Central Faces Test in Jesuit

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September 19, 2013 • Daily News at CentralSpeaks.com
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Central Faces Test in Jesuit
Wildcats Hosting Cox
4 Game of the Week
Photo by Michael Spangler
Right: Jivaun Wade, Austin Estave, and
Corey Guercio on defense at last week’s
game against Morgan City
Two state powers meet Friday in
Wildcat Stadium: Central and Jesuit.
Central seeks its first big win, and
Jesuit is looking to rebound from a
last-second loss to a very good St.
Paul team. Coach Sid says, “We
have had two pop-quizzes, and now
we have our first big test.”
Asked about Jesuit Sid added,
“These guys are the real deal. They
are a big time program and you can
expect their fan base to travel well.”
On most Fridays it might be good
enough to listen to the game on
100.7 the Tiger, and it is great that
we can, but it is especially important
to show up strong and fill the stands
for this game. Come out and show
the Wildcats what football means
to Central, and show Jesuit what a
real fan base is. Kickoff is 7PM this
Friday in Wildcat Stadium.
For details on last week’s game, see the
Wildcat Update on page 10.
Tonight: Sid & Dave Talk CHS vs Jesuit
Tune in Thursday at 5PM on 910 AM for the Sid Edwards Show where Coach Sid and Dave Freneaux will
get you ready for Friday's Central-Jesuit game. Call in after 5:30 to 928-4910, ask your questions, and share
your opinions. Central's Gordy Rush of Guaranty Broadcasting, a Jesuit graduate, will be calling in to offer
his take on the game. Then at 6PM stay tuned for Central Legends where Dave Freneaux and Les Bueche will
talk Central with Rusty Jacobs. Both shows are broadcast live from Central DeAngelo’s.
CPS Lady Rebels Are South State Bound
Submitted by Beverly Stuckey
Pictured: Top Row: (Left to Right) Coach Shelley Cothell, Sally-Anne Torres, Emily Danehower, Kelli Wilson, Emily Bernard, Alayna
Averette, Alex Stuckey, Madison Nunnery, Allison Flurry, Coach Luke Hopkins; Middle Row: (Left to Right) Jillian Lavigne, Maddie
Pennington, Sammie Hebert, Morgan Campbell, Amber Dougherty, Brianna Threeton, Lauren Bihm; Bottom Row: (Left to Right) Kaci
Wilson, Karlie Pinnion, Ashlyn Schmidt, Ragan Griffin, Avery Flotte, Faith Pizzolato, Caroline Nunnery
Not Shown: Lauren West; Head Coach: Shelley Cothell; Assistant Coach: Luke Hopkins
On Monday, September
16th, the CPS Lady Rebels beat
the Centreville Lady Tigers in a
nail biter that propelled them
to a slot in the MAIS South
State Tournament in Liberty,
Mississippi
on
Saturday,
September 21st.
The Lady Rebels played a
strong game and battled to
the end, hanging on to a one
run lead and beating the Lady
Tigers 6 to 5 in the top of the
7th inning. The Lady Rebels
celebrated as the student
fans leaped over the fence in
centerfield to come join the
pileup on the field. In their
first year at CPS, Coach Shelly
Cothell and Assistant Coach
Luke Hopkins have brought
the girls to the South State
Tournament for the first time
since the Fall of 2005.
2 CITY
City Center Informational
Meeting Tonight
The city of Central City Center Selection Committee will hold
an informational meeting for all properties owners interested in
responding to the Request for Information for property for a future
city hall and city center. The meeting will be held on Thursday,
September 19 at 5:30 pm at Future Hope Ministries, 17070
Greenwell Springs Rd, Ste F (behind Frog's Convenience Store at
the corner of Greenwell Springs Road and Morgan Road). City
representatives, committee members, and city planners will be on
hand to answer questions related to the RFI which can be found on
the city website at www.centralgov.com. A minimum of 15 acres
must be provided, according to the RFI.
Two Wide Rivers
To me, the Amite and Comite
Rivers feel like the two widest
rivers in the world. The two rivers
form about 80% of the borders of
the City of Central, with Hwy 64
completing the border in the north.
I kid with my friends and claim
to get short of breath whenever I
leave Central, and that I have to
pack a sack lunch and make hotel
reservations when I head “into
town,” meaning Baton Rouge.
Since leaving Central almost
always means crossing one of the
rivers, they do indeed seem very
wide to me.
I am fortunate to live and work in
Central. In fact, I do VERY little
that requires me to leave Central.
There are three reasons behind my
ability and interest in spending
most of my time here between the
rivers, and I believe most of our
friends and neighbors share one or
more of these motivations.
Recently you may have noticed
the revival of the Chamber of
Commerce “Shop Central First”
initiative now being promoted by
the Mayor’s office. Our city is
funded almost exclusively by sales
taxes and our school system relies
heavily on those same sales taxes.
So it is simple for me. If I CAN
buy it in Central, I DO. Staying
here and shopping between our
two rivers is one way to help our
city and our schools.
Most all of my friends and
family live in Central. The friends
are a natural occurrence because
I met most of them here, but my
family living here is a choice. My
dad settled on the family farm in
rural north Central. My in-laws,
at 85 and 89 came to Central
from Virginia to be near my wife
Mia. My two daughters and my
son-in-law have lived here all of
their lives, graduated from Central
High, and have settled here as well.
Beth is the editor and owner of this
newspaper and Michelle teaches at
Central Middle School. I hope and
believe that if we, as a city, make
wise choices, many more of our
children will be able to choose to
live right here in Central.
Finally, I am blessed to work
in Central. Five years ago we
opened our small administrative
office on Sullivan Road for our
transportation company, rather
than commute to our warehouse
facility at the Baton Rouge Airport.
Many careers necessitate working
on the other side of the Comite,
but I am thankful for all of the
business owners and entrepreneurs
who have created jobs in Central.
These jobs support our schools
and city through sales tax revenue
and they allow others in Central to
enjoy that four minute commute to
work.
I will cross a river several times
this year to follow the Wildcats to
away games. I will cross a river
to shop at a business owned by
my neighbors here in Central.
But, given a choice, I’ll stay on
Central’s side of those wide rivers.
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Thursday, September 19, 2013 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, September 19, 2013
Central Retailer Olinde’s
Expands to Southdowns
CITY 3
Central Church Fire
From the Central Fire Department
At 11:54 pm. the Central Fire Department was dispatched to a wreck
at the intersection of Blackwater and Comite Dr. While in route we got
updated information from 911 that the truck had hit a church and the
truck and church were on fire. Upon our arrival we found a truck that
had left the roadway went through a fenced playground and came to rest
inside a building that was directly behind the church. We also had a live
power line down on the ground. The truck and building were on fire.
Fire crews made a good stop on the fire and the main church building is
ok. The young driver was able to escape without injury. No firefighter
injuries. District 6 assisted as manpower and Baker was our RIC crew.
Submitted by Olinde’s
Olinde’s Furniture celebrated the grand opening of their new Southdowns
Mattress Super Store with a party on Wednesday, August 28. Friends,
family, customers and suppliers celebrated the opening at the new 4200
square foot store (pictured at top) on Perkins Road at Stuart Avenue. It’s
the second stand alone mattress store for the company. They first opened
in Central a year ago. This is the fourth Olinde’s store. The company also
owns and operates eight Ashley Furniture HomeStores in South Louisiana.
Shown cutting the ribbon are, left to right: Christopher Woosley, Olinde’s
online manager and sales associate; Tom Olinde, Olinde’s president;
Dr. Andy Olinde, Olinde’s board member, Andrew Olinde, Olinde’s
Southdowns store manager, J.B. Olinde, Olinde’s CEO and Beau Olinde,
president, Baton Rouge Beer Agency.
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CLARIFICATION
The following businesses/organizations collect donations for the Central Food Bank:
Winn Dixie
Central Fire Department at Sullivan and Hooper
People's Bank
Local churches and schools
The following business collects donations for the St. Alphonsus Food Bank:
Oak Point Fresh Market at Greenwell Springs
Many thanks to these all these wonderful folks for supporting our community
efforts! Please pardon any confusion about where to drop your donations.
4 CITY
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
THURSDAY 9/19:
Central Speaks hits the streets & mailboxes
Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM
CHS Volleyball vs Redemptorist, Away, 4PM
The Sid Edwards Show on 910 AM and at DeAngelo’s, 5-6PM
Central Legends Radio Show on 910 AM and at DeAngelo’s, 6-7PM
Relay for Life Meeting at Central Fire Station, 6PM
CMS 7th Grade Football vs Live Oak, Away, 6:30PM
FRIDAY 9/20:
Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM
Platinum Sounds Orchestra, Comite Baptist Church, 5:30-8:30PM
CHS Varsity Football vs Jesuit, Home, 7PM
CPS Varsity Football vs Glenbrook, Home, 7PM
SATURDAY 9/21:
Central Square Farmers Market, 8AM-12PM
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM
See you at church!
SUNDAY 9/22:
MONDAY 9/23:
CHS Volleyball vs Dunham, Home, 4PM
CCSS School Board Meeting, 6-7:30PM
Central Community Chorus Rehearsal at CMS, 6-7:30PM
TUESDAY 9/24:
CHS Volleyball vs St Michael, Away, 4PM
CMS 7th Grade Football vs Juban Parc, Home, 5:30PM
City Council Meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7:30PM
CMS 8th Grade Football vs Slaughter, Home, 7PM
WEDNESDAY 9/25:
THURSDAY 9/26:
Central Speaks hits the streets & mailboxes
Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM
CHS Volleyball vs Plaquemine, Home, 4PM
Board of Adjustments Meeting, Kristenwood, 5-6PM
The Sid Edwards Show on 910 AM and at DeAngelo’s, 5-6PM
CCF Art & Music Night at Caliente, 5-9PM
Central Legends Radio Show on 910 AM and at DeAngelo’s, 6-7PM
CPS JV Football vs Bowling Green, Away, 6PM
Pachyderms of GBR Meeting at Great Wall, 6:30PM
FRIDAY 9/27:
Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM
CHS Varsity Football, McKinley Away, 7PM
CPS Varsity Football vs WCCA, Away, 7PM
SATURDAY 9/28:
Central Square Farmers Market, 8AM-12PM
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM
Deep South Stock Horse Show, Shady Park Arena, 10AM
Thursday, September 19, 2013 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
U.S. Senate Candidate to
Address Pachyderms of GBR
Submitted by Joyce C. LaCour
U. S. Senate candidate
Rob Maness will address the
Pachyderms of GBR on Thursday,
September 26th at 6:30 p.m. at
the Great Wall Chinese Restaurant,
3084 College Drive, Baton Rouge,
70808. (6:30 to 7:00 – Socializing;
7:00 – Meeting)
Maness retired from the Air
Force in 2011 as a full Colonel,
ending 32 years of military service.
He and his wife, Candy, who have
5 children including two sons
currently serving in the military,
returned to Louisiana, where
Maness had spent much of his
military career. He currently works
in the utility industry as a director
and resides in Madisonville,
Louisiana. The U. S. Senate race is
slated for November, 2014.
Cost for the buffet is $13.00,
drink, tax, gratuity and ice cream
included. Pachyderm meetings
are open to the public and guests
are welcome. Reservations are
requested. RSVP: 225-644-5728
or e-mail: info@pachydermsofgbr.
org For more information, visit the
Pachyderms on Facebook at www.
facebook.com/PachydermsofGBR
No Planning & Zoning
Meeting Next Week
All items on the Central P&Z meeting scheduled for September 26,
2013 are being postponed until the October 24, 2013 meeting. There
were only 2 cases, and applicants for both cases have requested deferrals.
Therefore, there will not be a P&Z meeting on September 26, 2013.
Each month, the agendas for Planning & Zoning meetings are posted
online on the city website at www.centralgov.com. Meeting minutes are
also available on the same site.
Crime Stoppers: Have You
Seen These Fugitives?
www.crimestoppersbr.com
Call Toll Free at 1-877-723-7867
09/19/2013
Crime Stoppers will pay cash reward for information leading to the arrest
of these WANTED FUGITIVES:
FREDRICK GRAYER DOB 05/28/1963
BLACK/MALE
6’04” HGT / 200 WGT
BALD HAIR/BROWN EYES
WANTED FOR:
FELONY THEFT; FORGERY 43 CTS
FORGERY OF MOTOR VEHICLE
INSPECTION STICKER; FORGERY
OF INSURANCE ID CARDS
DAISEY LEE PERRY
DOB 11/24/1988
BLACK/FEMALE
5’02” HGT / 135 WGT
BLACK HAIR/BROWN EYES
WANTED FOR:
BANK FRAUD
FELONY THEFT
If you have any information on these fugitives contact:
Crime Stoppers at 344-STOP(7867),
text CS225 plus your message to CRIMES (274637)
or email us anonymously from our facebook page or website www.
crimestoppersbr.com
**Remember you do not have to give
your name to collect this or any Crime
Stoppers Reward but you must call
Crime Stoppers **
These fugitives are active as of
September 18, 2013
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, September 19, 2013
Help Wanted: Blackwater UMC
Parents’ Day Out is looking for a
teacher. High school diploma required,
additional education an advantage.
Must love children, be caring, flexible,
and dependable. Experience working
with groups of children is an asset.
Organization and attention to detail a plus.
Call Gina Minor at 261-4013 to apply.
For Sale: Tow Dolly with Guardian, ex.
cond. Barely used. $1,200. Can be seen
on Brown Rd. in Central. 202-0678
For Sale: Chest freezer, 5 cu. ft. Very
good cond. $75. 261-2898
For Sale: Brown La-Z-Boy Recliner.
Ex. Cond. $150 225-456-3727
For Sale: Framed mirror 18x22”
Decorated edges. Ex. cond. Great for
dorm room. $15 261-2972
For Sale: Comforter set, tan paisley, Queen
sz w/ extras. Like new. $50 261-2972
For Sale: Comforter set, navy/red queen
sz. Like new. $50 261-2972
For Sale: Wedding flower baskets, 2 lg
satin lined & flower decorated white.
$10 each 261-2972
For Sale: Tuff Stuff Muscle 1 Workout Set,
200 lbs in weights,10 y.o., ex. cond., Orig.
$1100, asking $350.00 OBO 261-3226
For Sale: 2008 Sandpiper Travel Trailer
291RL Exec. Cond! $22,900. 262-8981
CLASSIFIEDS
Home Health: Over 9 yrs exp private duty
home health sitter. Light housekeeping &
cooking. CPR & DSW certified. Call 225454-3767 & leave message.
Garage Sale: This Sat 9/21, 7AM-1PM
13825 Marlin Ave in Central. Baby/
toddler clothes, toys, home decor & more.
Garage Sale: 18081 Villa Trace Ave.,
Village Lakes Subdivision Fri, 9/20 & Sat,
9/21. 7-Noon. Also iPhones, Kindle Laptop
For Sale: Two Cemetery Plots at
Greenoaks Lakeside Garden #118. Value
$7,300 - sell for $6,300. 225-810-5830
For Sale: Brand new 9 pc Queen bdrm
set, inc. mattress. Solid wood, black w/
silver hardware $2,100 225-937-7499
For Sale: Bridal veil 46” L, headpiece,
white picture frame 8x10. All new in pkg.
$20 261-2972
For Sale: Comforter set, sheets,
pillowcases, shams, etc. Double bed sz.
Great for camp. $20 261-2972
For Sale: Girl’s Electric Scooter
Mint Green, Exec Cond!
$100.00 225-262-8981
Email [email protected].
Deadline is Tuesday at NOON.
PUZZLES 5
SHOP CENTRAL FIRST
$75 a month/5 lines
Email [email protected]
AIR CONDITIONING
HOUSE CLEANING
Confederate Heating & Air
Mention our ad to receive
$25 off any service call!
261-5000
House Cleaning by Janie
Openings for Homes in Central
Honest, Dependable, References Available
Weekly, Biweekly, or monthly
245-4268
AIR CONDITIONING
Fontana Air, LLC
We Cater to Your Comfort
Not a Bait and Switch Contractor
Guaranteed Quality at the Best Price
Jon Fontana - 938-7448
AIR CONDITIONING
ALL PURPOSE EXTERIOR CLEANING
Quality work at a fair price
House & Concrete Cleaning
Since 1994
225-273-1473
LAWN CARE
Rebel Heating & Air
Service-Repair-Replace-Installation
Free Estimates on Change Outs
www.rebelheatingandair.com
225-929-8944
Central Lawn Pro, LLC
Lawn Maintenance, New installation
or renovation, Landscape, Hardscape
Licensed and Insured
413-5028
AVON
LAWN CARE
Buy or Sell AVON
$10 to Start
Independent Sales Rep
Call Karen 225-328-1188
Gator Cuts Lawn Maintenance
Mowing, Edging, Weed Eating
Bed Cleanup & Maintenance
Free Estimates
225-405-7837
BRICK WORK
Construction Plus of Baton Rouge, LLC
Fireplaces, Mailboxes, Floors, Driveway Apron, Outside Kitchens, Patio etc.
Free Estimate, Call Jerome Dugas
225-261-1063
CAR CARE
Hunt’s Tire & Car Care
Central-Owned by Les & Charlene Hunt
10440 Greenwell Springs Road
Between Monterrey & Sherwood
272-7404
CARPET/TILE CLEANING
LAWN MOWER REPAIR
PRICECO SUPPLY
Lawnmower Repair, Replacement
Blades, Safety Glasses and Gloves
15151 Greenwell Springs Road
225-262-6245
PAINTING
Central Painting and Drywall
Residential & Commercial - Central Owned
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
35 Years Experience - Dependable Service
225-936-7191
THE PAMPERED CHEF
Bayou Steam
Carpet, Upholstery,
Tile & Grout Cleaning
Locally Owned and Operated
225-955-6955
The Pampered Chef
Debbie Martin - Independent Consultant
www.PamperedChef.Biz/DebsDreamKitchen
Call For Free Shipping in Central
225-262-1097
DIRT WORK
PLUMBING
CB & W Enterprise
Top Soil, Cert. Clay, & Sand
Gravel, Limestone, Ponds Dug, Land
Clearing
225-603-1440
DIRT WORK
General Sand & Gravel
Limestone, Gravel, Mason & Fill
Sand, Riversilt, Crushed Concrete,
Clay, T/S - Tractor Work
VISA
261-3953
M/C
Solutions:
HOUSE WASHING
DRAPERY/UPHOLSTERY
DAVE-CO PLUMBING
New Construction, Remodels, Repairs
Natural Gas Generator Hook-Up
Best Prices and Top Quality Job
13366 Hooper Rd 262-1234
ROOFING
Louisiana Roofing Inc.
Dependable, Affordable, Fast Service
Hail & Wind Storm Specialist
37 Years Exp. - Licensed & Insured
Call 757-8120
SHOWER INSTALLATION
Mill direct fabrics, Shades, Custom
drapery, Slipcovers,woven wood
Romans, interior shutters. 22 years
experience. Call Charlotte Harris
225-936-8649
Southern Showers LLC
Custom Tile & Stone Showers
Free Estimates
On Facebook at Southern Showers
Raymond Starns - 202-8409
ELECTRIC
TREE REMOVAL
Simple Electric
Licensed, Insured & Bonded
Any Size Job - 30 Yrs Experience
Central Owned Business
921-2633
TREE MEN, LLC
Tree service & stump grinding
Fully Licensed and insured
Free Estimates
262-6092 or 791-3981
FLOORING
WEIGHT LOSS
Ceramic - Wood - Laminate - Carpet - Vinyl
We Specialize in Job Built Showers
Serving Central for Over 30 Years
All Work Guaranteed
225-235-8102
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225-937-1983
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Chiasson Co., LLC.
Remodeling, additions, home repairs,
Outdoor kitchens, window & door install
Free Est. Call Matt 225.806.9127
www.chiassonconstruction.com
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Two Arrested for
Central Burglaries
Michael Wayne
Donald L.
Thomas
Robvias
Information supplied by EBRSO
Lt. Wayne Wheeler of
EBRSO was quick to answer
the incoming call at the Central
Substation Sunday. He could
have let the call roll over to
main EBRSO dispatchers, but
his decision to act immediately
saved a precious few minutes
and resulted in two arrests.
The call was from a citizen
who had spotted a car identified
as being connected to recent
car burglaries at BREC’s
Blackwater Conservation Area
and the Comite River Park.
Acting on the description
given by the caller, Wheeler
and other deputies were able to
locate and pull over the suspect
vehicle. Merchandise matching
the description of a stolen item
from one of the break-ins was
seen on the back seat of the
vehicle. The vehicle occupants,
Michael Thomas and Donald
Robvias, both of Baton Rouge,
were arrested and charged with
Simple Burglary and Criminal
Damage of Property.
The vehicle burglaries at
the BREC parks began shortly
after on 09-01-2013 and did not Septe
end until the apprehension of
Thomas and Robvias on 09-152013. While investigating the
vehicle burglaries from 09-012013 until 09-15-2013, it was
found that the way in which
the vehicles were broken into
appear to be consistent with
the ways in which Thomas
and Robvias gained entry.
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With the information provided,
probable cause was found the 99
charged both Michael Wayne
Thomas and Donald Robvias
with the thirteen listed vehicle
burglaries that occurred shortly
after Thomas was released
from jail.
A search of public records
reveals that a Donald Robvias
and a Michael Thomas have
multiple
arrest
records.
Robvias, since 1994, has been
arrested at least 14 times on
charges
including Armed
Robbery,
Distribution
of
Narcotics, Battery, and Illlegal
Posession of a Firearm by a
Convicted Felon.
Thomas
since 1996, has at least 20
arrests including Burglary,
Attempted Robbery, PosessionSeptem
of Narcotics, and Resisting an
Officer.
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Football Is Back!
Catch the Wildcats this Friday at home against Jesuit, 7PM
Photo by Michael Spangler - Joseph Pourciau, James Schopp at last Friday’s game against Morgan City
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and parents who helped get CHS in
shape for the new school year!
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Events
September 19: College/Career Expo at Zachary High School, 6-8 PM
End of 1st 6 Weeks, AR Points Due
September 20: Teachers/Staff Only (No Students)
Varsity Football vs Jesuit at Home, 7 PM
September 21: ACT Test (none at Central High)
September 23: Volleyball vs Dunham at Home, 4 PM
September 24: Freshman Football at McKinley
Volleyball at St. Michael, 4 PM
September 25: JV Football vs McKinley at Home
September 26: Volleyball vs Plaquemine at Home, 4 PM
September 27: Varsity Football at McKinley
September 28: Band 1st Round All State at LSU
October 1: Volleyball at Belaire, 5 PM
Freshman Football vs Scotlandville at Home
October 3: Volleyball vs Tara at Home, 5 PM
October 4: Varsity Football at Scotlandville, 7 PM
October 5: Freshman Volleyball at St. Michael Tournament
October 8: Volleyball vs Broadmoor at Home, 4 PM
Freshman Football at Denham Springs
October 9: JV Football vs Denham Springs at Home
October 10: Volleyball vs Live Oak at Home, 5 PM
October 11: Varsity Football at Denham Springs, 7 PM
October 12: Central JV Volleyball Tournament at Home
Varsity Volleyball vs Central Lafourche at Home
October 15: Freshman Football vs Zachary at Home
October 17: Volleyball vs St. Michael at Home, 4 PM
October 16: PSAT (Juniors Only)
JV Football at Zachary
October 18: Parent/Teacher Conferences (No Students)
Varsity Football vs Zachary at Home, 7 PM
October 21: Fall Break
October 22: Volleyball at Plaquemine, 4 PM
Freshman Football at Broadmoor
October 23: JV Football vs Broadmoor at Home
October 24: Volleyball vs Belaire at Home, 5 PM
October 25: V. Volleyball in Dunham Tourney at Team Sportsplex
Varsity Football at Broadmoor, 7 PM
October 26: V. Volleyball in Dunham Tourney at Team Sportsplex
October 28: Varsity Volleyball vs McKinley at Home, 5 PM
October 29: Volleyball at Tara High School, 5 PM
Freshman Football vs Walker at Home
October 30: JV Football at Walker
October 31: Volleyball at Broadmoor, 4 PM
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The Central Lacrosse Team is
registering students for the
upcoming season and currently
has about 30 students signed
up so far. Central will have
both a Varsity and Junior
Varsity team and will be
playing Division I in the Eastern
League this year against
Brother Martin, Dutchtown,
Jesuit, Mandeville, Rummel, and
St. Paul. Anyone interested
in playing, should contact
Mr. Jones for additional
Information.
CHS Student Gymnast
Excels in Academics
& Athletics
Football Photos by Michael Spangler
Above: Terrell Chatman at last Friday’s
Morgan City game; Below: The CHS
Color Guard at the September 6th
Istrouma game
Carol Crochet (center in the
above photo), a senior at Central
High School, has kept top grades
and still manages to be part of an
elite team of acrobatic gymnasts.
At last Friday’s football game,
Carol was named the outstanding
academic student athlete.
In
other recent news, Carol and her
teammates have recently been
invited to represent the USA at
the International Zwinger Cup in
Dresden, Germany in December.
Congratulations to Carol, and
good luck in Germany!
The
Central
High
Theater Department is
asking parents and the
Central community for
any unwanted furniture,
items, and costumes.
They are in the process of building a prop
and costume collection for upcoming
performances.
Email theater teacher
Karen Bush at [email protected] if
you have any items to donate or if you
have any further questions.
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wishes the
Wildcats
a Great
2013
Season
For the second straight week
Central’s Wildcats put up big
numbers on offense and dominated
on defense. Central amassed 413
yards of offense and held Morgan
City to 83 total yards on the way to
a 51-7 victory last Friday at Wildcat
Stadium.
Morgan City, a class 4A football
program, found itself outmanned
facing 5A Central after a 90 minute
lightning delay. Central scored early
and often, leading 32-0 at the half.
Central Head Coach Sid Edwards
reflected on the game: “Taking
care of the football and having no
turnovers was a good sign, but we
because that can catch up to you in
a hurry.”
CHS senior Jarrad Hayes was 9 for
11, passing for 163 yards and two
touchdowns. James Schopp pulled
down three passes for 116 yards
and one TD while Gary Triplett
accounted for 33 yards and one
TD. Leo Brownfield led all rushers
with 84 yards on four carries. The
Defense was a true team effort with
Shane Smith, Corey Guercio, Clark
La’allen, Zach Cavalier and Donald
Brumfield each contributing threeplus tackles and sacks. Jesuit is
next up for the Wildcats at home
this Friday at 7PM.
Stat Leaders vs Morgan City
Season Summary
Rushing
#30 Harris: 8 rushes for 45 yds, 1 TD
Passing
#9 Hayes: 9/11 for 163 yds, 2 TD
Receiving
#3 Schopp: 3 rec for 116 yds, 1 TD
Defense
#56 Guercio: 3.5 tkls, 1.5 TFL, 1 TD
Kicking/Punting
#82 Noel: 1 FG, 4/4 PAT, 2 punts- 69 yds
Sep 6 Istrouma
Home W55-12
Sep 13 Morgan City Home W51-7
Sep 20 Jesuit
Home
Sep 27 McKinley Away
Oct 4 ScotlandvilleAway
Oct 11 Denham
Away
Oct 18 Zachary
Home
Oct 25 Broadmoor Away
Nov 1 Walker
Home
Nov 8 Live Oak Home
Central faces Jesuit at home this Friday starting
at 7PM. This is the Cox 4 Game of the Week,
so if you can’t make it in person, check it out on
television or on the radio on 100.7FM The Tiger.
It should be a great game, so don’t miss out!
SPORTS 11
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Rebels Host Glenbrook Tomorrow
Photos by Selser Photography
Central Private played ACCS at home last
week, and they will get another home game
this Friday facing Glenbrook at 7PM.
Jambalaya Fundraiser Friday
for Homeschool Athletics
Above: The BR Homeschool Eagles participated in the CPS Jamboree on August 16th.
Submitted by Dan Woldt
The Baton Rouge Homeschool Athletic Association is selling
Jambalaya plate lunches at Magnolia Untied Methodist Church, 16024
Greenwell Springs Road, on Friday September 20th from 11 am - 1 pm.
The cost is $6.00 per plate, which includes fresh cooked jambalaya,
bread, salad, beans and dessert. All proceeds go to support homeschool
football in our area. For more information on Eagles Football, visit our
Facebook page: Baton Rouge Homeschool Eagles. Please come out
and enjoy some really great food for a good cause!
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CHS Boys’ Swim Team
Places Second at Meet
Submitted by Coach Osborne
Buoyed by second place finishes
in the 200 medley relay and 200
freestyle relay, the Central boys’
swim team scored 234 points
to finish in second place at last
Saturday’s meet.
Five swimmers had top 10
finishes in their two individual
events. Matthew Arnold led the
Wildcats with a fourth place finish
in the 100 yard butterfly and fifth
place in the 100 backstroke. Sean
Murphy had two top 10 finished
by cutting two seconds off his
200 yard freestyle and one second
off his 100 freestyle time. Kade
McAdams finished sixth in the 50
freestyle and seventh in the 100
freestyle. Daniel Parker finished
seventh in the 50 freestyle and
third in the 100 breaststroke. In
his first meet, freshman Matthew
Usher finished fifth in the 200 IM
Central High Defeats
Morgan City at Home
Photos by Michael Spangler
Above: Leo Brownfield
Right: James Schopp
Below: Joseph Pourciau
Bottom: Jivaun Wade and
Corey Guercio
and eighth in the 100 backstroke.
Also making progress for the
boys team were Collin Cashio and
Brennon Young who dropped two
seconds each off their 50 freestyle
times.
The girls’ team showed marked
improvement from the first meet
as they finished with 98 points,
which was good for fifth place.
Freshmen Emily Hollier and
Acacia Porch finished 13th and
10th in the 50 freestyle, while
sophomore
Lyndee
Debetaz
finished 11th. Foreign exchange
student Anna Johansson shaved
two seconds off her time in the
50 freestyle. Meanwhile, senior
Emerald Roney finished fourth in
the 100 backstroke despite being
under the weather.
The Wildcats have an extended
break until their next meet on
October 12.
CPS Basketball Tournament
Fundraiser Coming in October
Attention Central Private middle
and high school students, CPS staff,
parents, and alumni: CPS is hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament
fundraiser on October 14th and
15th. Games will begin at 6PM.
This tournament is intended to be
recreational and fun. It is open to
all Central Private School staff,
parents, 6-12th grade students, and
alumni. The cost is $60 per team.
There must be 3 teams registered in a division for that division
to be included in the tournament.
Possible divisions include 6-8th
grade mixed, 9-12th grade mixed,
and adult (men and ladies). High
school rules will be followed for the
games. Bracket format (round robin, pool play, or double elimination)
will be determined by the number of
teams signed up. Un-sportsmanlike
conduct at any time will not be tolerated, and the offender will be required to leave and not return. In
that case, all fees will be forfeited to
the cause.
To register for the tournament,
please contact Michele Yawn at
[email protected] or Lisa
Boudreaux at lisa@centralprivate.
org. Please include the names and
ages of each player and the contact
information of the team captain.
Send your team entry fee to CPS Attn: Lisa Boudreaux.
If you would not like to play, you
can still come cheer on your favorite
team! There will be a $3 admission
for fans.
All proceeds will go to assist
a Central Private family
in need, so come out for this
great cause!
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CAPA Corner:
Reflections
If you were like me this past week you spent
some time reflecting on the 12th anniversary
of what we have come to know as 9/11. I
heard several people commenting on the fact
that they remembered exactly where they
were when they heard about the attacks on the
twin towers, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 that
ultimately went down in a field in Pennsylvania.
I certainly remember where I was, where my
husband was, and where my children were.
(Only my two younger children, who were
attending college at the same school, were able
to be together as family.) My heart continues
to be filled with gratitude to those emergency
responders who risked their own lives to take
care of the needs of others, and I continue to
hurt for those whose loved ones are no longer
with them because of this act of terror.
Now we are once again reminded that we
live in a world where respect for human life is
not held in high regard by some. Apparently
there are those in power in Syria who think
that it is okay to kill innocent men, women,
and children with poisonous gas. Our nation,
and many other nations around our planet, are
caught in a difficult place not knowing exactly
how to respond to such a heinous act. I find
myself, once again, a little on edge knowing
that there are evil people, with little to no
regard for life, who have at their disposal the
ability to wreak havoc on innocent people.
However, I also know that we have an
awesome and powerful God “whose mercy
is over all His works and whose will is
ever directed to His children’s good”. That
knowledge brings me comfort and peace. And
it also brings me the awareness that I need to
be living my life in such as way that the love
and grace of God are made known in all that I
do. I want to hold my loved ones a little closer
and say “I love you” a little more frequently.
I can make a difference where I live, and you
can too.
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
Marie Williams
Pastor, Blackwater United Methodist Church
COMMUNITY 13
The History of North Central
Goes Back to the 1800’s
This article was written from documents
owned by The Central Historical Society.
Many thanks to the Society for their willingness
to share their wealth of information. Check out
the Central History Section at the Joor Road
Branch of the Public Library.
The ties that exist amongst the families
of the Milldale area date back to the EuroAmerican settlement of the area. Planters from
the eastern seaboard states of the Carolinas and
Georgia, with their slaves, travelled across the
Southwestern frontier through Tennessee and
down into the Mississippi territory. By 1800
the Drehrs, Kellys, Chaneys and Norwoods
settled in East Feliciana Parish in Louisiana.
The next generation moved into East Baton
Rouge Parish and replaced an earlier Anglo
settlement that had established land grants
under the British and Spanish governments
which controlled West Florida before 1810.
The population until the Civil War was about
half white and half slave. Settlements were
established along bodies of water such as the
Amite and Comite Rivers and Sandy Creek.
Two core areas existed in the settlement
along Sandy Creek. At the confluence of
Sandy Creek with the Amite River the people
tended to be Methodist and the focal point of
the community was the Bethel Church. This
was later called Indian Mound. North along the
west side of Sandy Creek more of the people
were Baptist. This upper settlement became
known as Pride. The area developed west
toward the Comite River and the settlements
of Deerford and Milldale came into existence.
Along the east side of the Comite River,
settlement was sparse and chiefly consisted of
the Norwood and Chaney plantations. After
the Civil War, the landowners that remained
faced a vastly changed set of economic and
social relations with a newly freed population,
immigration and natural population growth.
The rural community of the 19th and early 20th
centuries centered on the community hub of the
country store, church, post office and one-room
schoolhouse.
The naming of schools and post offices
played a symbolic role in the formation of rural
communities during the Post-Reconstruction
period (1877-1910). With a name, a sense
of community was fostered by a communal
identity for families who lived in the area.
Burlington is a name that appears on early
maps and it was located on the Amite River
about two miles south of the confluence with
Sandy Creek. A ferry crossed at Burlington and
a post office, cotton gin, and blacksmith shop
were in operation. A post office with the name
of Sandy Creek existed during the early 1830’s
in the lower Sandy Creek settlement. The
post office was soon transferred to Burlington.
During the 1850’s Greenwell Springs came
into existence as a resort and the post office
was moved there in 1854. A post office by the
name of Pine Grove served the upper Sandy
Creek settlement during the 1830’s. Stoney
Point took over the mail service in 1840. There
was a ferry and a post office at Stoney Point
until 1918. During the Reconstruction Period
(1865-1877) the post office at Port Hudson
served the northern end of the Parish. It was
during the Post-Reconstruction Period that
many contract post offices sprang up in the
countryside. Applications for post offices
required detailed descriptions concerning
location. This information was translated onto
maps. No towns existed in this rural area of
East Baton Rouge Parish. The names for the
places marked on maps originated with the
name the first contract postmaster chose. In
most instances, it was a country store owner
who applied for a contract post office. The
shortest lived post offices opened during this
century were the Milldale and Tucker post
offices.
Sawmills came into existence at the turn of
the century and provided men with their first
opportunity to work off the farm for cash. Until
the roads were graveled and labor was hired to
maintain them and the opening of Standard Oil,
sawmills and the cutting of cross-ties and staves
was the main occupation outside of farming.
Sawmills were located in Milldale, Deerford,
and Baywood. Wood production shaped the
rural communities in the South during this
time. The increased availability of cash due to
wood products led to a more stable situation for
a country store owner. The crop lien system
had not been favorable for a country store
owner. Men traded staves at the store to pay for
their groceries and for cash. There were stores
located in Deerford, Milldale and Pride.
The value of wood products lent itself to local
cultural interpretation through membership
in the “Woodmen of the World”, a fraternal
organization that provided burial insurance
to its members. This organization played a
significant role in the leadership of the white
community.
The Standard Oil Corporation built a refinery
in Baton Rouge in 1910, and over the next
decades other national corporations opened
plants along the Mississippi River. Men
found jobs outside the local area and many
families left. Farming became a part time
endeavor and cotton fields were turned into
cow pastures. Rural electrification through the
leadership of Wesley Long was brought into
the area. Farmers, chiefly cattlemen, organized
themselves into a profession.
Much of the local community life changed
as early as 1930 with the consolidation of the
Baywood, Milldale, and Deerford schools into
Pride High School. The churches at Baywood,
Pride and Deerford remained as the only
expression of localism.
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Help the Central Cultural
Foundation Preserve
Central’s WWII History
By Jason Ellis
On August 14, 1945, a day that captured the attention of the entire
world, the Japanese surrendered, bringing an end to World War II. Over
16 million Americans served in World War II and 291,000 lost their
lives. With each passing day, the number of living World War II veterans
continues to dwindle across the nation, and with them go stories about
one of the most pivotal and defining periods in history.
The Central Cultural Foundation is on a mission to help preserve the
stories of the men and women of this area who served our country during
World War II. We are looking for WWII veterans who currently live in
Central or the surrounding area who would be willing to talk about their
experiences before, during, and after the war with an interviewer. The
Central Cultural Foundation will video record the interview and have it
uploaded to the foundation's website so that the stories of participating
veterans can be shared for posterity.
Help us preserve the real life history of this nation’s greatest generation
and call Mia Freneaux at 413-2162 to participate in the CCF Veterans
History Project. You can also email [email protected].
Are You an Author?
The Central Cultural Foundation is putting out a call to all
published authors residing in Central. We would like to obtain
copies of your works to be placed on a special shelf at the Joor
Road branch of the public library. Please contact Mia Freneaux
for more information. 413-2162. The CCF was created for the
purpose of supporting the arts and preserving the culture of
Central and its environs and is open to anyone to join.
COMMUNITY 15
Caliente Hosting Art Show &
Music Next Thursday
Caliente Mexican
Craving Restaurant
is hosting a show
of works of art by
members of the Art
League of Central on
Thursday September
26. The event, which
will be from 5:00 pm
- 9:00 pm, will feature
original works of art,
live music, and free
hors d'oeuvres and
wine. Caliente owner
Ricardo
Barraza
wanted to take his
own enjoyment of
the arts and share
it
with
Central
residents as a support
for local visual artists
and musicians. His
vision is to offer
Central
residents
an enjoyable, free
event that allows
them to appreciate
the creative side of their town. The Central Cultural Foundation,
in keeping with their mission of supporting the arts, has joined
with Caliente Mexican Craving in this event by providing media
coverage. Come enjoy a lovely FREE evening of the arts at Caliente
Mexican Craving - 14455 Wax Road across from Wal-Mart.
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Jim and Flo Furlow
Bryan and Brittany Elliser
Celebrate 50th Anniversary Welcome Son Brady Edward
Submitted by Clay Furlow
Jim and Flo Furlow,
of
Greenwell
Springs,
are
celebrating
their
50th
Wedding
Anniversary. They
were married at
Weller
Avenue
Baptist
Church
on September 14,
1963, surrounded by
friends and family.
They have three
sons - Ron, Steve,
and Clay - and 9
grandchildren who
have brought great
joy and laughter
into their lives. They
attend First New
Testament Church where they have many close friends.
Jim is retired from 28 years of service at Exxon Chemical and
enjoys his retirement days with Flo and their grandchildren. In
honor of their time together, a surprise celebration was held
on August 24, 2013, at Juban's Restaurant, where over 100
close friends and family gathered to honor them. Almost their
entire wedding party was in attendance. They give all glory to
God for His unfailing love and mercy, which has carried them
through both the joyous times and the difficult times of their 50
years together. He has blessed their lives abundantly, and they
constantly give Him praise.
Bryan and Brittany
(Kinsley) Elliser are
proud to announce
the birth of their
son Brady Edward
Elliser. Brady was
born on July 29,
2013 at 11:55 pm at
Women's Hospital.
He weighed 6 lbs. 12
oz. and was 21 inches
long.
Brady is the
grandson of Charlie
and Royeann Kinsley
of Central and Chris
Elliser of Metairie
and Cindy Elliser of Mandeville. He is the great grandson of Mamie
and the late John Gottschalck, Sue Don Kinsley and the late Charlie
Kinsley, all of Central, the late Earl and Marilyn Elliser, and the
late Craig and Mary Armand, all of Avondale. He is the nephew of
Breann Kinsley of Baton Rouge and Heather Dillard of Pearl River.
Happy
40th
Birthday
Julie
Lynn!
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