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February 6, 2014 • Daily News at CentralSpeaks.com
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Meet the Candidates Forum
Live Broadcast Hosted by Bill Profita on Talk 107.3 FM Election Central Come out to the Central Six Wildcats Sign with Colleges for Football High School Auditorium on Monday, February 17th, for the first, and likely the largest, Candidate Forum for the upcoming April Central elections. Central is electing its next Mayor, City Council and Chief of Police on April 5th, and this is your first opportunity to meet and hear from the candidates. The "Meet & Greet" starts at 6PM when the candidates will be available to meet you and answer your questions. Then from 6:30 to 8:00, each of the candidates will share why they deserve to be elected to represent the people of Central. The event is co-sponsored by the Central Republican Coalition and the Republican Women of Central.
Six more Wildcats will be playing football in college. Pictured above are the Central High School athletes who signed on Wednesday, February 5th: Ryan Morris (Louisiana College), Gary Triplett (Nicholls State), La’Allan Clark (Northwestern), Jarrad Hayes (Southern University), Donnie Lewis (Tulane), and Jake Myer (Nicholls State). They are pictured with Head Football Coach Sid Edwards.
Photo by Michael Spangler
Qualifying for Central CPS Rebel Yell Pages 7-10 BREC Schedules Elections Announced Park Input Meetings
Election Central
BREC is having a public meeting at Jackson Park on Sullivan Rd on Thursday, February 13 from 6 - 7:30 PM as part of the Imagine Your Parks strategic plan. Residents are urged to come out and share their thoughts on the future direction of BREC parks in the Central area and in East Baton Rouge Parish. There will be another meeting on Tuesday, March 18 at Lovett Road Park.
PRESS RELEASE
Clerk of Court Doug Welborn has announced that his office will be qualifying candidates for the April 5, 2014 election for City of Central municipal races. Qualifying for the City of Central’s Mayor, Police Chief and Council Members will be held beginning at 8:00 a.m. and lasting until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12th; Thursday, February 13th; and Friday, February 14th. Qualifying will be held at the Clerk of Court’s downtown office in Room 179 of the City Hall building and at the Coursey Branch office at 10500 Coursey Boulevard on all three days from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 PM Additionally, Clerk of Court staff will be available to qualify candidates at the Central City Hall, 13421 Hooper Road, Suite 9 on Wednesday, February 12th from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on the first day of qualifying. “We will be on hand in Central for the opening day of qualifying,” Welborn said. “Candidates from the northern cities in our parish have always appreciated the convenience of local qualifying and we are pleased to continue to offer this service for their elections.”
Mac and Loretta Watts were named King and Queen of the 8th Annual Krewe de Centrale Mardi Gras Ball last Saturday. The event was attended by about 250 community members at the Palubinskas Basketball Academy on Joor Road.
Photo by Michael Spangler
Marty Guilbeau Tonight on Central Legends
Marty Guilbeau, arguably one of the pioneers of the Central Community School System, joins Dave Freneaux and Les Bueche Thursday at 6PM on WUBR 910AM live from DeAngelos. Tune in before Central Legends at 5PM for the Sid Edwards Show with all the latest on Central sports.
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Crime Stoppers: Have You Central Chamber Open House Seen These Fugitives?
www.crimestoppersbr.com Call Toll Free at 1-877-723-7867 Crime Stoppers will pay cash reward for information leading to the arrest of these WANTED FUGITIVES:
The Central Chamber of Commerce is inviting all Chamber members to their Open House. Chamber members are invited to tour the new Chamber office and to meet the Board of Directors and staff. Additionally, in appreciation of their members, the Chamber will be providing lunch throughout the Open House. The event will be held next Wednesday, February 12th, from 12-6PM. The new office is located at 12416 Hooper Road. To learn more about the Central Chamber of Commerce, visit www.CityOfCentralChamber.com. To join the Chamber or for more information, call the office at 261-5818.
First Annual Shopping Extravaganza
CHRISTOPHER PAUL BRASSETTE JOHN EMMETT HARLEAUX DOB 02/08/1971 DOB 01/07/1984 WHITE/MALE BLACK/MALE 6’03” HGT / 145 WGT 5’04” HGT / 140 WGT BROWN HAIR /GREEN EYES BLACK HAIR / HAZEL EYES WANTED FOR: WANTED FOR: DOMESTIC ABUSE BATTERY DOMESTIC ABUSE BATTERY SIMPLE ASSAULT; STALKING AGGRAVATED BATTERY THEFT; RESISTING AN OFFICER 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 February 5, 2014
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Come support the CHS Softball Team and the Central Food Bank on Saturday, February 15th at the CMS Gym. Admission is $3, but you can save $1 by bringing a canned good. From 9AM to 5PM, there will be gumbo, barbecue chicken, and funnel cakes to eat, and shopping will include furniture, jewelry, monogramming, bows, art, Mary Kay, tupperware, and Plexus Slim.
January Permit Report
During the month of January 2014 in the city of Central, a total of 11 new residential permits were issued. The total valuation of these permits was $2,536,214. Within these January permits, two were issued in Burlington Lakes with an average valuation of $170,162; two in Twin Lakes Estates with an average valuation of $183,384; one on Lovett Rd with a valuation of $382,312; four in Village Lakes with an average valuation of $241,223; one on
McCullough Rd valued at $256,638; and one in Bellingrath Estates on Keystone Ave valued at $225,278. Building valuation is the price based upon the square footage of the home used for permitting purposes. The actual selling price of the home is usually higher than the valuation and depends upon amenities installed by the builder. On the commercial side, a permit was applied for a 2,910 addition for Friendship Baptist Church on Comite Drive.
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NO Loop Through Central
When it comes to “quality of life in Central,” there is no issue as diametrically opposed to that concept as the Baton Rouge Loop. That’s why now, over two years since the last official meeting was held on the topic, questions about a Loop through Central evoke much passion. And that’s why the issue often becomes a political hot potato to be tossed at candidates during election season. To set the record straight, I oppose the proposed BR Loop coming through Central. In fact, what many voters may not know, is that while others were worrying about the Loop back in 2011 and its potential impact to our community, I was researching. I made many public records requests for Loop minutes, bylaws, and financials, and I gathered information from other parishes involved in the discussion. I did not wait to see what EBR politicians might say or how the Baton Rouge media might frame the discussion; rather, I searched the facts and presented them to my community and our leadership, equipping them with powerful tools to fight back! Did That Kill the Loop? I even published my findings in two Central Speaks articles in December, 2011 and January, 2012: In the article titled “The Truth About the Loop,” I revealed that state law prohibits the BR Loop anywhere in Central without
written approval from Central City leaders, and in the article “Loop OOPS!,” I exposed all of the legal and procedural problems of the BR Loop Board and Corporation that would likely not withstand a legal challenge. I won’t make the claim that my efforts are to credit for having ultimately “stopped” the BR Loop in Central, but I will point out that there has not been a single meeting of the Loop Board and not a single public hearing in the 2-plus years since my research was made public and my articles were published. Will the Loop Come Back? The proposed BR Loop would irreparably damage our great community and the quality of life we cherish in Central. But malicious discussion of the issue can also cause damage to our community when some politicians try to make false claims about other candidates’ positions on the matter. I’ve stated in my Contract With Central that as your next mayor, I would work to improve infrastructure and traffic flow in our city – but NOT by allowing groups outside of Central, who have no concept of what this community needs or wants, make decisions FOR us. I strongly oppose the proposed BR Loop and I will fight for Central’s right to stand sovereign. In fact, I’m the ONLY mayoral candidate who hasn’t just talked against the proposed BR Loop, I’ve done something about it – I did the research that affirmed our city’s right to say “NO LOOP.” I’m also the ONLY mayoral candidate who supported the creation of Central’s city and public school district – the very centerpieces of our quality of life in Central. For me, improving our “quality of life in Central” is not an empty political promise, but a passionate belief that I’ve been willing to work for and support for many years, and will for many more to come.
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DAVE Freneaux’s Contract With Central As Mayor of Central, Dave Freneaux Pledges:
1) Fiscal Responsibility
2) Better Representation Without Bigger Government 3) Transparency in Government 4) Preserve Central’s Lifestyle 5) Economic Development 6) Improved Infrastructure
• Implement Transportation Master Plan • Design Drainage Master Plan • Promote Plan for Sewer Improvements
Dave
Freneaux
Learn more about DAVE’s Contract With Central:
DaveForCentral.com - 262-DAVE Facebook.com/DaveForCentral
This page paid for by the Dave Freneaux Campaign Fund
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY 2/6:
Central Speaks hits the streets and mailboxes PrimeTimers New Orleans Trip Varsity Basketball District Tournament, CPS Cooking in Central Planning Mtg, Central DeAngelo’s, 12PM Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM Bike Path Meeting, School Board Office conference room, 4:30PM CPS Soccer at Copiah, 5PM The Sid Edwards Show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 5-6PM Central Legends Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 6-7PM
FRIDAY 2/7:
Varsity Basketball District Tournament, CPS Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM CHS Freshman Basketball vs Denham, Home, 5PM CHS JV Basketball vs Denham, Home, 6PM CHS Girls Basketball at Denham, 6:30PM CHS Varsity Basketball vs Denham, Home, 7:15PM
SATURDAY 2/8:
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Women Veterans of LA Meeting, Jones Creek Library, 11:30AM CHS Varsity Lacrosse vs Brother Martin, Home, 3PM CHS JV Lacrosse vs Brother Martin, Home, 5PM See you at church!
SUNDAY 2/9:
MONDAY 2/10:
Varsity Basketball Regional Tournament, CPS CHS Girl’s Bowling vs Redemptorist, Circle Bowl, 3:15PM CHS Boy’s Bowling vs Broadmoor, Circle Bowl, 3:15PM CPS Soccer at Veritas, Jackson Futbol Club, 4PM Art League of Central meeting, Central Library, 6-8PM CCSS School Board Meeting, 6-7:30PM CHS Freshman Cheer Tryout Meeting, CHS Cafeteria, 6:30-8PM CPS Athletic Club Meeting, Elementary Library, 7PM
TUESDAY 2/11:
Varsity Basketball Regional Tournament, CPS Diabetes Support Group, Lane RMC, 2PM CHS Freshman Basketball at Zachary, 5PM CHS Girls Basketball vs Zachary, Home, 5:30PM CHS JV Basketball at Zachary, 6PM City Council meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7:30PM Grief Support Group, Ochsner Medical Center, 6:30-8PM CPS Parents Club Meeting, Elementary Library, 6:30PM CHS Varsity Basketball at Zachary, 7:15PM
WEDNESDAY 2/12:
Varsity Basketball Regional Tournament, CPS Chamber of Commerce meeting, Kristenwood, 11:30-1PM Chamber of Commerce Open House, 12416 Hooper Rd, 12-6PM CHS Boy’s Bowling vs Woodlawn, All Star Lanes, 3:15PM CHS Girl’s Bowling vs Denham Springs, All Star Lanes, 3:15PM
THURSDAY 2/13:
Central Speaks hits the streets and mailboxes Varsity Basketball Regional Tournament, CPS Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM The Sid Edwards Show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 5-6PM Central Legends Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 6-7PM Jackson Park Input Meeting, Jackson Park, 6-7:30PM CHS Girls Basketball at Broadmoor, 6PM CPS Open House for prospective families, 6:30PM Postpartum Depression Support Group, Lane RMC, 7PM
FRIDAY 2/14:
Varsity Basketball Regional Tournament, CPS Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM CHS Freshman Basketball vs Broadmoor, Home, 5PM CHS JV Basketball vs Broadmoor, Home, 6PM CHS Varsity Basketball vs Broadmoor, Home, 7:15PM
SATURDAY 2/15:
Varsity Basketball Regional Tournament, CPS Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Shopping Extravaganza (See pg. 15), CMS gym, 9AM-5PM
Thursday, February 6, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, February 6, 2014
Men’s Fish Fry at Zoar
There will be a men’s fish fry at Zoar Baptist Church on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 6:30 pm. The guest speaker will be Troy Ruiz. For the past 30 years Troy Ruiz has been producing outdoor programming with industry leaders such as Mossy Oak Camo, Remington Arms, Avery Outdoors, Bass Pro, Preston Pittman Game Calls, The National Wild Turkey Federation, Primos Hunting Calls, and Head Hunters TV. For the past 4 years, Troy and former Whitetail Freak Randy Birdsong have joined together in producing on the Outdoor Channel a show that appeals to all hunters and outdoor video enthusiast. Troy Ruiz is a native of South Louisiana.
Uptown Country Things Holds Ribbon Cutting
Uptown Country Things held its ribbon cutting on January 30, 2014 at noon. Uptown Country Things sells a variety of new and used clothing, jewelry, gifts, furniture, household items, and home decor from Rustic to Victorian. They are located at 14455 Greenwell Springs Rd., Greenwell Springs, La 70739 and can be contacted at 225-227-2588.
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Pam LeBlanc Joins Heart Walk in Memory of Daughter
The following is from Central resident, Pam LeBlanc's donation page, which can be found at http://capitalareaheartwalk. kintera.org/pamleblanc614 I’m joining the American Heart Association's Heart Walk and I'm asking you to please support me in helping to raise money and bring awareness to the problem of heart disease affecting people of all ages. My daughter, Lauren, was born with a congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot. She had open heart surgery when she was 8 months old. Lauren thrived after her surgery...living life to the fullest and loving everything from her best friend, Elizabeth, to her cat, Max, to playing in the sand and feeding the seagulls at her favorite place on earth, Destin, Florida. That's where she was on Easter break in 2001 when she collapsed while on vacation with Elizabeth and her family. Lauren was airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola but the damage was too great and she passed away after 8 days on life support. The surgery that Lauren had when she was 8 months old allowed her to be with us for 10 years filled with wonderful memories that I'll cherish forever. I'm participating in the Capital Area Heart Walk in memory of my daughter, Lauren, and also to help in the fight against heart disease. The money that is raised each year will be used to fund the valuable research, education and advocacy efforts of the American Heart Association. Please join me in the fight by donating to the American Heart Association's Capital Area Heart Walk. Thank you!
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The official newspaper of Central Private School, Inc.
February 2014
Students Receive Special Recognition Throughout the month of January CPS students had the opportunity to represent the school at several academic and extra curricular competitions. Senior Kelli Wilson and juniors Trey Kolb and Lauren West were chosen to participate in the Area Health Education Center’s (AHEC) annual Day with the Doctors program. These students spent Wed., Jan. 8, exploring medical education and careers at LSU Medical School in New Orleans. Members of the senior class enrolled in Honors Civics competed in the annual We The People state competition sponsored by the Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education on Fri., Jan. 31. The Unit 3 team of Logan Prather, Easton Holmes,
and Sarah Sonnier took top honors from the school’s 6 competing teams. Two 4-H students placed at the parish show held at the LSU Parker Coliseum the first weekend of January. Seventh grader Luke James won Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, and 4th grader Sarah Israel won Grand Champion Cockerel & Standard Pullet (poultry) and Best of Show Opposite for her rabbit. Sarah went on to compete at the South Central District Livestock Show. There she received Best of Breed for her Plymouth Rock chicken, 3rd place in Breed for her Orpington chicken, & 4th place in Poultry Premier Exhibitor (test and skill-a-thon). She will compete Feb. 8-15 at the State 4-H Show at the Lamar Dixon Center.
Important Upcoming Event
Central Private School for Prospective Families: “Open House” Meet Our Faculty & Staff Thursday, February 13 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Come support your Rebel baseball team! Check the calendar for upcoming games.
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Thursday, February 6, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
From the Principal’s Pen... January has passed like a lightning bolt. We are working hard on providing a college preparatory education by taking the best of Central Private and making it better. Today, I received confirmation from The Cain Center at LSU indicating they will be helping us develop our mathematics curriculum. Next week I will be sending out an email to those that have volunteered, staff members and board members who will be involved, so we can get the ball rolling. My goal is to develop a K3 through 12 mathematics curriculum that gives every student the opportunity to go to college ready to start classes in math without needing any remediation. I have as a secondary goal the development of a program that uses online and electronic resources so students can carry
their text and supplementary resources on their electronic tablet. Lofty goals, but I think we can make it. We have an open house February 13th at 6:30 in the elementary library. I invite any family that would like to take part in a Christian-based school that has great students and awesome staff to come visit us during open house. Come see why Central Private School is the best kept secret in the area. Our tuition is below the average for private schools in this area, and the education is excellent. Of course, I may be a little biased; I consider this part of my family. Then again, that may be the best reason to check us out. Our Family! —Dr. Jefferie Thielbar jthielbar@centralprivate.org (225) 261-3341 One of the many things up for auction as part of the annual CPPC raffle dinner/ auction night was the opportunity for a student to serve as Principal for the Day. The response to this auction item was so overwhelming that Dr. Thielbar allowed not one but three students the opportunity. On Wednesday, January 22, junior Shelby Romero was the first student to serve as Principal. She was able to follow along with Dr. Thielbar as he made rounds during the day. She was also able to attend the Central Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Additionally, Shelby was able to give Dr. Thielbar student input on various future plans for the campus and student body. In the weeks to come, senior Daniel McNamara and 5th grader Mary-Hannah Varnado will each have their own turn as Principal for a Day.
Central Private School, Inc., admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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Varsity Basketball District Tournament (@ CPS) TBA Soccer vs. Veritas (home) 5 p.m. Soccer @ Copiah 5 p.m. Varsity Basketball Regional Tournament TBA Soccer @ Veritas (@Jackson Futbol Club) 4 p.m. Athletic Club Meeting (Elem. Library) 7 p.m. Parents’ Club Meeting (Elem. Library) 6:30 p.m. Spring Picture Day (Uniforms NOT Required) National Honor Society Inductions Open House for Prospective Families 6:30 p.m. Library Club Convention in Alexandria Pennies for Patients NHS Fundraiser Begins 2nd Grade Field Trip V. Baseball vs. Centreville (@ OFA Tourney) 4 p.m. District Literary Rally @ Southeastern V. Baseball vs. Bowling Green (@ OFA Tourney) 3 p.m. V. Baseball vs. OFA (@ OFA Tourney) 5:30 p.m. Beta Club Induction $1 Dress Day JV/V Baseball vs. OFA (Home) 4:30/6:30 p.m. K3/K4 Mardi Gras Parade 1:30 p.m. ***Upcoming March Events***
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Mardi Gras Break - NO SCHOOL JV/V Baseball @ St. Aloysius 5/7 p.m. JV/V Baseball @ Silliman 4:30/6:30 p.m. V Baseball vs S. Panola (@ NW Rankin Tourney) 4:30 p.m. V Baseball vs. Warren Central (@ NWR Tourney) 10 a.m. V Baseball vs. Lewisburg (@ NWR Tourney) 5:30 p.m. JV/V Baseball vs. Simpson (Home) 3/5 p.m. Athletic Club Meeting (Elem. Library) 7 p.m. JV/V Baseball vs. Bowling Green (Home) 4:30/6:30 p.m. Parents’ Club Meeting 6:30 p.m. $1 Dress Day V Baseball vs. OFA (@ Parklane Tourney) 4:30 p.m. V Baseball vs. Parklane (@ Parklane Tourney) 7:30 p.m. Class/Club Pictures (uniforms required) V Baseball @ Bowling Green (double header) 4:30/6:30 p.m. Book Fair (Elem. Library) MAIS ABC Rally
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Parents’ Club Updates At the last regular meeting of 2013, Central Private Parents’ Club members voted to make a $29,500 donation toward the 1st phase of technology upgrades. This donation paid for every teacher to have a desktop computer with internet and projectors with interface to the computer. In the very near future we will be adding WiFi in both gyms and laptops for all coaches. The school has increased its internet capacity 10 times and will soon be adding fiber optic cable to the Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, High School, and both gyms. The next phase will be to place an iPad or tablet in every child’s hand. It has been our club’s goal to help equip each classroom with those tools necessary to enhance the learning process, and the club is proud to announce that we are very close to our goal. The Fourth Annual 5K Rebel Run is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2014.
Runners and walkers will participate in a 5K starting and ending at Central Private School along a designated route starting at 8:00 a.m. All proceeds will benefit education projects of Central Private School. So come out and join in the fun! (For more information, please contact the high school office at 261-3341.) Our February meeting will be at our regular time (the 2nd Tuesday of the month) on February 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Library. Planning for next year’s activities have already begun and there are many opportunities for new ideas and new leadership with the election of new club officers being held in May. Being active in CPPC is a wonderful way to support our school, making Central Private School the best it can be! Thank you, Amy Varnado CPPC President
Pre-K & K Students Celebrate 100th Day
Students in Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, and kindergarten celebrated the 100th Day of School on Wed., Jan. 22. As a part of their special celebration, students held a 100th Day parade down the high school hall to show off their t-shirts. Each t-shirt was complete with 100 items attached to it. They continued their day with various activities that helped them learn how to count to 100.
SIEGE! Physics Project Examines Medieval Warfare Device
Imagine you are a soldier in an army whose orders are to storm a castle where the only thing separating you and your friends from unfathomable riches is a very high, very thick, seemingly impenetrable wall. Previous attempts with your normal old catapult have proven unsuccessful. For maximum damage, the catapult must be positioned within range of the enemy’s archers on top of the wall, placing your men in danger. It’s time to get creative. CPS Physics students did just that, minus the archers and the pillaging. Students had to figure out how to use only gravity as an energy source to power a baseball-flinging trebuchet. Seniors Logan Prather, Austin Adams, and Mason Goynes prepare their trebouchet for launch. (pronounced “treb-you-shay” NOT “tree bucket” as the students were maliciously mislead to think.) Prompted with only a few size specifications, as to discourage the over achievers from building an actual siege weapon, the would-be engineers set off to see who could design and build a trebuchet capable of throwing a baseball further than their friends. Lined up on the goal line of the football field they unleashed a fury, the likes of which have never been seen. Using their measurements of distance, hang time, and counterweight mass, they were able to calculate the gravitational potential energy required to accelerate a baseball to the velocity achieved by their trebuchet. Most of the students were able to fling a baseball the minimum distance of 20 yards required by the assignment, but the iron clad monster constructed by Easton Holmes and Rhett Seguin used a 200 pound counterweight to launch a baseball 76 yards down the field. —Gabe Jacobs, Mathematics & Physics Teacher
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, February 6, 2014
New Business Spotlight: The Quilt Corner
By Mia Freneaux
When you walk into The Quilt Corner for the first time, your eyes are delighted by a virtual rainbow of colorful fabrics. Owner Margaret Chair has literally stuffed her new location at the Four Corners Shopping Center with bolt after bolt of 100% "quilter's" cotton, known for its tight weave and high quality. An AVID quilter herself, Margaret knows the demands quilters have and searches for only top of the line material, because "If you are investing the time to create a beautiful quilt, you want it to last!" From selections with themes of Mardi Gras, LSU, camouflage, and patriotic prints, to patterns taken from nature in the "Woodland Trees" line and derived from Edwardian England in the "Downton Abbey" line, The Quilt Corner has it all. Check out their adorable baby patterns, colorful batiks , and a myriad of other "blender" selections in the Traditional style. "Our clients bring in their quilt patterns looking for fabrics. We'll spend as long as they need helping them select the perfect colors and patterns - it's SO exciting!" Margaret enthuses.
Margaret, a lifelong seamstress and crafter, has had long experience in quilting. She began helping the original owner at The Quilt Corner, then eventually bought it, running it as an online service until she essentially ran out of room for her stock! Her talented team of Assistant Manager Jordan, Sandra, Claudia, Susan, Joni, and Darlene are all quilters, and use their skilled knowledge cheerfully to help clients in every level of ability. They offer Longarm Services with a digital machine to perfectly quilt and bind your finished product, along with workshops for all skill levels, demonstrations, cutting assistance, and fun projects like "Block of the Month," which helps clients easily achieve sewing an entire quilt step by step. The lovely "Farmer's Market" quilt on display in their front room was a "Block of the Month" project. Commissions are gladly accepted as well. In addition to fabric, The Quilt Corner also offers accessories like batting scissors, rotary cutters, templates, pressing supplies, batting, patterns, "fat quarters", "jelly rolls", "charms" and anything else a quilter may need, even quilting themed jewelry! Seamstresses take note! The 100% cotton fabric is also ideal for dress making projects! Wednesday afternoons is "Hump Day" at the Quilt Corner. Bring in any project you're having difficulty with, and the caring staff will help you to "Get over the Hump!" This commitment to service and passion for the craft are what distinguishes The Quilt Corner. "We love all our customers," Margaret shares with a smile, "At the end of the day, no matter how busy we've been, we just laugh and are so thankful. We love what we do - it's such a fun, rewarding business!" The Quilt Corner, Monday - Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2, 13579 Hooper Rd, 315-7285. Check out their online catalogue at www. quiltcorneronline.com.
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Central Chamber of Commerce
Quilt Corner Says “I’m In”
Margaret Chair, the owner of The Quilt Corner is excited to say "I'm In!" The first thing I did after opening my quilt shop here in Central, was to join the City of Central Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has been very helpful to us. We jumped right in and participated in Small Business Saturday. With the chamber's promotion and advertising, plus the participation of so many local businesses it was a great success! It is wonderful to belong to an organization that is standing behind the businesses in the community and working so hard for our success. The Quilt Corner is located in the Central City Shopping Center at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan Road. We carry a large variety of 100% Quilters Cottons, patterns and sewing notions. Our selections include LSU, Real Tree Camo, Mardi Gras fabrics and so much more. If it has a Louisiana flair we have it! We also offer classes, quilting services and sell Handi Quilter Longarm Quilting machines. Store Hours are Monday - Friday, 10-5, Tuesdays and Thursday's til 6 and Saturday from 10-2. We would love to share our passion for all things quilting with you! Margaret Chair, Owner The Quilt Corner, 13579 Sullivan Road Central, LA. 70818 Office: 225.315.7285 E-Mail: info@quiltcorneronline.com Website: http://www.quiltcorneronline.com Facebook:www.facebook.com/quiltcorner Pinterest:www.pinterest.com/thequiltcorner Twitter: www.twitter.com/quiltcorner Member Joined: November, 2013
12 SPORTS
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Thomas Eddlemon Makes Powder Puff Game February 20 On February 20th at 6:30 the money raised will go towards Dean’s List at Hendrix College Central High School Sports making the Sports Medicine
Thomas Eddlemon, graduate of Central High School-Baton Rouge and former All District Linebacker for the Wildcats has been selected to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 Semester at Hendrix College Conway, AR. The list included 216 students out of 1,432, or 15 percent of the student body, who, completed no fewer than four whole credit courses in the semester for a letter grade, have received no grade other than A. Thomas Eddlemon, a regular starter for the Hendrix Warrior Football team, was named on January 28th, 2014, to The Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll for the 2013 Fall Semester. To qualify, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.25 for the term and be a regular member of a varsity sport. Hendrix College placed 79 student-athletes on the Southern
Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll for the 2013 fall term announced on Monday. The Warrior football team had the most honorees with 19, along with 6 of those athletes being selected to the Dean’s List. Thomas Eddlemon accounted for over 30 tackles on the year with one force fumble, one fumble recovery with a return of 12 yards during the Warriors Inaugural Football Season. Founded in 1876, Hendrix College is a national leader in engaged liberal arts and sciences education. For the sixth consecutive year, Hendrix was named one of the country’s “Up and Coming” liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report. Hendrix is featured in the latest edition of Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think about Colleges, 2014 Princeton Review’s The Best 378 Colleges, Forbes magazine's list of America's Top Colleges, 2014 Fiske Guide to Colleges, and U.S. News and World Report 2014 #11 Best Undergraduate Teaching College for National Liberal Arts Colleges. Hendrix has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. For more information, visit www.hendrix.edu.
Medicine Department is hosting Program the best in the state. the 7th annual Powder Puff game Please come out and support at Wildcat Stadium. Admission is these students. $5, but any student that purchases Thank you for your support, a ticket in advance will be eligible Bryan Hutson, MAT, ATC, LAT, for a prize to be presented before CCS, NREMT-B the championship game. All Athletic Trainer, Teacher
CHS Girls Soccer Celebrates Seniors Photos by Michael Spangler
CCA Cheerleaders Take 1st at JamFest CHS soccer players were recognized on senior night with their family members. Hayley Douglas escorted by Mother Richelle Pearson and Dad Derek Douglas; Courtney Stanford escorted by mother Denise Stanford; Meredith Smith escorted by parents Paula and Jeff Smith; Kaylee Beck escorted by grandmother Mary Beck and father Damon Beck; Tori Evans escorted by parents Teri and Todd Evans; and Anna Johannson escorted by host parents Amy Riddle and Tommy Riddle Submitted by Central Community Athletics Top Row-left to right: Kate Hill, Allison Stuckey, Menyon Brister, Hannah Brazel, Madison Brister, Rayna Brazel, Madeline Mizell, Brittany Maryland, and Danielle Satterwhite; Second Row-left to right: Coach Mindy Callender, Rylee Vickry, Kate Miers, Amari Rowe, Kenleigh Perrin, Kailey King, Nadalyn Chambers, Addyson Daigle, and Coach Kristin Perrin; Starting after the sign: Kenley Boudreaux, Juliana Broussard, and Coach Autumn Rounds; Bottom Row: Kaitlyn Smith, Camryn Callender
Central’s newest rec cheerleading squad from Central Community Athletics took home first place in the Level 2 Youth Rec Division and the “Good Sportsmanship Award” at their very first competition on Saturday, February 1st at the JamFest Competition at the Baton Rouge River Center. Many thanks to our awesome parents. and special thanks to Miss Autumn Rounds, Head Coach, for her time, dedication, and awesome choreography!
CHS Freshman Cheer Tryout Meeting
A mandatory parent and student meeting for all students trying out for CHS Freshman Cheer will be Monday, February 10th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the Central High School cafeteria. A parent and the student must attend this meeting in order for the student to be eligible to tryout. Information regarding the cheerleading clinic, the tryout, and the 2014 -2015 schedule will be given at this time. A tryout fee of $20 cash is due at this time as well as a copy of the student’s current schedule listing teachers. The tryout clinic will be February 19 and 20, 6:30- 8:00 pm. Tryouts will be Friday, February 21, 6:00. Students are to report to the commons area of Central High School each day.
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CHS Girl’s Bowling Upsets Holden
Central High Girls Bowling (3-0) proved Monday (2-3-14) that they can bowl with the best teams around. Not only did the Wildcats up their winning streak to 3 matches, but they upset Holden (1-2), the 2013 State Runners-Up. Game 1 started off a little rough for Central with Holden grabbing an early lead, 6-2 and Total Pins 790777. Central was led by Team CoCaptain Sarah LeDuff (Sophomore) with a 182, but it would take more than just one bowler to get back into the match. Fortunately, Game 2 saw the Wildcats put together one of the most balanced games of the season en route to their highest game in CHS history with a 901 to Holden’s 846. The Wildcats were once again led by LeDuff (225), followed by fellow Co-Captain Haley Young (Junior) with a 180 and Brittnee Robinson (Freshman) with a 153. Central would ride the good scores to a 5-3 Game 2 finish. Going into the final game the score couldn’t have been any closer with Holden holding a slim 9-7 lead, but Central holding a 42 pin lead in Total Pins. Central came out swinging in Game 3 and dominated Holden throughout the final game. Young
led the Wildcat attack with a 177, with LeDuff adding a 166 and Kaylee Robinson (Sophomore) chipping in a 152. Central would take Game 3 6-2 and 824-772 to complete the upset. In the end, the Wildcats would win the match by the final score of 16-11 and 2502-2408 in Total Pins. Overall, Central was led by LeDuff with a 573 series (a team high for the season), Young with a 482, Brittnee Robinson added a 432 (99 pins over average) and Kaylee Robinson’s 415. Holden was led by Mallory Bertone (181/468) and Gabrielle Reynolds (186/444). Central’s coaches have been looking forward to this match since the schedules came out to see just how much this young team could compete. And the young Wildcats responded tremendously. In fact, Holden’s 2408 series was a season high and Central topped that by almost 100 pins. Central Girls go for 4 in-a-row against co-district leading Redemptorist (3-0) on Monday (210-14) at Circle Bowl (3:15pm). Note: Central’s match against St Joseph from last Wednesday (129-14) was rescheduled for later in February due the weather closing schools in the Baton Rouge area.
CHS Boy’s Bowling Too Much For Christian Life
Just like their second match of the season against Madison Prep, the Central Boys (2-1) showed they are capable of putting up big numbers. Central ran away from Christian Life Academy (0-2) by a final score of 26-1 and 3215-2279 in Total Pins on Monday (2-3-14). Central’s only blemish of the day came in Game 1 as Central rolled out to an early 7-1 and 1017-740 lead. Parker Aucoin (Freshman) led the way with a 203. The next two games would both be decided by an 8-0 margin (1079-778 and 1119-761). Game 2’s high bowlers were Aucoin’s 226, Dylan Ringo’s (Freshman) 210 and Team Captain Jacob Garretson’s (Junior) 201. Game 3 saw a more balanced attack. Aucoin once again led the Wildcats with a 221, followed by Garretson’s 202, Ringo’s 195, Sean Murphy’s (Senior) 190 and Kevin Kennedy’s (Senior) 185. Overall, Aucoin’s outstanding 650 series paced the Wildcats, followed by Ringo’s 584 and Garretson’s 572. With the match never in doubt, Central finished the match with their second straight 26-1 victory. Central will try to keep the momentum going on Monday (2-10-14) at Circle Bowl at 3:15pm against Broadmoor (2-1), a 2013 State Final Four finalist. Note: Central’s match against Baton Rouge High from last Wednesday (1-29-14) was rescheduled for later in February due the weather closing schools in the Baton Rouge area.
CHS Brings Home Hardware From Coca Cola Invitational
Central High Bowling was represented well this past Saturday (2-1-14) at the 14th Annual Coca Cola LHSAA Invitational. For the first time since the 2009 CHS Girls brought home a 3rd Place trophy (which is also the only time either the Boys or Girls finished in the Top 3), Central brought home two trophies to add to Central’s hallway of trophies. The Girls duplicated the 2009 Girls by finishing 3rd behind Albany (718 series) and Holden (714 series). The Girls rolled games of 129, 151, 133, 144 and 129 for a 686 series (137 average). Not to be out done, the Boys in convincing fashion took home the 1st Place prize! The Boys had games of 212,
202, 162, 174 and 233 for a fantastic 983 series (196 average) and finished ahead of Barbe (968 series) and Vandebilt Catholic (964 series). The Coca Cola LHSAA Invitational is a complete team event (structured after Collegiate Bowling) in which 5 bowlers combine to bowl each game. One bowler bowls the 1st and 6th frames, another bowls the 2nd and 7th frames, then 3rd/8th, 4th/9th, and 5th/10th frames. Saturday marked another step in the right direction for the future of Central Bowling. Central’s coaches would like to thank all the parents, CHS students and CHS faculty that came out Saturday to cheer on the Wildcats!
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Krystal Stubbs Kills First Deer
Thursday, February 6, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
Come See Wildcat Lacrosse This Saturday
Krystal Stubbs killed her first buck, an 8 point, in Honoraville, AL on January 19, 2014. She is an 8th grader at Central Middle School and the daughter of Jason & Tonya Stubbs.
“Snow Day”
Submitted by Stacey Cazes
Riley and Hailey Sisung and Matthew McClung, three of Charles and Donna Ritchie's grandkids, had fun building a mini "snowman" on January 30th, one of Central's “snow days.”
The Central Wildcats Lacrosse team is one month into their third season as a team. As a club, we have players from Central, Denham Springs, Walker, and Baton Rouge, ranging from 9th to 12th grade. We have a varsity and a JV team this year. January 25th and 26th, the Wildcats played in their first Allstate Sugar Bowl Lacrosse Classic tournament in Metairie at Lafreniere Park. This Saturday, February 8, come out to the Cat House to show your support to watch
our Lacrosse Wildcats take on Brother Martin. Varsity plays at 3pm and JV takes the field at 5pm. Admission is $5 for Adults and $2 for students and children. This Saturday, come hungry to the game because you will want a bowl of some of the best red beans and rice around for $5 a bowl. The Wildcats will also be playing at home again on Tuesday night, February 11th, against Lafayette at 6pm with JV playing at 8pm. Come watch THE FASTEST GAME ON TWO FEET under the lights!!
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In Memoriam: Johnny Lee Bjorndahl Kemp
Johnny Lee Bjorndahl Kemp passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at the age of 29. He was a resident of Greenwell Springs and was a Trim Carpenter. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, 9995 Hooper Road, Central, LA 70818 on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 9:00 AM until religious services at 12:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Survived by his mother,
Wendy Bielkiewicz Kemp; father and step-mother, Johnny and Shelli Bjorndahl; 2 brothers, Jesse Kemp and Craig Bjorndahl; sister Maggi Bjorndahl; maternal grandparents, Grace and Belton Bielkiewicz; paternal grandparents, Glenn and Mary Bjorndahl. Preceded in death by his father, M.C. Kemp; sister, JaLacee Kemp. Please visit our online registry book at www.sealefuneral.com
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In Memoriam: In Memoriam: Robert Louis “Bob” Truett Catherine Pizzolato Stubbs
Robert Louis "Bob" Truett passed away at 6:45 AM Monday, February 3, 2014 at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge at the age of 85. He was retired from CIBAGEIGY Corp. after 25 years of service and was also a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Visitation will be held at Sherwood Baptist Church in Baton Rouge on Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 9:00 AM until the Memorial Service at 11:00 AM . A graveside service will follow at 1:00 PM at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Claudine Barton Truett; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and David West; son and daughterin-law, Michael and Bren Truett; sister, Alice Palmer; brother, Sam Truett; daughter-in-law, Leigh Ann Truett; son-in-law, Jim Jackson;
7 grandchildren and spouses, Kim Gautreaux, Chris and Amiee Matherne, Paul Truett, Kelli Truett, Amber and Brandon Smith, Amy West and Robert West; 9 greatgrandchildren, Blake, Paige and Brooke Gautreaux, T.C., Matthew and Madelyn Matherne, Chance Truett, Alana and Jaxson Smith. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Louise Calhoun Truett; daughter, Dorothy Jackson; sons, Gary Truett and Pat Truett; sister, Ora Mae Blount; brother, Joe Truett. He was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church and a member of the Instrument Society of America. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice. Please visit our online registry book at www.sealefuneral.com He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
In Memoriam: Gayle East Burkett
Gayle East Burkett, 66, loved by so many, passed away on January 31, 2014. She was a proud daughter, mother and grandmother first and foremost, they were her heart and soul. However, her life was "her girls" as she called them. She was born and grew up in Baton Rouge but she has traveled around the world doing what she loved most, "making girls feel good about themselves". For Gayle it didn't matter if she was doing your hair and makeup for a pageant, wedding, or school dance she gave each girl her best to make them feel beautiful. For many years she was a sought after hairdresser with a client list any stylist would dream about. When she entered the pageant world she quickly became in demand. Her goal was to boost a young lady's self esteem while performing her magic. Her years in the beauty pageant world gave encouragement to so many young girls as she demanded them each to strive for and reach the God given potential she saw in every
one of them. She was a graduate of Istrouma High School and a graduate of Cosmetology school. She was offered a scholarship to beauty school before even entering high school because of her amazing talent. She is survived by her mother Lila Tullier Villneuve, by her daughter Dawn Burkett Johnson and son-in-law William "Billy" Johnson, granddaughter Alexandra "Alex" Johnson, stepbrothers David and Rita Villneuve, Charles and Marsha Villneuve and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceeded in death by her father Preston C. East, brothers Preston M. East, Ronald East, Richard East and stepfather James Villneuve. Pallbearers will be Frankie Lamb, Dirk Higginbotham, John Bonfanti, Billy Johnson, Fred Burkett, Frank Ragsdale, Joey Mayeaux Milazzo and Tisa Payne Graves. Visitation was held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East on Monday, February 3, 2014 and at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 with mass following. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Frank Bass. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on-line in her name to the "Free The Children" charity at www. my.e@rm.com/PersonalPage.aspx ?registrationID=2209467&langPre f=en-CA. "The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain your legacy." –Kalu Kalu. Please sign the online condolence book at www. rabenhorst.com.
Catherine Pizzolato Stubbs, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and talented artist passed away peacefully at 2:30 AM Friday, January 31, 2014 at North Point Health Care in Baton Rouge at the age of 81. She was a native of Donaldsonville and a resident of Central. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, 9995 Hooper Road, Central, LA 70818 on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 11:00 AM until the Memorial Service at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel conducted by Rev. Jack Stoop. Survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles W. Stubbs; 4 daughters, Gwendolyn A. Sagona, Alice A. Hicks Wunstel and husband Jon R. Wunstel, Kathy J. Stubbs Norman and Robyn M. Stubbs Cook; 3 sisters, Francis Sims, Mamie Terrell and Carol McDaniel; 4 brothers, Gene, Pete, Harry and David Pizzolato; grandchildren, Charles D. Ordes, III, Angela J. Brigalia, Donald A. Ordes, Chrissy A. Ordes Fairley, Craig G. Brigalia and William W. Cook; great-grandchildren, Devin C. Ordes, Isabella J. Ordes, Chloe D. Ordes, Kayla E. Ordes, Paislie A. Fairley, Kyleigh A. Brigalia, Carter J. Fairley and Antonio M. Brigalia. Preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Elma Talbot Pizzolato; great-grandchild, Ty C. Fairley; brothers, Robert and Bobby Pizzolato. She was a
nondenominational Christian. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation, 225 North Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601 or to Breast Cancer Research, Susan G. Komen, P.O. Box 14615, Baton Rouge, LA 70898 orwww. komenbatonrouge.org. Please visit our online registry book at www. sealefuneral.com