Last year was definitely hard on the Central Community. First a freak wind storm in May, then 2 hurricanes, then a very out-of-the-ordinary snow storm in December. Thankfully Central “weathered” everything well, but one thing that we value here in our town has certainly taken a beating – our trees. Even now there are giant trunks lying around reminding us how many we lost. So here’s something to think about: January 16th was Louisiana’s official “Arbor Day” (the National one occurs on April 24, but we are blessed with an early spring down here, so the optimal tree planting time is in January). Why not take the time to go to one of our local nurseries and buy a tree to plant in someone’s honor or memory? Maybe focus on replanting in areas where we’ve lost especially old and valuable trees. This is a very simple way that we can all pitch in to keep our town one of the most beautiful in Louisiana.Archive | January, 2009
Arbor Day – Let’s Give The Trees Some Help
Posted on 29 January 2009.
Last year was definitely hard on the Central Community. First a freak wind storm in May, then 2 hurricanes, then a very out-of-the-ordinary snow storm in December. Thankfully Central “weathered” everything well, but one thing that we value here in our town has certainly taken a beating – our trees. Even now there are giant trunks lying around reminding us how many we lost. So here’s something to think about: January 16th was Louisiana’s official “Arbor Day” (the National one occurs on April 24, but we are blessed with an early spring down here, so the optimal tree planting time is in January). Why not take the time to go to one of our local nurseries and buy a tree to plant in someone’s honor or memory? Maybe focus on replanting in areas where we’ve lost especially old and valuable trees. This is a very simple way that we can all pitch in to keep our town one of the most beautiful in Louisiana.Posted in Community0 Comments
ART LEAGUE OF CENTRAL TO HOLD FIRST ART SHOW
Posted on 29 January 2009.
The Art League of Central will hold it’s first art show at the Central Branch of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. The show is entitled “Scenes of Central” and will open on March 1st and run through the month. Original pencil, ink, watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings along with original photography will be exhibited, .Come see what your neighbors are up to!
The Art League of Central is an organization created to encourage and educate visual artists, provide opportunities for the exhibition of their art and educate the public on the value of art for the vitality and quality of life in our community. We invite any and all interested in the visual arts to participate. All skill and experience levels are welcomed. The League meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, at 9:30 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. (for those who prefer evenings) at Freneaux Fine Art Studio, 8857-C Sullivan Road, directly next to the Central Family Fitness Gym and behind Sullivan Hardware. Opportunities for critiques or to work on current pieces, participate in workshops, and plan upcoming events such as exhibits and trips to museums occur at these monthly meetings.
For further information, contact Mia Freneaux at 413-2162 or at centralart@cox.net.
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School Facilities Sub-Committees to Meet
Posted on 27 January 2009.
The Finance and Public Information subcommittees will meet this Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 6:00 P.M.
The Finance Sub Committee will meet at the Trinity Driving School located in Suite 5. The Public Information Sub Committee will meet in the Alternative School located in Suite 10. These are open to all committee members and the general public. The agendas are as follows:
STEERING COMMITTEE ON
SCHOOL FACILITIES MEETING
SUB-COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Trinity Driving School
13421 Hooper Road, Suite 5
City of Central, LA
January 29, 2009
6:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. To hear a presentation and receive information on funding options. (Mr. Faulk)
STEERING COMMITTEE ON
SCHOOL FACILITIES MEETING
SUB-COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION
Central Community School Board Alternative School
13421 Hooper Road, Suite 10
City of Central, LA
January 29, 2009
6:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. To receive an overview on methods to be used to present information to the general public and receive feedback. (Mr. Faulk)
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Sheriff’s Junior Deputy Program Seeking Help
Posted on 26 January 2009.
The Sheriff’s Junior Deputy Program is hard at work on a local park in Central. Colby Park is located between Central Woods and Northwoods Subdivisions and has been needing attention for quite a while. The Junior Deputies have been cleaning up the park and are seeking donations of funds, equipment, and labor. Their goal is to purchase new equipment for the park and to make it a truly usable and beautiful part of our city.
If you have time you’d like to donate to help clean, or money or equipment to go towards this very worthy cause, please contact Lieutenant Don May or Sgt. Denise Boudreaux at the Sheriff’s Office, 389-5176.
Let’s help our Junior Deputies help Central! All help is greatly appreciated!
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St. Alphonsus Auction and Taste Fair
Posted on 26 January 2009.
On February 7, 2009 at 6pm St. Alphonsus Family Center St. Alphonsus will host an evening of entertainment and excitement.
Please join us and take advantage of an opportunity to bid on great items in the silent and live auctions such as fishing trips, paintings, photography, utility trailers, autographed LSU memorabilia, set of 4 tires, vacations, an antique John Deere tractor, a beautiful female boxer puppy, youth 4-wheeler and much, much more!
The doors will open at 6pm with the start of the silent auction while enjoying musical entertainment by Johnny Gossip featuring Jeff Hood and Toby Templet. The event will include a cash bar and a variety of food. Area vendors such as Carlton’s, Al Smith’s Catering, Kristenwood, Sammy’s Grill, Reflections, Caliente, Cooper Catering, Fox’s Pizza, Chris’ Specialty Meats, Café Roux, Nine Dragon, Bon Bon Bakery, and Janice Jeansonne will be showcasing their specialties.
At 7:30, after the close of the silent auction, the live auction will begin with auctioneer Brian Fourroux. Throughout the evening, there will be a drawing for a $10,000 Raffle winner. Adults only, please.
Advanced tickets are available at the church office for $10/person or at the door for $15/person. A maximum of 300, $10,000 Raffle tickets will be sold. The purchase of a $100 Raffle ticket allows 2 adults to attend.
All proceeds from the auction will be used to provide start-up funds for the St. Alphonsus Festival of Two Rivers Fair, May 1-3. The night promises to be filled with food, fun and fellowship all while benefiting St. Alphonsus Parish and the Central community.
For more information you may visit our website at www.st-alphonsus.net or contact the church office at 261-4650.
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Scam Alert for Central Neighbors
Posted on 25 January 2009.
Submitted by: Kathryn Ferguson
On Sunday, January 11, 2009, a man presented himself with offering yard/landscape services with a business card for “Full Bloom Landscaping” by Elvis C. Jones. He estimated the job of weeding, trimming, and laying pine straw in my front beds at $200, asking for $100 up front to purchase the pine straw. He came at noon the next day with another man, examined the beds, and gave me a work order form filled out for the job. Then he took my money for the pine straw purchase and I haven’t seen or heard from him since. I have left voice mails on his contact number but after 5 days of calling, his voicemail box is now full. Neighbors, be on the watch for someone claiming to be Elvis C. Jones looking to do yardwork! It may cost you like it has cost me…$100.
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Jambalaya to be sold for Whitney Taylor Benefit
Posted on 21 January 2009.
Whitney Taylor, a graduate of Central High School and daughter of Rhonda Taylor, principal of Central Intermediate School, is undergoing treatment for brain tumors. A take out Jambalaya Dinner will be held Saturday, January 31 at Central Intermediate School, 10510 Joor Rd., from 11:00 – 2:00 to raise money to help the Taylor family defray her medical costs. For more information, please contact crew members Ted McCulley (202-6848) or Morris Summers (938-5688).
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Benefit to be held for injured Officer
Posted on 21 January 2009.
On December 13, 2008, Cpl.William “Buddy” Ilgenfritz was severly injured in a head on collision on Sullivan Road. Cpl. Ilgenfritz remains in the hospital in a coma. He has a young family to support. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is holding a Jambalaya benefit to help the Ilgenfritz family on Saturday January 24 between 10:30 and 1:00 at the Central Wal-Mart. The cost is $6.00/plate and includes jambalaya, salad and bread, take out only. For further information, please contact Jennifer Sabella, 389-5177.
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Be a Guest Speaker
Posted on 21 January 2009.
The Central High School careers classes are looking for educated, career men and women to come speak and share about their profession.
The students are exploring all careers now and would like to get more information from people actually working in that field. Doctors, nurses, lawyers, photographers, bankers, police officers, construction, social worker, veterinarian, interior designer, massage therapist, etc.
If you or someone you know is interested in helping a high school student start in the right direction, please email Ms. Dykes at CDYKES@centralcss.org
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