A Spirit of Charity and Cooperation

16 June 2011

An Editorial By Dave Freneaux      After seven months of hard work Central has a new company, IBTS, poised to take over City Services on July 1, two short weeks from now.  I say short weeks because I know from talking to city officials and the management of IBTS that there is a great deal [...]

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Hope for Central Retirees Victimized by Stanford Trust

16 June 2011

    The following press release from Senator Vitter details actions which may ultimately restore the retirements of many families in Central.  Central's own Representative Bodi White helped begin this process by bringing the Stanford Victims Coalition to Congressman Bill Cassidy and Senator Davd Vitter to escalate this fight to the national level in Washington DC. [...]

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Good News for a Great City: $1.16 Million Budget Surplus

16 June 2011

By Dave Freneaux     Due largely to Central's pioneering strategy of privatizing City Services, the City of Central should spend $1.16 million less than it takes in next in 2011-2012.  In a time when many cities and states are in financial trouble Central's consistent ability to operate $1 million in the black each year is [...]

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Jessica Marie Holaway to Marry Matthew Gregory Walker on August 13

15 June 2011

Jessica Marie Holaway and Matthew Gregory Walker, both of Central, will marry at White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge at 7:30 pm on August 13, 2011. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mike and Joni Holaway, of Baker. She is the granddaughter of George and Marie Holaway of Baker, Lena Mae Aime and the late [...]

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School Board Meeting Highlights

15 June 2011

By Dave Freneaux The Central Community School Board met on Monday and took the following actions: Approved a new hire, a sabbatical, and several resignations, Approved two year contracts for eleven Administrators, Principals and Assistant Principals, Selected the Advocate as the School System's official journal for publishing notices, Approved change orders netting $4,617 for the [...]

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Donations Being Sought for St. Alphonsus Youth Garage Sale

15 June 2011

Submitted by Lynette Shaffett The St. Alphonsus youth group will be hosting a garage sale in the Family Center on Friday July 8th and Saturday July 9th from 7:00am-2:00pm.  Donations are being accepted. Items can be dropped off at the youth office during office hours or at the Family Center until 7:00pm on Thursday, July [...]

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Central Chamber of Commerce Holds June Membership Dinner

15 June 2011

Submitted by Chamber President Ron Erickson The City of Central Chamber of Commerce held its June “Membership Luncheon” on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Kristenwood.  The event started with networking at 5:30pm and regular activities started at 6:00pm.  Technically, I guess you would call it a “Membership Dinner”!  Many of our members have expressed a [...]

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Friends of Scouting Meeting This Friday to Continue Fundraising Efforts

15 June 2011

Submitted by Brockwell Bone The 2nd Friends of Scouting meeting is being held at Kristenwood this Friday, June 17, 2011 at 8 a.m for donuts, coffee, and orange juice. We currently have 3 Team Leaders committing to raise $1,000 each for Scouting in Central. We need 7 more Team Leaders AND Team Members. Our goal [...]

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Cookout for the Constitution Being Hosted Monday by Republican Women of Central

15 June 2011

Submitted by Betsy Barnes Monday, June 20th at 6:00pm Kristenwood in Central An all-American evening event to celebrate our freedoms and the glorious heritage we received from our forefathers. This family friendly event is open to the public for students 6th grade and older, scouts, veterans, parents, grandparents, relatives and friends to LEARN about the [...]

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Menchie’s Holds Ribbon Cutting with Central Chamber of Commerce

14 June 2011

Menchie's in Central held their grand opening ribbon cutting on Friday, June 10th.  They were joined by Chamber members and other members of the community.  Menchie's also held other fun activities all weekend to celebrate their grand opening.  Congratulations to one of Central's newest businesses!

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