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National Federation of Republican Women Affirms GOP Support of Women at Board Meeting
Posted on 20 March 2012.
Local Republican Leader Trains for 2012 Elections
More than 250 Republican women leaders from across the nation gathered at the National Federation of Republican Women’s (NFRW) spring board meeting in New Orleans on March 15-17 to prepare for the 2012 elections and to declare that the latest Democrat media strategy is just a cheap political ploy.
“Democrats are running around squawking about a ‘Republican War on Women,” NFRW President Rae Lynne Chornenky said. “They are ignoring the indisputable fact that the NFRW has more than 75,000 female members whose leadership, influence, skill and passion for conservative principles form the backbone of our party, and have for more than 70 years. This liberal campaign scheme is clearly a move of desperation and is simply not rooted in fact.”
Chornenky encouraged attendees, which included Republican Women of Central President Joan Lansing, First Vice President Betsy Otken Barnes and Community Cares Chairman Ann Watts of the City of Central to stand strong during this critical campaign year. “It will take all of us, working as a unified team, to restore effective leadership to our great nation. We must elect a Republican president and U.S. Senate, and maintain our numbers in the U.S. House and in state and local governments.”
In preparation for the elections, attendees participated in workshops on the national political landscape and on counteracting voter fraud. In addition, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal delivered an inspirational keynote address on why conservative proposals are working in his state and across the nation.
Betsy Otken Barnes was confirmed on the national Membership Committee of NFRW. She currently also serves as Vice Chair of Membership for the state federation.
Founded in 1938, the NFRW has thousands of active members in local clubs across the nation and in several U.S. territories, making it one of the largest women’s political organizations in the country. The grassroots organization works to promote the principles and objectives of the Republican Party, elect Republican candidates, inform the public through political education and activity, and increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.
For more information about the NFRW, visit www.nfrw.org.
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In Memoriam: Fred Wayne Rogers
Posted on 20 March 2012.
“Well done, good and faithful servant! Come and share your Master’s happiness. Matthew 25:21” Fred Wayne Rogers, 90, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Central, Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He was born in Fairbanks, Louisiana, August 24, 1921, to Fred Odom and Rilla Howard Rogers, grew up in Union Parish and graduated from Fairbanks High School in 1938. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran of two wars, putting his education plans on hold to serve in World War II as part of the Iwo Jima invasion. He then returned to serve his country in the Korean Conflict, as a communications specialist. After completing his service the second time, he returned to Louisiana to marry Marion Dorice “Dot” Malone, to whom he was married over 50 years. He was finally able to return to LSU to complete his education as a chemical engineer and immediately began his career with Exxon which ended with his retirement with over 30 years of service. His years there allowed him the opportunity to travel the world as a project manager and consultant for the company. He also served as the president and president Emeritus of Exxon Federal Credit Union. He was a long time member of Immanuel Baptist Church, serving in every capacity needed by the church, from Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Finance Committee to unpaid grounds-keeper and church handyman along with his long time friend Maxie Verbois. Fred truly had the heart of a servant as he cared for the homes and vehicles of untold people over the years, especially the elderly and widows (often being observed wrapping the pipes of numerous homes on freezing nights). His lifelong example of service, care, and giving will influence the lives of many families and friends for generations to come.
He is survived by his children, daughters Amy Rogers, and Cindy Rogers Morris and her husband James “Butch” Morris, and grandchildren Matthew Wayne Morris and Michael James Morris, sister Elizabeth Fastnacht and her husband Ruben, sister-in-law Mildred Cicala, and dear friends Nelda McLin and Bobbie McLin. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.
The family would like to especially thank his long time friend and physician Dr. Herschel Dean, his sitters from Personal Homecare Services who have faithfully cared for him and his family, Lane Home Health, and the skilled Generations Hospice team who assisted us as we navigated this life transition.
Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sunday, March 18, 2012 and resumes Monday at 11:00 AM until memorial services at 12:00 Noon to be conducted by Rev. Steve Johnson and Rev. Andy Pierce. Burial to follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park in the Garden of Liberty.
Fred had a great love for his church (Immanuel Baptist Church, 10870 Lovett Rd, City of Central, LA 70818) and the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home (P. O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71203). In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his honor.
SEMPER FIDELIS
“Always Faithful”
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Talk Radio Coming to Central Weeknights 5:30 – 6:30 on 1550 AM
Posted on 19 March 2012.
As the City of Central eagerly awaits its upcoming nightly talk show, THE CENTRAL STORY, many Centralites may recall several radio and/or Internet programs produced by Jon Fine Sports Productions throughout the years. Jon Fine Productions will be producing THE CENTRAL STORY, coming Monday, April 2 on WPFC, 1550AM, Baton Rouge, Central Now APP and on JonFineProductions.com. The show will air Monday—Friday, 5:30pm—6:30pm. THE CENTRAL STORY will include a weekly 1 hour show, CENTRAL SPEAKS RADIO HOUR, hosted by Dave Freneaux of Central Speaks, airing Wednesday nights covering politics and current events, 5:30pm—6:30pm from Zoe’s Pizza Buffet.
This will be the 7th Central oriented program Fine has produced in the last 6 ½ years. The Central broadcasts began with the Central Coaches Corner: August 2005—December 2006: on The Score, 1210AM and continued with select Central High School Basketball Games: 2006—2010: on The Score, 1210AM. Central HS Football broadcasts began on SportsGumbo.net: 2007—2009 and also gave birth to THE High School Sports Show: January 2008—June 2010: on The Score, 1210AM.
Ongoing shows include The Sid Edwards Show: July 2010—Present: The Sid Edwards Show airs Thursday nights, 5pm—6pm, broadcasting live from Zoe’s Pizza Den, on WPFC and Central Now APP and is hosted by Sid Edwards and Steve Johnson. The show will move to 5:30pm—6:30pm when it becomes part of THE CENTRAL STORY on Thursday, April 5. Finaly, and probably the most popular, are Central HS Football Radio Broadcasts: 2010—Present: Moving from the Internet to the radio, Central Football broadcasts can now be heard on WPFC, 1550AM, Baton Rouge, along with Central Now APP. Broadcasts begin 1 hour before kickoff. It is anticipated that Ward and Osborne will return for their 5th year behind the mics (2 on the Net, last 2 on radio).
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Support Kathy Edgens’ Fight Against Cancer at “Catfish for Kathy”
Posted on 16 March 2012.
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Be a Part of the Magnolia Square Farmers’ Market – Coming Soon!
Posted on 15 March 2012.
The newly formed Magnolia Square Farmers Market has finalized plans for its outdoor location. We will be setting up at Magnolia Square on Lovett Road around the big oak tree. We plan to open every other Saturday beginning May 12th rain or shine, hours TBD. We are searching for vendors who want to sell their produce, dairy, meat, jams, jellies, hot sauce, nuts, arts and crafts. Anything home-made or home-grown! Arts and crafts will be featured on the second Saturday of each month, along with the usual food items. For more information on joining our market or other questions please call Alyx Gafford at (225) 405-4110 or email at MagnoliaSquareMarket@gmail.com.
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Cooking in Central Still in Need of Cooks!
Posted on 15 March 2012.
Cooks Needed – Cooking in Central is still in need of more cooks for the big event. Call Rodney Bonvillain at 937-2919 or Brian Fife at 571-7385.
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Countdown to “Cooking” – Cooking in Central Next Friday and Saturday
Posted on 15 March 2012.
Arguably Central's largest Crawfish Boil happens at Cooking in Central next Friday night, March 23, starting at 5 PM. The Navy Brass Band will be playing until 7 PM followed by dancing to the music of Carbon Copy Band from 7-9 PM. The food and fun pick back up Saturday from 10-3 featuring Central's biggest cook-off, live, silent and progressive auctions, and live entertainment by local schools and groups.
This year's event is at the Village at Magnolia Square on Lovett Road and will feature a few changes. Anyone can use their meal ticket Saturday to enjoy the great cooking under the tent, but you now have the option of trading in your meal ticket for a bracelet that is your pass to mingle among the cooks and sample their food right in the cooking area. Another change this year is that due to the serving of food and out of respect for other patrons who may fear dogs, no pets are allowed.
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Glen Oaks Class of 1962 Looking for Classmates
Posted on 14 March 2012.
Call Bobby Miscar at 225-261-3030 or email bmiscar@cox.net
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Central Speaks to Have Weekly Radio Show!
Posted on 12 March 2012.
CENTRAL SPEAKS will have its own 1-hour weekly radio show as part of a 5 night-a week City of Central radio program, THE CENTRAL STORY. First hitting the airwaves on Monday, April 2, THE CENTRAL STORY will air Monday-Friday, 5:30pm – 6:30pm on WPFC Radio, 1550AM. The program will also be heard on the CENTRAL NOW iPhone App and on the Internet at JonFineProductions.com.
THE CENTRAL SPEAKS RADIO HOUR will air Wednesday nights, 5:30pm—6:30pm. The program will cover politics and current events in Central and will be hosted by Dave Freneaux. “This program should be an interesting addition to the overall discussion in Central. I look forward to having Central political guests and whoever else may be in the news.” Freneaux was enthused about the overall 5-nights-a-week THE CENTRAL STORY. “I think this could be great for the Central community. We are accustomed NOT to having radio coverage of Central. Now, knowing that every weeknight at 5:30 you can tune in and hear the latest goings on in Central, I think the concept will take hold. We’re looking forward to being a part of this Central programming.”
THE CENTRAL STORY LINEUP
-MONDAYS: As For Me and My House with Steve Johnson live from The Jambalaya Shoppe.
-TUESDAYS: The Central Chamber C-4 Power Hour with Ron Erickson/Matt Price live from Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.
-WEDNESDAYS: The Central Speaks Radio Hour with Dave Freneaux live from Zoe’s Pizza
-THURSDAYS: The Sid Edwards Show with Sid Edwards and Steve Johnson live from Zoe’s Pizza
-FRIDAYS: KandiLand with Kandi Jones live from David’s Dairy Queen & Tiger Express.
THE CENTRAL STORY is a Jon Fine Production. Fine has produced sports shows in Central for close to 10 years. Most recently, he has produced Central HS Football radio broadcasts and The Sid Edwards Show.
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