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CENTRAL - The Central Wildcats (1-1) will travel to Metairie Friday afternoon for a 7 p.m. game against the Jesuit Blue Jays, a quality foe who can always be counted on to provide stiff competition. Jesuit (0-2) is much better than its record would suggest, having lost to two top teams — Warren Easton and St. Paul’s of Covington. Jesuit is a crisp, well coached team in the mold of St. Thomas More of Lafayette or Catholic SEN. NEIL RISER High of Baton Rouge. State Legislator • Banker Central High is coming off an impressive 42-28 victory over Dunham and a disappointing loss to Dutchtown highlighted by sev- en turnovers. “It doesn’t matter how well you play otherwise, if you have four or more turnovers, you will lose,” Central head coach Sid Edwards said. “We can beat Jesuit but we will have to play error-free or nearly error-free ball,” he said. The game will be held at Baby Evans Shane by Photos Cakes Field, located at 6800 Air- line Highway in Metairie. The team will leave at 4:15 p.m. Drew Lasseigne #99 excited for his brother #53 Todd Lasseigne after a sack Central’s strength is its defen- sive line. Overall, the defense is solid. Central’s offense needs to I was very pleased with our performance against Dunham, but come together in order to be the turnovers killed us in the Dutchtown game. We can beat Jesuit same team that defeated Dunham. “ but only if we play error-free or near error-free ball. I’m asking The game is all the more inter- our fans to come to Metairie Friday and support the Wildcats! ANGELE DAVIS esting because Coach Sid coached — Central head coach Sid Edwards Former Comm. of Administration at Jesuit before coming to Central. ” 3 Republicans, No Dems Seek Seat on PSC BATON ROUGE - Three Re- publican candidates are seeking a seat on the Public Service Commission from a district that includes parts of Baton Rouge and Lafay- ette — former Rep. Damon Baldone, orthopaedic sur- geon Dr. Craig Greene, and former Rep. Lenar Whitney. All are running as con- servative Republicans. No Democrats are in the race. The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge has en- dorsed four candidates ino- ther races on the Oct. 14 ballot. It is expected to inter- view PSC candidates some- time in the next two weeks. CANDIDATES FOR PSC — The candidates are orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Craig Greene, PSC commissioner Damon Baldone, and Rep. Lenar Whitney. 2 Thursday, September 14, 2017

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Member, Louisiana Press Association and Chamber EBR Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Friday before publication $18 a year by subscription in advance • $25 a year outside East Baton Rouge Willie the Wildcat at the Central-Dutchtown game Robert Williams Was 1st Black Teacher at CHS A Great Man Retires from Central Schools Woody Jenkins dle School in Zachary, a post he Faulk. Editor held for 10 years. As Director of Student Services, In 1986, the parish school system Coach Williams has had one of Robert Williams retired from the chose him to be Director of Middle the most difficult responsibilities, Central school system on June 30. Schools for the entire parish. He because he had to investigate ev- More than 400 people gathered for served in that capacity until he re- ery case where a parent was trying a surprise party honoring Coach tired the first time in 2002. to send a child to Central schools Williams and his remarkable, trail- Upon retirement, he was asked when the family did not live in blazing career in public education. to come to as a school Central. There were cases where a As a young teacher, he was as- administrator, where he served until child supposedly lived at one loca- signed to Cheneyville High School, 2007. tion. The bus driver would drop the an all-black school where he was Then a most unusual thing hap- child off at that location. Then a few quite comfortable. pened. Central had voted to have minutes later, the parent would pick Then something unexpected its own school system, and new the child up and take him to his real happened. In 1970, the East Baton Supt. Mike Faulk was looking for home outside Central. Coach Wil- Rouge Parish school system decid- excellent administrators. Coach liams had to follow some parents ed that he would become the first Williams applied. as far as Mississippi to learn where black teacher and coach at Central Mr. Faulk didn’t know Coach they actually lived. High. He was adamantly against Williams had been the first black Now Coach Williams will finally this, quit the school system, and teacher and coach at Central High have some free time to spend with got a job in Chicago. But his wife School. He hired him based on his his wife Dorothy Ann. They’ve wanted to be near Zachary. credentials and his interview. been married 53 years. Also with Then he got a call from the coach He was selected to be Director of his three children and four grand- at Central High urging him to re- Tanglewood principal Julie Stevens with Student Services. Once the appoint- children. Robert Williams. She said, “He is one of ment was made public, Coach Wil- For 50 years, Robert Williams consider. He decided to give Cen- the people I most respect in this world.” tral a try. It was a difficult time, liams’ many former students and has devoted himself to the children and there was a lot of racial ani- ues to this day — between Robert athletes expressed their excitement. of our area. He has been willing to mosity. He expected a cold recep- Williams and the people of Central. They were surprised to learn that no undertake whatever task was nec- tion in Central. It certainly didn’t hurt that he was one had been pushing Mr. Williams’ essary to make the school system But to his surprise, the coaches, an inspirational coach and an out- appointment or working behind the great. administration, and parents greeted standing teacher. scenes for him. For all the lives he has touched in him with open arms. It was the be- In 1974, he was promoted to as- Rather, he was chosen based on such a positive way, we say, “Thank ginning of a love affair that contin- sistant principal. In 1976, he was a completely objective evaluation you, Coach! Job well done!” named principal at Northwest Mid- of his qualifications by Supt. Mike Small Business Directory • Shop Local Automotive Electrical North - Airline & Classifieds WATCH Simple Electric $6 for first 10 words. $10 for 11 to 20 words, Central High Football Choctaw $15 for 21 to 30 words. $20 for 31 to 40 225-927-2311 Installation of All Electrical Work words. $25 for one column inch classi- at South - Airline Commercial • Residental fied display ad. Call 261-5055. Must be Over 35 Years Experience • Any Size Job paid in advance. To pay by credit card, go Central City News & Cloverland to www.centralcitynews.us and click “Pay 225-751-3656 Parking Lot Lights,225-921-2633 Security Lights, and Video Now” on the left. 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Mayor Jr. Shelton Just Back from Rockport, BR, Central Paying Back Texas checks will be accepted, but cash donations may be made. Demco Accepting “Our employees have already taken the lead on this and have Aid for Victims of started bringing in cleaning sup- plies, personal items that people Texas Flooding can really use and cash donations,” Vranic said. Through Friday “We encourage others to join us as we lend a hand to our neighbors CENTRAL — Central Mayor in need.” Jr. Shelton, just back from de- livering aid to flood victims in Rockport, Texas, said the dev- Local Attorney Leaves astation he saw in Rockport was For Cuba to Assess even greater than what Cen- tral experienced last summer. Damage, How to Help “I was with the Mayor of BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Rockport, and I can tell you attorney Saul Newsome de- that his community has basi- parted today for Cuba to assess cally disappeared. Virtually ev- damage caused by Hurricane erything has to be rebuilt.” Irma and to determine how Shelton said Texans were CENTRAL IN ROCKPORT, TEXAS — Central began delivering aid to hurricane and Americans may be able to help among the first to come to flood victims in Rockport, Texas, almost immediately. Shown are District Judge Johnny the Cuban people who survived Central’s aid last year and he Anderson, Mayor Jr. Shelton, and Bill McLin. the storm. wanted to step up immediately. large are invited to participate in items include the following: Newsome, whose mother If you want to help, please con- the drive. He said all items collect- • Cleaning supplies (brooms was born in Cuba, has relatives tact the Mayor’s office at 225- ed will be delivered to rural coop and mops) there and plans to find his rela- 261-5988. communities that are continuing to • Work gloves, rubber gloves tives and see what they need. recover from the storm. • Storage containers Newsome, a former Marine DEMCO Conducts Supply Drive “We’re eager for the opportunity • Large black trash bags Corps captain, speaks fluent for Hurricane Harvey Victims to reciprocate the kindness that our • Face masks Spanish and has been to Cuba CENTRAL — DEMCO CEO and neighbors have shown us in the • Paper towels many times. He has been a General Manager John Vranic has past,” Vranic said. “As we discov- • First aid kits leader in Louisiana for efforts announced the local electric co- ered after last year’s flood in our • Diapers (all kinds), babywipes to open commercial ties with operative is conducting a supply area, the folks in Texas and South- Those who wish to participate in the Cuban people. This can be drive to benefit victims of Hurri- west Louisiana have a long road the supply drive may drop off do- difficult because of the govern- cane Harvey. ahead of them, and we want to do nations between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ment’s strict controls on the Vranic said DEMCO employ- whatever we can to help.” at any DEMCO office economy. He can be reached at ees, members and the public at- Vranic said the most needed until Friday, Sept. 15. No personal [email protected]. Get curious. Gynecologic (GYN) Cancers

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See DEVALL on Page 14 Central City News, Istrouma Journal Merge TV, Internet to Cover Games ing every time Central did some- Hybrid Reaches thing good!” But people loved it! Facebook reports how many More Real Viewers people watch each video. More than 94,000 people watched the Than Cable or TV, State Championship on Central City News’ Facebook account. “It was amazing,” Jenkins said. Local Editor Says “Now we are aggressively using BATON ROUGE — Woody Jenkins Facebook Live to report the news has been in the TV business most but also to cover sporting events.” of the past 50 years. He worked at They sell sponsorships, and Jen- WAFB-TV as a young newsman in kins said they are becoming profit the 1960’s and later started more centers. than a dozen small TV stations The Central City News is cov- across the South. He still has an in- ering Central High football games terest in WSTY-TV, Hammond and and is averaging about 8,000 view- Baton Rouge. ers per game. The Istrouma Journal But Jenkins, who edits the Capi- broadcast the Istrouma game live tal City News, the Central City last night on its Facebook page. News, and the Istrouma Journal, Jenkins said, “We are trying to says television as we know it is be- fully understand the potential of coming a thing of the past. this new , but we think “Before cable and satellite, over- SIDELINE FOOTBALL — Play by play announcer Woody Jenkins said his newspa- it is a game-changer.” Meanwhile, the-air television broadcasting was per’s coverage of Central High and Istrouma High games is best described as “sideline” the editor urges everyone to watch the way everyone watched televi- football. “We’re on the sidelines, and you see the game the way players and coaches do.” the upcoming Central and Istrouma sion,” Jenkins said. “However, “The technology that tipped us broadcast news events, such as the broadcast and make suggestions. today, very few Americans watch over the edge was Facebook Live. funeral processions when three lo- free, over-the-air television. Cable Facebook Live gives any person cal police officers were assassinat- became the primary way most peo- the ability to broadcast a video sig- ed and the flood of August 2016. ple watched TV and got their news. nal worldwide from his phone — Jenkins began live broadcasts 2017 Central High Now that probably isn’t true any- without having to invest millions of the Newsmaker TV Schedule more in most U.S. markets. More of dollars,” he said. Luncheon on the second Tuesday “Central City News” and more, people get entertainment YR president Jonathan Davis, Scott Wilfong, “It is truly a giant leap forward of each month and the Chamber of on Facebook and news on their mobile devices.” that gives everyone with talent or Commerce of East Baton Rouge “On the other hand, people still ideas the ability to reach a mass au- Parish on the fourth Tuesday. All Telecasts Begin at 6:45 want local news and sports,” he dience.” “I saw Facebook Live primarily said. For that reason, Jenkins is pio- Jenkins and his publishing com- as a way to give citizens access to Sept. 15 Jesuit A neering an innovative approach that pany, Community Press, LLC, important news events and meet- Sept. 22 Scotlandville A merges his TV station, his newspa- began utilizing Facebook Live to ings. But I didn’t really see the pers, and his sites on social media. economic potential.” Sept. 29 Belaire H That changed in May when Homecoming Central High School reached the Oct. 6 Live Oak H finals of the state baseball tourna- ment and faced West Monroe for Oct .13 Brusly H the State Championship. Oct. 20 Zachary H Jenkins sent two staff members, Jolice Provost and Kim Powers, to Oct. 27 Denham Springs H broadcast the game on Facebook Nov. 3 Walker A Live. The two are award-winning journalists but had no real experi- ence as sportscasters. Kim Powers said, “We managed to broadcast Istrouma High the game but our play by play com- TV Schedule mentary consisted mainly of cheer- “Istrouma Journal” LIVE HALF-TIME INTERVIEWS — on Facebook On Wednesday night, the Istrouma Journal broadcast the Istrouma-Tara live world- Sept. 20 Belaire HS 6 p.m. wide on Facebook. During half-time, editor Woody Jenkins, who does play by Sept. 27 Broadmoor 6 p.m. play coverage of the games, interviewed Oct. 4 Baker High 5 p.m. Istrouma sports legends Jim Dousay (left) and Benny Griffin (center) to get their as- Oct. 11 Northeast 6 p.m. sessment of the new Istrouma High foot- Homecoming ball team. Istrouma grad Mike Stewart Leadership Institute also participated in the interview. Jenkins 5763 Hooper Road is able to use a three-camera shoot and graphics in the production which can not Oct. 18 Capitol 4:30 p.m. only be seen live but can also be replayed by anyone on Facebook. Thursday, September 14, 2017 5 NBR Celebrates as Officials Cut Ribbon, Marking Return of system. Istrouma Alumni But the appointment of a new superintendent — Warren Drake Vow School Will Be — changed that. Drake believed Is- trouma could not only succeed but One of Best in State be great again. As the former super- intendent for 12 years of the state’s Not One of Worst No. 1 school system, he had cred- BATON ROUGE — On Tuesday, ibility with state education officials, Istrouma principal Reginald Doug- and they decided to give the school las, with the help of Supt. Warren back to EBR. Drake, members of the East Baton Drake and the school board ap- Rouge Parish school board, and proved a $24 million renovation other officials, cut the ribbon mark- project, hired an all-new set of ad- ing the re-opening of Istrouma High ministrators and faculty, and opened School. the doors to all 9th and 10th graders More than 100 Istrouma alumni in zip code 70805. from the 1940’s to the 2000’s were Istrouma principal Reginald Douglas and other officials officially opened IHS. So far, everyone agrees the ex- on hand to cheer and applaud. periment is working. More than In 2010, the State of Louisiana 400 students have enrolled. The at- declared Istrouma a failing school mosphere at the school is exempla- and took it over. But three years lat- ry, and everyone who visits comes er, the state admitted that it too had away dazzled. been unable to make the school suc- Three of the older alumni attend- cessful. Instead of turning Istrouma ing Tuesday’s ceremonies gathered back over to the EBR school system, in the cafeteria afterwards — former the state announced that the school All-State running back Jim Dousay would be permanently closed. of Istrouma’s 1961 and 1962 state At the time, Istrouma alumni championship teams, former Is- were in shock and disbelief. They trouma and Baton Rouge High head couldn’t believe that their once- coach Leon McGraw, and Istrouma great alma mater could be closed. Journal editor Woody Jenkins, who So they began working to reverse represented North Baton Rouge in the state’s decision — something the Louisiana House for 28 years. that had never before been done. No Supt. Warren Drake whose vision brought Istrouma back to life, with three alumni — Sitting in the cafeteria, coach school taken over by the state had All State running back Jim Dousay (1963), and former Istrouma and Baton Rouge High McGraw said it best, “Feels like ever been returned to a local school head coach Leon McGraw (1948) home!” 6 Thursday, September 14, 2017 Central Student Section Has Lots of Spirit

The Central High School’s Student Section is always full of excitement and there is a theme for each game. Drown the Griffons was the theme for the Dutchtown game.

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225-261-7094225-261-7094 1311113111 HooperHooper Rd.Rd. •• Central,Central, LALA 7081870818 www.centralptonline.comwww.centralptonline.com Thursday, September 14, 2017 13 LPA Honors CCN with Top Awards CENTRAL - The staff of Com- News munity Press, LLC, publishers of • Best Service Ad, Non-Retail Capital City News and Central 1st Place, Woody Jenkins, Central City News, were honored at the City News 137th Annual Convention of the • Best Success Story of an Ad, Louisiana Press Associtation in 1st Place, Woody Jenkins, Central Biloxi on Saturday, July 9. City News The newspapers received some • Best Retailer Ad, Woody Jen- of journalism’s top awards at the kins, Central City News and 2nd state level. Accepting the honors Place, Jolice Provost, Central City were editor Woody Jenkins, busi- News ness manager Jolice Provost, and • Best Overall Website, 1st Place, account executive Kim Powers. Central City News The newspaper won the follow- INDIVIDUAL AWARDS ing awards: • Individual Feature Writing, NEWS Kim Powers, Capital City News • Best Front Page, 1st Place, • Best Individual Photo, 1st Capital City News Place, Ken Pasterick, Central City • Breaking News Story, 1st News, 2nd Place, Brandi Payne, Place, Woody Jenkins, Capital Central City News and 3rd Place, City News Editor Woody Jenkins with Business Manager Jolice Provost and AE Kim Powers Shane Evans, Central City News • Best Investigative Reporting • Best Feature Photo, 3rd Place, (Gibbs Adams Award), 1st and News • Best Self Promotion Outside Jolice Provost, Central City News 2nd Place, Woody Jenkins, Capital • Best Ad Campagin, 1st Place, of Print, 1st Place, Central City City News Jolice Provost, Central City News • Most Effective Use of Graphic Design on a Single Page, 1st Place, Central City News • Best News Photo, 1st Place, Kim Powers, Capital City News • Best Photo Package, 1st Place Jolice Provost and Kim Powers, Central City News, 2nd Place Jo- lice Provost, Capital City News Our Online mOrtgage • Community Service to Read- ers, 1st Place, Central City News • Best Video Element, 1st Place, applicatiOn has 3 benefits Central City News • Best Special Edition, 2nd Others dOn’t. Place, Central City News, and 3rd Place, Capital City News • General Excellence, 2nd Place, Central City News and 3rd Place, Capital City News • Best News Coverage, 2nd Place, Woody Jenkins, Central City News Hit “send” on your application with • Best News Story, 2nd Place, somebody else, and the waiting begins. Use Woody Jenkins, Capital City News Red River Bank Mortgage, and you instantly • Best Regular Column, 3rd have Carolyn, Crystal and Jessie on your side. Place, Woody Jenkins, Capital Faster answers. Faster closings. Three people Carolyn Ray City News with years of local experience—and ready to • Best Continuing Coverage of 225.928.8285 a Single News Event, 2nd Place, apply it to your mortgage. Woody Jenkins, Central City News ADVERTISING • Best Staff Generated Color, 1st redriverbank.net 225-923-0232 Place, Jolice Provost, Central City

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Chil- Tanglewood Elementary School dren must be accompanied by an students and staff for new sports adult and able to complete a 2.5- equipment and a garden as flood- mile hike in the dark without a light. relief support. FRENCHTOWN ROAD As part of the presentation at the CONSERVATION AREA school, UnitedHealthcare employ- ees and Vincent, who is a “captain” 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15 with the nonprofit Dreambuilders To register: brec.org/webtrac Foundation, led relay races with For more information: conserva- JUSTIN NIJOKA, a student at Central High School, has been named a National Merit the students on the basketball court [email protected] 225-388-3029 Semi-Finalist. He is shown here last year with Central Supt. Mike Faulk. to demonstrate the fun and reward- ing aspects of physical exercise and teamwork. Tanglewood is among dozens of schools across 22 school districts Central’s Hometown Pharmacy representing more than 250,000 students that were affected by last year’s floods in South Louisiana. Since November 2016, United- CENTRALCENTRAL DRUGDRUG STORESTORE •• HOOPERHOOPER RDRD Healthcare, in collaboration with Dreambuilders Foundation and Vincent, has been reaching out to local schools in Baton Rouge (St. Jean Vianney Catholic School), St. Amant (Lake Elementary and East Ascension High) and Lafayette (St. James Herod Elementary and Breaux Bridge Elementary) to help replace lost items, and encourage physical activity and educate stu- dents and teachers on the benefits of living a healthy, fit life. “UnitedHealthcare is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Dreambuilders Foundation to help replace damaged and lost items at Tanglewood Elemen- tary and other South Louisiana schools,” said Joe Ochipinti, presi- ATTENTION CUSTOMERS Central Drug Store is not associated with dent and CEO, UnitedHealthcare the new pharmacy advertised on Sullivan Rd. To prevent confusion of the Gulf States. “These types in the future, be sure to tell your medical providers that of community partnerships have helped hundreds of students gain you use CENTRAL DRUG STORE on HOOPER RD. access andn better understanding of the importance and value of lead- ing a healthy and active lifestyle.” We offer a variety of vaccinations including, but not limited to: The afternoon event was hosted Gardasil (HPV) • Menactra (Meningitis) by Tanglewood Elementary School Pneumovax 23 (Pneumonia) • Prevnar (Pneumonia) principal Julie Stevens and at- Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis) • Zostavax (Shingles) tended by nearly 200 second-grade students. Vincent, Ochipinti and guests cheered on two teams of Vaccinations Given Mon-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. No Appointment Needed kids as they participated in a relay and on Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! races using their new equipment. They also showcased their new garden, which features anti-bully- If a vaccine is not listed, please call to see if we can order it! ing “Buddy Benches.” *Price subject to insurance copays/deductibles/coverage Vincent and Ochipinti shared with the students the importance of good health, being kind to one Cholesterol and A1C Test Available another, keeping physically fit and BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! the fundamentals of good sports- No Walk-ins, For Your Convenience manship. “Many of our students’ lives were disrupted by the flooding,” Attention Coumadin Patients: Stevens said. “We thank United- We Do PT/INR Testing Daily With No Appointment Needed Healthcare for this generous dona- tion and know it will go a long way in helping our students regain a sense of normalcy and live healthi- er lives.” “Keeping kids physically and emotionally healthy is vitally im- portant, and I couldn’t ask for a Our Pharmacist better partner in this effort than UnitedHealthcare,” said Vincent. Can Compound “The new equipment helps address NON-STERILE a variety of needs from organized MEDICATIONS! sports to overall physical and men- tal health.” STORE HOURS: 13565 Hooper Road Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 3:00pm 262-6200 Visit Central City News Closed on Sunday on Facebook Thursday, September 14, 2017 15

The Conservative Leadership How Physical Therapy We Need Today Changes Lives ANGELE DAVIS Candidate for State Treasurer Native of Clinton Long-Time Resident of Baton Rouge Wife of District Judge Tim Kelley • Mother of Son Davis Former Commissioner of Administration No. 2 Spot in State Government Conservative Republican Endorsed by Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish Endorsed by Governor Mike Foster

Small Town Louisiana Angele Davis grew up in Clinton. She learned to hunt, fish, and shoot early in life. Angele is a Life Member of the National Rifle Association and avidly hunts and fishes. In fact, she’s a better shot in the duck blind than her husband! An Outstanding Education and Career She earned a full basketball scholarship to college, Springhill College in Mobile. After graduating, she returned to LSU and received her Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and then went on to work in the private sector. Governor Mike Foster Asked Her to Serve Our State In 1996, she accepted the call from Louisiana’s new governor, Mike Foster, to serve as his Deputy Commission of Administra- tion. There she learned how to put the conservative govern- ing principles of lower taxes and less government into prac- tice. She went on to serve as Secretary of Culture, Recreation & Tourism and later as Commissioner of Administration, Louisi- Angele Davis, candidate for State Treasurer ana’s chief administrative officer. Saved Taxpayers Millions Angele Davis took the fight for Louisiana taxpayers directly to Wall Street and won. Her successful efforts to secure 10 increases in Louisiana’s credit rating resulted in millions of dollars in interest savings for Louisiana taxpayers. While the Wall Street sharks just saw numbers, Angele Davis saw the financial well being of the people of Louisiana. Slashed Wasteful Spending Using her public finance management skills, Angele Davis led the effort to slash $2.5 billion from our state budget and reduced state positions by thousands. Her record is one of innovative management and hard-nosed common sense. She knows that the best government is less government. Angele Davis Will Be a Smart, Tough and Aggressive State Treasurer for Louisiana Solid Business Experience in the Private Sector Angele Davis manages her own successful small business, the Davis Kelley Group, working with businesses from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. She’s helped them solve complex problems and expand operations. As a business owner, she knows we must stop wasteful government spending, end job killing regulations, and restore Louisiana’s credit rating. A Watchdog for Louisiana Taxpayers She’ll continue the tradition of Treasurer John Kennedy and keep an eye on the legislature, which has allowed state govern- ment to grow out of control and raised our taxes. Supporting President Trump’s Policies Angele Davis strongly supports President Trump’s pro-growth policies. Cut taxes on our middle class! A strong and vibrant plan to rebuild Louisiana’s infrastructure! Reduce burdensome regulations on our small businesses so they can create jobs! A Determination to Make Louisiana the Best Possible Place to Live, Work, and Raise Our Families Angele Davis is deeply committed to her faith. She and Tim attend St. Joseph’s Cathedral where she serves as a Eucharistic Minister to the homebound. She is a recipient of the Bishop’s Award for the Greater Baton Rouge Diocese and she has served as the Chair of Catholic Charities for the Baton Rouge Diocese. Angele Davis will put our families first!

Election Oct. 14 • Early Voting Sept. 30 to Oct. 7 • angeledavisfortreasurer.com 16 Thursday,September 14, 2017

Central High School Marching Band Photos by Eric Frank Photography Frank Eric by Photos

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND is under the direction of James Henderson with Drum Majors Sarah Norwood and Jade Martin. The Kittens sponsor is Lora Nelson and Kittens’ choreographer is Sarah Jones.

Central Cheerleaders celebrated the life of Caroline Walker with blue ribbons in their Central High School Color Guard — The sponsor is Amanda Navarre hair. Caroline is the cousin of cheerleader,Camille Provost. Caroline lost her life earlier and the choreographer is Madalynn Couvillon. that morning due to a tragic accident. Photo by Eric Frank Photography. Central High Volleyball Season Begins 2017 Central High 2017 Central High Volleyball Schedule Volleyball Team Seniors No. Sep 14 East Acension A Natalie Cox 18 Sep 18 Denham Springs A Juniors Sep 20 Dutchtown A Nia Kay 20 Sep 21 McKinley H Corinne Heyl 22 Sep 22/23 Woodlawn Tourney A Grace Furlow 16 Mary Pollard 15/39 Sep 26 St. Joseph’s Academy A Maci Werchan 1/38 Sep 28 Baton Rough High H Sophomores Oct 4 Woodlawn A Photos by Jolice Provost Jolice by Photos Janai Brue 31 Oct 5 Zachary A Head Volleyball Coach Michele Lebouef giving the team direction Graci Stevens 10 Oct 10 McKinley A Kaitlin Dilworth 12 Mary Fralick 8 Oct 11 St. Joseph’s Academy H Chloe Hill 32 Oct 16 Live Oak H Niki Bourgeois 28/37 Oct 17 Baton Rough High A Alyssa Peterson 27 Caroline Nunnery 21 Oct 20/21 BR High Torney A Freshmen Oct 24 Zachary H Tristen Clark 9 Oct 26 Hahnville H Abby Legrange 11 Oct 28 Episcopal Tourney A Arrington Douglas 26 Bailey Guercio 13/36 Nov 1 Bi-District Round Abby Fralick 14 Nov 4 Regional Round Giuliana Bossier 4 Nov 9 Pontchartrain Rounds Destiney Gary 7/35 #8 Mary Fralick • #20 Nia Kay against STA #13 Bailey Guercio serving Ja’Kira Goodman 19 Nov 11 State Finals