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CENTRAL SPEAKS HAPPY THANKSGIVING! SHOP CENTRAL FIRST FOR CHRISTMAS November 21, 2012 • Daily News at CentralSpeaks.com SEE PAGES 8 & 9 The Central Community Thanksgiving Service was held last Wednesday at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. Pastors and members from many Central churches joined to lead and participate in the service. Photo by Michael Spangler Nominate Central’s Citizen of the Year Representatives of Central's charitable organizations will be selecting Central's 2012 "Citizen of the Year" in December. Send your nomination of 1,000 words or less to Citizens@CentralSpeaks.com or P.O. Box 78137, Central, LA 70837. Central's "Citizen of the Year" will be a resident of the City of Central or the Central Community School District whose actions, efforts and service during 2012 have been significant, selfless, and dedicated to the betterment of the Central Community. Lifetime Citizenship Awards may also be given for persons who have displayed a continuous dedication to the Central Community. Nominations are due by December 10th. Last year's recipients were Wayne Leader and the young men and women of the Amite River Preservation Association. A Lifetime Citizenship Award was given to Pete and Anna Marie Grissom for their many years of dedicated service running the Central Food Bank. Barry Ivey, Scott Wilson Announce Candidacy for District 65 State Representative Barry Ivey, a conservative businessman and community leader from Central, today announced that he will seek election to the Louisiana House of Representatives in the March 2, 2013 special election. The vacancy in District 65 in East Baton Rouge Parish will occur due to the resignation of Representative Clif Richardson, a respected leader in the House. "Clif Richardson and his family have been devoted community leaders for many years," Ivey said. "Julie and I are praying for the Richardson family and for Clif's speedy recovery." Ivey is President of Pinnacle Precision Services, LLC, which provides piping/mechanical services primarily to the nuclear power industry. Barry and Julie Ivey have been married for 14 years and have four children. See Barry Ivey, Page 10 "I will work closely with Governor Jindal, Photo by Michael Spangler Scott Wilson, pictured above with Debbie Dougherty and Mike Walker, announced at last week’s Republican Women of Central meeting that he will be running for State Representative. THIS YEAR’S CENTRAL CHRISTMAS PARADE ROUTE HAS CHANGED! THE PARADE WILL BEGIN AT ZOAR BAPTIST AT 10 AM AS USUAL, BUT THE PARADE WILL PROCEED DOWN JOOR ROAD AND END AT THE INTERSECTION OF JOOR AND LOVETT. SO LINE UP FOR THE PARADE ON JOOR, NOT HOOPER, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST. 2 CITY Wednesday, November 21, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Running of the Elves - 2 mile Fun Run: Participate in the 1st Annual Running of the Elves. The elves will start our Christmas parade by running the parade route. Race day registration/package pickup begins at 8:30am on the corner of Joor Rd. and Hooper Rd. Race will begin at 9:30am. Visit our website at www.CentralSpeaks.com for an entry form. Dear Abby Dave: I am a Councilman in a small town and I have gotten myself in a jam. Last month a local businessman wanted to tear down an old condemned eye-sore of a building and build an attractive new retail building in its place, and I voted against it. Now a different guy is asking to do the exact same thing just a block or two down the street. The problem is, I REALLY want to approve this second request because I think it is a good idea, and besides, I really like the guy doing the project. What can I do to approve this second request without it looking like either I made a mistake on the first one or that I am playing favorites? – Confused Councilman Dear Confused, I pulled out my copy of “Politics 101” and it seems you have five possible ways to handle your dilemma: The “Moving Right Along” Method: Go ahead and approve the second one and pretend the first one never happened. People will complain for a few weeks, but this will probably be forgotten long before the next election. The “Details, Details” Diversion: Look for some minor difference between the two requests, then use that as your reason for approving one after denying the other. The book calls this plausible deniability, and it’s a classic. The “Breaking News” Bamboozle: Do a little research and claim that new evidence has suddenly come to light that allows you to approve the second one. Then go back and approve the first one later based on this new research. Avoid questions about why you didn’t do the research before the first vote. The “I’ll Get To It” Gambit: When you vote to approve the second project, tell everyone you will be reconsidering the first one real soon. That way it looks like you were going to do the right thing all along. The “Tell The Truth” Turnaround: Just state that you made a mistake on the first vote and then consider both projects using the same rules. You can say you didn’t understand, or that you had not done the research, or that your personal feelings clouded your judgment. It really doesn’t matter what reason you give as long as you do the right thing in this case and then be consistent in the future. I highly recommend the last one there about telling the truth. I’m not a professional politician so if my regular guy advice doesn’t work for you, I won’t be offended, but I hope it helps. – Dave (All characters and descriptions in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons or events is purely coincidental.) CONTACT Central SpeakS Email: Info@CentralSpeaks.com Phone: (225) 262-3730 Fax: (888) 220-8396 RFQ & P: Floodplain Mapping CITY OF CENTRAL, LOUISIANA REQUEST FOR QUALIFCATIONS AND PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analyses and Floodplain Mapping City of Central (“City”) is accepting Statements of Qualifications and Proposals (“Proposals”) for engineering services to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and floodplain mapping for an area of East Baton Rouge Parish located in the City currently designated as Zone A along and near Beaver Bayou. Copies of the Request for Qualifications and Proposals are available at www.centralgov.com and at City Hall located at 13421 Hooper Road, Suite 9, Central, LA 70818. Proposals must be received at the City Hall no later than Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. CST. 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 Beth@CentralSpeaks.com Melissa@CentralSpeaks.com Lindsey Pyburn City of Central, LA 70818 City of Central, LA 70837 Dave@CentralSpeaks.com CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Wednesday, November 21, 2012 CITY 3 Community Packs a POD for Central Food Bank Happy Thanksgiving from Central Speaks! Above: Mayor Watts, City Attorney Sheri Morris, and her family helped collect food during the Pack the POD food drive last weekend. Right: District 4 Metropolitan Councilman Scott Wilson donated $1,000.00 for the Central Community Food Bank "Pack the Pantry Challenge." Central Mayor Shelton "Mac" Watts and Pete and Anna Marie Grissom, Central Food Bank Volunteers, accepted the check. The City of Central and the City of Zachary challenged each other on which city could collect the most food during their drive. Chicken dinners, grilled by Bill McLin, were sold on Friday at the POD location, with all proceeds of the sale going directly to the Central Community Food Pantry. P&Z Approves Rezoning, Council Vote Tuesday The rezoning of a property on Hooper Road in the area designated as "City Center" was recommended for approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission last week. The applicant seeks to open a seafood market & deli in the former Sadie's Closet building on the south side of Hooper between Sullivan & Joor. This request to rezone from Rural to Light Commercial 1 will be heard by the City Council on November 27th. In October the City Council voted 3-2 to deny that same rezoning request at the nearby intersection of Sullivan & Hooper. Microsurfacing Finished on Gurney and Triple B Roads From the City of Central The city of Central has completed another capital improvements project in November 2012 involving microsurfacing of two streets, Gurney Rd. and Triple B Rd. Microsurfacing is a popular pavement preservation tool that extends the life of streets by years and costs much less than a full overlay. Vance Brothers was the contractor. Microsurfacing involves a thin layer of pavement that helps seal cracks on roadways with a sturdy base, which prevents water from entering the cracks and eroding the pavement and base. Gurney Rd. and Triple B Rd. were chosen due to the old age of the roadways and the number of cracks in the pavement. The total cost of the project was approximately $125,000 for the three miles of microsurfacing overlay. A normal overlay rehab project would cost approximately $125,000 for just one mile. So, microsurfacing is a cost-efficient method of extending the life of roadways that still have a good base. The city is looking forward to selecting several streets next year for another round of microsurfacing. The city is also preparing for full overlay and rehabilitation work on streets in Amber Lakes and Village Lakes subdivisions, as well as Washington Lane and Planchet Rd. between Frenchtown Rd. and Thibodeaux Rd. The city council approved funds at the last council meeting for coring tests so that the city’s engineering firm can begin to prepare construction plans. 4 COMMUNITY Wednesday, November 21, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition DeAngelo’s Hosts Fine Central Rotary Club Lends Wine and Dining Experience a Hand for Thanksgiving By Mia Freneaux What creates a magical night out? Candlelight, soft live music, excellent wines, well prepared and conceived dishes, attentive wait staff? If all of these are on your list, look for DeAngelo’s Casual Italian Dining’s next “Fine Wine and Dining Experience.” Holding their first such event last Sunday, the restaurant was filled with appreciative customers who praised the presentation of each course and the sommelier who explained why each course was paired with a certain wine. Starting off with tender tuna tartare accompanied by a light prosecco, the experience progressed through savory shrimp and grits paired with sauvignon blanc, delicious wild mushroom soup served with a smooth pinot noir, beef tortellini in a rich cream sauce accompanied by a ghizzano, melt in the mouth filet mignon with a sturdy lucente, and finally an elegant crème brulee kissed by a riondo moscato. Empty plates were silently whisked away and glasses recharged almost unnoticeably by the wonderful wait staff, and the kitchen received applause at the end of the evening. Co-owner Mike Breaux spoke enthusiastically about the next event, which he plans to hold in the first quarter of next year. What a terrific way to introduce Central to new wine selections and course offerings. Well done! Sign Up Now for Bark for Life Submitted by Colleen Soileau Relay for Life is hosting a second fundraising event called Bark for Life. This event is to honor the care-giving qualities of our canine companions. Because Central does not have a dog area, we have teamed up with the Zachary Relay to host the event at the Raising Cane's Dog Park in Zachary. The event will be on Sunday, December 2nd from 2-5pm. There will be Pictures with Santa, holiday costume contests, activities, hopefully a dog agility center and some Police K9 demonstrations, as well as booths with teams having their own fundraising (much like Central Relay- selling food, drinks, merchandise, and/or raffles). People can pre-register their dog(s) online for $15 ($5 each additional dog) ($20 on the day of the event) at www.relayforlife.org/zacharycentralBFL. Each registration gets a Relay Bandana while supplies last. We are anticipating doing at least one walk around a "track" for survivors. Submitted by Juanita Ross The Central Rotary Club provided Thanksgiving Turkey dinners for 50 needy Central families. With assistance from the student body of Tanglewood Elementary, Immanuel Baptist food pantry, Romero’s Supermarket, Walmart, Oak Point Fresh Market, Winn Dixie, BK Bank, Rabalais Homes, and Future Hope Ministries; approximately 200 Central residents will enjoy a traditional holiday dinner. This is the second year that The Central Rotary has conducted this project, which is one of several endeavors held throughout the year with the goal of giving back to the community. Rotarians pictured separating perishable food items are: (kneeling left to right) Kenny Wall, Lucky Ross, Suzonne Cowart, and Ritha Milton; (standing left to right) Brad Pine and student helper Lyndsey Quirk. COMMUNITY 5 CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Wednesday, November 21, 2012 All-Pro Dads Breakfast is a Bellingrath Hills Receives Supriya Big Success Jindal Foundation Award Submitted by Dana Russell Pictured, Left: Pr. Donnie Shaffer, Asst. Principle Jeremy O’Banion & sons Adam and Dylan. Pictured, Right: Larry Wilson, & son Larry Submitted by Sue Shaffer We are so happy that dads of Central continue to show support of their children by attending the "All-Pro Dads" breakfast before school at Central Intermediate School. Assistant Principle Jeremy O'Banion has always been a supporter of the program. When asked about the impact of the program, he said, "It allows the school and the community to continue to work together, and encourages the parents and kids to rely on God for their strength." At each breakfast parents are encouraged to affirm their children in front of others, building their self-esteem. Sometimes we often forget to tell our children that we are proud of them, but at each breakfast the parents do just that. It is always heart warming to see the smiles on the faces of the kids as their dads tell them how proud they are of something specific in their lives. This month the focus theme was putting a stop to bullying and a challenge was issued to them to watch for it and handle the situation correctly. We would like to thank this month's sponsor's: Central Church, Chick Filet, Keith Sharon's Masonry, and Zoe's Pizza. For more info on the program go to centralchurch.co. Bellingrath Hills Elementary Kindergarten was nominated and selected to receive an award from The Supriya Jindal Foundation for Louisiana’s Children. The award includes classroom “center” related tools in order to support the instructional environment in the classrooms. Mrs. Supriya Jindal will be at Bellingrath on November 28, 2012, to present the award to Mrs. Laurie Gehling, principal of Bellingrath Hills and all 16 kindergarten teachers. Her visit will also include visits to the classrooms to observe the students using the new hands on tools that were awarded, and will end with her reading a book to Mrs. Jamie McCurley’s classroom. Our teachers wish to thank The Supriya Jindal Foundation for Louisiana’s Children for the wonderful new materials. Fundraiser for Tircuit Family at MePa’s MePa’s Diner, located at 6643 Sullivan Rd, is hosting a blood drive and fundraiser on Saturday, December 1st from 8am-2pm. This event is for two year old Amelia Tircuit who is currently at St. Jude Hospital in Memphis undergoing treatment for Leukemia. In addition to the blood drive and accepting donations, there will be a spacewalk and Santa will be available for photos. If you would like to donate items to events for Amelia, please contact Jeannie Bosarge at prayersforamelia@gmail.com or Melissa Dykes at 225-202-2183 or visit the Facebook page Prayers for Amelia. 6 CentralSpeaks.com COMMUNITY Print Edition • Thursday, March 8, 2012 Wednesday, November 21, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com ANNOUNCEMENTS Print Edition11 CPS Students Say “Thank You” to Veterans & Families Seventh through twelfth grade students at Central Private School honored veterans, fallen heroes, and the Blue and Gold Star families at a special Blue Tie Service held in the school gym on Friday, November 9, 2012. Members of the school family and community were invited to attend the ceremony. Students heard moving messages from Micah & Kaleigh Barnett, the nephew and niece of fallen hero 1st LT Chris Barnett of Baton Rouge, and from Mrs. Marybeth LeVan, the Gold Star Mother of fallen hero CPL Kyle Grimes. USMC Sgt William “Bobby” Westbrook, himself a 2003 graduate of Central Private, also spoke to the students and families about his time in the service, the sacrifices that military families make, and the importance of being thankful for the freedoms that we have. As a part of the service, participating students wore blue neck ties bearing the name of one of Louisiana’s fallen heroes. The 70 students who volunteered to participate took turns reading the name, rank, hometown, age, and date of death of each soldier. A candle was lit in that soldier’s honor after each name was read. The candles helped students to realize just how many young men and women from our own community and surrounding area have sacrificed their lives to provide for the freedoms enjoyed by Americans. After the service, students had the opportunity to meet and thank the family members of some of the honored soldiers. Families were allowed to have the tie bearing their loved one’s name if they desired. The service was coordinated by Mrs. Tiffany Villarreal and Mrs. Susan McWilliams, CPS middle school teachers. As a part of the preparations for this service, 7th and 8th grade students in Mrs. Villarreal’s classes made donations towards other memorial projects including a donation to Mayor Shelton “Mac” Watts’ Blue Star 100 Club, the purchase of a brick in the Central Veterans Memorial Park honoring Sgt Westbrook, and a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project. The City of Central Chamber of Commerce’s C4 Report: Black Friday Friday, November 23rd, is Black Friday. Black Friday is the name given to the day following Thanksgiving and traditionally marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. On Black Friday, most major retailers open extremely early and offer promotional sales to kick off the holiday shopping season. Many retailers look to this day to bolster their sales for the year and to hopefully allow them to end the year in the black financially. We have many dedicated retailers in the Central Chamber. How great would it be if this holiday season was the best they ever had experienced? Shopping with the Central Merchants not only helps our retailers but also helps our city and schools. During this holiday shopping season, consider doing your shopping with our merchants. You can find a complete list of retailers on our website, www.cityofcentralchamber. com. Let’s make this not only a “Black Friday,” but also a Black 2012” for the merchants of the Central area! Happy Thanksgiving and please remember to Shop Central First! SPECTRUMFITNESS Now Open 24 Hours central location Central’s only fitness center STAFFED 8-7 M-W 8-6 Thursday 7-2 Friday [ offering Child Care, Group Fitness Classes & Personal Training ] tanning beds, spray tans, & a full line of supplements 11424 Sullivan Road Central, LA 70818 (225) 261-8405 Submitted by Alicia Fergerson Photos: Roy Pino Photography Top Left: Mrs. Marybeth LeVan, Gold Star Mother of fallen hero CPL Kyle Grimes, shared a personal message with students. Top Right: Micah & Kaleigh Barnett, the nephew and niece of fallen hero 1st LT Chris Barnett of Baton Rouge spoke to students about the memories of their uncle. Left: USMC Sgt William “Bobby” Westbrook, a 2003 alum of CPS, spoke to students about the sacrifices that military families make each and every day. Right: CPS junior Easton Holmes and other participating students bow their heads for a moment of silence in honor of Louisiana’s fallen heroes. CLASSIFIEDS House for Sale: 3B/2BA on 3+ Acres Barn, 3 Car Carport. 261-5773 For Sale: Toledo Pipe Threader w/6 Dies. $150 obo. 225-261-2972 Garage Sale: 16838 River Birch Ave (Amber Lakes Sub) Baby items, décor, clothing & more. Sat, Nov. 24th 6–11. For Sale: Brown satin long evening gown, size L. Like new. $40 obo. 225-261-2972 For Sale: Collector’s Little Sweetheart Black Doll. 21” tall. Beautifully dressed. $30. 225-261-2972 For Sale: Unisex toddler carseat, $25. 328-6980. For Sale: Nordic Track T9ci treadmill barely used! Asking $650. 223-4981. For Sale: Am Tourister Luggage 3 pc. Red w/Black trim. Like new. $150 obo. 225-261-2972 For Sale: Beautifully made wedding gown, size 6/8-$250, must see 328-6980. For Sale: 2 Great condition, like new leather jackets, $150 or best offer, 328-6980 For Sale: Old table, nothing fancy. Good for camp. $15. 571-7956 For Sale: 16 sets of mini-blinds. Different sizes. 571-7956 To place ads, e-mail Classifieds@CentralSpeaks.com. 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. 14CentralSpeaks.com CHURC Print Edition • Wednesday, November 21, 2012 Thursday, March 8, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.comCOMMUNITY Print Edition 7 Local Pianist and Dance Remembering Our Children Instructor Visits CCF Coffee Hour Service at St. Alphonsus The death of a child at any age is devastating. The darkness that sets in when a child has died is all too well known to families who have lost a child. St. Alphonsus Church will once again provide the opportunity for grieving families and their friends to come together on Sunday, December 9, at 7:00PM to celebrate the life, love and light of those children gone much too soon. This candle light service will symbolize that the light of these precious children will forever be held in our hearts. Central Bible Church to Host Open Mic Night Submitted by Matthew Anderson If you're looking for a chance to share your musical talents with others in the community, then mark your calendars for Friday, November 30th, 2012. Central Bible Church will be hosting the community event Unplugged: Open Mic Night from 7-10 P.M. The Hammond-based band, Redemption Family will also grace the stage that evening, to close out the show. The event is free, and sure to be a night of fun and entertainment for people of all ages. Coffee and light snacks will be provided, while local musicians take the stage to show off their talents. We're setting genres aside for the evening, and inviting musicians to share their toe-tapping, soul-filled music with the community of Central. There are many talented artists in our area, and we're wanting to encourage the creativity and passion for music even more so. The best thing about this event truly is the fact that numerous types of music could be played, because when you allow "Open-Mic" that opens the doors for individuals who may not typically have the opportunity, or even comfort, to play their music for others. So whether you're an artist who would love to share your song in a comfortable "coffee-shop like" environment, or just a lover of the arts, this evening is one to reserve for Unplugged. Musicians interested in playing this evening will be able to sign up on the night of the event at the door, until all of the spots fill, but may reserve a spot by signing up earlier. To reserve your spot on stage, please email Matthew Anderson at mcanderson86@gmail.com. Depending on the turnout, musicians will be able to share at least 1-2 songs, keeping in mind that this is a family event. Another reason to come, would be to hear Redemption Family, who are currently recording their first album. They're a great seven member band, that are equally hard to fit into one vehicle, let alone just one genre of music, as they poetically incorporate many instruments into their set. Imagine Mumford and Sons being merged with Anathallo, led by awe-inspiring lyrics and a passion for their craft. Friday, November 30th, from 7-10 P.M. at Central Bible Church, located at 8889 Sullivan Road, Central, LA, behind Sullivan Hardware. Unplugged: Open Mic Night. We hope to see you there. The Central Cultural Foundation Coffee Hour was held at 7PM last Thursday at Central Perk. Last week’s meeting featured guest Van Vo. He is a local pianist and dance instructor. While he was there, he performed some works on piano then did a ballroom dance routine with his partner and led the audience in some ballroom dance moves. GSBC to Host A Season of Hope Service Submitted by Lisa Magee A Season of Hope service will be held to honor all babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell Springs Road. Holidays can be difficult for those who have lost a baby. The season of celebration and family gatherings can be especially painful for a family grieving the loss of a child. Often there is little comfort in traditions, family gatherings and seasonal events after a loss. A Season of Hope service is a special time set aside to celebrate life, no matter how short. It also is an opportunity for those who have had a loss to share with others who are experiencing the same emotions in a safe, caring and uplifting service. Family, friends and caregivers of all faiths who have shared in the loss of an infant are welcome and encouraged to attend. A Season of Hope is sponsored by Threads of Love and Angels Among Us. Threads of Love is Christ-centered sewing ministry whose mission is healing and binding hearts of parents in time of uncertainty about their baby’s health or when they lose an infant. Additional information on Threads of Love can be found at www.threadsoflove.org. Angels Among Us is a support group for who have suffered pregnancy of infant loss. For additional information on Angels Among Us, contact Casey Meyer at casey@aaula.org. 8 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING GUIDE Wednesday, November 21, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition CHRISTMAS SHOPPING GUIDE 9 CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Wednesday, November 21, 2012 Central Christmas Shopping Map - Shop Central First! 14455 WAX ROAD, SUITE V, 70818 Fine Jewelry & Ladies’ Boutique 11413 Sullivan Road, 70818 261-6763 Fine Jewelry & Ladies Boutique Fine Jewelry - Apparel - Accessories - LSU 261-1120 14409 Wax Rd, 70818, 262-0966 CARDS AND GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Smartphones - Entertainment - Wireless Communication - U-Verse - DSL - DIRECTV 1 22 21 20 PRETTY-N-PAINT PRESENTS Your Locally Owned City of Central Online Store w w w.CousinBoudreaux.com 261-7808 Great Gifts for Christmas! 14790 Wax Rd Suite 109 70818 448-3757 Women’s Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories 262-6061 18 3 10 13519 Hooper Rd, Suite E 70818 19 16 15 17 261-2651 5 4 1 17 9 262-0104 22 5 6 13561 HOOPER RD 70818 21 20 3 7 261-6482 16 4 18 13513 Hooper Rd 70818 261-2201 11 8 8857C Sullivan Rd, 70818 288-4487 Custom Original Canvases, Adult & Kid Classes, Private Parties, Gift Certificates 12 14 15 6 8889A SULLIVAN RD, 70818 13 261-3021 YOUR HARDWARE STORE 7 14 8755 Sullivan Rd, Suite B, 70818 Gift Certificate Special Now through Dec 24th 13 8 9 14409 Wax Road, 70818 262-8776 Studio and Salon--Stocking stuffers, sideway crosses, makeovers, updos, Free Haircut w/ any color services Dance, Cheer, and Gymnastics Wear, Dance Gifts 15151 Greenwell Springs Rd, Tools, Crafts, Party Supplies, 70739 Scrapbooking 262-6245 14216 Greenwell Springs Rd, 70739 448-2783 AllAboutUMassage.vpweb.com 13521 Hooper Rd 341-2401 18564 Magnolia Bridge Rd 70739 �1535 S����v�� R� 70818 W�ldca� A�p���� & G�ft� 261-5775 Facebook.com/ southerncharmcentral Nov 30 - Dec 2nd Fri & Sat 9-6, Sun 1-5 19 2 18564 Magnolia Bridge Rd 70739 615-7732 Diamond Sales, Gold Buyer, Antique Restoration Bows, Bags, Unique Gift Items & Much More! 10040 Sullivan Road, 70818 10 11 13533 HOOPER RD 70818 262-8685 JOB QUOTES - PERSONAL SERVICE - DELIVERY LUMBER - PAINT - TOOLS - HARDWARE - PLUMBING - GARDENING - SPECIAL ORDERS - MUCH MORE For All Your Bow Hunting Needs 12 GIFTS & ACCESSORIES LASER SERVICES IDEAL PROTEIN MASSAGE FACIALS 261-7506 13440 Magnolia Square, Off Lovett Rd, 70818 261-0635 Custom Window Treatments, Candles, Gifts, Home Decor 10 HEALTH Wednesday, November 21, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Healthy Recipe: Egg Melt Sandwich Karla Miller Named Care Management Director This sandwich was inspired by an ill-conceived attempt to “treat myself” to a meal on campus. I was staying late for a review session and tried to pick up an asparagus, mushroom and egg sandwich on wholewheat bread from a coffee shop, but they were out of mushrooms and whole wheat bread. Lucky me, right? In order to satisfy my craving, I created a similar sandwich at home a few days later. To be honest, Joe and I aren’t the biggest fans of cooked mushrooms, but for some reason, they just work with this recipe, which is great because they are super good for you! Another Bonus: It kept me full for hours! Serves 2 • 2 Multigrain Sandwich Rounds • 2 Slices Part-Skim Provolone Cheese • 2 tsp. unsalted butter, separated • ¼ cup roughly chopped mushrooms • ~ 2 cups fresh spinach, torn • 4 eggs • Pepper to taste Heat a small-medium pan over medium heat until warm. Saute mushrooms in 1 tsp butter until slightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Add 2 cups torn Spinach leaves and remaining tsp. of butter. Saute until spinach is wilted and all the water has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Crack eggs and add to skillet as well. Allow to cook about 3-5 minutes, scrambling with a spatula occasionally. Pepper to taste and allow to fully cook (I separated my egg mixture into 2 circles and allowed to cook into patties). While the eggs finish cooking, open the multigrain rounds and place on a large baking sheet. Top 2 rounds with the slices of cheese. Broil in the oven for about 1-3 minutes, or until bread is toasted and cheese is slightly melted. Remove from oven and top with ½ of egg, spinach and mushroom mixture. With 350 cal, 18 g fat, 23 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 23 g protein, 75% DV of Vitamin A, 19% DV of Iron, and 26% DV of Calcium, this sandwich is a portable powerhouse! It has a good balance of fat, protein and carbohydrates to curb hunger and, since it can be eaten while running out the door, it will keep you focused on your busy schedule, not your growling stomach! Karla Miller, RN, BSN has been named Director of Care Management at Lane Regional Medical Center. A resident of Central, Miller is responsible for coordinating aspects of case management, social services, and clinical documentation within the facility. Miller has more than 15 years of health care experience. Prior to this position she was the Telemetry Unit Director at Lane. Miller is currently a member of a Nursing Shared Governance Council, Congestive Heart Failure team, Wellness Committee, and is a former Lane Employee of the Month. She and her husband, Greg, have two children, Luke and Ava. Barry Ivey (Continued from Page 1) Speaker Kleckley, the business community and the conservatives in the Louisiana House of Representatives to bring continued reform to Louisiana and to fight for much needed funding for District 65. I have the temperament and experience to work with other legislators to deliver concrete results for our district. I am strongly probusiness, pro-economic development and pro-reform. I am a conservative and will continue to fight for the right to life and to protect our Second Amendment rights," Ivey said. "I humbly ask the citizens of Central and Southeast Baton Rouge for their consideration as I personally ask for their votes in the months ahead," Ivey said. "I promise to fight for conservative reform and to help create an atmosphere where small business can thrive in our community." Barry has been very active in community activities. Here is a partial list: · Member of the Central community for over 23 years · Graduate of LSU with a BA in Finance · Small Business Owner for 10 years · Married 14 years with four children · Member, Board of Directors of LA Republican Party (RSCC) · Member of Victory Harvest Church for 28 years · Finance Committee Member, Victory Harvest · Current FFL Holder (Federal Firearms License) · Volunteer Assistant Coach for CASA for 5 years (Pewee Football League) · Volunteer Basketball Coach for 4 years CALENDAR 11 CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Wednesday, November 21, 2012 CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR WEDNESDAY 11/21: CCSS Thanksgiving Break Central Speaks Hits the Streets & Mailboxes All State Concert Band Performs at Crowne Plaza in B.R. Central Speaks Radio Hour, 5:30PM at Zoe’s Pizza, Central Now App, 1550AM THURSDAY 11/22: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! CCSS Thanksgiving Break *** 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: 225-261-3722. 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 FRIDAY 11/23: CCSS Thanksgiving Break Christmas for Challenged Children Event begins today at Local WalMart and Spectrum Fitness locations. Take a tag off a tree, buy a gift for a needy child, drop off at local fire station. Event ends 12/14. Paint-In, 9:30 AM at Magnolia Methodist Kandiland, 5:30-6:30PM at Wildcat Stadium, Central Now App, 1550AM SATURDAY 11/24: CCSS School Board Meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7:30PM Central Community Chorus Rehearsal, CHS choir room, 7-8:30PM TUESDAY 11/27: Central Business Report, 5:30PM, Cafe Delphi, Central Now App, 1550AM Baby Care Basics, Lane RMC, 6:30PM, Registration Required. 654-LANE City Council Meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7:30PM WEDNESDAY 11/28: Central Speaks Radio Hour, 5:30PM at Zoe’s Pizza, Central Now App, 1550AM *** The Kindergarten program at Bellingrath Hills was selected to receive an award from the Supriya Jindal Foundation for Louisiana’s Children. Mrs. Supriya Jindal will be at Bellingrath Hills to present the award and visit the classrooms. THURSDAY 11/29: Ask the Doctor Lunch and Learn, Lane RMC, 12-1PM, Advance reservations are required by calling 654-LANE (5263). Sid Edwards Show, 5-6PM at Zoe’s Pizza, Central Now App, 1550AM Live Music w/ Christopher Blake, Caliente Mexican Craving, 6-9PM *** Central Christmas Tree Lighting and Concert, Corner of Sullivan and Hooper, 7PM. Lighting of Tree, reading of Christmas Story, Photos by tree, food provided by various groups, Special Activities for children, Christmas Concert featuring the CMS choir, CHS Jazz Band, and Central Community Chorus. FRIDAY 11/30: Magnolia United Methodist Church Community Market 8AM-1PM Magnolia Square Farmer’s Market, 8AM-12PM Paint-In, 9:30 AM at Magnolia Methodist Kandiland, 5:30-6:30PM at Wildcat Stadium, Central Now App, 1550AM See you at church! SUNDAY 11/25: MONDAY 11/26: As for Me and My House, 5:30PM at Jambalaya Shoppe, Central Now & 1550AM SATURDAY 12/1: Magnolia United Methodist Church Community Market 8AM-1PM Magnolia Square Farmer’s Market, 8AM-12PM Central Christmas Parade, Joor Road between Zoar Baptist and Lovett Rd., 10AM. Fun Run registration at 8:30, race at 9AM 12 SPORTS Wednesday, November 21, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition WILDCAT UPDATE CENTRAL SUCCUMBS TO MANDEVILLE Photo by Michael Spangler 14485 Greenwell Springs Rd. Greenwell Springs, La 70739 225-261-1095 35045 Louisiana Highway 16 Watson, LA 70786 225-243-5309 You could sense an uncertainty in the air last Friday night in Wildcat Stadium. Even though Central was the higher seed and had played lights out football for most of the season, the fans in attendance were concerned Mandeville might be the team that would end Central’s season. And so it happened, Central’s road to the dome ended in a second round loss, 38-20 to the Skippers. The Wildcats had their worst performance of the year against a Mandeville team that prepared for Central’s best. Central’s best could have probably beaten the Skippers, but it was not meant to be. The agony of the loss was evident in the faces of the fans, coaches and players, especially the seniors who played their last game for the maroon and white. What a great group of young men, this senior class, four year district champs, the most wins of any senior class in school history, this class was special. Coach Sid said after the game, “At some point you lose, but the tough part for me is not being able to continue the season with my team. I love them.” Central Football had a great year and made a lot of memories for the senior class of 2013. The future looks bright and the road to the dome will continue next year. STAT LEADERS VS MANDEVILLE Rushing #9 Courville: 24 att for 103 yds, 2 TD Receiving #5 Gales: 7 catches for 75 yds #2 Triplett: 7 catches for 51 yds #8 Myer: 3 catches for 46 yds, 1 TD Defense #20 Henry: 6.5 tackles, 1 assist #12 Broussard: 5.5 tackles, 3 assists #23 Brumfield: 4 tackles, 4 assists, 1 int #4 Parker: 4 tackles, 2 assists Special Teams #82 Noel: 2 PAT, 4 kickoffs for 116 yds 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 Nov 9 Ponchatoula Nov 16 Mandeville 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 Home W52-28 Home L38-20 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 THANK YOU! Thank you to Tyler Wales for submitting stats all season. Thank you to Michael Spangler of Expressions Photography for the pictures. Thank you to the parent and community volunteers who do so much behind the scenes to help make the football program and stadium even better. Thank you to the sponsors who support Wildcat football and the Wildcat Update. Thank you to the coaches and players who work hard year-round to make CHS Football the best program it can be. See you next year at Wildcat Stadium! Central Speaks would like to congratulate the Wildcats on another great season! SPORTS 13 CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Wednesday, November 21, 2012 CHS Swim Celebrates Successful Season Submitted by Coach Osborne The Central boys swim team matched their 7th place finish at the City Meet by finishing in 7th place at the LHSAA State Meet last weekend. With that finish, the Wildcats finished ahead of traditionally strong swim teams such as Baton Rouge High and St. Thomas More. In addition, the 136 points scored by the Wildcats were only 2 points behind 6th place Pineville. The Wildcats started the finals off with a strong start in the first event. The 200 medley relay of Sean Murphy, Daniel Parker, Matthew Arnold, and Kade McAdams swam a season best time of 1:53.62 and finished 5th. Later, the 200 freestyle relay also finished 5th with another season best time of 1:41.81. The relay consisted of Daniel Parker, Aaron Raggio, Kade McAdams, and Matthew Arnold. Individually, four Wildcats scored points in both of their individual events. Matthew Arnold led the way with a 5th place finish in the 500 freestyle and a 4th place in the 100 backstroke. Daniel Parker finished 10th in the 50 freestyle and 5th in the 100 breaststroke. Sean Murphy and Kade McAdams were the other two swimmers to score points in both of their events. Coaches Mary Hodges and Scott Osborne are looking for continued improvement next year as none of the 7 boys swimmers are seniors. In order to crack the top 5 next year, though, the Wildcats are looking for more students (boys and girls) to come out and join the swim team. Anyone interested can e-mail Coach Osborne at sosborne@centralcss.org. The swim teams will celebrate a successful season with their banquet on Tuesday, November 27th. Greenwell Springs Baptist Church is currently registering children from Kindergarten6th grade for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. Go to GSBCLA.com for more information and to register online. CHS Basketball Begins Soon Photos by Michael Spangler Top: Senior Devon Gales carries out the flag in his final game in Wildcat Stadium; Above L: Henry Goudeau helps pick up equipment after the game; Above R: Brett Courville hands off to Gary Triplett; Above: The CHS Band puts on a good show for every game; Left: Kevin Henry and Dillon Brumfield had a good game on defense for the Wildcats. It’s time for Wildcat Basketball. Our boys have recently begun practice and games will be starting soon. The season will kick-off with our annual Charles T. Kinsley tournament. Tournament games begin Wednesday, December 5 and continue through Saturday, December 8. Anyone interested in supporting the team through sponsorship, please contact Coach Lewis by phone 225-261-3438 or by email at rlewis@ centralcss.org We look forward to seeing you at the tournament and throughout the season. -CHS Basketball CAYL Bulls Baseball Tryouts We are looking for 2-3 skilled and motivated baseball players. Player should be between the ages of 12-14 years of age, and passionate about baseball. We will be playing CAYL spring league baseball and a few tournaments. Players on tournament teams can apply and stay on their present team also. Please contact us by email at bullsbaseball2013@gmail.com 14 ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, November 21, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Anna Campbell and Brian Reid to Wed at Zoar Baptist Anna Lindsay Campbell and Brian Bentley Reid, both of Starkville, MS will marry in a 6 p.m. ceremony December 15 at Zoar Baptist Church in Central, LA. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jerrell and Susan Campbell of Central, LA. She is the granddaughter of Wilma McCraine of Woodville, MS, the late David L. McCraine, and James and Doris Campbell of Central. Anna is a graduate of Mississippi State University. She is an Industrial and Systems Engineer employed with Southwire in Starkville, MS. Her fiancé is the son of Brad and Leah Reid of Athens, AL. He is the grandson of Leonard and Fran Huddleston, Sr., of Auburn, AL, and Sanford and Doris Reid of Hamilton, GA. Brian will graduate from Mississippi State University in Industrial and Systems Engineering in December. Central! Katelyn Mixon and William Jakins to Wed in December Katelyn Mixon, bride-to-be of William Jakins of Central will marry in a 6:30 ceremony on December 21, 2012 at Baker Presbyterian Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mixon of Central. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jakins of Central. A reception is to be held at the Fennwood Country Club in Zachary, LA. The couple will honeymoon in the Great Smokey Mountains in Gatlinburg, TN and will reside in Baton Rouge, LA. THE DOCTORS ARE IN. (Does not include Tempur-Pedic) 48 (Does not include Tempur-Pedic) Central! Months No Interest On All Tempur-Pedic AND Two FREE Pillows! Mattress SuperStore & Clearance Center 10218 Sullivan Road (In Front of Walmart) 262-4303 *Cash discounts do not include Temper-Pedic. 24 months no interest. Down payment 10%. Minimum purchase $999. 48 months no interest on all Temper-Pedic mattresses. Down payment 15%. See store for details. Offer expires 11-23-12. Lane Regional Medical Center welcomes General Surgeons Dr. Thomas Kang and Dr. Samuel Field to our staff. They are now accepting new patients and specialize in laparoscopic gallbladder, hernia, appendix, colon, skin lesion, and all general surgeries. Lane Surgery Group 4801 McHugh Road, Suite C Zachary, LA 70791 225-570-2489 PUZZLES 15 CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Wednesday, November 21, 2012 Send your news, announcements, and photos to Beth@CentralSpeaks.com for publishing free of charge! Deadline is Tuesday at Noon. 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The winners in each age group are as follows: 0-11 months: Madyx Bales (Bottom R) 12-23 months: Cheyenne Ashford (Bottom Center) 2-3 years: Hayden Quinn Zylks (Bottom Left) 4-5 years: Aubrey Elis Dupont (Below R) 6-8 years: Anna Claire Reily (Below Center) 9-10 years: Brooke McCall (Below L) 11-13 years: Alexis Moak pictured at left on right 14-16 years: Morgan Blanchard pictured at left on left 17-23 years: Cassie Guilbeau pictured at left in center Photos by Darci Perkins PUZZLES Wednesday, November 21, 2012 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition13 Transfer an ongoing prescription and receive a free $10 gift card to David's Mobil or Oak Point LIMIT ONE PER HOUSEHOLD