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JORDAN PIAZZA - Republican-endorsed candidate for Mayor-President SHARON WESTON BROOME - Democrat-endorsed candidate for Mayor-President * Central City News Endorsements • Nov. 3, 2020

President Senator Congressman Mayor-President Metro Council 1 Metro Council 4 Metro Council 5 Donald Trump Bill Cassidy Garret Graves Jordan Piazza Brandon Noel Lon Vicknair Darrell Hurst

Metro Council 6 Metro Council 8 Metro Council 9 Metro Council 10 Council 11 Council 12 Court of Appeal Dawn Collins Denise Amoroso Dwight Hudson Jay Gaudet Laurie Adams Jen Racca Johanna Landreneau

Dist. Judge G Dist. Judge M Family Judge Constable 3-1 J-P 3-2 Constable 3-2 J-P 3-3 Richard Anderson Tiffany Foxworth Hunter Greene G. Hutchinson Steve Sanders Carey Jenkins Larry Spencer

Central Intermediate School and Central Middle School. The renewal would extend the tax by 20 years and provide funding to rebuild Central High School and make major improvements to Wildcat Stadium on Hooper Road. Central schools Supt. Jason Fountain said that, if approved, the tax would fund $22.2 million for the high school and $1.8 million for the stadium. Central High School was built in 1970. Dr. Fountain said the improvements to Central High School would make it a world class facil- ity. Improvements would include: • Entire interior will be renovat- ed, including all classrooms 2 CENTRAL CITY NEWS November 2020 November 2020 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 3 President Trump, Mayor-President, Council, Judges on Ballot Tuesday maintain control of the Senate, and supporting conservative candidate Central Will Play Key that is one big reason it is so im- Lon Vicknair who can provide the portant that we reelect our Repub- backbone and leadership necessary Role in Electing Next lican members of the Senate. to fight these battles. Here in East Baton Rouge Par- Some important judgeships: Mayor, Metro Council ish, we need new vision and ability District Judge Richard An- in the office of the Mayor-Presi- derson is running for reelection. Woody Jenkins dent. He has done a great job and de- Editor The Republican Party is sup- serves reelection. However, the porting an outstanding new can- district has changed, and he faces CENTRAL — It’s no accident that didate — Jordan Piazza. He has a tough reelection campaign. We voters in the United States are turn- taken a strong conservative stand need to work extra hard to get our ing out to vote in earth-shaking, on all the issues. At the top of the friends and neighbors to support record-breaking numbers. People list is adding 100 additional police Judge Richard Anderson. of all political persuasions seem to officers in Baton Rouge and rais- Another important judgeship recognize that this is the most im- ing police pay by $10,000 across is that of newly-elected District portant election of our lifetimes. the board. Jordan is articulate and Judge Tiffany Foxworth. She is It is the first time in the nation’s inspirational and will provide great running for reelection and needs a history that Americans have faced leadership this parish. strong vote from Central. Central a choice between freedom and so- The Metro Council is up for supported her with 80 percent of its cialism. election, and most of them will vote in July and that helped push President Donald Trump is President Donald Trump be new. It is so important that we her over the top. Her election will heading the Republican ticket, elect strong conservatives to the prove that we can work together to and what an amazing record of ac- imports, thereby laying the foun- Metro Council. There are so many elect conservative black judges in complishment he has for his first dation for America to once again ways the new Council can get districts that would otherwise go to term in office. Some of his greatest become the greatest manufacturing things wrong. They need wisdom, liberal Democrats. achievements are nation in the world courage, and vision for the future. Attorney Johanna Landre- • Appointing three conservative • Making the United States en- The new Mayor-President and neau is an excellent choice for the Supreme Court justices ergy independent and no longer the Metro Council must fight Court of Appeal. Another good • Keeping us out of war sending our money by the billions against the shutdown of our econ- judge who should be reelected • Leading us through a resur- to corrupt Moslem countries in the omy and the mask mandates, and is Family Court Judge Hunter gence that led to the greatest econ- Middle East restore us to a life of freedom and Greene. omy in the history of the world • Giving us pride in our country prosperity. We are concerned about For Constable, Gordon Hutch- • Rebuilding our military once again and hope for the future those who want to raise taxes, tear inson has been doing a good job • Stopping the flow of illegal Besides President and Vice down monuments, support rioting and served us will. He deserves to immigration into the country President, there are other impor- in the streets, adopt the so-called be reelected. • Getting us off our dependence tant things on the ballot. fairness ordinance, and defund the There will never be another on Communist China for cheap It is essential that Republicans police. The Republican Party is election like this. Please vote!

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Member, Louisiana Press Association and Chamber of Commerce of EBR Parish Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Friday before publication $24 a year by subscription in advance • $36 a year outside East Baton Rouge PRO-LIFE CONSERVATIVE JUDGE — District Judge Tiffany Foxworth is running for reelection Nov. 3. Her 80+ percent showing in Central in July gave her a big victory. Two Young Men Who Share Central’s Traditional Family Values Jordan Piazza, Lon Vicknair Stand Out In Races for Mayor-President, Council A New Generation of capitalist system. A tight-fisted importance of having and execut- conservative who will not put up ing a good plan. As people become with the backroom deals and politi- aware of Jordan and hear his mes- Jordan Piazza Plan Young Conservative cal posturing that the Mayor-Presi- sage, they get excited too! • 100 new police officers, dent’s office has Baton Rouge $10,000 across-the-board Leadership for Area been party to for is ready for a pay raise Central City News editor Woody Jen- most of the past change in the • Lift the shutdown, masking kins is chairman of the Republican Party. generation. Mayor-Presi- Jan. 1, when he is sworn in In that capacity, he interviews all Repub- When we met dent’s office. In • Respect vote to incorporate lican candidates in depth and knows their Jordan Piazza position of all major issues. He also inves- order to prevent new City of St. George tigates their backgrounds. Based on his and heard his her winning in personal knowledge of the candidates, he plans for East the primary, we • Bring new industry and jobs makes recommendations. Baton Rouge must unite now • Better public schools Parish, we got behind one can- • Attack blight, deliver quality Woody Jenkins excited. didate — Jordan services to the inner city Editor It was clear Piazza and get this young man enough votes to CENTRAL — The easy thing for can reach across force a runoff. member who shares Central’s val- the Republican Party to do this year party lines, ra- The turnout ues and is capable of serving. would be to support an old-time pol- cial lines, and in the runoff in Fortunately, someone never in- itician as our candidate for Mayor- economic lines December will volved in politics has stepped up President. Someone who is not very to bring people be much, much — Lon Vicknair. Lon graduated conservative but who could keep the together. lower, and the from Central High School. After Baton Rouge money establishment Jordan is a dynamics will be graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy happy. That candidate wouldn’t solid conserva- much better for a where he served for 20 years, 18 of win, of course, but why rock the tive on a wide Republican can- which were as a leader in combat boat? range of issues. didate. operations. He helped lead more This year, the Republican Party He and his wife Metro Coun- than 100,000 sailors and supervised didn’t do that. They recognized have traditional Jordan Piazza, Republican candidate cil — Over the a budget of $26 million. He served that the demographics of the parish family values, for Mayor-President past 12 years, both as an enlisted man and an of- make it a long short to elect a Re- and he will be an inspiration! Central has been well served by ficer. Lon is currently a supervi- publican as Mayor-President. The Jordan was raised in the restau- Metro Councilman Scott Wilson. sor for a contracting company. He only way we could win would be to rant business under the tutelage of He has taken a leadership role as and his wife have two small chil- shake things up and offer someone his father, the famous Gus Piazza. Mayor Pro-Tem and done so much dren. Lon is a born leader, dynamic quite different. A young man with a Jordan learned from an early age for Central in that position. Unfor- speaker, staunch conservative, and vision for the future. A young man the importance of hard work, ser- tunately, Scott is term limited. dedicated family man. He epito- who believes in free enterprise, the vice to your fellow man, and the So we need a new Metro Council mizes Central’s Christian values.

LON VICKNAIR: OUTSTANDING CANDIDATE FOR METRO COUNCIL — Central High graduate and former Naval officer Lon Vicknair is a born leader, dynamic speaker, staunch conservative, and dedicated family man. He epitomizes Central’s family values and Christian faith. He is recommended as a great choice for Metro Council. 6 CENTRAL CITY NEWS November 2020 Assistant Chief Who Arrested Rev. Spell Is Himself Arrested in Lurid Escapade

ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF ARRESTED — Central Assistant Police Chief Darren Sibley shown (left) arresting Rev. Tony Spell. A SELF PORTRAIT of Central Assistant Sibley grabbed the pastor’s Bible and twisted his arm. At center, Sibley addressing a news conference on Pastor Spell’s arrest. Police Chief Darren Sibley after he said his male lover beat him severely. Sibley BATON ROUGE - Darren Sibley, the news conference to announce the Mississippi. Sibley said his male was arrested on a charge of cyberstalking. assistant chief of the Central Po- pastor’s arrest along with Central lover punched him at least eight lice Department, has been arrested Police Chief Roger Corcoran and times and took brass knuckles to for alleged cyberstalking. Back in Mayor David Barrow. his face before hitting him with a March, it was Sibley who arrested Sibley was arrested in East Feli- lug wrench and striking him with Rev. Tony Spell for holding church ciana Parish after his car went off his car. Sibley was placed on leave services and wrestled away the the road and a criminal background Aug. 13. The warrant was issued pastor’s Bible. That day he held a check showed he was wanted in Oct. 9. He resigned Oct. 16.

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A BEATING — Central Assistant Police Chief Darren Sibley said his male lover beat him about the head with a tire tool.

BOOKED — Central Assistant Police Chief Darren Sibley was booked into jail on a count of cyberstalking. Court of Appeal Rules with Pastor Of Life Tabernacle In Zachary Case BATON ROUGE - The 1st Circuit Court of Appeal has ruled with Rev. Tony Spell on a misdemeanor traffic ticket that goes back 21 years. When Rev. Tony Spell was being harassed by Gov. Edwards at the start of the pandemic, law enforcement agents justified his arrest be- cause the pastor supposedly was a “wanted man” with an outstanding bench warrant. The bench warrant was from 1999 and tied to a traffic ticket on a vehicle Rev. Spell said he never drove. In September of this year, Zach- ary City Judge Lonny Myles con- victed Rev. Spell of speeding in the long-forgotten case. However, Rev. Spell asked for a writ from the 1st Circuit on grounds the prosecution denied him the constitutional guar- antee of a speedy trial. His attorney also argued that the Judge repre- sented Rev. Spell in several matters since 1999 and well knew where to find him. The 1st Circuit voted 2-1 to hear the case. November 2020 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 7

Louisiana House Ended Governor’s Emergency Order Last Friday

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LOUISIANA HOUSE CHAMBER — The Louisiana House of Representatives ended its special session Friday, but not before 65 of the 105 members of the House signed the petition authorized by La. R.S. 29:724(B)(2) to terminate the COVID emergency order issued by Gov. John Bel Edwards. Effective at 5 p.m. last Friday, all restrictions ended. R.S. 29:724(B)(2) of the emergency powers act, the governor is now re- La. House Petition How to Issue an Emergency Order and... quired to rescind his order. How to End One — R.S. 29:724 B The petition provides that the Ends Shutdown, B. (1) A disaster or emergency, or both, shall be declared by emergency order ended upon sub- executive order or proclamation of the governor if he finds that mission of the petition to the gover- Mandated Masks a disaster or emergency has occurred or the threat thereof is nor. If the governor chooses to resist imminent. The state of disaster or emergency shall continue un- the House’s action, Atty. General Woody Jenkins til the governor finds that the threat of danger has passed or the Jeff Landry has said he will file a Editor disaster or emergency has been dealt with to the extent that the writ of mandamus to force him to comply. For now, Louisiana is open BATON ROUGE - Just before 5 p.m. emergency conditions no longer exist and terminates the state of disaster or emergency by executive order or proclamation, for business, and there are no man- last Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, 65 mem- dates in effect, Landry said. bers of the Louisiana House of Rep- but no state of disaster or emergency may continue for longer than thirty days unless renewed by the governor. Edwards’ actions over the past resentatives delivered to Gov. John seven months in assuming vir- Bel Edwards a petition terminating (2) The legislature, by petition signed by a majority of the tual one-man rule in Louisiana are his emergency order on the corona- surviving members of either house, may terminate a state without precedent. Likewise, the virus. The effect was to immedi- of disaster or emergency at any time. This petition terminat- House’s action is historic. ately re-open the State of Louisiana ing the state of emergency or disaster may establish a period House Republican Leader Blake and revoke the orders and mandates during which no other declaration of emergency or disaster may Miquez of New Iberia said people issued by unilateral action of the be issued. Thereupon, the governor shall issue an executive or- in Louisiana are tired of dictatorial governor. der or proclamation ending the state of disaster or emergency. rule and want their lives back. He The petition represents the deci- urged the governor to follow the sion of 65 of the 68 Republicans in law and rescind his orders. the House. None of the Democrats Thousands of businesses have issued Attorney General’s opinions closed as a result of Edwards’ man- calling the Governor’s mandates il- The petition ends the mask order, in the House signed the petition. occupancy limits, and shutdowns. The petition process is found at La. dates. Atty. Gen. Jeff Landry has legal and unconstitutional. Under R.S. 29:724(B) of the emergency powers act passed in 1993. R.S. 29:724(B)(1) provides how the governor may declare an emer- Defiant Gov. John Bel Edwards Says gency, while (B)(2) provides the method by which the legislature may terminate any such emergency order. Its purpose was to ensure He Won’t Give Up His One-Man Rule that an emergency order of the gov- how emergency orders of a gover- ernor has the support of both houses Democrat Governor nor shall be terminated. The act says of the legislature. The petition pro- that when the governor receives a vides the governor may not issue Unilaterally Declares petition terminat- another order for at least seven days ing an emergency, after the order has been revoked. Petition by La. House he “shall” issue House Republicans have been an order terminat- pushing to reopen the state for As Unconstitutional ing it. This means months but the governor has con- BATON ROUGE - Gov. John Bel it is a ministerial sistently rebuffed their demands. Edwards responded to the petition act about which by the Louisiana House terminat- he has no discre- Click to hear Rep. Central City News editor Woody Jen- ing his emergency orders by saying tion. On Monday, Blake Miguez on kins served in the Louisiana House of the petition is unconstitutional. He Edwards filed suit House petition. Representatives from 1972 to 2000. claimed his emergency orders are In 1993, as the Louisiana House was in Baton Rouge to considering passage of the Emergency still in effect. attempt to invali- Powers Act, he passed a number of The governor said he was no in- date the House amendments which limited the gov- tention of giving up any of the pow- petition. It was ernor’s power under the Emergency ers he has assumed and would veto assigned to Dis- Powers Act. One of those amendments any bill passed by the legislature trict Judge Bill was to allow either house of the legis- that attempted to curtail his power. Morvant. Atty. lature the power to terminate an emer- His position flies in the face of Gen. Jeff Landry Click to hear gency order by a petition signed by a the clear language of the Emer- is expected to op- Woody Jenkins on majority of the members of that body Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards gency Powers Act, which describes pose the suit. effect of petition. 8 CENTRAL CITY NEWS November 2020 Rolling with Trump This Saturday at 11 BATON ROUGE - Bill Depew of We the People 1776 is inviting everyone to join a Rolling Rally for Rolling with Trump President Trump. “We’ll meet at 11 a.m. this Sat- 11 a.m. Meet at Memorial urday, Oct. 31 at Memorial Sta- Stadium in Baton Rouge dium in Baton Rouge and create with your cars, trucks, a rolling parade of cars, trucks buses or RV’s. Decorate and buses — all headed to Lamar if possible. Caravan on Dixon in Gonzales. Decorate your I-10 to Gonzales. Exit at vehicle if you can.” The route is from Memorial Stadium to I-10 to Lamar Dixon the Lamar Dixon exit in Gonzales. 2 p.m. Music on stage with Depew said, “From 2 to 5 p.m. Floyd Brown and celebs outside Lamar Dixon there will Food and entertainment. be the awesome music of Floyd Gun Show next door. Brown and an All-Star band. 5 p.m. Speeches including Food and drink for sale. From 5 to 6 p.m., we’ll have great patri- Jeff Crouere, Rep. Valarie otic speakers. If you can’t stay the Hodges, Woody Jenkins, entire time, come for as much as Jordan Piazza, and Rev. you can! Events at Lamar Dixon Tony Spell are nonpartisan. Admission is The parade is for President free. Please invite your friends and Trump. After that, every- come out Saturday! The event at Lamar Dixon is thing is non-partisan. sponsored by We the People 1776. A Gun Show will be going on next Sponsored by door. Portions will be broadcast We the People 1776 ROLLING THIS SATURDAY — Patriots in the Baton Rouge area will roll from Me- by Central City News. Speakers morial Stadium this Saturday at 11 to Lamar Dixon for an afternoon of patriotic fun. will include former Rep. Woody Jenkins, editor of the Central City News; radio commentator Jeff Crouere, Rep. Valarie Hodges, Jor- dan Piazza, and Rev. Tony Spell! For more on We the People 1776, go to wethepeople.1776 on Facebook or wethepeople1776. com.

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Jordan Piazza “Supporting election. our police by providing competi- Republican chairman Woody tive wages and expanding our pa- Jenkins said, “Jordan Piazza represents a new generation of leader- trol officers in order to address our ship for our parish. Other better- rising rates of crime is an immedi- known Republicans have failed to ate project I’d like to implement, generate excitement in the race for along with finding a more cost- Mayor-President. Jordan Piazza is effective method of providing rou- running on a strong conservative tine maintenance for our city-par- platform. He is an exciting, inspi- ish, whether that be working with rational candidate who can gener- DPW or privatization, and finally ate the enthusiasm the campaign aggressively recruiting new indus- needs. He has a strong, clear vision tries to help build a new economy.” for the future based on solid con- Q. Respect for Constitution. Will servative principles. We are excit- you oppose any and all legislation ed and very proud to recommend or executive action which would Jordan Piazza to the voters. He violate the United States Constitu- has committed to many positive tion, the Louisiana Constitution, changes and reforms,” including Jordan Piazza and his wife Jordan (yes, they are both Jordan!) or the City-Parish Plan of Govern- • Adding 100 new police offi- ment as written? cers to the Baton Rouge City Po- A. Jordan Piazza YES lice Department and increasing pay Q. Constitution. Should these ba- for police by $10,000 a year across Meet Jordan Piazza sic documents as written be strictly the board. Officers currently start followed or do you see them as at only $32,000. Native of Baton Rouge • U-High Grad “living documents” that should • If the Governor and Mayor- B.S., LSU in Agricultural Business Management President have not completely be more flexible and adjusted for lifted the shutdown and the mask Business Manager for Founder of Raisin Cane’s modern times? order by Jan. 1 when he is sworn Re-Opened His Dad’s Phil’s Oyster Bar • Uncle Earl’s A. Jordan Piazza “I’m an Orig- inalist” in, he will lift those orders on his Lifelong Resident of Webb Park Area first day in office. Q. Will you support the security • He will respect the will of the Married to His Wife Jordan of our elections by: voters in the new City of St. George Member, St. Aloysius Catholic Church (a) Requiring proof of U. S. citi- and work to end the suit by Mayor- Not a Career Politician zenship for all new registrations? President Sharon Weston Broome (b) Requiring proper I.D. from all against St. George. A graduate of University High School, Jordan obtained a degree in Agri- persons casting a ballot? • He has a strong commitment cultural Business Management from Louisiana State University. He began (c) Requiring a good reason and to bring new industry to East Ba- his career with Last In Concepts as Operations Support Manager, working proper documentation and safe- with each of their brands including The Roux House, Walk-On’s Sports Bis- ton Rouge Parish, diversify our treaux, Happy’s Irish Pub, and Schlittz & Giggles. Jordan served as Business guards for voting by mail? economy, create new jobs, and end Manager for the Founder & CEO of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers as well (d) Prohibiting voting online? the anti-business policies of this as Executive Director for Lemonade Day Louisiana. In 2016, Jordan led the A. Jordan Piazza YES administration. re-opening of the legendary institution his late father, Gus, owned for 32 Q. Privatization. Will you oppose • Support for better public years – Phil’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant. In January 2019, Jordan be- any privatization plan that provides schools and school choice. came partners with several friends in the revitalization of Uncle Earl’s Bar, located on Perkins Road, and in early 2020 Jordan sold his interest in Phil’s for financing of roads or highways • Equal treatment for the inner in East Baton Rouge Parish by any city and North Baton Rouge to in- Oyster Bar. A lifelong resident of the Webb Park area within the city limits sure that all areas of the parish re- of Baton Rouge, Jordan Piazza is married to the former Jordan Emmerson, foreign government or any bank ceive the same services. herself a small business owner as proprietor of Emmerson Designs, a custom owned or controlled by any foreign The Endorsement Process jewelry designer and manufacturer. The Piazzas are parishioners of St. Aloy- government? sius Catholic Church. Jordan is not a career politician and instead has had a A. Jordan Piazza YES Jenkins said, “The 17-member career in starting and operating successful businesses. He became motivated East Baton Rouge Republican Par- to seek office after continuing to see the exodus of friends and families from Q. Public Records. Will you sup- ish Executive Committee, elected our parish. Jordan is confident that he will have a positive impact on our port Louisiana’s Public Records by the Republican voters of the community in these tough times. Act and actively work to insure the parish earlier this year, submitted public’s right to information about a list of 62 questions to the major our City-Parish government? Republican candidates covering A. Jordan Piazza YES most of the major issues which Piazza Addresses Issues in Race Q. Open Meetings. Will you sup- will face the next Mayor-Presi- Q. Describe your political phi- A. Jordan Piazza “I believe port Louisiana’s Open Meetings dent. We invited each of the can- losophy. the Mayor-President should act as Law and actively work to ensure didates to address the Ronald Rea- A. Jordan Piazza “I’m a pro- an aggressive advocate and pro- the public’s right to attend and par- gan Newsmaker Luncheon, and we ticipate in public meetings in this interviewed each of the candidates business, small government Re- mote the City-Parish. While the publican who believes in the Mayor-President sets the agenda parish? one on one. We are grateful for A. Jordan Piazza YES the cooperation and positive at- Capitalist system to encourage and drives the goals, he also has titude of all three candidates and competition and guide market to work with the Metro Council to Q. Religious Liberty. Will you congratulate them on their previ- prices. I do not support any gov- approve these plans. Regardless, I support the First Amendment and ous service and their willingness to ernment plan to restrict businesses believe any failure of the City-Par- actively oppose any effort by gov- continue to serve. However, based currently being implemented dur- ish government falls on the Mayor- ernment to prohibit churches from on his youth, ability to paint a ing this pandemic. We need to President for lack of leadership.” meeting normally or to restrict clear, positive vision for the future, encourage personal responsibility Q. Describe your goals as May- peaceful public gatherings? and his commitment to address the and open our economy immediate- or-President. A. Jordan Piazza YES problems with proven conserva- ly. We do not need more taxes; we A. Jordan Piazza “We must Q. Second Amendment. Will you tive principles, we are pleased to need more taxpayers.” immediately open the economy support the 2nd Amendment and recommend Jordan Piazza to the Q. Describe what you see as the and get our people back to work, oppose any additional local, state voters of the parish! We will con- role of the City-Parish govern- encourage new industries to locate or federal gun control? tinue to provide more information ment and the role of the Mayor- to EBR parish to help diverse our A. Jordan Piazza YES between now and Nov. 3.” President. economy, quickly address safe- See JORDAN on Page 15 10 CENTRAL CITY NEWS November 2020 Hurricane Delta Left 41,000 Without Power, But DEMCO Has Now Fully Restored Service

With more than 500 primary lines down and 200 broken poles, DEMCO employees and contractors worked hard to restore power after Hurricane Delta hit home. GREENWELL SPRING — DEMCO of successful teamwork.” director, said. repairs to system components.” has now completed restoration from DEMCO field crews of about 150 Parish personnel also contributed Hurricane Delta was one of the damage incurred by Hurricane Del- were supplemented with a 150-man to the manpower, sending crews to worst weather events to impact the ta. On Saturday Oct. 10, DEMCO workforce of contractors and co- clear all areas that had debris block- DEMCO system since Hurricane had 41,688 meters without power, op mutual-aid crews, who worked ing roadways, which opened access Gustav and the Flood of 2016. It 200 broken poles, and more than around the clock to repair storm for DEMCO to assess damage on marks the 5th storm during the 2020 500 primary lines that were broken damage. Additional staff worked roads off of main highways – roads Atlantic hurricane season to impact or on the ground. behind the scenes 24-hour days to that were impassable until that oc- Louisiana after Cristobal, Marco, “Restoration of this magnitude coordinate materials, machinery, curred. Laura, and Sally. requires everyone to work togeth- crew schedules, food and lodging. “We are very grateful to all the “I’d like to thank our members er: to coordinate and communicate “With over 8,700 miles of line parish workers who were instru- for their words of encouragement from moment to moment, day to across a seven-parish service terri- mental in this restoration,” Phillips and prayers as well as their acts of day, and team to team,” said Randy tory powering 112,000+ meters, our said. “After a storm of this magni- kindness this past week,” Pierce Pierce, DEMCO CEO and general first step was to clear rights-of-way, tude, it is critical that roadways are said. “We love what we do. We manager. “It is always a proud mo- and deliver equipment and supplies cleared in order for us to get off- train hard to do it well, and we love ment when that last meter is pow- to all seven-parish service areas,” road equipment, such as diggers doing it in service to our members,” ered up, and it is always the result Mark Phillips, DEMCO operations and bucket trucks into areas to make said Pierce. November 2020 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 11 Aaron Moak Seeks Metro Council Seat CENTRAL - Hello, my name is economic development, that I have of a property tax. The City of Cen- Aaron Moak. I am a candidate for successfully remained in business. tral runs on a 2.5 cent sales tax with Metro Council District 4. I am a As a member of the Metro Coun- a surplus of over $10 million and a life-long resident of Central. As a cil, I will pledge to give back by rainy day fund that totals a year of young man, I loved watching my helping and assisting business own- expenditures for the city. With the father serve the community. At age ers in Baton Rouge and the sur- nearing of the inception of the City 13 when I told my father I wanted rounding areas. While I look for- of St. George, it will be important to to become a Jr. Firefighter for the ward to bringing new, innovative address the EBR Parish budget. The Central Fire department, it did not businesses to the parish, I will also city should create two budgets. One surprise him. I spent my high school help business owners who have including the St. George area and career studying, playing in the Cen- been a part of the Baton Rouge area one not including the St. George tral High band, and volunteering for many years. As your council area. St. George has taken the steps side by side with my father. It was representative, I will make it my that allow them to create their own at this time that I began to develop personal mission to help our Baton city. If a judge declares these steps a deep-rooted passion for service. Rouge area businesses. are legal, we will see a major change After graduation, I continued vol- Disaster Relief. Rebuilding and in EBRP. With the right leadership unteering at the fire department and restoring isn’t easy, so it takes sup- and proper planning this change can began a side job of helping friends port of the community and elected be a positive restructuring for all. repair their computers. Well, you officials who make it a priority. In Planning and Zoning. I have know what they say, often people 2016, I saw the worst natural di- served on the Planning and Zoning choose a career path from their hob- saster hit our Central area. The (P&Z) Commission for the City of bies and experiences, and I did. unnamed storm that occurred in Central Councilman Aaron Moak Central. As a Planning and Zoning Business Owner. I decided to August of 2016 devastated our com- member we look at all aspects of a open my own business, Computer munity. With my training and expe- to make sure these projects remain development and plan accordingly. Evolutions, and I am excited to say rience in public safety and natural a top priority in EBR Parish. As a We also plan and approve according this year we are celebrating our 25th disasters, it didn’t take long for me council member for the City of Cen- to the master plan. Anniversary. As I was immersed in to begin aiding in the disaster relief tral, we knew we had to look into When ensuring future success the business world, my heart for effort for our community. ways to maintain drainage channels for EBR Parish, planning will be serving others continued to grow to Drainage. Baton Rouge and its and systems in the city. Therefore, a vital step in the success of Baton new opportunities. I saw this new surrounding areas took a hard hit the council unanimously voted Rouge. Within the next four years, business adventure as an opportu- in the Flood of 2016, one that when to add close to $1 million toward we will have an opportunity to rec- nity to serve in a larger capacity. given the opportunity, I made it a maintaining local channels. This reate the image and structure of Ba- So, I joined the Central Chamber priority to work on steps to push program has allowed us to explore ton Rouge. I’m convinced that the of Commerce. During my time with for major drainage projects in East the much needed maintenance work experience I bring to the table will the Chamber of Commerce, I was Baton Rouge Parish. As a council in the city. If elected, I would like to allow for a smooth transition and elected to the Board of Directors we appropriated $4 million toward discuss a similar funding ordinance successful tomorrow. and have worked to enhance local Beaver Bayou and Blackwater Bay- for the parish level. What do I offer that other can- businesses and promote best prac- ou drainage projects. The widening, Budgeting. In 2008, I was elect- didates do not? Experience and tices to help all businesses grow. snagging and dredging of the chan- ed as part of the first council for the knowledge! Economic Development. 25 nels are a joint endeavor with Eat City of Central. One of the biggest I am asking you to strongly con- years ago, I saw a need in our com- Baton Rouge Parish. The work has jobs during this time was to create sider the job description and my munity, and I took a step in faith been approved, funds have been ap- a sustainable city budget. We felt qualifications and make the best de- to open a business and address the propriated, and currently the Corps it was important to make sure our cision for the future of East Baton need. It was with help from others, is studying these channels. I have citizens were given the needed ser- Rouge Parish. Vote Aaron Moak for who believe in the importance of the knowledge and the experience vices while not adding the burden Metro Council in District 4 VoteVote MatthewMatthew McCoyMcCoy NovemberNovember 33 EBREBR MetroMetro CouncilCouncil DistrictDistrict 44 Matthew McCoy Stands For • Law and Order • Full Support of Law Enforcement • Right to Keep and Bear Arms • Conservative Christian Values • Pro-Life • No New Taxes • Control Spending Commitment, Experience and Service • Serving as Committee Member and Vice Chairman for ASME RTP-1 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) • Involved in Little League Tournament Travel Baseball • Avid Sportsman • Married to Frances McCoy for 35 Years

225-603-9875 • [email protected] Matthew McCoy Facebook: @MatthewMcCoyEBRMetroCouncilDistrict 4 HonestHonest •• CommittedCommitted •• DedicatedDedicated •• ChristianChristian 12 CENTRAL CITY NEWS November 2020 Central Wildcats Rise to 4-0 after Rain-Soaked 30-22 Win at Denham

Central quarterback #13 Jonathan Swift waits for the snap (left). #5 Pierce Patterson had an awesome night against the Yellow Jackets (left/center). #6 Josiah Rankins with a touchdown for the Wildcats (center). Great catch by #1 Juan Banks (right/center). #3 Malik Hillard (right)

Touchdown by #5 Pierce Patterson(left) Wildcat defense brings on the pressure (left and left/center). #48 Ashton Constintin puts the heat on Denham’s quarterback for a safety (center). The Wildcats and the Yellow Jackets fight it out on the goal line (right/center). Central fans cheered on the Wildcats despite the weather conditions (right).

Wildcat defense #45 Tyler Scott and #49 Richard Bethly (left). #27 In a fake punt Gage Evans attempts a 2 point conversion (left/center) #2 DeVeawan Armstead receives congratulations after his interception that put a TD on the board for the Wildcats (center). #45 Tyler Scott with a tackle. (right/center). #2 DeVeawan Armstead’s TD (right).

Cheerleaders and student section at the kickoff (left). #12 Tyler Heil and line coach Justin Hutchinson (left/center). Wildcat coaches donned shirts honoring Yellow Jacket player Remy Hildago (center). Student section bring on the spirit. #6 Josiah Rankins with a Wildcat touchdown (right/center). #54 Grant Dunn( right). 2020 Central High Football • Broadcast LIVE by Central City News on Facebook Award-Winning Photography by Jolice Provost of Central City News November 2020 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 13 Central Wildcats Rise to 4-0 after Rain-Soaked 30-22 Win at Denham

Central at Central at 2020 Central High Football • Broadcast LIVE by Central City News on Facebook Denham Denham Oct. 23, 2020 Oct. 23, 2020 Award-Winning Photography by Jolice Provost of Central City News PART I PART II 14 CENTRAL CITY NEWS November 2020

NATION’S TOP KRISPY KREME STORE RE-OPENS after construction of an entirely new store at the corner of Plank Road and Hollywood. The store won the national Krispy Kreme sales contest before closing in Spring 2019 and has had continuous lines since re-opening in May 2020. Johanna Landreneau Speaks to City Council CENTRAL - Attorney Johanna “I have practiced law for over 27 Landreneau spoke to the Central years representing businesses and City Council last week. Here are families. We need Court of Appeal excerpts from her remarks: judges that have actual Court of “Thank you Mr. Mayor and Appeal experience. I am a pro-life Council members for allowing me Christian who believes our Consti- to speak tonight. tutional rights and freedoms need to “My name is Jo- be protected. I am not a politician. I hanna Landreneau am a qualified and experienced law- and I am a can- yer. didate for Judge “Amy Coney Barrett was a pro- on the 1st Circuit fessor before President Trump ap- Court of appeal. pointed her as a 7th Circuit Court of “I am the only Appeal judge. She had prior Court endorsed candi- of Appeal experience in a law firm date by the Re- and as a clerk for Justice Scalia han- publican Party of Johanna dling Court of Appeal issues. She EBRP and the only Landreneau was not a judge before she became Republican who has handled cases a Court of Appeal judge. In fact, in the Court of Appeal and Louisi- neither was Judge McClendon be- ana Supreme Court. fore she became a judge on the 1st “The other Republican has never Circuit Court of Appeal. handled a case in the Court of Ap- “Amy Coney Barrett did have peal. In addition, I have handled Court of Appeal experience, and so twice as many cases in the Court of do I. That is the real experience that Appeal as the Democrat candidate. matters.”

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Google 10 Other States mary avenues through which users has foreclosed any meaningful access search engines, and thus the search competitor from gaining vi- internet, by requiring that Google tal distribution and scale, eliminat- In Complaint to be set as the default or exclusive ing competition for a majority of search engine on billions of mobile search queries in the United States, Restore Market devices and computers worldwide. Landry’s office said. By restricting BATON ROUGE - Today, Louisi- In particular, the complaint alleges competition in search, Google’s ana Attorney General Jeff Landry that Google has unlawfully main- conduct has harmed consumers – along with the U. S. Department tained monopolies in search and by reducing the quality of search, of Justice and ten other state At- search advertising by: lessening choice in search, and im- torneys General – filed a civil an- • Entering into exclusivity peding innovation, he said. By sup- titrust lawsuit in the U.S. District agreements that forbid preinstalla- pressing competition in advertis- Court for the District of Columbia tion of any competing search ser- ing, Google has the power to charge to prevent Google from unlawfully vice. advertisers more than it could in a maintaining monopolies through • Entering into tying and other competitive market and to reduce arrangements that force preinstal- Atty. Gen. Jeff Landry Sues Google the quality of the services it pro- anticompetitive and exclusionary for Alleged Anti-Trust Violations practices in the search and search lation of its search applications in vides them, the complaint said. advertising markets. prime locations on mobile devices The antitrust laws are supposed Through filing the lawsuit, Lou- “Google has grown into a big and make them undeletable, re- to protect the free market econo- isiana seeks to stop Google’s an- tech monopoly that has stifled gardless of consumer preference. my and forbid monopolists from ticompetitive conduct and restore competition. Without competition, • Entering into long-term agree- engaging in anticompetitive prac- competition for American consum- we do not have capitalism; and ments with Apple that require tices. They also empower the At- ers, advertisers, and all companies without capitalism, we do not have Google to be the default – and de torney General as parens patriae now reliant on the internet economy. America. So I am proud to join facto exclusive – general search on behalf of Louisiana citizens to Google is a limited liability com- Attorney General Bill Barr in this engine on Apple’s popular Safari bring cases to remedy violations pany organized and existing under fight for America,” said AG Jeff browser and other Apple search and restore competition. the laws of the State of Delaware, Landry. tools. Decades ago, USDOJ’s and a and is headquartered in Mountain As one of the wealthiest com- • Using monopoly profits to buy state Attorneys General coalition’s View, California. Google is owned panies on the planet with a mar- preferential treatment for its search case against Microsoft recognized by Alphabet Inc., a publicly traded ket value of $1 trillion, Google is engine on devices, web browsers, that the antitrust laws forbid anti- company incorporated and exist- the monopoly gatekeeper to the and other search access points, competitive agreements by high- ing under the laws of the State of internet for billions of users and creating a continuous and self-re- technology monopolists to require Delaware and headquartered in countless advertisers worldwide, inforcing cycle of monopolization. preinstalled default status, to shut Mountain View, California. Landry said. For years, Google has These and other anticompeti- off distribution channels to rivals, The participating state Attor- accounted for almost 90 percent tive practices harm competition and to make software undeletable. neys General represent Louisiana, of all search queries in the United and consumers, reducing the abil- The complaint alleges that Google Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Ken- States and has used anticompeti- ity of innovative new companies to is using similar agreements itself tucky, Indiana, Mississippi, Mis- tive tactics to maintain and extend develop, compete, and discipline to maintain and extend its own souri, Montana, South Carolina, its monopolies in search and search Google’s behavior, Landry said. dominance. and Texas. Jordan Piazza on Issues in Mayor’s Race Continued from Page 9 your term as Mayor-President? ed, I would oppose the suit chal- way belonging to the city? Q. Open Carry. Do you support A. Jordan Piazza YES lenging the incorporation. No A. Jordan Piazza YES strengthening Louisiana’s Open Q. Roll Forward. Will you op- Mayor-President should sue con- Q. Equity for Inner City. Will Carry law? pose local governmental entities in stituents who are exercising their you insure that residents of North A. Jordan Piazza YES East Baton Rouge rolling forward right for annexation within current Baton Rouge and other areas of Q. Concealed Carry. Do you sup- property taxes without a vote of legal boundaries. the inner city are provided nor- port Louisiana’s Concealed Carry the people? Q. Work with St. George. Will you mal city services including regu- Law? A. Jordan Piazza YES work cooperatively with the lead- lar and efficient collection of gar- A. Jordan Piazza YES Q. Special Taxes. Will you sup- ers of St. George to insure a smooth bage and trash and maintenance of Q. Do you support Louisiana’s port legislation to require that transition for the new city? curbs, gutters, and grass on neutral Shoot the Burglar law? agencies such as BREC, CATS, A. Jordan Piazza YES grounds and rights of way belong- A. Jordan Piazza YES and the Library Board, go to the Q. Defunding Police. Will you ing to the city? Q. Privacy. Will you oppose ef- Metro Council for two-thirds ap- oppose efforts to defund the police A. Jordan Piazza YES forts by local, state or federal proval before being allowed to and instead prioritize police and Q. Blighted Property. Will you government to monitor private submit tax increases or new taxes first responder funding as one of enforce applicable codes to remove communications by American citi- to the voters? the highest priorities of the City- abandoned and blighted commer- zens without a warrant signed by A. Jordan Piazza YES Parish government? cial buildings in the City of Baton a judge particularly describing the Q. Carbon Tax. Will you oppose A. Jordan Piazza YES Rouge, including in North Baton person, place, and lawful reason any legislation that requires East Q. Freedom of Choice. Will you Rouge and other areas of the in- for the search and seizure? Baton Rouge Parish, the State of support the right of Baton Rouge ner city, on a scheduled basis, so as A. Jordan Piazza YES Louisiana or U.S. to reduce its ener- Police officers and firefighters to to complete removal within your Q. Right to Property. Will you gy consumption, including a carbon live wherever they choose? four-year term of office? oppose further infringements on tax, or Cap and Trade legislation? A. Jordan Piazza YES A. Jordan Piazza YES the Right to Property? A. Jordan Piazza YES Q. Renaming Streets. Will you Q. New Bridge Over Amite. Will A. Jordan Piazza YES Q. Border Wall. Do you support oppose efforts to rename Baton you prioritize construction of a Q. Right to Life. Will you sup- building a border wall? Rouge roads and streets, except as bridge across the Amite connect- port the right to life and oppose the A. Jordan Piazza YES provided by City-Parish ordinanc- ing Hooper Road to Watson, which judge-invented notion that abor- Q. Sanctuary City. Will you make es, upon petition by a majority of traffic studies show would remove tion is a constitutional right? sure that Baton Rouge does not be- the residents of the street involved? 25,000 cars a day off I-12, Florida A. Jordan Piazza YES come a Sanctuary City? A. Jordan Piazza YES Blvd., and Magnolia Beach Rd.? Q. Fairness Ordinance. Will you A. Jordan Piazza YES Q. Columbus Statue. Will you A. Jordan Piazza YES oppose the “Fairness Ordinance”, Q. Neighborhood Schools. Will support keeping the statue of Q. Opening the Parish. Will you which would give a special status you support neighborhood schools Christopher Columbus downtown? pledge not to exercise any authority or privilege based on sexual orien- in public education? A. Jordan Piazza YES to close businesses or order mask- tation? A. Jordan Piazza YES Q. Beautification. Will you make ing as the current Mayor-President A. Jordan Piazza YES Q. City of St. George. Now that beautification of the City of Baton purported to do? Q. Right to Work. Will you sup- the voters of the proposed City of Rouge a priority? A. Jordan Piazza YES. If the port preserving Louisiana’s right St. George have voted to incorpo- A. Jordan Piazza YES Governor and the Mayor-President to work law? ration, will you actively oppose Q. Maintenance. Will you make do not open this parish for busi- A. Jordan Piazza YES the suit challenging the incorpora- sure the City-Parish properly ness, I will open the parish the first Q. Tax Increases. Will you oppose tion? maintains curbs, gutters, and grass day I am sworn in — Jan. 1st! We any and all tax increases during A. Jordan Piazza YES if elect- on neutral grounds and rights of will not have a mask mandate. 16 CENTRAL CITY NEWS November 2020 November 2020 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 17

Undefeated Record on the Line Detailing by Dianne 225-803-7719 Car Detailing Inside and Out And whatever you do, in word Central Wildcats Inside: Deep Clean • Vacuum and Stream or deed, do everything in the Clean Carpet and Seats name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father Out: Hand Wash • Wax • Hand Buff through him. Colossians 3:17 Pressure Washing Host Scotlandville Houses • Trailers • Driveways Zachary High, Central’s biggest ri- val, will invade Wildcat Stadium References Available Flower Bedding & Weeding Too! 2020 Central High on Nov. 6. Varsity Football Schedule Oct 1 Belaire W 59-6 Oct 7 Southern Lab W 47-7 Oct 16 Plaquemine W 21-12 Oct 23 DSHS W 30-22 Oct 30 Scotlandville H Nov 6 Walker A Nov 13 Zachary A Nov 20 Live Oak H Head Coach: Sid Edwards Principal: Brandon LaGroue BATON ROUGE — The Central High Wildcats will put their undefeated 4-0 record on the line this Friday night when the Wildcats host 4-5A rivals, the Scotlandville High Hor- nets. The Hornets, also 4-0, are ranked 5th in Louisiana 5A football, while Central is ranked No. 20. Both teams are 1-0 in district competition. Their only common opponent is Southern Lab. The Wildcats beat the Kittens 47-7, while Scotlandville beat Southern Lab 50-13. Last week, Central traveled to Denham Springs where lightning and a severe thunderstorm almost resulted in the game being can- celled. With 40 seconds left in the 2nd quarter, the score was tied 7-7. Central had second down on the Denham Springs’ two-yard line. A touchdown seemed almost in- evitable. But just as the Wildcats were about to go for the score that would put them ahead, a flash of lightning worried officials, and they called a 30-minute pause in play. Not long afterwards, the light rain became a deluge. The skies opened wide! The rain seemed to go on forever. After a delay of 90 minutes, it ap- peared the refs were about to call the game, but they gave it a few more minutes, and the storm passed. Central got off to a good start in the second half and roared to a healthy lead. However, the Yel- low Jackets made a comeback. By the end of the 4th quarter, Denham Springs had narrowed the lead to 30-22, before time ran out. After Scotlandville, No. 3-ranked 18 CENTRAL CITY NEWS November 2020 Early Voting Massive, Unprecedented In Central, Throughout EBR, State LOUISIANA • STATEWIDE • Early and Absentee Voting Nov. 3, 2020 Election

RECORD-SETTING EARLY VOTING — More than 11,000 voters cast their ballots at the Central Library on Joor Road during early voting Oct. 16 to 27. Parishwide, more than 98,000 voters went to the polls. people voted early across 11,616 Voters Cast the state. That’s an increase of 432,626 votes cast. Per- Ballots in Central centage wise, it represents an 81.3 percent increase in early During Early Voting voting in Louisiana. In East Baton Rouge Par- Woody Jenkins ish, early voting rose from Editor 48,908 votes cast in 2016 to 98,126 in 2020. That’s CENTRAL — Nationwide, 49,218 additional votes cast, more than 50 million vot- an increase of over 100 per- ers have already cast their cent. ballots in the Presidential Also in East Baton Rouge election coming up Tues- Parish, female voters went to day, Nov. 3. Here in Cen- the polls in far greater num- tral, 11,616 voters cast bal- bers than men. Statewide, lots at the Central Library. 57.7 percent of all early vot- However, many of those ers were female. were not from Central. A total of 58,402 women In Louisiana and espe- have voted so far, compared cially in East Baton Rouge to 39,589 men. As a result, Parish, early voting has ex- early voting has left the re- ploded. High interest in the maining pool of voters for Presidential election and an election day much more expansion of the time for male-oriented. early voting have resulted in Statewide, far more Dem- a doubling of early voting in ocrats have voted than Re- East Baton Rouge Parish. publicans. However, it is im- While statewide, the in- portant to note there are still crease in turnout is not as far more registered Demo- great as in East Baton Rouge crats than Republicans in Parish, it is nevertheless Louisiana and in East Baton breaking all records. Rouge Parish. Also, many In Louisiana, early voting white Democrats vote con- was held from Oct. 16 to Oct. servative. 27. In that period, 964,181 In East Baton Rouge Par- voters cast their ballots. That ish, the ratio of white to black is an increase from 2016 voters has changed slightly. when early voting lasted In 2016, 28,788 whites par- eight days. In 2016, 531,555 ticipated in early voting compared to 18,038 blacks and 2,082 of other races. As a EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH • Early and Absentee Voting • Nov. 3, 2020 Election result, 58.9 percent of early voters were white, 36.9 percent were black, and 4.3 percent were of other races. In 2020, 54,276 whites voted early, 38,719 blacks, and 5,131 other. That means 55.3 percent of early voters were white, 39.5 percent were black, and 5.2 percent were of other races. Voter registration in East Baton Rouge Parish is 148,092 white, 130,386 black, and 17,155 other. That means 50.1 percent are white, 44.1 percent are black, and 5.8 percent are other. Therefore, while black participation is up, whites are still overperforming in voter turnout, at least in early voting. Statewide, the pool of voters remaining to vote on election day is much smaller than in the past. Statewide, there are now 3,054,334 voters, but 964,181 have already voted. In East Baton Rouge, there are 295,633 voters, and 98,116 have already voted. November 2020 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 19

Meet the Candidates Endorsed by Republican Party Congressman Graves, GOP Candidates At Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon

Judge Hunter Greene, Constable Carey Jenkins, Councilwoman Jen Racca, Constable Gordon Hutchinson, Councilman Dwight Hud- Congressman Garret Graves addresses son, Appeal court candidate Johanna Landreneau, Metro Council candidate Laurie Adams, JOP Larry Spencer, JOP Steven Sanders local Republicans at Café Américain.

Metro Council member Dwight Hudson Council candidate Laurie Adams Metro Council member Jen Racca Constable Carey Jenkins

Court of Appeal candidate Family Court Judge Hunter Greene Johanna Landreneau Justice of the Peace Larry Spencer Constable Gordon Hutchinson

District Judge candidate Eboni Rose Johnson addresses the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon. Although a Democrat, Rose Johnson was invited to speak to the group. Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon October 13, 2020 • Cafe Americain Video by Kim Powers • Photos by Jolice Provost 20 CENTRAL CITY NEWS November 2020 Central Private Homecoming Court Carleigh Shaffer Crowned Queen

2020 CENTRAL PRIVATE HOMECOMING COURT - (1st row, left to right) Kayla Reid, Lauren Dale, Homecoming Queen Carleigh Shaffer, and Sadie Fontenot, Standing on each end of the first row are Home- 2019 Homecoming Queen Danille Lofstrom and coming Court Legacy Pages, Finn Shaffer and Avery Hunt. (2nd row) Anna Claire Gremillion, Melody 2020 Homecoming Queen Carleigh Shaffer Pennington, Landry McEachern, Makenna Gregoire, Cloey Brown, and Katelyn Easley

Freshman Maid Sophomore Maid Junior Maid Senior Maid Homecoming Queen Anna Claire Gremillion Cloey Brown Landry McEachern Lauren Dale Carleigh Shaffer

Senior Maid Senior Maid Freshman Maid Junior Maid Sophomore Maid Sadie Fontenot Kayla Reid Katelyn Easley Makenna Gregoire Melody Pennington

2020 Central Private Homecoming Queen and Court Photos by Selser’s Photography November 2020 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 21 22 CENTRAL CITY NEWS November 2020 November 2020 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 23 24 CENTRAL CITY NEWS November 2020

Thank You, Central, for Your Support in Winning Special Election; Please Help Me Again Nov. 3rd

Full Term Primary Election, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020

District Judge 19th Judicial District • Pro-Life • Pro-Family Proud U.S. Army Captain • Pro-Traditional Marriage and Veteran of Desert Storm, Iraq, and • Crime Fighter Afghanistan Wars • Pro-Military, Pro-Veteran (enlisted as a private E-1and rose to Captain)