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® NEWSNEWSOctober 2016 • Vol. 25, No. 10 • 24 Pages • Circulation 14,000 copies • Online 50,000 readers • 225-261-5055 Piles of Rubble Everywhere, Future Uncertain NBR’s Quiet Devastation Metro Council Many Neighborhoods Three Strong Show Little Activity; Candidates Vie So Far, Few Homes Being Reconstructed In District 2 BATON ROUGE — In August 2016, BATON ROUGE — Incumbent the capital area experienced a 1,000- Metro Council member Chauna year flood that inundated more than Banks is running for reelection in 59,000 homes in East Baton Rouge District 2. She Parish. Most of the news coverage is opposed by of the event focused on the devas- Bones Addi- tation in Central and in Livingston son, who held and Ascension parishes. Getting far less attention was the the seat for 12 historic flooding which also hit areas years, and Greg of North Baton Rouge and South- Handy. Jenkins Woody by Photo east Baton Rouge in the proposed Addison said City of St. George. he opposes any PILES OF RUBBLE — Eight weeks after the historic Flood of 2016, homes on Conrad In the Istrouma area near the in- Bones Addison tax increase Drive near the intersection of North Foster and Winbourne still have piles of rubble out tersection of North Foster Drive and without a vote front. Most homes are without electricity, and little rebuilding has begun. Winbourne Avenue, the flooding of the people was as bad or worst than any area of and that he Central or Livingston. Most houses will fight spe- received from four to six feet of cial interests water, and virtually every house in downtown. some neighborhoods flooded. Banks said Now eight weeks after the flood, she has cre- piles of rubble still line the streets ated the Blight around North Foster and Win- Court and fa- bourne, and little progress had been Chauna Banks vors greater made. On some streets, less than consequences 20 percent of the houses have their for owners of electricity turned on. blighted prop- Help has been slow in coming, erty. especially since a large number of Coach Handy houses were rental units, for which no help is available from FEMA. said he will There is a danger that many homes promote values will not be repaired and will stand and virtues that empty until eventually they are con- will encour- Greg Handy demned and have to be demolished. age a stronger HANDICAPPED RESIDENT Carl Glasper in front of his home at 5134 Wilmot Street. At night, the neighborhood is qui- community and a stronger busi- Without help from FEMA, he hired a work crew to install a floor. He intends to move in et and dark. ness community. when the floor is complete, even though he cannot afford to put up sheet rock. See NORTH on Page 4 Three Republicans Seek to Succeed Ryan Heck liberal and identifies with the liber- Metro Council District 11 tarian philosophy. David Vincent studied account- Ranges from Mid-City to ing before going into business for himself. He founded a martial arts studio in 1993. He chairs a national Southeast Baton Rouge organization for martial arts studio BATON ROUGE — Three Republi- owners. He takes a conservative can candidates are running for the stand across the board. His guides Metro Council in District 11, a seat are discipline, responsibility, integ- currently held by Councilman Ryan rity, courtesy, working with others, Heck. The district includes parts and an open mind. of the Mid City area and extends Matt Watson has served as aide southeast to include parts of what to Ryan Heck and has been respon- would be the City of St. George. sible for constituent service, which The three candidates discussed has allowed him to get to know and their philosophy during the Ronald help people across the district. He Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon. takes a conservative stand across the Bonnie Budyach is a single moth- board. He helped pass ordinances to er of three children, all of whom at- slow traffic in neighborhoods and tend public schools. She works for restrict solicitors. He says govern- Albermarle to help the company Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo ment should live within its means. comply with U.S. Customs regu- The Republican Party of East Ba- lations. She describes herself as METRO COUNCIL DISTRICT 11 candidates David Vincent, Bonnie Budyach, and ton Rouge Parish has endorsed both fiscally conservative and socially Matt Watson at Ronald Reagan Luncheon at Café Américain. All are Republicans. Vincent and Watson for the seat. 2 CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016

COMMUNITY PRESS, LLC CAPITAL CITY NEWS CENTRAL CITY NEWS & & South Baton Rouge Journal Vol. 25 • No. 10 The Leader Vol. 19 • No. 10 • CCN No. 393 910 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 and July, 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, and the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge, 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 We endorse Donald J. Trump for President Bodi White Is Solid Choice for Mayor-President In addition to his years as a homi- Woody Jenkins cide detective, he has worked in the Sample Ballot Editor legislature for laws to protect all of us but especially women. His stat- Metro Council In choosing a Mayor-President, District 5 Tuesday, November 8, 2016 our newspaper is looking for the utes to protect women from stalking candidate who can give confidence and to punish home invasions were Daniel Banguel D President to our citizens that East Baton landmark legislation. Linda Dewey D Hillary Clinton D Rouge Parish has a future — that As chairman of the legislature’s Joe Dorsey R we will not become another New Homeland Security Committee, he Gary Johnson L has had a leading role in protecting Erika L. Green D Donald Trump R Orleans or Detroit. We want a ‘Abi’ Winget D Mayor-President who will end the us against terrorism and assisting exodus of hard-working, middle our citizens when there is a natural United States Senate disaster. During the Flood of 2016, Metro Council income families to surrounding par- District 6 Charles Boustany R ishes and who will bring families Bodi was a true leader who warned Foster Campbell D like that back to EBR. of the seriousness of the flooding. Donna Collins-Lewis D Middle income families have He was in the forefront — from fill- Joseph Cao R ing sandbags at the fire station to Metro Council Thomas Clements L been leaving because of poor public schools and high crime. The only meetings with the governor — doing District 7 David Duke R way to stop the exodus is to elect everything possible to help people. Hazel Bradley-Averhard D Carolyn Fayard D leaders who will give us good pub- Bodi White authored landmark Daniel Causey L lic schools and safe streets. legislation which created the Cen- John Fleming R tral school system, which is now the Lamont Cole D John Kennedy R That candidate is Sen. Bodi Elvin Sterling Jr. D White. His background in law en- No. 4 school system in the state. He Rob Maness R forcement and his many accom- is committed to quality public and Tyronn Thomas D Plus 15 Others plishments in education reform private schools. make him uniquely qualified to at- He has worked hard for widen- Metro Council United States Congress tack our two biggest issues — crime ing of I-10 and I-12 and a host of District 8 2nd District and education. other worthwhile projects. He has Buddy Amoroso R Kip Holden D After 13 years in the Louisiana an aggressive plan to improve our roads and highways in both north Antoine Pierce D Cedric Richmond D House and Senate, Sen. White has Wendell Piper D Plus Two Others taken a stand on all of the major and south Baton Rouge. issues of our time. That record is Sen. Bodi White has been en- ‘Champagne’ Roundtree O dorsed for Mayor-President by the United States Congress one of a fiscal conservative who be- Metro Council 6th District lieves in limited government, law Republican Party of East Baton and order, good public schools, and Rouge Parish, the Realtors, and the District 9 Bob Bell R better roads and highways. He is Homebuilders, and we are proud Eugene Collins D Garret Graves R solidly pro-free enterprise and pro- to add our voice in endorsing Bodi Dwight Hudson R Plus Four Others small business. White for Mayor-President. ‘Jim’ Mora D Mayor-President Kenneth Perret R Kennedy Ugbo D Smokie Bourgeois R Propositions on Nov. 8, 2016 Ballot Sharon Weston Broome D Metro Council John Delgado R Constitutional Amendments District 10 Darryl Gissel N Amendment No. 1 - Require qualifications for appointment of Regis- Terri Terrell Anderson D C. Denise Marcelle D trar of Voters YES Patricia Bennett-Briggs N Byron Sharper D Lorri Burgess D Bodi White R Amendment No. 2 - Allow LSU Board of Supervisors and other col- lege boards to raise college tuition without legislative approval NO Leah Cullins D Plus Five Others Tara Wicker D Amendment No. 3 - Raise state corporate income taxes NO Metro Council Metro Council District 1 Amendment No. 4 - Reduce property taxes on surviving spouse of District 11 Trae Welch (Unopposed) R armed forces or police officer killed in line of duty YES Bonnie Budyach R Metro Council Amendment No. 5 - Restrict use of mineral revenues in Revenue Sta- David Vincent R District 2 bilization Trust Fund to transportation infrastructure and restrict use of Matt Watson R Ulysses ‘Bones’ Addison D recurring mineral revenues to state employee retirement debt. YES Metro Council Chauna Banks D Amendment No. 6 - Allow up to 5 percent of dedicated funds to be District 12 Gregory Handy Sr. D used to reduce projected state operating fund deficit, while exempting ‘Sal’ Christina, Jr. R Metro Council certain dedicated funds from this provision. YES Scott Cornelius N District 3 Barbara Freiberg R Chandler Loupe R Council on Aging Tax Corey Smith R Rani Whitfield D Parishwide Tax Increase - A new 10-year 2.25 mill property tax to Rose ‘Ree’ Williams Carey D fund the parish council on aging ($79 million tax increase) NO Shane Zanders O Metro Council District 4 Republicans in Red are endorsed by the BREC Tax Renewal Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish, Maranda White D Louisiana. The Democratic Party of East Baton Scott Wilson R Parishwide Tax Renewal - A 10-year 3.96 mill property tax renewal to Rouge Parish has not yet made its endorse- fund the Recreation and Park Commission for East Baton Rouge Par- ments. ish ($154 million tax renewal) YES CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016 3

Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish GOP Backs Slate for Mayor, Council;

Dems Make No Endorsements So Far Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo

METRO COUNCILMEN Scott Wilson, Chandler Loupe, and Buddy Amoroso have been endorsed for re- election by the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish. Parish GOP chairman Woody Jenkins praised all three for their service to the community.

Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo Candidates Endorsed by Republican Party

Sen. Bodi White, Republican for Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish

BATON ROUGE — The Re- can Parish Executive Com- Mayor-President — Sen. Bodi White publican Party of East Ba- mittee submitted an exten- ton Rouge Parish has en- sive questionnaire on poli- Members of Metro Council dorsed Sen. Bodi White for cy issues to each of the Mayor-President and can- candidates and inter- didates for Metro Council viewed them individually. District 1 District 3 District 4 in all eight districts where Under its rules, the com- Trae Welch (R)* Chandler Loupe (R) Scott Wilson (R) Republicans are running. mittee votes for or against In addition to Sen. White, endorsing each candidate Unopposed Incumbent Incumbent the party endorsed: separately. One candidate • Metro Council Dist. 3 - was endorsed in each Met- District 5 District 8 District 9 Chandler Loupe ro Council District except • Metro Council Dist. 4 - Dist. 11 where both David Joe Dorsey (R) Buddy Amoroso (R) Dwight Hudson (R) Scott Wilson Vincent and Matt Watson Incumbent • Metro Council Dist. 5 - were endorsed. Joe Dorsey The endorsed candidates District 11 District 11 District 12 • Metro Council Dist. 8 - will be included in the par- Buddy Amoroso ty’s publicity and allowed to David Vincent Matt Watson Sal Christina • Metro Council Dist. 9 - leave their signs and litera- Dwight Hudson ture at the parish Republi- No Republicans are running in Districts 2, 6, 7, or 10. In District 11, the GOP is • Metro Council Dist. 11 - can headquarters, 711 Jef- endorsing both David Vincent and Matt Watson. David Vincent and Matt ferson Hwy. The candidates Watson may use the words “En- *Trae Welch was elected without opposition and before the Republican Party • Metro Council Dist. 12 - dorsed by the Republican began its endorsement process. Sal Christina Party of East Baton Rouge

The 17-member Republi- Parish” in their literature. Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo

Joe Dorsey Dwight Hudson David Vincent Matt Watson Sal Christina Metro Council District 5 Metro Council District 9 Metro Council District 11 Metro Council District 11 Metro Council District 12 4 CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016 North Baton Rouge Neighborhoods Devastated No Electricity or Activity Seen at Many Homes in Istrouma Area BATON ROUGE — Riding through North Baton Rouge neighborhoods near the in- tersection of North Foster Drive and Winbourne Av- enue can be disconcerting. Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo The area looks like a war zone, and in fact it has been Carl Glasper of 5134 Wilmot St. near North Foster at Winbourne is hoping for help. His number is 715-3126 at war with record floodwa- ters and now with the pos- sibility that many, perhaps most, houses will not be rebuilt. But at night, things are even more bleak. A sur- vey of 400 homes around 9 p.m. one evening last week showed only about 40 had electricity and no more than 20 appeared occupied. The damage is as great as anything in Central or Liv- ingston Parish. On Conrad Drive, right off Winbourne, some hous- es took six to eight feet of Debris is still piled high on many streets in North Baton Rouge. Some houses like the one at right are beyond repair. water and are badly dam- aged. Debris is still piled high in front of houses. In recent years, many of the homes have been purchased for rental prop- erty. Unfortunately, most of these sustained serious damage. Many were unin- sured, and FEMA has no program to aid landlords of houses like these. It is a dramatic turn- about for the neighbor- hood, which was filled in the 1960’s with plant work- ers and their families. They shopped at family-owned Many houses in the once proud neighborhood are now rentals, and there is no federal program to bring them back. businesses along Win- bourne Avenue. Within three blocks of the corner of North Foster and Winbourne were Dykes Grocery; Baton Rouge Meat Supply; Gibson’s Barbecue; a snowball stand; Lamonica’s TV & Appli- ances; a physician’s office; two service stations; a bak- ery; a Pak-a-Sak store, and barber and beauty shops. Today, Winbourne Av- enue between North Fos- ter Drive and Istrouma High School is a blighted area with many rundown, While most of the houses were valued at under $100,000 before the flood, some like this one on Conrad Drive were more valuable. vacant storefronts. A few businesses thrive but many are in ruins and cannot be repaired. For years, the neighbor- hood has been fighting a losing battle against blight and violent crime. But the Flood of August 2016 ap- pears to be a fatal blow for many homes and perhaps entire neighborhoods. The Istrouma Advisory Committee, a committee appointed by East Baton Rouge Parish schools Supt. Warren Drake to advise him on the reopening of O. K. KNIGHTEN (left) of OK Dog Training at 3780 Conrad Drive received flood waters but it did not greatly damage the kennels for his guard Istrouma High School on dog service, which he calls the “World’s Oldest Security System.” Knighten has owned the house on Conrad Drive for 31 years. OK Dog Train- Winbourne, is recommend- ing provides guard dogs for businesses throughout the Baton Rouge area. LARRY PATIN (right) has been busy restoring his mother’s house ed the creation of a beauti- at 3325 Conrad Drive. The house received flood waters but was not as damaged as many other residences in the neighborhood. The house was fication district along Win- owned by the Berhnes family in the 1960’s. bourne Avenue from North CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016 5 with Little Progress Eight Weeks After Flood Foster to Plank Road. The committee will ask the Metro Council to ap- prove the district and push for enforcement of existing building codes and zoning laws in the area. A visual survey of the area shows countless viola- tions simply from what can be seen from the street. Along Conrad Drive from North Foster to Win- bourne — a distance of about three blocks, every house was flooded. Some Jenkins Woody by Photo have also been buglarized. Three people from Hon- Many streets in the area of North Foster Drive at Winbourne Avenue are completely dark at night except for street lights. duras were working at one home. One said her boss owned the house. After the cleanup, he brought in kitchen and bathroom fix- tures but they were stolen, she said. Three long-time residents from the 1960’s live on the street but only one has been able to reoccupy his home, O.K. Knighten, who uses the house as a kennel for his guard dog business as he has for many years. He hasn’t had to worry about crime! Larry Patin, a former po- Some houses have so much structural damage that they will not be economical to rebuild. lice officer, has been busy cleaning up his mother’s house. She only got a few inches of water, but the damage has been enough to consume most of Patin’s free time for the past eight weeks. Most of the houses on Conrad seem sturdy enough to save, but whether that will be economical is an- other matter. For now, reconstruction in the neighborhood is con- fined to a small number of homes, and things are mov- ing very slowly. Eight weeks after the worst flooding in the history of Baton Rouge, many streets are neglected and ready to fall into permanent ruin. North Baton Rouge of 1960’s Is Gone Forever

Doris and Ory Jenkins (left) at their home at 3326 Conrad Drive in 1969. The house burned last year. At right, the vacant lot today where the house once stood. BATON ROUGE — When Standard 1920’s a distinct community called workers, policemen, firemen, and along Plank Road and Scenic High- Oil Company opened its refinery North Baton Rouge had been es- retail employees. The railroad track way. Istrouma High School was the just north of Baton Rouge in 1909 tablished in the area bounded by along Choctaw divided blue collar largest high school in the state and and began hiring workers for its Choctaw Drive on the south, Scenic North Baton Rouge from white col- the state’s dominant football power. petrochemical operations, families Highway on the west, and the Air- lar South Baton Rouge. In the 1980’s, forced school bus- moved here from the Florida par- line Highway on the north and east. The Standard Oil Refinery was ing drove most white residents out ishes of Louisiana and southern It was a blue collar community the largest oil refinery in the coun- of North Baton Rouge, and it entered Mississippi. Istrouma High School composed of families headed by try, and North Baton Rouge devel- a period of decline. The Flood of opened its doors in 1917 and by the industrial workers, construction oped a robust business community 2016 hit the community very hard. 6 CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016 Don’s Seafood: Future Still Undecided BATON ROUGE — Don’s Seafood, reportedly operated profitably -de the Baton Rouge landmark located spite the overall decline of the at 6823 Airline Highway, was flood- neighborhood. It was a “destina- ed in August and badly damaged. tion” location, which drew cus- After the water receded, the build- tomers from throughout the area ing stood idle and was not gutted, and tourists visiting Baton Rouge. which led some to conclude that the Landry said the family has deep Landry family emotional ties to the restaurant and had no intention that is a factor. to reopen. There are seven Don’s locations However, outside Baton Rouge. In addition, Mike Landry one of the family members, Duke said Wednes- Landry, started his own restaurant day no decision in Watson a year ago. Known as has been made. Duke’s, it is located at 33920 La “The building Hwy 16. Don Landry was a total loss Duke Landry is the former na- and will have tional oyster shucking champion. to be demolished, but we are still Photo by Kim Powers Kim by Photo He just returned from Ireland, considering the options.” where he placed 10th in the world Before the flood, the restaurant Don’s Seafood after the Flood of August 12, 2016 oyster shucking championships. FEMA’s Methodology for Estimating Damage Questioned CENTRAL — On Wednesday, houses on the FEMA list could be be exempt from being considered with the standards. Otherwise, FEMA released two lists of there incorrectly. as having “substantial damage,” residents of the city will not be houses in Central — a list of “If you think about it, because but a number of such residences eligible to participate in the federal “substantially damaged” proper- this was a flood without wind, were included in the list released flood insurance program. ties that may have to be elevated, roofs in Central were not damaged. Wednesday. Any attempt to require Central and a list of properties that did not Because heat and air are usually FEMA workers who did damage residents to elevate their homes receive substantial damage. in attics and the water did not go estimates had no access to records could be met with lawsuits chal- Some Central residents have that high, there was no damage to of past sales or appraisals but rather lenging the constitutionality of complained that FEMA’s damage heat and air. Because the water worked from their general estimate the action as a “taking” of private estimates are deeply flawed and stayed around only 12 to 24 hours, of the value of residential property property without just compensa- completely unreliable because of air conditioner compressors were in the country, not even in the city. tion as required the U.S. Constitu- the methodology used. undamaged and slabs and founda- For that reason, some Central resi- tion. There is also a possible argu- FEMA estimated the pre-flood tions were undamaged. This has dents say the FEMA numbers are ment that FEMA’s actions violate value of all houses in Central at to be factored into damage esti- fundamentally flawed. the “equal protection” guarantees $113 a square foot. mates,” Evans said. FEMA attempts to enforce its of the 14th Amendment, since Central City Councilman Shane Evans said FEMA had told the standards by requiring local gov- victims of other disasters such as Evans said city officials believe city that structures that received ernments such as the City of Central earthquakes and wildfires are not that many and perhaps most of the less than 36 inches of water would to adopt ordinances in compliance held to such standards.

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October 21 / Raising Cane’s Dog Park at Forest Community Park E BOO AT THE ZOO: Monday, October 31 October 22 + 23 + 29 & 30 / BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo Monday, October 31 PUMPKIN PADDLE PARADE: Join us before “City of Central’s Halloween Hullabaloo”atJoin us before 5:30 “City p.m. of for Central’s the grand opening & October 27 / Milford Wampold Park Halloweenribbon Hullabaloo”at cutting of Central 5:30 p.m. Sports for Parkthe grand - Phase opening 3 & ribbon cutting of Central Sports Park - Phase 3 SPOOKY SPECTRUM: New! ADDITIONAL PARKING CONCESSION STAND October 29 / Highland Road Park Observatory TREES ADDITIONAL PLANTED PARKING PARK TRAILS CONCESSION SCOREBOARDS STAND New!TREES PLANTED PARK TRAILS SCOREBOARDS

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Help Arrives from New Jersey with Love Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo

HILTON AND THELMA PRAY were among those helped by aid from New Jersey organized by Curt Crumholt. Shown are Curt, Hilton and Thelma, and Paul and Lee Crumholt. Photo by Jolice Provost Jolice by Photo

CENTRAL LADIES who lost their homes resting after looking through clothing, kitchen supplies, and furniture donated by a church in Baluvelt, NY. At right, Stephanie Aaron

JOLICE PROVOST of Central City News who lost her home in the flood delivering supplies for others. At right, flood victims Hilton and Thelma received a dining room suite. CENTRAL — Since the Flood of and they came through with flying * DEMCO-ology 101 * 2016, relief assistance has arrived in colors! Curt loaded a large truck Central from all over America. One and drove it all the way to Central. of those who decided to help was Curt brought the help directly to Curt Crumbolt, a Central native who families in need such as Hilton and has lived in New Jersey for years. Thelma Pray and Stephanie Aar- Curt asked St. Catherine’s Catho- on. Heartfelt thanks to our friends Check around lic Church in Baluvelt, NY, to help, in New York and New Jersey! & stay prepared! hurricane preparation checklist q 3-day supply of water & non-perishable food Our Caring Staff is Here for You! q Spare clothing, blankets and pillows q Toiletries, first-aid kit and prescription medicines q Special items/food for babies and the elderly q Special items for your pet including vaccination records, toys, food and a cage/crate q Flashlights, portable radio and extra batteries q Seale Funeral Home Extra set of car keys, credit cards and cash 9995 Hooper Road, Central, 225-236-0800 q Important documents kept in a waterproof www.sealefuneral.com • 225-686-7221 container or watertight plastic bag • Identification, copy of birth certificate, marriage certificate and Social Security card • Insurance documents and medical records • Bank account numbers, online passwords DavidDavidDavid P.P.P. Fargason,Fargason,Fargason, M.D.M.D.M.D. and log-in information RobertRobertRobert Geier,Geier,Geier, O.D.O.D.O.D. • Emergency contact list ervices: q Services:ervices: Emergency tools SS• NEW LASER Cataract/Implants • • NEW NEW Tecnis LASER LASER Multifocal Cataract/Implants Cataract/Implants and Tecnis ToricTecnis Lenses Multifocal Multifocal for Astigmatism and and • Glaucoma/Laser Toric Toric Lenses Lenses for for Astigmatism Astigmatism ••• Glaucoma/Laser LASIKGlaucoma/Laser BLADE FREE ••• LASIK EyeLASIK Examinations BLADE BLADE FREE FREE ••• Eye ContactEye Examinations Examinations Lenses ••• Contact OpticalContact Lenses Lenses •• Optical Optical • Diabetic Eye Exams David P. Fargason, MD •• Diabetic Diabetic Eye Eye Exams Exams DavidDavid P. P. Fargason, Fargason, MD MD all to Schedule Your Eye Exam allall to to Schedule Schedule Your Your Eye Eye Exam Exam 225.262.8141 225.262.8141225.262.8141 Central Professional Plaza /DEMCOLouisiana demco.org CentralCentral11424 Professional Professional Sullivan Road Plaza Plaza 1142411424 Sullivan Sullivan Road Road CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016 9

Country Village Survives Flood of 2016 Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo

THE COUNTRY VILLAGE built by Hilton and Thelma Pray behind their home on Greenwell Springs Road survived the flood, unlike the Prays’ home which received five feet of water. The church, general store, and post office buildings received damage but were not a total loss. The Prays allow church groups to visit the Village in normal times.

Hilton Pray surveys some of Thelma’s canning that survived the flood.

Country Village Built by Hilton Pray Survived the Flood EARLY 1900’s — The Country Village illustrates what life was like in Central during the early 1900’s. Before the flood, each build- ing was meticulously decorated with authentic furniture, tools, and products. At left is the farm house and at right the schoolhouse. 10 CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016

Democrats Hear from Mayor, Council Candidates Photo by Kim Powers Kim by Photo

DEMOCRATIC leaders heard more than 20 candidates at Laborers Union Hall on Government Street, including Mayoral candidate Denise Marcelle and Sharon Weston.

BATON ROUGE - More than 20 for Mayor-President in the Nov. Democratic candidates for May- 8 primary. The candidates were or-President and Metro Council hoping to receive the commit- spoke to the East Baton Rouge tee’s endorsement, and the com- Democratic Parish Executive mittee did vote Tuesday night. Committee Tuesday night at the However, the party’s executive Laborers Union hall on Govern- committee decided to hold an- ment Street. other endorsement meeting to Center stage were former Sen. straighten out some procedural Sharon Weston Broome and Rep. problems that marred the results. Denise Marcelle, who are in a The parish chairwoman of the Democratic Party officials take notes as candidates speak. close battle to get in the runoff party is Carolyn Hill.

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Early Voting Tuesday, Oct. 25 to Tuesday, Nov. 1 Vote at any of four locations: Registrar of Voters offices downtown in City Hall, 222 St. Louis St.; Registrar’s office at 11010 Coursey Boulevard; Reg- istrar’s office, 2250 Main St. in Baker, or at State Archives on Essen Blvd. VOTE BY MAIL — If you are over 65 or disabled, you are eligible to vote by mail in this election. It’s not too late! Apply to vote by mail at www.Geaux- Vote.com, visit one of the Registrar of Voters’ three offices, or call the Reg- istrar at 225-389-3940 to request a Vote by Mail application. 12 CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016

Louisiana Family Forum Annual Banquet Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo

Justice Jeff Hughes (back), Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wilfong, Lisa Hughes, Alyssa Wilson Members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Republican Women’s Club

Cong. John & Cindy Fleming Col. Rob Maness & Scott Angelle Doodie & Hank Henagan Cong. Graves & Mike Fesi, Sr. Rev. Lewis & Erica Richardson

Ryan & Addie Cross Sen. Bodi White, his wife Robin, and Cong. Garret Graves Nicole and CJ Cutrone, and Bill and Rachel Bass

Rep. Rick Edmonds & wife Cindy Derek and Heather Babcock with Cindy and Todd Miller Roger Villerie, Cong. Garret Graves and Lenar Whitney

Judge Darrel & Fran White Ruthie Lieberman, Richard and Ruth Ward, and Kellie Fiedorek Republican officials Rhett Davis and Jason Dore CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016 13

Honoring Pro-Family State Legislators Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo

Sen. John Milkovich addressing the annual Louisiana Family Forum Legislative Awards Rep. Cameron Henry receiving the Gladiator Award from Gene Mills

Sen. Beth Mizell Sen. Bodi White Rep. Beryl Amedee Rep. Julie Stokes Rep. Mark Abraham

Rep. Thomas Willmott Rep. Eddie Lambert Rep. Mike Huval Sen. Sharon Hewitt Rep. Raymond Garofalo

Rep. John Berthelot Rep. Julie Emerson Rep. Larry Bagley Rep. Tony Bacala Rep. Jack McFarland

Sen. Mike Walsworth and Gene Mills Gene Mills and Sen. Rick Ward Sen. Ryan Gatti and Gene Mills Sen. John Milkovich and Gene Mills 14 CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016 CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016 15

What’s Happening For the Fall Y’all Fellowship Welcomes New Pastors Magnolia Thrift Shop China, Hong Kong and Uganda United Methodist Church Africa. Together, Bro. Jeff and his Oct. 12-15 and Oct. 21-22 wife Charity Phillips have served 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in mission fields in Romania and The Magnolia Thrift Shop Haiti. They have three children — will be open twice in Oct. Hannah, Nathan and Kara. You’ll find bargains on every- Delanie Pruitt and Charity Phil- thing you need to start over - lips will lead women in Bible stud- plus some fun decorative items ies. Worship times are Sunday too! Call 225-261-2789 for school 9 a.m., Sunday morning more information. service 10:15 a.m., Sunday eve- Public Square Rosary ning Service 6 p.m. and Wednes- Sullivan at Wax Corner day evening service at 6:30 p.m. In Front of Neighbors FCU Bro Jeremy and Abby, Ethan, Delanie, Joel, Jamie, Bro Jeremy and Abby Visit www.fbcofcentral.org. 12 noon Oct. 15 You are invited to pray with members of St Alphonsus CENTRAL - Fellowship Baptist His wife of nearly 21 years is Catholic Church at a Public Church of Central has a new pas- Delanie Pruitt. Together, they have Square Rosary Rally, spon- tor and associate pastor/youth min- five children — Jacob (who is with sored by America Needs Fati- ister. Jeremy Pruitt became pastor the Lord), Ethan, Jamie, Abigail, ma. There are over 16,000 August 1. He earned his Bachelor and Joel FALL FESTIVAL rallies scheduled across the of Applied Science in Biblical The new associate pastor/youth country. Join us in this won- Studies from Louisiana Baptist minister is Bro. Jeff Phillips. He ZOAR BAPTIST derful opportunity to pray University in Shreveport, and his earned a Bachelor of Arts degree for our country and commu- Master of Divinity degree from in interdisciplinary studies from 6 P.M. OCT. 31 nity. Please invite family and Southwestern Baptist Theological the University of South Alabama. friends to attend. Bring your Seminary in Ft. Worth. He has served in mission fields in rosary and a chair if you would like. For more information about Our Lady of Fatima and the public square Rosary, go to Americaneedsfatima.com. Fall Fest at First Baptist Central’s Hometown Pharmacy Church of Central 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 First Baptist Church Cen- Where You’re a Friend, Not a Number! tral, 9676 Sullivan Road, will be holding their annual Fall Fast Convenient Service Fest on Wednesday evening, October 26. There will be food and games for the whole family. Plan to attend and en- joy an evening together with your Central neighbors. If you have any questions, please call the church office, 261-3722.

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Candidates in Dist. 7 include LaMont Cole, Tyronn Thomas, and Elvin Sterling Republican candidates Ken Perret and Dwight Hudson in Dist. 9 Metro Council Dist. 4 Metro Council Dist. 12

Incumbent Scott Wilson (R) and Maranda White (D) in Dist. 4 GOP candidates Sal Christina, Barbara Freiberg and Corey Smith in Dist. 12

Metro Council candidate Joe Dorsey (R), Paul Sawyer, and Cong. Garret Graves

Republican chairman Woody Jenkins with Metro Council Dist. 5 Joe Dorsey (R) CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016 17

One of Nation’s High Honors Two BR Trump Supporters Likely for Electoral College BATON ROUGE — Two Republican gan in high school when she partic- leaders from Baton Rouge — Len- ipated in campaigns for class and nie Rhys and Scott Wilfong — are student council offices and contin- likely perform one of the nation’s ued through the years. She is now most sacred duties later this year the Executive Director of Louisiana when the Electoral College meets Strong, a conservative grassroots to vote for President of the United organization to promote the educa- States. tion and participation by citizens in Rhys and Wilfong will be on the the governmental process. She was ballot statewide Nov. 8 represent- a Louisiana Delegate-at-Large for ing Donald Trump. With Trump Donald Trump to the Republican leading strongly in the polls in National Convention in Cleveland, Louisiana, they are likely to cast Ohio in 2016. Lennie Rhys and Scott Wilfong likely to serve as members of the Electoral College two of Louisiana’s eight Electoral College votes. Scott Wilfong is a Baton Rouge business owner with a long history of involvement in Louisiana poli- tics. A member of the Republican State Central Committee since 2004, Wilfong chairs the Rules Committee of the state party. He served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 2008 and 2012 and as a Presi- dential elector for the 6th district of Louisiana in 2012. In addition to his political work, Scott serves on various non-profit boards and committees. He is a member of the Louisiana Baptist Convention Executive Board and serves as secretary of the Parkview Baptist School board of directors in Baton Rouge. Scott and his wife Jacqueline have two children — Alex, 10, and Trevor, 6. Lennie Rhys is a native of Min- den. She holds three earned de- grees from LSU — B.S. in Speech, M.Ed. in Reading, and a Ph.D. in Literacy with a minor concentra- tion in psychology. Her classroom experience began in Iberville Parish, then East Baton Rouge Parish as a Reading special- ist. She taught on the faculty of the Department of Education at Uni- versity of Louisiana-Lafayette un- til her retirement. She is the widow of Mervyn Rhys, a local radio and TV executive with WAFB-TV and 98.1. She has four children and 5 grandchildren. Lennie’s interest in politics be-

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POLICE OFFICER MATTHEW GERALD was inducted into the Central High Hall of Fame at last Friday night’s football game at Wildcat Stadium. In this photo, Central High coach Sid Edwards is greeting officer Gerald’s family, including his wife, children, parents, and in-laws. Mayor Jr. Shelton declared it Matthew Gerald Day in Central.

PRINCIPAL DAVID PRESCOTT presented a plaque to the family and flowers to his wife and mother, as well as to family members of officer Montrell Jackson. Officers Gerald and Jackson were murdered by a Muslim terrorist in July. Community Pays Tribute to Officer Gerald CENTRAL — The Central commu- earlier this year. The former Cen- nity paused to honor Baton Rouge tral High student spent his entire Police officer Matthew Gerald last adult life defending us — as a U.S. Friday when he was inducted into Marine, Army soldier, and a Baton the Central Hall of Fame. Mayor Rouge Police officer. His wife, Jr. Shelton declared it Matthew parents, children, and other family Gerald Day in Central. Gerald was members were on hand to receive murdered by a Muslim terrorist the honors on his behalf. CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016 19 Trump Drawing Democrats, Independents

TRUMP VOLUNTEERS including many Democrats and Independents have been meeting at Republican headquarters at 711 Jefferson Hwy. in Baton Rouge. Citizens get involved in the campaign by going to www.TrumpforLA.com and signing up. Most activities involve calling voters in swing states. A trip to campaign in Florida is also planned. At this meeting, Trump delegate and elector Lennie Rhys told about her experiences at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Parish Republican HQ Open at 711 Jefferson Hwy.

PARISH REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS at 711 Jefferson Hwy. is the center of activities for Trump, Sen. Bodi White, and Republican endorsed candidates for the Metro Council. To volunteer to work at the headquarters, call Terri Hagen at 318-401-1991. The office is open 3-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Volunteers can help expand hours. 20 CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016

20 Churches Combine for Serve 225 10,000 Christians Clean Up Baton Rouge

Pastor Jonathan Stockstill of Bethany

Christians took to the streets of Baton Rouge, cleaning up vacant lots and streets, visiting nursing homes, and painting schools.

Praying on N. Foster at Fairfields

Howell Park Elementary School was one of 30 schools where volunteers cleaned, painted, and planted gardens

Serve225.com 10,000 Christians from 20 Churches Serving Baton Rouge July 23, 2016 Photos by Woody Jenkins Christians visited homes and prayed. Last Day for Debris Pickup Set for Wednesday, Oct. 19 Last Day to Sign Up Sign up for the Right of Entry program is located in the City Hall For Right of Entry (13421 Hooper Rd. Ste 8). Please call 225-261-5988 for any ques-- Program Is Oct. 18 tions or for more information. For a limited time, you can receive a Mayor Jr. Shelton said that on FREE Digital Smile Makeover that will BATON ROUGE — Debris re- behalf of the city government and instantly reval the stunning new you! moval from the flooding that himself, he would like to thank LumiSmile is a digital smile makeover that takes occurred in August is nearing the citizens of Central for their about 30 minutes and will give you a preview of completion for the City of Cen- how beautiful your smile could be. Ask about patience and cooperation during LumiSmile during your consultation! tral. As of today, 88.7 tons or the debris removal process. 295,662 cubic yards of debris Mayor Shelton said he would have been picked up over the also like to remind property own- Stephen Weilbacher, D.D.S. last 46 days. ers on state and parish roads that 2321 Drusilla Lane, Suite The final date to sign up for DOTD and East Baton Rouge A Baton Rouge, LA 70809 the Right of Entry program will Parish are responsible for debris be October 18, 2016. The final (225) 928-3384 removal along those roadways. date of debris pick-up in the State roads include Greenwell Online Scheduling Available at City of Central will be October Springs, Hooper, and Joor roads. For a limited time. Bring your coupon to the office to redeem. Cannot be combined with another coupon. Expires 10/31/16 www.drweilbacher.com 19, 2016. CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016 21 Sheriff Honor Guard Unannounced Visit POLLINGPOLLING PLACEPLACE CHANGESCHANGES To Police Memorial DUEDUE TOTO 20162016 FLOODINGFLOODING EASTEAST BATONBATON ROUGEROUGE PARISHPARISH

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Coaches Briscoe and Gerald

Gabe Brown Darryl Lavigne goes for goal line.

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Bryce Broussard hits winning field goal. Excited dads after winning field goal

Central 17 • McKinley 15 Winning FG by Bryce Broussard with 4 Seconds Left Sept. 29, 2016 • Photos by Shane Evans

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Kyle Kepper and Andrew Harris

Central Volleyball team members 24 CITY NEWS Thursday, October 13, 2016

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. Langlois, Zumo Wed at St. Joseph’s Cathedral Kayla Denise Langlois and An- seph Zumo. Marisa Bellina Villemarette. God- thony Joshua Zumo were united in The bride was attended by her parents of the bride and groom, the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony matron of honor, Christina Valluz- Mikki Brashier Santangelo, Dar- on April 29, 2016 at St. Joseph Ca- zo Pipes. Bridesmaids were Lauren ren Wayne Langlois, Debra Zumo thedral in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Leigh Allen, Elizabeth Carmena Guedry and Thomas Henry Chias- Father Michael Alello presided Buquoi, Kristin Zumo Cavnar, son, served as gift bearers. over the ceremony. Blair Catherine Ginn, Jordan Paige Scriptures were read by Chris- The bride is the daughter of Mr. Langlois, Amanda Migues Pace topher George Campagna, Faith and Mrs. Stephen Gerald Langlois and Reagan Elizabeth Rispone. Chiasson Hilbun and Lindsey Lato of Central. She is the granddaugh- Flower girls were groom’s niece, Hargroder. Cousins of the bride, ter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary LeRoy Chloe Marie Cavnar and groom’s Riley McCann Ginn and Taylor Carmena of Slaughter and Mr. and Godchild, Callie Marie Caudle. Mrs. Albert Vincent Langlois, ju- The bridegroom was attended Alyssa Langlois were program at- nior of Central and the late Mrs. Jo by his best man, Ryan John Zumo. tendants. Carolyn Campagna Langlois. Groomsmen were Robert Lynn Music was provided by Lori Lay- She is the great-granddaughter Cavnar, William Ivan Duke, Kyle man, vocalist/cantor, Bret Jackson, of Mrs. Laura Campagna of Ba- Joseph Langlois, Matthew Stephen organist, and Craig Heinzen, trum- ton Rouge and the late Mr. George Langlois, Stephen Rolfe Miller, pet. Following the ceremony, a re- John Campagna, senior. Ransom Paul Pipes and Ronald ception was held at Capitol Park The bridegroom is the son of Mr. Chase Zumo. Ushers were Jean- Welcome Center. and Mrs. Anthony Gerard Zumo of Pierre Boulanger, Michael Alex- On the evening prior to the wed- Central. He is the grandson of Mrs. ander Ginn, Michael Joseph Ledet ding, the groom’s parents hosted Pauline A Lutty of Central and the and Stephen Lee Sherman. a rehearsal dinner at Nottoway late Mr. Thomas John Lutty and Eucharistic Ministers for the Plantation in White Castle. After a Mrs. Mamie Digleramo Zumo of Nuptial Mass were Ronald Hen- honeymoon in Antigua, the couple Central and the late Mr. John Jo- Kayla Langlois Zumo ry Zumo, Samee Lea Zumo and resides in Central. Parker Elise Born Sept. 20 Cousins Born Weeks Apart CENTRAL - Cody and Sarah (De- Jean) Hunt welcomed home their At Woman’s Hospital in BR daughter Piper Lane Hunt, born on CENTRAL — Joseph and Katie May 1, 2016 at Woman’s Hospital (Hyde) Buvens are proud to an- at 6:25 p.m. Piper weighed 5 lbs. 15 nounce the birth of their second oz. and was 20 inches long. Piper child, Parker Elise. is the granddaughter of Ronnie and Parker was born at Woman’s Glenda Hunt of Central; Terry and Hospital on Sept. 20, 2016 at Tracy Rook of Central, and Bobby 10:37 a.m. She weighed 6 lbs. 13 DeJean of Port Allen. oz. and was 18 1/2 inches. Parker has stolen all of our hearts, especially that of her big Finn Joseph DeJean brother, Skyler, who proudly calls her, “My Girl”. CENTRAL - Andrew and Molly Proud grandparents are Jolice DeJean (Finley) welcomed home and Emile Provost of Central, their son Finn Joseph DeJean, born Brandon and Charlene Hyde of April 8, 2016, at Woman’s Hospi- Central and Michael and Rita Bu- tal at 8:05 a.m. Finn weighed 8 vens of Walker. Great-grandpar- lbs. 2 oz. and was 20 inches long. ents are Peggy Doucet André, the He was welcomed home by his big late Timothy “Huey” and Ethel sister, Jolie. Finn is the grandson Hyde and the late Roy and Ruby of Terry and Tracy Rook of Cen- tral; Bobby DeJean of Port Allen, Parker Elise Buvens Courtney and the late John Henry and Patrician Buvens. and Jeff and Kathy Finley of Den- ham Springs. Piper Lane Hunt Ryker James Born July 28 At BR Woman’s Hospital CENTRAL - He’s a wiggly, giggly, bundle of joy. Our huggable, lov- able, new baby boy! Ryker James Tanner was born on July 28, 2016 at 7:23 p.m. Ryk- er weighed 6 Ibs. 6 oz. and was 20 inches long. He was welcomed home by proud parents Josh and Allie (Hudson) Tanner, his big sis- Offer Expires 12/31/16 ter Baleigh, and many family and Limit 1 Per Person friends. LIKE Central City News

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