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Fall Family Fun Pumpkin Patch Opens at Blackwater UMC
Photos by Michael Spangler
The annual Pumpkin Patch is now open at Blackwater United Methodist Church, selling pumpkins every day through October 30th to raise money for local and global missions. Bring the kids to see literally THOUSANDS of pumpkins! Blackwater will be holding Saturday Fun Days with a bouncy house, hayrides, and games. Tickets are 4 for $1.00 or 10 for $2.00. New this year is the “Touch a Truck” Saturday on October 18 from 10-2, where in addition to the usual Saturday fun events, kids of all ages will be able to explore and climb on their favorite
things on wheels and KLOVE Radio will be there providing great music. Admission to this event is $5.00 per person r $20.00 per family. Saturday October 25 will be the Annual Craft Show from 8-4 and Car Show from 10-2. Applications for these events and further information can be found at www.blackwaterumc.org, or by calling the church office at 225261-4646. Hours for the pumpkin patch are Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 1-5. A special thank you to everyone who helped unload pumpkins, including Central High’s Beta Club and Men for Others.
Central Beaver Bayou Flood Study & Mapping Project Update By Councilman Jason Ellis
On September 25, 2012, the city council appropriated funds in an ordinance sponsored by Councilman Aaron Moak for the study of the Beaver Bayou watershed in Central to determine if FEMA floodplain map elevations were inaccurate after Central resident Kathi Cowen, a certified floodplain manager, questioned the elevations. G.E.C. (Gulf Engineers & Consultants) was selected to perform the study, which was completed in July 2013. Mortgage holders who own residences within the floodplain are required to have flood insurance on their properties, and a change in lowering floodplain elevations could mean a savings of millions of dollars to Central residents in flood insurance premiums. The results of the study are staggering. Over 1,000 homes could be affected. Many homes in areas currently within the Beaver Bayou floodplain could be taken out of the floodplain if FEMA approves the revised maps produced by G.E.C. engineer George Hudson. These areas and subdivisions include Pinewood Acres, parts of Sherrington Place, parts of Crystal Place, parts of Rambling Oaks, Jackson Place, Jackson Park, parts of Devall Rd, Amber Lakes, the eastern part of Bridlewood, Biltmore,
Northwoods, Cedar Mill Run, and other areas along the portion of Beaver Bayou mainly north of Greenwell Springs Road. The results of the study must be approved by FEMA in order for the new flood maps to become effective. The application and associated study materials were submitted to FEMA by the City of Central on January 3, 2014. Currently FEMA engineers and reviewers have asked for several revisions to the maps and study data over the past 10 months in order to complete their review and recommendation. The city’s flood study consultant GEC is making timely responses to comments and requests from FEMA as they are received. An ordinance to amend the budget and fund $4,000 of additional surveying services to satisfy required FEMA comments for additional data will be heard by the Central City Council on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. According to FEMA’s website the map revision process once study data is considered complete can take as long as 18 months to become effective. You can find more information on the FEMA website concerning the map revision process at http://www.fema.gov/national-flood-insuranceprogram-0/flood-map-revision-processes
Wildcats on the Radio
Tune in to 910 AM Thursdays for the team of Sid Edwards and Steve Johnson hosting Sports Central. The show airs live from Coaches Grill on 910 AM and on the TuneIn Radio App every Thursday from 5-6 PM. This weeks’ guests include players Cameron Hooper, Jared Leger and Shane Story, and Defensive Coordinator Ken Hilton. Tune in to 910 AM at 5 or come out for what promises to be a great show and a great time at Coaches Grill this and every Thursday. Get the inside scoop on CHS Football, meet the coaches and players and have some great burgers or wings. Don’t forget you can hear Friday’s game live beginning at 6:45 on the Central Stat Care Wildcat Broadcast on 91.9 FM and on the TuneIn Radio App.
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“On the Radar” in Central
Council Decision. So here are some things “On the Radar” this month in Central. Council Districts – The first meeting was held earlier this week to consider a move to Council elections by District in 2018. The next meeting is October 29th at 6PM in City Hall. The public is invited to attend How is anyone really supposed and speak (Personally, I say put to know what is going on in it to a vote of the citizens). Central? If you don’t follow each FEMA Floodplain Study website, attend every meeting, it funding – The City Council will is easy to miss out on the next consider an additional $4,000 Movie in the Park (October to complete the Beaver Bayou 30th) or the next important Watershed flood study likely
to save Central residents up to several million dollars each year in flood insurance premiums (I can’t imagine not funding this, and I also don’t understand why the Council has not funded a similar study proposed for the Comite River side of Central). Pumpkin Patch – Thousands of Pumpkins have arrived at Blackwater United Methodist Church this week so make this a family outing, go far a hay ride, hear stories, play games and decorate your own pumpkin. Pumpkin Patch supports Blackwater’s missions
outreach (Nice to have another family friendly Central event). Football – Come out Friday night and see if the Wildcats can take the first step to a District title by beating rival Denham Springs. Or, come support the Rebels with a new head coach and an improving record (Friday night football is Central’s biggest social event. Come out and spend an evening with a couple thousand of your friends and neighbors). Elections are November 4th (You might have noticed a few signs).
AT&T Store Burglarized
From EBRSO On Monday, October 6th, an EBRSO deputy was dispatched to the AT&T store at 14409 Wax Road in reference to a burglary. The front entrance was pried open at the door lock. Approximately $46,000 worth of cell phones and accessories were taken from the store. After viewing the surveillance, it was found that two white male subjects were observed entering the store at 6:30 AM on Saturday, October 4th with two large bags wearing ball caps, jeans, and t-shirts.
EBRSO Event Saturday
From EBRSO
The Zachary/Plains and Pride Substations will host a community event this Saturday, October 11th in the parking lot of the Main Street Home Depot in Zachary from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in an effort to reach out to community members. There will be a demonstration with the EBRSO bomb robot, D.A.R.E. offering free fingerprinting for children and other various EBRSO equipment on display. The Zachary Fire Department and Zachary Police Department will also be in attendance. The Zachary Fire Department will sell Pastalaya dinners to benefit the Lane RMC Foundation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lane Regional Medical Center has also partnered with the Sheriff’s Office to provide a basic health screen as well as CPR demonstrations. United Blood Services of Baton Rouge will have a mobile unit present for those wishing to donate. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsors/Vendors: Home Depot, Lane Regional Medical Center, Georgia Pacific, Leblanc’s Food Store, Coca-Cola of B.R., WalMart & Winn Dixie of Zachary
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Press Release: Blighted Property
From the City of Central
One of the most difficult items to deal with as a city is “blighted property”. This is property which has fallen into disrepair or perhaps lacks upkeep in the case of grass and weeds. Many of these properties have multiple issues such as a building that needs immediate repair in order to make it safe and secure for occupancy, or property that needs grass cutting, removal of trash and rubbish, inoperable vehicles or other debris that creates an eyesore and a safety or health issue for the city and surrounding neighbors. The clean up of our blighted properties is a priority for our city. Ordinances are in place that allow the property owners due process after being issued a citation as well as time to clean up or make repairs, and if no progress is made, an Administrative Hearing may take place in which the property owner may discuss the citation and hopefully come to a resolution of the issue. In extreme cases, fines and Administrative Hearing costs may be assessed against the property owner and ultimately may become a lien on the property which would mandate payment
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after being placed on the property tax bill at the end of the year. These ordinances are important so as to ensure property values are not endangered for other nearby properties and that safety, health, and well being issues for the city and our citizens are addressed. We do realize that some property owners may not be able to address some of these issues on their own, and in that case, we will be happy to work with organizations in the city that may be able to help those owners with their problems. Many property owners are working with us to rectify situations that have plagued our city for a long time. Together, we can be sure that Central is clean and safe and that property values can be maintained for you and your families. If you have a question about whether a property is blighted, you can call our City Municipal Services Office at 2625000, and someone will be happy to investigate the property. You can also view the Administrative Hearings Agendas on our website, www.centralgov.com under the Government tab.
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Board of Adjustments Meeting October 23 Public Notice from the City of Central
The City of Central Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on October 23, 2014 at 5:00pm at Kristenwood Meeting Facility, 14025 Greenwell Springs Rd, Central, LA 70739 to consider the following item(s): BOA-17-14 This property is located at 15425 Ski Stone Drive on Lot 8 of Ski Stone Subdivision. The applicant requests the Board of Adjustment to grant a variance of Section 2.2 (D)(4) of the Comprehensive Zoning Code which states that no accessory structure may exceed 1,000 square feet in the Single Family Residential One Zoning District. The applicant proposes to place a 1,200 square foot RV cover on the property. The applicant is Jeffrey P. Meyers BOA-18-14 This property is located at 15569 Joor Road on Tract A-3 of the former Smith property. The applicant requests the Board of Adjustment to grant a variance of Section 2.2 (D)(4) of the Comprehensive Zoning Code which states that no accessory
structure may exceed 1,600 square feet in the Rural/Agriculture Zoning District. The applicant proposes to place a 3,000 square foot accessory structure on the property. The applicant is Deborah and David Burnaman. BOA-19-14 This property is located at 14178 Lovett Road on Tract E-1 of the former Wylie Buhler Property. The applicant requests the Board of Adjustment to grant a variance for the expansion of nonconforming use in conformance with Section 15.2 I(1) of the Comprehensive Zoning Code. The applicant proposes to add a 600 square foot carport cover for storage in conjunction with a nonconforming use. The applicant is Rory Bell. BOA-20-14 This property is located at 8196 C Droze Road on Tract 2A of the former Carr Tract. The applicant requests a variance of the side yard setback from 25 feet to 12.5 feet in accordance with Section 13.6 A of the Comprehensive Zoning Code in order to construct a new residence. The applicant is Chris Phelps.
October 23 Planning & Zoning Meeting Agenda
Public Notice from the City of Central
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The City of Central Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 6:00pm at Kristenwood Meeting Facility, 14025 Greenwell Springs Rd, Central, LA 70739 to consider the following item(s): EOP-7-14 Exchange of Property between Lot F-2-B-2 of the E.S. Morgan Estate, Lots A-2 and A-3 of the F.L. Denham Tract and Lots B-2-B1 and B-3-2A-1 of the Dr. Charles E. Latham Tract. This property is located on the north side of Hooper Road near the northwest corner of the Hooper and Joor Road intersection. The applicant is requesting to adjust the property lines between five adjoining lots. (Applicant: Daniel Poche) S-2-14 Subdivision of Lot 2-B of the J.J Gurney Tract This property is located at the west end of Tallowwood Avenue on Tract 2A and 2B of the former J.J. Gurney Tract. The applicant is proposing a single family residential subdivision of 9 lots consistent with the R-1 Zoning District. (Applicant: Thomas Barber) SS-19-14 Subdivision of X-1 of the former Celia Nita and Lindon Denham Property This property is located on the west side of Hubbs Road south of the Greenwell SpringsPort Hudson Road intersection. The applicant is requesting to subdivide a tract into two for single family residential land use and signage. (Applicant: Stephen LaCour) SS-37-12 Subdivision of Tract D of the Libby A. Trueblood Estate formerly the Virgil V. Womack
Property (Revised) This property is located on the west side of Joor Road south of the Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road intersection. The applicant is proposing to subdivide one (1) tract into four (4) lots for single family residential land use and dedicate a private servitude of access. (Applicant: Suzonne T. Pugh) SS-28-12 Waiver Request to Further Subdivide Lot 2 of New Horizon Subdivision formerly of the Allen E Morgan Property This property is located on the north end of Old Settlement Road. The applicant is requesting a waiver of Section 7:14.3(2) of the Development Code to further subdivide a lot within a subdivision that was stipulated no further subdivision until public sewer is provided for all lots. (Applicant: Thomas D. Rodgers) Proposed Ordinance to Amend Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance To amend and reenact Appendix 1, Chapter 15, Section 15.2, Subsection (D) of the code of ordinances of the City of Central relative to nonconforming structures and uses and mobile homes and to provide for all related matters. (Councilman Shane Evans) Proposed Ordinance to Amend Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance To amend and reenact Appendix 1, Chapter 18, Section 18.1, Subsection (C)(3)(a) of the code of ordinances of the City of Central relative to the minimum lot area required for single mobile homes used for residential purposes in Rural/Agricultural Zoning districts and to provide for all related matters. (Councilman Wayne Messina)
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY 10/9:
Central Speaks Hits the Streets Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM Sports Central Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from Coaches Grill, 5PM CHS Volleyball vs Denham Springs, Home, 6PM Live Music with Justin McCain, Caliente, 6-9PM
FRIDAY 10/10:
Rummage Sale & BBQ Dinners, Magnolia Methodist, 8 & 11:30AM Mike Anderson’s Free Tailgate Party at Wildcat Stadium, 6-7PM CHS Varsity Football vs Denham at Home, 7PM CPS Varsity Football vs Centreville at Home, 7PM
SATURDAY 10/11:
Magnolia Methodist Community Market, 8AM-2PM See You At Church!
SUNDAY 10/12:
MONDAY 10/13:
Art League of Central Oct Meeting, Central Library, 6PM CCSS School Board Meeting, 6PM
TUESDAY 10/14:
City Council Meeting, 6PM at CHS Auditorium CHS Freshman Football at Zachary, 6PM Kids’ Night at Caliente with Face Painting, 6-8PM
WEDNESDAY 10/15:
CHS JV Football vs Zachary at Home, 6PM CHS Volleyball vs St. Michael, Away, 6PM
THURSDAY 10/16:
Central Speaks Hits the Streets and Mailboxes Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM Sports Central Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from Coaches Grill Live Music with Christina Ocmand at Caliente, 6-9PM CPS Varsity Football vs Ben’s Ford, Away, 7PM
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For Sale: Seasoned firewood - 125.00 truck load. Pick up only/Slaughter, LA. Call 225-654-3236. For Sale: King Heavy-Weight Comforter w/1 Large Window Scarf Mauve. $75. Call 937-7499. For Sale: New 10-piece “real wood” bedroom set with mattress. Call 937-7499.
For Sale: Vertical Blinds, 71 wide x 44 long, $25. Call 937-7499.
Garage Sale: 12965 Erin Ave (off Flannery near Gr Spr Rd) Fri & Sat 8-4
Garage Sale: October 11th 7am-2pm Crystal Place Subdivision 15043 Libra Ave For Sale: 3 piece bedroom set, light color, good condition, $100. Call 262-6336 for photo. Email classifieds@centralspeaks. com. Deadline Tuesday at NOON. Real estate & professional ads $10 for 3 lines, plus $3 per extra line. Other ads are free for 3 lines (35 characters per line).
This Friday, October 10, Magnolia United Methodist Church at 16024 Greenwell Springs Road will be having a rummage sale beginning at 8 AM and a BBQ dinner sale beginning at 11:30. BBQ dinners cost $8.50 each for half chicken, beans, cole slaw, roll, and dessert. Call 261-2789 to place advance BBQ orders.
Free Kids’ Halloween Safety Course October 24th at Langston’s TaeKwonDo
This October 24th, Langston's TaeKwonDo Academy will be offering a FREE Halloween Safety Course and Stranger Danger Seminar. This event is open to the public. Your children will learn general halloween safety tips, self-defense, and stranger danger awareness. There will be free prizes such as treat bags, coloring books, and even 1 free week of taekwondo training! Two classes are available on Friday October the 24th, 2014 5 to 7 year olds @ 5:00pm to 6:15pm 8 year olds and up @ 6:30pm to 7:45pm. Classes are limited to 30 children so space is limited. To reserve your spot, contact us by: Phone: (225) 603-6378 Facebook @ langstons taekwondo academy
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Raising Cane’s Celebrates Central Chamber of Commerce C4 Report Eat & Support Central! Remodel with Ribbon Cutting The Shop, Holiday season and Support Central. Thus
Raising Cane’s in Central just completed their restaurant “refresh” at the end of September. They celebrated with a ribbon cutting on October 3rd with the Central Chamber of Commerce. Central Raising Cane’s is located at 10500 Sullivan Road at the corner of Sullivan and Wax Road.
Photo by Michael Spangler
St. Alphonsus Health Fair Oct 14 On Tuesday, October 14th from 9AM-12Noon, St. Alphonsus will hold their annual health fair— FIESTA for Good Health. There will be over 30 vendors with health information and free screenings including vision, hearing, skin cancer, glucose/cholesterol, stroke, BMI, and many more. Door prizes and refreshments will also be included. Flu shots are available for $30.00 or free with Medicare Part B or Medicare insurance. Don’t forget your insurance card.
is quickly approaching and people have already begun to do their holiday shopping! So once again, it is time to encourage everyone to “Shop Central”! In 2015 we will celebrate 10 years of being a City and the establishment of the Central Chamber. While there will be much reason to celebrate, there is still much room for improvement. One area to especially be aware of, is the need to stop the “Sales Tax Leakage”. “Sales Tax Leakage” occurs when local citizens spend money outside of Central and sales taxes are collected for those areas instead. Sales tax revenue generated by the local citizens shopping in our city’s businesses, is the engine that drives are city and supports our schools! The Central Community School System depends on and collects sales tax revenues plus property taxes whereas the City of Central depends solely on the collection of sales tax. We’ve made great strides in ten years towards cutting down on the sales tax leakage however, we are still at over a 40% leakage. That is why we want to make our citizens aware of how important it is to Shop, Eat,
the Chamber, City, School System and local businesses are sponsoring a “Shop Small Business Saturday” event during this Holiday season to encourage everyone to “Shop Central”! “Small Business Saturday” is a nationwide event that encourages communities to shop in small local businesses. On Saturday, November 29th, we will Kick off “Shop Small Business Saturday” with the 5K “Running of the Elves”, followed by a day of special shopping incentives that will be offered by over 40 local businesses. Many of these incentives will run through till December 14th. Shoppers who shop at these businesses, during this time, will have the opportunity to qualify for one of three shopping sprees. These shopping sprees, ranging from $500 to $1,500, will be given away on Monday, December 15th! That could definitely help to make the season bright! Ron Erickson Sr. IOM President Central Chamber of Commerce 2013 Louisiana Small Chamber of the Year
Trae Welch Will Be A Judge Our Families Can Trust An Experienced Prosecutor
For over a decade, Trae Welch has been handling both civil and criminal cases. As the Zachary City Prosecutor, he’s fought on the front lines to bring criminals to justice, make them pay their debts to society, and stood up for the victims.
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CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, October 9, 2014
Letter to the Editor: Central High JROTC
Note from Central Speaks: With rumors circulating about the JROTC program at Central High being discontinued, Central Speaks contacted Superintendent Faulk for the details. He explained that enrollment in the ROTC program has been steadily declining and that it is only partially funded by the government, and issued this statement: “As we prepare for next school year I will be evaluating numerous programs being offered by the system and making recommendations to the board. The state is changing the way some programs are being funded and we have to determine locally where the impact of funding programs will have the greatest benefit for the school system. There will also be capital outlay projects we will have to consider.” Below is a letter written to Superintendent Faulk and the CCSS School Board. It was sent to Central Speaks as well. I am writing you about let me remind you; the JROTC the Central High School JROTC assist with event parking at school program. It has come to my events; they provide the color attention that you intend to have guard - proudly honoring our this program removed from CHS. nation’s flag before the start of all The JROTC program that we home football games; leading the have at our CHS is an outstanding Central Community Christmas program that helps our young men Parade with the color guard and and women mature and become our drill team (this has become a future citizens and/or military. For Central tradition), and many other some of the students, the JROTC volunteer programs that they do program is there only involvement for our communities. in the school system. The JROTC program was My son graduated from part of CHS before the Central CHS last year; he was part of the Community Schools System JROTC program for four years and existed. I’m sure you are faced was the battalion command leader with growing pains for our school during his senior year; it was system and these can be some because of the JROTC program that very challenging issues for you. he was able to be a leader and he is Removing a program that has been currently attending Northwestern in place for many of years would State University (La.) on a three be a setback for our school and year ROTC scholarship. community. I hope and pray that For all of the young men we (as a school and community) and women involved in the are not moving toward all students JROTC program; they will become having to fit into one type of mold better prepared for their futures for our school. Our students need as civilians, military or college a choice of programs to be a part students when they graduate from of. Central became a city so that CHS and the JROTC program. we could break away from the East I hope you do realize the Baton Rouge school system, I hope importance and involvement and pray that you are not leading that the JROTC program at CHS us back to what we got away from. Thank you, has in the school system and our Central City community. Please Douglas J Wills
Breast Cancer Awareness Promotions
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If your business is doing anything special this month in support of this cause, please let us know by emailing Info@CentralSpeaks.com.
Raising Cane’s in Baton Rouge is teaming up with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to do our part to support breast cancer research. Throughout the month of October, Raising Cane’s Restaurants in the Baton Rouge area will be donating 15% of net proceeds of all jug sales to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. Purchase a jug of Cane’s delicious sweet tea, unsweet tea or fresh squeezed lemonade to support breast cancer research & prevention right here in Baton Rouge, LA. Sandra Lynn’s Boutique “Power of Pink Party” Thursday Oct 23 from 10am to 6pm: Sandra Lynn’s Boutique has partnered with Brighton to raise awareness for Breast cancer nationwide. 10% of sales on Oct 23 will be donated to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and $5 for every “Brighton Power of Pink Bracelet” sold. There will be refreshments and giveaways, as well as a raffle for a Brighton pink makeup pouch and Merle Norman of Central cosmetic basket valued at $250 (drawing October 23rd @ 6pm).
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
WILDCAT UPDATE
Wildcats 8, Scotlandville 22
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Photo by Expressions Photography Pictured: #4 Leo Brownfield outruns the Scotlandville defense.
In the first District game on Central’s schedule the Cats fell 22-8 to a strong Scotlandville team. This matchup has been decided by just a few points each of the last three years, but Central’s five turnovers gave the Hornets the margin this year. Late excitement was provided by Leo Brownfield’s fourth quarter 83 yard kickoff return for a touchdown. The
Wildcats also capitalized on a bad Scotlandville snap to put a safety on the scoreboard. With the Wildcat defense on the field much of the game, division 1 college recruit Kevin Henry turned in his usual strong performance with 9 tackles, seven solo and one for a loss. Chandler Hollingsworth added two solo tackles and 9 assists. QB Tyler Sansone, recovering from a shoulder injury, combined with backup Ralph Moore and running back James Schopp to go 13 for 20 for 109 yards in the air.
Stat Leaders vs Scotlandville
Season Summary
Rushing #23 Xavier Lewis - 12 for 31 yds #4 Leo Brownfield - 4 for 28 yds. 83 yd kickoff return for TD Passing #8 Ralph Moore - 5/8 for 53 yds Receiving #7 Terrell Chatman - 5 for 50 yds Defense #2 Kevin Henry - 9 tkl (7 solo, 4 ast), 1 TFL Punting #6 Tyler Sansone - 4 for 122 yds
Sep 5 Kipp Ren. Home W34-6 Sep 12 Morgan City Home W57-27 Sep 19 Jesuit Away L6-35 Sep 26 McKinley Home L14-34 Oct 3 Scotlandville Home L8-22 Oct 10 Denham Home Oct 17 Zachary Away Oct 24 Broadmoor Home Oct 31 Walker Away Nov 7 Live Oak Away
Central vs Denham Friday at Home
Denham Springs will be visiting Wildcat Stadium this Friday at 7. The Yellowjackets are 2-0 in district, having defeated Live Oak and Broadmoor 64-20 and 36-12, respectively. Tickets are available at CHS and at the gate. Friday’s game, and every game this year, will be broadcast on 91.9 FM thanks in large part to title sponsor Central Stat Care. You can also catch the broadcast on the TuneIn App at 91.9 on any smart phone.
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Central Falls to Scotlandville, Hosts Denham Friday
Photos by Michael Spangler
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Rebels Fall to Silliman 6 - 33
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Central Defeats East Ascension at Home in 3 Games Photos by Michael Spangler
Next Home Games Tonight at 6PM and October 20th at 6PM
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
Young Central Swim Team Continues Improvement
By Coach Osborne
For the second meet in a row, Matthew Arnold won both his individual events. Impressively, Matthew won different events than the two he won at the last meet. He won the 500 freestyle, one of his strongest events, in 5:19.03. Then he won the 100 breaststroke, formerly one of his weakest events, in 1:09.30. Matthew Usher had strong swims in his events as well. Matthew qualified for the state event in the 500 freestyle with a time of 6:09.77. He also finished 7th in the 50 freestyle in 26.10 seconds. Freshmen Tejah Scott and Jack Way had impressive performances
as well. Tejah shaved 1.5 seconds off of her backstroke and 2.5 seconds off of her freestyle times. Meanwhile, Jack cut 2 seconds off his freestyle time. Devin Avery, Stephanie Pourciau, Lyndee Debetaz, and Brooke Demoulin continued to lower their times. Acacia Porch, Geremy Porch, and Emily Hollier scored points for the Wildcats in their individual events. Acacia finished 10th in the 100 freestyle. Geremy cut a second off his 100 freestyle., and Emily cut 2 seconds off her 100 freestyle. The final regular season meet before the City Meet is October 18.
Art Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors
The Louisiana Education Loan Authority (Lela) seeks artwork for its 2014 Holiday Art Scholarship Contest “The Holidays – Louisiana Style.” This contest is open to all Louisiana high school seniors in the Class of 2015. The winning design may be featured on Lela’s 2014 Holiday Greeting Card. Six designs will be selected by independent third party art and graphic professionals, with the following prizes awarded: First Place ($2,000) Second Place ($1,500) Third Place ($1,000) Honorable Mention ($500) Honorable Mention ($500) Honorable Mention ($500) Contest Rules and Regulations are below. The DEADLINE to submit entries will be November 1, 2014. Entries postmarked after the deadline will not be accepted. 2014 Holiday Art Scholarship Contest Rules & Regulations 1. Participants will be limited to one entry. 2. Participants must be classified as a Louisiana high school senior and a member of the Class of 2015. 3. All entries must be postmarked on or before November 1, 2014. 4. Winners will be selected and notified by telephone and/or email, and the results will be posted on our website (www.asklela.org) and our Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/askLela). 5. Scholarship awards will be deposited directly into the winner’s student account at the college or university in which the student enrolls during the Fall of
2015. 6. Any type of original artwork will be accepted. Art may be pen, pencil, water color, crayon, charcoal, marker, black and white or color photograph, or computer generated design. Clip art graphics will not be accepted. 7. Original artwork should be submitted as a design no larger than 8.5” x 11”. Graphic design entries ONLY should be sent as a pdf or jpg attachment and emailed to thomas@lela.org. 8. Contestants must submit their original artwork accompanied by a completed entry form found on page 3 at http://www.lela.org/ documents/2014-contestrulesregulations-entryform.pdf. 9. All artwork should be based on the theme: “The Holidays – Louisiana Style!” 10. Artwork will be judged on participant’s use of the theme, creativity, quality of the design, and adherence to the rules. 11. Lela reserves the right to use a version of the original artwork. 12. All artwork becomes the property of Lela and will not be returned. 13. All original artwork accompanied by the completed Entry Form should be mailed to: Lela’s Holiday Art Scholarship Contest, 2237 S. Acadian Thruway, Suite 603, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Winners will be notified as soon as determined. Lela reserves the right to use a version of the winning artwork on Lela’s Holiday Greeting Card. Additional information may be obtained by calling (800) 2284755.
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14 COMMUNITY
Students, Faculty, and Friends Gather in Support of CPS Student
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2014 ARPA Summer Synopsis
Photos by Beth Fussell
On Monday, hundreds gathered at Central Private to join in an event to support Cole Browning, a CPS student recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Cole headed to St. Jude on Tuesday, so he was sent off in style with an event including music, food, prayers, and even head shaving in support of Cole. “Praying for Cole” t-shirts, being sold as a fundraiser for medical expenses, were a huge hit. If you would like to contribute a donation, checks only (no cash) may be made out to Central Private School with a note in the memo line that it is for the Cole Browning Fundraiser. Checks may be mailed to Central Private at 12801 Centerra Court, Central, LA 70714.
By Matthew Venable
This year was a very successful effort in which many exciting things happened. To start things off the new 23 hp Cooperhead motor and Cottonmouth all-welded boat really played a huge factor in increasing the efficiency of picking up the river. The Cottonmouth boat was built and designed specifically for the Amite River by Central resident Cory Crochet. Several times this year we had over 15 bags of trash in the boat at one time at 21 mph compared to last year only being able to fit 10 or 11 and could achieve 15-16 mph. And to really put things into perspective when we started ARPA the boat and motor could only carry 5 to 6 bags of trash at one time and at 10-12 mph, that’s an increase of efficiency of over 300%. We also extended our range to below the Magnolia Bridge several days. Needless to say we were able to pick up more trash in less time (we’re getting pretty good at this stuff). We removed over 4300 gallons of litter this year. One of our biggest challenges this summer was the up and down water situations on the Amite river. Normal level for the Amite river at Magnolia is about
26 feet. When the river gauge at Magnolia is above 30 feet it becomes difficult to navigate the swift current and debris, such as tree limbs, logs and sand bars that change daily. We check this before we make a run, and on the USGS Amite river gauge at Magnolia there were many days that access to the river was limited. After the high water events bottles, cans, and other litter would be moved higher on the beaches and in the woods. The litter would be partially buried and filled with sediment from the high water making the entire task much more difficult. Another exciting event was the help given to us from a pair of St. Alphonsus beta members who came out and helped pick up several beaches (Maddie TolerElizabeth Pennington). And to top off everything our 501c3 number was finally processed and we’re all super excited about it. Overall we had a very successful season of making our much beloved river a more beautiful place and enjoyed being a part of its history. Pictured: Maddie Toler and Elizabeth Pennington taking a break by the new boat.
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Salon Concert to Be Held in Central
Dr. and Mrs. Russell Westfall of the City of Central will be hosting a Salon Concert in their home at 2 pm on Saturday, November 1. The vocal and piano concert will be featuring multitalented soprano, Mrs. Jamie Leonard-Brubaker, and pianist, Mr. Evan Roider, another very multi-talented person. They will be presenting a variety of genre including Classical, Broadway, and Gershwin. Proceeds from this concert will be used to help offset the Blackwater United Methodist Church Choir costs as they travel to New York City’s Lincoln Center-Carnegie Hall in 2015 and help with their music ministry. This is the second time their choir has been selected and invited to perform “The Requiem” in this venue.
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St. Alphonsus Students Learn about Fire Prevention
From the Central Fire Department
Captain Derek Glover from the Central Fire Department, along with Sparky the Fire Dog, visited St. Alphonsus students to talk about fire prevention. Captain Glover and Sparky are pictured with Mrs. Joy Lonibos’s class and Principal Cindy Ryals.
Chinese Pastor Brother Yun Speaking at Cornerstone
On Wednesday, October 15th from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm at Cornerstone Church on Blackwater Road, the community is invited to come hear guest speaker Brother Yun. Brother Yun was a pastor in one of China’s house churches. He suffered prolonged torture and imprisonment for his faith. He currently resides in Germany, traveling and speaking with the Back to Jerusalem Ministry. Your faith will be stretched and you will be astounded as you hear this great man of faith speaking here in Central! “The Heavenly Man” is a book telling his life story! There is no cost to attend; however, a love offering will be taken for Back to Jerusalem Ministries.
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In Memoriam: Cody Jonathan D’Amico
Cody Jonathan D'Amico was a student at ITT and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Central. Cody passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014. He was 29. Visiting was held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Visiting continued at the funeral home on Thursday October 9, 2014 until the service conducted by Steve Johnson. Entombment followed in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Cody is survived by his parents Brad A. and Darlene Darbonne D’Amico, sister Ariel M. D’Amico, grandparents Daniel “Skip” D’Amico and wife Shirley D’Amico, Margaret LaFleur, and Luke and wife Nettie Darbonne. Uncles Danny D’Amico, Scot and wife Missy Darbonne, Shane Darbonne, aunts Marie D’Amico, Sonya Zimmer, cousins Jason DeBenedetto, Rocco DeBenedetto and wife Michelle and children Little Rocco and Lindsly, Gabby Maggio, Cameron Harley, Godmother Arlene Dupree. Cody was preceded in death by his brother Talor J. D’Amico, grandmother Dot D’Amico, cousin Madison Maggio, uncle Rick Temple, great-grandparents Sam and Marie D’Amico, Joseph and Odette Lindsly, Rodney and Camie LaFleur,
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The Central High School classes of 1948 and 1949 are planning a class reunion on October 23. Call Jodie May Crawford at 261-2238 or Thelma Bourke at 261-4330 for details.
Heather Blanchard to Marry Carl Templet, Jr. on November 22
and Alduce and Olinar Darbonne, and Mr. John Zimmer. Pallbearers will be Jason and Rocco DeBenedetto, Brett Owens, Chris Fontenot, Matt Desselle, Jacques Dupree, Cameron Harley, Brandon “Smokey” Johnson and Arlene Dupree. Cody was a 2003 graduate of Central High School, and was an avid LSU fan. Everyone who knew him knew of his “unique personality and way of life”. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children Hospital.
Heather Marie Blanchard and Carl Joseph Templet, Jr. will marry on November 22, 2014 at Chateau Blanc in White Castle, Louisiana. The bride is the daughter of Elizabeth and Wayne Barbin of Central and L.J. and Angie Blanchard of Baker. Maternal grandparents are Ethel Guedry and the late Warren Guedry, Sr. Paternal grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. William Blanchard, Sr. She is a graduate of Central High School and Louisiana State University with a degree in Kinesiology. She is a teacher and coach at Berwick High School in St. Mary Parish. Carl is the son of Carl Templet, Sr and Pamela Dupre of Pierre Part, Louisiana. Carl’s maternal grandparents are Mrs. Geraldine Fryou and the late Gerald Fryou, Sr. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gaulbert Templet of Pierre Part, Louisiana. Carl is a commercial fisherman in Pierre Part, Louisiana.