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In Memoriam: Former Councilman Ralph Washington
By Mia Freneaux
Former City of Central Councilman and Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Washington has died at the age of 60 after a lengthy struggle with diabetes. Born in New Orleans, Mr. Washington grew up in Darrow. Graduating from East Ascension High School, he went on scholarship to get a B.S. from Southern University. He then was employed by Liquid Carbonic where he rose to Assistant Plant Manager. After years of employment at Liquid Carbonic, Mr. Washington decided to open his own business, Red Stick Cleaners, which at one time had 3 branches in Baton Rouge and Central. Mr. Washington is best known in Central for his role on the City Council. When citizens were in the midst of fighting to become their own city, former City Councilman Louis DeJohn was introduced to Mr. Washington. “He would come over in the afternoons and we would chat,” shared Mr. Dejohn. “I asked him if he knew what was going on about incorporation, and he said he supported it. So I asked him, ‘Why not get involved?’” Mr. Dejohn brought Mr. Washington to the meetings that were being held at the Central Fire Station, and he became a part of the team. Shortly thereafter, Central became incorporated, and Mr. Washington was appointed by thenGovernor Kathleen Blanco in 2005 to Central’s first City Council. He was then elected by the citizens in 2006 to the Council and made Mayor Pro-Tem, a position he kept throughout his 9 year tenure. “He and I worked closely together on many things, including the first City Services Contract,” Mr. Dejohn remembered warmly. Their efforts, along with those of Mayor
Mac Watts and Council members Pete Humble, Joan Lansing, Aaron Moak, Carolyn Patterson, and Lucky Ross, laid the foundation for Central’s government. Following the incorporation of the city came the fight for Central’s own school system.. Then Representative Bodi White crafted the legislature to grant Central this right, but it was being strongly opposed by the Democratic Black Caucus and the NAACP. Mr. Dejohn remembered, “Ralph stood up to them in the face of accusations of
Central being racist and told them he had never seen a racial problem in our city, that we were just wanting better schools for our kids. Ralph helped us to have our independent school system.” He went on to share, “We may have had our differences, but I still consider him a friend. I lost a friend this week.” Fellow Council member Aaron Moak stated, “Ralph was a great person who had a heart for Central. He worked hard with the rest of that first council to put Central on the best path it could have been on. I consider it an
The Life and Times of the Old Gym
By Olive Mullins Campbell
On April 17, 2014 and again on August 14, a picture of the “Old Gym” was on the front page of Central Speaks. I don’t know who took the picture but the date is June 4, 1947. The person sitting on the porch is me. It was graduation day for 40 seniors. There was no money for decorations in post WWII years. We went out into the woods and gathered pine branches and palmetto and tied it to the porch. We graduated on that porch at 8:00 that evening. My mother, two brothers, three sisters, my grandfather Mullins and a cousin walked one mile on Canal Rd, then a gravel road, (now called Hooper Rd) to see me graduate. Mr. Herbert Montgomery, the longest serving ever School Board member, gave us our diplomas. He was a proud father that night as he gave a diploma to his oldest son, Thomas Herbert Montgomery. Other classes also graduated on that porch. Every time we pass it we are still seniors going out into a new world, not knowing what it would hold for us. A lot of basketball was played in that old building. Camille Carpenter Kennard was on a District Championship team there in 1934. She, her sisters and some tall Carpenter cousins played ball in that gym. There were several other tall girls who played, but I don’t know all the names. Wallace Edwards remembered his sister Ella Mae was on one team. They called themselves “The
Little Devils” and that emblem was on their uniforms. This caused a conflict with some of the area churches and had to be changed. Wallace also said his brother Allen Edwards was on a championship team in 1938. Clyde Gremillion, class of 1947, recalled that team also won a championship. Most of those players graduated in 1947. 1948 was a rebuilding year. Football came to Central High in 1948 and basketball took a back seat as football became the #1 sport. Mr. W.S. Hubbs coached the boys’ varsity team and Mr. J.G. Bailey coached the junior team. Both of these men were math teachers in the High School. Mr. Hubbs had a Model A car that he parked directly at the front door of the gym. Wallace said he and E.G. Rogillio were throwing the ball at each other when it went through the door and smashed the windshield of the Model A. He didn’t say what the consequences were! Clyde Gremillon remembered Mr. Hubbs taking the team in the Model A to Monroe, LA to play in a tournament. No telephone out here made communications to arrange games very difficult. Mr. Hubbs once sent E.G. Rogillio in the Model A to Pride to schedule a game. Pride and Zachary were the main rivals. The gym did not have electricity in early years. There was a Delco Plant across the road at the teacherage and a cable was run across the road when electricity was Continued - See “Gym,” pg 2 needed.
honor and a privilege to have been able to work with him on City Council. My thoughts and prayers go out for him and his family.” Councilman Wayne Messina expressed, “Ralph and I go back a pretty good ways, he has always been my friend. He put everything he had into what he thought was the best for Central. He believed in Central, he really did. In all the years I worked with Ralph, I learned he was a man of common sense and extremely intelligent. He didn’t make rash decisions. We didn’t always agree, but Ralph always reasoned things out. I was always proud of that about him.” Mr. Messina then shared, “I was going through my treatments for cancer and he was going through his struggle with diabetes during this last campaign. If I was down in the dumps, he would talk me out of it. If he was down, I would talk him out of it. We were each other’s rock. When I visited him in the hospital he was always upbeat. Sadly, it was just too much for his body to overcome. I just hate this. I’m going to miss my friend. This is a real loss for Central.” Mr. Washington leaves behind his wife, the former Carolyn Franklin, and 2 children, daughter Marquesa and son Ralphael. Central Speaks’ family sends its prayers and thoughts to Mr. Ralph’s family at this sad time of loss. Celebration of Life service for Mr. Washington will be held on Friday, August 22 at Living Faith Cathedral at 6375 Winbourne Ave. Viewing will begin at 9am with services to follow at 11am. The burial will take place at Roselawn Cemetery, located at 4045 North Blvd. with a gathering immediately afterwards at Kristenwood, 14025 Greenwell Springs Rd.
Sports Central Thursdays at 5
Coaches Grill has become THE place for Central sports fans to spend Thursday evenings. Wildcat football Coaches Sid Edwards and Steve Johnson host “Sports Central”, the city’s only sports talk show, every Thursday at 5PM live from Coaches Grill. Joining Sid and Steve tonight are Defensive Coordinator Ken Hilton, Head Baseball Coach and Freshman Offensive Coordinator Mike Forbes. And Michelle LeBeouf, Central’s Head Volleyball Coach. Come out and enjoy the show or Tune in to 910 AM on the radio or on the TuneIn Radio app to get the latest inside scoop on Central Sports.
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What is Central?
If you ask an economic development professional, you might be told that we are WalMart, McDonalds, with Taco Bell on the way, and 66 square miles with a Master Plan to ensure that all of the new neighborhoods and businesses are attractive and traffic is kept at a minimum. While I can’t argue those facts, I see a different side of Central. I see an emerging city that is hungry for social and cultural activities to add to the lives we have already made here for our families. In 18 days the fate of the historic 1927 gym will be decided by our School Board. The vision for this facility is a Central Area Museum and Cultural Center for Visual and Performing Arts. This is not the final word in the cultural identity of the City of Central, but it is an important piece of the puzzle. Let’s “Save the Gym”. What is Central? Let’s fast forward three years to the restored 1927 Gym and ask that question. • Ask the third grade students who just took a tour to see the photographs and artifacts of this area’s history and learned about what the area’s settlers did to build this community and Central is a place for learning. “Save the Gym.” • Ask one of the 100 children who just saw a Disney movie in the restored gym with
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parents or grandparents and Central is a place for fun. “Save The Gym.” • Ask a Central artist whose work is on display in an exhibit opening and Central is a place that encourages and appreciates art. “Save the Gym.” • Ask a young actor from the Central Community Theatre who just performed in a play in front of friends and family and Central is a place for theater. “Save the Gym.” • Ask the 1965 graduate that just attended a class reunion in the restored gym. Central is a place for memories and friends. “Save the Gym.” • Ask any of the 200 who just left a Saturday night guitar concert by Central’s own Kenny Acosta and Central is a place that appreciates music. “Save the Gym.” As these Central residents, who might otherwise have spent the evening in Baton Rouge seeking entertainment and a bite to eat, instead head toward their favorite Central restaurant, ask those restaurant owners and they will tell you Central is a place for business success. I and others believe that the 1927 gym, the oldest historic public building in Central, deserves being saved in its own right, but even more so if we put it to use as a History and Cultural Center for this community. Please consider signing the on-line petition on Facebook or at www.thepetitionsite. com/380/453/968/ That would be Good News for a Great City.
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A metal lean-to was built onto the back of the gym where the players could get a very cold shower. There was no heat in that building. There were two large coal heaters in the gym. They did not put out much heat either. One of them set the building on fire. Mr. Leon (Shorty) Aucoin managed to get the fire out. Most of us sat on the stage to watch the games. It was closer to the heaters. There was no room to sit on the side lines. WWII would interrupt our quiet life in Central. Young men who once ran up and down that gym would now run up the bloody beaches of the South Pacific or trudge through war torn Europe. There were not many young men left in Central. The old gym was a quiet place! All three Campbell boys were in the service – Ed, Odom, and Cecil. Cecil played basketball. The Frank Devall family would send SIX sons to war – Julius, Vernon, Eugene, Clifford, Virgil, and Floyd. Three went to the Pacific and three to Europe. Can you imagine having six sons in battle? Fortunately all came home safely. All of us at home sacrificed and worked hard to help win that war. For all of us during those trying times we earned a new title. We are what is now known as “The Greatest Generation.” Ms. Olive Campbell wrote another installation of “The Life and Times of the Old Gym.” Stay tuned for part two and please consider signing the on-line petition to save the gym on Facebook or at www. thepetitionsite.com/380/453/968/
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Central’s MEET THE CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES FORUM will be put on by the Republican Women of Central this Monday, August 25 from 6-8 PM at the Central High auditorium. If you cannot be there in person, it will also be broadcast on Talk 107.3 FM. The Bill Profita Show will be broadcast on the same station live from 4-6 PM leading up to the forum. Voter registration will be available at the event, also. All qualified 6th District Congressional Candidates are invited to participate in the forum, and the public is invited to this free event.
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SPORTS PHYSICAL
Our future is promising! When you listen to all that is going on in our world today, that may seem like an “off the wall” comment. So let’s forget about the world, the nation, or even our state for just a moment and let’s focus on Central’s future. This past Sunday evening I had the opportunity to attend “The Stand”, the Central Area Student’s Back to School Prayer Rally. For all of those who want to believe our future is hopeless, that the next generation is going to self-destruct and that there is generally no hope for the future, I wish you could have been at “The Stand”! Our area’s Youth, Young People, and Young Adults filed into the auditorium for the purpose of praising God and asking Him to bless their schools, the staffs, fellow students, families, and the overall school year. From the opening song, the passion this group had for this service was very evident. However, the way they prayed and sang revealed more than just a passion for this event, it revealed their faith, love, and passion for serving God and earnestly wanting to touch the lives of others! Negative reports may
abound declaring the inappropriate activities of a few individuals but by comparison, on Sunday evening there were many more young people “Standing” up for positive actions, strong values, and for doing the right thing! Paul told Timothy, in 2 Timothy 2:2, “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” After participating in the Prayer Service on Sunday evening, I would say that the “Timothys” in our area have been doing a great job! Faithful mentors have poured into the lives of others and they are rising to the occasion! In Psalm 127:1 it says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it: Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” To all those who serve as mentors such as: parents, teachers, coaches, pastors, and many more, keep up the good work! To all those that have received their instruction and taken it to heart, thank you for helping to secure our future! Ron Erickson, Pastor Future Hope Ministries
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY 8/21:
Central Speaks hits the streets Crafting for a Cause, Pride-Chaneyville Library, 1PM Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM Sports Central Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from Coaches Grill, 5PM Live Music with Kenny Acosta, Caliente, 6-9PM
FRIDAY 8/22:
Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM CPS Football vs Riverfield Academy, Home, 7PM
SATURDAY 8/23:
CPS V Softball at Parklane Tournament Garage Sale Fundraiser, Blackwater Methodist, 7AM-2PM Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Free CPR Training, Lane RMC, 9AM Read Well Book Club, Greenwell Springs Library, 12:30PM Basic Quilting, Pride-Chaneyville Library, 2PM
SUNDAY 8/24:
See you at church! Red Roots Concert, Zoar Baptist Church, 6PM
Kid’s Night, Free scoop of ice cream, Caliente, 5-8PM City Council Meeting, CHS Auditorium, 6-7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8/27:
Hand Quilting for Beginners, Central Library, 6PM
THURSDAY 8/28:
Central Speaks hits the streets Crafting for a Cause, Pride-Chaneyville Library, 1PM Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM eBook Basics, Greenwell Springs Library, 3PM
Sports Central Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from Coaches Grill, 5PM Board of Adjustments Meeting, Kristenwood, 5-6PM Planning and Zoning Meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7PM
Live Music with Justin McCain, Caliente, 6-9PM CCF Coffee Hour, Central Perk, 7PM
FRIDAY 8/29:
Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM CPS Football vs Baton Rouge CHEF, Home, 7PM
SATURDAY 8/30:
MONDAY 8/25:
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Children’s Scrabble Club, Greenwell Springs Library, 12:30PM Doll Collecting and Hankie Doll Craft, Pride Chaneyville Library, 2PM
TUESDAY 8/26:
The Art League’s “Animals and Wildlife” Show is running this month at Joor Rd. Library. It is the People’s Choice Award Show - please come out and vote for your favorites!
CPS JH/V Softball vs Silliman, Away, 6 & 7:15PM CCSS School Board Meeting, 6-7:30PM
CPS JH/V Softball vs Bowling Green, Home, 4 & 5:15PM
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FOOTBALL CENTRAL 2014
2014 Central Private Varsity Football Schedule
Fri, Aug. 8 Scrimmage vs. Tallulah Fri, Aug. 15 Tallulah Jamboree Fri, Aug. 22 Riverfield Academy Fri, Aug. 29 Baton Rouge CHEF Fri, Sept. 5 Trinity Episcopal Fri, Sept. 12 Adams County Fri, Sept. 19 Glenbrook School Fri, Sept. 26 Wilkinson County Fri, Oct. 3 Silliman Institute Fri, Oct. 10 Centreville Academy Thu, Oct. 16 Ben’s Ford Fri, Oct. 24 Bowling Green
Home Away Home Home Home Away Away Home Home Home Away Away
7:00 TBA 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 - HC 7:00 7:00 - Sr Nt. 7:00 7:00
2014 CPS jUNIOR HIGH Football SCHEDULE
Tues, Aug. 26 B.R. CHEF Tues., Sept 2 Acadian Home Thurs., Sept. 11 Bens Ford Thurs., Sept. 18 Bowling Green Thurs., Oct. 2 Silliman Thurs., Oct. 9 Centreville Tues., Oct. 14 Slaughter
Home Home Home Home Away Away Home
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2014 Central High school Varsity Football Schedule
Fri, Sep 5 Kipp Renaissance Home 7:00 Fri, Sep 12 Morgan City Home 7:00 Fri, Sep 19 Jesuit Away 7:00 Fri, Sep 26 McKinley Home 7:00 Fri, Oct 3 Scotlandville Home 7:00 Fri, Oct 10 Denham Springs Home 7:00 Fri, Oct 17 Zachary Away 7:00 Fri, Oct 24 Broadmoor Home 7:00 Fri, Oct 31 Walker Away 7:00 Fri, Nov 7 Live Oak Away 7:00
2014 CENTRAL HIGH jv Football SCHEDULE
September 3: ST. AMANT September 10: CATHOLIC September 17: U-HIGH September 24: McKINLEY October 8: DENHAM October 15: ZACHARY October 29: WALKER November 5: LIVE OAK
AWAY AWAY HOME AWAY AWAY HOME HOME HOME
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Central Private Rebels Varsity Football Team All Central Private Football edition Photos Courtesy of Selser Photography
Front Row: Jude Fontenot, Trenton Guay, Cody White, Johnny Duncan, Cade Sanchez, Jesse Stone, Austin Slater, Kory Nijoka; Second Row: Landon Bryson, Blaine Petsch, Cole Averette, Trevor Wallace, Hunter Carmouche, Caleb Walls, Max Rogers; Third Row: Nick Weaver, Ty Petty, Logan Ford, Brandt Glover, Trevor Tortorich, Royce Richard; Fourth Row: Coach Terry King, Coach Clark Nocentelli, Chris Lofstrom, Ronnie Watkins, Dustin Tortorich, Cole Kinchen, Coach Allen Walls, Head Coach Joey Sanchez. Not Pictured: Zach Alexander & Vernon Cotton, Jr.
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Central Private Varsity Cheerleaders
The 2014 Dixie Darlings are (in alphabetical order): Reagan Baggett, Anna Grace Dean, Aubrey Dean (Captain), Ragan Griffin, Caroline Harris, Brooke Hingle (Co-Captain), Raven Monson, Jessica Morris, Allie Mouton, Madison Nunnery, Jena Pocorello, Marissa Roge’, & Olivia Wells. Sponsors: Mrs. Debbie Dean & Mrs. Elaina Monson
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CPS Jr High Football Team CPS Jr High Cheerleaders
Jr High Rebel Football Players
Front Row: Joseph Romero, Leyton Roy, Bryce Buhler, Cole Browning, Blake Kolb, Luke James, Austin Peairs; Second Row: Kory Nijoka, Cole Averette, Royce Richard, Ty Petty, Max Rogers; Third Row: Coach Clark Nocentelli, Coach Terry King, Trevor Tortorich, Nicholas Weaver, Coach Allen Wall, Head Coach Joey Sanchez. Not Pictured: Zach Alexander
Jr High Rebel Cheerleaders
Front Row: McKaylee Glover, Jillian Lavigne, Danielle McNamara; Back Row: Avery Flotte, Amelia Dean, Caroline Nunnery, Maddy Pennington, Karlie Pinion Sponsor: Mrs. Erin Yellott
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Rebel Varsity Football Players
Cole Averette
Hunter Carmouche
Johnny Duncan
Jude Fontenot
Logan Ford
Brandt Glover
Trenton Guay
Cole Kinchen
Chris Lofstrom
Kory Nijoka
Blaine Petsch
Ty Petty
Royce Richard
Max Rogers
Cade Sanchez
Austin Slater
Jesse Stone
Dustin Tortorich
Trevor Tortorich
Trevor Wallace
Caleb Walls
Baylen Watkins
Ronnie Watkins
Nick Weaver
Cody White
Not Pictured: Zach Alexander Vernon Cotton, Jr.
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Central Private Dixie Darlings
Pictured Above: Claire Goynes, Brielle Ricca, Kennedy King, Samantha Hebert, Natalie Foster, Shelby Romero, Megan Jordan, Madison Michaelson, Shelby Mouton, Delaynee Spedale Sponsor: Mrs. Stephanie Boudreaux
CPS Football Coaches Pictured At Right: Coach Clark Nocentelli, Coach Allen Walls, Head Coach Joey Sanchez, Coach Terry King
Thank you to Selser Photography for the Central Private photos, and to the players, coaches, sponsors, and parents for their hard work & support.
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Central Wildcat Varsity Football Team All Central High School Football edition Photos Courtesy of Expressions Photography
Wildcat Trainers Pictured at Right: Front Row L to R: Caelyn Clement, Molly Henderson, Rachel Eller, Amanda Tarver, Victoria Sausse, Guadalupe Ramirez, Carlie Strickland, Morgan Story, Lauren White, Landon Breckwolt; Back Row L to R: Gaige Witt, Jordyn Whittington, Schae Mitchell, Taryn Bennett, Kaitlyn Birch, Megan Savoie - LSU, Josh Walker - LSU, Bryan Hutson; Not Pictured: Madyson Goudeau, Heather Edgens, Katherine Tarver
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Central High School Band
2014 CHS Band Members
(Silks & Kittens are listed on page 14): Aidan Achee, Jonah Amason, Jared Anders, Kaleb Babin, Brittnee Bell, Darwin Bergeron, Damian Bersuder, Brandon Bersuder, Shelby Bersuder, Mason Bulot, Jeremiah Byrd, Paige Clement, Shain Cotton, Steven Courtney, Christian Czech, James Czech, Anthony Denicola, Brandon Dinger, Matthew Eldridge, Valerie Eller, Haleigh Ellis, Amanda Fontenot, Ryan Guillot, Austin Harris, Bryce Hoffman, Madison Hohense, Ashlyn Johnson, Roman Jones, Nicholas Jones, Cheramie Kravitz, Kelly London, Zachary Mclain, May Ann Morris, Sarah Norwood, Ramey Payne, Branyley Pike, Charles Plant, Caleb Pourciau, Matthew Pourciau, Dylan Russell, Jonathan Ryder, Patricia Soule, Deven Temple, Christian Thompson, Jaylon Turner, Parker Wales, Chris Walker, Marleana Watts, Christina Williams, Tyler Wilson, Kevontre Woods, Jacob Woolie, Maddie Wootan, Monica Wootan, Safayia Zeuton. Majorette: Sarah LeDuff
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Central High Kittens
Central High Silks
Back Row: Rachel Cox, Carly Duke, Courtney Clouatre, Sarah Jones, Madelyn Shilling; Front Row: Cristiana Shaffer, Torin Perkins, Madeline Wheat, Alexa Dietrich, Hannah Granier
Top Row L to R: Kaitlyn Page, Hannah Deziel, Leah McCarty, Keondra Taylor, Ashleigh Klein, Taylor Whitstine, Alyssa Dixon; Middle Row L to R: Delicia James, Mia Lachney, Victoria Parker, Madalynn Couvillon, Claire Conaway, Hannah Moses, Kylie Golden; Bottom Row L to R: Co-Captain MacKenzie Whittington, Captain Samantha Soule', Co-Captain Diamanisha Betts
CHS ROTC COLOR GUARD: Shelby Bersuder, Keeanah Jones, Anthony Denicola, Thomas Ansonia, Jacquelyn Bergeron, Landon Disedare, Jacob Shreve, Haleigh Ellis, Alexis Shabel
CHS BAND STAFF: Top: Bob Jones, Madalynn Couvillon, Brittany Coston, James Henderson; Bottom: Jordan Steel, James Carpenter, Thomas Huckaby, Demarcus Carlin.
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CHS JV Cheerleaders
Front Row: Breanna Clark, Alyssa Chelette, Makayla Courville, Christine Dileo, Katie Tullier, Candice Dixon; Back Row: Kaylee Johnson, Camryn Austin, Erin Harrell, Heather Sabella, Isabella Payne
CHS Freshman Football Schedule
Sep 2 6:00 ST. AMANT HOME Sep 9 6:00 CATHOLIC HOME Sep 23 6:00 McKINELY HOME Sep 30 6:00 SCOTLANDVILLE AWAY Oct 7 6:00 DENHAM SPRINGS HOME Oct 14 6:00 ZACHARY AWAY Oct 21 6:00 BROADMOOR HOME Oct 28 6:00 WALKER AWAY Nov 4 6:00 LIVE OAK AWAY
CHS Freshman Cheerleaders
Front Row: Lanny Stanly, Hannah Rains, Cassidie Tingle, Bailey Montagnino; Middle Row: Alex Keller, Kennedy Leger, Ava Burkett, Kinley Borskey, Maddie Antle; Back Row: Hannah Wall, Heather Bourque, Katie Kennedy, Olivia Browning, Kelsey Echols
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CHS Varsity Cheerleaders
First Row: Adrianna Austin, Morgan Blanchard, Toni Guerin, Micah Fontenot, Katie Bryant; Second Row: Raygan Owens, Hannah Ducote, Maci Labatut, Rachel Seidel, Brook Turner; Third Row: Kendall Russell, Chelsea Campbell, Jamie Brooks, Willy the Wildcat - Kade Thode, Jordan Graham, Emily Martin, Peyton Knapps
CHS Freshman Football Team
Hunter Arnold, Carson Balthazar, Skyler Batieste, Kaleb Battiest, Bryson Borne, Cole Brocato, Trey Brown, Alex Buzbin, Bryan Calhoun, Jeffrey Campbell, Colby Dominque, Lucas Dove, Travis Dowden, Hunter Gremillion, Blake Guercio, Adam Hambrick, Dewey Hampton, Brennan Hawkins, Josh Johnson, Patrick Johnson, Kol Jorgenson, Brock Kaufman, Todd Lasseigne, Keenan Leachman, Drake Lemmler, Lavarius Linson, Christian Masquera, Donovan McKee, Jairus Moore, Jacob Parker, Tristan Peno, Aundre Pinkins, Kade Pruyun, Chandler Richard, Sid Ridgell, Justin Rivere, Trevis Rowley, Joseph Self, Justin Shafer, Jack Sidel, Jamarcus Spears, Morgan Starkey, Katrelle Thomas, Mason Tillman, Taylor Wilson
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Wildcat Varsity Football Players
Jett Ashford
Chance Atkins
Parker Aucoin
Courtlin Austin
Anthony Averette
Ben Averette
Tristen Beardon
Jace Bragg
De’Lando Brass
Gabe Brown
Aaron Brownfield
Leo Brownfield
Chris Chambliss
Terrell Chatman
Vaylen Clark
Blase Courville
Brock Davis
Kris Davis
Ethan Delaughter
Ryan Deshazer
Eric Dinger
Chris Dowden
Mason Evans
Austin Frazier
Dylan Fury
Dustin Givens
Jayce Hamilton
Nick Handy
Andrew Harris
Hyatt Harris
Devante Heil
Kevin Henry
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Wildcat Varsity Football Players
John Hodges
Chandler Hollingsworth
Cameron Hooper
Jeremy Jackson
Edgar Janise
Anthony Johnson
Dontae Johnson
Jace Johnson
Kelvin Johnson
Kyle Kennedy
Kade Kepper
Kyle Kepper
Taft Kirby
Blake Lansing
Darryl Lavigne
Troy Lawrence
Jared Leger
Xavier Lewis
Tad Marks
Triston Monte
Caleb Moore
Corey Obear
Joseph Pattan
Rodolfo Perez
Logan Prudhome
Cameron Quinn
Jesse Quinn
Daelon Richardson
Ethan Roland
Tyler Sansone
James Schopp
Joseph Schopp
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Wildcat Varsity Football Players
Rashad Sims
De’Kelvin Smith
Shane Smith
Luke Snyder
Sam Stafford
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Carson Stone
Willy the Wildcat Shane Story
Josh Tanksley
Cameron Wesley
Blake Travis
Daniel Wesley
Jeremy Vaughn
Blake Williams
Micah Venable
Nathan Williams
Jearimiah Ward
Jonathan Winfrey
Wildcat Varsity Players Not Pictured: Kamron Bihm Joshua Brown Justin Durfee Dylan Furr Oscar Gomez Joshua Hebert
Jamille Jones Lane McKaskill Ross Milton Ralph Moore Jaylon Turner Justin Vessel
BREC
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LSU Football Schedule Date Opponent Time
Sat, Aug 30 Wisconsin 8:00 pm Sat, Sep 6 Sam Houston St. 6:30 pm Sat, Sep 13 LA-Monroe 6:00pm Sat, Sep 20 Mississippi St. TBD Sat, Sep 27 New Mexico St. TBD Sat, Oct 4 at Auburn TBD Sat, Oct 11 at Florida TBD Sat, Oct 18 Kentucky TBD Sat, Oct 25 Ole Miss TBD Sat, Nov 8 Alabama TBD Sat, Nov 15 at Arkansas TBD Thu, Nov 27 at Texas A&M 6:30 pm
FEARLES Visit Cane’s in Central 10500 Sullivan Rd. | (225) 261-6446 raisingcanes.com |
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Saints Football Schedule
Date Time Opponent Sep 7 12:00PM At Falcons Sep 14 12:00PM At Browns Sep 21 12:00PM Vikings Sep 28 7:30PM At Cowboys Oct 5 12:00PM Buccaneers BYE Oct 19 12:00PM At Lions Oct 26 7:30PM Packers Oct 30 7:25PM At Panthers Nov 9 12:00PM 49ers Nov 16 12:00PM Bengals Nov 24 7:30PM Ravens Nov 30 12:00PM At Steelers Dec 7 12:00PM Panthers Dec 15 7:30PM At Bears Dec 21 12:00PM Falcons Dec 28 12:00PM At Buccaneers
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CARPET/FLOOR CLEANING
HOME IMPROVEMENT
LAWN CARE
Floor Busters LLC Residential/Commercial Carpet & Floor Cleaning 24 Hr Water Restoration 978-2878 - FloorBustersBR.com
Chiasson Co., LLC. Remodeling, additions, home repairs, Outdoor kitchens, window & door install Free Est. Call Matt 225.806.9127 www.chiassonconstruction.com
KTG LAWN SERVICES, LLC For all of your lawn care needs! Commercial & Residential Serving Central, Denham, Zachary, Baker Call Kenny Clark at 603-4106
A/C & HEATING
CARPET/TILE CLEANING
LAWN CARE
American A/C & Heating Residential & Commercial Free Estimates Central Owned 225-588-7707
HOUSE CLEANING
Bayou Steam Carpet, Upholstery, Tile & Grout Cleaning Locally Owned and Operated 225-955-6955
D & D Cleaning Need Your House Or Business Cleaned? Call Us Today at 262-5157 or 573-0143
AIR CONDITIONING
DIRT WORK
HOUSE WASHING
Tree of Life Lawn & Landscaping Professional Lawn Care Landscape Renewal & Maintenance, New Construction Licensed, Free Consultations Call James Coates: 225-301-4971
LAWN MOWER REPAIR
ALL PURPOSE EXTERIOR CLEANING Quality work at a fair price House & concrete cleaning Affordable House Washing Since 1994 225-273-1473
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
General Sand & Gravel Limestone, Gravel, Mason & Fill Sand, Riversilt, Crushed Concrete, Clay, T/S - Tractor Work VISA 261-3953 M/C Mill direct fabrics, Shades, Custom drapery, Slipcovers,woven wood Romans, interior shutters. 22 years experience. Call Charlotte Harris 225-936-8649
GROUNDS PRO Lawn - Landscape - Bush Hog Commercial & Residential (225) 281-9296
Rebel Heating & Air Service-Repair-Replace-Installation Free Estimates on Change Outs www.rebelheatingandair.com 225-929-8944
Simple Electric Licensed, Insured & Bonded Any Size Job - 30 Yrs Experience Central Owned Business 921-2633
Causey’s Lawn Service Free Estimates CHS Grad & College Student Wyatt Causey 225-937-1219
$200-$300 For Wrecked or Junk Cars More for New or Running Cars LA CASH 4 YOUR WRECKED CARS 225-715-4852
Weeks Construction Specialties, LLC Dozer, Trackhoe, Tractor Work Ponds, House Pads, Driveways, Light Clearing, Etc. 603-5488 or 261-8976
Central Lawn Pro, LLC Lawn Maintenance, New installation or renovation, Landscape, Hardscape Licensed and Insured 413-5028
Audubon Tree Service LLC Licensed & Insured Trimming & Removal Free Estimates 225-270-7250
BRICK WORK
FURNITURE
LAWN CARE
TREE REMOVAL
Confederate Heating & Air 261-5000 $30 off Spring Maintenance Service all makes & models Residential & Commercial Licensed Bonded & Insured
AUTOMOTIVE
Construction Plus of Baton Rouge Fireplaces, Mailboxes, Floors, Driveway Apron, Outside Kitchens, Patio, etc. Free Estimate. Call Jerome Dugas 225-261-1063
DRAPERY/UPHOLSTERY
ELECTRIC
EQUIPMENT WORK
Junior’s Furniture Service, LLC Upholstery, Custom Built Ottomans, Headboards, Church Pews, Salon Chairs, Antique Restoration. Zachary, LA 654-3949 www.jfsupholstery.com
LANDSCAPE/LAWN CARE
LAWN CARE
LAWN CARE
Gator Cuts Lawn Maintenance Mowing, Edging, Weed Eating Bed Cleanup & Maintenance Free Estimates. Licensed and Insured. 225-588-9185
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
TREE MEN, LLC Tree service & stump grinding Fully Licensed and insured Free Estimates 262-6092 or 791-3981
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Fundraiser Tonight in Honor of Trevor Sims There will be a fundraiser tonight at Raising Canes in Central from 5:00-9:00 to help raise money for a statue that will be built in Baton Rouge in honor of the late Trevor Sims. You may remember, Trevor Sims is the young boy from Central who passed away of cancer and sparked a food drive to help feed the hungry in Baton Rouge as his dying wish. Over $65,000 and over 35,000 pounds of food were collected in honor of Trevor, totaling close to half a million meals. Please come support tonight at Canes to help keep Trevor's legacy alive! T-shirts will also be on sale for $15 tonight to help raise money. "You can make a difference every day... All little things count." -Trevor Sims
Planet Beach Holds Ribbon Cutting
Planet Beach Contempo Spa ribbon cutting was held Friday, August 8th. They are located at 14455 Wax Rd. Suite Q in Central. They can be reached at (225) 262-4786 or manager.la0055@planetbeach.com. Their website is www.planetbeach.com.
Thursday, August 21, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
Knights of Columbus Holding Gun Raffle
The St. Alphonsus Knights of Columbus Council 2807 is having its 4th annual Gun Raffle. 10 Guns will be given away. Tickets are $100.00 and only 100 tickets will be sold. Winning tickets will be returned to hopper for a chance to win second gun. The drawing will be held September 28, 2014 at the Knights of Columbus Hall 6923 Oak Cluster. You do not have to be present to win. To purchase ticket or for more information, call Charles McIntyre at 571-7310.
“Keep the Beat” Free Bystander CPR Training
QUESTION: If you needed to perform CPR, would you be prepared for the task? What about the people closest to you, would they know what to do? ANSWER: Attend the "Keep the Beat” Free Bystander CPR Training* to learn life-saving CPR skill through hands-on training, as well as how to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies. WHEN: Saturday, August 23 TIME: 9 a.m., (Please arrive by 8:45) WHERE: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 3824 Lee St., Zachary WHO: Ages 8 – 88! COST: FREE
HOW TO REGISTER: http:// www.lanermc.org/Forms/Forms. asp?p1=97 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, August 21. SPONSORED BY: Lane Regional Medical Center and Cardiovascular Institute of the South WHY: The statistics are bleak. Only 1 in 20 people know CPR, yet cardiovascular disease is the top killer in the country claiming 2,400 lives each day. About 95% of sudden cardiac arrest victims die before they reach the hospital. Brain death starts to occur within four to six minutes. Bystander CPR helps maintain vital blood flow to the brain until defibrillation can be administered. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please call 225-658-4587. * NOTE: This event does NOT qualify as a certified CPR training course.
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, August 21, 2014
Central Chamber of Commerce C4 Report Dr. Butler/Central Chiropractic Says “I’m In”
"I, Dr. Damon Butler, owner of Central Chiropractic Center, am honored to be a member of the Central Chamber of Commerce and I am proud to say that “I’m In”. My chiropractic office opened in 2010 and has been embraced as an addition to the medical services offered in our community. Our many thanks go out to the Chamber for helping promote our services throughout the area." Dr. Damon Butler, Owner Central Chiropractic Center 8755 Sullivan Rd., Suite A Central, LA 70818 (225) 706-0454 www.centralchiros.com
Blackwater United Methodist Church will have a Garage Sale this Saturday from 7:00am-2:00pm in their gym. All proceeds from the Garage Sale will go towards Youth and Children’s Missions. Please come out and support this cause.
Bombshell Boutique Holds Ribbon Cutting
Bombshell Boutique held their ribbon cutting on Saturday, Aug. 16th. They are located at 14790 Wax Rd. Suite 109. They can be reached at (225) 246-8386 or bombshellboutiquemc@hotmail.com.
Classifieds
For Sale: 07 cub cadet riding mower, Garage Sale: Multi-Fam. Sat, Aug. 23, 46 inch cut, zero turn (with steering 7AM–12PM. 13574 Reed Ave. Furniture, wheel) and mulch plate. $1500 OBO clothes, computer stuff, décor, books, etc. For Sale: Crawfish Boiler 2-3 sacks. Basket & Lid, Stainless. $300. 261-0471
Garage Sale: Sat. 6-2. Lots of items. 12516 Lovett Rd.
For Sale: Howard Miller Model #620- For Sale: Dual stroller with infant & 182 Chiming Wall Clock, NIB. Sells toddler seats, like new. $75. 938-6183 for $800. Asking $450. Call 938-6956 For Sale: Large critter tank with For Sale: Tablecloths 60”x120”. 1 dk accessories, like new. $100. 938-6183 green, 1 lt blue. $10 each. 261-2972 For Sale: 2004 Mallard 5th wheel trailer, 27’ w/16’ slide-out. Good For Sale: Tinted back door glass for 1983-85 Charger. Great for restoration condition, $6200 OBO. (225)252-5326 project. $30. 261-2972 Vacation Rental: Vacation on the MS For Sale: Child’s booster seat. Like Gulf Coast. Beautiful condo 2 bed, new. $10. 261-2972 2 1/2 bath, balcony w/ocean view, furnished. Week-end, weekly, monthly For Sale: Bridal veil 46” white, rates 225 938 8601, 225 324 0973 jeweled headpiece, 8x10 white picture frame. All new. $15. 261-2972 For Rent: Duplex 8550 & 8628 Sully Dr. 2br/ 1ba $725 per month For Sale: Ex cond. 07 Honda Lewis Companies 225-766-8802 CRF80F. Full face Fulmer helmet incl. 892-6015 or 907-2059. $700 Commercial Building for Lease: 8419 Joor Rd. 3,000 sq ft total, incl. For Sale: 12448 Country Estate Dr 1,000 sq ft office space $1,200/month 3BR, 2BA, den, workshop. $110,000 + utilities. Call 225-936-6679 261-2672, 806-8232. Will owner fin.
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Thursday, August 21, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
Central Artist Allison Grisaffe Carl & Ashley Tingle Welcome Bourke at Next CCF Coffee Hour Daughter Emma Grace By Mia Freneaux
Central resident artist Allison Grisaffe Bourke has an amazing talent that she credits the Lord for giving her. Allison takes delicate sheets of tissue paper and creates works of art normally associated with the timelessness of cathedrals. Using only an exacto blade and a sketch, she painstakingly cuts and positions tiny pieces of colored tissue inside black construction paper "leaded" openings to compose what ultimately perfectly mimics a stained glass window. Citing her mother and her sister as her inspirations, Allison's only formal instruction came from one high school art class. She draws from her faith for subject matter. She has created a piece for the 6 foot in diameter sanctuary window of Magnolia United Methodist Church depicting lilies for Easter, then replaced it with a work integrating the dove of the Holy Spirit, a cross, crown, and rings of the Trinity for Pentecost. The congregation was amazed. Visitors couldn't believe the window was not truly stained glass. Each of her works takes up to 60 hours to complete. Her husband Glenn helps by carefully installing the pieces. Allison says the light shining through her creations reminds her of the Light of God shining in her life. Viewing her works, that is clearly evident. Allison will be sharing about her work at the August Central Cultural Foundation Coffee Hour at Central Perk on 8/28 at 7:00. This event is FREE. She will also be doing a demonstration piece.
Carl and Ashley (Nelson) Tingle are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Grace Tingle. She was born on July 7, 2014 at Lane Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Carl and Linda Tingle of Zachary, Diane Tingle of Baker, and Mark and Bernice Nelson of Central.
Skye Storm lives in a curve on Devall Rd. As she was waiting for her bus this past Monday to start her first day of Pre-K at Bellingrath Hills, she commented on how fast the cars were going and how they need to slow down because she didn’t want to get hit while waiting to go to school. Her mom made a sign and she asked for a bigger sign the next day. Please slow down on curvy roads during bus pick-up and drop-off times.