Istrouma Journal Celebrating the Past and Building the Future of North Baton Rouge
June 2017 • Vol. 1, No. 3 • 16 Pages • Circulation 18,000 • 50,000 online • www.IstroumaJournal.com • 225-261-5055 Jeremy Gradney to Lead Indians
Indians’Istrouma’s Goal: State 4A Football Coach Championship Football ated from Woodlawn High Woody Jenkins Editor, Istrouma Journal School and Southern Uni- versity. He has coached at BATON ROUGE — Istrouma both the high school and High School has hired Jer- collegiate levels. He was emy Gradney to be the an assistant coach at Be- school’s new head football laire, defensive coordina- coach when it re-opens in tor at Capital, head coach August after being closed at Mentorship, and strength since 2014. Gradney will coach at Southern Univer- have responsibility for re- sity. Coach Gradney and creating the school’s foot- his wife have one daughter ball program. Istrouma had and a son on the way. one of the top football His mother passed away teams in the state for many when he was very young, Jenkins Woody by Photo years and nine state cham- and his father raised him and pionship teams, but foot- his three siblings. His dad ball ended when the school See COACHING on Page 16 NEW ISTROUMA football coach Jeremy Gradney with Istrouma football from 1962 State Championship closed. Other new coaches are: • Xavier Johnson, assis- tant football coach • Demetrius White, girls How Supt. Drake Found $24 Million BATON ROUGE — A major all being done without a tax Istrouma Journal, Supt. version of antiquated heat- basketball coach construction program is increase. Drake said, “Basically, we ing and cooling systems to • Bill Umstetter, baseball going on at Istrouma High Many voters are asking have been able to pull the more modern equipment. coach School to enable the his- how was that possible? funds out of two years of That will still be done but • Shirnell Jackson, girls toric North Baton Rouge Basically, it all goes back summer projects that nor- two years later. track coach school to re-open on August to careful planning and mally go for maintenance Supt. Drake said he still • Andrés Serna, wrestling 15 in time for the school’s some major economies by plus by saving a bit here needs to find about $4 mil- coach 100th anniversary. Supt. Warren Drake and and a bit there. We also got lion to renovate the Annex • Ebony Noah-Williams, Total cost: $24 million the East Baton Rouge Par- $900,000 from the state.” at Istrouma, which will pro- volleyball coach One of the amazing things ish School Board. The biggest single sav- vide permanent space for Coach Gradney gradu- about the project is that it is In an interview with the ings was deferring the con- Istrouma Middle School. Istrouma Enrollment Already at 430 9th-10th Graders Only; How to Enroll 1,000 Expected by 2019 In Istrouma BATON ROUGE — New Is- these students attended Be- High School trouma High School prin- laire High School in 2016- BATON ROUGE — Enroll- cipal Reginald Douglas has 2017, while others residing ment for Istrouma High officially been on the job in 70805 are leaving a num- School is continuing in only a couple of weeks but ber of public and private Room 156 at Winbourne he has already hired most of schools in order to attend Elementary School, lo- the faculty and staff for the Istrouma. cated at 4503 Winbourne North Baton Rouge school, One parent said, “We want Ave. or for information, which is set to re-open on our child to get his diploma call 508-4549. August 15. from Istrouma because it Enrollment for Istrou- ma Middle Magnet is at Istrouma will be open to has a good name!” McKinley Middle Mag- 9th and 10th graders during The surge in enrollment net , 1550 Eddie Robin- the 2017-2018 school year. has Mr. Douglas and other son. For information, call On Tuesday, June 6, the staff members very opti- 389-0089. It is open for school’s administrative staff mistic. They had wondered students parishwide with opened a temporary office See THREE on Page 16 a 2.5 GPA who score Ba- in Room 156 at Winbourne ISTROUMA administrators will sic or higher in English, Elementary School and be- include (left to right) Yolanda language arts, and math. gan registering students for Brown-Matthews, school coun- Office hours are 7 a.m. this fall. By Tuesday, June selor; Sandra Moore, executive to 5 p.m. from Monday 13, staff members had al- school secretary; Brian Foreman, Jenkins Woody by Photo to Thursday at both loca- ready enrolled 430. Most of assistant principal, and Pamela tions. Talbert, dean of students. 2 Thursday, June 22, 2017
COMMUNITY PRESS, LLC CAPITAL CITY NEWS CENTRAL CITY NEWS & & South Baton Rouge Journal Vol. 26 • No. 6 The Leader Vol. 20 • No. 6 • CCN No. 401 910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
910 North Foster Drive Vol. 1 • No. 3 Istrouma Journal Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone (225) 261-5055 • Entire contents © 2017 Email stories and photos to [email protected] Published Monthly on the first Thursday of each month The Leader was founded April 30, 1998. The Central City News was founded April 21, 2005. They merged May 4, 2006. The South Baton Rouge Journal began publication in 1989. It went on hiatus in 2008 during its 20th year of publication. The Journal resumed publication as the Capital City News on Aug. 16, 2012, with Vol. 21, No. 1. Istrouma Journal began April 6, 2017 Editor & Publisher Woody Jenkins Business Manager Jolice Provost Account Executive Kim Powers
Member, Louisiana Press Association and Chamber EBR Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Friday before publication $18 a year by subscription in advance • $25 a year outside East Baton Rouge Popular miniature railroad at the Baton Rouge Zoo near Baker Another Wacky Idea from Secretive Billion-Dollar BRAF Will BREC Move Zoo to Iberville Parish Line? parish. That particular site would So now the $110 million plan to Unelected Rulers also isolate the zoo from the Inter- uproot the Baton Rouge Zoo from state. It is 8.6 miles of tough traffic North Baton Rouge and send it per- congestion and at least 20 minutes haps as far away as the Iberville Exercising Undue driving time from L’Auberge to I-10 Parish line is in the hands of the at Essen. Board of Commissioners of BREC Influence in EBR Moving the Baton Rouge Zoo out of North Baton Rouge is an- while the unelected BRAF tries to Woody Jenkins other wacky brainchild of the super call the shots from the sidelines. Editor wealthy secretive group known as the North Baton Rouge and fiscal Baton Rouge Area Foundation. With conservatives may complain but BATON ROUGE — Now the Board more than $1 billion in assets and let’s face it, too often BRAF has the of Commissioners of BREC is con- a real estate empire, the ostensibly money and makes the rules! sidering a plan to move the Baton non-profit, non-political BRAF calls Rouge Zoo from its home in North many of the shots in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge to a site in the south- BRAF never met a tax it didn’t ern part of the parish, possibly near like. In fact, BRAF was the chief Four BR Area L’Auberge Casino on the Iberville architect of Kip Holden’s $1 bil- Parish line — 22.7 miles and at least lion Alive Riverfront tax, the CATS Republicans Join 34 minutes from the zoo’s present tax, the Council on Aging tax, and home near Baker. the mental health tax, which would Dems on Budget It would be a major blow to North have gone to BRAF’s coffers. BRAF BATON ROUGE — Four Baton Baton Rouge and would put the zoo is the big player behind the opposi- Rouge area Republican lawmakers far from the population center of the tion to incorporation of St. George broke ranks with their Republican Entrance to Baton Rouge Zoo colleagues to support the state bud- Baton Rouge Area Foundation Agenda for Capital City and the Southeast school district. get proposed by Democratic Gov. BRAF was also the architect of the John Bel Edwards. They were: Kip Holden’s $1 billion “Alive” Riverfront tax • CATS tax • The Gay Rights “Fairness” ordinance • Rep. Franklin Foil “Fairness” Gay Rights Ordinance • Council on Aging tax • rejected by the Metro Council. • Rep. Kenny Havard BRAF Mental Health tax • Opposition to Incorporation of St. As BRAF CEO John Davies says, • Rep. Barry Ivey George • Move BR Zoo to Iberville Parish line. “We’ve helped “We’ve helped in a small way to • Rep. Rogers Pope advance a progressive [left-wing] The bill passed 56-46 and in a small way to advance a progressive agenda for Baton agenda for Baton Rouge!” Indeed crushed the more conservative plan Rouge,” said John Davies, CEO, BRAF. they have! developed by House Republicans. Small Business Directory • Shop Local Auto Glass Dirt Work Furniture Good Furniture That Lasts Nicholas and Maisie Lovett General Sand & Gravel Co. Limestone, Gravel, Mason Sand, Clay, Top Soil, Advertise Riversilt, Crushed Concrete, Tractor Work, FURNITURE & GALLERY Swimming Pool Demo & Fill-In Wind Shield Repair & Replacement FENCING 7330 Florida Blvd. in We Come to You • 225-791-7440 225-261-3953 225-926-0250 Besse & Sons Fencing Wood, Chainlink, New Fencing Business Automotive andElectrical Repair Work Lawn Care North - Airline & 225-380-9555 Directory Choctaw FREESimple ESTIMATES Electric PRO CUTS 225-927-2311 Installation of All Electrical Work Mowing & Trimming • Tree Maintenance South - Airline Flower Bed Maintenance 3 months @ $50/mo Commercial • Residental No Contracts • Free Estimates & Cloverland Over 35 Years Experience • Any Size Job 6 months @ $47/mo 225-751-3656 Parking Lot Lights,225-921-2633 Security Lights, and Video 225-614-7496 9 months @ $45/mo Subscription Carpet Cleaning FENCINGFencing 12 months @ $42/mo BayouSteam Besse & Sons Fencing Call Carpet, Upholstery, Wood, Chainlink, New Fencing Central City News Tile & Grout Cleaning and Repair Work Capital City News Locally owned and operated 225-380-9555 $18 a year each 225-261-5055 225-955-6955 FREE ESTIMATES Call 225-261-5055 Thursday, June 22, 2017 3 Scalise: A Blue Collar Workhorse As He Fights for His Life, Scalise Is Remembered As Ordinary Guy With Pure Heart BATON ROUGE - When cable news networks car- ried the news on Thursday, June 15 that House Major- ity Whip Steve Scalise had been shot by an assassin targeting Republican Con- gressmen, many in Loui- siana were heartsick. They know Scalise as a friend and colleague who is well-liked in both parties. Two journalists associated with this newspaper, colum- nist Jeff Crouere and editor Woody Jenkins, wrote about JOINT TELEVISION APPEARANCE — Last spring, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (center) and former Rep. and newspaper editor the man they know. Woody Jenkins (left) were interviewed about the Presidential race by columnist and TV commentator Jeff Crouere on WGNO-TV. Jeff Crouere said, “I had the pleasure of meeting politics. He has a great and undue attention. He’s a hap- on it.” be exactly the kind of per- Steve Scalise at numerous genuine ability to connect py, friendly person who tries “Ironically, it never oc- son we need in Washing- political forums in the fall with voters. to get along with everyone. curred to me that he would ton, because he’s there for of 1995. Both of us were “After 12 years in the leg- He always has a good word run for Congress, much less one reason and one reason candidates for the Louisiana islature, Scalise was elect- and is open to everyone. become a leader in Con- only — to do right and serve Legislature. He was running ed to Congress in 2008 to He is sincere, hardworking gress. That’s because he the people of our country! to represent Jefferson Parish represent Louisiana’s 1st and genuine. If he tells you was not a political climber. Please keep praying for and I was running to repre- District. It did not take him something, you can count Over time, he has proven to Steve and his family!” sent Orleans Parish. Unfor- long to make an incredible tunately, I lost my election to impact. Within a few years, a seasoned politician named he was selected chairman Mitch Landrieu; however, of the Republican Study fortunately for the state of Committee, the conserva- Louisiana, Steve Scalise tive House caucus. Then, Thank You for the Love You Have Shown won his election as a state in 2014, just six years after legislator. It was the start of being elected to Congress, for Our Son, Father, Husband an amazing political career Scalise was elected to the that is nowhere near over.” third highest ranking posi- — James David — “From that early start, it tion, House Majority Whip. was obvious Steve Scalise “There is no doubt that was destined for higher of- this happy warrior will soon fice. He has tremendous be back in the halls of Con- energy and boundless en- gress. Throughout his ca- thusiasm for politics. He is reer, Scalise has maintained one of the best campaigners good friendships across the in the history of Louisiana political spectrum. In this age of divisive partisanship, it is gratifying to know those relationships still exist. Our prayers are with Steve and all the innocent individuals in- jured as we wish all of them a very speedy recovery” Woody Jenkins said, “I feel awful about what hap- pened to Steve Scalise, per- haps because I know what a fine person he is. We served together in the Louisiana House from 1996-2000, when I was serving my last of seven terms and he was serving his first. We hit it off right away, in part because of our shared conservative Jeannie David values. He was for the right to life, the family, traditional values, controlling the size Jeannie David and cost of government, and protecting the free en- Suffers Mild terprise system. I had great admiration for him.” Heart Attack “Not many legislators read CENTRAL - Jeannie David the bills and do their home- suffered a mild heart attack work, but Steve does. He last Thursday. She was hav- brings a strong work ethic to ing massive chest pain and the Capitol. He is a blue col- went to hospital where she lar workhorse. He isn’t an had a heart cath, and they attorney but he studies the discovered the heart attack. bills and picks them apart. Miss Jeannie lost her hus- He loves his country, his band James a few weeks state, and his family, and he ago. Jeannie was able to is passionate about mak- go home Saturday and then ing a real difference. Steve Monday her son Chad and especially hates corruption grandson Austin took her and dishonesty. He is will- to Florida for a few days of ing to take a stand, alone if David’s Mobil rest and recuperation. necessary for what is right. Hooper at Joor Roads James and Jeannie David I always found him to be 225-262-7004 own David’s Tiger Mobil at down-to-earth and humble Hooper and Joor roads. — not flashy or trying to get 4 Thursday, June 22, 2017
See DEVALL on Page 14 YR’s Honor Conservative Legislators RINO’s Trouble Conservatives In Local GOP BATON ROUGE - The new Capital City Young Republican Club hon- ored four state legislators for the conservative stand they took on many of the important issues dur- ing the recent regular and special sessions of the Louisiana Legisla- ture. Those receiving Outstanding Legislator Awards were: • Sen, Bodi White (R-Central) • Rep. Rick Edmonds (R-Baton Rouge) • Rep. Valarie Hodges (R-Cen- tral) • Rep. Tony Bacala (R-Prairie- ville) Young Republican Club presi- dent Jonathan Davis said the four OUTSTANDING — Young Republicans honored Sen. Bodi White and Reps. Rick Edmonds, Valarie Hodges, and Tony Bacala. had been among the most prin- cipled and consistent conservative members of the legislators. In their remarks, several of the lawmakers warned that some “Re- publicans” in the legislature don’t vote like Republicans. Rather, they use the Republican label to get elect- ed and then vote with Democrats. YR president Jonathan Davis, Scott Wilfong, Matt Watson, Rick Edmonds, Tony Bacala, and Valarie Hodges Freedom Sunday June 25 Bellingrath Summer Program CENTRAL — Greenwell Springs CENTRAL — Bellingrath Hills Baptist Church wants to invite Summer Enrichment Program you to Freedom Sunday, start- will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. July ing at 10:30 a.m. June 25. Wor- 17-20 and 24-27. Registration is ship service, BBQ/food, games $40 plus $100 a week. Call 261- for all ages, and inflatables. 4093 or [email protected].
RESOLVE WITHOUT COURT
Scott Wilfong, candidate for state GOP chairman (center)
MEDIATE NOW Civil, Business, & Family Services Gain Closure Now! 225-385-7725 We Can Assist You With or Without an Attorney Low Rates • No Retainers 225-261-2995 DIVORCE • CUSTODY PROPERTY • SUCCESSIONS Lewis Wrecker Service, Inc. EMPLOYEMENT • WORKERS COMP Family Owned and Operated since 1956 AUTO ACCIDENTS • PRODUCT LIABILITY BUSINESS OF THE DECADE — James and Jeannine David were awarded the Central Remember When? Business of the Decade award in 2015 for their service to the community and great busi- SLIP & FALL ness practices. The award was sponsored by the Central City News. In the photo, the Lewis Cafe on award was presented by Central school board president Dr. David Walker. LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION Airline Highway Petitions • Wills • Contracts in the 1950’s 9555 Joor Road www.2MediateNow.com Central, LA 70818 LA-1000651049 You have tried the rest! Now USE the BEST! Thursday, June 22, 2017 5
Central’s Only Optical Boutique Owned & Operated by Parker Family of Central Professional Quality • Reasonable Prices • Hometown Service
Tracy, Niki, and Shawn Parker
Dr. Mary Vaughan PRESCRIPTIONS • EYE EXAMS • FRAMES • LENSES • SUNGLASSES Your Prescription Sunglasses Can Be Custom Tinted Bring in your doctor’s Our Best Deal! prescription or schedule an appointment with $ 95 Dr. Mary Vaughan at our office for an exam. Glasses with Single Vision Anti-Reflective Lenses48 Made While You Wait 421-1733 14790 Wax Rd Suite 107 City of Central
M-Th 10-7 • F-Sat 10-2 6 Thursday, June 22, 2017 Outstanding 1st Responders Honored BATON ROUGE — For more than 20 years, Sunrise Rotary Club of • East Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge has recognized an Emergency Medical Services - outstanding member on the staff of Paramedic Demerrius Slocum the first responder agencies in East • Louisiana State Police - Se- Baton Rouge Parish. Every year nior Trooper Adam Gaubert during its weekly meeting before • Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Memorial Day, Sunrise Rotarians Fisheries - Sgt. Darryl Galloway acknowledge the dedicated service • East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s of the men and women who protect Office - Deputy Brad Pino the citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish. At their May 25 Rotary meeting the following first responders - re ceived a plaque from their superior officer for their unselfish work: • Baton Rouge Fire Department, - Fire Equipment Operator David Landry • City Constable’s Office - Cpl. OUTSTANDING FIRST RESPONDERS — Shown (left to right) are Cpl. Perry Perry Stepter Stepter of the City Constable’s Office; Specialist Cass Mitchell of Probation and Pa- role District Office in Baton Rouge; paramedic Demerrius Slocum of East Baton Rouge • Probation and Parole District Parish Emergency Medical Services; Sgt. Darryl Galloway of Louisiana Department of Office - Baton Rouge, Specialist Wildlife and Fisheries; Fire Equipment Operator David Landry of the Baton Rouge Fire Summer Bible School Cass Mitchell Department; Cpl. Brad Barr of the Baton Rouge Police Department; Deputy Brad Pino of Berean Ministries • Baton Rouge Police Depart- the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, and Senior Trooper Adam Gaubert of Louisiana Wednesdays thru August 2 ment - Cpl. Brad Barr State Police. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Berean Ministries, 6565 Mor- gan Rd. will host a Summer Bible School for kindergarden through 5th grade. It’s free! Call Pam at 241- 2711 or the church at 261-1994. Vacation Bible School Zoar Baptist Church June 26 thru 30 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Themed Galactic Starveyors. VBS is open to K-6th Grade. Reg- ister online at www.zoarbaptist.org. For information or questions, call the church office at 261-3434. Vacation Bible School Fellowship Baptist Church July 9 thru 14 6 to 8:30 p.m. Operation Arctic VBS. Family Night 7 to 8:30 p.m. on July 14. 1st to 6th Grade and Adults! Nursery is provided to those attending the adult class. Register at https://fbc- ofcentral.myanswers.com/opera- tionarctic/ or at 261-8903. Vacation Bible School Blackwater United Methodist July 9 thru 11 5:30 to 8 p.m. “Camp Out - Getting S’more of Jesus” is theme. 4 years old before Sept. 30 to register in the preschool. Younger children can attend the nurs- ery. Crafts, games and fun. Regis- tration at www.blackwaterumc.org. Vacation Bible School Magnolia United Medhodist July 17 thru 19 9 a.m. to 12 Noon Join a free VBS at Magnolia Meth- odist, 16024 Greenwell Springs Rd. Cave Quest VBS is open to kids 4 to 11 years old. Call the church office at 261-2789 or email -child [email protected].
2017 CENTRAL HIGH GRADUATE Chance Atkins, congratulations! Thursday, June 22, 2017 7 School Days Are Over Until Mid-August
The boys pause for a photograph during morning recess at Central Intermediate School at the Central School Complex on Sullivan Road. SUMMER FUN IS IN FULL SWING BUT IT WON’T LAST FOREVER! In Central, students return on August 11, except for K and pre-K at Bellingrath. At Bellingrath, pre-K has mandatory Open House on Friday, Aug. 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. KindergartenPhotos by Jolice has Come-and-GoProvost Open House the Same Day from 3 to 5 p.m. AreAre YouYou WithinWithin FiveFive YearsYears ofof Retirement?Retirement?
If you are nearing retirement or already retired and need an opinion on managing Need a Second Opinion? your 401K, IRA, or savings, we can help! Ian James currently manages assets for 350 clients in Central.
Call for a Free Appointment to Discuss Your Assets and Your Options Serving Central Since 1994 • Member, Central Masonic Lodge 442 Served on Board of CABA and Central Chamber • MBA, LSU Ian James Capital Financial Group 8550 United Plaza Boulevard Suite 702 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225Wealth.com 225-261-9606 [email protected] Securities by licensed individuals offered through Investa- corp, Inc,. a registered broker/dear. Member, FINRA, SIPC. Advisory Services Offered through Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc. A SEC Registered Investment Advisory Firm.
CRPC , AAMS Ian E. James Financi®al advisor® 8 Istrouma Journal Thursday, June 22, 2017 New Istrouma High Faculty Meets for First Time in Anticipation of August 15 Opening
New Istrouma High School principal Reginald Douglas. Dean of Students Pamela Talbert
World geography teacher Angie Baker and husband Barry Istrouma librarian Laurie Scioneaux and fiance Ron Murray
Head baseball coach Bill Umstetter Steve Albarado who will teach English I Istrouma Community Liaison Marlon Cousin and son Bryce Istrouma High School Will Be Louisiana’s 1st Values-Based School and Will Stress Character Thursday, June 22, 2017 Istrouma Journal 9 New Istrouma High Faculty Meets for First Time in Anticipation of August 15 Opening
Assistant football coach Xavier Johnson Wrestling coach Andrés Serna will teach Istrouma Band Director Reggie Jackson will teach business computer applications. Civics and U. S. Government.
Lorenza Toussaint will teach ESS students. Principal Reginald Douglas and wife Deidra Bobby Cox will teach special needs students
ISTROUMA HIGH SCHOOL 3730 Winbourne Ave. Patricia Cooke (left) will teach Family & Consumer Science and Baton Rouge Zaveloa Banguel (right) will teach mathematics. LA 70805 Founded 1917 Re-Opening August 15, 2017 Watch Istrouma Return to Greatness Photos by Woody Jenkins
Volleyball coach Ebony J. Noah-Williams Istrouma band director Reggie Jackson with alumni Woody and Diane Jenkins and Carol Thomas, all of the Class of 1965. Ms. Thomas played in the band. Istrouma High School Will Be Louisiana’s 1st Values-Based School and Will Stress Character 10 Thursday, June 22, 2017 Rev. Dennis Terry Leading Resurgence at
Dr. Dennis Terry addressing the congregation (left) and at Milldale’s Easter egg hunt Congregation and visitors enjoying program prior to Milldale Easter egg hunt ZACHARY — Since it was founded 1 billion Bibles, including millions growth and development. up. He devoted himself to that by Rev. Jimmy Robertson more behind the Iron Curtain. Then in 2012, Rev. Terry was project for four years. than 50 years ago, Milldale Bap- In 1973, Rev. Dennis Terry vis- called to go in a different direction. Then last year, Brother Terry got tist Church has never been a typi- ited Milldale and fell in love with He went to Decatur, Alabama, to a call from Rev. Jimmy Robert- cal church. Located in a sparsely- it. In 1979, he was offered a posi- start a new church from the ground See MILLDALE on Page 11 populated area north of Central and tion with the church. That didn’t east of Zachary, Milldale was for work out, but Rev. Terry continued many years the center of a world- to have a soft spot in his heart for wide ministry. Among other things, Milldale. Years later, Rev. Terry be- it was one of the largest publish- came pastor at Greenwell Springs ers of Bibles in the world, having Baptist Church in Central, where printed and distributed more than he oversaw a period of tremendous
Milldale Baptist has strong programs for youth. * DEMCO-ology 101 * Check around & stay prepared! hurricane preparation checklist q 3-day supply of water & non-perishable food q Spare clothing, blankets and pillows q Toiletries, first-aid kit and prescription medicines q Special items/food for babies and the elderly q Special items for your pet including vaccination records, toys, food and a cage/crate q Flashlights, portable radio and extra batteries q Extra set of car keys, credit cards and cash q Important documents kept in a waterproof container or watertight plastic bag • Identification, copy of birth certificate, marriage certificate and Social Security card • Insurance documents and medical records • Bank account numbers, online passwords and log-in information • Emergency contact list q Emergency tools
/DEMCOLouisiana demco.org Thursday, June 22, 2017 11 Milldale Baptist Church North of Central
Milldale volunteers Hundreds participated in Milldale’s giant Easter egg hunt. Milldale Baptist is located in the most rural part of the parish. son wondering if he would many realized the popu- as far away as Hammond 91.5 FM and WPAE 89.7 Day. consider becoming pastor lar pastor had returned to and St. Francisville. FM. This will provide cov- Worship services are held at Milldale. Rev. Terry ac- the Baton Rouge area. In Milldale will house Zach- erage from Gonzales to just at 10:15 a.m. Sundays and cepted! He arrived at Mill- the year since he’s been at ary Christian School start- south of Jackson, MS. The at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. dale just before the August Milldale, Sunday morning ing August 9. Attendance is stations feature preaching, They are broadcast live 2016 floods. As a result attendance has grown from projected at 115 to 120. teaching, and music. on the radio stations and of the devastation, people 75 or 80 up to more than The church has also tak- Milldale holds camp meet- streamed on Facebook and were distracted and not 200. Members come from en responsibility for KPAE ings in March and Labor at www.milldale.org.
Freedom Sunday July 2nd Milldale Baptist Church 11950 Milldale Road • Zachary, LA 70791 TRUCKTRUCK STUFFSTUFF USA Sunday, July 2, 2017 4 p.m. Picnic • Hamburgers • Hot dogs Activities for children and teenagers 6 p.m. Military Flyover during National Anthem 8:30 p.m. Giant Fireworks Display
7 Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Sponsored by Republican Party of EBR 11:3011:30 ReceptionReception •• 1212 LunchLunch •• $19$19 “Like”“Like” CapitalCapital RepublicanRepublican CaféCafé AméricainAméricain •• 75217521 JeffersonJefferson Hwy.Hwy. on Facebook or go to NoNo ReservationReservation NecessaryNecessary CapitalRepublican.com
, Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 LunchLunch 12n12n $19$19 •• CaféCafé AméricainAméricain 75217521 JeffersonJefferson HighwayHighway Baton Rouge, LA 70806 www.ChamberEBR.com Eric Frank Photography 225-262-5500 20182018 CentralCentral High School SeniorsSeniors MakeMake SureSure YourYour Senior PortraitPortrait IsIs in n thethe Yearbook!Yearbook! Make Make an an AppointmentAppointment NOW WhileWhile YourYour ScheduleSchedule isis LessLess HecticHectic Seniors Call the Studio This Summer For an Appointment 12 Thursday, June 22, 2017 Central’s Great Birthday Bash July 15 CENTRAL — The 12th anniver- corner Hooper and Sullivan roads. great success. form their own city in April 2005. sary of the creation of the City of If the past is any indication, the It has been a difficult year for Incorporation officially occurred Central will once again be celebrat- year’s event will again be one of Central with a 1,000-year-flood in- on July 11, 2005, which some citi- ed this year with the great Central the premiere events held annually undating most of the city. But this zens call Central’s Independence Birthday Bash, including a giant in the City of Central. will be a time to celebrate the fact Day. The people of Central went fireworks display. The event will Mayor Jr. Shelton thanked that the vast majority of citizens to the legislature and proposed a be held from 5 to 10 p.m. on Sat- Amandy Moody for working so are well on their way to recovery. constitutional amendment to allow urday, July 15 at Wildcat Stadium, hard to make this year’s event a The people of Central voted to Central to form its own school sys- tem. That was approved by the leg- islature and voters statewide. The Central Community School Sys- tem officially took over the public schools in Central on July 1, 2007. The Birthday Bash will include • Concessions 5-10 p.m. • Activities and games 5-10 p.m. This will include bungee trampoline, rock wall, and games by BREC. • Photos with Princess Moana Way more mower for a All-around best value and Princess Ariel way better price Entertainment will include: ALL NEW! • 5 p.m. 90 Degrees West ALL NEW! • 6:45 p.m. The Chris LeBlanc The MZ Band Stronger, Magnum • 8:30 p.m. Ryan Broshear smoother, is far more • 10 p.m. Giant Fireworks Dis- more comfortable substantial in play and more ergonomic without build quality than other mowers People should bring lawn chairs sacrificing an ounce of power, strength in this price range and you’ll PRICES FROM PRICES FROM and ice chests. $ or performance—and the biggest $ immediately appreciate the rock- 4,499 engineering achievement wasn’t how 3,399 solid, all-steel welded construction, Everything is free for the entire or low APR financing. or low APR financing. Subject to change. much we added and upgraded, but that Subject to change. powerful engine and ‘too much fun to family. Destination and setup Destination and setup charges not included. charges not included. See your dealer for details. we didn’t add one bit to the price! See your dealer for details. call it work’ ride. 225-664-4036 MOW WITH AN ATTITUDE 22680 LA HWY 1032 Denham springs, LA Aquatics Therapy Changes Lives
Aquatics for Multiple Sclerosis, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Back Pain, Arthritis, Total Joint Replacement, and Fibromyalgia 92-Degree Pool Holds 10,000 Gallons of Bromine/Ozone Purified Water That is Gentler on Your Skin and Eyes. Pool Therapy is Excellent When You Have Multiple Problems at the Same Time. Great for Weight Loss When Exercise is Too Painful. Most Insurance Pays for Pool Therapy • 16’x15’x4’ for Most Therapy Sessions • 6’x4’x8’ for Deep Water Activities. Two Fast Lane Current Generators for Resisted Swimming or Running Call 225-261-7094 for Aquatics Appointment You Do Not Have to See a Doctor Before Your Appointment 13111 Hooper Road • Central, LA 70818 Thursday, June 22, 2017 13
Darian Edwards Tired of Drug Dealers, Black-on-Black Crime One Man with Courage Standing Against Evil Woody Jenkins Louisiana working man must make black man kills another black man, around once or twice and you will Editor up the shortage.” no one says anything, and that is see where it is.” • “Edwards Broome lawmak- far more common. I want to stand Edwards said he gets mostly a BATON ROUGE — Darian Edwards ers living the good life while poor up for all the people.” positive response, but while stand- is on a one-man crusade to rid neighborhoods are a cesspool of “I’m asking people to take a stand ing on the corner of North Foster North Baton Rouge of drug deal- crime and violence.” against drug dealing and for jobs, and Florida one afternoon, this re- ers, black-on-black crime, and il- Darian, who works full time, peace, and nonviolence!” he said. porter saw him attacked verbally legal foreign workers who take the spends much of his free time car- Edwards also has a message for and physically. A carload of young jobs of poor people. rying signs at the intersection of drug dealers. “You’re destroying women who stopped at the light So day after day, he carries signs North Foster and Gus Young, North your life with drugs and alcohol. pelted him with obscenities. protesting what is going on all Foster at Florida, downtown, and Don’t throw your entire life away.” A few minutes later, a panhand- around him. His signs say: on the campus of Southern Univer- He also challenged political er lunged at him with a knife. We • “I am a working man! Drug sty. leaders in Baton Rouge, saying videoed the attack, filed a report dealers, your drugs do more dam- In an interview, Edwards said, “You need to focus on getting jobs with City Police, and told them the age than a racist cop.” “When a white cop kills a black for our people and getting rid of video existed, but the police never • “Do not tolerate the evil of the man, everyone protests, but when a the drugs, murder, and theft. Drive contacted us again. drug trade.” • “After big business and for- eign workers pay no taxes, the Central’s Hometown Pharmacy Where You’re a Friend, Not a Number! Fast Convenient Service
DARIAN EDWARDS protests drug dealers, black-on-black crime, and foreign workers. Classifieds $6 for first 10 words. $10 for 11 to 20 words, $15 for 21 to 30 words. $20 for 31 to 40 You Can Count on Us to Care! words. $25 for one column inch classi- fied display ad. Call 261-5055. Must be paid in advance. To pay by credit card, go We offer a variety of vaccinations including, but not limited to: to www.centralcitynews.us and click “Pay Gardasil (HPV) • Menactra (Meningitis) Now” on the left. Then email ad copy to [email protected]. Or mail or Pneumovax 23 (Pneumonia) • Prevnar (Pneumonia) hand deliver check and ad copy to City News, 910 N. Foster, Baton Rouge 70806 Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis) • Zostavax (Shingles) CARE GIVER: I am an experienced caregiver looking for full or parttime shifts. I am respectful, and a very care- Vaccinations Given Mon-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. No Appointment Needed ing person, with much compassion. I and on Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! have over 12 yrs experience, and will have references upon interview. I have worked with patients who have a wide range of illnesses. I offer great skills, If a vaccine is not listed, please call to see if we can order it! I’m reliable, offer lite cleaning, person- *Price subject to insurance copays/deductibles/coverage al hygiene, cooking, laundry, appoint- ments. Please me call at 225-572-6018 FOR SALE: 16415 Paint Ave, $1,750 Cholesterol and A1C Test Available per month, 1,990 sq ft, 1 family resi- dent, 3 b/r, 2 baths, 3 car 2 story ga- BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! rage. Application/Credit/Background No Walk-ins, For Your Convenience check. To set up an appointment please email me @ [email protected] FOR SALE: House for sale, $330,000. Attention Coumadin Patients: NO FLOODING, 4BR, 2,572 sq ft on We Do PT/INR Testing Daily With No Appointment Needed 5 acres at 30911 Greenwell Springs Road, 70739. Call 936-701-2551 or 225-572-7504, send emails to maka- [email protected] FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACH- ER NEEDED (Baton Rouge, LA): Teach Turkish Lang. courses to sec. school students. Bachelors in Turkish Lang or rltd fld + 1 yr exp as Turkish Lang teacher at mid or high sch. Mail Our Pharmacist res.: Pelican Educational Foundation, 7600 Boone Ave., Baton Rouge, LA Can Compound 70808, Attn: HR, Refer to Ad#MS. NON-STERILE HELP WANTED: New salon opening MEDICATIONS! in Oak Point Shopping Center, Indus- try Salon. Experienced stylist wanted call Debbie Forbes 225-603-9971 or STORE HOURS: 13565 Hooper Road Jill Whittington 225-921-7945. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 3:00pm LIVE IN SITTER NEEDED: Expe- 262-6200 rienced drug free/non smoker caretaker Closed on Sunday needed (including lawn maintenance), $300 per month. Call 225-229-1393. 14 Thursday, June 22, 2017
2nd Graders Learn How Forefathers Lived Pioneer Day at Tanglewood Elementary
PIONEER DAY AT TANGLEWOOD gave students a chance to experience the life of their ancestors including the use of the straight razor and a clothes wringer.
TANGLEWOOD STUDENTS got to climb in a covered wagon, wear bonnets and straw hats, cook pioneer food, and design a quilt. CENTRAL — Students in the Cen- bers simply wouldn’t allow that to tral Community School System Pioneer Day at Tanglewood • Photos by Woody Jenkins happen. As a result, 2nd graders missed many school days because once again had the opportunity to of the flood last August. The- im flooded and had to be completely That almost resulted in the cancel- experience vignettes of the lives of pact was the greatest at Tangle- rebuilt. Some of the schools’ spe- lation of the Annual Pioneer Day their forefathers including cloth- wood Elementary School, which cial events had to be cancelled. at Tanglewood, but faculty mem- ing, food, and daily chores.
Upcoming Publication Dates & Themes Thursday, July 13 (Central’s 12th Anniversary) Thursday, August 17 (The Flood) SURF THE Thursday, Sept. 8 (Football Preview)
Y LAGOON LIBERT
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
111 Lobdell Ave. • 225-923-3202 LIBERTYLAGOON.COM 2321 Drusilla Lane Thursday, June 22, 2017 15
Newspaper Sponsorships Genealogy Central Wildcat Football North Baton Rouge Journal 1942-1951 Live TV Broadcast on Facebook No connection Presented by Central City News North Baton Rouge Journal Your Company Can Sponsor 1966-1973 Central High Football for $200 a Week Same Owner Exclusive Product Categories Istrouma Journal 2017-present One of Best Ways to Reach Central Call 225-921-8784 or 261-5055 The Leader Founded April 30, 1998
Central City News Founded April 21, 2005
Merged May 4, 2006
South Baton Rouge Journal Our Online mOrtgage 1989-2008 applicatiOn has 3 benefits Same Owner
Capital City News Others dOn’t. 2012-present
BATON ROUGE — Community Press, LLC, a Baton Rouge com- pany owned by Woody Jenkins, publishes three community news- papers here: • Central City News in the City Hit “send” on your application with of Central somebody else, and the waiting begins. Use • Capital City News in South Ba- Red River Bank Mortgage, and you instantly ton Rouge have Carolyn, Crystal and Jessie on your side. • Istrouma Journal in North Ba- Carolyn Ray ton Rouge Faster answers. Faster closings. Three people The total readership of the print with years of local experience—and ready to 225.928.8285 editions of the three newspapers is apply it to your mortgage. estimated at more than 45,000 with another 50,000 readers online. For information, call Communi- ty Press at 225-261-5055 or email redriverbank.net 225-923-0232 [email protected]
The Best Price In Roofing & Sheet Metal Services Crystal Casher Blanco’s Roofing 225.928.8215 & Sheet Metal LLC Serving Central and the Surrounding Area Since 1990
Our Top Priority Is Your Made in Louisiana. Made for Louisiana. Complete Satisfaction COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL 262-1980 Jessie Clark Fax 262-1981 • www.blancosroofing.com 225.928.8262 [email protected] 13653 Devall Road • Central, LA 70818 16 Istrouma Journal Thursday, June 22, 2017
Istrouma Prepares for August 15 Opening Most Key Personnel on Board at IHS
NEW ISTROUMA COACHES — Newly-appointed members of the Istrouma High School coaching staff include (left to right) Shirnell Jackson, head girls track coach; Jeremy Gradney, head football coach, and Demetrius White, head girls basketball coach. Istrouma will only compete at the freshman and JV levels for two years, according to the rules of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. Coaching Staff Begins to Take Shape Continued from Page 1 Istrouma High School and 10th graders this year was the first black athlete will be considered a new will also provide the coach- at Port Barre High School. school by the Louisiana ing staff and the school ad- The new Istrouma coach High School Athletic As- ministration the chance to said his top three goals sociation and will not be put in place strong academ- are, first, to build men of able to participate in var- ic standards for the athletes. ADMINISTRATORS — Istrouma High principal Reginald Douglas character who will become sity athletics for two years. In addition to his father, and Istrouma Middle School associate principal Dr. Tongelia Rowan. great husbands, fathers, However, it will be able to Coach Gradney said his and leaders in the commu- field freshmen and junior mentors include his coach- nity; second, focus on aca- varsity teams and compete es Dru Nettles, Benny Saia, Three Schools in Complex demic success, and third, against other schools in the Chad Germany, and Don- Continued from Page 1 way, and inside the Airline build one of the great foot- area. This fits well with Is- nel Hyde. what the public response Highway. Second is the ball programs in the state. trouma’s plans, because the During his one year at would be to Istrouma’s re- technological institute, a “There are limits to what school will only admit 9th Mentorship, the football opening. Istrouma was tak- career-oriented high school you can do with your and 10th graders during the team grew from 11 play- en over by the state in 2011 which is open to students hands, but your mind has 2017-2018 school year. It ers to 40. Coach Gradney and the state closed it in May from throughout the parish. no limits. That’s why aca- will add the 11th grade in developed the school’s first 2014 not because it was a Third is Istrouma Middle demic success is so impor- 2018-2019, and the 12th player to win a college foot- failing school — it wasn’t Magnet School (grades 5th tant,” he said. grade in 2019-2020. ball scholarship as well as — but because of low through 8th). “We use football to teach Coach Gradney said this four All-District players. attendance numbers. By Istrouma will offer a full character. Years from now, year-by-year phase in He was honored that one of the end of the 2014 school sports program. Varsity com- you probably won’t re- should work. “It would be the players asked him to be year, the school had fewer petition will begin in the member what happened in a mistake to have 9th and the godfather of his child. than 150 pupils, despite the fall of 2019. Eighth graders a particular game, but the 10th graders compete at the He said, “I feel blessed fact that it was the only pub- will be eligible to compete character you build during varsity level the first year. to be part of Istrouma High lic high school in an area of in varsity. these formative years will They need time to develop School, and I will do every- more than 30,000 people. serve you throughout your and mature,” he said. thing in my power to make Istrouma will add the 11th life,” he said. Working only with 9th Istrouma a great success!” grade in the fall of 2018 and the 12th grade in the fall of 2019. Its first graduating class will be in May 2020. Mr. Douglas said that if the current numbers hold up, the enrollment at Is- trouma by the fall of 2019 could be over 1,000 in grades 9 through 12. That would make Istrouma a large 4A high school. In January 2018, Istrou- ma Middle Magnet School is tentatively scheduled to move to the Istrouma High campus. However, the tim- ing of that move could con- ceivably be affected if Is- trouma High’s enrollment continues to surge. The Istrouma school com- NEW ISTROUMA FACULTY MEMBERS — New members of the Istrouma High School faculty gathered for a reception Saturday at the plex will actually include home of Istrouma alumni Woody and Diane Jenkins to meet and get to know one another. They were joined by several other local teachers. three schools. First is the Shown above are (1st row, left to right) Ebony J. Noah-Williams, Carolyn Davis, Kista Smith, librarian Laurie Scioneaux, Tonette Washington, traditional high school for Lorenza Toussaint, Angie Baker, Patricia M. Coxe, Zaveola Banguel, head football coach Jeremy Gradney, and coach Jonathan Austin (appli- students residing in the cant). (2nd row) Chanell Paten of Belaire, girls track coach Shirnell T. Jackson, Dean of Students Pamela Talbert, baseball coach Bill Umstetter, wrestling coach Andrés Serna, Steve Alvarado, assistant football coach Xavier Johnson, assistant principal Brian Foreman, band director Reggie area north of Choctaw Jackson, and principal Reginald Douglas. Attending but not shown were Marlon Cousin and Robert Cox. Istrouma alumni in attendance were Drive, east of Scenic High- Rochelle L. Elie, Carol Thomas, and Woody and Diane Jenkins.