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Parade of Homes This Weekend
April 23, 2015 • Daily News at CentralSpeaks.com
Movie in the
park postponed
due to weather
Four Central Homes Included in Tour
Capital
Region
Builders
Association (CRBA) will hold its annual
2015 Parade of Homes with 40 new
homes on tour throughout the area during
the two weekends of April 25-26 and May
2-3.
The tour is free and open to the
public with homes open on Saturdays
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays
from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A listing of
homes on tour are available at www.
crbaparade.com as well as instructions
for downloading a mobile phone app
that includes descriptions, drawings and
driving directions for each of the homes.
“This year’s Parade of Homes
showcases new homes of all sizes and
architectural styles. We know visitors will
be keenly interested in the vast array of new
products and design ideas,” said CRBA
President Robert Carroll. “We encourage
the community to tour the homes and to
talk with the builders about the homes’
features during the free parade.” Some
of the homes feature outdoor kitchens,
pools, and home theatres.
This year’s parade includes
40 homes, built by 28 builders in 31
subdivisions, including 14 homes in
Ascension, 22 in East Baton Rouge, and
4 in Livingston Parish. The homes range
in price from $169,900 to $1,200,000.
“Now is a great time to purchase a
new home,” stated Lynda Evans, CRBA
Executive Vice President. “Interest rates
are low and financing is more readily
available. The energy efficiency that
comes with the new appliances, windows,
heating and cooling units to name a few
can actually put you in a new home with
monthly payments less than what rental
units are going for.”
For more information on the 2015
Parade of Homes, call 225-769-7696 or
visit www.crbaparade.com.
Three
local
builders
are
participating in the Tour of Homes.
Gafford Builders, Inc. is showing a home
at 7443 N. Eisworth Ave. in the Village at
Magnolia Square. Patterson Homes, LLC
is showing a home at 15825 Greystone
Ave. in Twin Lakes. Rabalais Homes, LLC
is showing a home at 13350 Magnolia
Square and a home at 13355 La Petite
Lane, both in the Village at Magnolia
Square. Stop by to see these beautiful
homes.
Rivers King Signs Letter of Intent with UMO
Central High School is proud to
announce that Rivers King is the first student
in their school history to receive an athletic
scholarship to play college lacrosse. Rivers (6’1”, 167 lbs) signed his letter of intent on April
17, 2015 to play lacrosse for the University
of Mount Olive Trojans, which is located in
Mount Olive, North Carolina.
UMO is a Division II university and the
men’s lacrosse team is currently ranked #15
in the nation. Rivers also considered Clarke
University, Westminster College, Greensboro
College, Louisiana State University, and ULL
before finally selecting UMO, where he plans
to pursue a degree in history and education
so he can become a high school teacher and
lacrosse coach.
As a senior, Rivers made the 2015
Louisiana High School Lacrosse League All
District Team, for their Central Division, he
also played two summers with the Red Stick
tournament team, and he represented Team
Louisiana at the 2014 IMG Nationals in
Bradenton, FL., which took 2nd place in the
U19 division.
Pictured at signing; Principal David
Prescott, Coach Jeff Jones, Lorri King, Jeff
King, Chaislyn King, Chaz King, Rivers King
Team Olivia Day This Saturday
Members of the Central community are coming together this Saturday, April 25 for
Team Olivia Day. This fun, family-friendly event is a fundraiser for Olivia Grace
Lewis. Olivia is 8 years old and has Batten Disease. The fundraiser is to help cover
her medical expenses and to raise awareness of the disease. Come to Central Square
at the corner of Wax and Sullivan this Saturday between 12 and 6 p.m. for jambalaya
plates, raffles, inflatables, a bake sale, and entertainment by the Anteeks. A portion of
sales during the event from Menchie’s and Coaches Grill will also go to Olivia.
Movie in The
Softball Night on
Park Postponed
Sports Central
The Thursday
4/23 Movie in the Park
showing of Big Hero 6
is postponed due to an
80% chance of rain.
The tentative new date
is Friday, May 8th.
Watch Central Speaks
for updates.
Coach David Dykes and CHS
Softball players join Steve Johnson on
Sports Central live from Coaches Grill
Thursday at 5PM.
Tune in to AM 910 WUBR from 6
to 7 and get the latest on the season straight
from the players and coach. Or, stop in
at Coaches Grill in Central Square behind
CVS and Canes and hear the show live.
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Thursday, April 23, 2015 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
10 Reasons to Support St. Jude Bike-A-Thon
The St. Jude
Bike-A-Thon
is at 8:30 on
May 9th at
Magnolia
S q u a r e .
Here are ten
reasons
to
ride or make a
pledge in support of this great cause.
1) St. Jude Children’s Hospital
exists solely to prevent and cure pediatric
catastrophic diseases; it’s for our children.
2) Many here in Central know one of
the Central children who have been treated
at St. Jude.
3) Since opening in 1962, treatments
invented at St. Jude have pushed the
childhood cancer survival rate from 20
percent to over 80 percent.
4) Central’s Chuck Langlois has
faithfully put on the Central St. Jude Bike-athon every year since 1984. This is year 32.
5) Families NEVER receive a bill
from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing,
and food.
6) It is worth coming out to the BikeA-Thon just to watch the excitement of the
children starting the race, most unaware of
the mission or impact of St. Jude, but some
who are currently undergoing treatment
through St. Jude for a life-threatening
childhood disease.
7) St. Jude is the only National Cancer
Institute dedicated solely to the treatment of
children and has more than 67,000 patient
visits each year
8) The Bike-A-Thon is a great Central
social event. It is worth the short trip to
Magnolia Square on Lovett Road just to visit
with friends and watch the event.
9) St. Jude has helped increase the
survival rates for acute lymphoblastic
leukemia (ALL) from 4% before opening in
1962 to 94% today.
10) Because if a few dollars, or a few
minutes, or a few laps around the track on
your bike help make a lifetime of difference
for even one child, it is time and effort well
spent
Take the next two weeks to get
pledges and come out Saturday May 9th and
ride, or find a rider and make a pledge. Entry
forms are available at Sullivan Hardware,
you can sign up at the event itself, or Chuck
Langlois can deliver forms to you. For more
information call us at Central Speaks at
262-3730 or Chuck Langlois at 603-6100.
Helping children is Good News for a Great
City.
CONTACT Central SpeakS
13513 Hooper Road P.O. Box 78137 Commentary: Dave Freneaux
Central, LA 70818 Central, LA 70837 [email protected]
Festival of Two
Rivers May 1-3
St. Alphonsus Church & School will host the
Seventh Annual Festival of Two Rivers Fair
on May 1-3, 2015 at 14040 Greenwell Springs
Road. The event hours are 5:00 p.m. - 11:00
p.m. on Friday, May 1; 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
on Saturday, May 2; and 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
on Sunday, May 3.
Weekend events include bands, a magician,
performances by St. Alphonsus students and
choir and Leg Works by Terri, food booths,
rides, crafts, a 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Run,
spaghetti supper on Saturday, bar-b-que
chicken dinner on Sunday, and games for kids
of all ages in a family-friendly atmosphere.
There will also be a Poker Run on Saturday
afternoon and Bingo on both Saturday and
Sunday afternoons. We will also have a cash
drawing on Sunday.
This is your personal invitation to join us
for a weekend jam packed with something for
everyone. Weekend passports which allow
you unlimited access to all carnival rides are
available for purchase now! Get yours early!
Friday night’s live band will be Big River
Express and Run Jane Run will perform on
Saturday night.
Don’t miss an opportunity to attend
this community event in a family oriented
atmosphere. For more information, please call
261-4650 or 261-5299.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (225) 262-3730
Fax: (888) 220-8396
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CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, April 23, 2015
Sullivan Road Widening
Public Meeting April 28
From the City of Central
LA DOTD will hold a
PUBLIC MEETING for the
Sullivan Rd widening project
(Central Woods Ave to Hooper
Rd) on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at
the Central Intermediate School
Library (12636 Sullivan Rd) from
4pm to 7pm. The new roadway
would consist of four (4) 12foot travel lanes, 6-foot wide
sidewalks, a 12-foot wide raised
median and restricted crossing
U-turns (RCUTs). Intersection
improvements are also proposed at
Hooper Road (LA 408) and Sullivan
Road.
Informational
materials
will be distributed and graphic
displays will be available for
viewing. LDOTD representatives
will be present to answer questions.
A continuous presentation will
be shown describing the project,
alternatives studied, and impacts
from the project, including wetlands
and acquisition of right-of-way
and relocation assistance. Verbal
comments will be recorded and
written comments will be accepted.
Free Skin Cancer Screening
From Lane RMC
A free skin cancer
screening sponsored by Lane
Regional Medical Center and
Advanced Dermatology will be
held Wednesday, May 13, from
1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the
office of Laurie Harrington, MD,
and Jennifer Burk Henderson, PAC, located at 20474 Old Scenic
Highway in Zachary.
The screening coincides
with Melanoma/Skin Cancer
Detection and Prevention Month,
and is part of a national campaign
to encourage early detection and
teach prevention of skin cancer,
the most common form of cancer
in this country.
“The key to the successful
treatment of most types of cancer
is early detection and treatment,”
said Dr. Harrington. “With skin
cancer, early detection is easy
because the signs are visible on the
surface of the skin.”
Advanced
Dermatology
and Lane Regional Medical Center
invite the public to take advantage
of this free screening. Registration
is required and space is limited.
For more information or
to register for the screening call
(225) 658-4587.
Crime Stoppers: Have You
Seen These Fugitives?
www.crimestoppersbr.com
Call Toll Free at 1-877-723-7867
Crime Stoppers will pay cash reward for information leading to the arrest of these WANTED FUGITIVES:
RADRICO RASHAD CHISM
DOB 03/29/1989
BLACK/MALE
5’09” HGT / 150 WGT
BLACK HAIR/ BROWN EYES
WANTED FOR:
DOMESTIC ABUSE BATTERY WITH STRANGULATION
SIMPLE ASSAULT
BRANDON LEE GUIDRY
DOB 10/06/1986
WHITE/MALE
5’11” HGT / 165 WGT
BROWN HAIR / HAZEL EYES
WANTED FOR:
SIMPLE BURGLARY
If you have any information on these fugitives contact Crime Stoppers at 344-STOP(7867), text CS225 plus your message to CRIMES
(274637) or email us anonymously from our facebook page or website
www.crimestoppersbr.com
**Remember you do not have to
give your name to collect this or any
Crime Stoppers Reward but you
must call Crime Stoppers **
These fugitives are active as of April
22, 2015
CITY 3
February 2015
Sales Tax Collections
From the City of Central
Sales tax revenues within
the city of Central were up 10.1%
in February 2015 compared
to February 2014.
Sales tax
revenues, excluding motor vehicle
sales taxes, within the city totaled
$393,052.01 for the month of
February 2015.
For the current fiscal year
starting July 1, 2014 thru February
28, 2015, sales tax revenues are
up 7.45% compared to the same
period in the 2013-2014 fiscal
year.
Motor vehicle sales tax
revenues are also up by 14.54%.
This represents twenty straight
months of sales tax increases for
the city.
The increase in sales taxes
can be contributed to more citizens
shopping locally as well as better
reporting and auditing controls
by the City-Parish, which collects
sales taxes for all areas of the
parish. However, some businesses
are not reporting their sales taxes
timely. As a result, the city of
Central is working with the CityParish to identify those businesses
not reporting sales taxes or failing
to submit sales taxes in a timely
manner.
Additionally, some
businesses are being audited
to ensure that the sales taxes
submitted are correct.
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CENTRAL
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
THURSDAY 4/23:
CCSS Spring Break
Central Speaks Hits the Streets
Artist’s Paint-In/Crafts Work Room at Magnolia UMC, 1-5PM
CHS JV Baseball vs Live Oak, Home, 4PM
Sports Central Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from Coaches Grill, 5PM
Board of Adjustments Meeting, Kristenwood, 5PM
Planning and Zoning Meeting, Kristenwood, 6PM
Live Music with Jordan Anderson, Caliente, 6-9PM
CHS Varsity Baseball vs Live Oak, Home, 6:30PM
FRIDAY 4/24:
CCSS Spring Break
Artist’s Paint-In/Crafts Work Room at Magnolia UMC, 9AM-12PM
SATURDAY 4/25:
Magnolia UMC Community Market, 8AM
Team Olivia Day, Central Square, 12-6PM (See page 1)
Dinner Theater Fundraiser, Foster Rd Baptist Church, 6-8PM
See you at church!
SUNDAY 4/26:
MONDAY 4/27:
CCSS School Board Meeting, 6PM
Grief Support Group, Ochsner, 6:30PM
TUESDAY 4/28:
City Council Meeting, 10510 Joor Rd, 6PM
Meet Elsa and Anna, Caliente, 6-8PM
WEDNESDAY 4/29:
THURSDAY 4/30:
Central Speaks Hits the Streets
AARP Driver Safety Course, Lane RMC, 12PM
Artist’s Paint-In/Crafts Work Room at Magnolia UMC, 1-5PM
Sports Central Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from Coaches Grill, 5PM
Live Music with Kenny Acosta, Caliente, 6-9PM
FRIDAY 5/1:
Artist’s Paint-In/Crafts Work Room at Magnolia UMC, 9AM-12PM
GSYR Rodeo, Shady Park Arena, 8PM
SATURDAY 5/2:
Magnolia UMC Community Market, 8AM
Pointe of Grace Dance Recital, Grace Presbyterian, 9526 Joor Road, 3PM
GSYR Rodeo, Shady Park Arena, 8PM
See you at church!
SUNDAY 5/3:
Thursday, April 23, 2015 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
CAPA Corner: Unclear on
What is Unclean
“Wherefore come out
from among them, and be ye
separate, saith the Lord, and
touch not the unclean thing;…”
There are some in the
Church today who are unclear
on what is unclean. Our young
people, as well as adults, are
faced with many shades of
gray regarding God’s will,
biblical truth, and what is
right and wrong. The Bible
is very clear on what is clean
and holy as well as what is
unclean and sinful. So why the
lack of clarity? This is done by
man redefining Christianity,
church, and whatever else
God has ordained in order
to fit man’s lifestyle and still
give a sense of being saved.
This is the work of the Devil;
making the word of God vague
and obscure, questionable and
unclear.
From the beginning, that
old serpent, called the Devil,
and Satan, which deceiveth the
whole world, questioned the
word of God when he said to
Eve, “Yea, hath God said,..”.
It was very clear that Adam
and Eve were not to eat from
the tree of knowledge of good
and evil, but the Devil came
along with his subtlety and
made it unclear by appealing to
Eve’s flesh; clouding righteous
judgment.
As long as we remain
unclear on what is unclean
this will leave us wide open to
the subtleties of Satan which
will lead to the satisfying of
fleshly desires. God has made
it very clear in his word,
“For God hath not called us
unto uncleanness, but unto
holiness.” (I Thes. 4:7). If you
desire clarity regarding God’s
call unto holiness, then get
into God’s word, stay in God’s
word, apply his word to your
life and he will clear things
right up.
I pray blessings and
God’s grace upon the body
of Christ. May our heavenly
Father bring clarity on what is
unclean that we may not live
any longer therein and clarity
on what is holy that we may
heed his call in the name of
Jesus, by the power of his Holy
Spirit.
Abiding in the Vine,
Kenny Kepper, Pastor
Berean Ministries
Classifieds
Garage Sale: Epperson St in Baker.
Furniture, TVs, crafts, Fri 8-4, Sat 8-1
Garage Sale: Furniture, housewares
and children’s clothes. 17522 Lake Ct.
Greenwell Springs. Sat. 4/25 8am
Garage Sale: Multi family. Sat 4/25 8-4.
14327 Devall Rd. Bunk beds, toys, time
clock, misc.
Garage Sale: 2 family. 16618 Paint Ave
in Bridlewood Subd. Friday 4/24 7a-3p
& Sat 4/25 7a-1p
Multi-family Garage Sale: Home decor, Garage Sale: Thurs, Fri, & Sat April 23,
household items, clothing, furniture. Sat, 24, 25 - 7AM to 4PM at 5158 Roy Ave
April 25, 7-1. 11125 Hooper Rd.
off of Frenchtown Road
For Sale: 1998 Chevrolet Corvette low Vacation Rental: Vacation on the MS
mileage 38,500. The car is in excellent
Gulf Coast. Beautiful condo 2 bed,
condition. $20,000.00. Call 261-7356
2 1/2 bath, balcony w/ocean view,
furnished. Weekend, weekly, monthly
rates. 225 938 8601, 225 324 0973
For Sale: 1996 Harley-Davidson
Sportster 883 for sale. Very good
Help Wanted: Galilee Bapt. Acad.
condition.$2,500. 261-7356
seeking summer camp manager &
counselors.
Call (225)654-5633 ext. 3
For Sale: Ice O Matic Commercial Ice
or
fax
resume
(225)570-8258
Machine Makes 400 lbs a day, holds 250
lbs Call or text 225-288-3909. $2500
For Sale: 5.2 + -, acres. 14055 Devall
Rd.. Incl modular 3/2 home. $165k
For Sale: Pure Mexican vanilla 12oz.
225- 261-2672 / 806-8233.
bottles $2 each. 261-4003 or 252-4699.
Massage: Best massage service in
For Sale: 1995 Winnebago
town at discount price $60/hr, great
motorhome. 29 ft. New tires, awning,
benefit to your health, open daily
and battery. $7,500. 225-261-5922
9:30 am to 9:30 pm,14415 Greenwell
Springs Rd, Suite G, (360) 556-8361.
For Sale: 03 Carriage Cameo LXI 5th
Wheel. $15,000. New tires & battery
Cleaning: Christian, dependable lady
within last year. 3 slides, rear living, 2
- House cleaning, office cleaning, &
AC units, 50 amp hookup, washer &
sitter. Call Norma at 225-261-3754 or
dryer. Call John Miller 335-0830
225-485-1084.
Wanted: Seeking a sack of edible field (cow) corn, on the cob.
Please call 654-3357 and leave a message.
Email [email protected]. Deadline Tuesday at NOON.
Real estate & professional ads $10 for 3 lines, plus $3 per extra
line. Other ads are free for 3 lines (35 characters per line).
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, April 23, 2015
The Central Chamber Report
Chamber Member of the Year – AA Mini Storage
On Thursday
February 26th we
held the 5th annual
Central Chamber
Awards Banquet.
The
evening
was eventful and
memorable.
We
are
currently
printing a series of
articles in which
we will highlight
the award winners
of the various
categories. This week we are highlighting The Chamber Member of the
Year – AA Mini Storage – The Leaders.
There are four criteria that the Chamber considers when choosing
a business for an award. They are as follows: has the business made
an impact on the vitality and economic strength of the City of Central,
shown generosity to our community, provided leadership within the
community and displayed innovative thinking and entrepreneurship?
Some businesses will have one of these criteria and some may even
have a couple of them. However, every so often you find a business that
displays all of the criteria. Over the years, the Leaders have done all of
these points over and over again.
Since the 70’s the Leaders have continued to evolve to meet the
changing times, have expanded real estate holdings and contributed to
the economic growth of our community. AA Mini Storage has been
a member of the Chamber from the day it began and has helped in its
growth and development. The Leaders are continually serving the
community and the Chamber by volunteering their time, expertise,
and financial support. Time does not permit the listing of all that the
Leaders have done to help our city and our commerce community! It is
an honor and a privilege to declare AA Mini Storage the winner of the
2014 Chamber Member of the Year Award! Congratulations to AA Mini
Storage, the Leaders!
COMMUNITY 5
The Crowning Moment
Goes Active for Autism!
Submitted by Erin
Husbands
The Crowning
Moment queens
from all around
Louisiana came to
participate in the
Families Helping
Families of GBR
in the annual
Active for Autism
5K. Attendees and
the beauty queens
shined in the
rain to help raise
awareness
for
autism. The local
beauty
queens
made posters to
cheer on the runners along the route, took pictures with participants,
provided entertainment, and even lead the one mile walk for autism.
Even President and Founder of the Avoyelles Autism Network, Amanda
Reed, traveled in from Moureauville, LA for the event. The Crowning
Moment offers youth mentoring and pageant coaching to girls across the
Gulf Coast. Girls and their families spend time not only on the stage, but
participating in community events, working with charities, and showing
first hand that it’s more important to wear their crowns on their hearts by
serving others. For more information, please visit: www.erinhusbands.
com.
Picture: Bottom (L to R): Ailynn Fresina, IJM Miss Pelican State
Princess; Natalie Reed, Petite Miss Atchafalaya; Kailah Fresina, IJM Miss
Louisiana Jr. Princess; Kaitlyn Ruth, IJM Miss Bayou State Pre-Teen.
Top (L to R): McKenzie Nassar, Miss Pride of Central’s Outstanding
Teen; Grace Alford, IJM Miss Louisiana Jr. Teen; Kalina O’Brien, IJM
Miss Louisiana; Layna Baker, IJM Miss Gulf Shores Pre-Teen.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Print Edition11
Central Chamber Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
Photos by Michael Spangler
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, April 23, 2015
COMMUNITY 7
CHS PTO Election Meeting Lost and Found Pets
Submitted by CHS PTO
What an awesome year the CHS PTO has had during the 20142015 school year! We have a great group of ladies on our PTO committee
and we are in need of some help. If you are interested in being a part of
a wonderful group, please attend our next election meeting being held
on May 12, 2015, at 6:30 pm in the CHS cafeteria.
Baton Rouge Airport Debuts
Wings for Autism Program
On April 11
the Baton Rouge
Airport
held
its first Wings
for
Autism
program. This
event
gives
the families of
children with
autism
and
other sensory
issues a chance
to
practice
everything
from arrival, to
security, to boarding the plane.
Central resident Randi Stephens has two autistic sons. She
explains "it's an unfamiliar situation with unfamiliar sights and sounds.
That can sometimes be very scary to both of my children. Especially
my youngest, he has a lot of sensory issues." Randi says the Wings for
Autism program was "a great trial run for us so we are going on vacation
and we're going to fly."
Airport officials say about 30 families showed up for the trial run
and that everything went smoothly.
Randi’s sons Collin (left) and Brady (right) Stephens are pictured.
Found: Three dogs on
Planchet Rd. Now at Animal
Control.
Lost: Hooper/
Blackwater.
572-6618
Lost: “Chloe”
Rambling Oaks. Call
985-312-8164,
Found: Indian
Mound. Now at
Animal Control.
Lost: Monticello/Forest Park area.
Greenwell Springs/Sherwood. Last
seen 2/20/15. Reward offered. Call
225-485-0268 or 225-329-7744
Found: April 14 near
Biltmore sub. Now at
Animal Control.
Found: April 17 on
Brown Rd. Now at
Animal Control.
Found: April
18 Hooper/Joor.
Now at Animal
Control.
Post lost or found pets to the Facebook page “Lost Pets of
Central City, La.” Be sure to put a phone number and the
location that the pet was lost/found.
Found: Right past
Frenchtown acre
drive. 229-0458
Found: In
Bellingrath sub.
Red collar, leash
still attached.
Call Ashlie 3245205 or Wes
276-0930
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Thursday, April 23, 2015 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
CHS Belles & Beaux Pageant Crayon Campus Celebrates Easter
Photos by Michael Spangler
Top: 3rd Runner up Emily Martin,
2nd Runner up Chelsea Campbell,
and 1st Runner up Katie Bryant;
Below: Belle Heather Clement and
Beau Dayton Knippers; Right:
Miss Congeniality Kaitlyn Birch
By Honey B Photography
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, April 23, 2015
You’re Invited to Participate
in “No PARCCing” Event
Central Speaks recognizes
the strong opinions on both sides
of this issue, and while we will not
take a public stance on this item,
we support the right of interested
parties to present their views and
inform the public.
Press Release
Announcing
a
"No
PARCCing " event in Lovett
Road Park on Saturday April 25th
from 12-2 p.m. Central parents
join parent volunteers throughout
Louisiana to host "No PARCCing"
events next Saturday. All Central
Community
School
System
parents are invited to attend this
local event on why and how you
can refuse PARCC testing.
Sample a PARCC practice
test. Get straight answers to your
questions
about
high-stakes
testing. Learn how to refuse
PARCC testing for your children.
Get free Opt Out fill-in-the-blank
form letters and 'You CAN refuse
the PARCC test' handouts.
Drawings for free t-shirts
will be held at most locations,
including Central!
"Opt Out is about more than
not taking a test. It's about why
we refuse these Common Core-
aligned state accountability tests"
says Ann Burruss, a Lafayette
parent and administrator at Opt
Out Louisiana on Facebook. "We
refuse first because they are onesize-fits-all, poorly made, invalid
tests. Take a PARCC practice test
on Saturday and see for yourself.
And second, we refuse because
our children are more than test
scores and our schools are more
than test factories for a broken
state accountability system."
Don't
settle
for
a
PARCCing violation! Head to
your local park on Saturday for the
Opt Out Louisiana event near you.
Learn more about how you can
be involved in finding solutions
to public education's PARCCing
problem.
For more information about
the "No PARCCing" event in
Central at Lovett Road Park contact
Kim Fralick - 225.324.6634
Facebook
Event
page:
h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m /
events/765094973609769/
For other "No PARCCing"
locations visit
http://www.
OptOutLouisiana.org
and find
the Facebook Event page with the
location of a park near you.
COMMUNITY 9
13th Annual Car and Bike Show
Zoar Baptist Church, Corner of Joor and Hooper
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Open to all classes
$20.00 pre-registration (includes lunch)
$25.00 day of show (includes lunch)
Featuring “Pinewood Derby Car Race
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Contact Candy Norton at 225-261-3434 for more
information.
Dinner Theater
Fundraiser Saturday
Dinner Theater Fundraiser For
Friendship Baptist Youth:
The Queen and the Invisible God
Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 6:00
PM to 8:00 PM
Foster Road Baptist Church
11333 Foster Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
Tickets are free. Donations will be
accepted at the door.
You must register at http://tinyurl.
com/friendshipesther to attend.
Pointe of Grace
Holding Recital
The students of the Pointe
of Grace dance ministry of Grace
Presbyterian Church will present
their spring recital, "Transforming
Grace," on Saturday, May 10, at
3:00 p.m. in the church's Activities
Building at 9526 Joor Road. The
Pointe of Grace ministry exists
to teach students to praise God's
name with dancing (Psalm 149:3).
Everyone is invited to witness their
dance presentation that has been
inspired by a semester of considering
Romans 12:2 "Do not be conformed
any longer to the pattern of this
world, but be transformed by the
renewing of your mind."
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April spring cleaning special $69
Central, GS, Pride area residents
261-5000
AIR CONDITIONING
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Service-Repair-Replace-Installation
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225-929-8944
CARPET/TILE CLEANING
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY
LAWN CARE
KTG LAWN SERVICES, LLC
For all of your lawn care needs!
Commercial & Residential
Serving Central, Denham, Zachary, Baker
Call Kenny Clark at 603-4106
Bayou Steam
Carpet, Upholstery,
Tile & Grout Cleaning
Locally Owned and Operated
225-955-6955
HELP! Allergy Season is Here
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We have your solution!
For free evaluation
Barry 225.571.4328
DIRT WORK
LANDSCAPE/LAWN CARE
General Sand & Gravel
Limestone, Gravel, Mason & Fill
Sand, Riversilt, Crushed Concrete,
Clay, T/S - Tractor Work
VISA
261-3953
M/C
GROUNDS PRO
Lawn - Landscape - Bush Hog
Commercial & Residential
(225) 281-9296
Ray’s Lawn Care
dba - Ponthier’s Lawn Care, LLC
Serving Central City Area
505-8834 or (318) 359-4394
DON’T Overpay, CALL Ray
ELECTRIC
LANDSCAPING
LAWN MOWER REPAIR
LAWN CARE
PRICECO SUPPLY
Lawnmower Repair, Replacement
Blades, Safety Glasses and Gloves
15151 Greenwell Springs Road
225-262-6245
Simple Electric
Licensed, Insured & Bonded
Any Size Job - 30 Yrs Experience
Central Owned Business
921-2633
Mike’s Lawn & Landscape
Full Service Lawn Care, Including Weeding,
Insect Control, Pruning, Spring Cleanup,
Prep, Color, etc. - 40 Years Experience
Licensed Horticulturist: 939-7424
HOME IMPROVEMENT
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For Wrecked or Junk Cars
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LAWN CARE
Chiasson Co., LLC.
Remodeling, additions, home repairs,
Outdoor kitchens, window & door install
Free Est. Call Matt 225.806.9127
www.chiassonconstruction.com
Causey’s Lawn Service
Free Estimates
CHS Grad & College Student
Wyatt Causey
225-937-1219
Central Painting and Drywall
Interior & Exterior - Central Owned
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
35 Years Experience - Dependable Service
225-936-7191
BRICK WORK
HOUSE CLEANING
LAWN CARE
PLUMBING
CABINETS
D & D Cleaning
Need Your House Or
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Call Us Today at
262-5157 or 573-0143
Central Lawn Pro, LLC
Lawn Maintenance, New installation
or renovation, Landscape, Hardscape
Licensed and Insured
413-5028
DAVE-CO PLUMBING
New Construction, Remodels, Repairs
Natural Gas Generator Hook-Up
Best Prices and Top Quality Job
13366 Hooper Rd 262-1234
HOUSE WASHING
LAWN CARE
Cabinet Central
Specializing in facelifts and remodels.
Call for an estimate.
225-278-8241
House Washing
Concrete Cleaning
Mildew Removal
Since 1987
Call Larry: 225-371-0064
CARPET/FLOOR CLEANING
Gator Cuts Lawn Maintenance
Mowing, Edging, Weed Eating
Bed Cleanup & Maintenance
Free Estimates. Licensed and Insured.
225-588-9185
PORTABLE BUILDINGS
Graceland Portable Buildings
Rent To Own/No Credit Check
8x12 to 16x40 Many Styles to Choose
Coman’s Auto Sales, 9829-C Main St.
Zachary – (225) 658-8584
HOUSE WASHING
LAWN CARE
TREE REMOVAL
Floor Busters LLC
Residential/Commercial
Carpet & Floor Cleaning
24 Hr Water Restoration
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ALL PURPOSE EXTERIOR CLEANING
Quality work at a fair price
House & concrete cleaning
Affordable House Washing Since 1994
225-273-1473
K & D Lawn Service, LLC
Serving Central since 1996
Free Estimates
Licensed and Insured
225-324-1996
TREE MEN, LLC
Tree service & stump grinding
Fully Licensed and insured
Free Estimates
262-6092 or 791-3981
AUTOMOTIVE
Construction Plus of Baton Rouge
Fireplaces, Mailboxes, Floors, Driveway
Apron, Outside Kitchens, Patio, etc.
Free Estimate. Call Jerome Dugas
225-261-1063
PAINTING
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SPORTS 11
GSYR Rodeo Fundraiser May 1 & 2
The Greenwell Springs Youth
Riders will perform in their 57th
Annual Rodeo on May 1 and 2 at
the BREC Shady Park Arena off of
Greenwell Springs Road.
The Youth Riders are a precision drill
team that performs an impressive flag
presentation and drill performance
on horses. By invitation, the Youth
Riders perform at rodeos, parades,
and other equestrian events in
Louisiana and throughout the south.
This family oriented organization
was established 57 years ago as a Boy
Scout troop. They soon allowed girls
and became the Greenwell Springs
Youth Riders. It has evolved into an
outstanding group of youths between
the ages of eight and eighteen.
This non-profit group promotes
horsemanship, teamwork, and a sense
of value to hundreds of kids. The
success and longevity of this team is
contributed to the dedication of the
parents, support of the community,
and a child’s love of riding a horse.
The annual rodeo is the group’s
only fundraiser. It provides
equipment and tack for the members
as well as senior scholarships. Each
year, the riders choose to give back
to the community. This year, they
will be donating to “Olivia Grace’s
Hope For A Cure,” a precious little
girl who is fighting Batten Disease
and has touched the hearts of these
riders.
The Greenwell Springs Youth
Riders Rodeo starts at 8pm each
night, Friday May 1st and Saturday,
May 2nd. Tickets are $10 Adults;
$5 Students to age 17; and free for
ages 5 and under. Pre Rodeo events
include Mutton Busting (kids 6 yrs
and under riding sheep) and Needle
in the Haystack. Kids ages 6 and
under & ages 7 to 12 can try to win a
bicycle in the Calf Scramble.
For more information check out
their website, gsyr.webs.com or stop
in at one of their practices, right here
in Central, every Tuesday night.
12 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Elizabeth Williams and
Cassen Lasyone to Wed at
Magnolia Mound Plantation
Elizabeth
Fallon Williams
of St. Francisville,
and
Cassen
Louis Lasyone of
Central, will marry
Sunday,
June
21, 2015 at 4:00
p.m. at Magnolia
Mound Plantation
in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana.
The
ceremony
will
be conducted by
Minister Joseph
Law
of
Port
Hudson
Baptist
Church.
The bride-elect
is the daughter
of Richard and
Samina Williams
of Baton Rouge,
and Anita and
James Griffey of
St. Francisville.
Her fiance' is the son of Jerry and Susan Lasyone of Central.
He is a heavy equipment operator for National Services and
is currently a part of the Murphy Canal Reconstruction Project in
Harvey, Louisiana.
The couple currently resides in Central, Louisiana.
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CHS Baseball Tryouts
Anyone interested in trying
out for the Central High School
baseball team needs to email the
following information to mforbes@
centralcss.org.
• Name
• Grade next year
• Position(s)
• Parent’s email address
• Current team
The tryout will be a two
day tryout at the high school on
May 18 and 19 starting at 4:00. All
future and current Central High
students are eligible to participate.
Every player must have an updated
physical in order to try out. Central
High School will be administering
physicals at NorthPointe Family
Medical on May 5 at 5:30. The
cost of the physicals will be $20
and you will need to get an LHSAA
packet from the front office of the
high school. If you are not able to
make it to NorthPointe, you may
use your own physician and bring
the paperwork on the first day of the
tryout.
Credit Builder
Seminar
Get the credit you deserve.
CREDIT KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Learn how credit works, how it can affect
your life, and how to build and improve
your credit. Individual credit counseling
will also be available.
May 7, 2015 • 6:30 pm
Mike Anderson’s - Central
14140 Greenwell Springs Rd.
Greenwell Springs
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