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Twice AdoptedpMayor Pro-Tem Was Adopted Twice by Age 16 BATON ROUGE — The future didn’t look very bright for the little boy born to a 16-year-old unwed moth-

Mike Walker as a boy and today er on Dec. 31, 1948, in the small Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo North community of Weston. That wasn’t something COACH SID EDWARDS with son Jack Ryan who suffers from autisim, wife Beanie, and coach J. R. Owens. that was accepted, and babies like that were often given away. But the mother was the youngest in a family of five girls, and when Prep Football: Coach Sid Says Best Wins the girl’s father looked down at the newborn, he said, “I wanted a boy! We’ll keep him!” Don’t Always Come on Friday Nights So, instead of being given away CITY OF CENTRAL — Central High school coach ever to receive the who rarely talks about football — at birth, little Mike Hudson was head football coach Sid Edwards honor. Two years ago, he was even to his players. He talks to adopted by his grandfather and was honored recently as a Louisi- named Louisiana’s 5A Coach of them about things like character, grandmother and got to stay with ana Sports Legend, the only high the Year. Ironically, this is a coach See FOOTBALL on Page 20 his family. Although there was a lot of pain along the way and he See HARD on Page 7 U. S. Chamber Affiliates with New Chamber BATON ROUGE — The United States Chamber of Commerce has announced its affiliation with the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish. As a result, members of the local Chamber will automati- cally be mem- bers of the U.S. Chamber and enjoy all mem- Bob Breaux ber benefits without additional cost, Chamber EBR executive di- rector Bob Breaux said. The new Chamber was formed

Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo in May to provide a voice for small business owners in the par- ish. The group said it supports free MOUNTED POLICE — The Baton Rouge Police Department’s mounted unit attracted attention on Third Street last weekend. See HOW on Page 19 2 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012 3-R’s Who Could Be President CAPITAL CITY NEWS® Incorporating the South Baton Rouge Journal Vol. 21 • No. 2 • Entire contents © 2012 910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 Phone (225) 261-5055 • FAX 261-5022 Email stories and photos to [email protected] Published 1st and 3rd Thursdays by Community Press, LLC Capital City News is a continuation of the South Baton Rouge Journal, which went on hiatus in 2008 during its 20th year of publication. The Capital City News is resuming publication of the Journal as Vol. 21, No. 1. Community Press, LLC, publishes the Central City News on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. The newspapers are not affiliated with a political party but the editor is parish Republican chairman. Editor & Publisher Woody Jenkins Business Manager Candi Lee Graphic Artist Terrie Palmer Business Specialists Shara Pollard, Jolice Provost Member, National Newspaper Association Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Mondays $40 a year by subscription in advance • $50 a year outside East Baton Rouge UP-AND-COMING REPUBLICANS — Gov. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee for President; Paul Ryan, the nominee for Vice President, and Sen. Marco Rubio, who gave the nominating speech for Gov. Romney at the Republican National Convention, are 2012: A Year of Decision all considered potential future Presidents of the United States. 3-R’s for the Future — Romney, Ryan and Rubio All Three Men Could Be Tampa — with the nomination of trol and balance the budget. tion left many Republicans want- Gov. Mitt Romney for President There were many stars coming ing much more. They see him as President Some Day But and Congressman Paul Ryan for out of the Republican National a messenger who can deliver the Vice President. Convention. Certainly the most conservative philosophy to a whole Recent Court Decisions Romney is sounding more con- popular was Ann Romney who new generation of Americans and servative all the time, and he is captivated Americans’ hearts with the 50-million member Latin com- Could Re-Elect Obama running on perhaps the most con- her speech at the convention. It munity in the United States. servative party platform ever. was potentially a The Republican ticket appears Woody Jenkins His selection of Paul Ryan as Editor, Capital City News game-changer that to be very viable in the Nov. 6 Vice President was a strong sign put Romney in a election, especially when you look BATON ROUGE — Conservative that he plans to govern as a fiscal much stronger po- behind the poll numbers. Most Republicans got most of what they conservative. Ryan is perhaps the sition with women of the polls you hear about in the were looking for at the Republican leading expert in the GOP on how voters. news are showing Romney slightly National Convention last week in to get federal spending under con- Another smash ahead. What they don’t tell you is success at the con- that most of the polls overweight Community Press 2012 Publication Schedule vention was Paul the Democratic vote. Romney is Woody Jenkins Ryan, who showed probably doing slightly better than Capital City News - 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month the polls are showing. Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday before publication brilliance, competence, and a ter- rific wit to the national television But there are dark clouds on the Capital City News distributes 20,000 copies in SBR & Central audience. He has added just what horizon in this election. Central City News - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month was needed to the Romney ticket, Federal courts are doing every- Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday before publication and the former governor leaves the thing in their power to stack the Central City News distributes 10,000 copies in Central only convention immeasurably stronger deck for the Democrats and al- NOTE: Both newspapers cover news in Central than before Ryan came on board. low fraud to undermine the voters’ Voters could easily see Ryan as a democratic choices. Here’s what’s Thursday, Sept. 6 Capital City News Thursday, Nov. 1 Capital City News man capable of being President — happening: Football Preview Thursday, Nov. 8 Central City News • In the battleground state of Thursday, Sept. 13 Central City News a leader who could give you confi- Thursday, Nov. 15 Capital City News dence in the future of the country. , a federal judge has ordered Thursday, Sept. 20 Capital City News Tuesday, Nov. 20 Christmas Gift Guide Hard Hat Edition The other break-out star at the the Nov. 6 election to begin three for both newspapers days early and continue all three Thursday, Sept. 27 Central City News convention had to be Sen. Mar- Thursday, Nov. 29 Central City News days. This is a license for vote- Thursday, Oct. 4 Capital City News Central Christmas Parade co Rubio of . Countless hauling and multiple voting. Health & Fitness Guide Thursday, Dec. 6 Capital City News Americans wanted him to run for Thursday, Oct. 11 Central City News President in 2012 but knew that • In the battleground state of Thursday, Dec. 13 Central City News Florida, a federal judge has also Thursday, Oct. 18 Capital City News Thursday, Dec. 20 Christmas Edition was unrealistic because he just ar- Election Guide for both newspapers rived at the Senate in 2011. ordered three straight days of vot- Thursday, Oct. 25 Central City News No publications Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, 2013 But his speech at the conven- ing in certain parts of the state. • Federal judges in Washington struck down a law requiring that voters show a photo I.D. in or- der to vote. • Meanwhile, the Obama admin- Push'em back, istration through Attorney General Eric Holders is fighting photo I.D. laws throughout the nation. The Obama administration and Push'em back, many Democrats shamelessly at- tempt to undercut the sanctity of the ballot by fighting laws that are waaaay back. designed to make sure a voter is who he says he is and prevent mul- tiple voting. The response is that vote fraud Deborah H Drury Ins Agcy Inc is rare. Are you kidding? We had Get discounts up to 40%. a Congressman, Rick Tonry, go Debbie Drury, Agent to federal prison for “ringing the 18513 Magnolia Bridge Road CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7 bell,” or illegally voting machines. Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 We had another congressman re- sign over similar allegaitons. Bus: 225-261-3456 The 9th Ward of and other corrupt areas in the city are well known for their history of vote-buying and multiple voting. Then there’s Chicago... and New Jersey... and Las Vegas. 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Teacher Fred Aldrich waves to crowd.

Lt. Gov. at the Baton Rouge High dedication. Principal Nanette McCann was presented National Principal of the Year Award by Supt. Bernard Taylor BATON ROUGE — The newly-restored project is the hallmark of the East The school’s principal, Nanette Barbara Freiberg, and Supt. Taylor. and greatly-expanded Baton Rouge Baton Rouge Parish school system. McCann, was honored as National John Pasterek of WBRZ-TV served Magnet High School was formally Since becoming a magnet school in Principal of the Year by Supt. Ber- as Master of Ceremonies. dedicated in ceremonies Thursday, the 1970’s, the school has developed nard Taylor. Speakers included Lt. Many in the crowd were alumni Aug. 23 on the steps in front of the a national reputation for academic Gov. Jay Dardenne, Mayor-President who returned to the school to marvel historic school. The $58 million excellence. , school board president at its return to glory.

Board Pres. Barbara Freiberg

A family man of strong faith and values.

A United States Air Force veteran who defended our freedom.

Dedicating Baton Rouge High Mayor-President Kip Holden A prosecutor who fought to protect families and property.

A District and Court of Appeal Judge who fought for what is right and fair.

A Supreme Court Justice who will defend the constitution of our state and nation.

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Claud and Janice Derbes and Ruby and Jay Devall 6 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012 Mayor-President’s Operations Center on Harding Inside the Command Center During

Hurricane [Editor’s Note: David Barrow repre- Isaac’s Romp Through BR zens would know what was going on. I sented the City of Central at the EBR May- knew even if they had lost power, they or-President’s command center on Harding could still check for updates on their Boulevard during Hurricane Isaac. The cell phones through our facebook page. Capital City News asked him to explain Around 4 p.m., my station was slow, what went on inside that command center.] having only fielded two calls from Cen- tral residents who had called the Parish’s David Barrow “311” information hot line. I could see Assistant to Mayor of City of Central the workers at the EBR DPW station were getting overwhelmed with calls, so With the approach of Hurricane Isaac, I went over to help them. They were al- officials from across East Baton Rouge ready getting calls of downed trees and Parish began making plans last Mon- utility lines. day, Aug. 27 when they realized that a Traffic Engineering officials were storm was headed straight towards the making a list of road closures that end- Baton Rouge area with a scheduled ed up exceeding 50 locations. Looking landfall along the coast on Wednesday through the large windows into the 911 morning. JoAnne Moreau and her staff command center, I could see the images at the EBR Mayor’s Office of Home- of the DOTD interstate traffic cameras. land Security and Emergency Prepared- There was barely a car on the interstates ness (MOHSEP) on Harding Blvd. anywhere. were busy preparing the second floor It was decided soon after that a cur- as both a headquarters and home for the few would be placed throughout EBR next several days for almost two dozen Parish starting at 6 p.m. Police Chief different agencies across the parish. White and Sheriff Gautreaux announced In the large operations room over- there would be no tolerance for anyone looking the first-floor 911 communica- breaking curfew. Everyone was urged to tions center through large plates of glass, stay off the streets as conditions deterio- workers were making sure that the four FLOODING last Thursday on Hooper Road in Central rated. Sustained winds of 65 mph were long rows of tables containing every- expected. However, as updates came in, one’s work stations, computers, and tele- we all realized that the storm had slowed phones were up and running. A dozen and was not moving north as fast as ex- large screen television monitors line the pected. This could be a good thing for four walls of the room. Baton Rouge. Upon my arrival on Tuesday afternoon About 8 p.m., someone announced around 5 p.m., the room was busy with that the parking lot was flooding towards almost 50 people from various agencies the southern side and water was about to including the EBR Mayor-President’s get into several vehicles. Many people Office, Baton Rouge Police Department, put on raincoats supplied by BR Police EBR Sheriff’s Office, Southern Univer- to brave the conditions and move their sity Police, State Police, EMS, Baton vehicles. Nearly a foot of water had ac- Rouge Fire Department, several volun- CENTRAL FIRE STATION served as the Command Center in City of Central. cumulated in portions of the parking lot. teer fire departments, EBR Department News reporters continued to cover of Public Works, EBR Traffic Engineer- the unfolding events. As I looked up at ing, National Guard, Entergy, Demco, one point, a TV camera was focused on BR Water Co, Baker, Zachary, Central, me. I wasn’t sure which station it was, as well as several volunteer organiza- so I asked the cameraman, and he said tions and agencies. he was from CBS national news. A crew Members of the news media were also arrived to film the center’s activities and there ready to cover all of the events. Ev- speak with Mayor Holden and his staff. eryone was gathering coordinated infor- The Sheriff’s Dept. work station was mation to relay back to their departments across from me, and not many calls were and groups. Mayor Holden, Chief Ad- coming in. The calls that were coming ministrative Officer William Daniel, and in were mostly to report downed trees EBR Public Works Director David Guil- across roadways. The Sheriff’s Office lory addressed everyone with their plans employees at that station were doing an for the parish and told everyone not to excellent job of coordinating calls and panic, but to expect considerable tropical dispatches. The Entergy spokesperson storm force winds for a sustained period. CAPT. BOBBY DALE CALLENDAR (left) of Sheriff’s Central Sub-Station with City of Central Reserve police officer Gordon Hutchinson, after the crisis passed. gave continued updates on outages and Later in the evening around 11 p.m. af- repair schedules. TV monitors around the ter realizing that the storm had slowed that the storm was still on path for a late- After noon, lunch was prepared in room were tuned to the Weather Channel down in the gulf, I decided to return evening arrival in the Baton Rouge area. the cafeteria. As I ate a sandwich, I and local stations that were broadcasting home to get a good night’s sleep in prep- I packed my bag and headed back to could see out the hurricane-proof win- storm events non-stop. I watched the re- aration for a couple of long days ahead. MOHSEP where the preparations were dows that the wind was starting to blow porters in New Orleans and Biloxi, and it I didn’t get much sleep. I was think- getting more intense. At 8:30 a.m., harder as the rain came down stronger. I looked bad. ing about the getting back up early to each agency in the room gave an up- knew it was going to be a long evening. As the night wore on, we were in- head to MOHSEP and worried about the date on their preparations. The Baton Back in the operations center, some formed that the winds were not quite as damage that the storm was going to cause Rouge Police Dept. and EBR Sheriff’s workers had already been in that room strong as predicted due to the fact that to Central and the massive cleanup that Office announced they were extend- for 24 hours straight, but they never the storm had lost some strength due the would need to be taken care of after the ing shifts and putting extra officers on complained and kept doing their jobs of slow northward movement. However, storm. I remember the three months of the streets. DPW was mobilizing tree answering calls and giving reports. In a the wind was still blowing hard and the cleanup in Central that I was in charge of trimming crews, barricades, and signal separate room on the 2nd floor through- rain was coming down. Jay Grymes from after Gustav and wasn’t looking forward trucks at their Chippewa offices to be out the afternoon, Mayor Holden and his WAFB was keeping everyone informed to that again, especially after hearing ready to go out after the storm passed. city-parish staff were busy making prep- of the conditions. Traffic Engineering re- the predictions that this storm could be Utility companies announced they were arations and plans for a storm that was ported that nearly 50 percent of the par- worse than Gustav due to the new track bringing in additional crews from across being compared to Hurricane Betsy back ish’s signals were out due to electricity or of the storm. the country to help with restoration. in the 1960’s. damaged signal heads. William Daniel I woke up at 5 a.m. Wednesday morn- Walter Monsour, former Chief Ad- I was posting updates on the city of reminded viewers watching on TV to ad- ing to look out the window to see light ministrative Officer to Mayor Holden, Central’s Facebook page so that our citi- rain falling and not much wind blowing. was on hand to offer his guidance and See INSIDE on Page 19 I checked the Weather Channel to see leadership. JoAnne Moreau and her staff were all acting like the professionals that they are in making sure everyone was taken care of and that everything was working according to plan. After seeing all the coordination among agencies in that room, I knew that East Baton Rouge Parish was in good hands. At 10 a.m., Mayor-President Holden gave an update, along with reports from William Daniel, David Guillory, Police Chief Dwayne White, and Fire Chief Ed Smith. Throughout the day as the winds began to increase, I coordinated this in- formation back to Central officials who were stationed at the Central Fire De- partment’s command center on Sullivan Rd. DPW advised that they were not delivering any more sand to fire stations across the parish due to the winds getting stronger and hazardous conditions on the roadway. We knew it was about to get Central’s Gordon Hutchinson directing rough. DAVID RATCLIFF, director of IBTS, the private company that provides city services in traffic at Hooper and Sullivan roads Central, was operating this tractor and removing debris on Sullivan Road Thursday. CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012 7 2nd Adoption Brought Walker from N. La. to Broadmoor Hard Times Caused Mike Walker to Be Adopted Twice and Brought Him to BR

Mike Hudson (photos on left) growing up in North Louisiana and Mike Walker (photos on the right) graduating from Broadmoor High and today.

Mike’s first set of adopted parents (left); Mike growing up in Jackson Parish, and Mike campaigning for Mayor-President last month with his wife and three grandchildren. Mayor-President Woody Dumas Saw Great Promise in Mike Walker, Naming Him to Run City-Parish Government at Ripe Old Age of 23 Continued from Page 1 to take me back and adopt me, but the Putt-Putt on Florida Boulevard. Woody Dumas served as Mayor never met his biological father, she had a husband now, and he re- He earned 60 cents an hour. “That for 16 years — longer than anyone Mike said, “I was always loved!” fused,” Mike said. wasn’t bad,” he said, “because gas- in Baton Rouge’s 200-year history, Times were hard for the Hud- It was 1962. Mike had only been oline was only 25 cents a gallon!” and Mike Walker was his right-hand son family. His adopted father to Baton Rouge a couple of times. He graduated from Broadmoor man. worked at the paper mill in Hodge It was so different from the rural High in 1966 and got a small schol- “I couldn’t have had a better but it wasn’t enough and the family area of North Louisiana where he arship to attend Louisiana Tech in mentor,” he said. “People tell me worked hard on their little farm to had spent his entire life. Ruston. But the expense was a bur- I’m a lot like him, and I consider try to raise enough to eat. Mike Hudson’s adopted parents den on his family and he returned that a high compliment.” Mike learned to hoe the corn, asked one of their other daughters to Baton Rouge to attend LSU. Over the years, Walker served plow the fields, and tend to the ani- to take care of Mike, and she and Then, during his senior year, his life as administrative coordinator in the mals. The family raised vegetables her husband, John Walker, agreed. changed forever. Clerk of Court’s office under three and had a small orchard. At age 14, Mike moved to Baton “To this day I don’t know how it clerks. He built a real estate busi- He plowed behind his draft Rouge. Judge Pugh insisted that the all happened, but one day Mrs. Le- ness. And he has served as a mem- horse, who was named Dot. He Walker family formally adopt him, tha Carpenter, who was quite influ- ber of the Metro Council and now grew strong and tall. and he became Mike Walker. ential in parish politics, called and as Mayor Pro-Tem. The family attended a primitive The family lived in Sherwood asked me if I would speak on behalf But the little boy who was adopt- Baptist church. There was no mu- Forest, and Mike enrolled in the 9th of Mayor-President Woody Dumas ed twice will always be the essence sic in the church, and singing was grade at Broadmoor High School. at a couple of events. I did so. Ap- of who he is. a cappella. Mike was baptized in “It was hard at first, being a ru- parently, the mayor was pleased, “It gives me perspective and an the creek. On Sundays, there was ral kid and moving to the big city, because a few days later, I had a appreciation for all persons, no mat- dinner on the grounds. His favorite but people at Broadmoor were won- visit from Ray Burgess [who was ter what their background. I know song was Sweet Hour of Prayer. derful to me, and I made a lot of DPW director] and Cotton Harris [a what it’s like to have to scrap for In the Weston community, ev- friends,” he said. City Councilman], offering me the a meal, or to have an account at eryone knew everyone else. “If He was an unforgettable person job of being Mayor Dumas’ top as- Don’s!” he laughed. the well went dry, there was always standing over six feet tall and with sistant.” His experience also made Walk- someone to give you water and help bright red hair. It was a remarkable offer for er a strong advocate for the right to you dig your well a little deeper,” His new father, John E. Walker, a young 23-year-old from North life. “They could have decided not he remembered. who is now 88, had also moved to Louisiana. He accepted the offer to have me or they could have given But his adopted parents were Baton Rouge from North Louisiana. and became Chief Administrative me away. But people chose to love getting older and were in declin- He was successful in real estate Officer of the City-Parish govern- me, and that made all the differ- ing health. Money was short, and here, and Mike’s life changed. “I ment. It meant, quite literally, that ence!” they couldn’t afford to pay the bills. remember being able to go to Don’s he would be running the parish gov- — By Woody Jenkins, Editor They needed to give Mike away to and charge the meal to my dad’s ac- ernment —at age 23! someone who could take responsi- count! That was something!” he said. It was a far cry from his days be- In the next issue of the Capital bility for his upbringing. During high school, Mike got a hind the plow on their little farm in City News, read a profile on Mayor- “My biological mother wanted job at the Exxon station across from Jackson Parish. President Kip Holden. 8 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012 Senator to Receive Award Sept. 14 GOP to Honor Sen. for Service to Louisiana in U. S. Senate BATON ROUGE — Sen. David Vitter couple. Sponsorships are $5,000 for (R-Louisiana) will be honored by a Gold Table of eight, and $2,500 for the Republican Party of East Baton a Bronze Table of eight. Rouge Parish next Friday, Sept. 14 Edmonds said it will be a small for his service in the United States event that should afford everyone the Senate. opportunity to meet the senator and The party is holding the First Annu- have a photo taken with him. al Ronald Reagan Awards Luncheon Individuals wishing to attend the at the City Club in downtown Baton event should send checks to Repub- Rouge. The reception will begin at lican Party of East Baton Rouge Par- 11:30 a.m. and the lunch at 12 noon. ish, 7047 Jefferson Highway, Suite Vitter became the first Republi- B, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. can elected to the United States Sen- To reserve a table or for further ate from Louisiana in 2004. He was information, call Richie Edmonds at reelected in 2010 for a term ending 225-892-6000 or email GOP-Baton- in 2016. A Rhodes Scholar, he for- [email protected]. merly served in the Louisiana House The local Republican Party web- of Representatives and in the United site is www.CapitalRepublican.com. States Congress. Regular updates are provided by “lik- Event chairman Richie Edmonds ing” Capital Republican on Facebook. said Vitter has been a leader in the Senate for balanced budgets, lower Catholic Radio Broadcasts taxes, free enterprise, and a strong national defense. At 1380 on AM Radio Dial Vitter said he was honored to BATON ROUGE — Catholic Commu- be chosen for the award but told nity Radio is on the air and broadcast- party leaders that he wanted to ing at 1380 on the AM radio dial. use the occasion to help elect The purpose is to evangelize and conservative Republican candi- United States Senator David Vitter and State Rep. Valarie Hodges share the Good News of salvation, dates in East Baton Rouge Parish. according to a station spokesman. As a result, the luncheon will be porting Mitt Romney for President, Edmonds said 100 percent of the The station offers an “app” from a fundraising event with all proceeds Paul Ryan for Vice President, Mike funds raised will be used in East Ba- the App Store. To find it, search for being used to support the local Re- Walker for Mayor-President, and oth- ton Rouge Parish. “Tune in Radio” and then search for publican Party, which will be sup- er endorsed Republican candidates. Tickets for the event are $500 a WPYR. It is a free app. EBR Republican Party to Hold Open House At New Party Headquarters Friday 4 to 6 p.m.

PARISH REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS — The Republican Party will open its parish headquarters Friday at 7047 Jefferson Highway, Suite B (right side of building).a BATON ROUGE — The Republican Candidates will be invited to come and go without staying the en- phone banking and as a central point Party of East Baton Rouge will open speak briefly, and sandwiches and tire time. for walking door to door and distrib- its party headquarters for the fall elec- soft drinks will be available. Candidates’ yard signs and litera- uting signs and literature. tion cycle with an Open House from Edmonds said it will be time to ture will be available, he said. Volunteers are encouraged to stop 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7. mix and mingle and that guests can The headquarters will be used for by and sign up to work for Republi- The headquarters is located at can candidates during the upcoming 7047 Jefferson Highway, Suite B. EBR Candidates to Speak at Newsmaker Luncheon campaign. When possible, volun- Party spokesman Richie Edmonds BATON ROUGE teers will sign up for specific times — All Republican at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker and days of the week. Volunteers said Republican candidates, regis- candidates from East Baton Rouge Luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Café tered Republicans, guests, and mem- may also commit to work by emailing Parish in the Nov. 6 election are Américain. The reception is at 11:30 [email protected]. bers of the media are invited to the being invited to attend and speak and lunch at 12 noon. event. Republican Party Endorsements Expected Week of Sept. 17

BATON ROUGE — The Republican 17-member East Baton Rouge Re- One of the races that is attracting Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has publican Parish Executive Commit- a lot of attention is the election of a scheduled Endorsement Meetings to tee. The PEC was elected by Repub- new Associate Justice of the Supreme consider supporting Republican can- lican voters in the parish during the Court from the district that includes didates in the Nov. 6 election. Presidential Primary in March. The East Baton Rouge. The vacancy re- The meetings are as follows: committee consists of five members sulted because of the resignation of • Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. at elected at-large and one elected from Chief Justice Kitty Kimball. Repub- Metro Council Chamber — Candi- each of the 12 Metro Council districts. lican candidates expected to seek dates for Louisiana Supreme Court They serve a term of four years. the party’s endorsement are Court of and Court of Appeal. Under the Endorsement Proce- Appeal judges Toni Higginbotham, • Monday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. at Met- dures adopted by the PEC, a candidate Jeff Hughes, and Duke Welch and ro Council Chamber — Candidates must receive a majority of the votes District Court judges Tim Kelley and for U. S. Congress, Public Service cast by members who are present in Bill Morvant. The candidates have Commission, Metro Council, City person or by proxy. Each candidate been asked to fill out a questionnaire Judge, City Constable, and Constable SWEARING IN — Retired City Judge is voted on separately by the PEC. As on their judicial philosophy. for Justice of the Peace Court Darrell White swearing in former Sen. Dan a result, the PEC may endorse one or Endorsements will be announced Endorsements are made by the Richey as a member of the PEC in April. more candidates in a race. during the week of Sept. 17. FootballFootball GUIDEGUIDE CapitalCapitalPublishedPublished byby CapitalCapital PrepPrep CityCity NewsNews FallFall 20122012

Who’s Who: Clockwise from upper left: Christian Hebert of Episcopal; coach Keith Dooley of Christian Life; Kyle Blackburn of Central Private; coach Sid Edwards of Central; Brett Courville of Central; Catholic High players; coach Dale Weiner of Catholic; St. Michael’s players. Below: LSU greats Jimmy Taylor (Baton Rouge High), Billy Cannon (Istrouma), and Gus Kinchen (Baton Rouge High). WillWill PrepPrep FootballFootball InIn BatonBaton RougeRouge EverEver ReturnReturn toto GloryGlory DaysDays LikeLike ThoseThose ofof 1950’s?1950’s? SeeSee PagePage 2121 PhotosPhotos byby KevinKevin BanesBanes (Courville);(Courville); SelserSelser PhotographyPhotography (Blackburn),(Blackburn), andand allall othersothers byby WoodyWoody JenkinsJenkins 10 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012

Central Wildcats Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo

2012 Central High School Wildcats Mascot: Wildcats. Head coach: Sid 170, Sr), WR Justin Vessell (5-10, 12 Brennon Fontenot 10 WR 46 Dayton Knippers 10 DB Edwards (4th year at school, 30-7; 210, So), WR Devon Gales (5-9, 160, 13 Jeremy Anderson 12 WR 48 Blake Lansing 10 LB 108-39 overall). 2011 record: 7-5. 13 Cole Edgens 11 DB 49 Jeremy Vaughn 10 LB Sr), RB Jake Myer (6-4, 215, Jr) 14 Hunter Johns 12 DB 50 Devin Croft 12 OL Last time in playoffs: 2011 (second Defense (4-2-5) 14 Cameron Wesley 10 WR 51 Hyatt Harris 10 DL round). Returning starters: 15 (7 DE Ashton Stokes (5-10, 230, Jr), 15 Larry Bradford 12 DB 52 Chris Chambliss 10 OL offense, 8 defense) DE Corey Guercio (6-2, 230, Jr), DT 16 Joesph Pourciau 11 WR 53 Zach Cavalier 11 DL Offense (Spread) Demetri Colomb (5-9, 240, Jr), DT 17 Rivers King 10 QB 54 Corey Obear 10 OL TE Matt Edwards (6-0, 220, Sr), John Milton (5-10, 240, Sr), LB Dal- 17 Chandler Holingsworth 10 WR 55 Thomas Garcia 12 OL SE Hunter Caze (5-9, 175, Sr), OT ton Holdman (6-2, 220, Jr), LB Tony 18 Cameron Hooper 10 DE 55 Mathew Coats 10 OL Thomas Garcia (6-3, 245, Sr), OG Ragusa (5-10, 230, Sr), LB-S Thomas 19 Matt Edwards 12 TE 56 Corey Guercio 11 DL Devin Croft (5-10, 250, Sr), C Ryan Eddelman (5-10, 230, Sr), DB Paul 19 Nick Handy 10 DB 57 Drew Lee 11 DL Morris (5-10, 240, Jr), OG Hunter Ed- Broussard (6-0, 185, Sr), DB Donnie 20 Kevin Henry 10 DB 57 Grant Russell 12 DL gens (6-0, 245, Sr), OT Tyler Abadie 21 Lamonte Janeau 12 RB 59 Ashton Stokes 11 DL Lewis (5-8, 160, Jr), DB Sean Parker 21 Kris Davis 10 LB 60 Andrew Sullivan 11 DL (6-4, 245, Sr), QB Brett Courville (5- (5-7, 155, Sr), DB Kevin Henry (6-0, 22 Justin Vessell 10 RB 65 Conner Raiford 12 OL 10, 205, Sr), FLK Gary Triplett (5-7, 185, So) 23 Dillon Brumfield 11 DB 66 Matt Cae 10 OL 165, Jr), WR Jeremy Anderson (6-3, 24 Daelon Richardson 10 WR 67 Braelen Mattox 11 OL 1 Donald Lewis 11 DB 7 Tony Ragusa 12 LB 25 Craig Jones 11 DB 68 Devin Collins 12 OL 2 Gary Triplett 11 WR 7 Jordan Wilkins 10 WR 26 Austin Estave 11 DB 69 Hyatt Harris 10 OL 2 Jared Leger 10 DB 8 Jake Myer 11 QB 26 Luke Snyder 10 WR 70 Jace Bragg 10 OL 3 Justin Jemison 12 DB 8 Brennon Young 10 DL 27 Aubrey Mitchell 10 DL 71 Terrell Stubbs 11 OL 3 James Schoppe 10 WR 9 Brett Courville 12 QB 28 Terrell Chatman 10 WR 72 John Hodges 10 DL 4 Sean Parker 12 DB 9 Marcus Kelly 12 DB 29 Dalton Holdman 11 LB 73 Ryan Morris 11 OL 4 Leo Brownfield 10 WR 10 Eddie Anderson 12 DL 29 Ben Averette 10 WR 75 Roy Schneblen 12 OL 5 Devon Gales 12 WR 10 Trae Ball 10 QB 30 Caleb Harris 11 RB 76 Gannon Triggs 10 OL 5 Shane Smith 10 WR 11 Hunter Cazes 12 DB 30 Earl White 10 LB 78 Blase Courville 10 OL 6 Shannon Scott 12 DB 11 Logan Pudhome 10 DB 31 Cade Campbell 12 DB 79 Hunter Edgens 12 OL 6 Tyler Sansone 10 QB 12 Paul Broussard 12 DB 32 Jaylon Morris 12 RB 81 Matt Terrio 11 WR 33 Micah Venable 10 DB 82 Greg Noel 11 K 34 Landon Beaulieu 12 RB 83 Payton Mangham 11 WR 34 Jordan Johnston 10 WR 84 Michael Schaffer 11 K 35 Breylon Young 10 RB 86 Shane Story 10 WR 35 Josh Mayes 12 DB 87 Jonathan Harris 12 WR 36 Logan Green 12 LB 88 Larenzo Winding 12 DB ATTENTION CUSTOMERS! 37 Jeremy Jackson 10 LB 90 John Milton 12 DL 38 Traylon Douglas 10 LB 91 Donovan Brumfield 11 DL We are now offering a new text messaging and/or email service, 39 Johnny Duncan 10 RB 92 Brandon Lee 11 TE 40 Ryan Major 10 WR 93 Tevaughn Lee 11 DL free of charge, to our customers! 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Full Name: Please circle one: Text Alert Email Alert Both Cell Phone: Cell Phone Carrier: AT&T Boost Cricket MetroPCS Sprint T-Mobile US Cellular Verizon Viaero Virgin Mobile Other Jenkins Woody by Photo CENTRAL COACHING STAFF — (1st row, left to right) JR Owens, David Simo- Email Address: neaux, Matt Edwards, Steve Johnson, J’Mikel Dykes, David Lesage, David Dykes, and Mike Gardener and (2nd row) Frank Fresina, Brandon O’Neal, Jacob Hector, Clark No- Children’s Names: centelli, Sid Edwards, Ken Hilton, Clay Polk, Brandon Lagrove, Justin Hutchinson, and Bryan Hutson * Standard Text Messaging Rates Apply Central Wildcats Sept. 1 Istrouma W, 42-0 Sept. 7 St. Thomas More Home Sept. 14 Woodlawn Away Sept. 21 Catholic Home Sept. 28 St. Amant Away Oct. 5 Zachary* Away Where you’re not a number, you’re a friend! Oct. 12 Walker* Away Oct. 18 Denham Springs* Home Central Business of the Year Two Years Straight! 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2012 Christian Life Crusaders Mascot: Crusaders. Head coach: Harrison (5-8, 160, Jr), RB Tremel 1 RJ Hertzog 11 LB/WR 33 Austin Daigle 12 WR/LB Keith Dooley (35-23 overall, 17-17 Johnson (5-10, 200, Sr), SE Mitch 2 Noah Dees 11 DB/WR 42 Jai Wilson 11 DE/RB in third year at school). 2011 re- Wilkerson (6-1, 155, Fr) 3 Cade Williams 12 DR/WR 44 Daniel Fox 10 LB/FB 4 Jacob Williams 10 LB/RB 53 Waid McDaniel 11 DL/OL cord: 8-4. Last time in playoffs: Defense (4-3) 5 Caleb Domingue 12 DB/WR 54 Larry Mencer 11 DE/TE 2011 (second round). Returning DE R.J. Reynolds (6-2, 185, Jr), DT 6 KP Harris 10 DB/RB 55 Blake Johnson 12 DL/TE starters: 9 (4 offense, 5 defense) Jarvis Antwine (5-8, 240, Jr), DT Ja- 7 Jamie Calvin 12 DB/WR 56 Tyler 12 DL/OL Offense (Spread) cob Alford (6-3, 240, Jr), DE Blake 8 Trey Fisher 12 DB/WR 57 Gong Chen 12 LB/OL C Waid McDaniel (5-10, 275, Jr), Johnson 6-2, 185, Sr), LB Tremel 9 Trey Lewis 9 QB 58 Bruce Carter 12 DE/OL OG Tyler Houston (5-10, 205, Sr), Johnson (5-10, 200, Sr), LB Langs- 10 Justin Hutchinson 10 DB/QB 60 Bobby Smith 12 DL/OL OG Ben Cross (6-1, 185, Jr), OT ton Adams (5-10, 165, Sr), LB Tyler 12 Tremel Johnson 12 DB/WR 65 Pierce Prevost 9 DL/OL Jacob Alford (6-3, 240, Jr), OT Houston (5-10, 205, Sr), DB Jamie 13 Mitch Wilkerson 9 QB/WR 68 Jacob Alford 11 DL/OL 14 Dexter Riggteous 12 DB/WR 74 Cornel Rowel 11 DL/OL Blake Johnson (6-2, 185, Sr), QB Calvin (5-11, 150, Sr), DB Malik 17 Timothy Holland 12 DB/WR 76 Ben Cross 11 DL/OL Trey Fisher (5-9, 190, Sr), SE Caleb Harrison (5-8, 160, Jr), DB Ca- 20 Jaylon Legard 12 DB/WR 77 Jarvis Antwine 11 DL/OL Domingue (6-0, 175, Sr), SE Cade leb Domingue (6-0, 175, SR), DB 21 Malik Harrison 11 DB/RB 87 Langston Adams 12 DB/WR Williams (5-11, 170, Sr), RB Malik Mitch Wilkerson (6-1, 155, Fr) 22 Brennan Williams 9 DB/RB 24 Dameion Lee 11 K/DB/WR Head coach: Keith Dooley; assistant coaches: 25 Aaron Anderson 10 DB/WR Jared Blueitt, Joshua Dyer, and Rusty Secrist; 28 Kyle Lavergne 10 DB/WR managers: Cara Alise and Peyton Hanegan Christian Life Crusaders Aug. 31 Dunham L, 23-14 Sept. 7 Crescent City Home Sept. 14 Northlake Away Sept. 21 Episcopal Home Sept. 28 Ascension Christian Home Oct. 5 Mt. Hermon* Away Oct. 12 Varnado* Home Oct. 18 Southern Lab* Away Oct. 26 Kentwood* Home Nov. 2 Hannan* Home *District games 2012 Christian Life Cheer Squad

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2012 Catholic High School Bears 1 Landon Flowers 10 WR 28 Jack Braymer 11 DB 54 Will Benoit 10 LB 78 Joseph Glover 10 DE 2 Ken Ward 12 WR 29 T.J. Mitchell 10 DB 55 Caleb Sutton 12 OL 80 Connor Whalen 11 WR 3 Khalil Thomas 12 RB 30 Euclid Michel 11 LB 56 Nathan Colter 10 LB 82 Grayson Walsh 10 WR 5 Brendan Walsh 12 DB 31 Kenneth Smith 10 DB 58 Myles Nash 12 DL 83 Jack Gonsoulin 10 WR 6 Justin Gibson 11 DB 32 Austin Wilson 12 DB 60 Adam Mitchell 11 OL 85 Nicholas Deranger 10 TE 7 R.J. Jefferson 12 DB 33 Uriah Alexander 10 RB 61 Branden Coniglio 11 OL 88 Bradley Thornton 10 WR 8 David Losavio 12 WR 34 Ben Grandy 11 LB 62 Jeffrey Jones 12 OL 89 Trey Frugé 12 DE 9 Clay Moffitt 11 TE 35 John Connolly 10 DB 63 Zach Minton 10 OL 90 Everett Knox 12 DE 10 Nick Coomes 11 QB 36 Patrick Van Duzee 12 LB 64 Kirklin Roberts 11 OL 92 Matthew Ydarraga 11 DE 11 Brennan Messina 11 QB 37 Hayden Latour 11 WR 65 Max Conger 11 OL 93 K-Jay Anderson 10 DL 12 Cade Melancon 10 LB 38 Matthew Venable 11 RB 66 Garret Broussard 12 DL 94 Zach Williams 11 DE 13 David Caruso 10 WR 39 Andrew Fournet 12 DB 67 Harrison Terrell 10 DL 95 Malcolm McNiece 11 DE 14 Ben Braymer 12 QB 41 Bennett Sherman 12 LB 70 Cameron Tom 12 OL 96 Landon Pourciau 10 DE 16 Hayden Mixon 10 QB 42 Matthew Root 11 PK 71 Jireh Wrye 10 OL 97 Michael Lefeve 11 DE 17 Christian Brown 12 TE 43 Chandler Lemoine 10 RB 72 Vincent Fetzer 10 OL 18 Arthur Price 11 WR 44 Brad Dubroc 11 LB 73 Tyler Chauncy 11 DL Head coach: Dale K. Weiner; assistant coach- 19 Reid Mixon 11 WR 45 D.J. Rayborn 11 RB 74 Tyler Sparrow 12 OL es: David Bayard, Anthony Camp, Don Hood, 20 Derrius Guice 10 RB 47 K.J. Robinson 10 DL 75 Luke Fairbanks 11 OL Grant LeBlanc, Tim Lala, Storm Reeves, Caleb 21 Austin Dedon 12 LB 48 John Vicari 10 LB 76 Joseph Eaglin 11 DL Williamson, and Anthony Zehyoue 22 Javahn Fergurson 10 DE 49 DJ Campagna 10 FB 77 Aaron Wiltz 10 OL 23 Trevell Johnson 10 DB 50 Nick Cashio 10 OL 24 Adam Prevot 12 DB 51 Ben LeJeune 11 OL 25 Kyle Scott 12 DB 52 Michael DeJean 11 OL 27 Matthew Moreau 11 DB 53 Hunter Minton 10 OL

CATHOLIC HIGH CHEER SQUAD — (1st row, left to right) Lindsey Mouton, Claire Bradley, Callie Zumo (captain), Emily Donner, Susannah Jaques, Kassi Samson, and Claire Keaton and (2nd row) Mitchell LaBauve, Hunter Landry, Erica Frugé, Em- ily Sperier, Brooke Morris, Ali Simon, McKenzie Schexnayder, Matthew Patterson, and Joshua Shepherd Catholic Bears Aug. 31 Zachary Canceled Sept. 7 Mandeville Home Sept. 14 Denham Springs Home Sept. 21 Central Away Sept. 27 Parkview Baptist Home Oct. 5 Woodlawn* Away Oct. 12 McKinley Home Oct. 19 East Ascension* Home Oct. 26 St. Amant* Away Nov. 2 Dutchtown* Away *District games 14 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012

Redemptorist Wolves Photo by Eric Frank Photography Frank Eric by Photo

2012 Wolves Redemptorist Wolves Aug. 31 Scotlandville Canceled Sept. 7 Live Oak Home Sept. 13 Parkview Baptist Away Sept. 21 White Castle Home Sept. 28 Calvary Baptist Away Oct. 5 Northeast* Away Oct. 12 Episcopal* Home Oct. 19 Capitol* Away Oct. 25 Dunham* Home Nov. 2 University* Home

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Episcopal Knights Photos by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photos

Christian Hebert Coach Travis Bourgeois Charlie O’Brien Jarrell Rogers Mascot: Knights. Head coach: Tra- vis Bourgeois (13th season). 2011 Episcopal Knights record: 4-7. Last time in playoffs: 2011 (lost quarterfinals to Winnfield). Returning starters: 9 (4 offense, 5 Aug. 31 Albany Canceled defense) Sept. 7 Ascension Catholic Home Offense (I-Pro) TE Weldon Rotenberg (5-11, 170, Sept. 14 MP Country Day Home Jr), SE Jarrell Rogers (5-10, 175, Sept. 21 Christian Life Away Sr), T Jacob Belding (6-0, 220, So), G Turner Graham (5-10, 185, Jr), Sept. 28 Many Away C Brennan Gulterrez (6-0, 235, Sr), Oct. 5 University* Away G Charlie O’Brien (6-3, 170, Sr), T Matthew Saurage (5-11, 170, Fr), Oct. 12 Redemptorist* Away Brennan Gutierrez QB Jason Roussel (6-2, 170, Jr), RB Clement Mubungirwa (5-10, 175, Oct. 19 Northeast* Home So), RB James Davis (5-7, 160, So) Oct. 26 Capitol* Home Defense (4-3) DE Weldon Rotenberg (6-0, 185, Jr), Nov. 2 Dunham* Away LB John Haroy (6-0, 175, Jr), DT *District games Brennan Gutierrez (5-11, 240), DT Charlie O’Brien (6-3, 220), LB Polk Kellum (5-11, 175, Jr), LB Turner Graham (5-9, 195, Jr), LB Ty Wil- liams (5-8, 175, Jr), LB Christian He- bert (5-10, 170, Jr), DB Jarrell Rog- ers (5-10, 180, Sr), DB Josh Posner (5-9, 170, Sr), DB Brennan Bienas ALARM 1 William D’Armond 9 QB/DB 32 Clement Mubungirwa 11 RB/DL 2 James Davis 11 RB/DB 44 Kydris Washington 9 RB/DB 3 Christian Hebert 11 RB/DB 51 Allen Singletary 10 OL/DL 4 Jason Roussel 11 QB/DE 52 Turner Graham 11 OL/LB CENTER 5 John Hardy 11 WR/DB 53 Daniel Rieger 10 OL/DL 6 Noah Ponjuan 10 WR/DB 54 Ty Williams 11 OL/LB Secuity Systems 9 Brannon Bienasz 11 WR/DB 55 Matthew Garrett 9 OL/DL 10 Spencer Kleinpeter 10 WR/DB 57 Cody Day 10 OL/LB 11 Weldon Rotenberg 11 TE/LB 58 Brennan Gutierrez 12 OL/DL 14 Polk Kellam 11 TE/LB 59 Peter Broderick 12 OL/DL 15 Jarrell Rogers 12 WR/DB 63 Aaron Miller 9 OL/DL Keep your family and home secure ... 16 Joshua Posner 12 WR/DB 64 Monty Travis 10 OL/DL 18 Austin Couvillion 11 K/P 66 Landon Foster 9 OL/DL We offer: 19 Ben Hausmann 12 TE/DB 70 Charlie O’Brien 12 OL/DL 20 David Wade 10 RB/LB 72 Blake Chandler 11 OL/LB 21 Ellis Herring 9 RB/LB 75 Jacob Belding 10 OL/DL Security Systems 23 TJ Wisham 9 RB/DB 77 Tristen Bearden 9 OL/DL 24 Evan Lawson 9 WR/DB 79 Matthew Saurage 9 OL/DL 24 Hour Alarm Monitoring 25 Nick Patty 9 RB/LB 26 Sam Rotenberg 9 WR/DB Head coach: Travis Bourgeois; assistant coach- 27 Dalton Barrick 10 RB/DB es: Trey Godfrey, Mike Moock, Randy Richard, No Home Phone Required 30 Rashaad Jenkins 9 WR/DB Wally Stevens, and Jimmy Williams Locally Owned & Operated Since 1978 I work for YOU ... not commissions! Ask About Our FREE Security Systems Regina Rosell REALTOR® • ABR 292-5276 Direct 225-261-9028 11410 Airline Highway [email protected] Baton Rouge, LA 70816 www.BuywithRegina.com www.alarm.net Office: 225-615-7755 NEW LOCATION COMING SOON! Located on the corner of Airline Each office independently owned & operated. Hwy. at Siegen Lane Owner Brian Watson 8556 Jefferson Highway, Suite A with wife Adaina Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 Congratulations to Woody Jenkins on his new publication Capital City News! 16 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012 St. Michael’s Warriors Mascot: Warriors. Head coach: Eric Held (fifth year at school, 26-17, 42-23 overall). 2011 re- cord: 7-4. Last time in playoffs: 2011 (first round). Returning starters: 12 (6 offense, 6 defense) Offense (Tony Franklin Spread) QB Brandon Fields (6-1, 210, Sr), RB CJ Ok- palobi (6-0, 185, Sr), SE Bo Aucoin (5-9, 180, Sr), SE Peyton Drago (5-10, 175, Jr), SE John- nie Driver (5-11, 170, Sr), SE Jeff Vaccaro (6- 1, 180, So), OT Donnie Berg (6-2, 210, Sr), OG Corey Holmes (6-2, 280, Sr), OG Connor McLennan (6-0, 280, Sr), OT Blake Hartman (6-5, 220, Sr), C Blake Bertrand (6-2, 270, Sr), PK Ashton Fletcher (5-9, 190, So) Defense (3-4) DT Jacob Loupe (6-3, 260, So), DE Matthew Lofton (5-10, 190, Sr), DE Alex Ruch (5-11, 210, Sr), LB Brandon Davenport (6-1, 210, Sr), LB Ashton Fletcher (5-9, 190, So), LB Ben Files (6-0, 175, Sr), LB Scott Welch (5-11, 175, Sr), DB Okpalobi (6-0, 185, Sr), DB Christo- pher Peck (5-10, 185, Sr), DB Colin Hughes (5- 7, 155, Sr), DB Matthew Butler (5-7, 150, So) 2012 St. Michael’s Warriors St. Michael’s Warriors Aug. 31 Walker W, 30-22 Sept. 6 Dunham Away Sept. 14 St. Thomas Aquinas Away Sept. 21 Istrouma* Away Sept. 28 Jewel Sumner Home Oct. 5 Belaire* Home Oct. 12 Lutcher* Away Oct. 18 Plaquemine* Home Oct. 26 Tara* Away

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The Doctor is In. Lane Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Pamela J. Parsons, MD, has recently joined the hospital medical staff as Medical Director for Lane Behavioral Health Services in Zachary.

She is board cer�fied by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a special interest in affec�ve disorders, anxiety disorders, psycho�c disorders and psychopharmacology.

Lane Behavioral Health Services offers intensive outpa�ent treat- ment for adults experiencing life-altering emo�onal crises, such as 2012 St. Michael’s Cheer Squad depression, anxiety, panic, stress, fear and other personal disor- ders. NOTICE To schedule a confiden�al assessment with Dr. Parsons at Lane Behavioral Health Services, please call (225) 658-6640 Due to LHSAA regulations, non-school personnel are not al- . lowed on the sidelines. Game day management and media with credentials are allowed. There are two new areas fenced off. One is for any past Central football players. If you are looking down from the stadium, to the right of the cheerleader section, you will see this area. The other area is for those people with sideline passes, and An Affiliate of Lane Regional Medical Center that area is located in the curve by the concession stand. Please be cooperative and understanding in following these guidelines. We have arranged these areas for your comfort and enjoyment. — Coach Sid Edwards of Central High CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012 17 Broadmoor Buccaneers Mascot: Buccaneers. Head coach: 155, Sr), RB Eric Green (5-8, 175, Rusty Price (28th year, 175-152). Jr) RB John Chester (5-0, 128, Sr) Broadmoor Buccaneers 2011 record: 6-5. Last time in play- Defense (4-3) offs: 2011 (first round). Returning DB Maurice Stewart (5-10, 171, Sr), Aug. 31 Denham Springs L, 49-18 starters: 12 (5 offense, 7 defense) DB John Chester (5-0, 128, Sr) DB Sept. 7 Walker Away Offense (Veer) Henry Myers (5-7, 148, Sr), LB David TE Darius Mickie (6-0, 185, Jr) Siggers (5-8, 154, Jr), LB Deandre Jack- Sept. 14 Live Oak Home SE Maurice Stewart (5-10, 171, son (5-7, 159, Jr), LB Marquise Foster Sr), OT Matt Willongby (6-0, 255, (5-10, 182, Jr), LB Raaheem Quinn Sept. 21 Belaire* Home So), OT Jibrail Abdual-Aziz (6- (5-11, 203, Jr), DE Ryan Sibley (6-1, Sept. 28 Lutcher* Away 0, 258, Jr), OG Michael Vick (6-0, 183, Jr), DE Cameron Calhoun (5-10, 272, Sr), OG Walter Howard (5-8, 185, Sr), DT Michael Vick (6-0, 272, Oct. 5 Plaquemine* Home 221, Jr), QB Joshua Rogers (5-10, Sr), DT Braden White (5-10, 192, Jr) Oct. 11 Tara* Away 1 Joshua Rogers 28 John Chester 71 Matthew Willonghby Oct. 19 Lafayette Away 6 Henry Myers 31 Reginald Sheppard 74 Gregory Ramires 10 Maurice Stewart 34 Cameron Calhoun 75 Antrell Johnson Oct. 25 Istrouma* Home 11 Sheridan Shumpert 41 Deandre Jackson 78 Jibrail Abdul-Aziz 14 Johnel Parker 42 Terry Mahoney 81 Kevin Mott Nov. 2 St. Michael* Away 20 Ryan Sibley 45 Derwin Bates 82 Romeo Tillotson *District games 24 Eric Green 43 Randall Shorter 85 Deandre Washington 26 David Siggers 59 Michael Vick 86 Marquise Foster 27 Anthony Jackson 63 Walter Howard Dunham Tigers 1 Dylan Rizzo 12 Zack Rome 24 Drake Davis 51 Dillon McClain 58 Clayton Kavanaugh 72 Foster Degeneres 2 Abraham Wallace 16 Bobby Nichols 27 Peyton Finicial 52 Martin Maley 62 Max Mannting 80 Grayson Domingue 4 Ramsey Bell 17 Bond Rodriguez 28 Nick Brooks 53 Griffin Miller 67 Brett Dupree 82 Matt Huffman 6 Ned Strasner 18 Shelby Trahan 31 Trenton Miller 54 Kirk Wilson 68 Vinnie DeAngelo 85 Jacob Dawson 7 Austin Henriksen 19 Hudson Chesteen 32 Chase Day 55 Andy Guidry 70 Robson Jenkins 8 Harrison Domingue 20 Julian Laprairie 34 AJ Holloway 56 Parker Farris 71 William Resweber 10 Jyron Walker 21 Jon-Austin Colland 36 Andrew Mann 11 Nick Nezami 23 Conner Quinn 45 Michael Berrigan Dunham Tigers Mascot: Tigers. Head coach: 205, Sr), RB Austin Henrikson (5- Guy Mistretta (2nd year, 4-7; 75- 9, 195, Sr), QB Nick Nezami (6-2, Aug. 31 Christian Life W, 23-14 25 overall). 2011 record: 4-7. 190, So) Sept. 7 St. Michael Home Last time in playoffs: 2011 (first Defense (3-3-5) round). Returning starters: 10 (5 DE Michael Berrigan (5-8, 190, Sept. 14 Donaldsonville Away offense, 5 defense) Jr), NG Foster Degeneres (5-10, Sept. 21 Ascension Christian Away Offense (Multiple Spread) 215, Jr), DE Ned Strasner (6-2, LT Dillon McClain (6-3, 235, Jr), 210, Jr), LB Andrew Mann (6-0, Sept. 28 Vermillion Catholic Home LG Robson Jenkins (5-11, 215, 215, Jr), LB Martin Maley (5-7, Oct. 4 Capitol* Home Jr), C Griffin Miller )5-9, 175, Jr), 165, Jr), LB Jon Austin Volland Oct. 12 Northeast* Home Andy Guidry (5-11, 235, Sr), RT (5-7, 175, So), LB Trent Miller (5- Kirk Wilson (6-0, 250, So), TE 7, 165, So), CB Jyron Walker (5- Oct. 19 University* Away Jacob Dawson (6-2, 190, So), WR 9, 165, So), CB Abraham Wallace Oct. 25 Redemptorist* Away Grayson Domingue (6-3, 210, Sr), (5-9, 170, Jr), SS A.J. Holloway WR Drake Davis (6-3, 210, Fr), (5-7, 160, Sr), FS Chase Day (5- Nov. 2 Episcopal* Home RB Harrison Domingue (5-10, 11, 180, So) *District games McKinley Panthers

McKinley Panthers Mascot: Panthers. Head coach: (5-9, 190, Jr), WR Hinney Harris Robert Signater Sr. (fifth year, (6-3, 160, Jr) Aug. 31 Capitol W, 22-0 18-23 at school, 36-36 overall. Defense (4-3) Sept. 6 Glen Oaks Home 2011 record: 4-6. Last time in DE Donvan McCray (6-3, 270, Sept. 14 Northside Home playoffs: 2010 (first round). Re- Sr), DT Shawn Tolbert (6-2, 265, turning starters: 13 (7 offense, Sr), DE Reggie Ware (6-1, 185, Sept. 21 West St. John Away 6 defense) Sr), DE Kirk Louis (6-0, 190, Sept. 28 Scotlandville Away Offense (Multiple) So), DB Dave White (6-2, 160, Oct. 5 East Ascension* Home QB Jarrad Hayes (6-0, 170, Jr), Sr), DB Delwin Rodney (6-1, WR-RB Brandon Butler (5-7, 165, Sr), DB Alex James (5-7, Oct. 12 Catholic* Away 160, Jr, OL Donvan McCray (6- 160, Sr), LB Javan Wwade (5-7, Oct. 19 St. Amant* Home 4, 285, Sr), WR Tim Herring (6- 175, Jr), LB Alvin Vaughn (5-10, Oct. 26 Dutchtown* Away 0, 185, Sr), WR Jalen Johnson 170, Sr), DB Trevante Bennet (5- Nov. 2 Woodlawn* Home (6-1, 155, So), RB Phil Randall 9, 165, Sr), DB Dough Hines (5- (5-7, 160, Sr), RB Tyrone Scott 7, 180, Sr) *District games Central Middle Wildcats 1 Josh Herbert 16 Dylan Townsend 29 B.J. Calhoun 43 DeLando brass 58 Jared Elliott 77 Jayce Hamilton 2 Dontae Johnson 17 Dylan Teat 30 Joseph Charleville 44 Logan Guillory 59 Edarius Anderson 78 Colin Campbell 3 Edgar Janise 18 Brady Jones 31 Landon Thames 45 Dylan Adams 60 Tanner Boyd 79 Thomas Eastwood 4 Darryl Lavigne 19 Sam Stafford 32 Micah Barnett 46 Skyler Battieste 64 Blake Anderson 80 Trevor Mason 5 Chase Atkins 20 Dylan Sanchez 33 Adam Hambrick 47 Keith Sanchez 65 Cameron Quin 81 Trey Brown 6 Jearlmiah Ward 21 Eddie Johnson 34 Taylor Wilson 48 Nathan Williams 67 Parker Aucoin 82 Cole Portune 7 Josh DeJean 22 Conner Heyl 35 Xavier Lewis 49 Jeffery Campbell 68 Ethan Roland 83 Lucas Dove 9 Makhail Hilliard 23 Mason Tillman 36 Daniel Wesley 51 Justin Iles 69 Blake Guercio 84 Collin Sharon 10 Carlos Wilkerson 24 Quint Guerin 37 Chase Arbour 52 Colby Domingue 71 Jairius Moore 85 Kaleb Batiste 11 Lane McCaskill 25 Trey Self 38 Courtlin Austin 53 LaKendrick Paul 72 Andrew Harris 86 Kelly London 12 Vaylen Clark 26 Justin Rivere 39 Kamron Bihm 54 Robert Stone 73 Tilor Denson 87 Rodolfo Perez 13 Gabriel Brown 27 Jude Fontenot 40 Rashad Sims 55 Kyle Kepper 74 Noah Dupree 88 Pryan Frioux 14 Robert Paxton 28 Bryson Borne 41 Tyler Adams 57 Michael Perez 75 Nicholas Jones 89 Austin Kirby 18 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012 Parkview Baptist Eagles Mascot: Eagles. Head coach: Kenny Guillot (14th year at school, 125-28; 154-38 overall). 2011 record: 9-4. Last time in playoffs: 2011 (semifi- nals). Returning starters: 10 (6 of- fense, 4 defense) Offense (Flex Bone) TE Todd Hollingswoth (6-0, 196, Sr), TE Adam Tarver (6-1, 205, So), SE Seth Shaw (6-1, 175, Jr), OT Austin Stephens (6-2, 240, Jr), OG Austin Stephens (6-2, 240, Jr), C Luke Gomez (6-1, 265, Jr), OG Patrick O’Bryant (6-0, 246, Sr), OT Austin Speice (6- 0, 246, So), OT Lucas Reeves (5-11, 235, Jr), QB Brennan Bozeman (6-1, 185, Sr), RB Hezekiah Randolph (6-0, 210, Sr), RB Conner Hodgeson (6-1, 220, Sr), RB Eric Martinez (6-1, 210, Jr), PK Tyler Black (5-9, 165, Jr) Defense (3-5) DE Victor Gutierrez (6-1, 216, Jr), DE Alex Guinn (5-10, 200, Jr), DT Michael Tarwater (6-0, 210, Jr), LB Ridge Womack (5-10, 160, Sr), LB Hunter Brian (5-10, 165, Sr), LB Den- ton Kirby (5-9, 205, Jr), DB Manny Mukes (5-9, 185, Sr), DB Tee Spar- row (5-10, 190, Jr), DB Andre Davis (5-9, 175, Sr), DB Austin Suits (6-1, 195, Sr), Dillon Harris (6-2, 180, Sr), P Tom Wing (6-3, 185, Jr) 2012 Parkview Baptist Eagles 1 Jacob Ruffin 28 Victor Guiterrez 55 Luke Reeves 81 Robert Arriaga 84 Evan Gaudet 87 Austin Suits 2 Sam O’Brien 29 Erik Martinez 57 Marc Caron 82 Gabriel Pedigo 85 Tyler Frederick 88 Slade Stockton 3 Zach Kelly 30 Alex Ginn 58 Patrick O’Bryant 83 Trey Pearl 86 Todd Hollingsworth 90 Grant Markey 4 Andre Davis 31 Dylan Ellender 59 Adam Tarver 5 Eric Wharton 32 Seth Reynolds 60 Austin Taylor 6 Hezekiah Randolph 33 Spencer Smith 61 Joseph Breland 7 Tom Wing 34 Aaron Leonard 62 Austin Speice Parkview Baptist Eagles 9 Dillon Harris 35 Landon Wells 63 Daniel Landry 10 Denton Kirby 36 Peyton Brown 64 Austin Stevens Aug. 31 Mandeville Canceled 11 Peyton Cochran 37 Peyton Phillips 65 Trenton Harrington 12 Evan Kissinger 38 Lane McCaughey 66 Tristan Smith Sept. 7 Scotlandville Away 13 Brennan Bozeman 39 Houston Robert 67 Jordan Cantrell 14 Eric Penn 40 Blake Taylor 68 Francis Reaves Sept. 14 Redemptorist Home 16 Seth Shah 42 Chris Rees 69 J.B. McCracken Sept. 21 East St. John Home 17 Alex O’Neal 43 Joel Smith 70 Trey Speights 18 Taylor Black 44 John Emas 71 Andrew Easterly Sept. 27 Catholic High Away 19 Hunter Brian 45 Cole Holiman 72 Luke Gomez Oct. 5 East Feliciana* Home 20 Conner Hodgeson 46 Chris Lowrey-Dufour 73 Justin Kairdolf 21 Josh Stansell 48 Ridge Womack 74 Jackson Ferriss Oct. 12 Baker Away 22 Trey Vhoories 49 Michael Tarwater 75 Dylan Griggs Oct. 19 Glen Oaks Home 23 Manuel Mukes 50 Brohn Brignac 76 Tanner Shepherd 24 Thomas Perrett 51 Ben Chiles 77 Mason Moore Oct. 26 West Feliciana Away 25 Haydon Salles 52 Jonathan Mounce 78 Brant Grace 26 Carter Petite 53 Jonathan Waguespack 79 Conner Aucoin *District games 27 Tee Sparrow 54 Andrew Lemoine 80 Andrew Rish Tara High Trojans

Mascot: Trojans. Head coach: (5-8, 185, Jr), RB Darrick Thomas Tara High Trojans Mitch McGrew (first year). 2011 (5-9, 170, Sr), SE Donald Rheams record: 9-4. Last time in play- (5-10, 168, Sr) Aug. 31 E. Ascension Canceled offs: 2008 (first round).Returning Defense (3-3 and 4-2) Sept. 7 W. Feliciana Away starters: 10 (4 offense, 6 defense) DE Moroni Pointer (6-1, 190, Jr), Sept. 14 Northeast Away Offense (Spread/Multiple) DE Lionel Russell (6-0, 195, Sr), Sept. 21 Lutcher* Away TE Darryl Sparks (6-3, 185, Jr), DT Alphonso Wilson (6-4, 285, Sept. 28 Plaquemine* Away SE Kaelon Stevenson (6-3, 175, Jr), DT Brandon Fontenot (6-0, Oct. 5 Sarah Reed* Home Sr), OT Alphonso Wilson (6-4, 240, So), LB Ben Newman (5-11, Oct. 11 Broadmoor* Home 285, Jr), OG Roshon Cody (6-0, 190, Jr), LB Kaleb Kador (6-0, 210, Jr), C Devonte Briley (6-2, 190, Jr), LB Devonte Briley (6-2, Oct. 19 Istrouma* Away 198, Jr), OG Malik Mosby (5-11, 198, Jr), LB Leonard Williams (5- Oct. 26 St. Michael* Home 280, So), OT Brian Lewis (5-11, 8, 185, Sr), DB Donald Rheams (5- Nov. 2 Belaire* Away 310, Jr), QB John Washington (5- 10, 168, Sr), DB Windell Robinson *District games 11, 187, Sr), RB Leonard Williams (5-10, 190, Sr) Woodlawn Panthers Mascot: Panthers. Head coach: 220, Sr), RB Juavon Brown (5-10, Don Jones (eighth year at school 198, Jr), RB Ricco Terell (5-7, 160, 35-27, 231-142-3 overall). 2011 So) Woodlawn Panthers record: 5-5. Last time in play- Defense (Multiple) Aug. 31 Lafayette L, 38-34 offs: 2010 (first round).Returning DE Dandre Glasper (6-2, 240, Sr), Sept. 7 Denham Springs Away starters: 8 (4 offense, 8 defense) DE Jordan Cannon (6-0, 220, Sr), Offense (Multiple) DT Reginald Reynolds (6-3, 275, Sept. 14 Central Home TE Doss Berry (5-11, 195, Sr), SE Sr), DT Brian Barnes (6-0, 230, Sept. 21 Northside Home Cameron Lazare (6-0, 185, Jr), Sr), LB Ricky McAdams (5-11, Sept. 28 Breaux Bridge Away OT Hunter Lane (6-4, 240, SR), 198, Sr), LB Ahmad Williams (5- Oct. 5 Catholic* Home OG Damian Brown (6-3, 270, Jr), 11, 215, Sr), LB Terrance Simon Oct. 12 St. Amant* Away C Jimmy Converse (6-3, 265, Jr), (6-0, 220, Sr), LB Chris Parker Oct. 19 Dutchtown* Home (5-11, 195, Sr), DB Malik Meggs OG Landon Goodman (6-2, 275, Oct. 26 E. Ascension* Away Jr), OT Charles Brooks (6-1, 235, (6-0, 185, JR), DB Kirkland An- Jr), QB James McManus (6-2, 175, derson (5-11, 175, Jr), DB Deonte Nov. 2 McKinley* Away Jr), RB Emmanuel Stewart (6-0, Early (5-11, 165, Jr) *District games CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012 19 Candidates Tell New Chamber of Commerce PSC Could Have Big Impact on State’s Future BATON ROUGE — Four candidates for a seat on the Louisiana Pub- lic Service Commission brought their campaigns to Baton Rouge last Tuesday at a campaign forum sponsored by the new Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge. The event at Café Américain drew a crowd of business own- ers and media despite the fact that Hurricane Isaac was threatening to hit the city the next day. The four candidates were Demo- crat Forrest Wright of New Orleans and three Republicans — Lafayette TV broadcaster Ed Roy, former Lt. Gov. , and State Rep. Erich Ponti. Republican Sar- Jenkins Woody by Photo ah Holliday was unable to attend because of a prior commitment. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION candidates Forrest Wright (D), Ed Roy (R), Scott Angelle (R), and Erich Ponti (R) The election will be held Nov. 6 to replace incumbent of Baton Rouge, who is not seek- ing reelection. Public Service Commissioner Clyde Holloway. who is not up for reelection this year, explained the workings of the commission and served as Master of Ceremonies for the question-and-answer period. Inside View from Command Center

During Hurricane DEMOCRAT FORREST WRIGHT (left) addressed the new Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge. At right, Ed Roy (R). Continued from Page 6 here to the 4-way STOP rule if a signal was out. There was already one serious accident due to someone going through an intersection without stopping. As the events continued overnight, it appeared that the storm had lost some intensity. As daylight approached on Thursday, the winds were still blowing, but had died down as the storm had passed north of Baton Rouge during the night. Rain was drizzling. Crews were now able to get out and assess the damage. DPW sent crews out to start repairing traffic signals and cutting trees that had fallen across roadways. Many of the people in that room had been there for over 48 hours with little or no sleep. Around 8:30, all agencies gave reports. It appeared that Baton Rouge came out better than expected and experienced less damage than dur- ing Hurricane Gustav. Police Chief At left, Appeal Court Judge Jeff Hughes and architect Joshua Hoffpauir; former Lt. Gov. Scott Angelle, and Rep. Erich Ponti. White thanked citizens for obeying the curfew. However, there was still a lot of work to do as phones continued to ring at the DPW line with reports of trees down and utility lines down. The co- ordinated efforts of everyone continued throughout the morning and afternoon. Looking back on all of this, I can say that all events at MOHSEP were handled in a professional, well-organized man- ner. This was not their first experience with a major hurricane, and everyone knew their roles and handled them with near perfection. I didn’t hear people complain. There was no time for that. Sure, after 48 hours of being there, some were getting a little tired, but that never stopped anyone from doing their job. I can truly say that East Baton Rouge was in good hands. PSC Commissioner Clyde Holloway, candidate Ed Roy, and Chamber EBR board members Cecil Cavanaugh and Tony Boudreaux. How to Join Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish Continued from Page 1 the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Highway. The meeting is open to ship. For membership eligibility enterprise, limited government, for its support of the ALIVE and current and retired business owners, and a membership application, go individual rights, lower taxes, and CATS taxes and its opposition to guests, and members of the media. to www.ChamberEBR.com or call traditional values. Breaux said the the new Southeast Baton Rouge Breaux said the Chamber is Bob Breaux at 225-279-6008. group will advocate on behalf of School System. establishing offices at 7047 Jef- Membership in the U.S. Cham- these principles before the Metro The Chamber of Commerce of ferson Highway, Suite A, and will ber carries with it access to a wide Council, the Louisiana Legislature, East Baton Rouge holds a monthly announce a grand opening soon. range of publications, conferences, and Congress. Membership Meeting at 11:30 a.m. Membership in the Chamber educational seminars, and services. Some members of the Chamber on the 4th Tuesday of each month EBR costs $150 a year, which For information on the U.S. Cham- EBR have been critical of BRAC, at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson includes U.S. Chamber member- ber, go to www.USChamber.com. 20 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012

Louisiana Sports Legend Coach Sid Edwards Says What’s Happening in the Capital Area Football Is About Building Character CENTRAL. — Events coming up in and around the Capital area: Saturday, September 8 American Horseman Challenge 7 a.m. Join us for a fun filled day! Come test you and your horses skills at the AHCA Obstacle Chal- lenge at BREC Greenwell Springs Park, 7550 Shady Park Dr. $5 per exhibition. For information, call Bridget Hayes at 937-7808 or visit www.equi-trek.org/AHCA. Saturday, September 15 Celebrate My Drive Program 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is hosted by State Farm agents Anna Jones, Brian Meaux, Debbie Drury, Jeremy Jackson, Laurin Maier, Morris Anderson, and Stan Douglas at 2370 Towne Center. The event will include teen driving simulators, impaired driv- COACH SID EDWARDS and son Jack Ryan, who suffers from autism. Coach Sid addressed Wildcats after 42-0 victory over Istrouma. ing simulators, adult tricycle races, a drum corps presentation, music, Continued from Page 1 Central football players are re- football and basketball in the same snow balls, teen driver safety tips, hard work, God, home, family, and quired to be part of a group Coach year — a unique feat in Louisiana and much more. service to the community. Sid calls Men for Others. Through- coaching annals. Saturday, September 29 The Central Wildcats have won out the year but especially in the `Having grown up in North Baton Central Bed Race • 9 a.m. the 4-5A District Championship for summer, Central football players are Rouge, Coach Sid has a passion for The Central Bed Race will be four straight years and gone deep found picking up trash on Central’s the handicapped and those in need. held at the former Starkey Acad- roads or painting an elderly person’s He and his wife Beanie, who also emy on Joor Road. Awards for into the playoffs. But when Coach Fastest Team, Best Decorated Bed, Sid speaks to his players it is about house or doing any other job that teaches in the Central school sys- and Favorite Sleepwear. For in- what it takes to become a man. He needs doing. tem, have four children. Two of formation, contact Kim McDonald says without apology, “Our job is Coach Sid coached at Catho- them suffer from autism and require at 261-5111 or Jennifer Hinton at to help build men who will be great lic High, Redemptorist, and Jesuit constant care and supervision. Their 925-8900, ext. 722. husbands and fathers — men who before coming to Central. At Re- son Jack Ryan is especially chal- will be a blessing to our community demptorist, he coached the Wolves lenging, and the Edwards household and our nation.” to State Championships in both is usually chaotic. There is no time to rest and little time to sleep. Letter to Editor “Every day, I get up determined Our household of four has an additional one cat and three large dogs. Our animals are to win a State Championship — not part of our daily lives, and we consider them Saturday Morning Sports Clinic some time in the future but today. You part of our family. If you know us or have CENTRAL — Central Physical Nov. 10. The Saturday sessions in- can win State every day by the lives ever been to our home, you would know Therapy, 13111 Hooper Road, will clude a Concussion Program. An you touch, especially the young men that our pets even have their own “voices.” again open its free Saturday morn- athlete may utilize free sports injury entrusted to you. Your best victories Two months ago in the middle of the night, just outside our bedroom, we heard ing Sports Injury Evaluation Clinic evaluations any time throughout the won’t always come on Friday night!” our cat Dennis howling painfully. Dennis this fall. Doors will be open to all week. Call 225-328-8376 for an ap- was spasming like nothing we had ever athletes from Central and the sur- pointment or go to www.crcpt.com. seen — flipping his body one way and rounding area for evaluation and Founded in November 2001, then the other. His eyes were uncontrol- recommendations on how to care for Central Physical Therapy offers a Lost lably twitching back and forth rapidly. We & Found had no idea what was happening, and I am their sports injuries. Sports physi- variety of services such as orthope- No charge for listing one week. Call 261-5055. thankful our two boys were sound asleep. cal therapy specialists Erik Strahan, dic physical therapy, pre/post-em- At midnight, we called our vet and made a DPT, ATC; Richard O’Quinn, PT, ployment training, fall prevention, LOST DOG — At Blackwater and trip to the clinic. Dennis had eaten a gecko, and Tom Coplin, PT will be avail- sports medicine, whole body vibra- Hooper. One blue eye/one brown eye, which apparently messed up his neuro- able between the hours of 8 to 10 tion, cold laser, hand therapy, and three months old, black and white logical system. Who knew? Our vet did! health and fitness. Two weeks later on a Sunday afternoon, a.m. every Saturday, now through female Shih-Tzu. 225-362-7638. our youngest dog Beaux was playing chase outside when our dog Sasha jumped out from hiding. (I taught her how to hide-n- seek). Sasha surprised Beaux, who tried to avoid her by jumping over a spigot that stands up from the ground about two feet. He didn’t have time to estimate how high he needed to jump, because it was now his Hard Hat Edition turn for bellowing out a painful cry. The Capital Area Trade & Industry Guide spigot tore his skin off the inside hind leg down to the muscle. A call to our vet found him out of town enjoying family time. He Thursday, September 20, 2012 gave us a place to go but wanted us to keep in contact with him. Beaux had a drain tube put in his leg along with several stitches. Construction • Electrical • Plumbing • Fabrication • Equipment Rental • Petroleum Our vet called us first thing Monday morn- ing to get an update and start his process Dirt Work • Demolition • Fire Protection • Air & Heating • Builders • Building Supplies of caring for Beaux. He did a great job Sand & Gravel • Concrete • Trucking • Safety Equipment • Cable & Wiring removing the tube and stitches in addi- tion to explaining what medicines were for Trade Schools • Welding what and how to administer each of them. Two weeks after his stitches were re- moved, Beaux got us up at 5:15 a.m. on Full Color a Friday vomiting, which continued the whole day. That evening we tried feeding him and if he ate he threw it up. We did Full Page $1,000 everything we could including giving him 1/2 Page 575 a small dose of Pepto. No food, very little water and still vomiting Monday morning 1/4 Page (if purchased separately) 400 (now day four). Guess who we called? Took 1/4 Page (with purchase of Quarter Package) 287 Beaux in and found his the blood work is great, but Beaux had lost six pounds in 72 1/8 Page 212 hours. Not good! Going into exploratory surgery, our caring vet found a piece of dog toy about the size of a half dollar lodged in his intestine. To make things worse, it was Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2012 dangerously near Beaux’s pancreas. The dog toy was removed and Beaux got to stay Call Shara at 225.933.2368, Jolice at 225.405.8894 with Crossroads Animal Clinic a few days so they can monitor him. or Candi at 225.261.5055 Dr. Tony LoBue is blessed by God hav- ing such a great heart, spirit and thank- fully talent. And I pray that God keeps Dr. LoBue and his family safe and as healthy Capital City News as Doc has kept ours. — Brockwell, Chris, Caleb, and Ryan Bone (people); Abby, Sasha, and Beaux 910 N. Foster Dr. • Baton Rouge, LA 70806 • 225-261-5055 • [email protected] (dogs) and Dennis (cat) CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012 21 Will BR Prep Football Ever Return to Glory Days? and anything can happen and often Days of Cannon, does. Example: Two Fridays ago, I ar- rived at Redemptorist Field on Plank Road around 9:15 p.m. just in time for Taylor, Kinchen the third jamboree game of the night, which was between Catholic High and St. Michael’s. Won’t Return But It was raining cats and dogs but no one was leaving the stadium. The Cath- olic student section was packed with at Prep Football Still least 500 students, all of whom were screaming and carrying on with an inten- Great to Watch sity that surpassed anything I remember from the 1950’s or 1960’s. They never let up throughout the game, even when Woody Jenkins the Bears fell behind. Editor, Central City News Across the way, St. Michael’s was BATON ROUGE just as packed and perhaps even crazier. — In the 1950’s — in The rumble and roar of the crowds was the days of football greats Jimmy Taylor infectious. The cheerleaders on both and Gus Kinchen (Baton Rouge High) sides performed with intensity, and the and Billy Cannon (Istrouma High) — bands played on and on. It was as excit- Baton Rougeans filled Memorial Stadi- ing a high school game as I have ever um to capacity and beyond, sometimes seen, and it was only a jamboree! more than 18,000 fans for a high school High school football in the parish football game. ISTROUMA INDIAN — Yoni Canales of Istrouma High walks off the field during Is- trouma’s day game Saturday against Central. The Indians lost 42-0 in severe heat. is far more exciting than the college or The three football powers were Is- professional game. Everyone who loves trouma, Baton Rouge High, and some- Byrd, and even State Champions from Rouge Parish school system and the rise prep football should read Robin Fam- times Catholic High. They played in other states, such as Nederland, Texas, of private schools and new community brough on sports pages. the highest classification — then AAA. and Pensacola, Florida. school systems have resulted in many She does a masterful job. Epic battles were waged against schools The power and intensity of the rival- more high schools with smaller student HHH such as LaGrange, Bogalusa, Terre- ries and the game day atmosphere com- bodies. One disturbing thing is the plight of bonne, Jesuit, Warren Easton, Bolton, pared favorably with the best in America. On the other hand, the Baton Rouge some of our inner city high schools. At Will those days ever return? Probably area has far more student athletes some schools, few parents attend games, not. In those days, the top schools were playing football today than it did in and crowds can be sparse. The kids at much larger than schools are today. For the 1950’s. An All-Parish team of to- those schools are getting good mentor- example, Istrouma had 1,850 students in day could probably compete very well ing from their coaches but many of them the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. This re- against an All-Star team of the 1940’s, need more father figures in their lives. sulted in intense competition and a high 1950’s, or 1960’s, except perhaps in the Hank Henagan, Istrouma Class of 1966, quality of athlete. The 1962 Istrouma mid-1950’s. is one of those who still goes back to his state championship team had 15 seniors So what does high school football to- old alma mater to mentor the youngsters who won college football scholarships. day have to offer? there. If you’d like to help, call Hank at Jim Taylor • Billy Cannon • Gus Kinchen Today, the demise of the East Baton A lot! The competition is more even, 225-229-6839.

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WEEK ONE — (Left) Caleb Domingue of Christian Life. (Center) Central Private quarterback Kyle Blackburn laterals to Ryan Bowman against Silliman. (Right) Former Central Wildcats playing for Louisiana College. Shown after an intrasquad game are (left to right) Daniel Hebert, Zack Edgens, Logan Metcalf, and Joey Jarreau. Not shown is Gregg Morris. CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012 23 Central Hosts St. Thomas More Friday After Beating Istrouma 42-0 in Day Game

Central High’s Brett Courville and Hunter Cazes on sidelines Donnie Lewis of Central races for long gain against Istrouma Saturday.

Interception by Cade Campbell (31) Coaching staff for ; new head coach is Justin Joseph, 4th from left. Wildcats’ John Milton 24 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012

ou Buzz, headed back to NOLA, he created this Thank You that I wanted to share with each of you. It touched my heartstrings and, prayerfully, it will touch yours. PROSE OF ISAAC by Steve J “Advice to the wary and the Isaac weary: If you want to stay safe and dry, illuminated and uplifted, stay thee in a house of worship. Thank heavens, that is what my wife and I did to weather the storm that has caused total disrup- tions in virtually everyone’s life who calls Louisiana home. My wife Althea (and cat Snoball) were delighted to ac- cept the very welcomed invite from Elizabeth Dent to stay in her church- converted beautiful home in Spanish Town, Baton Rouge. Elizabeth lives in a beautiful old church built in the early 1900’s and originally converted into an office, and now a home, by the Herrin family of BR. It is a graceful and wel- coming abode with hearth and ever-

Photos by Jolice Provost Jolice by Photos Columnist Elizabeth Dent and the Old State Capitol lasting warmth. While the building is no longer an official place of worship, RONALD TRAHAN of Frenchtown Road has been feeding hummingbirds for 18 years. Since Isaac, hundreds have dropped by. the spirit and the love are still pres- ent and breathing. As other poor souls from all over our state. I was reminded have dreadfully lost their houses, hope, of the resilience of our citizens and and ever more this week, our own trip their ability to bounce back with such to safety and security turned out to be conviction, courage, and an abundance sanctity of wonderful fellowship with of faith, hope and love. bountiful of comfort. Fortunately, elec- During Isaac, friends from NOLA tricity lightened our frightened and By Elizabeth Dent were my house guests along with an- frittered lives throughout the storm’s Capital Town duration as the clouds of anger passed A other friend from BR who lives alone, BATON ROUGE — With every storm, drive we did, for over 24 hours! A play lost electricity and joined us. In spite over us. Considering the inundation of there is a silver lining — the friends we by play of our return trip home would of the wind gusts and torrential rains, deep waters and the lack of light met make, the people we help, the people take too many words. However, I recall we managed to enjoy our three days of by others, I consider our Isaac moment who help us, and maybe even some- when we arrived in Vicksburg, we rest- togetherness, cooking, discussing, and indeed a true blessing!” thing unexpected, such as the return of ed in the lobby of a Holiday Inn whose solving all the problems in the world — Stephen and Althea and Snoball the hummingbirds! kind inn-keeper welcomed weary trav- gathered around Grandma Grace’s din- HHH In late August elers. We waited in line for hours and ing room table that sits in my Carib- For Ronald Trahan of 16352 French- 2005, my Fred and once the fuel deliveries arrived, filled bean kitchen! town Road, the aftermath of Isaac has I were in Asheville, our tank for the last leg of our trip. When my now “dearer friends” been a wonderful time that has seen the NC, to attend a fam- Well, here we are once again. We Steve and Althea Sabludowsky of Bay- return of his beloved hummingbirds ily wedding. We have just faced the devastation of Isaac. who have sought sanctuary — by the watched TV ac- Brave first responders from all over the hundreds — at his home! He and wife counts of the dev- United States joined our Louisiana FR Patricia have been feeding these mira- astation in New team. Citizens are challenged, some cles of God’s hand for 18 years. They Orleans caused by like never before! As I watched the use 3:1 water to sugar. Every year the Katrina’s visit to events unfold, my heart went out to birds return to brighten their days, but Elizabeth Dent our beloved Louisi- those rescued from attics and roofs of never like this year! ana. Flights home were not available, flooded homes, many clutching their What a Capital Town! and we wanted to return home ASAP. pets with such affection. I paused and Please send me news tips at liz- Our only option to return to Baton reflected about working with Harmony: [email protected]! Rouge was to rent a car and drive. And Louisiana Spirit for two years after Ka- trina and the stories shared by evacuees Ronald Trahan now has 18 feeders.

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