A new Raising Canes will soon be going up at the corner of Sullivan Rd and Wax Rd. The new restaurant will be a large sit-down interior restaurant like the recently constructed ones in Denham Springs on Range Ave near I-12 and on S. Sherwood Forest Blvd at I-12. Of course, it will still have a drive-thru. The location at Greenwell Springs & Sullivan will eventually be closed. The new location should be open by the end of the year.

Also, Rocco’s New Orleans Po-boys will be opening up a location in Central. The location has not yet been established. Rocco’s currently has locations on Drusilla Lane and in Prairieville.

The Central Private Football & Softball Work Day was held on Saturday, July 19th.

USSSA CENTRAL CITY BASH: July 26-27, Central City Complex. Boys 8-under through 16-under open age divisions. Fee $200. Call Chris Englade (225) 278-8973.

CENTRAL CITY FALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION: July 17-Aug. 15. Weekend league play begins in early September. Boys ages 8-under through 17-under. Fee $500/team. Call Larry Buhler (225) 268-0780 or Joey Samson (225) 247-9822.

The Central Private Football & Softball Work Day was held on Saturday, July 19th. The coaches, parents, and athletes worked hard around the fields cutting grass, weed eating, raking, painting, pressure washing, cleaning concession stands and much more.

Thanks to All who Participated!

The Central City Council convened Tuesday evening, July 22nd, for its regular meeting at 6:00 at Kristenwood. The first of two major issues discussed was an amendment to the city’s sign ordinance. The original ordinance has been available on the Central City web page at the link: Sign Ordinance. Several minor changes were made and the proposed new ordinance was unanimously approved. The other item which generated a great deal of discussion was a petition by property owners north of Hwy 64 and west of Blackwater Road who seek to be de-annexed from the City of Central. It seems that this handful of property owners are included in the City of Central but not included in the Central Community School District. It needs to be understood that the annexation of the City and the creation of the School District were unrelated actions. While there seems to have been no intention to single out this tract of land for dual treatment, the owners still have a dilemna and are doing the right thing by bringing their petitions to the Council for consideration. The Council has directed the city’s attorney to research the issue and report to the Council what the correct and legal process should be to handle this petition.
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Check out our featured video!! It’s Metro Station who will be in concert THIS WEEKEND along with Good Charlotte, The Maine and Boys like Girls at Blue Bayou/Dixie Landin’. The concert takes place July 26th at 7pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and your family for a rockin’ good time!

Admission is free to the concert with a season pass or $35 (the cost of a day’s admission)

Visit www.bluebayou.com for more information

Even though these are not in Central, we hope this helps you while traveling around Baton Rouge.
A red light camera will be activated on Lobdell Ave southbound at Florida Blvd in the coming weeks.

DO NOT stop across the white “stop” line. If you stop across the white line even though you’ve STOPPED – the camera will still take your picture. The fine is $117.00.

DO NOT try to beat the yellow caution light. STOP when the caution light comes on and STOP before you get to the white line. The white line applies to all of these intersections.
If you see a flash go off in your rear view mirror it only means one thing – they got you. Your traffic violation will be mailed to you within the week.

This week, there is more than reading going on at the library. The Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library is hosting several events over the next week for the children and young adults in the area. Teens will definitely be interested in the Anime Afternoon on Thursday, July 24. From 2:00 to 4:00 PM, there will be Anime games like Jeopardy and chopstick contests. On Saturday, July 26, young adults who are into dance can learn some stepping moves at Stepping with Tanisha from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. At Tacky Tape Treasures, teens are invited to come make cool stuff using duct tape, something fun and inexpensive with a ton of possibilities. That happens from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, July 29. Lastly, for all of the kids ages 11 and younger, there will be a Reading Party at the Greenwell Springs Branch on Monday, July 28. Children are invited to come celebrate reading as part of the library’s Summer Reading Program. The event begins at 6:30 PM.

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The Central High Band begins preparations on July 28th for the 2008 football season. Percussion Camp is held all week, July 28 through August 1, from 1 to 5 PM at Central High School. The following Monday the entire band, which includes the Silks and Kittens, joins the well rehearsed and very tired percussion section for three days of intensive full Band Camp from 8 AM until 4 PM August 4th through 6th. As I recall the Band was undefeated during the 2007 football season, going a perfect 10-0. I am certain their record will be similar in 2008.