Christmas in Central Tree Lighting Tonight, Parade Saturday Journey to Bethlehem Dec 13-14 Journey to Bethlehem will be held on December 13-14 at Blackwater United Methodist Church from 6-8PM. Journey to Bethlehem tells the Christmas story through a series of scenes featuring live actors. It is in a drive- through format, so you can take the family to experience the Christmas story without even leaving your car. The event is free and open to the community. CHS Lacrosse coach Jeff Jones joins wrestlers Austin Gouedy and Russell Ball and their coach Justin Stafford on the Sports Central radio show live today at 5PM. Coach Steve Johnson, sitting in for his own co-host, the vacationing Sid Edwards, broadcasts live from Coaches Grill on WUBR 910 AM and on the TuneIn smartphone app. So tune in or stop by and enjoy the show, support Central athletics, and have some great wings and burgers at Coaches Grill. Wrestling & Lacrosse on Sports Central 2013 Santa photo by Michael Spangler VOTE This Saturday Polls are open from 7AM to 8PM this Saturday, December 6th. Everyone will vote at their usual polling locations. Included on the ballot are three runoff elections, including U.S. Senator between Bill Cassidy (R) and Mary Landrieu (D), U.S. Representative between Edwin Edwards (D) and Garret Graves (R), and District Judge between Cleveland Coon (D) and Beau Higginbotham (R). There are also two items on the ballot for which you will vote “yes” or “no.” The first is a parish-wide reorganization of the Department of Public Works. The second is a 10-year, 4.25 mills tax to support the Central Fire Protection District. There are important items on the ballot, so please remember to vote Saturday! Joan Lansing Named Parade Grand Marshall Joan Lansing Mrs. Joan Lansing has been named this year’s Grand Marshall for the annual Central Christmas Parade. Mrs. Joan is receiving this honor because of her many years of service to the Central community, including her years as a Central City Council member, her contributions to the Central business community, and her countless hours of work for local charitable organizations. Congratulations to Mrs. Joan Lansing. You can see Mrs. Lansing, lots of fun floats and performers, and even Santa in this Saturday’s Central Christmas Parade, which will run down Joor Road from Hooper to Lovett beginning at 10 AM. You can also join other community members in celebrating the Christmas season at tonight’s Central Tree Lighting at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan. The event begins at 6:30 PM.
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December 4, 2014 • Daily News at CentralSpeaks.comCENTRAL SPEAKS Central Private
rebel YellPages 5-8
Christmas in CentralTree Lighting Tonight, Parade Saturday
Journey to Bethlehem Dec 13-14 Journey to Bethlehem will be held on December 13-14 at Blackwater United Methodist Church from 6-8PM. Journey to Bethlehem tells the Christmas story through a series of scenes featuring live actors. It is in a drive-
through format, so you can take the family to experience the Christmas story without even leaving your car. The event is free and open to the community.
CHS Lacrosse coach Jeff Jones joins wrestlers Austin Gouedy and Russell Ball and their coach Justin Stafford on the Sports Central radio show live today at 5PM. Coach Steve Johnson, sitting in for his own co-host, the vacationing Sid Edwards, broadcasts live from Coaches Grill on WUBR 910 AM and on the TuneIn smartphone app. So tune in or stop by and enjoy the show, support Central athletics, and have some great wings and burgers at Coaches Grill.
Wrestling & Lacrosse on Sports Central
2013 Santa photo by Michael Spangler
VOTEThis Saturday Polls are open from 7AM to 8PM this Saturday, December 6th. Everyone will vote at their usual polling locations. Included on the ballot are three runoff elections, including U.S. Senator between Bill Cassidy (R) and Mary Landrieu (D), U.S. Representative between Edwin Edwards (D) and Garret Graves (R), and District Judge between Cleveland Coon (D) and Beau Higginbotham (R). There are also two items on the ballot for which you will vote “yes” or “no.” The first is a parish-wide reorganization of the Department of Public Works. The second is a 10-year, 4.25 mills tax to support the Central Fire Protection District. There are important items on the ballot, so please remember to vote Saturday!
Joan Lansing Named Parade
Grand Marshall
Joan Lansing
Mrs. Joan Lansing has been named this year’s Grand Marshall for the annual Central Christmas Parade. Mrs. Joan is receiving this honor because of her many years of service to the Central community, including her years as a Central City Council member, her contributions to the Central business community, and her countless hours of work for local charitable organizations. Congratulations to Mrs. Joan Lansing. You can see Mrs. Lansing, lots of fun floats and performers, and even Santa in this Saturday’s Central Christmas Parade, which will run down Joor Road from Hooper to Lovett beginning at 10 AM. You can also join other community members in celebrating the Christmas season at tonight’s Central Tree Lighting at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan. The event begins at 6:30 PM.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 201413421 HOOPER RD STE 7 6:00 PM
The Public is invited to attend.
1. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of the minutes from the November 5, 2014 meeting4. General discussion by committee regarding proposed elections in 2018 for city council (at-large, districts, or at-large with districts, or other means of election)5. Discussion with demographer, Glen Koepp6. Public Comment7. Adjourn
Agenda for December 8th Elections Committee Meeting “Opportunity is missed by most
people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison A Christmas parade, Louisiana’s newest city, Christmas decorations at the corner, a top ranked school system, retail and neighborhood developments, civic and charitable organizations, Cooking in Central, and theater, sports, and dance for
every aspiring youth. How did all of this happen? Simple. Overalls. By the time everyone is enjoying all of the great events and benefits of living in Central, people who usually remain anonymous by choice, have put on their overalls and spent weeks, months, or even years, laying the foundation and preparing the way for everyone else to benefit from their work. I’m not sure if it is because we are Americans, Southerners, or just living in Central, but it seems that people see a need or an opportunity, and accomplish worthwhile things in spite of the odds. I guess no one told these people in their overalls that what they were trying to do was impossible. “The person who says something is impossible should not interrupt the person who is doing it.” – Chinese Proverb It is very likely that everyone reading this has seized opportunities as they have appeared in your lives, by coaching, volunteering, leading, and creating. So be on the lookout for the next chance to pitch in. When you see an otherwise normal person here in Central, wearing overalls and working hard to accomplish something that you would normally deem impossible, or at least not worth the effort, try not to criticize or doubt them. They obviously are not aware that the task is supposed to be impossible, and they are probably going to succeed anyway, so consider pitching in and helping. That would be Good News for a Great City.
Overalls & Impossibilities
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PRESS RELEASE A new Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) is being planned on property along the west side of Sullivan Rd across from Walmart. Your input is being requested as part of the design process. An introductory public meeting, called a “charrette,” to explain the proposed development will be held on Monday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lovett Road Park Recreation Building, 13443 Lovett Road. A charrette is a collaborative planning process that harnesses the talent and energy of everyone from city planners to business owners working together with the public to arrive at the best possible solution
to the complexities and design issues of a new development. In case you can’t make it to the meeting on Monday night, planners for the project will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 and Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Lovett Rd Recreation Building to meet with citizens, business owners, and other interested parties. A final public meeting with results from comments received will be held on Thursday, December 11 at 6pm at the Lovett Rd Recreation Building. This new kind of neighborhood is being designed to create a sense of community, a sense of place, and a sense of high architectural character and standards. A vast array of
housing styles not currently available in Central with town squares consisting of residential, commercial, and civic uses are being planned along with public amenities including parks that are within a 5 minute walk of every home. Can’t imagine? That’s okay because it’s never been done in Central before until now. Please make plans to attend this forum to learn and exchange ideas for developing this new neighborhood community. Key speaker will be Steven Oubre of Architects Southwest, who was instrumental in the development of River Ranch in Lafayette. He will explain the concepts of New Urbanism and Traditional Neighborhood Developments.
Public Input Sought For Traditional Neighborhood Development
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THURSDAY 12/4:Central Speaks Hits the StreetsCHS Basketball in Grand Lake TournamentCHS Book Fair, CHS LibraryPaint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30PMSports Central Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from Coaches GrillCPS JH/V Girls & Boys Basketball at ACCS, 4PMLive Music with Justin McCain, Caliente, 6-9PMCHS Girls Basketball at W Feliciana, 6PMChristmas Tree Lighting, Hooper & Sullivan, 6:30PM
FRIDAY 12/5:CHS Basketball in Grand Lake Tournament CHS Book Fair, CHS LibraryPaint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12:30PMCHS Boys Soccer at Zachary, 6PM
SATURDAY 12/6:CHS Basketball in Grand Lake Tournament Magnolia Methodist Community Market, 8AM-2PM28th Annual Christmas in Central Parade, 10AMCPS JH/V Girls & Boys Basketball vs WCCA, Home, 12PMPointe of Grace Dance Recital, Grace Presbyterian Church, 3PMParent’s Night Out, Palubinskas Basketball Academy, 5-10PM
SUNDAY 12/7:See you at church!Christmas Cantata, Blackwater Methodist, 6PM
MONDAY 12/8:Last day to make donations for Central Feeding CentralArt League of Central Monthly Meeting, Central Library, 6PMCHS JV Basketball vs Redemptorist, Home, 6PMCPS Fall Athletic Banquet, FOP Hall, 6:30PM
TUESDAY 12/9:Diabetes Support Group, Lane RMC, 2-3PMCPS Soccer vs Hartfield, Home, 3PMCity Council Meeting, CHS Auditorium, 6PMKid’s Night, Meet Anna and Elsa, Caliente, 6-8PMCHS Girls Basketball at St Scholastica, 6PMCHS Girls Soccer at Live Oak, 6PM
THURSDAY 12/11:Central Speaks Hits the StreetsJewelry Sale Fundraiser, Lane RMCCHS Girls Basketball in CHS PC TournamentPaint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30PMKinsley Tournament, CHS Gym, 3-9PMCPS Soccer vs Park Place, Home, 3PMSports Central Radio Show, 910 AM & Live from Coaches GrillLive Music with Kenny Acosta, Caliente, 6-9PMCHS Girls Soccer vs Zachary, Home, 6PMNew Mom’s Hope, Lane RMC, 6:30-7:45PMCentral Chamber of Commerce Christmas Social, 7PM
FRIDAY 12/12:Jewelry Sale Fundraiser, Lane RMCCHS Girls Basketball in CHS PC TournamentPaint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12:30PMKinsley Tournament, CHS Gym, 3-9PMCPS JH/V Girls & Boys Basketball at WCCA, 4PMCHS Boys Soccer at Hammond, 6PM
SATURDAY 12/13:CHS Girls Basketball in CHS PC TournamentMagnolia Methodist Community Market, 8AM-2PMWomen Veterans of LA Meeting, Jones Creek Library, 11:30AMCHS Girls Soccer at Beau Chene, 12PMCPS JH/V Girls & Boys Basketball at Bowling Green, 2PMKinsley Tournament, CHS Gym, 3-7:30PMJourney to Bethlehem, Blackwater Methodist Church, 6-8PM
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The Art League of Central opened its December juried show, "Anything Goes," at the Greenwell Springs Library on December 1st. The show will be on display during library business hours throughout the month of December. The show is being judged by Donna Soniat,
head of the Art Department at Central High School. The public is invited to a reception being held on Sunday, December 14 from 3 to 5 PM at the Greenwell Springs Library. Come meet the artists!
The Art League of Central meets every second Monday of the month at 6 PM at the Central Library on Joor Road. Anyone interested
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The death of a child at any age is devastating. The darkness that sets in when a child has died is all too well known to families who have lost a child. St.
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PM to celebrate the life, love and light of those children gone much too soon. This candlelight service will symbolize that the light of these precious children
will forever be held in our hearts. A reception will immediately follow the service. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Celebrating 47 Years
~December 2014
Class of 2016 Presented With Rings
On Thursday, November 20, members of the junior class and their families gathered in the high school gym for the annual ring ceremony. Trey Kolb, senior class president, served as master of ceremonies for this year’s ceremony (photo far left).
Students were challenged by Coach Jason Kinchen, CPS Class of 1993, to make memories over the next two years as they finish their high school careers (photo center).
Finally, students were presented their rings by Mr. Charles Hoots, school principal/superintendent, before being dismissed for the remainder of the school day to celebrate with their families. (Photos by Haley Robinson)
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4 JH/V Girls & Boys Basketball @ ACCS 4 p.m.6 JH/V Girls & Boys Basketball vs WCCA (home) 12 p.m.8 Fall Athletic Banquet @ FOP Hall 6:30 p.m.9 Soccer vs. Hartfield (home) 3 p.m.10 $1 Dress Day11 Soccer vs. Park Place (home) 3 p.m.12 PreK & Kindergarten Christmas Craft Day JH/V Girls & Boys Basketball @ WCCA 4 p.m.13 JH/V Girls & Boys Basketball @ Bowling Green 2 p.m.15 JH/V Girls & Boys Basketball vs ASC (home) 4 p.m.16 MS/HS Mid Term Exams - 7th Hour 17 MS/HS Mid Term Exams - 1st & 4th Hours18 MS/HS Mid Term Exams - 2nd & 5th Hours19 MS/HS Mid Term Exams - 3rd & 6th Hours Elementary Christmas Parties JH Boys & V Girls & Boys @ Pontchartrain Home TBA20 JH/V Girls & Boys Basketball @ University Academy 2 p.m.22-31 Christmas Holidays -- NO SCHOOL
Upcoming January Events
1-2 Christmas Holiday - NO SCHOOL5-6 Teacher Inservice - No Students6 JH/V Girls & Boys Basketball vs. Centreville (home) 4 p.m.7 Students Return to School
December Happenings
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.
As I write down my thoughts for this edition of the Rebel Yell, my mind is obviously on the holiday season. On Sunday, November 23, I returned to Illinois for the first time in five months to visit my daughter whom I hadn’t seen since the middle of June. This homecoming was bittersweet for me in that I got to see friends and family again, but I had to put up with cold weather and snow. (I hate the Illinois winters!) It was in the low 20’s and there were a couple of inches of snow on the ground in Springfield, Illinois.
Once again I want to speak of the family atmosphere at CPS. I could not have asked for a better community in which to relocate than the CPS family and the City of Central. I feel that I have come to a place that values education, that respects educators, and has graciously welcomed me into their community. It is largely because of this that I have not felt homesick, as I feel that Central Private has now become my most immediate family and offers a tremendous support system to all folks connected with our school community.
On Thursday, November 20, I attended the Central Community Thanksgiving Worship Service, sponsored by the Central Area Pastors Association and hosted by St. Alphonsus Church. It was satisfying to see most denominations and faiths of the Central Community participate in this service. Protestant, Catholic, Fundamentalist, and Conservative Ministers shared the pulpit together to celebrate the season for which we all
have so much to be thankful. On this particular night these ministers and their congregations put away their doctrinal differences as choirs sang, scripture was read, responsive readings were used, prayers were said, and a homily was spoken, all for the purpose of collectively thanking and praising our Lord God and Creator. For me personally this could not have come at a more appropriate time, as I was beginning to miss some of the traditions of my former community of the past forty years. The service itself reminded me that we all have much to be thankful for, and that we should all look at what we can personally do to bring some joy and relief to others less fortunate than ourselves.
As the Christmas season approaches, please take the time to reflect on the true meaning and purpose of the season. Too many times, out of political correctness, the Christmas season has been sanitized to leave God out of the celebration. This season is about thanking God, not ignoring Him for the many blessings He has bestowed on us and for the sending of His Son for our salvation. I wish all of the CPS family and the Community of Central a Merry Christmas season. Enjoy your holidays, spend time with your loved ones, and recharge your energy for the New Year. Thank you for all you do for Central Private and the Central Community. Please keep Cole Browning and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this season of celebration.
Charles W. HootsSuperintendent /Principal
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Preschool Has Special Visitor
On Friday, November 14, students in Mrs. Mikki Santangelo & Mrs. C. J. Browning’s preschool classes were treated to a special surprise. Class member Ryleigh Cotton brought her horse, Tiny, for show and tell while the class was studying the letter “H.”
Students were able to ask questions about the horse while Ryleigh’s mom, Mrs. B. J. Cotton, fed Tiny. Students were also able to take turns riding Tiny.
THANK YOU to Ryleigh & Mrs. Cotton for bring her beautiful horse for a visit. (Photos by Cole Kinchen)
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On Friday, November 21, students presented their Thanksgiving program for visiting parents, grandparents, and other family members. The program was under the direction
of our new music teacher, Mrs. Connie Boles. (Photos by Shelby Romero)
JH-TLC Members Visiting ReadersMembers of the Junior High Teen Library Council recently spent their club meeting time in the lower elementary acting as visiting readers to several classes. Participating members got to read favorite children’s books to preschool and kindergarten students.
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Three Central High wrestlers placed in The Spartan Invitational JV tournament on November 25th. Pictured left to right are Coach Justin Stafford, Tyler Fontenot (third place), Austin Gouedy (first place), and Matthew Boudreau (second place).
CHS JV Wrestlers Place at Spartan Invitational
Submitted by Victory Academy We are very proud of all our VA Lady Warrior Volleyball teams and congratulate them on a season well played. Special thanks to parents and coaches Ashley Davis (Elem.Div), Chris Rodrigue (A-Team), Bonnie Pettyjohn and Angel Heath (B-Team). Pictured above, left: the winning elementary team; Pictured above, right: the A team.
Victory Academy Takes 1st in PSAL Championship
By Coach Melton The Central High Boys soccer team is off to a good start with a 3-2 overall record. Over the Thanksgiving Holiday they played in the inaugural ACH Lions Cup held at Ascension Christian High School in Gonzales. Thanks to a great team effort they dominated both games and won by a combined score of 9-0. The stealer defense only gave up two shots on goal in both games. They were lead by Conner Burns and Justin Jernigan. Brady Munn and Noah Fralick played great on the outside keeping everyone shut down. Freshman Chandler Richard was able to claim his second and third clean sheets for the season. His first came against Plaquemine High in the Walker Kick Off Classic. Leading the team so far on the offensive side is Junior Ross Melton with 6 goals and 2 assists along with Senior David Gutierrez who has 2 goals and 2 assists. Kyle Kennedy has been holding down the center of the field and doing a great job of managing the game. The team starts district play this week against powerful Denham Springs and Zachary. You are all invited to come out and take in a great match. Pictured, Front Row L-R: Devin Ordes, Jacob Coates, Conner Burns, Matt Coates, Robert Paxton, Jack Seidel, Samm Lockwood, David Gutierrez, Emerson Reyes. Back Row L-R : Dylan Holmes, Ross Melton, Kyle Kennedy, Noah Fralick, Chandler Richard, Justin Jernigan, Brady Munn, Gavin Debetaz, Ethan Batrous, Eric Grimmer
CHS Boys Soccer Wins ACH Lions Cup
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Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Carter were honored on November 22, 2014, for their 50th Wedding Anniversary at their home. The party was hosted by their children and their spouses. Shane and Noel Carter, West Monroe, La., Michell Carter Stone and Jason Stone, Central, La., and Jason and Jeannie Carter, Greenwell Springs, La.. Also in
attendance were the couple's grandchildren, Rikki, Chase, Hance, Jesse, Hayden, Hadly, and close friends Raven and Dawson. Mitch and Carolyn Ann (Reasoner) Carter were married in Baton Rouge, La. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on November 14, 1964 followed by a reception at the Bellemont Hotel. Their cake table had a display of wedding and honeymoon mementos and pictures. As the children and grandchildren viewed the display, they found that times have surely changed in 50 years. Mitch and Carolyn enjoy spending time and cooking outdoors for the family, gardening, boating, and traveling. A deep rooted faith in Our Lord has had a guiding hand in their lives. Their successful marriage has been based on realizing that the two of you are a team. The team works together through all situations. Express love to each other, you are individuals, and most of all be a help mate to your spouse.
Mitch and Carolyn Carter Celebrate 50th Anniversary
This letter is from a service member who is currently deployed overseas. We wish to express our greatest appreciation to all those who helped my wife through the birth of our son, Alan Benjamin, the day before Thanksgiving at Ochsner Health Center on O'Neal Lane. To Elizabeth – You are probably still upset at Daddy for not being there beside Mommy to welcome the arrival of your little brother. You are too young to read or understand why Daddy is not home but I hope one day when you are old enough to understand you would forgive me for not being there. To Bradley – Thank you for being such a great brother and an awesome uncle. Whoever finds you is one lucky lady. Fortunately for us, she has not found you yet; we could not have managed without you. To Mom, sisters and family – Thank you for everything. Your love is the constant support that we lean on. To the staff at Ochsner Health Center – Please accept my deepest gratitude for helping my wife and son. Thank you for your compassionate and professional care. To my dear wife and son – Please forgive me for slacking on my duty as husband and father. Your support and sacrifice enable me to fulfill the duty of serving the country. Honey, you are a warrior in your own right.With much love and respect,BC
Letter to the Editor
Kareem Sabbagh1/11/1989 - 12/9/2011
We miss you nowOur hearts are sore
As time goes byWe miss you moreYour loving smileYour gentle faceNo one can fill
Your vacant place
Mom, Dad, Alex, and Kelsey
Zoar's I Timothy 4:8 Ministries is still registering for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. Forms can be picked up at the church office, or you can
come to evaluation Sun Dec. 7 at 3pm to sign up. It is co-ed ages 5-10. Call or text Chad at 225-572-
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Get something right here in Central for everyone on your list!Great Gift Ideas
The lights are back! The Christmas display at 12625 Sullivan Road (across from CIS) will run from 5:30 PM to midnight nightly, and the audience can tune to 105.9FM and enjoy the music in their car. Updates and other information about the light show is posted on their Facebook page, Hohensee Family Christmas Lights. As always, stop by the Guard Booth in the front yard to make a donation to this year’s cause. This year they are also an official drop off location for The U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program, and they will accept new, unwrapped toys through December 21st.
