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11/8/12 PDF - CentralSpeaks.com
CEnTRAL SPEAKS Central Community Veterans Celebration TonIGHT November 8, 2012 • Daily News at CentralSpeaks.com 7PM at Grace UPC District Champions! Wildcats Top Live Oak 56-27, Face Ponchatoula This Friday in Home Playoff Game Photos by Michael Spangler With last Friday’s win over Live Oak, the Central Wilcats are District 4-5A Champions! CHS, undefeated in district, will play their first playoff game against Ponchatoula this Friday at 7PM in Wildcat Stadium. Advance tickets are available now at the CHS office. Tickets may also be purchased at the game, but arrive early to get a good seat. Turn to pages 10-12 for game summaries, more photos, and the playoff bracket. Right: The Wildcats celebrate a fumble recovery vs Live Oak. Predict the Score to Win Predict the score of Friday’s CHS/ Ponchatoula playoff game for your chance to win a $50 gift card to DeAngelo’s in Central. Entry details for the contest, sponsored by DeAngelo’s and Central Speaks, can be found on page 2. NOVEMBER 6TH ELECTION RESULTS* PRESIDENT Barack Obama (D) - 50% Mitt Romney (R) - 48% U.S. REPRESENTATIVE - 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT William “Bill” Cassidy (R) - 79.4%, 243,594 votes Rufus Holt Craig, Jr. (L) - 10.5%, 32,200 votes ASSOCIATE JUSTICE - 5TH SUPREME COURT DISTRICT John Michael Guidry (D) - 27.27%, 93,117 votes Jeff Hughes (R) - 21.21%, 71,910 votes RUNOFF JUDGE, COURT OF APPEAL, 1ST CRCT, 2ND DIST, SUBDIST 1, DIST B “Mike” McDonald (R) - 48.76%, 74,504 votes Gideon T. Carter III (D) - 31.09%, 47,512 votes RUNOFF MAYOR/PRESIDENT: METRO-COUNCIL, CITY OF BATON ROUGE Melvin “Kip” Holden (D) - 60.02%, 115,303 votes J. Michael “Mike” Walker, Sr. (R) - 34.34%, 65,970 votes PSC - DISTRICT 2 Scott A. Angelle (R) - 57.23%, 213,322 votes Forest Wright (D) - 20.46%, 76,281 votes PW METRO COUNCIL - 1.23 MILLS - MC - 10 YRS Yes - 65.98%, 112,725 votes No - 34.02%, 58,114 votes Yes - 83.12%, 12,585 votes No - 16.88%, 2,556 votes CENTRAL COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT LOCAL OPTION - TERM LIMITS LA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS NO. 1 - MEDICAID NO. 6 - NEW IBERIA ANNEX Yes- 1,283,545 (70%) No- 528,476 Yes - 694,927 No - 941,781 (57%) Yes - 1,332,893 (73%) No - 481,646 Yes - 1,003,295 (60%) No - 641,882 Yes - 1,101,317 (64%) No - 607,198 Yes - 849,253 (51%) No - 794,176 Yes - 1,265,724 (73%) No - 456,155 Yes - 924,560 (56%) No - 713,739 Yes - 1,228,793 (70%) No - 519,936 *All results are unofficial as stated on the LA Secretary of State website. NO. 2 - BEAR ARMS NO. 3 - PREFILING DL - RETIREMENT NO. 4 - HOMESTEAD EXEMPT. NO. 5 - RETIREMENT FORFEITURE NO. 7 - BOARD & COMM. APPTS. NO. 8 - INDUSTRY TAX EXEMPT NO. 9 - SECURITY DISTRICTS Michael Faulk Named LASE Superintendent of the Year Last Friday, the Central Community School System received a phone call from the Louisiana Association of School Executives (LASE). CCSS Superintendent Michael Faulk has been named the 2013 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year. A committee from LASE selected him as Louisiana's nomination for the National Superintendent of the Year, which will conclude in Los Angeles from February 21-23, 2013 at the AASA (American Association of School Administrators) Conference. Superintendent Faulk will be recognized between 8:15 and 9 am this Monday, November 12th at the LASE Conference at the Crowne Plaza Conference Hall in Baton Rouge (near College Drive and I-10). When asked about his award, Faulk said,“I credit my receiving this award first to the good Lord, and second to all of the good people who work with me in the Central Community School System.” Congratulations, Superintendent Faulk! The Central Community Thanksgiving Service will be held this Wednesday, November 14th at 7PM at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. The message will be given by Pastor Donnie Shaffer of Central Church, and music will be brought by the GSBC Choir & Orchestra with other local worship groups. Prayers and scripture will be read by Central area pastors. The whole community is invited for the service and a reception afterward. 2 CITY Thursday, November 8, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Living In “Mayberry” I suppose after Tuesday’s big election I should use this column to render my opinion about the direction of the Parish and Nation for the next four years. The last time I counted, we have several newspapers, a dozen radio stations and about 300 television channels that tell us all about the elections, but only one newspaper, Central Speaks, is dedicated to news about Central. The election results are on page one, so let’s talk about Central, a place that I have been accused of seeing as “Mayberry”. Our goal at Central Speaks is to print all of the news we can get our hands on every week about Central. Many of our articles are submitted by groups and people in the community. That is also what makes Central Speaks a “community newspaper”. Where else can you read about some of our young men becoming Eagle Scouts, a team of eight year old girls winning a softball tournament, a lost dog found and returned to an elderly couple, and the 100th birthday of a life-long resident? Those could certainly be mistaken for stories about Mayberry…but they are indeed real Central stories. I am challenged each week by a story or two that doesn’t feel like Mayberry, so I try to find the good in the story as well. A wind storm that fells trees and all but destroys several homes in Central is certainly news, but the neighbors that show up an hour later with chainsaws and tarps to help save those homes…that is Good News for the Great City of Mayberry Central. I am painfully aware that Central is a growing city with very real problems to face in the areas of economic development, education, city growth and politics. We will continue to report on those issues, even when they tarnish my “Mayberry” view of Central. I actually do not want to be the guy calling attention to bad legislation and crimes, but I feel a responsibility to report the bad with the good. But let’s go back to Mayberry. I grew up swimming in the Comite River and riding my bike down Blackwater Road at the age of nine with my brothers to buy candy at Cothern’s Store. Everyone piled into Grandpaw’s Ford after church and rode into town to go to the Picadilly and we all “helped” bale hay every summer. I know now that I wasn’t really much “help” until I learned to drive a tractor and could actually throw a bale of hay, but Grandpaw and Uncle Wesley had this seven year old convinced he was important just riding on the hay wagon. Today in Mayberry Central people still head for the Comite River on Saturdays, bike trails are often a part of proposed new developments, and Central families still own the convenience stores where kids can buy a candy bar. Our locally owned restaurants have replaced the trip to Picadilly after church and tractors and hay bales still dot the open fields in Central. After Mia and I got home from last Friday’s CHS football game she posted this on Facebook and says it better than I ever could: I am grateful for my little "Mayberry" town, where young men walk up to the high school principal and shake his hand, where young people pick up things older folks have dropped and return it to them with a smile, where someone takes responsibility to kick ice out of the way that someone else dropped so no one slips, where young ladies in ROTC uniforms say "excuse me" as they pass, where folks with handicaps are not just welcomed, but actively encouraged to participate in the life of their community, and most of all, where an entire stadium full of people fall silent and bow their heads as a local pastor prays for a family that has just suffered loss. Welcome to Wildcat Stadium on a Friday night in the heart of Central, Louisiana. God bless my little "Mayberry." – Mia Freneaux CONTACT Central SpeakS Email: [email protected] Phone: (225) 262-3730 Fax: (888) 220-8396 Join us for the CCF Coffee Hour on Thursday, November 15th beginning at 7PM at Central Perk. This will be the only Coffee Hour for November due to Thanksgiving. Predict the Score to Win Announcing this week's CHS Predict the Score Contest, sponsored by DeAngelo's and Central Speaks: Share your prediction for this week's football playoff game score between Central High School and Ponchatoula, along with your prediction for the total number of CHS offensive yards. The closest to the final score, and in case of a tie, the closest to the total number of CHS offensive yards, will win a $50 gift card to DeAngelo's in Central. Enter by posting your prediction as a response beneath the online version of this article on www.CentralSpeaks.com, or as a response to the related CentralSpeaks.com facebook post, or send your prediction via email to [email protected]. All entries must include predictions for BOTH the final score and the CHS offensive yardage. One entry per person. All predictions must be received no later than 6PM this Friday, November 9th. Published Weekly 51 weeks a year Deadline 12 NOON Tuesdays Article submission is free of charge. Sales: M elissa G uilbeau Layout: Editor: Beth Fussell News & Commentary: Dave Freneaux P.O. Box 78137 12023 Sullivan Road [email protected] [email protected] Lindsey Pyburn City of Central, LA 70818 City of Central, LA 70837 [email protected] CITY 3 CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, November 8, 2012 October 2012 Building Permits Update Press Release, City of Central During the month of October 2012 in the city of Central, a total of 20 new residential permits were issued. The total valuation of these permits was $3,983,000. Within these permits, one was issued in The Gates at Burlington with a valuation of $135,742; seven in Village Lakes with an average valuation of $229,835; three in Woodstock with an average valuation of $220,669; five in Morgan Springs with an average valuation of $149,891; two in Burlington Lakes with an average valuation of $168,084; one on Joor Rd valued at $243,416; and one in Wisteria Lakes valued at $247,368. A total of 129 new residential home permits have been issued so far this year. Building valuation is the price based upon the square footage of the home used for permitting purposes. The actual selling price of the home is usually higher than the valuation and depends upon amenities installed by the builder. On the commercial permits were applied for the following commercial structures: 1) LT Nail Salon, 14790 Wax Rd, Ste 103, 1600 sq ft new commercial 2) Las Palmas Restaurant, 14790 Wax Rd, Ste 102, 4400 sq ft new restaurant 3) Acadiana Development, 17249 McCaa Landing, 904 sq ft pavillion. Seale Funeral Home will be holding their ribbon cutting with the Central Chamber of Commerce this Saturday, November 10th at noon. Seale is located at 9995 Hooper Road. Stop by to see the new facility and welcome one of our newest businesses. CCA Forum November 20 Featuring Sheriff Gautreaux Submitted by CCA The next Central Community Alliance public forum will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the DEMCO building, 16262 Wax Road, at 7pm. The guest speaker will be Sheriff Sid Gautreaux with the EBR Sheriff’s Department. He will give an update on issues in Central as well as how to prepare yourself for safety around the holiday season. We hope to see you there. Bring a friend or a neighbor with you! For more information about CCA, visit www.CentralCommunityAlliance.org. Agenda Items for November 15 Planning & Zoning Meeting The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet next Thursday, November 15 beginning at 6PM at Kristenwood. The agenda items are as follows: City of Central Planning (Applicant: Dennis Duke) Commission Public Hearing Cases Public Hearing Cases (New Business): (Old Business): SS-27-12 Subdivision of Tract E of SPUD-1-08 Bellingrath Estates the Nell O. Stuard Property formerly Subdivision Fourth Filing (Deferred the Dewey F. O’Neal Property This from September 27, 2012) This property is located on the north side property is located north of the of Core Lane west of the Joor Road intersection Empress Drive and intersection in Section 30, T5S, R2E, Audusson Drive and bounded by GLD, EBR, LA. The applicant is Lake Vista Drive to the north and requesting to subdivide a twenty west, on Tract A in Section 73, (20) acre tract into two (2) lots for T6S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA. The single family residential land use applicant is proposing a one (1) year and dedicate an existing drive as a extension of the preliminary plat for private servitude of access with a a Small Planned Unit Development. waiver request of Section 13.6 (I)(4) (Applicant: Larry K. Sullivan) of the Unified Development Code. City of Central Zoning (Applicant: Alva R. Stuard Jr.) Commission Public Hearing Cases SS-30-12 Subdivision of Tract (New Business): A-1-E of the Westbrook Home Place RV-1-12 Revocation of Servitude This property is located on the north on Tracts 3-A-1-E-A and 3-A-1-Bside of Greenwell Springs- Port 2-D-D-A of Harry W. Swearinger Hudson Road west of the Blaspique Estates This property is located at Drive in Section 40, T5S, R2E, GLD, the northwest corner of the Hubbs EBR, LA. The applicant is requesting and Denham Road intersection in to subdivide a 54.78 acre tract into two Section 47, T5S, R2E, GLD, LA. (2) tracts for single family residential The applicant is requesting to revoke land use. a fifteen (15) foot servitude that was (Applicant: Dustin St. Pierre) previously dedicated across two (2) SS-31-12 Subdivision of the WM. W. tracts. (Applicant: Johnny Grimmett) Duke 5 Acre Tract and Tract X of the RZ-3-12 Rezoning from Rural to W.W. Duke Property This property is LC-1 This property is located on located on the west side of Blackwater the south side of Hooper Road west Road between the Core Lane and of Shoe Creek Drive on Lot 2-A of Welcome Hites Drive intersections the Louis Tate Property in Section in Section 36, T5S, R1E, GLD, EBR, 69, T6S, R2E, GLD, EBR, LA. The LA. The applicant is requesting an applicant is proposing to rezone from exchange of property between two Rural to LC-1 (Light Commercial (2) tracts and to create an additional One) for a seafood market/deli. tract for single family residential use. (Applicant: Carlton LeGrange) Transfer an ongoing prescription and receive a free $10 gift card to David's Mobil or Oak Point LIMIT ONE PER HOUSEHOLD 4 CALENDAR Thursday, November 8, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY 11/8: Central Speaks hits the streets and mailboxes Sid Edwards Show, 5-6PM at Zoe’s Pizza, Central Now App, 1550AM Live Music w/ Bob Browning, Caliente Mexican Craving, 6-9PM CHS PTO meeting, CHS theatre, 6:30 Mayor’s Annual Central Veterans Celebration, Grace UPC, 7PM Central Youth Football Pep Rally, Lovett Rd Park, 7PM FRIDAY 11/9: Holiday Open House, Gayle’s Hallmark, business hours Blue Tie Service, CPS, 9AM Paint-In, 9:30 AM at Magnolia Methodist Kandiland, 5:30-6:30PM at Wildcat Stadium, Central Now App, 1550AM Predict the Score Contest entries due by 6PM *** HUGE GARAGE SALE! Benefit for our Children’s Department. Foster Road Baptist Church. 11333 Foster Road, Baton Rouge. Many items even a church organ and old piano. Friday, Nov 9th from 7-3. Saturday, Nov 10th from 7-12. SATURDAY 11/10: Possible Playoff Game(s) for SLYFA A or B Teams, depending on previous game results, at Denham Holiday Open House, Gayle’s Hallmark, business hours Seale Funeral Home Ribbon Cutting, 12PM Magnolia United Methodist Church Community Market 8AM-1PM Magnolia Square Farmer’s Market, 8AM-12PM Women Veterans of LA Meeting, Picadilly on Sherwood, 11:30AM Central SLYFA D Team Playoff Game at St Amant Stadium, 3PM Central SLYFA C Team Playoff Game at St Amant Stadium, 4PM *** The 3rd Annual Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box packing party will be held at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church on November 10th, from 9-12 a.m. The community is invited to help pack shoe box gifts that will be sent around the world to help spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. If you would like to donate items to pack in the boxes, please visit samaritanspurse.org/occ to view a complete listing of items needed or call (225)261-2246. SUNDAY 11/11 See you at church! Holiday Open House, Gayle’s Hallmark, business hours *** St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd, Greenwell Springs, LA, will celebrate a Veterans Mass honoring Veterans of all branches of the U.S. military on Sunday, Nov.11 at 10 AM. The event is open to the public and will include special recognition of attending Veterans from each military branch. Guest speaker will be Brig. Gen. Richard W. Averitt, Retired. For information call the St. Alphonsus Church office at 225.261.4650. We are also collecting small size toiletries for the Blue Star Mothers of LA to send to U.S. soldiers overseas. These items can be brought to all the masses on the weekend of Nov 10 & 11 or dropped off at St. Alphonsus Church office during business hours. *** The Baton Rouge Softball Chapter of the LHSOA will hold its 1st Membership Drive for the 2013 High School Softball season at the Jefferson Highway Park located at 8133 Jefferson Highway on November 11, 2012 at 6:00pm. Please contact Paul Dufour for more information or directions at 225-933-9376 or email him at [email protected]. MONDAY 11/12: Superintendent Faulk recognized as Superintendent of the Year by LASE, Crowne Plaza Conference Hall, 8:15AM Congestive Heart Failure Program, Lane RMC, 10AM-12PM As for Me and My House, 5:30PM at Jambalaya Shoppe, Central Now & 1550AM ALC monthly meeting, Central Library, 6-7:30PM CCSS School Board meeting, CHS theatre, 6-7:30PM Central Community Chorus Rehearsal, CHS choir room, 7-8:30PM *** St. Alphonsus Catholic Church to host Mr. Alan Ames as a guest on Monday, November 12th beginning at 7:00 p.m. with Holy Mass. Mr. Ames is an internationally known speaker with a powerful conversion story and healing ministry. 1000’s of documented healings world wide. All are welcome! TUESDAY 11/13: Meet Tinkerbell and Strawberry Shortcake at Caliente, 5-8PM Central Business Report, 5:30PM, Cafe Delphi, Central Now App, 1550AM Campina Grande Chamber Choir performance, Zachary High, 6PM City Council Meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7:30PM Diabetes Support Group, Lane RMC, 6-7PM WEDNESDAY 11/14: Chamber of Commerce meeting, Kristenwood,11:30AM-1PM Central Speaks Radio Hour, 5:30PM at Zoe’s Pizza, Central Now App & 1550 AM Central Community Thanksgiving Service, GSBC, 7PM *** Grace United Pentecostal Church invites everyone to join us for “A Miracle for You” weekends. Evangelist Jerry Holland will be in service with us “bringing life and liberty to all who would believe by the power of faith and prayer through the name of Jesus. There is a miracle for you!” Nov. 9 & 10; 16 & 17 Friday and Saturday Services at 7:30pm Nov. 11 & Nov. 18 Sunday Service at 11am CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, November 8, 2012 COMMUNITY 5 Bert Neal Honored by NRPA Sign Up Now for Wildcat Baseball Camp Bert Neal, retired Director of Recreation for the Recreation and Park Commission for East Baton Rouge (BREC), Louisiana, was recently awarded the prestigious 2012 Ralph C. Wilson award at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Congress in Anaheim, California. This award is presented annually to an individual whose long-term service and dedication to the National Recreation and Park Association’s boards, committees, and volunteer initiatives have been exemplary and have advanced the cause of parks, recreation, and conservation. He was also recognized with the Distinguished Professional Award for the NRPA Administrators Network. Bert has been a long-time NRPA member, served on the NRPA Board of Trustees from 2002-2008 and is a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP). He continues to serve as a Visitation Member for the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agency (CAPRA). Bert started his career as Director of Recreation for Natchitoches Parish in 1974. He went on to work for BREC in 1979, serving as Center Supervisor, Area Supervisor, Assistant Director of Recreation, and retired as the Director of Recreation. As Director of Recreation at BREC (2004-2006), he managed the Recreation Department with 60 full-time and over 500 seasonal employees, 62 recreation centers, swimming pools, tennis, seniors, day camps, summer playgrounds, and golf courses. He also served as a liaison between BREC and community agencies, and successfully lobbied community and civic groups for BREC tax elections. After retirement, he also served as an appointed Commissioner for BREC. Bert, a Central resident, graduated from Northwestern State University in Louisiana with Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Recreation Administration. Throughout the years, he has been active with the Louisiana Recreation and Park Association (LRPA). He served as President of LRPA, and he received the LRPA Fellow Award in 2003 and the LRPA Professional Citation Award in 1996 and 2007. The 2012 Wildcat Baseball Thanksgiving Camp will be held at Central Baseball Field on November 19th, 20th, & 21st from 9:00-1:00. This camp is open to all Boys Ages 7-14. Practice will be provided in Hitting, Fielding, Throwing, Ground Ball Technique, Bunting, Sliding, Base Running, and Fly Ball Technique. Fee is $100 and includes 3 days of instruction and Camp T-Shirt. To pre-register contact Mike Forbes at 225-270-2674. Lunch will be provided each day of the camp. Johnny’s Pizza House Now Open By Wayde & Daniell Sutton There are plenty of choices when it comes to pizza restaurants. Most offer the same experience and a similar product, while only a select few are truly worth getting excited about. Central has just gained another pizza restaurant and, if first impressions are any indication of future success, the city’s residents are in for a treat. Johnny’s Pizza House, located at 14790 Wax Road, opened its doors on October 30th for an invite-only soft opening. Those invited were offered access to the majority of the menu at no cost. The event was an effort to prepare the staff for regular business and to give them real-time experience in preparing food during a business rush. Owners Charles and Jamie Savoie looked on as their staff took orders and served food to guests in a timely and efficient manner. They mingled with their patrons and asked for critiques and praise alike. The result was overwhelming approval. Johnny’s Pizza House offers a diverse menu populated by tried and true staples as well as several house specialties. In addition to pizza, they offer cheese sticks, bread sticks, dessert cinnamon sticks, boneless and bone-in buffalo wings, salads, muffaletta sandwiches, and their own twist on a calzone called a “Flip.” The ingredients used in the preparation of Johnny’s pizzas are top-notch. Generous portions of fresh toppings are placed over delicious sauce, which is spread evenly on top of quality handtossed dough and covered with 100% fresh mozzarella cheese. The combination is then placed in the oven and cooked to a satisfying crisp. The result is a pizza with crust that is just thick enough to be enjoyable without overwhelming the rest of the pie, and toppings that are piping hot and juicy. The house special “Pepperoni Plus” is an especially satisfying pie that includes a double helping of pepperoni and extra cheese. Johnny’s original “Sweep the Kitchen” offers a full mix of meats and veggies and is sure to delight. Johnny’s offers their pizzas in a variety of sizes ranging from a single serving small to a familysized 14” large. On weekdays during lunch hours, they host a buffet that is value priced at $5.99, and includes a host of classic and specialty pizzas as well as a salad bar and a dessert bar. In addition, all of Johnny’s pizzas are offered as a take-and-bake option, in which the pizza is prepared and preserved for you to take home and bake later. Johnny’s facility has two dining areas, one of which houses several arcade-style gaming machines. Multiple high-definition televisions are available throughout the seating areas as well. Both tables and booths are available and the seating arrangements are perfect to accommodate families. Overall, Johnny’s Pizza House should be a welcome addition to Central. The food is delicious and unique, and the atmosphere is friendly. The people behind the counter strive to make every experience a pleasant one and they look forward to serving you a great tasting meal soon! 6 CentralSpeaks.com COMMUNITY Print Edition • Thursday, March 8, 2012 Thursday, November 8, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com ANNOUNCEMENTS Print Edition11 Healthy Recipe: Pumpkin Cornmeal Pancakes Submitted by Rachel F. Johnson Submitted by Debbie Dougherty Recently, Alpha Omicron Pi had their annual MADD Dash for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Running in memory of Phillip Todd Abington were Ava Grace Denham, Karrie Delise, Adleigh Denham, and April Denham. The Central Story Lineup This Tuesday night’s The Central Business Report on The Central Story will feature guests including Michelle Lewis (Lewis Wrecker), Matt Price (PriceCo Supply) and Nathan Reynerson (Reynerson’s). The Central Business Report, a Jon Fine Production, is hosted by Matt Price, and airs Tuesdays, 5:30pm—6:30pm, broadcasting live from Café Delphi Greek & Lebanese Restaurant, as part of The Central Story (Weekdays, 5:30pm—6:30pm, WPFC, 1550AM…..Central Now APP….JonFineProductions.com). This week’s program also includes The Leader Report, giving details of upcoming events in Central. Information for this program segment is furnished by Central Speaks. Other programs on The Central Story, broadcast weekdays at 5:30pm, include As For Me and My House on Mondays (with Steve Johnson at The Jambalaya Shoppe), Central Speaks Radio Hour on Wednesdays (with Dave Freneaux at Zoe’s Pizza Buffet), The Sid Edwards Show on Thursdays (with Sid Edwards and Steve Johnson at Zoe’s Pizza Buffet) and KandiLand (with Kandi Jones). For more information on The Central Business Report and/or The Central Story, please visit JonFineProductions.com or you can “Like” TheCentralStory on Facebook. Around this time of year I get slightly overzealous with the “flavors” of the season. In fact, I might even be slightly obsessed with all things pumpkin. I have small pumpkins for a centerpiece on the kitchen table, pumpkin spice candles lit all over the house and, most importantly, I’ve been experimenting with lots of recipes that involve pumpkin! I’ve made pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin oatmeal, but these pumpkin pancakes might be the greatest! And, being that they are filled with vegetables and whole grains, they easily fit into a healthy diet. For instance, one pancake is only 60 calories—pancakes made with pre-made mixes are usually close to 100 calories a piece! Pumpkin Cornmeal Pancakes (makes 10 pancakes) ½ cup cornmeal ½ cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of ground nutmeg Pinch of ground cloves ½ cup pureed pumpkin 2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar (optional) ¾ cup nonfat milk 1 egg 1. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin, milk, egg and brown sugar, if desired. 3. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir until just combined – don’t over-mix! 4. Heat a large frying pan or griddle over medium heat. Spray pan with nonstick cooking spray place batter on skillet, about ¼ cup at a time. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until slightly crisply. Pair 2 pancakes with ½ Tbsp. Molasses or Cane Syrup and a cup of skim milk for only 230 calories! You can’t beat that for a well-balanced and delicious breakfast! Get a 10-, 15- or 20-year mortgage without private mortgage insurance (PMI). Your needs are unique, and we know your home is one of the most important things in your life. That’s why we never sell your mortgage, are always just a phone call away, and offer private mortgage insurance free mortgage loans. At DLFCU we want to be with you every step of the way because… WE GO FURTHER. Go Further. DLFCU DOW LOUISIANA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION dowlafcu.org 14CentralSpeaks.com CHURC Print Edition • Thursday, November 8, 2012 Thursday, March 8, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com COMMUNITY Print Edition 7 Upcoming Thanksgiving Blue Tie Service Next Friday Celebrations Submitted by Tiffany Villarreal Central Community Thanksgiving Worship Service: Wednesday, November 14 7:00pm at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell Springs Rd. Message by Pastor Donnie Shaffer of Central Church. Music by GSBC Choir and Orchestra joined by Central area worship teams. Thanksgiving prayers and scripture readings by Central area pastors. Fingerfood reception immediately following service. First Baptist Church Central: This year, in thinking about the needs that are out there during the holiday season, one of the greatest needs are the emotional ones. As we move into the holidays, there are many people that dread this time of year because their loved one has passed away, or because they are away from family for some reason. With that in mind, our church wanted to do something to help. We want to invite anyone who desires to come to a Thanksgiving Day dinner hosted at First Baptist Church Central. If someone can't be with their family, we want them to come be a part of our family! The event will take place on November 22 at 11 AM. If anyone wants to attend, they simply need to RSVP with the church office: 225261-3722. There will be no charge for the meal, but an RSVP is required to attend. We simply want folks to know that they are loved and that others care about them.. -Jason Allen, Pastor Foster Road Baptist Church: Community Thanksgiving Service. Sunday, November 11th at 6:00 p.m. Foster Road Baptist Church, 11333 Foster Road, Baton Rouge along with Friendship Baptist Church, Providence Baptist Church, Brownfields Baptist Church, and In His Hands Baptist Church. Joint Choir; Nursery Provided. Fellowship following in the Gym To have your Thanksgiving celebration published in Central Speaks, send the information to [email protected] CAPA Corner: Words of Encouragement from the Central Area Pastor’s Association Valley-walking can be tough! Weathering certain storms in life can take stoutness. Beyond the platitudes of well-wishers lies the creeping shadow of a storm that desires to grip all valley-walkers with coldness and fear. Our enemy is hopelessness when we allow the storm to become the reality we live within rather than trust. Trust is the key component for all those traveling in a valley. Let me encourage you, that even though it is indeed our Lord at times that leads us straight into certain storms, He never leaves us alone within that storm. The Psalmist says, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me...” He is always with us! So what could be the purpose for challenges that come our way in the valleys? Only God knows the reasons for all of life's storms, but let me suggest a reason for some storms: revelation! I believe that revelation comes to us much more often in the valleys of life, because it's there we drown out the noise of the surrounding world and listen more carefully for our Lord's voice. The shadows can reveal our faith- our “trust-culture.” They can be strong indicators of whether we're on the narrow path or on a journey of our own making. Trust is the key. Where do you place yours? Storms and valleys have a way of helping us with this question. Dale Phillips, Comite Baptist Church The public is invited to the 3rd Blue Tie Service which is being held at Central Private School in Baton Rouge on Friday, November 9, 2012, at 9:00am. This year, the speakers will be Central resident and CMS student, Micah Barnett, Gold Star family of 1LT Christopher Barnett; and another Central resident and graduate of CPS, Wounded Warrior, Bobby Westbrook; and Claudia Billiot, a veteran and Gold Star Sister of SPC Marisol Heredia. Blue Star and Gold Star families are coming and I hope you can come too. Zachary Celebrates Opening of Performing Arts Auditorium with Chamber Choir Performance Submitted by Pam Kaster On Tuesday, November 13 at 6 PM the Campina Grande Chamber Choir from Brazil will perform at the Zachary High School Performing Arts Auditorium located at 4100 Bronco Lane t in Zachary. Admission is free and open to the public. The choir is under the direction of Dr. Vladimir Silva. The Chamber Choir is composed of college students and members of the community whose purpose is to promote music education through choral music. They will perform an eclectic repertoire including works from the Renaissance period to contemporary pieces for choir. The Zachary United Methodist Church choir will join the Chamber Choir in the performance of at least one piece. This event will be the premier opening of the Performing Arts Auditorium. The Zachary Community Schools, Zachary United Methodist Church, and the Regional Arts Council of Zachary are all working together to host Dr. Silva and his Chamber Choir. For more information on the choir – www.corodecamara.mus.br For more information about Dr. Silva – www.vladimirsilva.com Mayor’s Thank You As Mayor, I would like to thank everyone who helped fund this year’s Mayor’s 100 Club for the Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana. Monday, November 5, I met with the Blue Star Mothers and presented them over $6,000 in cash and checks from this year’s donations. We had previously presented them with several boxes of supplies. Over the five years we have sponsored this effort, the great people of Central have collected and donated over $24,500. These funds will be used by the Blue Star Moms in our area for shipping packages to their loved ones. I would especially like to thank the staff and students of the new Central Intermediate School and the new Central Middle School who collected over $2,100 between the two schools. Please join me in giving these two schools a big “Thank You.” Those who participated in this year’s fund drive are listed below: Mr. Warren Davis & Vibratronics, Inc., Hon. Clif Richardson, Mr. & Mrs. Stafford Palombo, Covers Unlimited, Inc., Mr. & Mrs. Wade Giles, Chuck Langlois, Ellis Johnson, Oak Point Fresh Market-Central, Forte & Tablada, Inc., Sen. Bodi White, Crossroads Animal Hospital, Zoar Baptist Busy Bee Sunday School Class, Firmin Construction Corp., The Highlands Bank, Mr. Stephen Vassallo, Sen. Dale Erdey, Ross Tire & Service, Lancaster House, Central High School, David Ratcliff, Ashok Goswami, Shyam Choudhary, GM Cable Contractors, Inc., Bank of Zachary, Central Masonic Lodge, Mike Walker, Lake After Hours, Johnette C. Murray, Chief Doug Browning & Reserve Officers, Mrs. Dorothy Melancon; Louis Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Brian Wilson, Doug Welborn, Central Wildcat Athletics, Guy Jenkins, Central Intermediate School, AAS Company, Dennis Stewart Equipment Rental, Inc., Bellingrath Elementary School, Central Private School, WWRA Radio, Central Middle School Thank you again for all your generosity. Mayor Mac Watts 8 SCHOOLS Thursday, November 8, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition St. Alphonsus Celebrates CMS Students Learn About Fire Safety Red Ribbon Week St. Alphonsus students kicked off Red Ribbon Week with a special assembly. Students made posters for their classroom doors and wore "a touch of red" with crazy socks on Monday. The students donated new socks to a local homeless shelter. Each grade level released balloons attached with special messages to "stay drug-free". Other activities for Red Ribbon Week included a canned food drive and the Hornet Fun Run. Submitted by Virginia Gardner St. Alphonsus Participates in Jump Rope for Heart St. Alphonsus School Sixth graders St. Alphonsus School assist their buddies in some fun activities during Jump Rope for Heart Pre-K 3 student Jaydn this month. Students raised $8,523.10 Schexnayder tries her hand at jump roping! for the American Heart Association. SPECTRUMFITNESS Now Open 24 Hours Students at the New Central Middle School students were given the opportunity to learn how fire extinguishers work first hand. Mr. Bobby Eller: Assistant Fire Chief of the Central Volunteer Fire Department came to Mrs. Gardner’s Family and Consumer Science Class to teach them the proper methods of using fire extinguishers and the different types of fires to use them on. Students were taught the three elements of a fire, as well as, steps to use to extinguish the small fires before they destroy property. Mr. Eller's presentation emphasized the importance of knowing the type of fire and the type of extinguisher to use, always remembering your safety and your families safety if the first priority After the power-point presentation Mr. Eller and the class demonstrated the PASS system as they out simulated fires with a waster pressure fire extinguisher. P-pull the pin, A-Aim the nozzle,S-squeeze the trigger, and S-weep from left to right. 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CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, November 8, 2012 Central Third Graders Receive Dictionaries SCHOOLS 9 CPS Competes in Annual Academic Competition Thirty-eight high school teams have squared off for Mississippi College’s 30th annual academic competition that began in October. The quiz-like, single-elimination competition uses questions developed and tested for the high school level. Scholarships are awarded to the four teams reaching the semi-finals. The final round of the competition is scheduled for January 29, 2013. After a hard-fought battle, Central Private School was eliminated from the competition by Parklane Academy on November 1st. Submitted by Maudell Hill The Republican Women of Central distributed dictionaries to 3rd graders in Central Schools. Over 400 books were given to children in Central Intermediate School, Central Private, St. Alphonsus School, and Galilee Baptist School. Each child received a personal copy of the book, which is more than just a dictionary. It contains information on many subjects and includes a copy of the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, braille, sign language,information on all the states and the presidents. A favorite item for the children is the longest word in the English language - which contains 1909 letters! L-R: Standing - Katie Laatsch (advisor), Maddie Knapp, Symantha Dandreano, Roxy Tate (advisor); Seated - Stephen Padgett, Katie Geren, Katherine Nijoka, Caleb Kerstens CCSS Receives Grant to Fund Electrician Certification Program CCSS has been awarded $50,000 from the Louisiana Construction Education Foundation in Baton Rouge to begin a new NCCER Electrician Certification Program for high school students during the school day and community members/ students after school beginning in January 2013. The classes will be held at the new Central Middle School Career Technology Lab. Central High students will get first seats, then any available seats will go to area high school students. The grant will provide all electrical tools, computers for the classroom, and hands-on equipment. The school system will provide the instructor, classroom setup and required texts. Family Medicine. Sports Medicine. Treat-you-with-a-smile Medicine. Open early at 7 AM. Whether it’s a minor ailment or just a check-up, you can count on prompt, friendly care at Lane Family Practice & Sports Medicine. Our physician, Dr. Stephen Jones, is board certified and a sports medicine specialist. He treats a variety of non-emergency conditions, plus specializes in big smiles and a genuine concern for patients. Call 225-570-8155 today to schedule an appointment. 19900 Old Scenic Hwy., Ste. H, Zachary, LA 70791 (½ mile South of Church St.) (225) 570-8155 LaneRMC.org HOURS: MON – THUR: 7 AM – 6 PM 10 SPORTS Thursday, November 8, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition WILDCAT UPDATE CENTRAL: DISTRICT 4-5A CHAMPS Photo by Michael Spangler - The Wildcat defense continues to impress vs Live Oak Central 56, Live Oak 27 Central (9-1, 5-0) showed they have many weapons Friday night in front of a large home crowd as they rolled past Live Oak (5-5, 2-3) 56-27. Central scored two quick touchdowns in the first quarter on passes from Brett Courville to Jake Myer and Devon Gales. Live Oak put a touchdown on the board with 1:38 left in the first quarter on a five yard run by Wesley Howard. Three plays later, Gary Triplett carried the ball around right end and put a spin move on the last defender on the way to a 52 yard score. See District Champs, Page 11 14485 Greenwell Springs Rd. Greenwell Springs, La 70739 225-261-1095 35045 Louisiana Highway 16 Watson, LA 70786 225-243-5309 STAT LEADERS VS WALKER Rushing #2 Triplett: 5 rushes for 81 yds, 1 TD #8 Myer: 10 rushes for 60 yds, 1 TD Receiving #2 Triplett: 5 catches for 77 yds, 1 TD #5 Gales: 5 catches for 56 yds, 2 TD #8 Myer: 3 catches for 43 yds, 2 TD Defense #12 Broussard: 6 tkls, 2 ast, 1.5 TFL, 1 int Passing #9 Courville: 20/25 for 269 yds, 5 TD SEASON SUMMARY Aug 31 Istrouma Sep 7 St Thom More Sep 14 Woodlawn Sep 21 Catholic Sep 28 St. Amant Oct 5 Zachary Oct 12 Walker Oct 18 Denham Oct 26 Scotlandville Nov 2 Live Oak Home W42-0 Home W34-28 Away W57-34 Home W31-23 Away L12-21 Away W45-28 Away W54-24 Home W38-14 Home W26-25 Home W56-27 WILDCATS FACE GREEN WAVE FRIDAY The 4th seeded Central High Wildcats(9-1, 5-0), will face the 29th seed Ponchatoula Green Wave (5-4, 3-3) Friday night in Wildcat Stadium in the bidistrict round of the State football playoffs. Ponchatoula finished the season strong winning their last two games over Slidell and Hammond. This is a team that upset a highly ranked Dutchtown team during the 2011 season. They play a double slot offense very similar to Parkview, a scheme that can be hard to defend. They are big on the defensive line and have experience in the backfield. Central coming out of a tough undefeated district run, should be ready to attack a new opponent. The “Cats” have added new wrinkles to their game plan every week, so it will be interesting to see what they come up with for the playoffs. Come out and support your home town team Friday as they take the first step in what they hope will be a run to the Superdome December 8th. Retiring soon? Let’s talk. Lance R Moulin Financial Advisor . 10954 Joor Rd Suite D Baton Rouge, LA 70818 225-261-2539 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC SPORTS 11 CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, November 8, 2012 District Champs, Continued from Page 10 CHS Football Photos by Michael Spangler Live Oak opened the second quarter with a 72 yard, 10 play drive culminating in a one yard run by Howard to make the score 21-12. Two minutes later Courville again connected with Myer on a 25 yard TD pass. By the end of the half, Live Oak and Central had both added touchdowns to make it 35-20. Central’s defensive back Paul Broussard got the Wildcat’s off to a good start in the third quarter with an interception returning it 18 yards for a touchdown. The defense shutdown Live Oak in the second half, forcing a fumble and an interception, only allowing the Eagles to score late in the fourth when victory was secured. Coach Sid said after the game, “I’m so proud of these boys and the job they’ve done going 9-1. That’s pretty impressive with the schedule we’ve played.” SLYFA Teams Head to Playoffs Submitted by Heather Erickson; Check back next week for team photos! Top: The CHS defense takes down a Live Oak player; Above: Jake Myer makes a run for the endzone; Below Left: Gary Triplett takes off down the field; Below Right: Devon Gales dodges the Live Oak defense; Bottom: Hunter Cazes outruns defenders. Congratulations to Central youth football players, who will be in the playoffs beginning this weekend. There will be a pep rally for these teams tonight (Thursday) at Lovett Road Park at 7PM. A mid-week playoff game was held on Wednesday between A and B Teams to determine the third seed for the weekend. If both A and B Teams won, they will play Saturday at Denham. Also on Saturday, C and D Teams will play against St. Amant at St. Amant Stadium. D Team will play at 3PM, and C Team will play at 4PM. Come to the pep rally and games to cheer on our players! If any of the teams make it, Central could possibly host the Superbowl. Look for the players and cheerleaders in the Central Christmas Parade on December 1st! CHS Swim Team Has Strong Showing at City Meet Submitted by Coach Osborne The Central boys swim team finished 7th in the City Meet last Sunday, which is their best finish since 2009. The 118 points were good enough to finish ahead of district rivals Zachary and Walker, and just one place behind Denham Springs. Leading the way for the Wildcats were the relays. The 200 medley relay finished 4th while the 200 freestyle relay finished 6th. Individually, Matthew Arnold finished 6th in the 500 freestyle in a personal best time, while he finished 7th in the 100 backstroke. Daniel Parker also had a great meet swimming personal best times in both his events. His times were good enough to finish 9th in the 50 freestyle and 7th in the 100 breaststroke. Sean Murphy also swam his personal best times in his two events. Sean finished 11th in the 200 freestyle and 12th in the 500 freestyle. Kade McAdams, who has been within one second of qualifying for the state time in the 100 freestyle for a month, reached his goal by swimming the 100 freestyle in 57.72 seconds. Kade placed in the top 16 of the 50 freestyle and the 100 freestyle. The coaches were pleased to see the team handle the pressure of the City Meet and perform at their best. Much of the success in personal best times can be attributed to the detailed work of Coach Mary Hodges who focused on minor technical aspects of swimming in the practices leading up to the City Meet. The Wildcats will close the season at the State Meet in Sulphur, November 16-17. The entire team, boys and girls, will participate at the meet. Individual qualifiers are: Matthew Arnold, Sean Murphy, Kade McAdams, Aaron Raggio, Ty Wilkins, and Daniel Parker. 12 SPORTS Thursday, November 8, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Playoff Bracket: Wildcats in Playoffs This Friday at Home The Central High School football team will play in the first round of the State Playoffs this Friday, November 9th at 7PM in Wildcat Stadium. CHS will host Ponchatoula in what is sure to be a well-attended game. Arrive early and show your support for the Wildcats! Passes are not valid for playoff games. Tickets may be purchased at the CHS office in advance for $7, or they may be purchased at the stadium for $8. The winner of this Friday’s game will play a game next week against the winner of the Mandeville/Covington game. CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, November 8, 2012 In Memoriam: Kenneth Lamar Blackwell Honey, Daddy, PawPaw, Uncle Kenneth, Kenneth... went to be with our Lord surrounded by his family Sunday, October 21, 2012. He was 72, a resident of Baker, and a native of Delhi. He was a US Army veteran and retired as a vice president of United Companies. Visitation was held at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 6-9pm, with Masonic services at 7pm. Visiting resumed at Baker Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 from 10am until religious services in the chapel at 11am, conducted by Rev. Glen Miers. Interment followed at Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by wife, Evelyn Prine Blackwell; two daughters and a son-inlaw, Joyce and Danny Price, and Teresa Blackwell; two sons and a daughterin-law, Ricky Hale, and Thomas and Misty Blackwell; a sister, Maggie C. Hale; 12 grandchildren, Tabitha Stanley Willis and husband Jay, Van Stanley and wife Melanie, Christy Price Britton and husband Stephen, Chad Price and wife Kelly, Stephanie Price Campbell and husband Eric, Richard, Chase, and Skylar Hale, Chase Lemoine, Chris Blackwell, Dustin Blackwell and wife Gina, and Madison Ogilvie; and 16 great-grandchildren. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Ida Irene Connell Blackwell; three sisters, Ruth Pittman, Mildred Carter, and Georgia Warren; three brothers, Tom Butler, John, and James Blackwell; and a daughter, Shirley Hale Stanley. Pallbearers were Chris Blackwell, Chad Price, Van Stanley, Dustin Blackwell, Chase Lemoine, and Jay Willis. Honorary pallbearers were Stephen Britton, Eric Campbell, and the Mike Howell Sunday School Class. Kenneth was a member of Zoar Baptist Church. He was Past Master of Central Masonic Lodge #442, a member of Central Star Chapter #23 Order of Eastern Star, and Past Grand Patron of the State of Louisiana. Kenneth enjoyed camping, reading, traveling, and above all, spending time with family and friends. Please sign the online guestbook at http://www. BakerFuneralHomeOnline.com. SAS Holds Pink Day Submitted by Amanda Firmin St. Alphonsus Hornets were showing off their pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The students raised $312.00 and donated the money to the Baton Rouge Cancer Society. Go Hornets! CLASSIFIEDS EXP. SHEETROCK FINISHER with carpentry skills, tools and dependable transportation needed. Must be clean cut and provide contact info for 3-4 references. Send resume to info@ fakouriconstruction.com or apply in person Mon-Thur 8a.m. to 4p.m. at FaKouri Construction, 15735 Florida Blvd (near O'Neal), BR 70819. EOE/M/F/V. CinderElla scoops! Need a pooper scooper? Call us! 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Men/women/baby boy clothing, toys, household, purses, misc. 2 Fam Garage Sale Sat Nov 11 8AM-2PM 16333 Alphonse Forbes Rd. Furniture, baby items, sm appliances, books, collectibles. Garage Sale: Saturday, 11/10 7-2. Clothes, toys & household items. 16650 Spanish Ct. Bridlewood Subdivision To place ads, e-mail [email protected]. Professional services & real estate classifieds are $10 per week for three lines, plus $3 per extra line. Ad deadline is Tuesday at noon for that week’s paper. ANNOUNCEMENTS 13 14 ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, November 8, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Lacie Thibodeaux and Chase Jill and Demian Pavlicek Viola to Wed at Oakleigh House Welcome Son Mason Bryant Lacie Thibodeaux and Chase Viola of Central will marry in a 4:30 pm ceremony on December 1, 2012 at Oakleigh House Plantation. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Thibodeaux of Central. She is the granddaughter of John and Betty Thibodeaux and the late Jerry Silvio and Betty Hymel. She is a graduate of Central High School and is now a student at Our Lady of the Lake College and employed with Central Physical Therapy. Her fiancé is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Viola of Central. He is the grandson of Charles and Peggy Viola, Linda Faye Bennett, and the late Carlos and Arleen Mistric. He is a graduate of Central High School and is employed with Capitol Ultrasonics. The couple will reside in Central, LA. Kick Off the Holidays by Kicking Up Your Heels The PrimeTimers of St. Alphonsus are sponsoring a Dance at Kristenwood Reception Hall, 14025 Greenwell Springs Road on Saturday, November 24th. Join us for an evening of dancing by the LA 1 Band. Tickets are available at the church office for $10.00 a person. BYOB, optional set-ups available, cash bar. Dance from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M. Everyone 21 years of age or older are invited. Jill and Demian Pavlicek of Bedford, TX. are proud to announce the birth of their son, Mason Bryant. He was welcomed home by his sister, Audrey Jane. Mason was born March 2, 2012 at 2:34pm at Baylor Grapevine Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dick and Jackay Metz of Central and Barbara and the late Jim Nitz of N. Platte, Nebraska. He is also a playmate of his cousin, Weston Johnston, born in July. Michael and Julie Johnston Welcome Son Weston Grant Michael and Julie Johnston of Central are proud to announce the birth of their son, Weston Grant. Weston was born July 18, 2012, at 1:47pm at Woman's Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz., and was 21.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dick and Jackay Metz of Central and Michael and Bootsie Johnston of Baton Rouge, LA. He is also a playmate of his cousin, Mason Pavlicek, born in March of this year. CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, November 8, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS 15 In Memoriam: Milam Douglas Venable John and Cora Snyder Welcome Son Mason Leonidas Milam Douglas Venable, 72, passed away Friday, November 2, 2012, in Central, Louisiana. A graduate and avid sports fan of Central High School. He enjoyed his four wheeler and camp after retiring from Crown Zellerbach and Tem Bee Paper Mill in St. Francisville. Survived by wife Jo Ann Watts Venable, son Jay Dee Venable and his wife Marilyn Andrepont Venable, and son Joe Lee Venable and wife Wendy Reeves Venable. Grandchildren Micah Jay Venable and Callie Ann Venable, sister Ileta Venable Watts, brothers-in-law Carroll Watts and Shelton “Mac” Watts. Preceded in death by parents Floyd Venable and Virginia Armstrong Venable, and brother-in-law Ward Lee Watts. Renaissance Services were in charge of the services. Visitation was Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 9:00 am at Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road, Central, LA 70818, with service at 12:00 pm. Burial was in Zoar Baptist Church cemetery. Services were provided by Rev. Steve Johnson and Brian Maurby. Pallbearers were Kenneth “Bunker” Watts, Douglas Watts, Mac Watts Jr., Wes Watts, Travis Watts, Austin Watts, and Tyler Watts. Honorary pallbearers were Oliver Gene Watts, Dennis DeLee, Tommy Ford, and Ronnie Harvey. John and Cora (Broussard) Snyder proudly announce the birth of their son, Mason Leonidas Snyder. Mason was born at Women and Children’s Hospital in Lake Charles on August 20, 2012 at 7:24 pm. He weight 7lb 13oz and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Greg & Dabie Broussard of Central and Janet Rarick of Johnson Bayou. Great grandparents are Bobbie Perkins, Davis & Glenda Jarrell and Roland & Winona Broussard and great great grandparent Vera Moses. A sad but somehow fitting story about last Friday's CHS Football win. Central lost Milam Venable at Wildcat Stadium during pregame. Mr. Venable, who had been in failing health, loved CHS Football and had his "regular" place in the stands. EMS responded quickly but were unable to revive him. His son, Jay Venable was there with him there in the stands, as always, and grandson Micah Jay Venable was on the field as a member of the CHS football team. Both Jay and Micah Jay stayed for the game, as we are all sure Milam Venable would have wanted. Jay shared with me later in the stands, "If you have to go, it's great that you go out doing what you love...and he loved Central Football." Our prayers and encouragement go out to the entire family, and I am certain that Milam Venable will be thought of fondly as the Wildcats take the field again this Friday. -Dave Freneaux The Art League of Central held a reception for its "Something Red" exhibit now showing at the Joor Rd. Branch of the Public Library. The exhibit will run through the end of November and offers the public the opportunity to vote for their favorite art in the "People's Choice" category. The ALC also has an exhibit on display at the Greenwell Springs Library. Membership is open to the public, come join us! 16CentralSpeaks.com PUZZLES Print Edition • Thursday, March 8, 2012 Thursday, November 8, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print PUZZLES Edition13 Send your news, announcements, and photos to [email protected] for publishing free of charge! Deadline is Tuesday at Noon. 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