CENTRAL SPEAKS April 24, 2014 • Daily News at CentralSpeaks.com
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City Council Runoff Election May 3rd Newcomer Jason Ellis Faces Incumbent Ralph Washington
Civil Engineer Jason Ellis, a new face in Central politics, takes on two-term incumbent Ralph Washington, owner of Red Stick Dry Cleaners, in Central’s City Council runoff election on May 3rd. In the April 5th primary election to fill Central’s five Council seats, Ellis, a lifelong Republican, and Washington, who switched party affiliation from Democrat to Republican last year, each fell just short of the votes needed to avoid a runoff. This single race will be the only item on the ballot a week from Saturday. Jason Ellis is a former Staff Sergeant and nine year veteran of the U.S. Army and saw combat in Baghdad, Iraq as an infantry squad leader. He then attended
college under the G.I. Bill and received a Civil Engineering degree from LSU. Ralph Washington is a retired plant worker and owner of Red Stick Cleaners located in Baton Rouge. He is a graduate of Southern University with a degree in Business Management. Ellis’ eight years as an Engineer with Forte and Tablada include co-authoring Hammond’s Unified Development Code and City-Wide Drainage Study, as well as working on the Drainage Impact Study for Iberville Parish. Jason is currently Forte and Tablada’s Project Engineer for 8 DOTD and 2 Green Light Plan projects. He also authored the Infrastructure Analysis for Central’s City Center Implementation and Floodplain
Ralph Washington (R)
Jason Ellis (R)
Management Plans. Washington was appointed to Central’s first City Council and has won re-election twice.
Including his initial appointed term, Washington is seeking his fourth term on Central’s City Council.
RWC Scholarship Awarded Low Voter Turnout Expected The Central City Council term incumbent. The strength to Alicen Lieux runoff election between Jason of the incumbent edge became
Scholarship recipient Alicen Lieux with Republican Women of Central’s June Dupuy
The Republican Women of Central Monday night awarded Alicen Lieux its annual $1,000 College Scholarship. Alicen, recently named the Central High School Student of the Year, is a senior honor student with an ACT score of 30. She is also the Varsity Cheerleading captain and member of the Beta Club. Alicen will be attending Southeastern Louisiana Universtiy in Hammond this fall and will be pursuing a career in nursing.
Ellis and Ralph Washington is the sole item on the ballot May 3rd and history says low voter turnout is almost a guarantee. The April 5th primary, with fifteen candidates and the BREC tax on the ballot, garnered only a 38% voter turnout. Observers of politics and elections in Central are predicting a turnout that may not exceed 15%, a number they say would favor incumbent Ralph Washington over the newcomer Jason Ellis. Ellis, in addition to being a new name in politics, is in his early 30’s, an age group that traditionally does not vote in large numbers. However, Ellis has commented that being a combat veteran and his family having been in Central for many generations gives him strong ties to all of Central’s age groups. Washington enjoys the name recognition of being a three-
evident when Washington made the runoff despite doing almost no campaigning due to health problems. Washington has assured voters that his health is improving. Most of the candidates in this year’s elections came out in favor of Council elections by District. District elections minimize the advantage of the incumbent and make running for a Council seat a much more affordable process. District elections allow candidates to seek the votes of the 1,600 likely voters in their District rather than the 8,000 city-wide who will go to the polls.
Due to the Festival of Two Rivers being held at St. Alphonsus on May 3rd, anyone who normally votes there will be voting at Bellingrath Elementary instead.
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Thursday, April 24, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
Past, Present, and Future
Central needs a place to preserve its history, and where better than the single most significant historical building in the community? Sitting on the site of the very property where the community came together and built “The Central School” over 100 years ago, for which this city is named. Our Gym, having withstood all of the “progress” as well as Hurricanes Betsy, Andrew, I will be joining a group this week Katrina, and Gustav, is the oldest to do a walk-through of Central’s non-residential building in Central. Present – Imagine a Historic Gym. Construction and renovation specialists will join renovated facility with historical and photographs history buffs to determine the scope documents of work to renovate this oldest public preserved and displayed in the climate-controlled former locker school building in the Parish. With all of the growth and room area. Envision the main gym new buildings and progress all with artifacts and displays along around us in Central, why Save the the walls depicting the history of Gym? Three reasons; Past, Present, this community. Perhaps a display dedicated to Central’s veterans who and Future. Past – Through our efforts have faithfully served this country. Now imagine this 3,800 with Central Speaks and the Central Cultural Foundation, Mia and I have square foot meeting space with been privileged to meet many people community members attending a who are the caretakers of bits and concert or a play on Saturday night pieces of Central’s history. A grist on the 100 year old stage. Consider mill here, a photo there, a newspaper the works of Central artists and clipping here, an old school bell craftsmen on display. How about a there….and on and on. Central’s town hall meeting in the midst of the history currently sits in boxes and history that gave us this community? Future – Think of the albums and storage rooms of our legacy that this current project most senior elders.
can leave for generations. Our grandchildren with memories of acting in a play or singing on stage in this great old facility. Classes of school children who know about the history of their community from field trips and workshops they attended here. Perhaps this even could be the “Visitor’s Center” for our City, a place where visitors and newcomers learn about Central and are welcomed into our culture. I chose to live in Central because of my ties to its past. It is the only place I have ever called home, and that is why my family, my future, is in Central today. In the
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first month of the “Save the Gym” effort I have been amazed at the number of people with such fond memories of something as seemingly insignificant as a gymnasium. I have heard stories of gym class antics, basketball games, graduations, and more. But the overwhelming sentiment I have heard is “This is the last piece of “Old Central”. It’s hard to argue that point. Join us in this effort. Contact us at CentralCF@gmail. com or Save Central’s Historic Gym on Facebook or 262-DAVE to volunteer, give, or just express your support.
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What Central Means to Me Submitted by Jason Ellis
In the 1850’s my 4th Great Grandfather Maglorie “Mac” Bourke brought his family of ten to live here in Central. Mac was a carpenter born in West Baton Rouge and the son of Acadian immigrant Joseph F. Bourke or Bourg. He helped his neighbor Daniel Boone Morgan build the old Morgan house which was located at the corner of Morgan Road and Thibodeaux Road. In later years the Thibodeaux family married into the Bourke family and other Acadian families moved to the area known as Frenchtown Road. In the early days before there was a Catholic Church in Central the Acadian families of the area would pick up a priest by horse and buggy at St. George in Baton Rouge and ride him out to the Frenchtown Road area to say mass for the local people. The priest would visit after mass and spend the night at the Bourke family home. In 1898 St. Francis of Assisi, a Catholic Missionary Church, was constructed by local residents
later to be known as St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. My 3rd Great Grandfather Alphonse Bourke and my 2nd Great Grandfather Eddie Thibodeaux transported by wagon yellow pine from Greensburg to Central and helped construct the single story wooden structure. Eddie’s half-brother Tolbert Richard who lived at the corner of Greenwell Springs Road and Frenchtown Road donated the land where the church stands today. Before there were automobiles the children of the Frenchtown Road area would travel to the new Central public school at Hooper Road and Sullivan Road by wagon and mule. These were known as “Hacks.” In the picture with this article my Great Grandmother Lillian Thibodeux Valega drove one of the Thibodeaux hacks to the Central school in the early 1900’s. When automobiles were invented, roads were improved and named. The winding roads in this area cut through the property of these Acadian families. In this area of Central many roads still bear the name of these early Acadian settlers such as Frenchtown, Thibodeaux, and Planchet Roads. Planchet is a Cajun-French word that sometimes meant wood or woodworker.
Many thanks to my Grandmother Mildred Valega Strickland for sharing with me our family history. Central is about families, not government or politics. At some point in time someone from each of your families thought Central was a great place to raise a family and that’s why you live here today. Today Central is still a place where neighbors look out for one another. We are all blessed to have great schools and a safe place to rest our heads at night. My sons are the 8th
generation of our family to call Central home and I wouldn’t have it any other way. On May 3rd the people of Central will elect Mr. Washington or myself for the fifth and final council seat of this great city. Win or lose I am thankful to have gotten to meet so many people of this city. Please help our city’s newly elected leadership keep Central a promise of good family living for our future generations. Family - that is what Central means to me. God Bless.
The Thibodeaux Hack 1916. Pictured front from left to right: Louise Thibodeux (Tugwell), Marie Henry, Emelia Bourke (Bay), Amelie Bourke (Buhler), Lucille Thibodeaux Bennett, Lillian Thibodeaux (Valega), Hanging off “Hack”: Hubert Thibodeaux, Sammie and Ode Buhler
Central Chamber of Crime Stoppers: Have You Commerce C4 Report: Seen These Fugitives? Ambassador Selected!
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:
RAMON SORTO GOMEZ DOB 02/13/1975 HISPANIC/MALE 6’00” HGT / 300 WGT BLACK HAIR / BROWN EYES WANTED FOR: MOLESTATION OF A JUVENILE
ALBERTHA MARIE GRAY DOB 07/30/1968 BLACK/FEMALE 5’03” HGT / 190 WGT BLACK HAIR / BROWN EYES WANTED FOR: REFUND FRAUD; ACCESS DEVICE 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 April 23, 2014
The Ambassadors are a group of energetic volunteers that support the growth of the Chamber and act as a liaison between the Chamber, its Membership and the rest of the business community. This personal contact provided to the Chamber Membership is extremely valuable. Each month, based on a point system, we collect records of each Ambassador and then we recognize their contribution by selecting an Ambassador of the Quarter. Our Ambassador for the First Quarter of 2014 is John Kovalcik. John was in the insurance and financial planning business for 24 years earning his CLU and CHFC designations and was President of the Baton Rouge CLU/CHFC Chapter Back in the early 90’s. 13 years ago John decided to pursue something totally different and got into the Sign business. He started out working for a national company that sold Franchise Quality Signs to business owners. After 3.5 years, as an Independent Contractor, John tapped into his inner entrepreneur and founded the highly successful Greater Baton Rouge Signs. Congratulations to John Kovalcik of Greater Baton Rouge Signs on being selected Ambassador of the Quarter! We appreciate John and all the Ambassadors for all their efforts and the service they provide! If you would like more information on becoming an Ambassador contact the Chamber office at 225.261.5818.
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY 4/24:
CCSS Spring Break CPS Spring Break Central Speaks hits the streets and mailboxes CPS JV/Varsity Track Meet at Silliman Crafting for a Cause, Pride-Chaneyville Library, 1PM Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM CHS JV Baseball at Live Oak, 4PM Cover 2 Cover Book Club, Central Library, 4:30PM Board of Adjustments Meeting, Kristenwood, 5-6PM Planning and Zoning Meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7PM Live Music w/ Cory Landry, Caliente Mexican Craving, 6-9PM CHS Varsity Baseball at Live Oak, 6:30PM
FRIDAY 4/25:
CCSS Spring Break CPS Spring Break Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM Open Gym Night, Central Community Athletics, 6-9PM
SATURDAY 4/26:
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM National Kite Month Story/Craft, Greenwell Springs Library, 11AM Benefit for Elizabeth Carrier, Blackie’s Place, 11AM Veterans Helping Veterans Jambalaya Dinner, Walmart, 11AM-6PM Jambalaya Benefit for Tabitha Davis, Sullivan Hardware, 12-4PM Children’s Scrabble Club, Greenwell Springs Library, 12:30PM Spring Storytime and Craft, Pride-Chaneyville Library, 2:30PM See you at church!
SUNDAY 4/27: MONDAY 4/28:
CCSS School Board Meeting, 6-7:30PM
TUESDAY 4/29:
Kid’s Night, Free ice cream, Caliente Mexican Craving, 5-8PM
WEDNESDAY 4/30: THURSDAY 5/1:
Central Speaks hits the streets and mailboxes Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM Choral and Piano Concert, CHS Theater, 6:30PM National Day of Prayer, Grace Church, 6:30PM
FRIDAY 5/2:
Drive 4 Ur Community, Lane RMC, 9AM-5PM Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM Festival of Two Rivers, St. Alphonsus, 5-11PM GSYR Rodeo, Shady Park Arena, 8-10PM
SATURDAY 5/3:
Runoff Election Festival of Two Rivers, St. Alphonsus, 11AM-10PM Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Competition Cheer Team Tryouts, CCA, 8:30AM-2PM GSYR Rodeo, Shady Park Arena, 8-10PM
Thursday, April 24, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Lost Cat - Reward Hooper between Tanglewood & Glen Watts. Grey & White. Nick in one ear. Named “Tiger”. No Collar. Call 921-5116
“Drive 4 UR Community” Fundraiser Friday, May 2
By placing your hands at “10 and 2,” the LaneRMC Foundation can rev up its campaign fund by more than $6,000 with the community behind the wheel. Friday, May 2, Superior Ford and Lane Regional Medical Center will host Drive 4 UR Community in an effort to raise up to $6,000 for the LaneRMC Foundation. Superior Ford will have 12-15 vehicles available for free, no-hassle test-drives, and for every person who takes the wheel $20 will be donated by Ford Motor Company to the LaneRMC Foundation! (Limited to one licensed driver per household, up to 300 drivers.) The Drive 4 UR Community event will be held from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., rain or shine, in the front parking lot of Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main Street, in Zachary. “As we enter the second year of our three-year campaign,
to date we have raised $464,000 which puts us almost at the halfway mark of our $1M goal,” said LaneRMC Foundation Director Theresa Payment. Plus, the Baker Fire Department will be hosting a Jambalaya Dinner on-site and meals will be sold from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. for only $5 each! The jambalaya dinner is sponsored by Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP. Drive 4 UR Community participants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license. All test-drives will last approximately 5-7 minutes. Dealership staff will be on hand to assist with all vehicles and provide additional information about each of the 12-15 vehicles available for test-drives. For more information about the Drive 4 Ur Community event or the LaneRMC Foundation, please contact Theresa Payment at 658-6699, or tpayment@lanermc.org.
Central To Observe National Day of Prayer
On Thursday, May 1st, 2014, at 6:30 pm Central residents will gather at Grace Church of Central (across the street from Wildcat Stadium) to observe the 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer. This will be the tenth annual observance in Central. Everyone is invited to attend and join in prayer for our churches, our businesses, our schools, our families, and our government. Pastors and leaders of our community will be in attendance. Central Mayor Mac Watts has signed a proclamation designating this day as a Day of Prayer in Central. Observances will also be held in Washington D.C., and all over the nation, as we declare our dependence on our Creator and the Almighty God in Heaven. For more information on the national observance, visit www.nationaldayofprayer. org. Sponsored by Central Area Pastors Association.
Festival of Two Rivers May 2-4
The St. Alphonsus Festival of Two Rivers is coming soon! The annual festival and fundraiser benefits St. Alphonsus Church and School, and the event is open to the community for a fun weekend. Festival hours are 5 to 11PM on Friday, 11AM to 10PM on Saturday, and 11AM to 5PM on Sunday. Entertainment scheduled for the festival includes Taylor Nauta Band on Friday, performances by Legworks by Terri and “Beaucoup Boogie” on Saturday, and “Burnhouse” on Sunday. St. Alphonsus school groups will also perform in midday on Saturday and Sunday. Other fun entertainment includes “Central’s Got Talent” at 3:30PM on Saturday. You can still sign up for “Central’s Got Talent!” The signup deadline is April 28th.
There will be no auditions prior to showtime. To register, visit www. festivaloftworivers.com and click on “Central’s Got Talent.” Entry fees are $20 for an individual and $30 for a group. Prize money will be awarded for each category as determined by a judging panel. If you are looking for another fun option, try the first Two Rivers 5K and Fun Run on Saturday morning, May 3rd. The 1-mile Fun Run is $20 per person to register. Fun Run participants are encouraged to dress up in pirate attire. The 5K is $25 per person. To sign up for the Fun Run or the 5K, visit www. festivaloftworivers.com and click on “5K & Fun Run.” Festival Ride Passports are also available for purchase now at www.festivaloftworivers.com.
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, April 24, 2014
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Benefit for Elizabeth Carrier Central Rotary Club Attends There will be a benefit on Saturday, April 26 at Blackie’s Place, 10010 Sullivan Road, to benefit the family of Young Heroes Awards Elizabeth Carrier and help with funeral expenses.
Jambalaya and white beans will be served at $7 a plate from 11am until food runs out! They will deliver if 5 or more plates are ordered. Contact Monique Verkaik at (225) 975-0826 or 603-8147 or Elaine at Dr. Browning’s office at 2619000. There will be a silent auction and the band Southern Express will be playing from 8-12. There will also be a $5 raffle for a rifle, a shotgun, a pistol, and a $100 gift card to J. Alexander’s restaurant. The drawing will be at 8pm. You do not need to be present to win. A background check will be performed before the transfer of the guns. Tickets are available at Blackie’s Place or Dr. Scott Browning’s office.
Cafe Phoenicia Holds Ribbon Cutting The Rotary Club of Central attended the Louisiana “YOUNG HEROES” 2014 Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 16th at the Renaissance Hotel. The Central Rotary members attending the event were Roger and Kathy Denson, Lucky and Juanita Ross, Melanie Ross Alexander, Cade Ross, and Olivia Alexander. The Young Heroes Program was created by the LPD and the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge to award students who do exceptionally well in the classroom, make a huge difference in their community, or have shown great courage in overcoming adversity in their own lives. If you would like information on becoming a Rotary Member contact President Daniel Newman at 225.261.8262.
Cafe Phoenicia held their ribbon cutting on March 22 at 2:00 pm. They are located at 14319 Wax Rd in Central Square and can be reached at (225) 302 5443. Cafe Phoenicia serves Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. They are open Monday - Thursday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Friday - Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Spiritual Yoga will be offered on Tuesday evenings at Blackwater UMC starting on May 13th from 6-7 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please call Nancy Westfall at 225-223-2574 if you have questions or to register. There is no charge for the class but donations toward the Prayer Garden are accepted. All you need is a yoga mat and comfortable clothing!
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Eight CHS Bowlers Make All-District Teams
Top L-R: Sean Murphy, Dylan Ringo, Haley Young. Middle L-R: Parker Aucoin, Kaylee Robinson, Brittnee Robinson. Bottom L-R: Jacob Garretson, Sarah Leduff
BOYS 2014 BR DISTRICT 5A (NORTH) 1st TEAM Jacob Garretson, Junior (210, 23-10) and DISTRICT MVP Parker Aucoin, Freshman (201, 24-9)
GIRLS 2014 BR DISTRICT 1st TEAM Haley Young, Junior (180, 29-4) and DISTRICT MVP Sarah Leduff, Sophomore (169, 26-7)
2nd TEAM Dylan Ringo, Freshman (186, 25-8) Sean Murphy, Senior (178, 22-4)
2nd TEAM Kaylee Robinson, Sophomore (145, 23.5-9.5) Brittnee Robinson, Freshman (134, 27-6)
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Central Bulldogs Win Crawfish Classic and Grand Slam Tournament
The Central Bulldogs 8U Coaches Pitch Team won 1st place in the USSSA Crawfish Classic, XII in Lafayette, April 12th and 13th. Pictured in the 1st Row: Coaches Clint Artieta, Eric Rabalais, Glenn Thompson. Pictured in the 2nd Row: Cameron Patterson, Brody Artieta, Trip Dobson, James Vines, Clayton Kimball and Jack Thompson. 3rd Row: Garrett Rabalais, BJ Collins, Ty Schaffer, Kyle Veal and Reese Taylor. The Bulldogs also won 1st place in the Grand Slam Stix Bat Co. Woodbat Event Tournament at Cypress Mounds on March 29th and 30th. Pictured in the 1st Row: Coaches Clint Artieta, Glen Thompson and Eric Rabalais. Pictured in the 2nd Row: Trip Dobson, Ty Shaffer, Clayton Kimball, Jack Thompson, Brody Artieta and James Vines. 3rd Row: Garrett Rabalais, BJ Collins, Kyle Veal, Reece Taylor and Cameron Patterson.
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CHS Baseball Honors Seniors on Senior Night
Central High Baseball honored the seniors on the team at their senior game on Saturday, April 19th. The seniors are pictured here with their families. Photos by Michael Spangler.
Jansen Browning
Dillon Danton
Preston Fondren
Ryan Morris
Caleb Harris
Cole Edgens
Kevin Dunn
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Thursday, April 24, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
CHS Wrestlers Compete in CHS Baseball Senior Night “Night of Champions”
Dillon Dantin was injured in a previous game, but was put on 2nd base for the first pitch of his last home game as a senior.
All photos on this page taken by Michael Spangler
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, April 24, 2014
Big Band Theory
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Central Wildcat Baseball Team Eyes a District Title
CHS Varsity Baseball 2014
By Mia Freneaux
Talking to James Henderson, Musical Coordinator for the Central Community School System and Marching Band Director for Central High School, the excitement is palpable. Mr. Henderson was hired last year to oversee the music programs throughout the Central system. He hit the ground running, and the music programs are reflecting his energy and passion. “I was new last year, it was different,” he shares. “This year it’s been amazing from the get-go. I could tell everyone really understood what was going on. They bought in to the way that I do things and really wanted it to succeed.” This year the Marching Band has received Superiors in competition for the Color Guard, Drum Line, and Drum Major and has experienced great growth. Part of the success is due to the hiring of a new Band Director at the middle school, Thomas Huckaby. His unique teaching style has fueled enthusiasm among middle schoolers, preparing them for a successful high school band career. 8th graders are invited to play with the high school band’s pregame performance, and sit with the band in the stands. The “Ice Breaker” Is an event held in the spring, when upcoming 9th graders play with the band while their parents meet with the Wildcat Spirit Organization, the parent support group. So before a 9th grader ever arrives at Band Camp in the summer, they have already met people, played with their bandmates, and have parents who are already aware of opportunities to help. In addition, Mr. Henderson arranged with a music company to do two separate recruiting events with the 5th grade. The company came in and presented all the different instruments. Every 5th grader was allowed to play an instrument. Mr. Henderson credits the support of Rhonda Taylor and Jason Fountain for the great result these efforts produced. Mr. Henderson is also
very appreciative of his Wildcat Spirit Organization. “There is no way I could have done any of this without the support of the Band parents. They are the most important thing about this program, and we have an amazing group. They have helped me out by being there to volunteer their time. They’re my “right hand man”. He also is extremely proud of the reason for all of this effort: his students. He credits their efforts with creating what he calls a “family”. “It’s all about Family. It’s about being positive, being encouraging. If someone makes a mistake, everyone else is right behind them, saying, ‘It’s ok, we’ll do better next time.’ I sit back and can watch them foster this atmosphere of positive family. When students come into this bandroom, they feel like they belong.” The Central High School Choir, under the direction of Mary Turner, has also experienced great success, with Superiors in their competitions. The middle school choir, under the direction of Trey Miller, is going to Walt Disney World in competition this week. Both programs have experienced growth and great improvement. The perennial favorite Central High Jazz Band, under the direction of Patrick Bordelon, has just achieved Superiors at the Loyola University Jazz Festival. The Concert Band will be traveling to Tennessee to compete in the Smoky Mountain Music Festival. With all of this amazing success, the excitement just continues to grow. As Mr. Henderson says, “Get ready because some really awesome things are about to hit. I’m very excited about it. We wanted to be a superior performing arts community, and to do that you’ve got to be superior everywhere. This year, we’ve achieved that.” The CHS Band Concert will be held on May 6, with the Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Concert Band performing. Come out and hear what all the buzz is about!
CHS JV Baseball 2014
CHS Freshman Baseball 2014 By Coach Mike Forbes, Photos by Michael Spangler
4/17/14: Extra-inning thriller favors the Central Wildcats, 3-2 winners over Zachary The game between the Central Wildcats and the Zachary Broncos took 13 innings to complete, but when the last out was recorded the Central Wildcats emerged with a 3-2 victory. With the game scoreless in the fifth inning Brennan Fontenot came to the plate and singled, plating Cole Edgens and Adam Porche. Jordan Wilkins led the Wildcats’ offensive threat, as he got on base three times in the game. He also drove in one runner. He singled in the sixth inning and doubled in the thirteenth inning which was the eventual game winning RBI. Caleb Harris got the win in relief for the Wildcats. Caleb pitched the 8th through the 13th inning and allowed no runs on, no hits. He relieved starter Preston Fondren who only gave up two runs in 7 innings pitched with 7 stikeouts. 4/19/14: The Central Wildcats offense too much for Broadmoor in 11-1 rout The Central Wildcats shut the door early on Broadmoor, capturing an 11-1 senior day victory on Saturday at Central. The game was decided quickly as the Wildcats exerted their will early with eight runs in the first three innings. An RBI single by James Schopp in the first inning, an RBI single by Cole Edgens, and an RBI double by Schopp during the second inning helped the Wildcats put some runs on the board early. Caleb Harris had two extra-base hits for Central. He doubled in the second inning and tripled in the fourth inning. Bubba Dunn also helped in the attack going 3 for 4 with 3 RBI. Ryan Morris shut down Broadmoor while he was on the hill. Broadmoor managed just one hit off of Morris, who allowed no earned runs, walked three, and struck out 10 during his four innings of work. 4/22/14: The Central Wildcats Varsity defeat Walker 3-2 Chris Chambliss went 2-4 and hit a towering 2-run home run as the Central Wildcats took home a 3-2 victory over Walker in seven innings at Walker on Tuesday. Chambliss homered in the third inning and singled in the seventh inning. Cole Edgens got it done on the hill on the way to a win. He allowed two runs over five innings. He struck out three, walked three and surrendered six hits. Wildcat closer Cameron Polk put away the final six outs to record the save and preserve the victory. The Central Wildcats Varsity jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the third. Chris homered, plating Brady Jones after a single by Jordan Wilkins got things started. The Wildcats finish the regular season this Thursday at Live Oak at 6:30. With a Central win and a Denham Springs loss, the Wildcats will be guaranteed a share of the district title going into the playoffs next week.
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For Sale: Radio Flyer red wagon w/ seats. $70 obo 571-7956 For Sale: 3 CC Lockwood prints. Elk, Canada Geese, Whitetail Deer, $75 each. 571-7956 For Sale: Hatteras hammock. Used once. Very clean. $100 obo 571-7956 For Sale: Man’s all-weather coat w/ liner. 42-S. $80 obo. 571-7956
For Sale: Armoire style Entertainment Center. Oak Finish. $40 Call 954-0218
Help Wanted: Nursery worker needed. First Baptist Church Central is now accepting applications/resumes MondayThursday at 9676 Sullivan Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70818. (225) 261-3722 Garage Sale: Indian Mound subdivision-wide sale. Sat April 26 8-2 Garage Sale: Bridlewood Subdivision sales. April 25th and 26th, Fri and Sat. Look for signs, at least 4 or more sales Garage Sale: 18127 Planchet Rd. Sat. April 26, 6-2. Baby items, girl and boy toddler clothes, housewares
For Sale: Howard Miller Model # 620182 Chiming Wall Clock, new in box. Garage Sale: BIG YARD SALE - Sat., 4/26 - 7:30-2:30, 12206 Core Lane Usually $800. Now $450. Call 261-6177 No early birds! Everything must go! For Sale: 2000 Mazda pickup. Garage Sale: Citywide Yard Sale Excellent condition. Asking $4000. Will Sat, May 3 @ Palubinskas Basketball negotiate. 225-306-5800 Academy, 10510 Joor Rd. Booths available. Call 252-2466 for details. Vacation Rental: Vacation on the MS Gulf Coast. Beautiful condo 2 bed, 2 1/2 Garage Sale: Galilee Baptist Church is bath, balcony w/ocean view, furnished. having a garage sale to help our youth Week-end, weekly, monthly rates 225 go to camp Saturday, April 26, from 938 8601, 225 324 0973 7am to 2pm in the Family Life Center.
Email classifieds@centralspeaks.com. Deadline for all classifieds is Tuesday at NOON. Real estate and professional classifieds cost $10 for 3 lines, plus $3 per extra line. Other classifieds are free.
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Thursday, April 24, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
Operation New Glory In 2012 the Louisiana Senate officially declared the month of May as "Military Appreciation Month." Operation New Glory is designed to replace worn/ torn or unserviceable American flags to support our military. The Central Geaux Seven Chapter of Blue Star Moms, partnering with the Military Advocacy Project of Louisiana, will replace your worn flag! Our goal is to have ALL of the Central community proudly displaying American flags in May. Please let us know if we can deliver a new 3x5 American flag to you - bsmomla@ hotmail.com
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Confederate Heating & Air Mention our ad to receive $25 off any service call! 261-5000
GROUNDS PRO Lawn - Landscape - Bush Hog Commercial & Residential (225) 281-9296
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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
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$200-$300 For Wrecked or Junk Cars More for New or Running Cars LA CASH 4 YOUR WRECKED CARS 225-715-4852
Gator Cuts Lawn Maintenance Mowing, Edging, Weed Eating Bed Cleanup & Maintenance Free Estimates. Licensed and Insured. 225-588-9185
BRICK WORK Construction Plus of Baton Rouge Fireplaces, Mailboxes, Floors, Driveway Apron, Outside Kitchens, Patio, etc. Free Estimate. Call Jerome Dugas 225-261-1063
CARPET/TILE CLEANING Bayou Steam Carpet, Upholstery, Tile & Grout Cleaning Locally Owned and Operated 225-955-6955
DIRT WORK General Sand & Gravel Limestone, Gravel, Mason & Fill Sand, Riversilt, Crushed Concrete, Clay, T/S - Tractor Work VISA 261-3953 M/C
DRAPERY/UPHOLSTERY Mill direct fabrics, Shades, Custom drapery, Slipcovers,woven wood Romans, interior shutters. 22 years experience. Call Charlotte Harris 225-936-8649
ELECTRIC Simple Electric Licensed, Insured & Bonded Any Size Job - 30 Yrs Experience Central Owned Business 921-2633
HOME IMPROVEMENT Chiasson Co., LLC. Remodeling, additions, home repairs, Outdoor kitchens, window & door install Free Est. Call Matt 225.806.9127 www.chiassonconstruction.com
LAWN CARE Tree of Life Lawn & Landscaping Professional Lawn Care Landscape Renewal & Maintenance, New Construction Licensed, Free Consultations Call James Coates: 225-301-4971
LAWN CARE Ponthier’s Lawn Care, LLC Lawn Maintenance & Care Licensed & Insured, Central Owned No Contracts, Free Estimates Leave Message: 318-359-4394, 225-505-8834
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 Interior & Exterior - Central Owned Popcorn Ceiling Removal 35 Years Experience - Dependable Service 225-936-7191
PLUMBING DAVE-CO PLUMBING New Construction, Remodels, Repairs Natural Gas Generator Hook-Up Best Prices and Top Quality Job 13366 Hooper Rd 262-1234
TREE REMOVAL Tiger Tree Services, LLC Best Rates Guaranteed 37 Year Licensed Arborist Lifetime Central Resident 284-7678 or 261-3896
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ALL PURPOSE EXTERIOR CLEANING Quality work at a fair price House & concrete cleaning Affordable House Washing Since 1994 225-273-1473
TREE MEN, LLC Tree service & stump grinding Fully Licensed and insured Free Estimates 262-6092 or 791-3981
SCHOOL 11
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, April 24, 2014
CIS 4th Graders Participate in Tar Wars Program
The Central High School Choral and Piano programs will be presenting a spring concert on May 1. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the CHS theater and is free to the public.
CHS Art Students Paint Louisiana Themed Mural
Fourth graders at Central Intermediate School participated in Tar Wars, a tobacco-free education program from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Tar Wars is designed for fourth grade students and is presented by health care professionals and educators. Pictured are Dr. A. Watts, Mattie Edwards, Abby Sanchez, Zach Carline, Dalen Gales & Dr. D. Valentine.
CHS Dates to Remember
April 18-25: Easter Break April 29: Awards Ceremony, 8PM May 6: CHS Band Concert, 7PM May 8: Last Day for Seniors PTO Meeting, 6:30PM May 18: Baccalaureate
May 20: Mandatory Graduation Practice, 9AM Graduation, 6:30PM at Bethany May 21: Early Dismissal for Finals May 22: Early Dismissal for Finals Final Day for Students
Submitted by Gina Smiley
The Talented Visual Art department of Central High School recently presented the completed mural of a Louisiana landscape scene to Mrs. Dawn Bogan, Food Service Manager of Central High School. The Painting was designed by the Talented Art Senior students of Mrs. Marcia Eisworth and painted by Talented Art Seniors Matthew Guidry and Or’Ron Clark. The Talented Art Program in the Central School District provides instructional services to students who have been identified by state assessment as having artistic commitment, possessing above average creativity, and advanced artistic skills.
Gafford Builders, Inc. inviteS you to the 2014 Parade of Homes
Gafford Builders, Inc. will be featuring one of their beautiful homes in this year’s Capital Regions Builders Association’s Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes is a citywide open house for those considering building a home. It is a great way to see what the current trends are and to meet with your local builder, Dwayne Gafford. Dwayne and Dana Gafford and Alyx Gafford Routh invite you to take a tour in one of their most beautiful homes yet located in Central’s hottest new subdivision Twin Lakes Estates.
April 26th-27th and May 3rd-4th, Saturdays, 11am to 5 pm Sundays, 1 pm to -5 pm Twin Lakes Estates subdivision is located on Denham Road Gafford Builders also builds custom homes on your land. We draw our plans in house and can customize any plan to fit your family’s needs. We build each home as if it were for our own family, always adhering to our motto - “integrity first, quality throughout”. Come by the Parade or call today and let us show you how easy building your dream home can be. Phone: 225-261-6185 Email: gaffordbuilders@gmail.com Website: www.gaffordbuilders.com
TIP OF THE MONTH:
Relieve wasp sting pain with WD-40. That’s right WD-40 now has another use. For fast relief from bee, wasp or hornet sting spray a little WD directly on the bite or sting. It will take “Ouch” right out.
12 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Theo and Brandi Ilboudo Welcome Daughter Adleigh
Theo and Brandi (Levert) Ilboudo proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Adleigh Johana. She was born on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 12:17 p.m. at Ochsner Family Birthing Center in Baton Rouge. Adleigh weighed 7 lbs 14 oz and was 20.5 in long. The proud grandparents are Bonnie and the late Rickey Levert of Central and Johana and the late Ernest Ilboudo of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Newborn photography was done by Amanda Causey Photography.
Bubba and Margaret Wascom Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Bubba and Margaret Wascom of Central celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a celebration with family and long time, dear friends on April 5 at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Melanie. The party was given by the couple’s three sons, Woody, Matt, and Howard. The couple was married on April 4, 1964 at Winbourne Baptist Church. She was the former Margaret Bankston.
In Memoriam: Horace Sumner
Horace D. Sumner, 85, of Central, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 7, 2014. He retired in 1985 as a District Manager from South Central Bell after 36 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf with his buddies, and was an avid sports fan. He especially enjoyed seeing his children and grandchildren compete. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 63 years, Hazel Sillinger Sumner; son, Ted Sumner and his wife, Paula; daughters, Sherry Winkler and her husband, John Paul, Angela Sumner, and Tamie Buhler; 11 grandchildren, Scott, Michael, and Daniel Sumner, Jennifer Winkler, John Winkler and wife, Erica, Joshua Winkler and wife, Kayla, Margo and James Clark and Isaiah Andries, Vincent “VJ” Aprea and McKenna Buhler; five great grandchildren, Jack, Charlie, and Elizabeth Winkler, Hadleigh Winkler, and Henri Clark; brother, Bobbie Sumner and wife, Denise; and sister, Dorlene Gardner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Geneva Sumner; and his son, Rickey Sumner. Services were held at Greenoaks Memorial on April 9, 2014. Pallbearers were his eight grandsons. The family would like to thank the staff of the MICA Unit at OLOL and everyone at The Carpenter House for the excellent care he received. Donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or The Carpenter House would be appreciated.
JC and Sandra Santangelo will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house for friends and family at their home on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 2-5pm. Anyone who would like to celebrate with them is welcome to attend.
Thursday, April 24, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition