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BATON ROUGE — While classical music, opera, and rock and roll are worldwide phenomena, country music is uniquely an American invention. Country music

is “Made in the USA!” and Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo country music fans love the Jenkins Woody by Photo Red, White, and Blue. In 1962, a crusty conser- Sam McQuire at WYNK, 101.5 vative businessman named Gordy Rush of The Tiger 100.7 and Country Legends Bob McGregor launched WYNK, the first country Since 1962, WYNK Has music radio station in the Guaranty Offers Market Baton Rouge market. Today, country music is Been BR Country Giant probably the most popular Two BR Country Stations BATON ROUGE — Bob sively stronger each year. format on radio, and that is BATON ROUGE — For still comes to work at the McGregor launched WYNK Sam McQuire, the mas- also true in Baton Rouge. nearly 50 years, Guaranty company’s headquarters on in 1962 and brought along termind behind much of Baton Rouge has three Broadcasting — now Guar- Government Street — the his conservative values and WYNK’s current success, country music stations — anty Media Ventures — has old Baton Rouge General love of country music. Ba- says the goal of the station WYNK, now owned by been a force in Baton Rouge Hospital. Mr. Foster’s son ton Rouge’s first country is not to be the No. 1 coun- Clear Channel, and The Ti- broadcasting, first as the Flynn heads up the media music radio station was try station in Baton Rouge ger 100.7 and Country Leg- owner of WAFB-TV (until properties, as well as Guar- born. but to be the top-rated sta- ends 104.3, both owned by 1988) and now as owner of anty Income Life. Today, more than 50 tion in the entire market. group years later, everything “Our focus is not on the five local radio stations. Today, Guaranty and the Guaranty Media Ventures. Long-time CEO George Fosters are deeply involved has changed, but Baton competition but on our lis- WYNK is the longtime Rougeans’ love of country teners, providing the best Foster, Jr., now in his late in the Capital Radio Wars. country giant, while Guar- 80’s and officially retired, music seems to be progres- See WYNK on Page 3 anty is the strong challenger. See GUARANTY on Page 3 Conservative Voice in Upcoming Legislative Session Elected to House Businessman, 33, Republicans to Upsets Popular Hear Plans for Councilman 53-47 SE BR Schools CENTRAL — Republican Barry Ivey swept to an upset victory Sat- At 12 Tuesday urday in a special election to fill a BATON ROUGE — Leaders of the vacancy in the Louisiana House of effort to launch a new indepen- Representatives from District 65. dent school district in South- Ivey, a 33-year-old business east Baton Rouge will address owner, defeated Metro Council- the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker man Scott Wilson by a margin of Luncheon next Tuesday. 53 percent to 47 percent. He will Norman Browning and Lio- replace Rep. Clif Richardson (R- nel Rainey III of Local Schools Central), who resigned for health for Local Children will discuss reasons. legislation for the upcoming leg- Ivey received 2,202 votes to islative session. The reception Wilson’s 1,953 and carried all but is at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at 12 three precincts in the district. He Jenkins Woody by Photo noon at Café Américain, 7021 won majorities in both parts of the Jefferson. Lunch is $15. RSVP district — Central and Southeast ELECTION VICTORY — State Rep.-elect Barry Ivey (R-Central), center, celebrated to [email protected]. See BARRY on Page 4 his election victory Saturday night with wife Julie and campaign aide Cameron Cook. 2 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 7, 2013

CAPITAL CITY NEWS® Incorporating the South Baton Rouge Journal Vol. 22 • No. 4 • Entire contents © 2013 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 resumed publication of the Journal with Vol. 21, No. 1 on Aug. 16, 2012. Community Press, LLC, publishes the Central City News on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.

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$40 a year by subscription in advance • $50 a year outside East Baton Rouge Jenkins Woody by Photos REP. JOHN BEL EDWARDS of Amite JUDGE FRANK POLOZOLA, respect- has announced his candidacy for governor ed retired U.S. District Judge, passed away 2013: A Year of Decision in the 2015 elections as a Democrat. last week after a long bout with cancer. Should Eric Holder, George Soros Have Your Social Security, Drivers License Numbers, and Your Mother’s Maiden Name? Tom Schedler has systematically $1 million provided by billion- mation in the voter files is power- Judge James Brady violated the voting rights of poor aire leftist George Soros. Catalist ful enough to win almost any elec- people in Louisiana. This false maintains a database of 180 mil- tion — and to turn a red state like allegation is merely a ruse to ob- lion America voters, and it uses the Louisiana into a blue state. Could Turn Over Almost everything Obama and tain this very sensitive information data to elect far-left Democratic his Confederacy of Fools does Your Personal Data about each voter in Louisiana. candidates. right now is aimed at the mid-term If the past is any indication, the Once your personal data is com- elections in November 2014. The To Feds, Far Left DOJ will immediately hire a com- promised, it will be out there in the goal is to takeover the House of pany named Catalist to analyze world, and humpty-dumpty can Representatives, so that Obama’s BATON ROUGE — U. S. District the data. Catalist is hired by DOJ never be put back together again. radical agenda can be enacted into Judge Jim Brady is on the verge without public bid. Once the infor- As disturbing as this is on a per- law during the next two years. of making an historic decision that mation is in the hands of Catalist, sonal level, the effect on our poli- Where many people have gone could compromise the private per- there is no effective way to protect tics and our government will be wrong in their analysis of Obama’s sonal information of all 2.9 mil- it from misuse. even more dramatic. reelection last year is this: They lion registered voters in Louisiana. Tom Schedler has offered to pro- think the American people rejected The goal of Republican policies and embraced That includes you, if you are regis- vide DOJ and the left-wing plain- DOJ, the radical Obama’s agendas. That is far from tered to vote in this state. tiffs a copy of the state’s voter files plaintiffs, and Cat- the truth. The truth is, the Obama A suit filed by U.S. Attorney — but without sensitive personal alist is not to pro- group is strong on technology, es- Don Cazayoux on behalf of Attor- information such as Social Secu- tect voting rights. pecially the technology of compil- ney General Eric Holder seeks to rity numbers, drivers license num- Louisiana already ing data on voters and using that obtain your personal Social Secu- bers, and mother’s maiden names. has the 4th highest data to manipulate the outcome. rity number, your drivers license But DOJ and the others have vig- rate of voter regis- Armed with your personal data, number, and your mother’s maiden orously rejected that offer. tration in the na- they will be almost invincible, and name. See www.voteguards.org/ They are also adamant about tion. There is no Woody Jenkins it will be checkmate. images/Louisiana%20Court%20 obtaining another key piece of in- discrimination in voter registration We pray that Judge Brady will Request.pdf formation — the codes that protect in this state. not order our personal data to be It’s an important part of suits the integrity of the voter files. violated, and we pray that Secre- The goal of the suit is to obtain tary of State Schedler will not be filed by Holder and a gaggle of Catalist is a for-profit company information which will ultimately intimidated into providing that data left-wing organizations alleging that serves “progressive” clients be used for political purposes. The and violating our right to privacy. that Louisiana Secretary of State such as ACORN. 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1-89 Episcopal High School 62 41 1-97 DPW East Lot 19 14 1-98A Wedgewood Elementary 65 32 1-98B Wedgewood Elementary 72 22 3-1A Grace UPC 124 122 3-1B Grace UPC 141 123 3-6A Central Middle School 84 67 3-6B Central Middle School 67 75 3-9A St. Alphonsus Catholic School 108 95 3-9B St. Alphonsus Catholic School 147 135 3-12A River Oaks Elementary 45 30 3-12B River Oaks Elementary 36 30 3-14A Central Middle School 96 109 3-14B Central Middle School 65 98 3-21A Southeast Middle School 37 14 3-21B Southeast Middle School 44 20 3-25A Central High School 67 71 3-25B Central High School 74 53 3-26A Bellingrath Hills Elementary 122 117 3-26B Bellingrath Hills Elementary 101 108 CELEBRATING the election of Barry Ivey to the Louisiana House were (left to right) 3-28A BREC – Forest Park 37 32 Tonya Ayers, Julie and Barry Ivey, Stephen Ayers, and Thomas Ayers. 3-28B BREC – Forest Park 33 28 3-30A Tanglewood Elementary 111 102 3-30B Tanglewood Elementary 93 98 3-32A Eastside Volunteer Fire 45 32 3-32B Eastside Volunteer Fire 47 40 3-46 Bellingrath Hills Elementary 135 121 3-54 BREC – Hamilton Ave. Rec Center 2 10 Early Voting 123 114 TOTALS 2,202 1,953 aggressive campaign and had a two candidates had similar philos- strong grassroots effort.” ophies, they positioned themselves “Our candidate, Scott Wilson, differently. Ivey decided to run on was popular in the district but he popular conservative issues. Wil- was hampered by a surprising thing son decided to run based on his ex- — the fact that he was unopposed perience on the Metro Council. It for reelection to the Metro Council was issues vs. experience.” last fall. As a result of that, he had “Ivey split Central and carried not been on the ballot in almost five southeast Baton Rouge by a larger years. In that situation, your name margin. Ivey succeeded in con- GOP LEADERS included Jr. Shelton of IDENTICAL TWIN — Brandon Ivey, recognition naturally drops.” necting with the Republican voters Central, Dr. Karla Doucet, Charles Davis, (left) two inches taller than brother Barry, “In the election itself, while the who showed up on election day.” and Ryan Cross of Baker. came down from Nashville for the election. Thank You! Friends, Thank you for electing me to serve in the Louisiana House of Representatives. I would also like to thank God for the strength to endure, and my wife for being a true partner in this endeavor to make a difference in our community. Working together, we have won an amazing victory and have proven that with hard work and dedication all things are possible. I am not a polished politician or talented speaker. I am just an ordinary taxpayer who is fed up with our government. This election was a victory for all the ordinary citizens who want change. Barry Ivey Paid for By the Barry Ivey Campaign

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LadiesChamber Pack Out EBR Gun Training Program First Class, More Openings April 4 BATON ROUGE — The Bak- er Range was packed out last Saturday for the first Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Gun Training Program. A total of 34 local resi- dents, mostly women, com- pleted the four-hour course, which included classroom instruction by former Sher- iff Greg Phares and fire- arms instructor Gordon FORMER SHERIFF GREG PHARES at gun training program. Hutchinson. Most of the classroom work was on un- derstanding how firearms work, the parts of a gun, handling firearms safely, and loading and unloading. Phares said, “The first rule is never point a firearm at anything unless you intend to destroy it.” After the classroom in- struction, the students went to the firing range, where they had one-on-one in- struction on firing their own gun, if they brought one, or a firearm provided Jenkins Woody by Photo by the instructors. Coroner Dr. Beau Clark, CORONER DR. BEAU CLARK provided firearms instruction to GORDON HUTCHINSON, a well-known firearms instructor, helped who has served on the organize the Chamber EBR gun training program at the Baker Range. Sheriff’s SWAT team, was Carole Thomas, owner of TigerBucks, at Chamber EBR classes. one of eight instructors For some of the students, gun and nearly passed out to adopt a shooter’s stance much safer in her home. who provided one-on-one it was an emotional experi- when the lady in the next and was pumping bullet af- Former Sheriff Phares said, training. ence. One middle-aged lane began to shoot. But, ter bullet in the bull’s eye. “For ladies, a firearm is Phares said, “This kind lady was living in fear at with the help of a lady in- With a smile, she turned the great equalizer.” The of personalized training is her home but was deathly structor, within 10 minutes, and said, “That was fun!” Chamber EBR will an- really the only kind that afraid of firearms. She was she underwent a miraculous She said she has more self nounce details soon on how works effectively.” shaking as she touched her transformation. She learned confidence and will feel to register for April 4 class. NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR LEASE FOR HUNTING and FISHING PURPOSES School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine a global commitment to public health Sealed bids will be received by the Central Commu- Department of Biostatistics is conducting nity School System by Michael Faulk, Superintendent, a research project on osteoporosis. 10510 Joor Road, Suite 300, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, If you are eligible to participate 70818, until Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 10:00 A.M. you would receive at no cost to you a for the lease for hunting and fishing purposes only of the following described property: Bone Health Assessment which includes a bone density test. On Highway 64: 373 +/- acres located in Section 16 You will receive compensation for the one-time, 1-hour visit. of Township 5 South, Range 2 East, East Baton Rouge Weekday, M-F 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. appointment times are available. Parish, Louisiana Eligible subjects must meet the following criteria: Complete bid documents including the Lease Con- • Be at least 18 years of age. tract may be obtained from Michael Faulk, Superin- • Be free of any conditioin on exclusion criteria • No severe uncontrolled chronic diseases. tendent, 10510 Joor Road, Suite 300, City of Central, • Be willing to attend the scheduled exam for bone Louisiana, 70818. densitometry and muscle strength measurements and to have a small amount of blood drawn. All bids submitted must be accompanied by a cash payment or a certified or cashier’s check in a sum equal If you would like to learn more about your bone and to one year’s rental or lease amount. related health and be a participant in this study, please contact our research staff at The successful bidder will be required to furnish cer- Louisiana Osteoporosis Study (LOS) tificates of insurance and copies of insurance policies providing the coverages specified in the bid documents. Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (11th floor) 1440 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112 The bids will be awarded in accordance with R. S. Office Phone: (504) 988-1016, (504) 988-1056 E-mail: [email protected] 17:87.8. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and Free Parking: LaSalle Parking Garage all bids and to waive any informalities incidental thereto. (on LaSalle St. in between Cleveland & Tulane Avenues) Baton Rouge Baton Rouge General Medical Center Dr. James Gardner, President 3870 Convention St., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Office Phone: (225) 381-2721, (225) 381-2723 Central Community School System E-mail: [email protected] Free Parking: In front of the clinic CAPITAL CITY NEWS March 7, 2013 7

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Locally-Owned Hard HatParagon Firms Fire Continued from Page 7 12333 Hampton Village, 261-6035 Carl’s Cabinets LLC 14327 Devall Road, 261-6050 Glass Windows Central Metal & Aluminum 261-6105 Integrity Glass Central Roofing & Painting 8931 Greenwell Springs, 261-8800 12226 Partridgewood, 278-5619 Charles Viola Construction LLC - Home Improvements General Contractor Falcon Randy 454-2961 21424 Greenwell Springs, 261-6649 Lloyd’s Home Maintenance Gafford Builders 17158 Pincherry, 936-7652 13310 Wood Creek, 261-6185 [email protected] Metal Buildings DeFreitas Joey Construction 278-7746 Patten’s Metal Express Firmin Construction 11000 Burgess Ave, 791-7791 9811 Mammoth Ave, 928-8433 J Watts Builders Oil & Gas Companies 27053 Greenwell Springs, 261-4174 Evergreen Energy Co Jenkins Gene Restoration 8455 N Rome, 261-4580 6611 Donnybrook Ave, 261-6765 Magnolia Construction Co LLC Painters 2654 Mission Dr, 355-7787 Falcon Randy 454-2961 Mid-South Church Construction Keith Reynerson, LLC 17123 Hooper Rd, 261-5622 11670 Blackwater Rd, 261-8887 Montgomery Builders 9437-C Sullivan Rd, 262-2532 Plumbing Contractors/Services Nunnally Pollard Development LLC AAA Septic Tank Service 460 Florida Blvd Ste 16, 757-1970 Jenkins Woody by Photo 12275 Core Ln, 261-2135 Plant Machine Works Inc. Baton Rouge Plumbing 262-0406 4633 Blount Rd, 775-7163 SABEL STEEL workers Swazy Cole (left) and Anthony Hudson. Bennett Plumbing LLC Quality Design Inc Gourrier Construction Co General Sand & Gravel Co Inc 10247 Mammoth Ave, 935-2288 683-9091 or 324-7830 Boitnott Plumbing Co, LLC. R Crenshaw Construction Inc 18176 Greenwell Springs, 261-1681 19280 Greenwell Springs, 261-3953 Grady Crawford Construction Co Red Line Services, LLC 324-1530 22517 Greenwell Springs, 261-9752 261-2437or 324-3866 Cajun Plumbing Inc 272-4390 [email protected] 12290 Greenwell Springs, 275-7334 Hartley Construction Drywall Central Plumbing Co Inc RCS Construction & Remodeling 7000 Greenwell Springs, 925-8552 15111 Hubbs Rd, 772-3835 13394 Devall Rd, 262-6488 Amedee-Rivet Drywall Landmark Enterprises 261-6600 Central Sewer Service 261-5970 SouthEast Construction 223-2953 13829 Red River Ave, 262-0211 Dave-Co Plumbing 262-1234 Spicer Construction Inc. Pierre Home Builders & Properties 21890 Chaney Rd., 279-7578 Lefleur’s Plumbing 7550 N Eisworth Ave, 647-3636 Electric Contractors 25351 Greenwell Springs, 261-2751 In The Village at Magnolia Square Rabalais Homes LLC 931-0478 A & B Electrical Contractors Inc Leblanc Plumbing Service 261-8916 Trade Construction www.rabalaishomes.com 14919 Hooper Rd, 261-9087 Louis Mechanical 17043 Joor Rd, 654-7741 Armco Electric Inc 9634 Mammoth Dr, 927-6520 www.tradeconstruction.com Starkey Builders LLC 9656 Joor Rd, 262-2278 14635 Summers Rd, 262-1116 Maggio’s Plumbing Co Ted Hebert LLC Central Electric Co LLC 5912 Elm Grove Rd, 261-4326 Contractors 14430 Brown, 261-1015 10015 Sullivan Rd, 261-0370 Mayeaux Plumbing Co Inc BLD Builders WCK Foundation Repair 262-1588 City Electric 261-8228 8324 Athens Ave, 927-8886 6858 Micah’s Way, 261-5222 D & L Electric Mr. Rooter Plumbing 262-5506 Central Erectors Inc 261-5991 Dirt Work 9109 GS-Port Hudson Rd, 658-0212 Plumbco Mechanical 261-6025 Fetzer Properties Adam’s Dirt Work 937-4682 Home Care 261-9335 Sunshine Plumbling & Backflow 343-3844 Central Lawn & Tractor 573-5187 L & T Contractors 262-8169 262-2322 www.fetzerproperties.com Linx Electric Tiger Plumbing 13016 Joor Rd, 261-4583 11247 Sullivan, 262-2510 Metro Electric 261-5535 P&M Electric Remodeling 14623 Greenwell Springs, 261-2477 Integrity Services Parish Electric Inc 9661 Trails End, 262-5694 7314 Conestoga Dr, 261-7852 Professional Builders & Rebel Electric Home Improvements LLC 12025 Sullivan, 261-6400 262-2327 Triple T Electric Inc [email protected] 1938-2013 27963 Greenwell Springs, 261-6129 RCS Construction & Remodeling Ty Electric 15111 Hubbs Rd., 772-3835 75 years ago 13974 Tech Dr., 261-4591 Roofing we lined up a Equipment Rental & Sales Alvin Ballard Roofing few good men. Central Hitch & Equipment 921-8102 18540 Greenwell Springs, 261-9030 Blanco’s Roofing & Sheet Metal, LLC Central Outdoor Power Sales 13653 Devall Rd., 262-1980 9156 Joor Rd, 261-8021 Central Roofing While some things have Dennis Stewart Equipment Rental Inc 262-0164 or 964-0394 changed, others never 6810 Joor Rd, 928-7263 Professional Builders & will. DEMCO continues Home Improvements LLC its everyday commitment Fabrication 262-2327 [email protected] to ensure the power is in Custom Metal Works 15353 Hooper, 261-1503 Sun Rise Roofing your hands. Sabel Steel Service, Inc. 11353 Greenwell Springs, 272-2181 2809 N. Flannery, 356-9812 Safety Equipment Fire Protection PriceCo Supply LLC Expert Fire Protection 15151 Greenwell Springs, 262-6245 16538 Teneiya, 261-0229 [email protected]

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Scaffolding Welding Empire Scaffold I D Welding 9680 S. Choctaw, 924-3170 18750 Greenwell Springs, 261-7555 Schools — Business & Technical Delta College of Arts & Technology 7380 Exchange Pl, 928-7770 Louisiana Technical College 3250 N Acadian E, 359-9201 Join Facebook and “Like” Capital City News Septic Services Trade Construction can fabricate any size pipe. AAA Septic Tank Service 12275 Core Ln, 261-2135 Central Sewer Service 261-5970 High Ten Services 15123 Hooper Rd, 261-2160 Sunshine Plumbling & Backflow 262-2322 Ted Hebert LLC 14430 Brown Rd, 262-7594 Steel Erectors Central Erectors 261-5991 Swimming Pools Central Pools Inc. 12522 Greenwell Springs, 272-1800 Wholesale Pools 17037 Magnolia Bridge, 261-2001 Wholesale Pools & Supplies 13581 Hooper Rd., 261-9665 Telecommunications GM Cable Contractors Inc 9232 Joor Rd, 261-9800 www.gmcable.com Grady Crawford Construction Co. 12290 Greenwell Springs, 275-7334 Myco-Com Inc. 9232 Joor Rd., 261-2666 Topsoil Central Lawn & Tractor LLC 15550 Joor Rd, 573-5187 Double S Trucking 15895 Frenchtown Rd, 937-0053 General Sand & Gravel Co Inc 19280 Greenwell Springs, 261-3953 Jeff Martin Trucking 13599 Blackwater Rd, 921-1010 Mark Watson Trucking 17728 Heartland, 262-0961 McBride Trucking Co 261-1323 Trucking Buddy’s Trucking 16919 Pernecia GS, 335-3138 Jeff Martin Trucking 13599 Blackwater Rd, 921-1010 McBride Trucking Co 12021 Sullivan Rd, 261-1323 Utilities DEMCO 16262 Wax Rd, 261-1177 www.demco.org Classifieds $6 for first 10 words. $10 for 11 to 20 words, $15 for 21 to 30 words. $20 for 31 to 40 words. Must be paid in advance. To pay by credit card, go to www.centralcitynews.us and click “Pay Now” on the left. Then email ad copy to [email protected]. Or mail or hand deliver check and ad copy to Central City News, 910 N. Foster, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 DRIVERS — Want a professional career? Haul flatbed/OD loads for Trinity Logistics Group! Earn $.41-.51 cpm! CDL-A with two years’ experience EEO/AA. Call 1-800-533- 7862 www.trinitytrucking.com. 03/07/13 DRIVERS — Busy chemical and LPG op- eration needs company drivers! Good pay and benefits. CDL w/X End. and one year T/T exp. Martin Transport 1-88-567-4973. 03/07/13 HOUSE CLEANING/SITTER WORK — Looking to clean your house and/or sitter work. 225-335-0073. 03/07/13 10 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 7, 2013 GM Cable: A Leader in Telecommunications

Michelle and Gil Matherne, Scott Martel and Brad McFearin, and Scott Miller and Gil Matherne CENTRAL — Company Profile. and installation; aerial construction, their daughter, a CPA and assis- ous. GM Cable is known around “Our company’s mission is to con- and on-site employees for man- tant controller; their son-in-law, an the community for its various tinually strive to improve the stan- power contracts. Our extensive RCDD and project manager; and a charitable contributions. The com- dards of quality in an ever-chang- customer base includes universi- very talented and skilled workforce pany has been a supporter of many ing world of communications and ties, community colleges, public have teamed with all the GM Cable community-wide events, Central’s broad-band technology through and private schools, state govern- family to become one of the largest public and private schools, and area cabling, outside construction, and ment, municipalities, and plants telecommunications companies in churches. GM Cable has donated network design. We do this by pro- and hospitals. Our vehicles serve the region. Longevity of employ- equipment and man-power to re- viding consumer-driven services Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Ala- ment is usually a key factor in de- move debris from Central homes and support that deliver value to bama, and Florida, and sometimes termining the strength of a business. after hurricanes and storms and do- our customers. We are dedicated to states as far as Pennsylvania and It is noteworthy that GM Cable has nates to many causes on a regular providing efficient, cost-effective Missouri. At times, the company multiple employees with more than basis.” facilities that generate superior per- accepts international business.” 10 years of service.” “Over the years, GM Cable Con- formance and reliability, and we Company Founder. “Gil Math- Overview. “Not only does GM tractors, Inc. has worked hard to have established a reputation for erne, a Central resident for 36 years, Cable have an outstanding repu- establish itself as one of the most meeting and often exceeding our incorporated the business in 1984. tation in the telecommunications trusted contractors in the state of customers’ expectations.” Through the years, he guided the industry, but affiliated companies Louisiana. They take pride in the Company Services. “GM Cable business from a one-man shop to Myco-Com, Inc. and GMAC, LLC company and the Central commu- provides our customers with LAN/ a company with over 80 employ- can hold their own in their respec- nity.” WAN design and engineering; ees. His hard work and determi- tive fields. The company has more “GM Cable has an outstand- CCTV/Video surveillance; voice, nation; as well as the commitment than 50 vehicles on the road, and ing reputation in its field of work, data, and video networks; direc- of his wife Michelle, the controller the majority of the fuel purchased in large part because of its highly- tional boring; outside plant design of the company; their son, the out- comes from here in Central, helping trained employees who stand by the and construction; fiber optic design side construction project manager; Central remain strong and prosper- company and its values.”

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Trade Construction craftsman welding on a pipe fabrication (left) Owners Brennan Easley and Andi Kirkpatrick of Trade Construction. CENTRAL — Since 1982, Trade ers now accounts for 50 percent of explains. With the addition of Four manufacturing shop next to its ex- Construction Company has been the company’s total volume. Trade Star, Trade Construction now has isting pipe fabrication facility. This providing consistent, quality fabri- Construction can fabricate for sim- 115 full-time employees. will not only expand Trade Con- cation and construction services to ple projects as well as complex, Since joining the company in struction’s capacity, it will also customers in Greater Baton Rouge large-scale jobs. 2000 and taking over operations in improve production efficiencies, and beyond. In the three decades Will Easley retired in 2011, and 2008, Easley also has expanded the as employees will be better able to since Will Easley and a few part- today Trade Construction is owned company’s customer base. “His- share resources and knowledge. ners started the company, Trade by his children, president Brennan torically, we’ve worked in the Gulf That’s important because Trade Construction has steadily grown Easley and CFO Andi Kirkpatrick. Coast region,” he says. “Now, we Construction boasts an experienced into one of the Baton Rouge area’s Under their leadership, the compa- send our pipeline equipment all staff, some of whom have been with most successful family-owned busi- ny is experiencing a period of sig- over the country. We’ve worked on the company since day one. And, nesses. nificant growth. projects from Idaho to Pennsylva- despite technological advance- The company began as a full-ser- In January of 2012, Trade Con- nia.” ments in the industry, “At the end vice industrial construction contrac- struction acquired Four Star Indus- Trade Construction’s clients in- of the day, you still must have solid tor primarily for the petrochemical trial Contractors, a Baton Rouge- clude BASF, Williams Gas Pipe- craftspeople to execute the work,” industry. Today, Trade Construc- area business that, like Trade line, Northwest Pipeline, Cajun Easley says. tion offers a broad range of servic- Construction, was primarily in the Industries, Boh Brothers, James Kirkpatrick, who joined the es in the areas of pipe fabrication, pipe fabrication industry. Brennan Construction, Turner Industries, company in 2011, says the com- pipeline equipment, and industrial Easley says Four Star fits well with and ExxonMobil, among others. pany has come a long way since construction. Over the years, the Trade Construction’s culture and The company, which is headquar- her dad founded it in the family’s company developed a niche in pipe corporate philosophy. “We have the tered in the city of Central, recently backyard. “Our dad had a small fabrication. Performing pipe fabri- same regard toward quality, safety, added a new 16,000-square-foot, shop in the backyard that he used to cation directly for external custom- and simply doing things right,” he state-of-the-art pipeline equipment See TRADE’S on Page 13 NeedNeed SteelSteel Fast?Fast?

Trade Construction 17043 Joor Road Central, Louisiana 225-654-7741 12 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, March 7, 2013 Sabel Steel Serves Industry, Consumers 5th Generation Family Business Offers Customers Personal Service BATON ROUGE — Operating from Sabel is a major recycler of steel. its $5 million facility on Flannery Road, Sabel Steel is continuing a We know our customers’ time is family tradition that began in 1856 valuable. So we want a person by offering personal, while-you- to walk in, pick up the product he wait service. Sabel is a steel dis- needs, and be on his way in 10 or tributor, and it cuts steel to the cli- 12 minutes. We have an inventory ent’s specifications. right here of more than five million Ironically, while the vast ma- pounds of steel. So we have quite jority of Sabel’s sales come from Jenkins Woody by Photo a selection.” some of the largest companies in Mike Wingard, Gulf Coast regional manager for Sabel Steel Large clients include companies the nation and the state, the staff like Shaw, Turner, Performance, prides itself in its ability to serve McDermott, the petro-chemical small business and individuals in industry, the sugar industry, the the Baton Rouge area. movie industry, and many oth- Mike Wingard, Sabel’s Gulf ers. Everyday, an average of five Coast regional manager, said, 18-wheelers deliver more than “Most of our employees are lo- 220,000 pounds of steel to Sabel’s cal and deeply rooted in the Baton location on Flannery Road. And Rouge community. We enjoy help- deliveries head out to all parts of ing local contractors, small busi- South Louisiana. ness owners, and homeowners who Wingard invited clients to come need steel. Internally, we compete by and visit the facilities at 2809 to see how fast we can serve them. North Flannery Road, phone 225- Sabel Steel is located at 2809 North Flannery Road, phone 225-356-9812. 356-9812, or visit SabelSteel.com.

Sabel Steel carries a large inventory of steel — more than five million pounds on hand. Chris Campagna cutting steel. Sabel cuts steel to the customers’ specifications.

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CITY OF BAKER will celebrate its 125th anniversary on May 3, 2013. The Capital City News will publish a Special Edition honoring Baker on May 2. To advertise, call 261-5055. Trade’s Clients Include Major Petro-Chemical Giants Along Mississippi Continued from Page 11 making sure clients are satisfied. areas of business, but, it’s essential has built. “Reputation, safety, and get the company started,” she says. “We’re not looking to grow just for that we take care of our existing how you do things in this business “We’ve seen how much the com- the sake of growth.” clients, too. Ninety percent of our are extremely important,” Easley pany has grown because we liter- And the company is well-posi- work is repeat business or referrals. says. “We’ve got a tremendous ally grew up with it in our back- tioned to begin its next 30 years. That speaks to our record of satis- reputation to build on. Everyone yard. We’ve been around this type “We’ve been around 30 years and faction—our customers trust us here really cares about the compa- of work our whole lives.” had very natural growth,” notes and that keeps them coming back.” ny because our name is on every- Despite its recent growth, Trade Kirkpatrick. “There are opportu- The company takes pride in the thing we do. It’s been that way for Construction’s priority remains nities for growth within our three reputation for quality and service it 30 years.”

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5 a.m. to The Tiger Wakin’ Krewe 12 noon with Chris Powers & Alabama Anna 5 a.m. to Brian King 9 a.m. 12 noon Devan Adams to 6 p.m. 11 a.m. to Roland’s Swamp 1 p.m. Pop Café 6 p.m. to Abby Theriot Midnight 2 p.m. to James Gilmore 6 p.m. Midnight Belle

to 3 a.m. Jenkins Woody by Photo 6 p.m. to Savannah Walker 9 p.m. Dave Dunaway, operations manager for Guaranty Media Ventures Continued from Page 3 noon and Sundays from 6 to 10 a.m. allows the station to stay flexible stronger. New artists and song- cially in Livingston and Ascension “We’re locally owned, and we and act immediately. writers are getting better.” parishes, where his show is very have more local dayparts than the “Radio is changing, because our Rush said there are three great popular. The show features South competition,” Rush said. “We be- audience is changing,” Rush said. country music stations in Baton Louisiana artists and promotes lo- lieve we have to stay connected to “We have to deliver our program- Rouge and Guaranty looks forward cal people and local events. It also this community.” ming through a variety of high tech to growing its share of the growing airs Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 12 Dunaway says local ownership digital choices. Country is getting country market.

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5 a.m. to Big D & Bubba 9 a.m. Morning Show

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Sam McQuire and Kristen Gates Austin James broadcasts on WYNK from 12 noon to 3 p.m. listeners from around the world. Continued from Page 3 James and McQuire, who is on the a lifetime, like appearing on-stage Clear Channel owns iHeart. “Even the past 30 years, he said, with each air from 3 to 7 p.m weekdays, stal- with Big D and Bubba or Carrie our competitors have to access lis- decade having its own new stars warts are Big D and Bubba Morn- Underwood.” teners through our product, iHeart and new formulas for success. ing Show from 5 to 9 a.m., Kristen WYNK listeners are encouraged Radio,” Michael Hudson said. There were surges of new stars Gates from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and to give back to the community too. Hudson says radio is stronger in the 1980’s and later a move to The Michael J Show from 7 p.m. to McQuire said WYNK listeners today than it was in the 1980’s. Urban Cowboy. For awhile, coun- 12 midnight. have raised more than $5 million James says the country music for- try had lost its focus but now has The shows are live but segments for St. Jude. mat is growing in Baton Rouge, returned to mainstream country, can be pre-recorded, making on-air With the rise of the Internet and and McQuire says the goal of McQuire said. mistakes few and far between. the digital world, WYNK has been WYNK is to be the No. 1 station Big D and Bubba are “good ole keeping pace. Austin James has in the market. If they are right, the Austin James, who headlines responsibility for social media, and WYNK from 12 noon to 3 p.m., boys” with a large following in the future is indeed bright for WYNK. Baton Rouge area and 15 years the station is active on Facebook If Bob McGregor could only see said country is broadening its au- and the web. “This is our chance her now! dience and has won more mass of success. Austin James said the to stay in touch with the listener. appeal. Artists like Shania Twain comic duo are immensely popular People are always carrying their brought millions of new fans to but don’t take themselves too seri- i-Phone or their iPad, and we are country. That is all to the benefit ously and just “live their lives.” One there. They’ll see our newsfeed, of a country leader like WYNK, he of the beauties of being a radio star and that reminds them to tune in. said. Taylor Swift is an example of is that you can walk around your We’re always finding new ways to an artist with a lot of crossover ap- hometown and not be recognized. connect.” peal. “Stations like The River and Sam McQuire said today’s coun- WYNKcountry.com is one of WFMF will play as much Taylor try music listener tends to come the Top 10 websites in the Clear Swift as WYNK does.” from a large family and be in the Channel Group nationwide. She has also been a leader in middle to upper income bracket. Of course, WYNK is available working with and promoting local “They have strong family values. on iHeart Radio, which brings in The new WYNK truck country music radio stations. They’re proud of the area they’re WYNK has a lineup that appears from and proud of America. Teen- The Best Price In Roofing & Sheet Metal Services to be solid. In addition to Austin agers in these families love coun- try music even more. So the future Blanco’s Roofing & Sheet Metal LLC Correction: Michael Berry looks bright!” Not “Hungover, Barefoot” WYNK is strong on contests and Serving Central and the Surrounding Area Since 1990 promotions. Currently, it has the Our Top Priority Is Your Complete Satisfaction CORRECTION: Thank goodness Strike It Rich contest with a chance Michael Berry is a good sport! Part I of for listeners to win $250,000. The COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Radio Wars told about Michael Berry station is a big promoter of the broadcasting live from the WJBO stu- dio. It was supposed to read, “Michael Bayou Superfest. McQuire said, Berry wanted to meet the swamp boys. “We don’t just give out tickets. We 262-1980 They came hungover and barefoot.” want to help our listeners have a Fax 262-1981 Unfortunately, it said that Michael Ber- wonderful experience. We use our www.blancosroofing.com ry sometimes comes to the studio “hun- connections with the stars to cre- gover and barefoot.” Our apologies! ate things you will remember for

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Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo tral Road. Thursday, March 14 Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m. District 6 Community Meeting NEW GOP OFFICIAL — Dr. Charles Thomas III has been sworn in to represent Re- Councilwoman Donna Col- Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre will publicans from Metro Council District 5 on the East Baton Rouge Republican Parish lins-Lewis will host a Meeting on hold its Spring Concert at the River Executive Committee. A vacancy was created by the resignation of Harold Williams. Thursday, March 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Center Theatre for the Performing at Broadmoor United Methodist Arts. Production will feature interna- dens, art show and sale, authentic ing the 5th grade in fall 2013. For Church, 10230 Mollylea Dr. in the tionally-acclaimed guest artists and 1820’s costumes, living history dem- information, contact Nicole Naquin Adult Education Center. award-winning local dancers. Tickets onstrations, night festivities, and or Leigh Phillips at 766-8379 or ni- from $30 to $35 with special rate of cemetery tales. For tour information, [email protected] or leigh@ CATS Finance & Executive $20 for groups of 10 or more. Avail- call 635-6330 or visit www.audubon- batonrougeballet.org. The CATS Finance and Executive able through Ticketmaster, the River pilgrimage.info. Committee meeting is scheduled Center Box Office or call 766-8379. Thursday, March 21 for Friday, March 8 at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16 “Leadership-Preparedness In March 15 and 16 Community Meeting Louisiana Gospel Fellowship The New Normal” • 5 to 7 p.m. Sen. Sharon Weston Broome Huge Garage Sale Choir • 3 p.m. Secretary of State Tom Schedler will hold a community meeting 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join for an afternoon of gospel will launch the Old State Capitol As- Monday, March 11, 6:30 p.m. at Zoar Baptist Church, corner of music with the all-male Louisiana sociates Speaker Series with special North Baton Rouge, LSU Medical Hooper and Joor roads, will hold a Gospel Fellowship Choir at the Jones guest Lt. General Russel L. Honoré Clinic Community Room, 5445 Air- huge Garage Sale in the gym. Creek Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd. (Ret.). You are invited to “Leadership line Hwy. and Tuesday, March 19, 6 March 15, 16, and 17 For information, call 756-1150. Preparedness in the New Normal” in p.m. at Greenwell Springs Library, 42nd Annual Audubon Pilgrimage Sunday, March 17 the House Chamber, Old State Capitol. 11300 Greenwell Springs. Tours of historic homes and gar- Youth Ballet Auditions Reception and book signing. Admis- sion is free. For information, contact Central School Board Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre will Central Community School Sys- hold auditions for its Youth Ballet Dawn Ross at [email protected]. tem meets on the 2nd and 4th Mon- LENTEN GUMBO summer tour at Dancers’ Workshop, Thursday, March 21 days of each month at 6 p.m. at the Every Friday During Lent 10745 Linkwood Court. Auditions WWII Quiz Bowl • 6 to 7 p.m. Central Middle School Cafeteria. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. are open to intermediate-level danc- The Central High School’s World ers ages 10-14 and there is a $5 fee. World II Quiz Bowl team composed Central City Council Meetings St. James Episcopal Church City of Central Council meets on Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and of Jack McAdams, Cameron Robert- the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each Florida and N. Fourth St. auditions are at 1 p.m. Dancers must son, and Brantley Pike defeated 30 month at 6 p.m. at Kristenwood on be 10 years old by Sept. 30 or enter- teams from across the state to qualify Greenwell Springs. for the State Finals. The team will compete for the championship in a City of Central Master Plan live broadcast on Cox Cable 4. Meeting #3 Habitat Home & Garden Show City of Central Master Plan March 21 through 24 Meeting #3 will be held Thursday, March 9-10 at River Center Zachary Arts & Music Festival March 14 at 6 p.m. at the Central The Habitat Home & Garden The Zachary Chamber of Com- Middle School Cafeteria, 12656 Show brought to you by the Capital merce’s 7th Annual ZFest will be Sullivan Rd. This is the third meet- Region Builders Asociation will be held at BREC’s Community Park, ing to keep citizens updated on the Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 20055 Old Scenic Hwy. Master Plan Comprehensive Resil- and Sunday, March 10, 10 a.m. to iency Program. 6 p.m. at the Baton Rouge River Central Board of Adjustments Center. Cost is $8 for adults, $3 for LENTEN FISH FRY and Planning & Zoning children 6 to 12 years, and children Every Friday During Lent The Central Board of Adjust- under 6 are free. There will be a 4 to 6 p.m. • Drive Thru Only ments will meet at 5 p.m. and the wine tasting both days and celebri- Planning and Zoning will meet at 6 ty chefs will hold demonstrations. St. Alphonsus Catholic Church p.m. on Thursday, March 21. 14040 Greenwell Springs

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