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PresidentialPresidential CaucusCaucus •• PagePage 3-53-5 ® NEWSNEWSMarch 2016 • Vol. 25, No. 3 • 16 Pages • Circulation 14,000 copies • www.capitalcitynews.us • 225-261-5055 Louisiana Presidential Primary March 5, 2016 Louisiana to Test Trump Trump, Rubio Cruz Campaign For 45 Delegates From Louisiana BATON ROUGE — Fresh from a sweeping victory on Super Tuesday, Republican front-runner Donald Trump is carrying his campaign for President to Louisiana Sat- urday during its Presiden- tial Primary. His top chal- lengers are Sens. Marco Rubio of Flo- rida and Ted Cruz of Tex- as. The polls will open at Marco Rubio 7 a.m. and Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo close at 8 Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump at Make America Great Rally at River Center in Baton Rouge p.m. At stake will be 45 delegates to the Republi- can National 13,000 Set Record at River Center Convention in Cleveland Sample Ballot July 18-21. Trump has Ted Cruz a strong but not commanding Saturday, March 5, 2016 lead nationwide. Both Trump On the Ballot in EBR and Cruz will speak in Loui- Presidential Primary siana Friday night. Also at Republican Party stake Saturday will be control of the governing bodies of the Ben Carson R Louisiana Republican Party Tim Cook R and the East Baton Rouge Ted Cruz R Parish Republican Party. John Kasich R For more on those party Peter Messina R elections, see Pages 3-5. Marco Rubio R Donald Trump R Donald Trump Republicans in Red are endorsed 6 p.m. Friday, Mar. 4 by the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Landmark Aviation 6109 G. Bellanca St East Baton Rouge New Orleans Republican Parish Executive Committee Ted Cruz — At Large Parishwide — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mar. 4 Vote for Up to FIVE Castine Center

Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo 63350 Pelican Drive Christopher Bailey R Mandeville Betsy Otken Barnes R Some of the crowd of 13,000 who set an all-time attendance record at the Baton Rouge River Center Pat Broderick R Cecil Cavanaugh R Dan Claitor R Jason Engen R Legislature OK’s $883 Million Tax Hike Tommy French R Sales Taxes Would ises by Gov. John Bel Ed- sufficiently and that hard- Ted James, Denise Mar- Woody Jenkins R wards and many legislators pressed Louisiana families celle, and Pat Smith. Vot- Scott McKnight R Hit 10.5 Percent in not to raise taxes, would will have to cut their bud- ing AGAINST were Reps. EBR PEC Dist. 10 last for five years, accord- gets to pay the difference. Rick Edmonds, Valarie Lynda Carville R Some Parts of EBR ing to amendments passed In some areas, such as Hodges, and Barry Ivey. Ruth Flores Ward R BATON ROUGE — The Lou- in the Senate. Central, sales taxes would East Baton Rouge sena- The tax increase has rise to 10.5 percent. tors voting FOR were Sens. EBR PEC Dist. 11 isiana House and Senate have approved differing been justified by support- East Baton Rouge Par- Regina Barrow, Yvonne “Jerry” Arbour R versions of a $883 million- ers as necessary to cover ish representatives voting Dorsey Colomb, Dale Er- Bryan Jeansonne R a-year increase in state a projected budget deficit. FOR House Bill 62 were dey, and Bodi White. Glenda Shannon Pollard R sales taxes. The tax hike, Opponents say the state Reps. Paula Davis, Frank- Voting AGAINST was which conflicts with prom- has not cut the state budget lin Foil, Kenny Havard, Sen. Dan Claitor. 2 CITY NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016

COMMUNITY PRESS, LLC CAPITAL CITY NEWS CENTRAL CITY NEWS & & South Baton Rouge Journal Vol. 25 • No. 3 The Leader Vol. 19 • No. 3 • CCN No. 386 910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 Phone (225) 261-5055 • Entire contents © 2016 Email stories and photos to [email protected] Published on the first Thursday of each month (except January, when it is the second Thursday) by Community Press, LLC The Leader was founded April 30, 1998, and the Central City News was founded April 21, 2005. They merged May 4, 2006. The South Baton Rouge Journal began publication in 1989. It went on hiatus in 2008 during its 20th year of publication. The Journal resumed publication as the Capital City News on Aug. 16, 2012, with Vol. 21, No. 1. Editor & Publisher Woody Jenkins Business Manager Jolice Provost Account Executive Kim Powers

Member, Louisiana Press Association, National Newspaper Association, Chamber of Jenkins Woody by Photo Commerce of East Baton Rouge, and National Federation of Independent Business Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Friday before publication FUN TIMES ON HOLD — Popular local hamburger grill Dearman’s experienced a fire $18 a year by subscription in advance • $25 a year outside East Baton Rouge Monday night that did more than $500,000 in damage. Happy times like these with Pam and Bob Reid dancing during the WSGX Sock Hop will be on hold until repairs can be made and the business reopens. Dearman’s is at the corner of Jefferson and Old Hammond. Why Are So Many Christians Supporting Trump? Woody Jenkins man who refuses to embrace the sta- of his trade advisors, and I admire Presidential debate is not the same Editor tus quo or the establishment or say him greatly. But in 1967, as gover- situation as sitting in the Oval Of- what is popular. A man with a com- nor of California, he signed the first fice or addressing Congress or BATON ROUGE — Why are so passionate heart who puts his mon- law in America allowing abortion meeting with a foreign dignitary. In many Christians supporting Donald ey where his mouth is. A man who on demand. Before that, California the debate, you see one slice of the Trump for President? Jerry Falwell, has taken a conservative stand on had about 1,500 abortions a year. candidates. It is only a slice. Jr., answered that question very virtually every issue — illegal im- After that, 100,000 a year. This was Don’t you think Donald Trump well on Fox News. He said, “The is- migration, the restoration of Amer- six years BEFORE Roe vs. Wade! knows how to act? Think about sues are different this year.” He was ica’s manufacturing capability, the Under Reagan, more than 500,000 what is happening! He is using the referring to illegal immigration, the rebuilding of our military, the right babies were killed by abortion. But debates to defend himself and stake destruction of our manufacturing to life, balancing the federal budget, Reagan realized his horrible mis- out his positions. If you don’t like base by free trade with China, and the EPA, abolition of common core, take and by 1975, he was America’s it, you might prefer Dr. Carson’s the destruction of our military. Then and many, many others. A man with leading advocate for the right to life. mild mannered, dignified approach. he said, “The first priority today is courage, a fighter, a warrior who You can add up all your griev- But don’t you see that Trump’s ap- to save the country.” If we save the will not back down or bow down. A ances against Trump — real and proach is winning by a mile? His country, we can argue about all the man who has taken on the the lob- mostly imagined — and they pale approach is working. And remem- other things, but if we lose the coun- byists, the mainstream media, and in comparison to what Reagan actu- ber: His debate style has nothing to try, everything else is moot. Trump the entire political class. A man who ally did in 1967. Yet, he became one do with how he will perform his job is campaigning on three big issues: mocks political correctness and says of our greatest Presidents. So would as President. He will behave appro- • Illegal immigration, exactly what he you have bitterly opposed Reagan priately in those situations — and believes. A man when he ran for President in 1980? keep winning for our country. • The destruction of our manufac- HHH HHH turing jobs by China, and who is a re- • The decline of our military. freshing breath Trump’s Three Big Issues. If Are You Being Deceived by the Illegal immigration is on the of fresh air in a 30 million illegal immigrants are Liberal Establishment? If you are verge of destroying the country. The world of stale allowed to stay and vote, you will a conservative who has convinced destruction of our economy by ex- politicians and lose your country! If free trade with yourself that Donald Trump is a lib- porting our manufacturing capabil- political hacks. A China continues and the rest of our eral, I’d like you to stop and take a ity to China is making us too poor to man who works manufacturing base is destroyed, moment to think about what is re- survive. And the destruction of our tirelessly — 18 you will lose your country! If our ally going on and what you are let- military is making it very difficult to 20 hours a military is further degraded, you ting yourself be a party to. The lib- to protect our country. These are the day. A man who Woody Jenkins will lose your country. Yes, it is up eral establishment that controls this Big Three issues that Trump will draws crowds of 10,000, 15,000, to us, and this election is our chance country is in an all-out war against to turn it around. Donald Trump. This includes the turn around and thereby hopefully 25,000, 32,000 and more, breaking HHH ensure that the country survives. records everywhere. A man who en- mainstream media and the leaders HHH genders record voter turnouts in ev- Traditional Values. Trump has of both political parties. They will Open Your Eyes! Before us is a ery early voting state. A man who, traditional values. He doesn’t drink do and say anything to defeat him. man who has everything and doesn’t with our support, will have the op- or smoke. He hates drugs. He has Now stop and think for a moment. need anything we have. He is not a portunity, as perhaps no other Presi- a wonderful, stable family and is a If Donald Trump is such a liberal — perfect man. But he is a man with dent in living memory, to make fun- great father. He is a Christian and as you may have convinced yourself an IQ of 158. A man of great abil- damental conservative change in the goes to church. He is pro-life and — why is the entire liberal establish- ity who took $1 million and turned direction of our nation. Isn’t it time pro-traditional marriage. Virtually ment fighting him? Are you right — it into $11 billion. A man of enor- to put aside false narratives and po- every policy position that comes out that he is a liberal? Or, are they right mous accomplishment that dwarfs litical talking points, and open your of his mouth reflects a conservative — that he is a conservative and their philosophy. worst nightmare? The chances are what virtually any of us have done. eyes! HHH A man who loves freedom and loves HHH overwhelming, my friend, that they this country. A man who is willing Comparing Reagan. I had the Appropriate Behavior. Yes, we know a lot more about what is go- to risk his reputation and his for- honor of serving in President Ron- should always act in a way that is ing on than you do! They know that tune to save this country and us! A ald Reagan’s administration as one appropriate to the situation. But a See WHY on Page 12

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Nearly 1,000 local Republicans participated in the East Baton Rouge Parish Republican Presidential Caucus Tuesday night at Jefferson Baptist Church.

Republican activists attended the event including Austin Stutkins (left) and Woody Jenkins. Officials running the caucus included Jerry Arbour and Scott Wilfong (right)

Republican voters checked in with party officials, had their voter registration confirmed, and then were given ballots to elect delegates.

Republican officials included Sen. Bodi White, Central Councilwoman Dr. Kim Fralick, Tony and Lawana Perkins, Dwight and Stacy Hudson, Coleman Brown, and Cecil Cavanaugh.

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Republican voters chose delegates pledged to Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Ben Carson, and John Kasich.

East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court Doug Welborn (right) got to observe the proceedings, which was run by the Republican Party rather than his office.

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Zachary will hold an event for la- Children ages 1-12 years old will dies in the community on Saturday, be devided into groups for the egg March 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The hunt. bible conference is called “Em- Free Headstone Rubbing brace” with guest speaker Deb- Rendering Demo bie Bishop from Medicine Bow Sunday, March 27 Lodge, Wyoming.Pre-registration 1:30 to 4 p.m. is required. Go to www.Galilee- A free Headstone Rubbing/Ren- baptist.churchcenteronline.com. A dering demonstration will be on fee of $25 will be collected, which Sunday, March 27 from 1:30 to 4 includes a welcome packet, t-shirt Fried Fish Dinners team with a top prize of $12,500 p.m. at the Historic Magnolia Cem- and lunch. Childcare available if etery, 422 N. 19th St., The event is Friday’s During Lent for a 5-fish stringer and a Big needed. St. Alphonsus Men’s Club Bass prize of $1,250. Proceeds presented by the staff at the Audu- The Men’s Club will have fried are used to help Children’s Hospi- Easter Egg-stravaganza bon State Historic Site. Sponsored fish dinners for sale on Fridays tal operate its medical helicopter, Magnolia United Methodist by the Historic Magnolia Board of during Lent. March 4, 11, and 18. transporting children in immedi- Saturday, March 19 Trustees. Registration is required Meal includes fish, fries, coleslaw ate need of care to its hospital. 10:00 a.m. by calling The Foundation for His- and roll. Take out only and cost Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Mag- torical Louisiana at 387-2464. Presidential Primary nolia United Methodist Church, is $7 per plate. Dinners are avail- Saturday, March 5 Easter Sunrise Service able from 4 to 6 p.m. Pick up in the 16024 Greenwell Springs Rd, will 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. begin with breakfast and the Eas- Magnolia United Methodist front parking lot facing Greenwell Vote for your Republican or Sunday, March 27 Springs Road. ter Bunny at 10. Egg Hunt begins Democratic candidate in the Presi- at 11 a.m. Free for children 12 and 6:30 a.m. Gumbo 2016 dential Primary. under. Sunrise Service at Magnolia St. James Episcopal Magnolia Thrift Shop United Methodist Church starts at Fridays During Lent Run with Rotary Race 6:30 a.m. Easter Celebration Ser- Magnolia United Methodist Streets of Americana 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 11 vice will be at 11 a.m. St. James Episcopal Church serv- Saturday, March 19 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 8 a.m. Busy Bee Spring Camp ing Lenten Gumbo Lunches at the Magnolia United Methodist corner of Florida and N. Fourth St. The Rotary Club of Zachary is Bluebonnet Swamp Church will hold a Thrift Shop on hosting a Run with Rotary Race March 28 - 29 St. James will serve Gumbo lunch- Friday. March, 11 from 8 to 2 p.m. es of either shrimp or chicken and March 19. It is a 5K race through 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sausage gumbo, along with sensa- Garage Sale the streets of Americana with ac- Bluebonnet Swamp: Two days tion salad, bread and a tasty des- Zoar Baptist Church tivities to be held at the YMCA fol- of fun during the holiday break. sert 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Friday. Saturday March 12 lowing the race. Registration be- Campers will need to bring a bag Dine-in customers enjoy water, tea 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. gins at 7:15 a.m. Race time is at 8 lunch and drink each day. Registra- or coffee included with their meal. The Senior Adult Ministry at a.m. Register through the Zachary tion is required. (32 children maxi- Drive-thru pickup available. Phone Zoar Baptist Church is holding a Rotary Facebook page or at www. mum) Ages: 7-12, $46 for EBR in your pick-up order to 225-387- huge garage sale at Zoar Baptis zacharyrotary.org. residents, $55 for out-of-parish 5141 on Friday mornings from 8 to Church, 11848 Hooper Rd, on Sat- Palm Sunday Eggstavaganza residents. $10 fee for early drop-off 10 a.m. urday, March 12. The sale begins St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and late pick-up. Early drop-off: at 7 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Cash Sunday, March 20 7:30 a.m. Late pick-up: 5:30 p.m. Children’s Hospital only. Bass Classic 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Bible Conference “Embrace” Join the fun at St. Alphonsus Central City News Doiron’s Landing Galilee Baptist Church Cathloic church for the annual egg Two-person teams can register Saturday, March 19 hunt scheduled for March 20 at 1 at childrenshospitalbassclassic. 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. p.m., just following the noon mass. Food, games and other activi- com or call Brad Rodrigue at (985) Galilee Baptist Church, 11050 Capital City News 209-0922. The cost is $250 per Greenwell Springs-Pt Hudson Rd ties will be provided for families. ® City of Central Save 30% 2016 20162015 Yellow Pages® CHS Varsity on Your Yellow Pages Ad City of Central Cheerleader Yellow Pages Alyssa Chelette Prepay Ad by March 15, 2016 Save 30% ® Prepay Ad by April 1, 2016 Save 20% Prepay Ad by April 15, 2016 Save 10% Copy Deadline Friday, April 4, 2016 Publication Friday, May 1, 2016 Column Width: 1 column = 2.25”; 2 columns = 4.6186”; 3 columns = 7.0”

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Now Published Reports, it is four lanes and more than ca- pable of handling the extra traffic. Central Is Far from The mayor said Shoe Creek will make a contribution to Central of Being Overrun with more than $275 million. He said the apartments will draw New Developments young professionals and senior cit- CENTRAL — The City of Central izens. More than half of the apart- recently won the suit against the ments will be one bedroom, Mes- city filed by losing mayoral- can sina said. didate Dave Freneaux who chal- Messina said cities all over lenged the city’s approval of the Louisiana wanted the Shoe Creek proposed Shoe Creek development development and that it will be a on Sullivan Road. great thing for Central. Now for the first time, Central Mayor Shelton said the location Mayor Jr. Shelton and Councilman of Shoe Creek off Sullivan is the Wayne Messina are speaking out. NOT BEING OVERRUN — Mayor Jr. Shelton and Councilman Wayne Messina said Cen- right place for it and is in accor- Mayor Shelton said, “Far from tral is not being overrun by development and is experiencing steady but modest growth. dance with the Master Plan. “You being overrun with development, to talk to residents and elected of- “I found universal satisfaction with can’t put a development like this Central has a shortage of housing. fiicals. He said he went a skeptic River Ranch and Sugar Mill Pond. in the middle of nowhere. Shoe At any given time, there are only but returned convinced that Shoe They are beautiful and make a tre- Creek will fit well with the other about 100 homes on the market. Creek would be good for Central. mendous contribution to the qual- development in the area.” This is an extraordinarily low number for a city of 28,000 people.” “Mr. Freneaux has already cost the taxpayers of Central more than $100,000 to defend against his lawsuit, which the judge found to be without merit.” “Now he is alleging that the city is being overrun by developers. He includes in his numbers projects that have not been approved or even presented to Planning & Zoning.” Mayor Shelton said that since the new Council and mayor took office, only three new projects have been approved: • Shoe Creek, a Traditional Neigh- borhood Development, which will include 447 homes, 250 apartments, and an assisted living facility with 100 beds. Shelton said it is projected to be one of the finest developments in the state. It is being built by the same people who developed River Ranch in Lafayette and Sugar Mill Pond in Youngsville. 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With only four days’ notice that Donald Trump was bringing his Presidential campaign to Baton Rouge, Trump supporters surged to the Baton Rouge River Center to hear the charismatic candidate. More than 13,000 people packed into the River Center, while another 4,000 people waited outside. The attendance broke the all-time record at the River Center.

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump met with his state leaders before his speech to the crowd of 13,000. After his speech, he spent 45 minutes mingling with the crowd of admirers and signing autographs.

The enthusiastic crowd waited for Donald Trump to arrive for two hours. During his hour-long speech, he was interrupted by ovations more than three dozen times.

Throughout his speech, Trump recognized supporters in the audience. He led a cheer for LSU, earning chants from fans of LSU, LSU. Often, when supporters shouted out to Trump during his speech, he responded to their comments and thanked them for their support. CITY NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 9 Trump Rally Packs the River Center with Record-Breaking Crowd of 13,000

The enthusiastic crowd waited for Donald Trump to arrive for two hours. During his hour-long speech, he was interrupted by ovations more than three dozen times.

Donald Trump Rally • BR River Center Thursday, February 11, 2016 Photos by Woody Jenkins and Jolice Provost 10 CITY NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 ELECTION MARCH 5 CENTRAL SCHOOLS FUNDING RENEWAL Maintaining a Strong Foundation for Learning

The Central Community School System is seeking the renewal of a 10-year, 32.50-mill property tax dedicated to funding the general operations and maintenance of the school system. This funding represents a large percentage of the district’s revenue structure. *** THIS IS NOT A NEW TAX *** It will NOT increase the amount of annual taxes currently being paid.

The Central Community School System is asking

FOUND: The banner for the Istrouma High Marching Band voters to renew local funding for the general operations and maintenance of the school Central is an “A” School District system in order to maintain a strong financial and ranks #5 in the state with a foundation for learning. 104.4 District Performance Score. Central voters will vote on the renewal of a 10-year, The most recent state report 32.50-mill property tax on March 5. It is NOT a new shows Central’s students recorded tax, and it will NOT increase the amount of taxes paid each year. the 2nd highest overall scores on the state’s accountability tests. Central voters originally dedicated 38.45 mills in 2007 to pay for the school district’s general operations and Central has been among the maintenance. Since that time, the school board has state’s top performing districts lowered the millage rate to 32.50 to account for business and residential growth in the district. The board is since the Louisiana Department seeking a renewal of the lowered millage rate. of Education first awarded accountability scores to the The dedicated 32.50 mills currently generate $4.37 district in 2009. million each year, which accounts for nearly half of all local funding given to the school district.

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Will Offer New Approach to Building City’s Economy Amanda Moody to Serve as Central’s New Director of Economic Development CENTRAL — Mayor Jr. Shel- not done enough of is work with ton and the Central City Council state and regional economic de- have named Amanda Moody as velopment organizations. They the city’s new Director of Eco- can be of great assistance to us.” nomic Development. Moody said the newly ap- Moody, a Central native, pointed Central Economic De- mother of three and experienced velopment Committee includes economic development special- some of the city’s top business ist, said she is eager to help de- owners, and it can be instrumen- velop a new image for Central tal in helping to guide the city’s and promote true economic de- policies toward economic devel- velopment. “We’re not talking opment. so much about bringing in retail Amanda Moody is a 2000 and restaurants. Economic de- graduate of Bethany Christian velopment is not mainly about school and 2004 graduate of LSU. that. We want to support what we Her experience includes: have and bring in new businesses • Owner/operator of LLMoody and industries that will provide Properties which owns and oper- jobs for our people.” ates rental properties, 2008-2015 Moody, who works out of • Economic Development Man- Central City Hall, said, “One of ager, LSU Center for Computa- our first tasks will be to develop ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT— Amanda Moody has been named Central’s Econom- tion and Technology, 2011-2013 a long-term plan for economic ic Development Director. She is an independent contractor rather than a city employee. • Associate Director, Red Stick growth and a short-term, five- “When we target an industry “We will encourage the City International Animation Festival year plan. Then we will work and try to bring them here, we Council and the Planning & Zon- • Special Projects Coordinator with the Mayor, the Council, and need to be sure that we have a ing Commission to make sure 3, Baton Rouge Area Digital In- the new Economic Development trained workforce available to that Central has an environment dustries Consortium, LSU Cen- Committee to implement the help. So workforce development that is conducive to doing busi- ter for Computation and Tech- plan.” is very important, and we will ness.” nology, 2007-2011 “Another important goal is work with our schools and Baton “Growth has become a dirty • Office Manager, Gulf Envi- business retention. We must be Rouge Community College.” word for some people, but growth ronmental Services, Inc., 2006- a resource for our existing busi- “We also have to promote in- can be positive or negative. Most 2007 nesses and help them expand and frastructure that is necessary for people want some growth, as Ms. Moody can be reached at grow. We also want to encourage businesses to function, including long as it is positive.” (225) 261-5988 or email aman- start-ups and new businesses.” roads, sewer, IT, and so on.” “One thing that Central has [email protected]. REYNERSON’SREYNERSON’S 225-261-2995 Guns & Gunsmithing Lewis Wrecker Service, Inc. BUY A HOWA RIFLE PACKAGE Family Owned and Operated since 1956 FOR $549-$599 Remember When? Lewis Cafe on GET A GUN SLING FREE Airline Highway in the 1950’s Warthog V-Sharp Classic II 9555 Joor Road “The BEST in the World” Central, LA 70818 Anyone Can Use You have tried the rest! Now USE the BEST! $75 each

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SEND YOUR MILESTONES The City News is published on the 1st Thursday of each month. The newspaper Milestones will consider Milestones, which have not been previously published elsewhere, if Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths submitted by the Friday before publication. Please send story and photo to centralci- Anniversaries • Reunions [email protected]. Photos should contain at least 300 dpi. Ryan Cross, Addie Dean to Wed This October at Southern Oaks CENTRAL - Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sullivan of Cen- tral are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Addie Dean, to Ryan Cross, son of Kristie and the late Sen. Michael Cross of Baker. Addie, the granddaugh- ter of Dr. and Mrs. Her- schel Dean, is a Senior at LSU studying Sociology. She works for a political fundraising firm in Baton Rouge. She is also a director at Central Community The- atre. She graduated from Delaina McGee and Zach Payne Central High in 2011. Ryan was homeschooled and graduated from LSU in Payne, McGee to Marry 2014 with a degree in mass communications. He is ac- tively involved in politics March 19 in Baton Rouge as a Republican political CENTRAL - Jay and Lisa Mishawaka, IN. consultant and serves on Payne are proud to announce The wedding will take the East Baton Rouge Re- the engagement of their place on March 19, 2016 at publican Parish Executive son Zachary Seth Payne the Old Governors Mansion Committee. to Delaina Marie McGee. in Baton Rouge. The couple met in 2007 Miss McGee is the daugh- Addie Dean and Ryan Cross ter of Gary and Teresa Mc- during a Central Commu- Ryan proposed at City Park Gee of Friendswood, TX. nity Theatre show in the in New Orleans. Zach is the a graduate of Central High Theatre. They Ryan and Addie look for- Central High School, Val- worked on several shows ward to starting their fam- ley Forge Military Acad- in the following years and ily in Central. They plan an emy in Wayne, PA and maintained a friendship early October wedding at Louisiana State University. through high school and Southern Oaks Plantation Zach is currently employed college. In the fall of 2015, in New Orleans. as lead estimator for Cen- tral Plumbing Co. in Baton Rouge and owner of Soula Why Christians Support Pack and Paddle Co. Zach Continued from Page 2 is the grandson of Jerry and position on virtually every ma- Bennie Payne of Central, Trump will stop the illegal jor issue, and he has surround- Carl and Dolores Thomp- immigration that is at the ed himself with conservatives son of Central, and Cindy heart of their plan to dramati- in his campaign. There is no Brecheen and the late Clyde cally change the country. They doubt that the establishment Lee Brecheen, Sr. of Baton know that Trump will end our is right — Trump is a conser- Rouge. free trade policy with China vative, who represents a clear The bride-elect is a grad- and rebuild America’s manu- and present danger to their uate of Friendswood High facturing. They know that power structure! School and University of Trump will build our national Trump is operating on 1-3 Louisiana at Lafayette with defense and take a strong stand hours of paying for everything a degree in Environmental against terrorism. They know himself, taking on not just Quality. She is the grand- Trump is pro-life and pro-tra- his opponents but the estab- daughter of John Beers, of ditional values. If they know lishment and half the known Vacaville, CA, Sue Fowler NEW BABY — Catherine Jenkins Newsome (above) and Saul New- it, why don’t you know it? You world, being interviewed and some are proud parents of their first child, Reinaldo Valle Newsome, are being used, my friend. You speaking countless times ev- of Kokomo, IN, Betty Dun- born at 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at Woman’s. He weighed can of South Bend, IN and 7 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20.5 inches. Grandparents are Woody and Diane are arguing against your own eryday, and whipping up on the late John McGee of Jenkins and Samuel Cleveland Newsome and Lourdes Irene Cody. beliefs and your own interests. the competition. I think he’s Trump is taking a conservative doing pretty darn good! Dr. Kevin Rogers Named Distinguished Graduate CENTRAL — Dr. Kevin Rogers received the 2016 Distinguished Graduate Award for St. Alphonsus School at an awards din- ner Feb. 1 at the Renais- sance Hotel. Dr. Rogers is a 1995 graduate of St. Alphonsus School and is an optometrist in Central. He said “Being a graduate of St. Alphonsus and then Catholic High, my Catholic education gave Dr. Kevin Rogers me not only the educa- able to succeed as a hus- tional process, but also band and father and also CHS JAZZ BAND PERRORMED — The CHS Jazz Band performed at the Louisiana Municipal Asso- faith and discipline to be in building my practice.” ciation 90th Anniversary. Councilman Wayne Messina cheered the band on during the performance. CITY NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 13 Young Artist Paints Donald Trump Inspired by Trump, Woodlawn Grad Paints Candidate, Gets Recognition BATON ROUGE — On Sunday, Feb. 7, Joseph Turpin, a 23-year- old Baton Rouge artist who has painted most top LSU sports stars, learned that Donald Trump would be speaking at a massive rally at the Baton Rouge River Center four days later. A Trump supporter, Turpin de- cided to paint a portrait of the GOP frontrunner. He worked day and night in hopes of being able to complete the painting, meet Trump, let him see the painting, and hopefully autograph it. PORTRAIT OF DONALD TRUMP painted by local artist Joseph (center) who is shown with another of his subjects, Ben Simmons. Turpin, a 2010 graduate of Woodlawn High School, earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from LSU. He has painted por- traits of LSU stars such as Leon- ard Fournet and Ben Simmons at his studio in downtown Baton Rouge. On the day Trump arrived in Baton Rouge, the Secret Service had the Baton Rouge River Cen- ter on lock down, and getting in was no easy task. It took two hours for 13,000 people to get through security. That set an all- time attendance record for the JOSEPH TURPIN with his girlfriend Mari Murphree. At right, Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump signs the portrait. facility. Another 4,000 people stood outside, trying to get in. wasn’t even allowing purses or it through security. Everyone signed it! For Turpin, getting in was cameras in. But Turpin hurriedly wanted to meet Trump, and few Turpin works in his parents’ even more challenging, because managed to remove the canvas succeeded, but Joseph made it to oil and gas business and paints the painting was attached to a from the board without damag- the railing. Trump saw Joseph in his spare time. His parents large board. The Secret Service ing it. Then he managed to get and his painting and happily are Darlene and Ronald Turpin.

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to make the mortgage process as simple as it should Made in Louisiana. Made for Louisiana. Jaise Marshall, age 6 be: experienced people making local decisions on redriverbank.net - 225.923.0232 Jaise’s First Deer local properties. CENTRAL — Jaise Marshall, 6, shot his first deer in Mississippi Jan. 29. Jaise is a first grader at St. Alphonsus School. He plays baseball for the Red Stick Slug- gers and is an honor roll student. Jaise is the son of Jason and Fe- licia Marshall. His grandparents are Ricky and Rose Marshall of Central, Lisa Cook of Nashville, Steve Cook of Covington, TN. He is the great grandson of Marie Maranto of Central.

HUGEHUGE GARAGEGARAGE SALESALE AT ZOAR BAPTIST CHURCH CORNER OF HOOPER AND JOOR ROAD IN GYM FRI., MARCH 11 & SAT., MARCH 12 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. CASH ONLY 16 CITY NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 Delores Sutton Lane Regional Employee of the Year ZACHARY — Delores Sutton was ton. “All of the 2015 Employees committee, Blood Drive commit- and a graduate of St. John the recently named the 2015 Em- of the Month are very deserving of tee, Keep the Beat committee, Evangelist Catholic High School. ployee of the Year. Sutton is the this award. So I am very grateful Employee Wellness committee, She and her husband Donnie live Marketing Coordinator for Lane and appreciative.” and the Lane Foundation’s Em- in Zachary and have three chil- Regional Medical Center. Sutton serves on several hospital ployee Giving committee. dren, Ashley, Garrett and Nolan, Sutton has worked at Lane for committees including the STAR Sutton is a native of Plaquemine and two grandsons, Troy and Jake. more than 20 years and was recognized for her dedication and outstanding work. She was named Employee Vote Dan Richey on Saturday, March 5 of the Month in May 2015 and DAN RICHEY was selected as • Member, Louisiana House of Representatives, 1976-1980 Employee of the • Member, Louisiana Senate, 1980-1984 Year from the 12 • Chairman, Louisiana Delegation, Reagan White House Delores Sutton monthly honor- Conference on Families, 1981 ees of 2015. • Former Assistant to Gov. Mike Foster, 1996-2004 “I am truly honored!” said Sut- • Treasurer, Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish, 2012-present Grace Touch Center • Member, Republican State Central Committee, 2012-present 8599 Joor Rd. Ste C, is • Treasurer, Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge, now open for services in 2012-present Baton Rouge, Central, and • Former News Director, WBTR-TV surrounding areas. Grace • Former 1st Lt., United States Army offers HIV testing, Preg- • B.S., M.S., Education, McNeese State nancy Testing, Medicaid • Juris Doctor, Loyola Law School application services, work- • Married to Jessie Richey for 40 years shops, referrals and more • Father of four, grandfather of one free of charge. Call (225) • Catholic 442-1301 or email grace- • Resident of Melrose Subdivision [email protected]. • Pro-Life, Pro-Second Amendment, Free Enterprise, Hours of operation Mon- Fiscal Conservative days from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m., and Fridays from Republican State Central Committee 1 to 5 p.m. You can follow us on Facebook! District 14A Cathy Craddock: Realtor of Year BATON ROUGE — Mike Walker & Asso- ciates has announced that Cathy Craddock has been awarded the 2015 Realtor of the Year Award. This is the highest honor that the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors bestows every year. Cathy Craddock

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