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State Rep. Clif Richardson (left) with Congressman Bill Cassidy in 2011 Supreme Court BATON ROUGE — With the results of the Nov. 6 election still settling into people’s minds, candidates Candidates Lining Up to Seek who face runoff elections on Dec. 8 are realizing that the Decem- ber election, held in the middle of Richardson Seat in La. House Christmas holidays, will be a very John M. Guidry (D) Jeff Hughes (R) low turnout election where every — Court of Appeal — Several Well-Known vote will count. Clif Richardson to If the Nov. 6 election was pri- Officials Eye Race marily about the election for Presi- Step Down Jan. 3 CENTRAL — The expected res- dent and Mayor-President of East CENTRAL — State Rep. Clif ignation of State Rep. Clif Rich- Baton Rouge Parish, the Dec. 8 Richardson, a Republican who ardson has some elected officials runoff will be about judgeships. represents most of the City of considering whether to throw their Voters will choose between Central and part of Baton Rouge, hats into the ring. Democrats and Republicans in will resign from the Louisiana Metro Councilman Scott Wil- three critical races — Louisiana House of Representatives Jan. son, who was just reelected to a Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, 3, according to sources close to four-year term on the Council, said and Baton Rouge City Court. the legislator. Wednesday, “I haven’t spoken to See EARLY on Page 16 Richardson is reportedly at Clif in the past few days and am Gideon Carter (D) Mike McDonald (R) M.D. Anderson Cancer Center unaware of his plans. Our main in Houston, Texas, where he is concern is for his health right now. Early Voting — Baton Rouge City Court — undergoing treatment. Friends But if he did decide to resign, I of Richardson report that the would strongly consider the race.” Nov. 24 to Dec. 1 See REPORT on Page 2 See SEVERAL on Page 2 Marching into Tiger Stadium

T. Foxworth (D) Suzan Ponder (R) The Best Way to Make an Entrance To Tiger Stadium BATON ROUGE — While waiting along the guard rails to take pho- tos of the LSU Band marching into Tiger Stadium, a security official who happened to be an old friend grabbed me and said, “Hey, you’re marching with the band! Stand here!” Made to stand in the circle in front of the J-School, I took photos fu- riously. The friend said, “Get in behind the band and watch out for the horses!” I must say marching with the band through a gauntlet of 10,000 cheering LSU fans is quite an experience. By far the best way to enter Ti- ger Stadium!

Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo — Woody Jenkins, Editor Band Photos on Page 10 2 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012

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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION — State Rep. Erich Ponti of Baton Rouge sur- prised many experts by receiving more than 43,000 votes for Public Service Commission 2012: A Year of Decision in last Tuesday’s election. The PSC district includes 1/5th of the entire state. Early Voting Is Key to Dec. 8 Elections ‘Who Votes’ Dec. 8 For all practical purposes, the Baton Rouge area and create a 4-3 working for the cause of justice. Dec. 8 runoff is a special election — Republican majority on the court. Likewise, Judge Mike McDon- with the expecta- But whether the ordinary, taxpay- ald has been a pillar of strength Will Decide Result tion of extremely ing citizens who should be fired up and integrity on the Court of Ap- low participation about this election will even show peal and should be returned to that Of Judicial Races by the voters.This up to vote is highly questionable. important post. could easily put We see a lot of moaning and Woody Jenkins Finally, City Judge Suzan Pon- Editor, Capital City News the election in the groaning about the results of the der has done a wonderful job and 15 to 20 percent Presidential election. But while is deserving of reelection. BATON ROUGE turnout range. we’re moaning, we need to realize Probably the most important — Voters in the Ba- Unfortunately, that something very important is thing we can do to elect these fine ton Rouge area face three crucial we will have on happening — we are electing judg- candidates — and also Smokie judicial races on Dec. 8, and there the ballot one of es to the highest courts in our state. Bourgeois, who has been an out- is plenty of reason for concern the most impor- Woody Jenkins In Judge Jeff Hughes, we have a standing voice on the Metro Coun- about the outcome of those three tant races in recent memory — the fine conservative Republican can- cil — is vote early! races. election of a new Justice of the didate who will stand for Constitu- Dec. 8 will be a busy day, filled The Nov. 6 election will prob- Louisiana Supreme Court. tional values in the state Supreme with Christmas shopping and so- ably be the highest turnout in a This is our opportunity to elect Court. In all likelihood, he will cial events. So vote early — be- four-year period. But the Dec. 8 the first-ever Republican member provide the deciding vote in many tween Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 — and election will probably be one of of the Supreme Court from the key cases. We need him there, get the job done! the lowest. Several Candidates Consider Possible Race for State House Continued from Page 1 teacher. He is an administrator with ministrator. Wilson, who is president of a Central City Councilman Wayne the East Baton Rouge Parish school Former Rep. John Labruzzo, trucking company, is the brother of Messina said, “Our No. 1 concern system who recently moved to Central, parish assessor Brian Wilson. is for Mr. Clif and his family. So Another possible candidate is is reportedly considering the race. Central Republican chairman Jr. it’s a little premature to speculate, Central school board member Dr. He formerly represented Jefferson Shelton, who said he will not be but it is something I will strongly David Walker. Dr. Walker, a life- Parish in the Louisiana House. a candidate, said, “This could be consider if this happens.” long Central resident, is particular- Businessman Barry Ivey is a a very important race for Central. Messina, a long-time Central ly well known in the Central school likely candidate. Ivey is president We would need someone to get resident, is former principal of system and at Zoar Baptist, where of Pinnacle Precision Services, involved and be very aggressive Baker High School, coach, and his father Graydon Walker is ad- LLC, which builds piping for the for our district.” Shelton serves as nuclear power industry. In March, chairman of the Central Republi- he was elected to represent House can Municipal Executive Commit- Community Press 2012 Publication Schedule District 65 as a member of the Re- tee, which is authorized to repre- Capital City News - 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month publican State Central Committee. sent the GOP in Central. Capital City News is distributed in South Baton Rouge & Central Central City News - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month Central City News is distributed primarily in the City of Central Report: Richardson to Resign Jan. 3 NOTE: Both newspapers cover news in Central Continued from Page 1 May, citing health reasons. His Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday before publication cancer is life-threatening. possible resignation has been ru- Thursday, Nov. 15 Capital City News Thursday, Dec. 6 Capital City News Richardson began his second mored for months. Tuesday, Nov. 20 Christmas Gift Guide Thursday, Dec. 13 Central City News term in the Louisiana House after He represents House District 65, for both newspapers Thursday, Dec. 20 Christmas Edition serving as Justice of the Peace for which includes the southern two- Thursday, Nov. 29 Central City News for both newspapers more than a decade. thirds of the City of Central and a Central Christmas Parade No publications Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, 2013 Richardson resigned from all few precincts of East Baton Rouge of his committees in the House in Parish south of Florida Boulevard.

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The party State of Louisiana issued the following comments on its endorsed candidates: Barack Obama 808,455 • Judge Jeff Hughes for Loui- Mitt Romney 1,152,145 siana Supreme Court. “A solid — and 9 others — conservative who will give the East Baton Rouge Louisiana Supreme Court a 4-3 Re- Barack Obama 102,656 publican majority for the first time in history. Hughes is conservative Mitt Romney 92,292 not only on business issues but also on critical issues such as the right to Congress, 6th District JUDGES JEFF HUGHES AND MIKE McDONALD — The Republican Party has endorsed Bill Cassidy 243,553 Judge Jeff Hughes (left) for the Supreme Court and Mike McDonald for Court of Appeal. life, right to keep and bear arms, and traditional marriage. His opponent Rufus Holt Craig, Jr. 32,185 has no experience as a trial judge, Richard Torregano 30,975 which means no experience presid- Supreme Court, 5th Dist. ing over criminal trials, which con- stitute much of the work of the Su- John M. Guidry 93,119 preme Court. Judge Hughes has 14 Toni M. Higginbotham 36,663 years as a District Judge and eight Jeff Hughes 71,911 years on the Court of Appeal and is Timothy “Tim” Kelley 10,395 the best qualified candidate and a William “Bill” Morvant 36,118 true conservative. The election of Mary Olive Pierson 49,993 Judge Hughes is the most important Jeffry L. Sanford 3,257 race in Louisiana Dec. 8” Jewel E. “Duke” Welch 37,521 • Judge Mike McDonald for reelection to the Louisiana Court Supreme Court, 5th Dist. See WHO VOTES on Page 15 East Baton Rouge John M. Guidry 64,084 Toni M. Higginbotham 20,031 Jeff Hughes 20,302 Endorsements Timothy “Tim” Kelley 6,934 METRO COUNCILMAN AND CITY JUDGE — The GOP has endorsed Smokie Bour- Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 William “Bill” Morvant 23,568 geois (left) for reelection to Metro Council and Suzan Ponder for reelection as City Judge. Mary Olive Pierson 30,176 General Election Jeffry L. Sanford 1,661 Endorsements by Jewel E. “Duke” Welch 20,461 Republican Party Court of Appeal, 1st Circuit Louisiana Supreme Court Gideon T. Carter III 47,513 Jeff Hughes R “Mike” McDonald 74,505 Trudy M. White 30,798 Louisiana Court of Appeal Public Service Commission “Mike” McDonald R Scott A. Angelle 213,485 City Judge Greg Gaubert 11,758 Suzan S. Ponder R Sarah Holliday 28,214 Erich Ponti 43,287 Councilman, District 12 Forest Wright 76,336 “Smokie” Bourgeois R RONALD REAGAN NEWSMAKER LUNCHEON — Local Republican leaders applaud- Mayor-President ed the party’s endorsements at Tuesday’s Republican luncheon at Café Américain. Melvin “Kip” Holden 115,305 Gordon Mese 6,585 “Steve” Myers 4,256 Mike Walker 65,972 Councilman, District 9 Now Open Joel Boé 12,664 Ted Rush 4,395 Councilman, District 12 Smokie Bourgeois 6,532 Rose Carey 4,692 “John” Delgado 4,898 City Judge, District 2C Joel G. Porter 20,709 Alex “Brick” Wall 31,789 City Judge, District 2E Tiffany Foxworth 24,065 “Cliff” Ivey 6,697 Suzan S. Ponder 25,002 City Constable Open Daily • Office Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reginald R. Brown Sr. 60,027 Alester Jones 21,304 Constable, Justice of Peace Ward 3 District 2 Carey Jenkins 17,285 Se a9995 l Hooper e Road,F Central,u n 225-236-0800 e r a • www.sealefuneral.com l Ho m e Ron Reynolds 11,194 1720 S. Range Ave., Denham Springs, 225-664-4143 • 20335 Texas St., Livingston, 225-686-7221 4 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 LSU Honors America’s Military Veterans Veterans Day 2012: What Makes Hero? Brig. Gen. Joanne Sheridan Asst. Adj. General, La. Army National Guard Veterans BATON ROUGE — Good morning, Lt. Col. McKeon, other distinguished Day • Nov. 11 guests, cadets, and most especially, the Hall of Honors honorees. Since done, and has ensured a house is a its inception in 1860, LSU has pro- home is a hero. I know that what- duced a long line of military heroes, ever success I have enjoyed in my 12 of whom are being honored to- career has been upon the shoulders day. Given that, I would like to re- of my husband and my children flect on what it means to be a hero. who are my heroes. As children, we often look up Every parent who has prayed for to celebrities and athletes as our the safe return of their child from a heroes but as we grow older, our combat zone, every family member definition of a hero changes and we that has sent a care package, every come to realize that the ability to friend that has penned a note of en- jump from the foul line and dunk a couragement to a deployed comrade basketball is not heroic—it is mere- is a hero because they have given of ly an example of extreme talent and themselves for the sake of another. athleticism. Being elected to public I’d like to quote Ben Stein, who office is not in and of itself heroic. wrote the following in an article Being the fastest swimmer on the about his idea of a hero. “A real planet, or returning an intercepted star, the kind who haunts my mem- pass 99 yards for a touchdown— Brig. Gen. Joanne Sheridan spoke on Veterans Day at LSU. ory night and day, is the U.S. sol- these things are exciting, glamor- dier in Baghdad who saw a little girl ous, sometimes awe-inspiring, but playing with a piece of unexploded they are not heroic. As a member of the military, I’m constantly ordnance on a street near where he True heroism requires service to was guarding a station. He pushed others, which is the missing element surrounded by heroes. Heroes of past wars, her aside and threw himself on it in all of these endeavors. Service “heroes of this epic struggle we currently face just as it exploded. He left a family to others is central to the concept devastated in California and a little of heroism. In our history classes as a nation, heroes like those being honored girl alive in Baghdad.” we learned of men like Theodore today, and even heroes of wars to come. “There are plenty of other he- Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, roes in our country ... the policemen and George Patton who motivated — Brigadier Gen. Joanne Sheridan and women who go off on patrol ... us as we read of their decisive lead- ” and have no idea if they will return ership during World War II. alive; the orderlies and paramedics Now as a member of the mili- Hill. I need not walk the beaches of nation, heroes like those being hon- who bring in people who have been tary, I need not look to the glamor- Normandy, nor travel to the deserts ored today, and even heroes of wars in terrible accidents and prepare ous lives of celebrities and athletes of North Africa. Because today I’m to come. them for surgery; the teachers and or even to the pages of history to constantly surrounded by heroes. And it’s not just the person serv- nurses who throw their whole spir- find heroes. I need not travel back Heroes of past wars, heroes of this ing that is a hero. I will add to its into caring for autistic children; with Teddy Roosevelt to San Juan epic struggle we currently face as a this list of heroes the families and the kind men and women who work friends of those who wear the uni- in hospices and in cancer wards.” form. Every spouse who keeps the “Now you have my idea of a real children fed, the books read, and hero.” Stein goes on to say, “I came the prayers said; every spouse who to realize that a life lived to help keeps the bills paid, the homework others is the only one that matters.

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SERVICES OFFERED Lumineers • General Dentistry • Teeth Whitening • Full & Partial Dentures CAPITAL CITY NEWS November 15, 2012 5 Military Life Based on Service to Others million meals and six million bot- tles of water were distributed, and 50 miles of roadways were cleared. Our Guardsmen partner with fed- eral, state, and local agencies to re- spond to the needs of our state and country. They perform admirably and with the utmost commitment. I don’t think it too presumptu- ous to say that we who still wear the uniform, and all who came be- fore us, serve our country out of a profound sense of duty and honor. And with the understanding that the freedoms we have today were se- cured by those who came before us; it is our hope—our expectation— that those who will selflessly volun- teer to serve in our nation’s military in the future will continue to protect our great nation. General George Washington said in 1789, “The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how Sarah Holliday presented the Fred Dent award to Harvey and Betty Schwartzberg, with Elizabeth Dent. justified, shall be directly propor- tional to how they perceive vet- erans of early wars were treated and appreciated by our nation.” As the world changes around us, and as our military evolves to meet the challenges presented in our fu- ture, one thing endures: The dedica- tion of our Soldier, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen who stand watch. We owe our veterans, our heroes both our gratitude and our support. As we approach Veterans Day— I ask you to commit yourself to rec- ognizing a veteran—a hero, and let them know that their service is re- membered by a grateful nation. LSU’s Randy Gurie, Bill O’Quin, Capt. 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Members of the Ole War School Corps of Cadets returned to LSU for Veterans Day. 262-6200 6 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 A Night to Remember... When Dunham’s An Historic Night In the Annuls of Dunham Football BATON ROUGE — It was a cool Thursday night at The Rock, the Redemptorist High School football stadium. For Dunham coach Guy Mistretta, it was an emotional night — the first time he had brought the Dunham Tigers to Redempto- rist where Mistretta had coached for years and won the 2005 State Championship. Coach Sid Edwards held a re- union of his 2002 Redemptorist 3A State Championship team before the game, and Redemptorist held its homecoming at half-time. Yet, the game at The Rock be- tween Redemptorist and Dunham would be remembered for some- thing else — one of the greatest scoring performances in Louisiana football history. Dunham’s senior running back Harrison Domingue scored eight touchdowns and a total of 50 points. Harrison Domingue scoring one of his eight touchdowns Harrison Domingue Domingue rushed 16 times for 262 yards and scored five touch- downs running. He also caught three passes for 105 yards and three touchdowns in the air. To top it off, he scored a two-point conversion. The Dunham star, who is an all- round athlete, scored on Dunham’s first five possessions. Redemptorist head coach Dan- iel Roane said he warned his play- ers about Domingue and said they tried to contain him, but his power and speed were too much for the Wolves. Time and time again, he broke free and scored. Roane said, “He’s one hell of a Harrison Domingue Harrison Domingue keeping loose on the sideline player!” Dunham’s 67-28 victory guar- anteed the Tigers a spot in the state playoffs. Earlier this season, Thomas Tyner, a senior at Aloha High in Oregon, scored 10 touchdowns in a single game. But Domingue’s eight TD’s are the most scored in a single game in Louisiana this year. He was named WAFB-TV and WBRZ-TV Player of the Week. Another outstanding athlete on the Dunham team this year is Har- rison’s brother Grayson Domingue who plays offense, defense, and special teams for the Tigers. He al- most never leaves the field of play. Grayson Domingue Dunham offense at work CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 7 Harrison Domingue Romped for 8 TD’s

Harrison Domingue Andy Guidry Chase Day Dillon McClain Grayson Domingue

Dunham takes a time out Harrison Domingue follows his blocker Michael Berrigan

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Central’s Wildcat band gets ready to take the field at half time Lamonte Janeau Central’s Lamonte Janeau out runs a Ponchatoula defender

Brett Courville and the Wildcat offense at work Wildcat cheerleading squad Lamonte Janeau No. 4-Ranked Central (10-1) Plays No. 13-Ranked Mandeville (9-2) Woody Jenkins This Friday, Central will host “Their offensive line is as good championship. Editor, Capital City News Mandeville in Week Two of the as any we’ve seen,” he said. “Their Here is a comparison of the playoffs. receivers and running backs are strengths of the two teams: CENTRAL — The Central Wild- For Central head coach Sid Ed- excellent. They have a tremendous Central High cats pounded Ponchatoula for 52 wards, the Ponchatoula game was quarterback.” Central has an opportunistic de- first half points in last Friday’s first everything he hoped for. “Our “Their quarterback is the catyl- fense that makes things happen and round of the state 5A playoffs, took team came out on fire. They ex- ist who makes things happen. He likes to take away the football. The their foot off the gas in the second ecuted well. It’s the kind of effort extends the life of a play. He really offense has speed. The offensive half, and won a 52-28 victory. you need in the playoffs.” puts the defense in a bind.” line has cohesiveness. Overall, Edwards said it was a team vic- Mandeville is 9-2. Their losses the Wildcats are a team that finds a tory for the Wildcats but he did came to District Champion St. Paul, way to win. They’re a lucky team, see a decisive turning point in the 16-13 in overtime, and to Catholic and they make a lot of their luck. second quarter when Gary Triplett High. They beat East Ascension. Mandeville High ran back a Ponchatoula kickoff 87 They beat Ponchatoula, 28-7. Strong defense. The offense is yards for a touchdown. This was Coach Sid warns that Mande- extremely well coached. Basical- followed by an onside kick, which ville has eight returning starters ly, this means each player fulfills the Wildcats recovered. Pon- from last year’s team that beat his assignment and the team as a chatoula was never in the game af- Ruston 28-0 and was down by only whole meets its potential. ter that. six points to West Monroe with Coach Sid said, “Mandeville Coach Sid praised the play of five minutes left in the game. West gets the most out of their talent. I Triplett and quarterback Brett Monroe eventually won the state don’t mean they are playing over Courville, who lived up to predic- tions that he should be considered for the All-State team. Edwards called him the “Triggerman” in the Wildcats’ deadly offense. Statistics provided by Tyler Wales showed Courville ran for 144 yards on 8 attempts for two touch- downs. He had one touchdown run of 67 yards. He also passed 15 times for 10 completions, 168 yards, and two other touchdowns. Triplett ran for 80 yards on six ALL STATE BAND — The Louisi- carries for a 13.3 yard average. He ana Music Educators Association an- scored one touchdown rushing. nounced that Michael Robertson from Lamonte Janeau rushed 13 times Central High School has been selected through audition for the Louisiana All for 99 yards, including a spectacu- State Concert Band. The band will lar 80-yard touchdown run. perform at the LMEA Fall Conference Looking ahead to this Fri- held in Baton Rouge at the Crowne day night’s game, Coach Sid Plaza on Nov. 21. Michael made it HONORING A FRIEND — Devin Croft honored the memory of his friend, Tyler Kyzar said Mandeville is “the complete who passed away a year ago, by having Tyler’s dad, Joseph Kyzar, escort him and his through two rounds of audiions and team.” “I see no weaknesses in the family on Senior Night. Tyler was killed in a car accident on Nov. 22, 2011. Shown are was chosen in the top 20. Mandeville team,” he said. Brad, Shelly, and Devin Croft and Joseph Kyzar. CAPITAL CITY NEWS November 15, 2012 9 Central Beat Ponchatoula 52-28 in 1st Round Playoffs, Hosts Mandeville Friday

Central’s Lamonte Janeau out runs a Ponchatoula defender Gary Triplett Central players on the sideline relay plays

Lamonte Janeau Brett Courville WAFB-TV’s cameraman James Degraauw No. 4-Ranked Central (10-1) Plays No. 13-Ranked Mandeville (9-2) their head. What I mean is they cials from Ponchatoula High called are a very talented team and they to apologize. perform at the level that they are The Central players appeared expected to perform.” completely blameless, but there is HHH always concern about an alterca- Last week’s altercation. Af- tion, even though your team is com- ter the officials had left the field pletely in the right, simply because last Friday night, the Central and schools that are the victims of ag- Ponchatoula players were shak- gression are sometimes punished. ing hands. Then suddenly, one of HHH NOW OPEN the Ponchatoula players threw a Good Sportsmanship. Coach 14790 Wax Road, Ste. 110 • Central • 246-2722 punch at Central’s Devon Gales. Sid reminds all Central fans to be The punch was unprovoked, and good hosts and make the Mand- it started an altercation that lasted ville players and fans feel wel- perhaps 15 seconds. come. But don’t forget to scream This week, after both teams had your heads off, he suggests. • Gifts • a chance to review the film, offi- • Home Decor • • Children’s • Free Gift Wrapping Lay-A-Way Gift Certificates Available

REMEMBERING MILAM DOUGLAS VENABLE — After last week’s playoff vic- UNIQUE GIFT SHOP tory by Central over Ponchatoula, coach Sid Edwards (left) presented the game ball to 20377 Old Scenic Hwy. • Zachary • 654-6168 Mrs. Jo Ann Watts Venable in honor of her husband, Milam Douglas Venable, who passed away Friday, Nov. 2, while attending the previous week’s Central High football game. At 14790 Wax Road, Ste. 110 • Central • 246-2722 right is Central assistant coach David LeSage. 10 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 The Best Way to Enter Tiger Stadium

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2012Four Remarkable Parkview Eagle Hall of Fame Role Models for EBR Community BATON ROUGE — Parkview Baptist School has inducted four additional members to the Alumni Eagle Hall of Fame Award. Headmaster Don Green said, “These awards recognize Parkview Baptist School alumni who have excelled in the areas of Abundant Life, Academics, Arts, and Athletics.” Honorees, recognized at Homecom- ing ceremonies were Kimen Rizzutto Hess, Dr. Mary Leah Coco, Daniel Lewis, and Josh Son. Abundant Life. The Alumni Eagle Hall of Fame Award in Abundant Life is given to an alumnus who exemplifies a Christ-centered life and is considered an example and inspiration to all those around them. This year’s recipient is Kimen Rizzutto Hess. Kimen began attending PBS in PARKVIEW HALL OF FAME — Parkview headmaster Don Green, Nita Rizzutto, Hall of Fame inductee Kimen Rizzutto Hess, the 3rd grade and is a member of the Brian Hess, Jacob Hess, Wayne Rizzutto, and Meredith Holmes during Parkview Hall of Fame ceremonies at Homecoming. 1998 graduating class. While attending and she graduated with her Bachelor’s Brian Hess. Kimen and Brian married forever. Brian was in a coma for over Parkview, Kimen was a cheerleader, ran degree from LSU in 2002. While at- in 2003 and they had their son Jacob four months. Kimen never left his side. track, was a member of FCA, elected to tending LSU Kimen taught cheerlead- Michael Hess in 2006. Though they were told Brian would not homecoming court, selected as a class ing and gymnastics and would have a On December 21st, 2006 God had make it, Kimen’s faith in God told her favorite, and participated in Belle’s chance meeting with a little girl who other plans for their lives. Kimen’s hus- otherwise. It has been almost six years N Beau’s pageants. While attending would set her up on a blind date where band, Brian, was in a car accident with since the accident and though the road LSU, Kimen was an LSU Cheerleader, she would meet her the love of her life, his team that would change their lives has been hard, Kimen continues to care for Brian, work, and take care of their son Jacob Michael. But as Kimen will tell you, it is not without the Grace of God and the help of the amazing fam- ily that God has given to her that she is where she is. Kimen holds on to the vows that she made to Brian. That she will love him and honor him, in sickness and in health. She continues to trust in God and prays that He will heal Brian, that He will restore Brian’s sight, and heal him completely from his injuries. Until that day she will trust in God’s all-knowing power. Kimen holds tight to the prom- ises of God in Deuteronomy 31:6, “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” Kimen said she would like to thank the Parkview Alumni for selecting her for this award and feels so undeserv- ing and humbled. She is so thankful to her parents for sending her to Parkview where she knows she began to grow into who God would have her be. Ki- men would also like to thank her par- ents for showing her what being com- mitted to Christ means. Kimen was joined on the field by her husband Brian, their son, Jacob, and her parents, Wayne and Nita. Academics. The Alumni Eagle Hall of Fame Award in Academics is given to an alumnus who has excelled in aca- demics, either as a student or teacher/ professor, or significantly contributed to the academic development in their community. This year’s recipient is Dr. Mary Leah Coco. Mary Leah attended Parkview for 13 years and graduated in 1998. In her 13 years at Parkview, she was Beta Club vice president, senior class secretary, a member of PBS’ first girls varsity soccer team, the Heart-N- Soul jump rope team, on the yearbook committee, and the junior English Award Winner. After graduating from Parkview, Mary Leah attended Louisiana State University where she earned her B.A. in English literature and classical civi- lization, an M.S. in organizational de- velopment, and a Ph.D. with a focus in adult education. She is the assistant director of adult education and training for the Louisiana Dept. of Transporta- tion and Development and also an ad- junct professor at LSU. Mary Leah has been serving as the PBS Alumni Board of Directors president for three years. Mary Leah is married to husband Jeremy, and they have one daughter, Annie Claire, who attends Parkview Baptist pre-k. Mary Leah was joined on the field by Jeremy and Annie and her parents, Leah and Larry. She would like to thank the Parkview Baptist fam- ily for loving her since 1985 and now CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 13 Inducts Four New Alumni Members

PARKVIEW HALL OF FAME RECIPIENT — Meredith Holmes; headmaster Don Green; Kristen, Cooper, Josh, Tracy, Charley, and Randy Son, and coach Kenny Guillot loving her little girl. along with the love and support of his • Nicholls State offensive MVP in that I’ve had over my entire career. I Arts. The Alumni Eagle Hall of family for much of his success to date. both 2002 and 2003 would also like to thank every offensive Fame Award in Arts is given to an Athletics. The Alumni Eagle Hall Josh currently ranks 9th among the lineman, running back, and receiver for alumnus who has excelled in the arts of Fame Award in Athletics is given to Colonels All Time Passing Leaders and the effort they put forth in order for me or has significantly impacted other in- an alumnus who has excelled in ath- 7th on the All Time Scoring list. He to be successful. You guys are the true dividuals and/or their community to letics, either as an athlete or coach, or holds the record for the most 100 yard Hall of Famer’s in my book. Thank excel in the arts. This year’s recipient significantly contributed to athletics in rushing performances during a career, you to my wife Kristin for the support is Daniel Lewis. their community. This year’s recipient the All Time Leading Rusher in Nich- you have shown throughout my col- Daniel Lewis is a 2001 graduate of is Josh Son. olls State history. In 2009 upon first lege career and most of all for the two Parkview Baptist and a 2004 graduate Josh was a three-sport athlete at eligibility, he was inducted into the beautiful blessings that are here with us of LSU. Daniel is one of the owners of Parkview competing in football, bas- Nicholls State Football Hall of Fame. tonight. A special thanks to my older Louisiana-based Active Entertainment, ketball, and baseball. His senior year Accompanying Josh tonight is his brother Chucky because you always which is one of the film industry’s old- he compiled over 2,200 yards of total wife, Kristin, and their two children, set a great example of work ethic and est and most stable companies operat- offense and accounted for 36 touch- Charley and Cooper. Also with him how to compete day in and day out. ing in the independent film and televi- downs. He was voted to the All-Dis- are parents, Tracy and Randy, along Without a doubt none of it would’ve sion marketplace. Since early 2007, trict, All-Metro, and All-State Team in with head coach of the Parkview Bap- been possible without the support of Daniel has been involved in more than 1999 as well as being selected District tist Eagles, Kenny Guillot. my mom, the persistence of my dad, 50 film and TV projects and has assisted MVP. In basketball, Josh was point Son said, “I would like to thank the and the merciful guidance of my Lord in the infrastructure growth of the Lou- guard averaging 8.4 points, five re- Parkview Baptist Alumni Association and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you isiana’s budding film industry. Daniel bounds, and three steals a game. His for recognizing me with such a high Parkview Baptist for giving me such has had the opportunity to work with senior year he made the All-District honor. Thank you from the bottom of great opportunity, and may God con- some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Team. In baseball, he made both the my heart to all the coaches and mentors tinue to bless this great school.” In 2008, Daniel married wife Bran- All District and All State Team his se- dy and in March, 2011 they welcomed nior season. Josh was named a finalist their first child, Avery Lynn Lewis. for the Advocate’s Athlete of the Year Daniel credits his parents’ leadership Award both his junior and senior year along with being named a Wendy’s High School Heisman finalist in 2000. 6510 Oak Cluster Josh was awarded the prestigious “Ea- 3 Properties With Acreage Including gle Award” in football and basketball. Josh played college football at Nicholls State University. He was a four-year starter, three of which he was One of Central’s Most Beautiful Properties voted team captain. In 2001, he led the Colonels with 2,000 yards of total of- in Central’s Most Prestigious Neighborhood fense and 20 touchdowns. Josh was able to lead the Colonels to back-to- back Conference Title games in 2002 and 2003. Some accomplishments during his four year career include: • Louisiana Football Magazine’s All College Team in 2000 and 2001 • Southland Conference 1st Team Quarterback in 2002 • Louisiana Sports Writers Associ- ation All Louisiana Team in both 2002 and 2003 • Southland Conference Scholar Acadian Style Country Cottage with 6.6 Acres HALL OF FAME — Annie Coco, Leah Athlete of the Year in 2003 Moore, Hall of Famer Mary Leah Caillier • Academic All American both his Coco, Don Caillier, and Jeremy Coco junior and senior Year

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PLAYERS TO WATCH — Players to watch in this Friday’s state playoff games include (left to right) Parkview Baptist’s Hezekiah Randolph and quarterback Brennan Bozeman; Episcopal’s Christian Hebert and Jarrell Rogers, and Catholic High’s Khalil Thomas and Cameron Tom. Parkview, ranked No. 1 in the state in 3A, will host Brusly. Episcopal will travel to Riverside Academy in Reserve in a state 2A playoff game. Catholic will host New Iberia at Olympia Stadium in 5A action. All games start at 7 p.m. BATON ROUGE — Five Baton pia Stadium. If both Central and Catholic win High School Football Rouge teams will compete in the Parkview Baptist (9-0), ranked this week, they will face each other second week of State Football No. 1 in the state in 3A, will host next Friday, in a classic rematch of In Coverage Area Playoffs this Friday night. Brusly (9-2) at Parkview Stadium their regular season game, which Friday, Nov. 16 In 5A, Central High School (10- on Airline Highway. Central won for the fifth straight New Iberia at Catholic 1) will host Mandeville (9-2) at Episcopal (8-2) will play against year. The winner of that game Riverside Academy (5-5) in Re- Mandeville at Central Wildcat Stadium in Central. For would face the state’s No. 1, Rum- Brusly at Parkview Baptist more on the Central game, see serve in a 2A playoff game. mel, or whoever defeated Rummel. Pages 8-9. In Class 1A, Loreauville (9-2) Central has won the District Episcopal at Riverside Academy Also in 5A, Catholic High (8-2) will visit University High (10-1). 4-5A championship for the past Loreauville at University will host New Iberia (9-2) at Olym- All games begin at 7 p.m. five years straight. ‘Who Votes’ Will Be Key to ‘Who Wins’ in Dec. 8 Runoff Election Continued from Page 3 • Judge Suzan Ponder for re- • Smokie Bourgeois for reelec- maintaining the Metro Council’s in- of Appeal. “Judge McDonald is a election as Baton Rouge City tion to Metro Council District 12. dependence from the Mayor.” dedicated public servant and a true Judge. “Judge Ponder has served “Councilman Smokie Bourgeois The party said, “We expect a low conservative on the bench. He is a with honor and integrity as our City is completing his first term on the turnout Dec. 8 and hope that all reg- Navy officer and former Assistant Judge for 19 years. She has a solid Metro Council and has proven him- istered Republicans will take the District Attorney who prosecuted record of accomplishment and can self to be an independent voice for time to vote in this critical election, criminals. He is an experienced be counted on to do the right thing. the average citizen. He is not afraid at which these important judge- judge with 16 years as a district Her opponent has no judicial experi- to stand up to the powers that be in ships and council seat are at stake. judge and 10 years on the Court of ence and only six years’ experience city government and has faced down Who votes will be key to who wins. Appeal. His opponent, a civil rights as an attorney. Judge Ponder is by powerful developers and special in- Please vote during early voting Nov. attorney, has no judicial experience.” far the better qualified candidate.” terests. His reelection is crucial to 24 to Dec. 1.”

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Ev- blood drive at Lane Regional Medi- eryone 21 years of age or older. cal Center. The drive is open to the public and registration is not required. Tuesday, November 27 However, donors are encouraged to Chamber of Commerce sign up online at www.bloodhero. of East Baton Rouge Parish com – sponsor code: LaneRegional. Annual Meeting November 16 and 17 11:30 a.m. Mayor’s Food Bank Challenge The newly-formed Chamber of The Mayor’s Food Bank Chal- Commerce of East Baton Rouge Par- lenge, Mayor Mac Watts of Central ish will hold its first Annual Meet- vs. Mayor David Amrhein of Zacha- ing at Café Américain on Jefferson ry, will be held Friday, Nov. 16, 8 a.m. Highway. The reception will begin to 5 p.m. (free dinner with five non- at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon, in- perishable items 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) cluding the Annual Meeting at 12 and Saturday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Membership is open to local- noon (free hot dog with five non-per- ly-owned businesses which meet cer- ishable items 11 a.m. to 12 noon) at tain criteria. Attendance is open to Starkey Academy, 10510 Joor Road. any local business owner. For more All food collected in Central goes to Provost Jolice by Photo information, call Bob Breaux, execu- the Central Community Food Bank. PERSNICKETY TOO — A new unique gift shop that carries a variety of gifts, tive director, at 225-279-6008. The Friday, November 16 home decor, and children’s items. Pictured are (left to right) Abbie Finich, owner Chamber is affiliated with the U.S. White Light Night Christine Carruth, and Breann Deville. The store is located at 14790 Wax Road, Chamber of Commerce. Mid-City Merchants Suite 110, 225-246-2722. Persnickety has a second location at 20377 Old Scenic Thursday, November 29 6 to 10 p.m. Hwy., Zachary, 225-654-6168. An Evening of Scenes • 6:30 p.m. The Mid City Merchants will Central High School’s Talented again host its premier art event, as Tuesday, November 20 Central Community Alliance expectations for the 15th annual 2012 Theatre will present “An Evening of A Hero Among Us • 3 p.m. meeting will be held at the DEMCO, Scenes” in the Central Middle School White Light Night Art Hop continue Tweens, teens, and young adults 16262 Wax Road. Guest speaker will to rise. This year’s event is targeted are invited to a presentation and fit- be Sheriff Sid Gautreaux with the Cafeteria. Come out and see live to once again bring thousands to the ness demonstration at the Pride- EBR Sheriff’s Department. He will performances by the theatre students heart of Baton Rouge for an evening Chaneyville Branch by Olympic ath- give an update on issues in Central as while enjoying a fabulous dinner pro- of viewing local art trends, meeting lete Kevin Marshall. He participated well as how to prepare yourself for vided by Louis DeAngelo’s. Tickets the artists, and jumpstarting the holi- in the 2008 Beijing Olympics as part safety around the holiday season. are $15 each, two for $14 each, three day season with the fire that only lo- of the Haitian cycling team and is a Saturday, November 24 for $13 each, or 4 or more $12 each. cal culture can bring. Please contact current LSU student and ROTC ca- Kicking Up Your Heels Dinner will include Chicken Reg- Liz Walker at (225) 924-6437 for ad- det. For information, call 389-7450. 7 to 10 p.m. giano, Sensation salad, bread, and ditional information or visit www. The PrimeTimers of St. Alphonsus butter braid pastry. Tickets can be midcitymerchants.org Tuesday, November 20 CCA Meeting • 7 p.m. are sponsoring a dance at Kristen- purchased at the Central High office. Early Voting Is Tactic to Get Higher Turnout for Dec. 8 Election Continued from Page 1 then a close five-way race among as a whole, he was neck and neck East Baton Rouge Parish. In the Supreme Court race, the the Republican candidates for the with the other EBR Republican In the race for Baton Rouge City stakes are high. Republican nomi- second spot in the runoff. Demo- candidates. Court, incumbent City Judge Su- nee Jeff Hughes, who now serves crat Mary Olive Pierson was given Hughes has been endorsed by zan Ponder is facing her first oppo- on the Court of Appeal, would an outside chance for a runoff spot the Republican Party of East Baton sition since being elected 19 years give Republicans and conserva- with Guidry. Rouge Parish, and Guidry has been ago. Ponder, the Republican-en- tives a 4-3 majority on the court Instead, while Guidry did run endorsed by the Democratic Party dorsed candidates, ran first, while for the first time in history. On first in the primary, Hughes ran a of East Baton Rouge Parish. Democrat Tiffany Foxworth was a the other hand, Guidry, a moderate strong second, ahead of Pierson In the race for Court of Appeal, close second, and Republican Cliff Democrat with some business sup- and far ahead of the other Republi- incumbent Judge Mike McDonald Ivey was third. port, would be the first black judge cans. He ran so well in the primary narrowly missed an outright victo- Hughes said Tuesday, “The Dec. elected to the Supreme Court from based on an overwhelming vote in ry in the primary, followed by civil 8 runoff is all about who votes. If the Baton Rouge area in history. Livingston Parish, his home parish, right attorney Gideon Carter III, a conservative Republican voters go The Nov. 6 primary for the Su- a strong vote in Ascension Parish, Democrat, and Judge Trudy White, to the polls, we will have a great preme Court was supposed to re- and a first place showing in Cen- a Republican. McDonald was en- victory. But if they stay home, we sult in Guidry running first and tral. In East Baton Rouge Parish dorsed by the Republican Party of will have no chance.”

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