouge, all been working on changes to the fers to the Senate’s reapportionment of Central, Pride, parts of Zachary, Chaisson plan. He likes an amend- plan for the Senate, and vice versa. and parts of East and West Feliciana. Central would be the dominant population group in the district.

As in the Chaisson plan, Sen. Dale Erdey’s current district includes most of Livingston Parish and the southern part of Central. Now, with Livingston’s explosive population growth, his district needs to shed a lot of population in order to reach West Feliciana

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North Point Family Health Clinic:

North Point Family Health Providers — Dr. Herschel Dean, Allison Jackson, PA-C, Tracey Reily, PA-C, Rhonda Browning, MSN, APRN, FNP, and Dr. Kyle Dean

Debbie and Dr. Kyle Dean

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Kyle in 1997. They have practiced together at Greenwell Medical Clinic at 9985 Greenwell Springs Road until opening the new clinic in Central.

Both physicians are long-time Central residents. The move to

the new facilities has allowed the Deans’ practice to increase in size, as specialists from the Baton Rouge area have joined their team. The building also includes North Point Spa, which provides esthetic services under the direction of Dr. Kyle Dean, along with his wife Debbie,

who is a Certified Laser Specialist.

North Point Family Health will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, the practice will conduct its Convenient Care Clinic Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Specialists will include

• Dermatology — Dr. Frank Johnson of Louisiana Dermatology on Mondays.

• Cardiology — Dr. Joe Cefalu of Baton Rouge Cardiology will be at the office on Tuesday afternoons.

Also, Drs. Rodney and Petty on Wednesday afternoons.

• Orthopaedics — Dr. David Rabalais and Dr. Adam Whatley of Baton Rouge Orthopaedics will be available on Thursday afternoons.

• Women’s Services — Dr. Keith Elbourne and Dr. Josh Best of Bayou Regional Women’s Clinic will have office hours on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

• Lab Services — Quest Diagnostics is a reference lab onsite Monday through Friday.

• Vascular studies and echocardiograms will be offered by The Vascular Lab. North Point Spa will include esthetic services such as Botox and Juvederm by Dr. Kyle Dean, as well as laser hair removal, laser leg and facial vein treatment, and sunspot treatment.

The administrator for North Point Family Health is Kris Glover, who has been with the clinic for 25 years. Staff members also include: • Rhonda Browning, advanced practice registered nurse • Tracey Reily, a certified Physician Assistant • Allison Jackson, a certified Physician Assistant The clinic is located in a development called North Point Crossing. Dr. Kyle Dean said there are two additional pads available for

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Dr. Kyle Dean Family — (1st row) Amelia and Reese Dean and (2nd row) Aubrey, Debbie, Dr. Kyle, and Anna Grace Dean

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sale in the development. He said he ily Health’s focus is to try to make is hoping to have more medical ser- medical care less of an inconvevices and specialities become part nience by providing multi-specialty of this professional park. He said, providers in one location, an inter“Our primary goal is to provide active website so that patients don’t comprehensive have to be prisonand quality meders to the phone, ical care in a conas well as our venient and comConvenient Care fortable setting. hours that proHaving multivide patients with specialty groups appointments at available in Centimes that are bettral is not only a ter suited for their convenience to busy lifestyles. our patients and We are excited the community, about being loDr. Kyle Dean and Kacie Sullivan but it also helps cated in an area with new open X-ray unit promote continuthat will allow us ity of care. Our providers are able to serve the surrounding communito communicate and establish a ties as well.” plan of care much easier in this type For information on the clinic, call of setting. I believe that you will 924-9985 or go to northpointfamily see more of this in healthcare facili- health.com or on the spa, call 261ties in the future. North Point Fam- 2225 or go to northpointspa.com.

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INSPECTING NEW FACILITIES — Dr. David Rabalais of Baton Rouge Orthopaedics, Jimmy NORTH POINT SPA OPENING — Celebrating the opening are Aubrey Dean, Quebedaux of Central Imaging Center, Dr. Adam Whatle of Baton Rouge Orthopaedics, and Rich- Kara Kinchen, licensed massage therapist, Debbie Dean, Kourtney Rogers, liard Dought of Modern Home Health inspected new North Point Family Health Clinic. censed esthetician, and Anna Grace Dean.

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requirements of the Master Plan.

A PUD is a Planned Unit Development, and a SPUD is a Small Planned Unit Development. A SPUD must be 20 acres or smaller.

LoBue questioned Couvillion on whether his development was “medium density” or “high density” (up to eight units per acre).

LoBue said it appeared that the development has more than nine units per acre. Couvillion said the Master Plan would limit his development to four units per acre but the ordinances to implement the Master Plan have not yet been adopted. “We are still operating under the UDC, which would allow up to 18 units per acre,” he said.

But LoBue said the Master Plan did not allow more than four units per acre in the area Couvillion plans to develop. LoBue said, “I am not against townhouses, but the density is too high in this project.”

BOBBIE DUVAL, a resident of Huntley Place, opposed the 115 townhouses at Central Square. She expressed concern that they will ultimately be rented out. “I know what Central Woods has become,” she said.

Huntley Place residents voiced the same concern. Gerald Campelo summed up the views of others who spoke: “Putting 115 units in that space is high density. If the property is as valuable as you say, you should be able to reduce the density and still make money.

My biggest concern is the number of units. It doesn’t meet current Planning and Zoning standards. It is highly unreasonable to put 115 units in that space.”

Huntley Place resident Bobbie Duval expressed concern about the lack of restrictions on renting out the townhouses in the future. “I can’t believe that people won’t be able to rent them out. I know what Central Woods has become.”

A number of people spoke in favor of the Couvillion project, including Justin Langlois, Jimmy Nunnally, and Sean Jones. Nunnally, who is developing the Village at Magnolia Square, said, “As

a fellow developer, I believe it’s important to look at the risk he is taking. It’s very positive for the City of Central.”

The townhouse development is part of Central Square, a mixed use project, which includes CVS Pharmacy, Cane’s, restaurants, and other commercial uses.

The Council conditioned approval on Couvillion’s agreement that the project would tie into the East Baton Rouge Parish Sewer System when the system has capacity to accept the project. The Council placed no conditions on the development to require a pedestrian crossing between the project and Wal-Mart.

The vote was: FOR — Councilmen Louis DeJohn, Wayne Messina, Aaron Moak, and Ralph Washington (4) AGAINST — Councilman Tony LoBue (1) The meeting was held March 10.

of the fee is a Plan Review Fee, which is 35 percent of all other fees charged. One of the major parts of LoBue’s plan is to cap the Plan Review Fee at $100.

LoBue said, “This will make us more competitive but there is still a long way to go.”

When LoBue first proposed reducing the fees, Mayor Mac Watts said he had no problem with reducing them if CH2MHILL, the firm which administers the City of Central, agreed to the change. Watts told LoBue to sit down and negotiate with the firm. LoBue later said he met with CH2MHILL but the company said it does not have enough profit to allow it to lower fees. CH2MHILL gets 90 percent of all permit fees collected in the name of the City of Central.

Last year, the City of Zachary collected and spent $240,000 to run its permit office. The City of Central, with fees three to four times higher, collected $367,200 in permit fees. A total of $330,000 of that amount was paid to CH2MHILL. CH2MHILL’s contract with the city expires June 30. Mayor Mac Watts appointed a 21-member committee to review the contract and solicit Requests for Proposals. Bidders have until April 29 to make proposals.

The Council voted unanimously for the LoBue plan. In order to avoid Watts’ veto, the lower fee schedule will not go into effect July 1, 2011.

LoBue expressed concern that the failure to implement lower fees immediately could encourage people to delay construction until July 1.

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Shelton during last year’s municipal elections. On Monday, Shelton said he welcomes the lower fees.

“I’m very happy the Council decided to step up and do something for citizens on permit fees. This is not the final answer but a step in the right direction to make us more competitive with nearby cities and parishes. It was a major issue in

the campaign. I’m glad they realized that permit fees are not ‘about right,’ as stated in the campaign.”

LoBue said a 3,000-square-foot home being build in Central currently requires $1,660 in permit fees, compared to $435 in Zachary.

His plan will reduce the permit fees on that house to $1,200.

Permit fees in Central are based on a complex formula. A portion

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Population p 26,864 First-Ever U. S. Census for City of Central

City of Central 2nd Largest in 15 Parishes in Capital Region

Legislators: New Highway Across EBR Worth Study

BATON ROUGE — The Capitol Region Legislative Delegation wants to study a new East-West highway across East Baton Rouge Parish. Rep. Bodi White (R-Central) said the legislators want to use $500,000 in alreadyappropriated funds to look at a plan primarily using existing rights-of-way.

The plan would probably foreclose further work on the proposed Baton Rouge Loop, he said. The new highway would begin on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish, go north to the old Mississippi River Bridge, follow Airline Hwy. to S. Choctaw and head east along S. Choctaw, crossing BREC land south of the Illinois Central Railroad in Central, and then crossing the Amite River with a new bridge to Denham Springs.

White said local legislators have met with Gov. Bobby Jindal on the idea, which is part of the area delegation’s 2011 legisSee CAPITAL on Page 5

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“JR” RICHARDSON, finalist for the Warrick Dunn Award. Shown with mother Ava Richard and stepdad Emmit Conrad, he has signed with Southern Methodist University.

J. R. Richardson Brings Honors to Central High

BATON ROUGE — The results of the 2010 federal census show that the new City of Central is the second largest city in the 15-parish Baton Rouge area. Rep. Clif Richardson (R-Central), who released the results, said Central’s first-ever census shows a population of 26,864 — above the combined total of the next largest city, Hammond (pop.

20,019) and its sister city, Ponchatoula (pop. 6,559). Central was See CENSUS on Page 5

CENTRAL — Central High School sity in Dallas. Richardson was senior James “JR” Richardson was All-District defensive back, kick honored last week as a finalist for returner, and athlete. He was the the coveted Warrick Dunn Award. District 5-5A Defensive MVP and He has signed a scholarship offer an All-Metro selection.

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70 Businesses Nominated in 10 Award Categories

Central Business Awards Ceremony Feb. 24

Make Reservations For 6 p.m. Reception At Elegant Memories

CENTRAL — More than 70 businesses are in the running for 10 major awards at the annual Central Business Awards reception sponsored by the Central City News.

The event will be held at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 24. Seating is limited. Tickets are $10. Reservations can be made by calling 261-5055.

School board member Sharon Browning will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Awards will include Central Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Servant Leader of the Year, and categories such as Small Business, Mid-Sized Business, and Large Business.

DEMCO NOMINATED FOR CENTRAL’S BUSINESS OF THE YEAR. Shown are DEMCO lineman (left to right) Dentory Lee, Beau Caston, crew leader Shane Pendarvis, and Mark Phillips.

DEMCO’s crews risk their lives to keep Central “powered up” in good times and in bad.

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Boehner, Cantor, Congressman Jeb Hensarling, and other members of the leadership team are getting high marks for having passed — The leaders of through the House legislation to three legislative caucuses com- repeal ObamaCare in their second posed of House and Senate con- week on the job. servatives have offered a proposal Congressman Paul Ryan, chairthat would cut $2.5 trillion from man of the House Budget Comthe federal defimittee, has been a chief architect cit over the next of Republican efforts to reduce the 10 years. The plan is being offered by Rep. Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Republican Study Committee; Rep. Scott Garrett, — The Tea Party chairman of the Caucus in the House, led by Rep. RSC Budget and Rep. Jordan Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), Spending Task Force, and Sen. Jim hopes to change the tone in ConDeMint, chairman of the Senate gress by emphasizing the principles Steering Committee. It has been of the U.S. Constitution. The Cauco-authored by House Tea Party cus held a seminar on the Constituchairman Michele Bachmann. The tion with Supreme Court Associate Spending Reduction Act would ad- Justice Antonin Scalia as the main dress the rapidly growing national speaker. One new Congressman debt by making substantial spend- was in awe. He said, “Most of us are

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Baton Rouge’s Oldest Mexican Restaurant

LaFonda Celebrates 50th Anniversary An Airline Highway Favorite of Central Since Start in 1961

Tony Karides, said, “La Fonda Restaurant of Baton Rouge is proud to have served the Central community for 50 years. I am honored to continue the American dream of my father and his sisters by providing family hospitality and sharing the delicious recipes they created years BATON ROUGE — La Fonda Restauago. My family finds the longevity rant and Lounge of Baton Rouge, of many of our employees and custhe oldest Mexican restaurant in tomers a unique aspect of our busithe greater Baton Rouge area, will ness. We are extremely grateful for celebrate its 50th anniversary April their support.”

1 and 2. During the celebration, it “The 50th anniversary celebrawill offer special discounts and live tion is a tribute to our family memmusic to celebrate the occasion. bers and the legacy that they beLocated on Airline Highway, the stowed upon us.” restaurant is convenient to Central and has been a favorite of Central MANY CENTRAL RESIDENTS have worked for LaFonda Restaurant, including some LaFonda, which is located at 7838 Airline Highway, is open residents since it opened in 1961. of the staff shown in this 1978 photo of LaFonda employees.

Founded by Greek-Mexi- Originally located in a rented La Fonda is known for its au- Monday through Saturday. cans. Sister and brother Despo house on Airline Highway, the res- thentic Mexican food and freshly Womack and Tony Karides were taurant moved to its current location squeezed lime margaritas. The born in Mexico City of Greek de- in 1977. Mary Virginis, Womack Advocate said LaFonda has “built scent. They immigrated to Texas and Karides’ older sister, joined the a reputation for modestly-priced when they were teenagers. In 1960, family business and with the help food served by a cordial wait staff the family moved to Baton Rouge of their spouses and children, suc- in a family-friendly atmosphere.” where Despo and Tony opened La cessfully operated the restaurant for Long-time customer Fred ZeaFonda a year later. the next three decades. gler said, “I started going to La In 1981, Tony Karides passed Fonda’s in 1976. Many of my away, but with his sisters at the helm, friends ask why I go so often and La Fonda continued its tradition as I usually ask if they have ever seen a historic Mexican restaurant in Ba- Cheers, where everybody knows ton Rouge. Virginis passed away in your name. The food is good, the margaritas are the best, and the at1999 as did Womack in 2002.

Nevertheless, with the support mosphere is classic.” of their children and following gen- Mary Ann Bolger, La Fonda LaFonda co-owner Mary Ann Bolger with customer Don Newland erations, along with staff who have co-owner and daughter of founder been with the restaurant since its opening, this family-run business DELUXE Mexican dinner with tamale, continues to serve four generations of loyal customers. cheese enchilada with chili ZACHARY — The Central High 1:31.61; 100—1st, G. Triplet, 11.21; track team will compete at Zachary 400 relay—1st, L. Williams, L. Janeau, A. Bennet, G. Triplet, 43.79; 200—3rd, High School this afternoon.

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Central Projects by Developer Jeff Couvillion

Burlington Lakes, Gates of Burlington, Vieux Carre to Be Unveiled on Saturday THE GATES AT BURLINGTON — One of four new projects by Jeff Couvillion to be unveiled in ceremonies this Saturday.

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feature information on the affordable advantages of raised-floor living, which is featured throughout The Gates at Burlington development. She said the development was showcased during the state conference for the Building Officials Association of Louisiana.

Its raised-floor living construction style has been featured in many state and regional publications.

City of Central Executive Assistant David Barrow said the Grand Opening Day event promises to attract a large number of people who are interested in living in Central.

“We get calls on a regular basis from people looking to move to our city to take advantage of our rural lifestyle, good schools, and strong community atmosphere. As our city grows and more opportunities are made available to our residents, the more attractive we will continue to become,” Barrow said.

“The variety of developments being offered in our city will definitely help us appeal to a larger number of homebuyers and commercial investors,” he said.

Johnson said the theme of the Grand Opening event is “Come Home to What’s Central to You.” “Our theme plays off the word ‘Central.’ Not only does it represent the name of the city, but it also represents the core values that are at the heart of who we are and what we want in life. The City of Central offers its residents a quality lifestyle that supports the strong

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CENTRAL — Three new residential developments and one commercial development under way in the City of Central will be officially unveiled to the public this Saturday, March 26. All of the projects were created by Central developer Jeff Couvillion.

A Grand Opening event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will include ribbon-cutting presentations with legendary coach Skip Bertman, free refreshments, door prizes and tethered hot air balloon rides.

The three residential developments are: • The Gates at Burlington, an exclusive, gated community for residents 55 years and better, located off Old Wax Road; • Burlington Lakes, a traditional single family residential subdivision located off Hooper Road between Sullivan and Greenwell Springs Roads; and • The Vieux Carre at Central Square, a newly-approved, gated townhome development located at the intersection of Sullivan and Wax Roads.

The commercial development is • Central Square, which includes new locations in Central for CVS and Raising Cane’s, as well as new investments in the community from Dow Louisiana Federal Credit Union and Geaux Clean Car Wash. The mixed use project also includes retail shops and restaurants, a professional office park, and 30,000 square feet of street retail known as The Quarters. Retailers currently located in The Quarters include Central Buffett, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Extra Innings Sports Bar & Grill, and Golden Nail and Spa. “The focus of our March 26 event is to publicize the advantages of living in Central. This community offers a great lifestyle that appeals to so many. These new developments now offer quality home designs in a variety of styles and price ranges that will allow homebuyers to own the type of homes they want in this great community,” according to Kayla Johnson, a realtor for Coldwell Banker One. Johnson said the event will also

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values of home, church, schools, and country-living – that’s what we’re really offering to people,” she said.

Johnson said people who visit all three development locations will be eligible to win an outdoor grill, donated by Holmes Building Supply. Other door prizes will be given away at each of the locations, along with free food and refreshments, music, and fun activities for the children, including tethered hot air balloon rides at the Central Square location.

Coach Bertman will lead the

ribbon cutting ceremonies for the three residential developments, beginning at the Vieux Carre at Central Square at 1 p.m., Lakes at Burlington at 1:45 p.m., and The Gates at Burlington at 2:15 p.m. He will sign autographs at all three locations and present a limited number of autographed bats at The Gates at Burlington site.

The event is sponsored by Southern Forest Products Association, Coldwell Banker One Realtors, Acadiana Group Developments, GMFS and Champlin Title, in cooperation with the City of Central.

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Central High Football Banquet Friday Central’s NFL Star Todd McClure Will Keynote Banquet

Three Wildcats Earn Scholarships to LC

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Meghan Saia Zack Edgens Greg Morris FOREVER WILDCATS —Three Central High School athletes are scheduled to accept scholarship offers from Louisiana College in ceremonies today at the high school gym. Senior Meghan Saia will accept a softball scholarship, while Zack Edgens and Greg Morris will accept football scholarships. The Wildcat is the school mascot both for Central High and Louisiana College.

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We will announce the winner of the Central Fight Award, which recognizes the fact that it’s not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog. Also, we will announce a new annual award from Central football.

— Central football coach Doug Dotson night’s banquet will be the winner of the annual Central Fight Award.

Coach Dotson said, “This individual may or may not be a starter, but he is a person who never gives up.

He is a person who does exactly what he is supposed to do. This award is designed to recognize that it’s not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog that really matters. This person gives everything for the cause of the team. He epitomizes the fact that it’s not what you say but what you do.”

Coach Dotson said the coaching staff will unveil a new annual award at this year’s banquet. It will not necessarily be given to player.

HHH McClure at Football Camp.

Coach Doug Dotson said Todd McClure has agreed to coach at a football camp Dotson will conduct in late June. ®

District and All-Metro winners.

• The Iron Cat Award, which Coach Dotson said is perhaps the team’s highest award. Dotson said, “It is voted on by the team at Boot Camp and given to the player who epitomizes what we want the Central football program to be like.

This year’s winner is known for hard work and dedication. He is not only a good football player but a fine human being. He is a good student, a great team leader, and a Christian. He’s the kind of young man whom we coaches would be proud to have as a son. This year’s winner is Taylor Jenkins!”

• The three Team Captains are also voted on by the Wildcat players. The Offensive Team Captain is Greg Morris, the Defensive Team Captain is Taylor Jenkins, and the overall Team Captain is Cooper Moore.

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CENTRAL — Atlanta Falcons ironman center Todd McClure will return to his roots Friday night when he serves as keynote speaker for the annual Central High School football banquet at 7 p.m. at the FOP Hall on Greenwell Springs Road.

McClure, a native of CenTodd McClure tral, played high school football and baseball for the Central High Wildcats and football for LSU before being drafted by Atlanta. He has started in 150 of the past 153 games for the Falcons.

Central High head football coach Doug Dotson said his coaching staff will present a number of awards at the banquet, including All-District, All-Metro, and All-State awards.

Key team awards will be the Iron Cat Award, Team Captain awards, and the Central Fight Award.

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LSU Track Nabs Sprinter Trevor Sansone Central Flyer Says ‘No’ to Football to Pursue LSU Track

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Trevor with coaches David Simoneaux, Brad Cook, and Doug Dotson

Trevor Sansone and Casey Brown

David, Trevor, and Stephanie Sansone with the the Central football team and friends

TREVOR SANSONE — THE CENTRAL FLYER — WITH FAMILY —(1st row, left to right) David, Trevor, Stephanie, and Tyler Sansone and (2nd row) Brian and Scott Wilson, Stacie Minor, Mary and Buddy Wilson, and Jimmie Nell and Anthony Sansone.

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Milestones Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths Anniversaries • Reunions

HYDE, BUVENS

Katie Hyde and Joseph Buvens will exchange vows April 29 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

Katie Hyde, Joseph Buvens To Marry at St. Alphonsus

Katie Hyde and Joseph Buvens

CENTRAL — Jolice and Emile Provost and Brandon and Charlene Hyde, all of Central, joyfully announce the marriage of their daughter, Katie Hyde, to Joseph Buvens of Walker. The couple will marry Friday, April 29, 2011, at St. Alphonsus Church.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Peggy Doucet André of Baton Rouge, Wayne André of Birmingham, Ala., and Ethel Hyde and the late Timothy “Huey” Hyde of Central. Katie is a 2010 graduate of Southeastern University with a degree in communication sciences and disorders.

Her fiancé is the son of Michael and Rita Buvens of Walker. He is the grandson of the late Roy and Ruby Courtney of Walker and the late John Henry and Patricia Buvens of Baton Rouge. Joseph is a 2007 graduate of Walker High School and is employed with Capital Ultrasonic.

Courtney Jinks and Ryan Dyer

MANDEVILLE — Courtney Lynn Jinks of Lake Charles and Ryan Evan Dyer of Central, will marry Saturday, March 26, 2011, at the Fleur de Lis Event Center in Mandeville.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Teilla Noel of Lake Charles.

Courtney is a 2006 graduate of McNeese State University. She is employed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in New Orleans.

Her fiancé is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dyer of Central. Ryan is a 2005 graduate of Louisiana State University. He is employed by the Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit in Baton Rouge.

Courtney Jinks, Ryan Dyer to Marry March 26 at Fleur de Lis Event Center

JINKS, DYER

Courtney Jinks and Ryan Dyer will marry March 26 at the Fleur de Lis Event Center in Mandeville.

Avery Claire McCartney

Kevin and Alissa (Heirtzler) McCartney of Zachary are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Claire.

Avery was born Jan. 3, 2011, at Woman’s Hospital. She weighed eight pounds, three ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Rocky and Donna McCartney of Central and William and Beth Heirtzler of Zachary.

Kristin Rogillio and Dylan David To Wed at Sharon Baptist Church PORT ALLEN — Kristin Kay Rogillio of Central and Dylan Joel David of Port Allen will marry at 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Sharon Baptist Church in Port Allen.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Tonya and Benjamin Rogillio of Central. Kristin is a 2005 graduate of Central High School and graduated with a bachelor degree in nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2009. She is a registered nurse at Lane Regional Medical Center.

Her fiancé is the son of the late Brent David of New Roads and Sharon David Swanson of Port Allen. Dylan is a 2008 graduate of Zachary High School. He is a Pvt. 1st Class in the Army National Guard and works at Safeway Transportation.

Dylan David and Kristin Rogillio

Chad Michael King, Jr.

Chad Sr. and Heather (Vidrine) King are proud to announce the birth of their son, Chad Michael.

Chad was born on Dec. 10, 2010, at 2:49 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, 1.8 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Proud grandparents are William and Tammy Vidrine, Ricky King, and Stacy and Georgina Yawn.

McKenzie Michelle Prichard

Austin Jay and Amber Kerr Prichard are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, McKenzie Michelle.

McKenzie was born Dec. 20, 2010, at Woman’s Hospital. She weighed six pounds, 1.7 ounces, and was 18.25 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Connie and Donnie Kerr and Kate and Monroe Voles. Great-grandparents are Peggy Kerr and Libby Voles.

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Onstead, Guagliardo Exchange Vows at Zoar CENTRAL — Sarah Kathryn On- Julia Reese Schuurman of Alexanstead of Central and Daniel Joseph dria, Ind. Guagliardo of Hammond, were The bridegroom was attended by married Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, in his best men, Mr. Ryan Alexander a 6 p.m. ceremony at Zoar Baptist Dunnington of Hammond and Mr. Church. Rev. John Schaffner of Fort Christopher Robert Guagliardo, the Smith, Ark., officiated the double groom’s brother, of Anderson, Ind. wedding ring, covenant marriage Groomsmen were Mr. Jason Paul ceremony. Rev. and Mrs. Mark and Esler and Mr. Jules William Lagan, Terry Hebert sang “The Prayer.” III, all of Hammond. Ushers were The bride is the daughter of Mr. the bride’s brother, Mr. Jason Paul and Mrs. Jeffrey Lynn and Kath- Onstead of Edwardsville, Ill.; the ryn June Duke Onstead of Central. bride’s brother-in-law, Mr. Thomas Keith Gehling of She is the grandCentral; Mr. Rodaughter of Mrs. land James RobMarilyn June ert, IV, and Mr. McCall Duke Evan Tylor Parand the late due, all of HamBoyd Ray Duke mond. The ring and Mrs. Johnbearer was the nie Mae Hunt bride’s nephew, Onstead and the Austin Ray Onlate Floyd Paul stead of Walker.

Onstead, all of A reception Central. took place at The brideAshley Manor. groom is the son The groom’s of Mr. and Mrs. parents gave a Robert Earl and rehearsal dinner Virginia Cathin Zoar Baptist erine Mannino Church’s Youth Guagliardo of Building the Tickfaw. He is evening before the grandson of the wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. The bride is Frank Jr. and a home school Fay Tycer Guagraduate, attendgliardo of Hamed Baton Rouge mond, the late Mr. and Mrs. Guagliardo Community Mrs. Margaret Notariano Guagliardo, and the late College, and Southeastern LouisiMr. and Mrs. Sam Joseph and Ol- ana University, and attends New ivia DiGiovanni Mannino.

Orleans Baptist Theological Semi The bride was escorted by her nary. She is employed as a sales father and given in marriage by her associate at Ann Taylor Loft, at the parents, with their blessings. She Mall of Louisiana. was attended by her sister and ma- The groom is a graduate of Hamtron of honor, Mrs. Lauryn Brooks mond High School and attends Onstead Gehling; maid of honor, New Orleans Baptist Theological Ms. Deena Blair Clark, and brides- Seminary. He is employed as an maids, Ms. Melissa Amber Vickry operator at Graham Packaging. and Ms. Anna Anese Martin, all of Following a trip to Disney World, Central. The flower girl was Miss the couple resides in Hammond.

CENTRAL PRIVATE’S National Honor Society inducted six new members on March 16 at a luncheon ceremony at Sammy’s Grill. Shown are (1st row, left to right) Victoria Brian, Sky Baca, Mary Cunningham, secretary, Sarah Fryoux, treasurer, Amy Galiano, president, Jill King, and Erika Wittenburg and (2nd row) sponsor Jill Coon, Katie Geren, Mary Leavines, Ward Leavines, Jacqui Hunter, vice president, Lance Wicker, Symantha Dandreano, Orrin Byland, and Dave Jackson.

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Emily Harrell, Justin McAdams to Marry April 2 at The Rock Church

ZACHARY — Emily Harrell and Justin McAdams will be wed Saturday, April 2, 2011, at The Rock Church in Zachary.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Doug and Debra Harrell and sister of Erin Harrell, all of Central.

She is the granddaughter of Carson and Leta Bueto of Central, Phil and Sandy Harrell of Central, and Tommy and Brenda Martin of Baton Rouge. Emily is a 2007 graduate of Central High School and is employed at Levatino D.D.S. in Baton Rouge.

Her fiancé is the son of Wes and Sharon McAdams and brother to Kelsey McAdams, all of Central. He is the grandson of Emmitt and Debbie McAdams of Baker, Emily Harrell and Justin McAdams Jeanette Forbes and the late Bill Forbes of Albany, and Helen Ford He is attending ITI Technical Colof Baton Rouge. Justin is a 2006 lege and is employed at Turner Ingraduate of Central High School. dustries.

Wyatt Ray Herron

Nick and Debbie (Landry) Herron of Spring, Texas are proud to announce the birth of their son, Wyatt. He was welcomed home by his big brother, Riley. Wyatt was born Sept. 27, 2010, at 9:10 a.m. at Herman Memorial. He weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Irvin and Linda Landry of Central, Cheryl Goodwin of Sicily Island, and Eugene Herron of Tallulah.

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Aladdin Jr. and Alice in Wonderland Jr.

Choreographers. Members starring in Aladdin, Jr. will be

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Joey Carroll as Aladdin, Gina Arnold as Jasmine, Grant Clinkingbeard as the Genie, Joey King as Jafar, Ashton Denham as Iago, and Jack McAdams as the Sultan.

Narrators include Alexa Dietrich, Katelynn Perryman, Courtney Brouilette, Annie Dauzat, Mackenzie Byrd, and Amanda Murphy. Other supporting cast members are Phillip Abington, Addie Dean, Alex Burns, Nicole Gardana, Gabrielle Eaves, Morgan Rea, Landon Smith, Christina Herrod, Sarah Vinson, Chaislyn King, Meghann Sullivan, Savannah Sullivan, Parker Wilson, and Adleigh Denham.

Aladdin Jr. 7 p.m., Saturday, March 26 Alice in Wonderland Jr. 2 p.m., Sunday, March 27 Independence Park Theatre

CENTRAL — This weekend will be one of fun and fantasy from the Central Community Theatre. At 7 p.m., Saturday, March 26, the theatre’s Senior Elite competition team will perform Aladdin, Jr. at Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd.

Then at 2 p.m. this Sunday, March 27, Alice in Wonderland, Jr. will be performed by the Junior Elite competition team in conjunction with CCT’s Broadway Troupe, Broadway Bound, and Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! musical theatre classes.

The shows are directed by Karen Clinkingbeard, Kim Sullivan, and Dorothy Dean. The choreography was developed and taught by Addie Dean and Alex Burns.

Tickets are available online at www.theparktheatre.com or at In-

Members starring in Alice in Wonderland, Jr., will be Meghann Sullivan as Alice, Kameryn

Byrd, Kaitlyn Perry, and Parker Wilson as the Cheshire Cat, and Zachary Lejeune as the White Rabbit. Other cast members include Cassady Perkins, Savannah Sullivan, Adleigh Denham, Katie Bryant, Chaislyn King, Caroline Crawford, Madison Roy, Madeline Miletello, Manning Lloyd, Mackenzie Whittington, Madison Nunnery, Alexandra Johnson, Jamie Stagg, Sadie Fontenot, Caroline Nunnery, Mackenzie Byrd, Amanda Murphy, Ashton Denham, Elizabeth Wise, Brooke Bezet, AmeZachary Lejeune as the White Rabbit and Meghann Sullivan as Alice lia Young, Elaine Smith, Emma Smith, Emma Jackson, Madison Bennett, Bella dependence Park Theatre’s box of- where they performed a segment Bossier, Kassidy Herrin, Connor Foret, fice. The box office number is 225- from their respective shows. The Jr. Myles Dufrene, Jamie Stagg, Rebekah 216-0660.

Elite Team won the award for Out- Serrett, Ava Denham, Juliette Gregoire, Pastuszck, Christa Covington, The Junior and Senior Elite Com- standing Achievement in Dance. Madeline Madelyn King, Alyson Guidry, Breanna petition Teams attended the Jr. The- Choreographers Addie Dean and Clark, Dara Martin, Lacy Martin, Taylen ater Festival in Atlanta in January Alex Burns won the award for Best Fisher, and Sophie Ngo.

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Cooking in Central Set for April 8-9 CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Friday, March 25 Youth Alive • 7 p.m.

Christ Central Church, 10523 Lovett Road, will host Youth Alive.

The guest speaker will be Rob Miskowsi, Louisiana State Director of Youth and Discipleship. A dance ministry performance by Previously Condemned and the guest band will be Facedown. Refreshments will be served after service. For information, visit www.christcentralbr.com.

Friday, March 25 Comite Kids Registration Kids’ pitch coed softball 6-8 grades registration, deadline is today.

T-ball and coaches’ pitch coed softball, ages 4 years to 11 years, registration deadline is April 15. Comite Kids is a ministry of Comite Baptist Church. For information and registration forms, stop by or call 275-3382.

March 25 through 27 Beginning Experience A weekend for divorced, separated, and widowed people will be held at the Catholic Life Center in Baton Rouge. For information, call Angela at 278-7321 or Judy at 939-4201 or email hcqueen67@cox.net.

Saturday, March 26 Bake Sale Fundraiser 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A Bake Sale Fundraiser will be held at Oak Point Fresh Market in Central for Amber Davis and her unborn baby. The baby has been diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and will need surgery his first week of life.

Saturday, March 26 Library Book Sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library will hold a Library Book Sale at Recycled Reads, 13505 Hooper.

March 26 and April 9 Central Area Horse Show • 10 a.m.

The Central Area Horse Show, sponsored by the Deep South Stock Horse Show Association, will be held at the Shady Park Arena on Greenwell Springs Road. Judged and timed events in four age groups. Beginners welcome. For info, www.dsshsa.org.

FARMERS MARKET — Rhonda and Paul Taylor (center) purchased fresh strawberries from Bill and Sybil Story during the Village at Magnolia Square Farmers Market and Jazz Picnic last weekend. The Storys sell produce every Saturday at Magnolia Methodist Church Farmers Market. To contact Bill or Sybil Story, call 985-507-8160 or 225-567-2088.

er. Family and friends are holding a fundraiser to help with medical expenses. A Marlin XL 270 rifle will be raffled for $5 a chance. Jambalaya is $6 a plate. For information, call 6035488 or 261-8976.

March 28 through 30 Parish Mission • 7 p.m.

St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church will hold a Parish Mission entitled “A Call to ‘Reality’ Living.”

The presenter will be Mike Patin.

April 1, 2, and 3 Wildcat Challenge 2011 The Wildcat Challenge Tournament will be held for ages T-ball through 13 and 14. Entry fees are $250. USSSA rules and tournament will not be sanctioned. For information, contact Austin Myer at 6360390 or Darryl Stevens at 405-8709.

Saturday, April 2 Garage Sale • 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A huge garage sale will be held at Central Private School in the elementary gym. Toys, books, games, baby items, household items, bedding, seasonal items, and much more!

Saturday, April 2 Garage Sale • 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A church-wide garage sale will be held at Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 22834 Liberty Road in Pride.

Saturday, April 2 BREC Summer Camp Registration 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Get your children moving and grooving through recreational activities at one of BREC’s many summer day camps. Registration is at each site where camps or offered, as well as online at www.brec.org/webtrac.

Saturday, April 2 Jambalaya Fundraiser 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A jambalaya fundraiser will be held at the Winn Dixie in Central for baby Isabel Myer who will need heart surgery at birth.

April 5 through 10 Easter Drama “Chains” Amite Baptist Church of Denham Springs will present their Easter Drama “Chains—A Dramatic Musical of the Life of Christ” April 5 through 10. Times are 7 p.m. nightly and 2:30

p.m. weekend matinees. Interpreter for the hearing-impaired Thursday, April 7. Reserve your free tickets online at www.amitechurch.org or by calling the reservations office at 6652762 or (800) 364-2162 weekdays.

Friday, April 8 Central High Class of 1947 Reunion • 12 noon The Central High Class of 1947 will hold their 64th reunion at Sammy’s, 14800 Wax Road.

April 8 and 9 Cooking in Central This year’s Cooking in Central will be held at St. Alphonsus Church, 14040 Greenwell Springs. The crawfish boil will start at 5 p.m. Friday and there will be live music. Doors open at 9 a.m. on Saturday with a cook off, live music, games and activities, and live and silent auctions.

Tickets: Meal $10, crawfish boil $15, and $10,000 raffle $100. Tickets are available at all of the Central schools, Central Chamber of Commerce, and Ross Tire & Service.

Sunday, April 10 Easter Egg Hunt • 2 p.m.

The Baker Civic Club will be hosting it’s 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 2640 N. Magnolia Dr. in Baker.

There will be an afternoon of crafts, fun, and snacks after the hunt.

Saturday, April 16 Easter Eggstravaganza 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Victory Harvest Church, 3953 North Flannery, 3rd annual Easter Eggstravaganza Community Outreach on church grounds. Join us for exciting games, candy, prizes, 2,000 eggs, Easter bunny, food, and fun.

LENTEN FISH DINNERS Every Friday During Lent 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Magnolia United Methodist 16024 Greenwell Springs

Saturday, March 26 Jambalaya Fundraiser 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A jambalaya fundraiser for Cindy Stevens will be held at the Winn Dixie at the corner of Joor and Hoop-

LENTEN FISH DINNERS Every Friday During Lent Take Out Only • 4 to 6 p.m.

Cost of Dinner is $7 St. Alphonsus Men’s Club 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd.

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HAMMOND — Central students performed well in their divisions at the District Literary Rally last Saturday in Hammond.

Central Private had 12 1st Place winners and 46 students in the top 10 in their subject:

First place winners were Erika Wittenburg, American History; Paden Mouton, Financial Math; Jessica Creel, Calculus; Jill King, English III; Kimberly Nijoka, Environmental Science; Corinne Mack, Free Enterprise; Lauren Blanchard, Journalism; Jacqui Hunter, Physics; Mitchell Garon, Spanish I; Morgan Miley, Spelling; Logan Prather, World Geography; and Blake Chelette, World History. Also qualifying for the State Rally at LSU are Luke Fryoux, Algebra II; Katie Geren, Biology I; Seth Stevens, Chemistry; Daniel Holloway, Civics; Mason Goynes, Geometry; and Rhett Seguin, Physical Science.

Central High had the following students in the top five:

Photos by Woody Jenkins

Central Takes ‘Mr. Claud’ Is Back After Bypass Surgery Top Honors at District Rally

DOING WELL AFTER QUINTUPLE BYPASS — Claud Derbes (right), owner of Central Drug Store was back visiting at work Friday less than three weeks after surgery. He said he is feeling well. Shown with Mr. Claud in photo at left are George Munn, Amber Mire, Morgan Fresina, Jill Miller, Mikelyn Smith, Mike Anding, Rachel Miller, and Shari Metz.

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Needs fenced yard and loving home. Spayed with all shots. $40. 225-261-6038. 03/24/11 GARAGE SALE — 7423 Prairie Dr. Comite Hills, Friday and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Small ladies clothes, Easter and kids things, jewelry, housewares. Cheap! 03/24/11 HANDYMAN, INSIDE, OUT — Repair, build new steps, deck, porch, doors, windows. Replace damaged trim, siding. Roof work, painting. Reliable. 225-236-2501. 03/24/11 HOUSE FOR SALE — 10323 N. Park Ave., Baton Rouge. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, boat port.

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04/14/11 MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE — Lots of furniture, clothes and household items (matching baby room furniture set, dressers, and mattresses). Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 6311 Narcissus Dr., Greenwell Springs, LA 70739. 225-200-2496. 03/24/11 PATRICK’S LAWN CARE — Grass and lawn maintenance. Residential and commercial. 225301-3048. 04/14/11 SELF-EMPLOYED BOOKKEEPER — 26 years’ experience. Experienced in Quickbooks Pro and Payroll. Seeking new clients. Call Tanya at 225-975-6596. 03/24/11

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