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La. House Makes HistoryGov. Edwards Fails in Effort To Get Liberal Dem Elected Woody Jenkins Editor BATON ROUGE — Republi- cans in the Louisiana House did something Monday that hasn’t been done in near- Behind the ly 100 years. Scenes — They elected How History Was Made a Speaker of in Louisiana the House House who was not handpicked in advance by the governor. This rare expression of legislative independence came after the election of a Democratic governor in a state where 61 of the 105 members of the House are Republicans. Soon after his Nov. 21 election, then Gov.-elect LOUISIANA HOUSE CHOOSING LEADERS — All 105 members of the Louisina House were present Monday.to elect a Speaker. decided to do what virtually every In Selfless Move, Rep. Cameron Henry Insures GOP Victory other governor has done in living memory — impose his choice for Speaker on the House. Rep. Taylor Barras Elected Speaker At the time, a vigorous campaign for Speaker was well under way with at least seven candidates in con- Without Promising Chairmanships tention — Democrat Rep. See TWO on Page 6 Trump, Cruz To Face Off Here March 5 BATON ROUGE — Louisi- ana voters will go to the polls on Saturday, March 5 in the state’s Presidential Primary. Fourteen Republi- can candidatess will appear on the ballot including the top two candidates — Don- ald Trump and Ted Cruz. DRAMATIC MOMENTS — Rep. Cameron (left) withdrawing his candidacy for Speaker. At right, Rep. Taylor Barras taking the gavel. Democratic voters will choose between Hillary BATON ROUGE — On paper, the Speaker appoints every ferent. Governors have hand- ways been constrained both the Speaker of the Louisiana single House committee picked Speakers and then by the governor and by Clinton and Bernie Sand- House has enormous pow- chairman. Not only that. told the Speaker who to ap- their own commitments. ers. You must be a member er. Unlike Congress, where He also appoints the mem- point as chairmen and who New House Speaker Tay- of a political party in order seniority is important in bers of every committee, to appoint to committees. lor Barras is unique. He has to vote in its primary. The choosing not only commit- which allows him to “stack” In addition, candidates for no obligations to the gover- last day to switch parties for tee chairmen but the mem- committees and ensure a Speaker promise chairman- nor, who opposed him, and this election is February 4. bers of each committee, favorable outcome for con- ships and committee assign- made no promises for chair- Republicans can vote for Louisiana does not have a troversial legislation. ment to legislators when manships during the less delegates to the convention seniority system at all. As a That’s what the rules say they are running for Speak- that 12 hours that he was in caucuses on March 1. result, under House Rules, but the reality has been dif- er. So Speakers have al- a candidate for Speaker. See HOW on Page 12 2 CITY NEWS Thursday, January 14, 2016

COMMUNITY PRESS, LLC CAPITAL CITY NEWS CENTRAL CITY NEWS & & South Baton Rouge Journal Vol. 25 • No. 1 The Leader Vol. 19 • No. 1 • CCN No. 384 910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 Phone (225) 261-5055 • Entire contents © 2015 Email stories and photos to [email protected] Published on the first Thursday of each month (except January, when it is the second Thursday) by Community Press, LLC The Leader was founded April 30, 1998, and the Central City News was founded April 21, 2005. They merged May 4, 2006. The South Baton Rouge Journal began publication in 1989. It went on hiatus in 2008 during its 20th year of publication. The Journal resumed publication as the Capital City News on Aug. 16, 2012, with Vol. 21, No. 1. Editor & Publisher Woody Jenkins Business Manager Jolice Provost Account Executive Kim Powers

Member, Louisiana Press Association, National Newspaper Association, Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge, and National Federation of Independent Business Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Friday before publication Jenkins Woody by Photo $18 a year by subscription in advance • $25 a year outside East Baton Rouge OUR FLAGS — Flags that have flown over Louisiana were on display in Memorial Hall of the State Capitol on Inauguration Day, Monday, January 11, 2016. Boots Garland: BR Coaching Legend Extraordinary Sample Ballot Coach, Teacher, Saturday, March 5, 2016 Mentor, Friend On the Ballot in EBR President Primary Will Be Missed Republican Party Don Mayes Jeb Bush R Superintendent, Parkview Baptist School Ben Carson R BATON ROUGE — On January 11, Chris Christie R 2016 an icon of Baton Rouge and Parkview Baptist passed into glory. Tim Cook R If you were blessed during your Ted Cruz R high school years to be influenced by a special teacher or coach who Carly Fiorina R you will never forget, then you Lindsey Graham R know a little about what Boots Gar- land meant to us here at Parkview. Mike Huckabee R From 1984 to 1988, I was blessed John Kasich R to have this man impact my life and to watch him impact the lives of my Peter Messina R fellow classmates. We lived in both fear and admira- Rand Paul R tion of the man, and I just prayed that Marco Rubio R I was doing the right thing when he happened to come around the cor- Rick Santorum R ner. He walked the halls, monitored Donald Trump R the lunch room, and at times, used that big voice of his to get all of our attention and herd us into class- Coach Boots Garland who loved us, ran us like dogs, and taught us to be our best. East Baton Rouge rooms or where ever we were sup- Republican Parish posed to be. I remember lingering of us feel important. one of the first people I looked up students would immediately go into Most of all he was respected be- was Coach Garland. In Tommy’s Executive Committee random classrooms if he appeared cause if you really knew him, you Fish House over lunch, we remi- Vote for Up to FIVE upstairs and was in “a mood.” The knew that his love for you was big- nisced about old times and how teacher who would suddenly gain a ger than his persona. He knew what Parkview was on the rise. I had a Christopher Bailey R “new” student would quietly under- it meant to laugh and you hung on chance to thank him from all of us Betsy Otken Barnes R stand and let you take refuge. A true every word he said. His quirky stut- who endured his time at Parkview. picture of grace to poor freshmen! ter added a special flavor to his sto- It was pure joy and it was the only Pat Broderick R For the guys, he taught us to be ries and quips. Though I certainly lunch we would share. I thanked Cecil Cavanaugh R men. He was tough but fair. At feared him at times, I knew he had him again and offered to pay. He least I think he was fair. I was usu- our backs and only wanted the best quickly made an Ok sign with his Dan Claitor R ally too tired after the tough part to for all of us. He is the only person fingers and did a little whistle noise notice. He taught us to push our- who could beat Chuck Norris at ev- that was to tell me to shut up and Jason Engine R selves in the right way. He could erything and then train him to be that he had it. As we walked to Tommy French R motivate you like no one I have better. Anyone who went through a the car, I said goodbye and that he known since. For many of us, he workout with him remembers to run didn’t have to pay for it. His last Woody Jenkins R drove us to practice and even took five yards past the finish line. As we words to me were, “Donnie, I have Scott McKnight R us home. He found some old LSU left Parkview one by one, each with enough money to burn a wet dog.” track shoes so we would have shoes our Coach Garland stories, we were We parted, as usual, with a smile. Republicans in Red are endorsed to run in. He was a celebrity and it trained to run five yards past any by the Republican Party of East was cool to see what new track or obstacle. We learned how to cross Editor’s Note: Boots Garland was my Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana football star he had on campus to try hurdles and to laugh at ourselves coach, mentor, and friend. His loss is and get them to the next level. He and with others. heart-breaking. We will write more about knew everyone, yet made the least After coming back to Parkview, Boots next month. — Woody Jenkins r , RonaldRonald ReaganReagan Chamber of Commerce NewsmakerNewsmaker LuncheonLuncheon of East Baton Rouge Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 Tuesday,Tuesday, Jan.Jan. 26,26, 20162016 ReceptionReception 11:3011:30 LunchLunch 12n12n $17$17 Sponsored by Louisiana Republican Assembly and Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish CaféCafé AméricainAméricain 75217521 JeffersonJefferson HighwayHighway 11:3011:30 ReceptionReception •• 1212 LunchLunch •• $17$17 “Like”“Like” CapitalCapital RepublicanRepublican BatonBaton Rouge,Rouge, LALA 7080670806 CaféCafé AméricainAméricain •• 75217521 JeffersonJefferson Hwy.Hwy. on Facebook or go to NoNo ReservationReservation NecessaryNecessary CapitalRepublican.com www.ChamberEBR.comwww.ChamberEBR.com CITY NEWS Thursday, January 14, 2016 3 Gov. John Bel Edwards Takes Office As 57th Governor of State of Louisiana

INAUGURATION DAY — Flags lined the sidewalks in the Capitol gardens; a display of flags above the entrance to the Capitol, and National Guardsmen inWar of 1812 attire.

GOVERNOR’S ADDRESS — Gov. John Bel Edwards giving his Inaugural address before 4,000 people assembled for the historic event. A Message from Gov. John Bel Edwards Citizens of Louisiana, to relentlessly pursue the common Two hundred thirteen years ago interest. today, on January 11, 1803, Presi- Therefore, at this critical time, I dent Thomas Jefferson directed urge all of us to be Louisianians first Robert Livingston and James Mon- and foremost. Let us courageously roe to enter into a treaty with France labor together to build a future for to purchase the Louisiana Territory. Louisiana that is worthy of its great What followed was the largest ter- people. We cannot shrink form the ritorial gain in the ’ task before us. We must not tire of history. New American land from the work ahead of us. fifteen present-day states and two As the prophet Nehemiah called Canadian territories stretched from to his people, let us rise up and the River to the Rocky build. Let us strengthen our hands Mountains. for this good work. Today, we do Today, as we gather on the banks not blow an uncertain trumpet; rath- of that same Mississippi River that er, we hear the call of our common flows in the shadow of our own destiny. With God’s blessing and State Capitol, we are called upon through hard work, endurance and to embark on a journey just as sig- compassion, we will succeed. nificant and critical to the future Simply said, we need to put Lou- of Louisiana as Jefferson’s was to isiana first again. We will. Our best our beloved country. The opportu- days are yet to come. nity and promise available to our children depends largely upon the resolve of the wonderful people from all across this beautiful state

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(225) 273-6405 brec.org/conservation /brecconservation 6 CITY NEWS Thursday, January 14, 2016 New Conservative Speaker Defies History man of the House Appropri- and promise him their vote Rep. Barras ations Committee and was for Speaker. Of course, in Leger’s column. that’s the most important Catapults into Republicans could easily vote of the four years, be- count eight to 10 of their cause they are giving the Speakership colleagues who appeared to governor a blank check on be leaning to Leger or actu- every issue and in every ally committed to him. committee!” Unexpectedly Some lawmakers said the So many members had Continued from Page 1 governor-elect was twist- left the caucus meeting that Walt Leger of ing their arms with threats it was difficult to conduct and Republican Reps. Tay- or cajoling them with pro- business. They took an- lor Barras, Johnny Berthel- mises. other vote. It was 25 for ot, Chris Broadwater, Steve The legislature was to be Cameron Henry, 2-1/2 votes Carter, Cameron Henry, sworn in on Jan. 11, 2016, for Taylor Barras, and 2-1/2 and John Schroder. and as the day approached, votes for Chris Broadwater. The number of votes re- both sides said a floor fight That’s when Henry report- quired to elect a Speaker is was unavoidable. edly decided to break the 53. With 61 Republicans, Inside the Republican cau- impasse. A plan began to 42 Democrats, and two cus, veteran legislators were emerge. Rep. Kenny Ha- Independents in the new angry at the 16 freshmen, vard lobbied many of the House, Republicans would many of whom were with- freshmen, and they agreed normally be expected to holding support from Rep. to support it. choose the Speaker. Cer- Henry. “I have problems Actually, there was a Plan tainly, that would be true in with Cameron Henry,” one A and a Plan B. Plan A was any other state. freshman said. A veteran that in addition to Leger, But the new governor felt retorted, “You have prob- three other candidates would he could corral the votes lems with him? You don’t be nominated from the floor, of all 41 Democrats, both even know him!” including Henry and Taylor Independents, and at least On Sunday night, Jan. 10, Barras If neither Leger or 10 Republicans to swing the caucus met and took a Henry got 53 votes, Henry the election for Demo- vote by secret ballot. A to- would withdraw and sup- crat Leger, who served as tal of 54 pledged to vote for port Barras before the sec- Speaker Pro-Tem the past a Republican, but only 41 ond round of voting. Plan B four years and was well pledged to support Camer- was for Henry to stay in the liked by his colleagues. on Henry. race and continue for mul- As the days passed, two Several veteran lawmak- tiple rounds of voting until things became clear. First, Jenkins Woody by Photos ers left the meeting in dis- a candidate had a majority. Republicans were coalesc- gust at the freshman. One On Monday morning, Re- ing around Rep. Cameron House Speaker Taylor Barras of New Iberia receiving the Family said, “It’s always the same. publican lawmakers con- Henry. He had worked tire- Forum Patrick Henry Award for his pro-family voting record. Freshmen come here with tinued the discussion in the lessly and had face-to-face no experience. They are Ellender Room until five meetings with almost all all of the other Republicans ceeding in peeling away typically very gullible. They minutes before the session Republican legislators in dropped out one by one. Republicans at a disturbing meet with the Governor who was called to order. It was their home districts. When The other thing that be- rate. threatens them or promises only then that Rep. Henry Henry got 25 commitments, came clear was the fact that Rep. John Shroeder was the moon, and they buy it the Governor-elect was suc- reportedly promised Chair- See DEMS on Page 7

® CITY NEWS Thursday, January 14, 2016 7 Dems Didn’t Know What Was Happening Republicans who supported Leger Freshman Reps. for Speaker were subjected to some Republican House Members good-natured ribbing by other Re- Failed to Rally to publicans. But Speaker Barras told Who Voted for Democratic Speaker the members he won’t be vindictive Cameron Henry, and “Don’t worry, you won’t be Rep. Bryan Adams of Gretna evicted from your Pentagon Apart- But Henry Saved ment!” Rep. Bubba Chaney of Rayville A limited number of apartments Rep. Patrick Connick of Marrero are available for rent in the Penta- The Day for GOP gon Barracks, and it is considered Continued from Page 6 Rep. Chris Hazel of Pineville an important perk to be allowed to decided to go with Plan A. Repub- live there. The Speaker controls licans from the Acadiana area were Rep. Stephanie Hilferty of Jefferson* half of the apartments, and the released to vote for Barras. *Voted for Democrat in first round and Republican in second President of the Senate controls the Even though more than 50 mem- Rep. of Metairie other half. bers of the House were aware of the What kind of Speaker will Rep. plan, no one leaked it, and Demo- Rep. Rogers Pope of Denham Springs Barras be? One prominent Repub- cratic lawmakers and the governor lican legislator said, “Taylor Barras had no clue about what was going Rep. Robert Shadoin of Ruston is affable and will listen to all sides. on. He was a Democrat until four years At 10 a.m., the House was called ferty, voted for Leger in the first for Leger in the first and second ago, but he is definitely a conserva- to order by the acting Speaker, round and Barras in the second rounds. tive. He is 100 percent pro-life. He Rep. Andy Anders. Members round. In meetings Tuesday and Wednes- votes with Family Forum 90 per cent were sworn in, and nominations Independent Jerome Richard vot- day, House members mostly re- of the time and with LABI 85 per- were opened for Speaker. Just as ed for Henry in the first round and viewed the state’s budget. cent of the time. He will be far better planned, four candidates were nom- Barras in the second round. At a meeting of the House Re- than Leger, who was probably the inated — Democrats Walt Leger Independent Terry Brown voted publican delegation on Tuesday, the most liberal member of the House!” and Neil Abramson, both of New Orleans, and Republican Reps. Cameron Henry of Metairie or Tay- lor Barras of New Iberia. When the roll was called, the re- sult of the first round of voting was: • Walt Leger, 49 • Cameron Henry, 28 • Taylor Barras, 26 • Neil Abramson, 2 Immediately, Rep. Henry stood and asked for recognition. He said that he would like to withdraw his name from consideration. A cheer went up from Democrats in the House. They thought he was withdrawing to support Leger and that the election was over. But Henry immediately added that he was urging his supporters to vote for Barras. As the 2nd round of voting began, Democrats still thought they had a chance to elect Leger. They failed to see the obvious. The hard core of Republican support was Henry’s 28 votes. They could be counted on to support Barras, and Barras’ 26 We offer a variety of vaccinations including, but not limited to: votes would obviously stick with 1. Gardasil (HPV) Barras. 2. Menactra (Meningitis) FLU SHOTS NOW AVAILABLE! No matter what else happened, 3. Pneumovax 23 (Pneumonia) HIGH DOSE FLU SHOT Barras would get at least 54 votes, 4. Prevnar (Pneumonia) (65 yrs. & up) one more than needed. 5. Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis) and REGULAR FLU SHOTS The second round of voting was 6. 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CAYL Registration St. Alphonsus Open House Jan. 16 to 30, 2016 Sun. Jan. 24, 2016 Central Area Youth League Boys 1 to 3 p.m. and Girls T-Ball, Baseball and Soft- Families who would like to in- ball will be taking registrations on quire about attending St. Alphon- the following dates: Sat., Jan. 16, sus School for the 2016-2017 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tues., Jan. 19, 6 school year can tour the facilities to 8 p.m.; Sat., Jan. 23, 10 a.m. to and visit the Pre-K3 through 8th 1 p.m.; Tues., Jan. 26, 6 to 8 p.m., grade classrooms from 1 to 3 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sun. Jan. 24. Tours will begin Registration will be held at Central in the cafeteria. For more informa- High School Cafeteria at 10200 E. tion, contact the school office at Brookside – cafeteria on the Wax 225-261-5299. Road side. $60 Registration Fee Republican Women and Birth Certificate Required at of Baton Rouge Registration - no exceptions. Ages Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 4 (if 5 by Dec 31, 2016) through 15 11 a.m. Reception 11:30 Lunch years of age. Get more information at www.caylbaseball.com The Republican Women of Ba- COL. ROB MANESS told the Newsmaker Luncheon Tuesday that he ton Rouge will hear East Baton plans to announce for the U.S.Senate at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at the Kenner Pavillion. GSBC Men’s Meeting Rouge Parish Republican chair- Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 man Woody Jenkins speak on im- Dinner 6 p.m. Speaker 6:45 portant issues facing local, state, FESTIVAL OF TWO RIVERS Guest speaker this month is Ken and federal governments and the AUCTION • TASTE FAIR • $10,000 RAFFLE Paxton. Ken is the author of the upcoming Presidential election. Saturday, February 27, 2016 21-day devotional entitled “Are Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson. You in Need of a Turnaround?” Christ Centered Evangelism Ticket sales will take place in the St. Alphonsus Gathering As an instrument technician, Ken Feb. 7-11, 2016 Space January 30-31, February 14, and February 19-20 after uses the analogy of how refineries Sun. 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. all masses. You may also contact Leslie Browning at 936-1659, and chemical plants use scheduled Mon. - Thurs. 6 p.m. the church office at 261-4650, or the school office at261- turnarounds (outages for mainte- Friendship Baptist will be host- 5299 for additional information regarding ticket sales. Tickets nance) to prevent a catastrophic ing Ed Lacey as he teaches Christ- are $100 and admit two adults to the auction and taste fair, failure from occurring. This is true Centered Evangelism Feb. 7-11. and provide entry into the $10,000 drawing. Please join us in in the industry, and it is true in our We welcome our sister churches the Family Center for this fun and exciting event! Doors open lives as men. All men are invited to to be our guests. Workbooks and at 5 p.m. and food begins at 6 p.m. this event. Bring a friend and we’ll childcare will be provided. see you there! The Gospel Music of Elvis REYNERSON’SREYNERSON’S Guns & Gunsmithing Senior Adult Ministry of Zoar Baptist Presents LargeLarge SelectionSelection ofof Rifles,Rifles, Michael Chambliss Shotguns and Vintage Rifles “The Gospel Music of Elvis” Shotguns and Vintage Rifles Thursday, January 28, 2016 Preowned Inventory Now Available at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at Zoar Baptist Church, seat- POST SEANSON GUN CLEANING ing is limited. Tickets are Get Your Gun Cleaned and $5 and can be purchased in the church office. Ready to put Up for the Summer Michael was crowned The Images King Champion of the World in Memphis, Tennessee during Elvis Week in 2014. He also placed Top Ten in 2013 and SHOP FOR VALENTINE’S DAY 2014 at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest held in Memphis, Tennessee. Warthog V-Sharp Classic II “The BEST in the world” The Best of Zoar’s Country Opry Anyone Can Use $75 each Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 6:30p.m. in the Guns • Ammo • Knives • Hunting & Shooting Supplies ExpertGuns Gun • Ammo Repair • Scope • Knives Mounts Central Intermediate School Auditorium HuntingCleaning & Shooting & Alterations Supplies Tickets $7 ON SALE NOW Expert Gun Repair • Scope Mounts • at Zoar Baptist Church Office or Cleaning and Alterations See the Senior Adult Ministry Team 225-261-4860225-261-4860 10044 Hooper Road • www.reynersons.com CITY NEWS Thursday, January 15, 2016 11 Louisiana Senate Sworn in Monday

LOUISIANA SENATORS TAKE OATH — Members of the Louisiana Senate were sworn in Monday for the 2016-2020 term. They elected long-time legislator for Q:\Wholesale Mattress anotherFactory_2016 term as President of the Senate. Alario, who was first elected to the Louisiana House in 1972, is the longest serving legislator in Louisiana history with 44 years’ service. 3x4 Run: tbd Dr. David Walker to Lead1/6 Run: tbd Central Alliance CENTRAL - The Central Com- Road. The meeting on Jan. 19 will munity Alliance has elected a new feature Capt. Randy Aguillard who chairman of the board, Dr. David will discuss Neighborhood Watch. Walker. He will take office at its The Central Community Al- Jan. 19 meeting at DEMCO. liance (CCA) was organized in Harry Rauls will continue to March 2001. The purpose of the serve as vice chairman, Betsy CCA was to provide a forum for the Hooper as secretary/treasurer, and citizens of the Central community Lee Rome as assistant secretary/ to unite and address common prob- treasurer. Other lems. The mission continued after directors are An- incorporation basically the same, gela Summerville, providing a way to connect city of- Joan Lansing, and ficials and citizens of the City of Wayne Messina. Central. The mission is “To serve Membership is and assist the City of Central and to open to the pub- facilitate communications between lic. Membership the City of Central and its citizens, meetings are held businesses, service organizations, at 7 p.m. on the churches, and schools.” For infor- 3rd Tuesday of Dr. David Walker mation, go to CCA website, www. each month at DEMCO on Wax CentralCommunityAlliance.org.

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Republican Women’s Club president Carol Thomas Sen. Ted Cruz answers questions from the media before rally. Sen. Cruz delivers stump speech to rally.

Sen. Cruz and a young admirer The crowd of 800 interrupted Cruz with standing ovations 70 times. Sen. Cruz with Betsy Barnes

Sen. Cruz with Gisela Chevalier

Cruz shook hands and signed autographed for an hour after the event.

Sen. Cruz with Jolice Provost

Sen. Cruz with Rev. Tommy French

Sen. Ted Cruz with State Rep. Valarie Hodges and family Ted Cruz for President Rally Marriott • Jan. 11, 2016 Photos by Woody Jenkins & Jolice Provost CCN editor Woody Jenkins took photos. 14 CITY NEWS Thursday, January 14, 2016 Fundraiser to Benefit Central’s Devon Gales

DEVON GALES of Central High was paralyzed while playing for Southern Univerity in a game against . To assist the Gales family with expenses, Central Mayor Jr. Shelton declared “Devon Gales Day” in Central. The Central community rallied in support of Devon with a fundraising jambalaya and silent auction. The Gales expressed their appreciation.

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Josiah Lee LeBourgeois Tommy and Leah LeBourgeois Hollyn Dyan Behrnes welcome home their son Josiah Chad and Jennifer Behrnes Lee LeBourgeois, born September proudly announce the arrival of 17, 2015 at the Woman’s Hospital their princess, Hollyn Dyan born at 6:29 p.m. Josiah weighed 8 lbs. July 15, 2015 weighing 7 lbs, 10 1 oz. and was 21 3/4 inches long. ozs. She was welcomed home by He was welcomed home by his big brothers, Talan and Andre. Hol- six older siblings Mason, Kaitlyn, lyn is the granddaughter of Rob- Phillip, Kaleb, Kenzie & Jude. ert and Kelley Behrnes, and Great Josiah is the grandson of Mark granddaughter of Gene Behrnes of and Julie Dunn and Darryl LeB- Central, La. ourgeois of Denham Springs and the late Patricia LeBourgeois.

Joshua Abshier to Wed Natalie Viator Abshier, Viator to Wed April 1 CENTRAL -Mr. and Mrs. V. Todd Our Lady of the Lake College. Viator and Ms. Celeste D. Viator She is a physician assistant with of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, are Pediatric Cardiology Associates pleased to announce the engage- in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ment of their daughter, Natalie The bridegroom is the grand- Anne Viator to Joshua Micah Ab- son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brantley Joseph Rispone shier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Skip Ruben Abshier, Sr., of Belleview, Chris and Amy Fabre Rispone Abshier of Baton Rouge, Louisi- Florida, and the late Mr. and Mrs. proudly announce the birth of their ana. Eddie Bourgeois, of Lawtell, Lou- second child, a boy, Brantley Jo- The bride-elect is the grand- isiana. He is a graduate of Central seph. He was born December 22, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken- High School in Baton Rouge and Blake Makenna Gautreau 2015 at 8:12 am at Woman’s Hospi- ward J. Viator, of New Iberia, Louisiana State University with tal. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces Greg and Kristin Gautreau the late Mr. Gordon Daigle, of a Bachelor of Science in Market- and was 20 inches long. He was proudly announce the birth of their Church Point, and the late Ms. ing. He is a property casualty in- welcomed home by his big broth- first child, Blake Makenna. Blake Eva Dale Daigle, of Lafayette. surance underwriter with AIG in er, Brock. Proud grandparents are was born on September 26, 2015 at She is a graduate of Bishop Sul- Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mark and Kim Fabre and Johnny Woman’s Hospital at 6:24 p.m. She livan High School and Louisiana The couple will marry on Fri- Rispone, both of Central, and the weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and State University with a Bachelor day, April 1, 2016 at St. Joseph’s late Clydette Rispone. Proud great was 19 inches long. Proud grand- of Science in Biology. She holds Cathedral in Baton Rouge, LA. grandparents are Raymond and Pat- parents are Willard and Terry Grim- a Masters of Medical Science in The couple plans to reside in Ba- sy Sagona and Clyde Gremillion, ball of Central and Billy and Angela Physician Assistant Studies from ton Rouge. both of Central, and the late Marie Gautreau of Baton Rouge. Gremillion. Zumo, Langlois to Wed at St. Joseph’s Cathedral April 29 CENTRAL - Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lake Hospital. Gerald Langlois are pleased to an- Her fiancé is the grandson of nounce the engagement of their Mrs. Mamie Zumo and the late Mr. daughter, Kayla Denise, to Antho- John Zumo, and Mrs. Pauline Lu- ny Joshua Zumo, son of Mr. and tty and the late Mr. Thomas Lutty. Mrs. Anthony Gerard Zumo. The He is a graduate of Catholic High ceremony will take place on April School and Louisiana State Uni- 29,2016 at St. Joseph Cathedral. versity where he was a member of The bride-elect is the grand- Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary employed at Cajun Constructors. Carmena, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert An engagement party was held at Langlois, Jr. and the late Jo Carolyn the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Val- Campagna Langlois. She is a grad- luzzo. Co-hosts included Mr. and uate of St. Joseph’s Academy and Mrs. Ron Babb, Mr. and Mrs. Blane Louisiana State University where Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kins- she was a member of Kappa Delta ley, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Migues, sorority. She received her Master of Mr. and Mrs. Rolfe Miller, Mr. and Health Science from the University Mrs. Brian Prendergast, and Dr. and of South Alabama. She is a physi- Mrs. Stephen Sherman. cian assistant at Our Lady of the Anthony Zumo to Wed Kayla Langlois