CENTRAL SPEAKS Rebel Yell School Board to Decide Fate of Historic Gym Central Private
September 4, 2014 • Daily News at CentralSpeaks.com
Citizens Offer Cooperation
In the true spirit of Central, citizens with a vision to save the 1927 Gym located on the site of the original “Central School” are volunteering their time, fund-raising ideas, and whatever support is needed should the School Board decide to preserve this part of Central’s history. This Monday night the School Board is scheduled to vote to tear down the building as part of the ongoing demolition project, or to allow this preservation effort to be launched. Envisioning the 1927 Gym as a home for a Central area Museum and Cultural Center, organizers of the effort to restore the building have not wavered in their commitment to the project. However, it can only proceed with the blessing and support of the School Board. Since the School Board owns the building and property, any long term plans would very much involve the cooperation of these School Board Members. Dave Freneaux, who with his wife Mia have found themselves leading the effort to “Save the Gym”, shared “We have an opportunity to join hands with the School Board and take on a project of this magnitude for the benefit of the entire
community. A vote Monday night in support of Historic Preservation and the encouragement of the Visual and Performing Arts would be a great legacy for these elected officials.” If the School Board does vote to join in partnership with citizens of Central and preserve the gym as a cultural center, it would begin an ongoing relationship that would require cooperation and support from both sides. Leaders of this effort say they are willing to structure the project in any way that suits the School Board, possibly as a separate “Cooperative Endeavor” with a nonprofit group, or as a committee under the control of the School Board itself. Freneaux added “While many hundreds have signed petitions to save the gym, and many have shared that they would like to see Central’s history preserved, without the cooperation of the School Board it won’t be possible. The actual and active support of the School Board is vital to this effort for very practical reasons. Monday night we will be asking the School Board for more than their permission, we will be asking for their encouragement and support.”
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Above: CHS Band in the 1940s with Director George McLean in front of the old gym Below: 1939 Central Elementary 3rd graders in front of the old gym
Football Season Opens
Central High vs Baker 2013 - Photo by Expressions Photography
Central Private School’s 2014 regular season opened on August 22nd with a tough game against Riverfield, but the Rebels turned it around last week with a 22-6 victory against the CHEF Patriots. Come out to see the Rebels face Trinity Episcopal at home this Friday at 7 PM under new Head Coach and CP Athletic Director Joey Sanchez. Central High School’s regular season starts this Friday in Wildcat Stadium against Kipp
CPS’s Johnny Duncan in last Friday’s win vs CHEF - Photo by Selser Photography
Renaissance at 7 PM. For those who cannot attend in person, Wildcat varsity football games will be broadcast live on the radio this season, thanks in large part to headline sponsor Central Stat Care. Tune in to 91.9 FM and on the TuneIn Radio App beginning at 6:45 PM each Friday during football season. Les Bueche and Blake Andrews will be giving play by play and analysis on the radio, while last year’s radio voice Brett Tranchina will be moving to the stadium announcer position.
For even more Central High football and other Wildcat sports, check out Sports Central, the radio show broadcasting live from Coaches Grill each Thursday from 5 to 6 PM on CBS Sports affiliate station 910 AM. CHS Coaches Sid Edwards and Steve Johnson are collaborating to host the Sports Central Radio Show. Good luck this season to the Wildcats and the Rebels! Visit www.CentralSpeaks.com to find football schedules for both teams.
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Thursday, September 4, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
A Clock, A Gym, and Central’s History
Sitting in my living room is an 1850’s steeple clock. It is a couple of feet tall with two spires and has a handpainted glass door that opens to reveal the swinging pendulum. The clock belonged to the Goodrich family, my great-greatgreat grandparents. It was given to me by my mother almost 20 years ago, the year before she passed away. This clock is not MY history. It did not chime hourly in my home as a boy, but it chimed in the home of my grandpaw, in the home of his mother, and in the home of her grandparents. This clock is my FAMILY history. In 80 years there will be no one alive who remembers playing basketball, attending prom, or graduating on the steps of Central’s 1927 Gym. The building will
no longer be the history of any individual, but it will still be CENTRAL’s history. I am still hopeful that next Monday night our school board decides that the preservation of Central’s history is important enough to actively support the efforts to “Save the Gym” and create a museum and cultural center. This community will not cease to exist if its oldest building is demolished, but another piece of this community’s history will have disappeared. The Central community has defined us. Our forefathers who died 50 and 100 years ago wrote a script that we follow to this day. The things of importance to them then were family, faith, friends, honesty, generosity, and hard work. Those priorities that motivated those pioneers to carve out a home and a living here in Central have been handed down as a legacy for generations. Preservation of our history is one way we are reminded of that legacy, reminded of who we are. Why should we “Save the Gym” and make it a museum of Central’s history? John Steinbeck said it well in The Grapes of Wrath: “How will we know it’s us without our past?”
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City of Central August Permit Report
From the City of Central
During the month of August 2014 in the city of Central, a total of 9 new residential permits were issued. The total valuation of these permits was $1,949,088. Within these August permits, three were in Woodstock with an average valuation of $220,916; one in Gates at Burlington valued at $149,680; one in Twin Lakes Estates valued at $193,600; one in the 11400 block of Lovett Rd valued at $221,900; one in the 18800 block of Greenwell Springs Rd valued at $201,996; one in the 12200 block of Country Estates Ave valued at $269,302; and
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one in the 6200 block of Morgan Rd valued at $303,862. 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, plan review documents and permit applications were submitted for the following: 1) Taco Bell at 11991 Hooper Rd; 2) Demolition of the old Central Middle School; and 3) Remodeling of 14465 Wax Rd, Ste A for Greg Callihan.
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Crime Stoppers: Have You 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:
JOEY DWAYNE REDMOND DOB 12/25/1979 WHITE/MALE 5’08” HGT / 170 WGT BLACK HAIR / BLUE EYES
JOSEPH POLLARD DOB 07/27/1955 WHITE/MALE 5’07” HGT / 232 WGT BALD HAIR / BLUE EYES
WANTED FOR: DISTRIBUTION OF SCH II CDS VIOLATION OF UNIFORM CDS LAW: DRUG FREE ZONE
WANTED FOR: THEFT BY FRAUD
If you have any information on these fugitives contact Crime Stoppers at 344-STOP(7867), text CS225 plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or email us anonymously from our facebook page or website www.crimestoppersbr.com **Remember you do not have to give your name to collect this or any Crime Stoppers Reward but you must call Crime Stoppers ** These fugitives are active as of September 3, 2014
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CFD Responds to Tanglewood House Fire
From the Central Fire Department
An alarm for a house fire in Tanglewood subdivision signaled a busy end to Labor Day 2014 for Central Fire Fighters. The first alarm assignment was dispatched at 8:13 pm Monday night, sending Central, District Six and East Side Fire Departments to the 9500 block of Rustling Oaks.
Central Firefighters were greeted by flames blowing out of a front bedroom window and spreading into the attic. While the fire was controlled within minutes to the bed room where it started, significant damage resulted throughout the rest of the home from heat and smoke. The Red Cross is assisting the home's displaced occupants, and the cause of the fire is undetermined.
Political Sign School Board Reminder Districts Political and campaign CORRECTION:
From the City of Central
In last week’s article about the upcoming school board election, the district seat for which Felicia Braud and Sharon Browning are running was incorrect. Both candidates are running for the District 7 seat. The three school board seats that will be decided in November are District 4 (incumbent Will Easley vs challenger Philip Ziegler), District 6 (incumbent Ruby Foil vs challenger Nick Carmena), and District 7 (incumbent Sharon Browning vs challenger Felicia Braud).
signs as well as any other signs cannot be placed in the street right-of-way. The rightof-way is the area within and alongside roadways normally to the outer banks of a roadside ditch or the area between the utility poles and the street. Signs placed within this area are subject to removal by any citizen as they are considered "litter" by definition. Fines of $25 per day can be assessed as well.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY 9/4:
Central Speaks hits the streets Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM Sports Central Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from Coaches Grill, 5PM Live Music with Christina Ocmand, Caliente, 6-9PM
FRIDAY 9/5:
Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM CHS V Football vs Kipp Renaissance, Home, 7PM CPS Football vs Trinity Episcopal, Home, 7PM
SATURDAY 9/6:
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM
See you at church!
SUNDAY 9/7: MONDAY 9/8:
Art League of Central Meeting, Central Library, 6-8PM CCSS School Board Meeting, 6:30-7PM
TUESDAY 9/9:
Diabetes Support Group, Lane RMC, 2-3PM CPS Junior High Softball vs Silliman, Home, 4PM CPS Varsity Softball vs Silliman, Home, 5:15PM CHS Freshman Football vs Catholic, Home, 6PM
WEDNESDAY 9/10:
Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting, Kristenwood, 11:30AM
THURSDAY 9/11:
Central Speaks hits the streets Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM Sports Central Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from Coaches Grill, 5PM Live Music with Justin McCain, Caliente, 6-9PM New Mom’s Hope Postpartum Group, Lane RMC, 6:30-7:45PM
FRIDAY 9/12:
Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM CHS Football vs Morgan City, Home, 7PM CPS Football at Adams County, 7PM
SATURDAY 9/13:
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Pregnancy Workshop and Baby Care Basics, Lane RMC, 10AM Women Veterans of LA Meeting, Jones Creek Library, 11:30AM
Thursday, September 4, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
CARLTON’S SEAFOOD CELEBRATING 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SEPTEMBER 11TH Carlton’s Seafood is celebrating their one year anniversary on September 11, 2014 at 7pm. Carlton LeGrange invites you to meet his family and the authors of the award winning book Bayou Pigeon: Spirit of the Atchafalaya. Get a discounted price on the book and an interactive presentation with music and storytelling about Bayou Pigeon. Free jambalaya and soft drinks will be served.
Central Chamber of Commerce C4 Report The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” in South Louisiana! The temperatures will begin to fall, the humidity will decrease, and outdoor activities will start ramping up. Kids are back in school, football season is underway, and the Central Chamber is moving into its very busy season promoting our area businesses and community. It truly is “the most wonderful time of the year”! During the months of September and October, the Chamber will be selling tickets for the Four Wheeler Raffle. The Raffle helps the chamber with educational initiatives, scholarships, seminars, and promotion of our businesses and our community. Tickets are available at the Chamber office or wherever you see the four wheeler on display. Also during October, on the 27th, the Chamber will hold its annual Golf Scramble at The Bluffs. Information is available at the office. One of the highlights this busy season will be the “Miss City of Central” Beauty Pageant. This will be the Chamber’s fourth year to hold this event and we are excited to announce that we are now part of the Miss America organization. This means that the winners in the top two age appropriate categories will be receiving scholarships and will also be eligible to compete in the “Miss Louisiana” State Pageant.
Classifieds Brownfields Baptist Church seeking worship leader for morning service only. Salary $50 per week with opportunity to increase. Must be of good moral character and have sufficient musical knowledge. Will consider student or retiree. Contact Rev. Jim Nichols 775-1468 to arrange an interview. For Sale: 2 tablecloths, 60x120”, 1 lt blue, 1 dk green. No iron, no stains. $10 ea. 225-261-2972 For Sale: Child’s booster seat, like new, $10. 225-261-2972 For Sale: Bridal veil, 46” long, white, jeweled headpiece, 8x10 white picture frame, all new in pkg. $15. 261-2972 For Sale: 4’ round wood top table & 4 chairs – $225.00 – 261-5648. For Sale: Back door, tinted glass window for 1983-85 Ram Charger. Great for restoration. $30. 261-2972
The women of Grace Presbyterian Church (9526 Joor Road) are pleased to welcome Representative Valarie Hodges as their keynote speaker at their conference, "Women Making an Impact for Christ," on Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will be encouraged to identify their gifts and abilities and will learn of opportunities to serve in our community. The conference is free, and lunch will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. by Sunday, September 28, to the church office, 261-0890.
Wouldn’t it be great if one of our young ladies went all the way to the Miss America Pageant? The Pageant will be held on Saturday, November 15th. Obviously using the opening phrase, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” brings to mind the Christmas season. What would Christmas be in the City of Central without the annual Christmas Parade and Festival? Plans are already underway preparing for the 28th annual Christmas Parade and Festival 2014. The poll banners will begin to decorate our city during Thanksgiving week, November 24 - 28. On Saturday, November 29th, we will have the 3rd annual Running of the Elves which will kick off the “Shop Small Business Saturday” event here in Central. Remember that it is so important to Shop Central First! The Lighting of the City of Central Christmas Tree will take place on Thursday evening December 4th and on Saturday morning December 6th the parade will roll down Joor Road! So be sure to tailgate with family and friends, do some outdoor activities, attend your children’s special events, eat a lot of turkey and do your Christmas shopping in Central! Above all, take time to enjoy “the most wonderful time of the year”!
For Sale: White wicker day bed, like new. $200 including mattresses. Photo available upon request. 225-636-9227. For Sale: La-Z-Boy Couch with recliners on both ends. Light blue. $85. Call 261-2340 or 247-7426.
Vacation Rental: Vacation on the MS Gulf Coast. Beautiful condo 2 bed, 2 1/2 bath, balcony w/ocean view, furnished. Week-end, weekly, monthly rates 225 938 8601, 225 324 0973 Open House: SUNDAY 2-4. Country Living in Central 3300’ 3-4 BR game room, office, totally remodeled, large rooms, 1.5 acres more avail, pool, gazebo, lots of entertainment areas, workshop, good for small business or horses. 12631 Rounsaville Rd . $350,000. 806-8232 / 261-2672. Help Wanted: Looking for PT & FT employees for cleaning service. Call Donna at 225-573-0143 for more info. For Sale: Tires: 205-65R-15 - 2 for $25 each, 1 for $45 (cash). Good tread. 225-954-6967
For Sale: Tires: 205-65R-15 - 2 for $25 each, 1 for $45 (cash). Good tread. 225-954-6967 For Sale: Black Leather Ladies’ Coat - Denim & Co. Never worn. $100 (cash). 225-954-6967
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Celebrating 47 Years ~ September 2014
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MS/ HS Faculty Take Ice Bucket Challenge
Photos by Payton Lee
On August 20, senior Kris Tamplet accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. When he posted his video to Facebook, he called out two members of the CPS faculty and staff — his guidance counselor, Mrs. Stephanie Boudreaux, and his history teacher, Ms. Alicia Fergerson. What Kris didn’t expect was for these two ladies to conspire to turn his little challenge into something much bigger. “We started texting and trying to figure out how we could get everyone on board,” said Ms. Fergerson. “By the next morning, we had a plan worked out and approval from Mr. Hoots to move forward with it.” Along with 18 other faculty and staff members, Mrs. Stephanie and Ms. Fergerson turned the challenge back to the student body. Students were challenged to raise $1,500
in just five days. They were given small goals to work towards. If students reached $500 in donations, 8 teachers would get dunked. If they reached $1,000 in donations, the coaches and spirit group sponsors were added to the mix. If students brought in $1,500 in donations, Coach Joey Sanchez, athletic director & dean of students, and Mr. Gabe Jacobs, high school math teacher, would get an ice bath, too. Why was Mr. Jacobs so high up the splash list? Well, besides the fact that just about everyone wants to see a math teacher get a bucket of ice water dumped over his head, this cause has a special place for him. All of the money being donated will be contributed to ALS research in memory of his mother, Mrs. Susan Jacobs, who died from ALS in June. “We received over $300 in donations the very first day,”
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said Ms. Fergerson. “However, the donations slowed down a bit after that. On Wednesday night, we sent out a mass text reminder, and on Thursday, Mr. Jacobs took to the intercom system to ‘taunt’ the student body a little.” The tactic worked. By the end of school on day 5, the donations had surpassed the $1,500 mark and were still arriving. By the time the ice buckets were filled on Tuesday, September 2, the grand total of donations was $2,073. Thank you to all of the students and families who donated towards this cause. Also, thank you to the faculty and staff members who were such good sports for participating in this event! For anyone interested, a video of the teachers’ challenge can be viewed at http://youtube/bcxc0idLUt4.
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We Made an Oops!!! During the second week of school, members of the yearbook staff handed out copies of the 2014 yearbooks. In going through the book, we discovered that we made a really big oops! We accidently left out the group picture of our Peanut Cheerleaders and of one of our kindergarten graduates. We’d like to include those pictures here as a way of apologizing to these young Rebels. Left: Laney Sharpe receives her kindergarten diploma from CPS Board President Kyle Dean. Below: The 2013-2014 Peanut Cheerleaders - Front row: Abbey McCulley, Aleigh Holmes; Second row: Kaylee Sharpe, Melody Pennington, Abigail Calais, Addison Juneau, Kalie Hertzler. Photos by Selser Photography
Thursday, September 5, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com ANNOUNCEMENTS Print Edition11
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JH/V Softball vs. Trinity (home) 7th-12th Grade Open House V Football vs. Trinity (home) Fall Pictures (uniforms required) JH/V Softball vs. Silliman (home) 3rd-6th Grade Open House $1 Dress Day JH Football vs. Bens Ford (home) V Football @ ACCS V Softball @ ACCS Tournament JH Football vs. Bowling Green (home) V Football @ Glenbrook $1 Dress Day Spanish II Field Trip V Football vs WCCA (HOMECOMING) Homecoming Dance
4/5:15 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 4/5:15 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA
Upcoming October Events
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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JH Football @ Silliman V Football vs. Silliman (home) $1 Dress Day JH Football @ Centreville K4 Beary Special Day V Football vs Centreville (home - Senior Night) Graduate Supply Rep Meets with Seniors JH Football vs. Slaughter Charter (home) PSAT Testing V Football @ Bens Ford CPAC Garage Sale V Football @ Bowling Green
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2014-2015 Yearbooks on Sale NOW! Go to www.yearbooksforever.com to order yours!
Football Team Hosts Mother/Son Breakfast
On the morning of Friday, August 29, Coach Joey Sanchez and the members and coaches of the CPS football teams honored a group of special ladies with the first Mother/Son Football Breakfast. After a hearty breakfast provided by the school cafeteria staff, each member of the football team introduced his mom (or stand-in big sister) and presented her with a single rose. “Spending time with Cole, his friends, and their moms was really special,” said Mrs. Penny Kinchen, mom of senior Cole Kinchen (#73). “Sometimes we mommas get left out of football talk, and this was a great time for us to fellowship.” (Photos by Payton Lee)
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Parents’ Club Updates The 2014/2015 Central Private Parents’ Club Membership Drive is underway, and this year we are excited about our membership drawings! The winner of the first round (chosen from families joining prior to August 29) is Rhonda Easley. She will receive a $50 Visa gift card. We will also have two additional drawings on September 12th for a $25 gift card to Wal-Mart and on October 10th for a $25 gift card Caliente Mexican Craving restaurant. We invite all current Central Private Parents’/guardians to come join us as we work to support our school by helping our students and teachers. For more information, please contact Amy Varnado, CPPC President, through our school office 261-3341. We would like to thank all of you who worked and shopped at the CPPC’s Annual Gently Worn Uniform Sale, which was held July 19, 2014. This was a great way to jump start the new school year – raising a little over $1,500 for our school and making available gently worn uniform items at the very affordable price of $4 each. The Gently Worn Uniform Room is available year round for those who may need to replace uniform items as needed. If you have any questions, or are in need of help, please call the school office 261-3341, or contact Amy Varnado through the school office. Donations of uniforms that your child has out grown are always
very much appreciated throughout the year and make the gentle worn uniform sale possible. Our main fundraiser for the school year, is the Annual $10,000 Dinner/ Raffle and Auction which will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2014. It will be held in the CPS high school gym at 7 p.m. There will be only 300 tickets sold for this raffle, at a price of $100 each. Each ticket holder will receive a steak dinner for (2) two and a chance to win the grand prize of $10,000. Second prize is $1,000 and five ticket holders will win $100 each. Your ticket also serves as admission into our silent/live auction during the dinner. At this time, you may contact Amy Varnado through the school 261-3341, if you have any questions. Remember that while this event is organized by the CPPC, every family at CPS can help make it successful. Every student at our school benefits from this one night of fundraising! Please remember that our meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month, in the Upper Elementary Library, at 5:30 p.m. with an open invitation to all CPPC members. Please consider joining today as we work together to make Central Private School the best choice in education for our children. We hope to see you there! Thank you, Amy Varnado CPPC President
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Central Private Rebels Victorious Over CHEF Patriots Photos by Selser Photography
The Rebels grabbed a solid victory at home last Friday, August 29th with a 22-6 win over the CHEF Patriots. Join the CPS football team at home for this Friday’s game against Trinity Episcopal at 7 PM. Pictured at Right: #66 Vernon Cotten; Pictured Below: #22 Trevor Wallace
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CAPA Corner
The Golden or Platinum Rule?
Growing up I often heard the statement, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!” This was referred to as the “Golden Rule” and was derived from Matt 7:12 which states, “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them.” Unfortunately, many times people “Do unto others as others have done (or perceived as to have done) unto them” or worse yet, “Do bad things unto others simply because you want to!” I would like to boldly proclaim that I am a “poster child” for carrying out the “Golden Rule” but alas there is still much room for improvement! I would like to share a few things that I have found that are helping me on my quest to carry out the desire to treat others properly. 1. Life’s bumpy experiences. When I experience the brunt of someone’s total disregard for the Golden Rule, I make a note of how it makes me feel. Thus, when I am overwhelmingly tempted to treat someone in the same manner, I have a reference point to go back to in order to rethink my intended actions or words. 2. Observation of others. I watch how people treat or speak to each other. In the end I gain two valuable perspectives form this exercise. First I can observe how the action made the recipient feel and secondly I observe how the perpetrator appeared to all who saw the action. Consequently, I have adopted the following phrase: “You just ought not to treat people certain ways!”
3. Christ’s example. Most importantly, I look to the Word of God! Jesus always had the propensity to take things to a higher level. When he gave, what we call the Golden Rule, he was speaking to people struggling with the concepts of the law. However, just before Christ, the Good Shepherd, was to “lay down His life for the sheep” he said a new commandment I give unto you. As the disciples listened intently Jesus took it to another level by saying, “Love others as I have loved you!” That’s a “Game Changer!” That’s not a “Golden Rule” its platinum, titanium, and diamond! I like to call it the “Platinum Rule!” The scripture tells us in Romans 5:78, “For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” It wasn’t because of my goodness that I received the benefits of Christ’s actions; it was because of Christ’s love for me! This demonstration of love, the “Platinum Rule,” changed the course of history! You could help change the course of history for someone’s life and we all could help change the world around us! We are called to be a reflection of Jesus Christ to this world. The next time you encounter a situation that tries to prompt a visceral response, pause, take it to another level, and remember the Platinum Rule! Ron Erickson Future Hope Ministries
THE P WER IS IN YOUR HANDS Sept 2-16, 2014
PURPOSE OF SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP VOTE The purpose of the special vote is to request authorization from the Dixie Electric Membership Corporation membership to amend and restate Dixie Electric Membership Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation. Dixie Electric Membership Corporation’s original Articles of Incorporation were filed in 1938. Since that time, Louisiana’s electric cooperative laws have changed to address today’s business needs and modern technology. Dixie Electric Membership Corporation needs to have its original Articles updated to conform to Louisiana’s current electric cooperative law to meet current business practices and technology. The primary changes will provide Dixie Electric Membership Corporation with perpetual corporate existence (as opposed to the 99-year current termination) and will allow the management and Board of Directors to operate consistent with the Louisiana Electric Cooperative Act and thereby address ever-changing operational and business needs. These changes will put Dixie Electric Membership Corporation in conformity with current Louisiana state law and modern business practice.
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CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, September 4, 2014
Raising Funds With Raising Cane’s
A fundraiser held at the Central Raising Cane’s earned $1008.56 for the fund to erect a statue of Trevor Sims in Baton Rouge.
“Animals and Wildlife” Art League Show Winners
The Art League of Central held a show during the month of August. The theme was “Animals and Wildlife” and the public was invited to vote for a People’s Choice award winner. The Honorable Mention prize went to R.J. Saucier (right) for his relief carving titled “Eagle.” Third Prize went to Martha Newell (left) for her piece titled “Foal in Stall.” Second and First Prizes went to Chris Resweber (center) for her pieces titled “Energy Drink” and “I See You,” respectively. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to the public for voting.
Allison Grisaffe Bourke Presents Artwork at CCF Coffee Hour
Central resident and artist Allison Grisaffe Bourke presented her work at the Central Cultural Foundation Coffee Hour last Thursday at Central Perk. She creates the look of stained glass with paper. She had some of her work with her and showed a slideshow of several of her pieces. There was also an opportunity for the guests to create their own paper stained glass artwork.
COMMUNITY 11
12 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, September 4, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
A Legacy of Learning Erin Boss and James Campbell to Wed October 19th
of interdisciplinary and across-thecurricula teaching, as many who knew her will remember the tremendous school-wide efforts put into her Geography Awareness units of study which left no stone unturned, no subject untouched across the curricula. After many years at Central Middle School as a mentor, teacher, and educator, Ms. Kuhlmann continued her teaching career as an Assistant Principal at Southeast Middle School in EBR and later moved to open a brand new school, Woodlawn Middle, as part of one of the first all women administrations to open a new middle Kathy Ann Kuhlmann, an exceptional school in EBR Parish. Her impact teacher and administrator, leaves a continued at Central Middle School legacy of learning that is surpassed by where the many programs and standards few in the Greater Baton Rouge Area. she authored and implemented during Her teaching career spanned thirty-four her tenure went forward with those she years in East and West Baton Rouge mentored in the classrooms and in the Parishes and the state of Texas. administrative offices. Ms. Kuhlmann came to the On April 25, 2014, the Greater Central Community Schools as a sixth Baton Rouge educational community atgrade Social Studies teacher in 1987. large lost a great teacher. Ms. Kuhlmann She brought with her a set of standards succumbed to her battle with pancreatic and expectations for students, staff, cancer. She will be sorely missed by faculty, administration, and friends. She the entire educational community included everyone in her belief of what throughout the Greater Baton Rouge was right and wrong and in her belief that area in which she served so diligently a student with desire could overcome and so tirelessly for the past 27 of the 34 any obstacles and learn anything placed consecutive years of her life dedicated before him/her. This article is a tribute to the education of our youth. Her to her memory and to all that she held legacy of education and excellence will great: love of God, love of country, and live on through the establishment of love of friends and family in a world The Kathy Kuhlmann Woodlawn Way in which education reigned supreme. Award given to a deserving Woodlawn She believed in shaping and molding Middle School Eighth Grade Student at students to strive for excellence. She the end of each school year. Shortly after expected greatness of her students and her death, Woodlawn Middle School she received greatness. Together, she Administration and Faculty paid tribute and her students sailed the ships of to her memory with the institution of excellence: Scholarship, Leadership, this award and honored its first recipient and Citizenship. She was the epitome at their awards program in May, 2014.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Boss of Bentonville, Arkansas would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Elizabeth to Mr. James Christian Campbell. The couple will be married in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at The Garden Room. Erin is the daughter of Bill and Diane Boss of Bentonville, Arkansas. Maternal grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Warren W. Todd of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Paternal grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Boss of Bentonville, Arkansas. Erin is a graduate of the College of Agriculture and College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Dairy Science and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She is an associate doctor at Animal Doctors of North Texas in Fort Worth. Chris is the son of Jerrell and Susan Campbell of Central, Louisiana. Chris’ maternal grandparents are Mrs. Wilma McCraine and the late Mr. David L. McCraine of Woodville, Mississippi. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James M. Campbell of Central, Louisiana. Chris is a graduate of the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University with a Bachelor and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering. He is employed by Weir Oil and Gas in Fort Worth, Texas.
Ms. Kuhlmann’s picture and Award Plaque with the recipients’ names will hang on Woodlawn Middle’s walls memorializing what Ms. Kuhlmann represented in life and in education. While teachers and administrators will miss her presence in the schools, students will miss her loving, yet stern, no-nonsense approach to all of life’s tasks. Anyone can show up and take another’s place, but filling the shoes of Kathy Ann Kuhlmann will be
a much greater task. Only those striving for excellence in inspiring students to learn can hope to walk in those shoes. The East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Texas, and Central Community Schools educational communities and students will greatly miss her presence among them, but the legacy of Kathy Ann Kuhlmann is inspiration for all students and teachers to strive toward educational excellence in her wake.