By DeeDee Dupree

    Bee Stings?  Try this to soothe away the OUCH!:  First, remove the embedded stinger. Suggestions to do that: Draw a moist bar of soap across the sting, it will usually pull stinger right out or scrape out stinger with the side of a credit card. Once removed, remember, baking soda soothes. Dr. DerMarderosian, explains that baking soda can neutralize things that are acidic, such as the irritating venom of an insect sting. (other tips – Meat tenderizer, or if you are outside an unable to get immediate attention, use MUD. That’s right, mud. It will provide temporary relief of pain.  

    Bladder Infections? Flush out the bacteria:  Many people know about this but for those who don’t, try this. Cranberry Juice.  Some doctors recommend drinking three ounces of cranberry juice daily as a preventive and upping that amount t to between 12 and 32 ounces if infection occurs. Another option, grab that old faithful box of baking soda. Mix a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water and drink the contents once a day for three days. Remember, I didn’t say it would taste good, but it is a home remedy many women swear by.  Another tip is non-fat yogurt and Vitamin C (the second most popular choice among women surveyed for beating bladder infections).

    Breast Tenderness? Suggestions to remove the ache:  Our hormones stimulate fluid retention and sometimes the slightest bounce or bump can cause real discomfort in the breast area. Many women agree that cutting out caffeine can significantly reduce swelling and tenderness.  There is also belief that the LOW-SALT solution works magic.  Salty foods such as potato chips, pretzels, fries and popcorn make it harder for your body to counteract the hormone-induced fluid retention that occurs during the two weeks leading up to menstruation. Several studies suggest that cutting back on fat and increasing fiber can reduce your blood levels of breast stimulating estrogen (another tip – try the Vitamin E ease).

    Tips and suggestions given here are meant to help you as home remedies and are not intended as a substitute for treatments prescribed by your doctor.

    We have a family in Central who lost their home due to a fire in July. They have a 5 yr old daughter, Aaulora, and new born son, Noah. The first question always is” did they have insurance?” They did but that never covers everything. Allison was put to bed rest for 75% of her pregnancy. Noah was born July 11th and hospitalized July 17th at OLOL with a virus. When he was released the Doctor wanted the home disinfected so the family went to their grandmothers to stay while this was done. Their second night there they received word their home was engulfed in flames. They lost everything on July 22nd

    A Tea Party/benefit is being thrown for Aaulora. The proceeds will be used to furnish her new bedroom and any other needs she has.  Aaulora lost all her clothes, toys, bed etc. in the fire.

When: October 16, 2011 from 1pm to 4pm

Where:12221 Blackwater Rd, Central, La. 70714

Cost: $25 (includes child and 1 chaperone)

Age:  There is no age limit, though suggestion is 3-12

    Each little girl will have their own tea cup and saucer to take home, a wrist corsage, a party favor and they will each get to make their own hair fascinators. They will play a game with one prize per table (6 tables).  Finger foods and beverages will be served. You can follow our progress on Aaulora's FB pg, Aaulora’s Tea Party. https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aauloras-Tea-Party/272973562728221.

    This is more than just a fund raiser it will also be a bright spot in a little girl’s life that has been darkened by this tragedy.

    The family is Jason, Allison (Kirby), Aaulora & Noah Kesner.

    For ticket purchase contact Donna Dufour at 225 324-0851 or Gloria Chiek at 261-4844. Tickets are limited and can be bought on a first come, first served basis.

Lost car keys.  Jackson Park on Sullivan Rd.
Sat. Sept 17.  Please call 225-772-5301 if
you found them. THANKS.

Top Photo:  Mayor Watts, Rep. Bodi White, Joan Lansing, Lee Rome, Russell & Jennifer Starns, Wyndi Bonvillain, Jonathan Starns, Councilman Louis DeJohn, Debbie Dougherty, and Betsy Hooper

Bottom Photo: Lee Rome

    Lee Rome’s Great, Great Grandfather Daniel Sullivan immigrated from Ireland in 1837. He purchased the Sullivan property in 1847, which extended from just north of Lovett Road on the south to Hooper Road on the north. This property of approximately 1,290 acres was located on both sides of Settlement road which is now Sullivan road.

    Ms. Rome’s Great Grandfather, William A. Sullivan, inherited 255 acres of the original Daniel Sullivan tract in 1878.  Then Ms. Rome’s Grandfather, William P. Sullivan inherited the property and purchased an additional 133 acres that extended to Lovett Road.

    Ms. Rome’s Father, John Harry Sullivan inherited the property and was married to Margaret Mary Remahl. They had three children; William A. Sullivan, Helen (Sullivan) Wiltz and EmmaLee (Sullivan) Rome, born April 30th 1927.

    EmmaLee moved with her parents from Baton Rouge to “The Homestead” in 1947. She acquired five acres from her father 1951 to build the home that is located behind the Sullivan Hardware complex. She helped start Sullivan Hardware with her parents in 1957 and managed it until it was sold in 1995. She then went into real estate.  

    Constable Don Thompson, a member of the Board of Directors of the Amite River Basin Commission and citizen of the City of Central, brought to the attention of the Commission the hard work all this past summer of the Amite River Preservation Association in keeping the Amite River cleared of trash.  The ARBC, composed of citizens from 6 different parishes, adopted Resolution 1087 unanimously.  The Resolution states: “…Whereas, there are young citizens in the Amite River Basin with a far-reaching vision that has created an environmental awareness in the citizenship of the Amite River Basin of the value and preservation of this natural resource, and, Whereas, these young citizens have founded the Amite River Preservation Association for the purpose of keeping the Amite River clean and void of trash and debris, Now, Therefore, the Board of Commissioners of the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District hereby recognize these young citizens, namely: Grant Venable, Jacob Venable, Matthew Venable, Cade Sevario, Cole Sevario, Elizabeth DeLee, Grace DeLee, Kaylee Tassin, Blake Ashford, Kyle Leblanc, and Taylor Scrantz for their work and effort to keep the Amite River free from trash and debris for the benefit and enjoyment of all people in the Amite River Basin. Declared adopted this 20th day of September, 2011.”  Central is blessed to have such stellar representation in the form of these students who exemplify personal responsibility, great work ethic, appreciation for their environment, and sense of citizenship.  As Constable Thompson stated, “These young people are a wonderful asset to our state.”

Front row: Don Thompson.  2nd row: Jacob Venable, Kaylee Tassin, Cade Sevario, Grace DeLee, Matthew

Venable, Cole Sevario. 3rd row: RJ Saucier, President Lawrence Callender, Russell Cornette, Joel Louque, John Brass, Willie George Lee, ARBC Vice President Jerry Thibeau, Terry Louque, and Al Bargas. 

Back row: Anthony “Tony” Rouchon and Dale Zuelke.  Not shown: ARPA members Grant Venable, Elizabeth DeLee, Blake Ashford, Kyle Leblanc, and Taylor Scrantz, and ARBC member Larry Thomas

From the Chamber newsletter

    The 25TH Christmas Festival and Parade is just a few months away.  The committee is finalizing many of the details as we are planning to really make this event special!   This year we will have a Beauty Pageant in November, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Special Outdoor Concert, Tree Lighting and Lighting Display Contests, Parade, Talent Show, Crafts Fair and Business Exhibition, Carnival, and  Pole Banner Decorations.  All Christmas Festival Forms are available on the website, www.CityOfCentralChamber.com.  At the bottom of the home page, click on the word “downloads” and you will be taken to the downloads page.

    If you are interested in sponsoring a pole banner this year, call the office for details.  Banners will go up the last week of November and stay up till January 1st and will cost $100.

    Central Chamber Office Phone #: 261-5818.  Thanks to everyone who has participated in the past, and we look forward to your participation this year!

    The City of Central Kiwanis is having a fundraiser on Saturday, October 15, from 1-4 PM at Circle Bowl.  The cost is $15 per person for 2 hours bowling and shoes.  100% of net proceeds go toward the purchase two new AED's (Automatic External Defibrillators).  Call Karla Feigley at 342-5055 ext 2224 for information or for tickets.

Submitted by Mike & Bren Truett

    Central Bloomers Garden Club presents the Jackie Brewer Memorial Award for the "featured landscape" of the month.  Presenting the award to Blake Seguin, president of JBS Companies, is Dot Easley and Bren Truett

Submitted by Lane RMC

    Lane Regional Medical Center and urologist Dr. Robert Grissom will host a free prostate cancer screening Thursday, September 29, at 6:00 PM.  Men over age 40, who do not have a primary care physician or urologist and have not been screened for prostate cancer in the past year, are encouraged to take advantage of this free screening for early detection of prostate cancer.

    Appointments are required and space is limited.  Call 654-LANE (654-5263) to schedule your appointment today.

Submitted by St. Alphonsus

St. Alphonsus will hold their annual health fair “Walk the Red Carpet to Good Health” on October 4, 2011 from 9AM-12N at the church.  There will be over 30 vendors with health information as well as free screenings including cholesterol, EKG’s and Cardiovascular screenings.  Doctors will be available for questions and concerns. Flu and Pneumonia shots will be available.  Refreshments and door prizes will be part of this premier event.  Everyone welcomed.