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FiscalSenate Office Says to Vote TuesdaySenate Passage EBR Would Gain Likely; Real Fight $255 per Student Looms in House Per Year from MFP BATON ROUGE — Bills to create the new Southeast Baton Rouge Com- BATON ROUGE — The Legislative munity School District cleared two Fiscal Office this week issued a Senate committees this week and fiscal note for SB199 by Sen. Bodi are now pending on the floor of the White, which would create the State Senate. Southeast Baton Rouge Communi- Sen. Bodi White (R-Central), ty School District. Here are some the lead author, said the bills of the conclusions: could come up as soon as Tuesday. • While the East Baton Rouge SB199, a constitutional amend- Parish School Board would lose ment, would take 26 votes, a 2/3rds $19 million in state general funds, majority in the Senate, but passage it would actually receive $255 per there seems likely. student more than it currently re- Last year, the legislation fell ceives. four votes short of the 70 votes • The new school district would needed in the House, and the House have revenue of $20 million in is again where opponents plan MFP funds and $52 to $56 million to make their stand. If approved in local revenue. Enrollment was in the House, the constitutional estimated at 6,800. amendment would go to the elec- • The fiscal note says the new torate for a statewide vote next year. school district would be responsi- On Wednesday, Norman Brown- ble for its share of legacy costs and ing, president of Local Schools for on-going construction costs. Local Children, criticized the East • The two school systems may Hudson Stacy by Photo Baton Rouge School Board for have to reallocate students as- SENATE COMMITTEE — Preparing to testify in support of the Southeast Baton spending $70,000 to hire two lob- signed to middle and high schools. Rouge school district were Sherri Morris, Norman Browning, and Joshua Hoffpauir. byists to fight White’s bills. Former Gov. Edwards Returns to Capitol Attends Reunion People Gather Of La. Senators To Thank Girl BATON ROUGE — Former mem- Who Saved bers of the Louisiana House and Senate returned to the State Capi- tol Wednesday afternoon for the Their Lives annual Legislators’ Reunion. CENTRAL — On Nov. 30, Former Gov. Edwin Edwards, 2011, 10-year-old Emily Sim- who was elected to State Senate mers died as a result of a tragic in 1965, was the oldest attendee in traffic accident point of service. The former gov- that occurred in ernor addressed the Senate briefly. front of Central Other well-known officials in High School. attendance included Lt. Gov. Jay It is said that Dardenne, a former senator; retired out of even the Judge Jim Dimos, former speaker worst tragedy, of the House; former Congressman some good will Charles Melancon, a former repre- occur. That sentative; District Attorney Charles proved true re- Emily Simmers Riddle of Avoyelles, a former rep- resentative; and Agriculture Com- cently when people gathered missioner Mike Strain, a former at Our Lady of the Lake Hos- representative. For the event, old pital to honor Emily. Each of rivalries and disputes were set Jenkins Woody by Photo one of them received an organ aside, and the former legislitors from Emily that saved his life. reminisced about old times. FORMER GOV. EDWIN EDWARDS and his wife Trina in the Louisiana Senate See EMILY on Page 14 See photos on pages 8-9. Wednesday. Edwards attended the annual reunion of state senators. Photos on pages 8-9. 2 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 2, 2013 COMMUNITY PRESS, LLC CAPITAL CITY NEWS CENTRAL CITY NEWS Vol. 22 • No. 9 and The Leader Vol. 16 • No. 9, No. 343 910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 Phone (225) 261-5055 • FAX 261-5022 • Entire contents © 2013 Email stories and photos to [email protected] or [email protected] Published every other Thursday from January to August and every Thursday from September to December by Community Press, LLC Capital City News is a continuation of the South Baton Rouge Journal, which went on hiatus in 2008 during its 20th year of publication. The Capital City News resumed pub- lication of the Journal with Vol. 21, No. 1 on Aug. 16, 2012. The Leader was founded April 30, 1998, and the Central City News was founde April 21, 2005. They merged May 4, 2006. Community Press also publishes the Central Community Directory and other publicatons. Editor & Publisher Business Manager Candi Lee Graphic Artist Terrie Palmer Business Specialist Jolice Provost Member, National Newspaper Association & Louisiana Press Association Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Mondays

$40 a year by subscription in advance • $50 a year outside East Baton Rouge Jenkins Woody by Photo PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN — Retired Judge Luke Lavergne told the Patriots Day Luncheon at the LSU Rural Life Museum that he is proud to be an American and that Country Living in the City he was honored to serve his country for 26 years in the United States Air Force. Sale of Advocate: Capital Follows Population As Population, Outlook Advocate are wondering what the the direction Louisiana takes than have a great fu- future holds for them? Will they he could in any public office. ture, IF they serve their communi- For Orleans Declines, be packing up and leaving soon? Time will reveal a lot, and a year ties and do what they do best — Everyone knows that John from now we will all know a lot cover the people Capital Seeks Markets Georges is a successful business- more about how this drama will and events in their man. Everyone knows that he ran play out and how it will affect our own hometown. With Brighter Prospects for governor and mayor of New Or- state and our community. Look at what leans. Perhaps because he ran for But one thing is being complete- Mr. Georges has Woody Jenkins political office, some question his ly ignored in regards to the sale of done. He took Editor, Capital City News motives in buying . the Advocate. Imperial Foods far Is the Advocate intended to be It is simply this: Capital follows beyond the New BATON ROUGE — The headline in a stepping stone for him to run for population. Orleans market. Wednesday’s Advocate was re- high office? has been dying It now operates in Woody Jenkins markable: “Georges Buys Advo- Frankly, that’s ridiculous. John for the past 50 years. Katrina was a dozen states. cate”. Now, after more than 100 Georges is a businessman, and you simply the coup de grace. He has Harrison Foods, a “super years, the most important medium can be confident that he will make Consider the Times-Picayune. regional” food distributor in Bossi- in the capital city of Louisiana is decisions in a business-like man- Do you really think the Picayune er City. Far beyond New Orleans. under new ownership. ner when it comes to the Advocate. went to three papers a week be- He bought Galatoire’s Restau- People are wondering, “Who is While he will certainly hope to cause of competition from the In- rant, a New Orleans legend, and John Georges?” and what will his influence things, you can be sure ternet? That too is ridiculous. brought it to... Baton Rouge! ownership of the Advocate mean that he didn’t buy the Advocate in The Picayune went to three days Look at what he has. Impe- to our city? order to run for something. a week because its advertising base rial Foods, 98 years old. Harrison Long-time employees of the As publisher of the Advocate, he has collapsed. There are not as Company, 91 years old. Gala- will have far more influence over many people in the New Orleans toire’s, 108 years old. The Advo- area and not as much retail spend- cate, 171 years old. Community Press 2013 Publication Schedule ing as there was 10 years ago, 20 Mr. Georges wants quality com- years ago, even 50 years ago. panies, which have been around Capital City News - Published Every Other Thursday Going three times a week was forever. And it is absolutely cer- from January to August, Every Thursday from a cost-cutting measure, pure and tain that New Orleans will not be September to December simple. an anchor around his neck. Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday before publication Publicly, it was promoted as a Instead of thinking about the Capital City News is distributed in South Baton Rouge way to put the Picayune at the fore- purchase of the Advocate as a po- front of the digital world. We’re litical event, although it partly is, Central City News - Same as Above leading the pack. We recognize Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday before publication think of it for what it primarily is that newspapers are dying, etc. — an economic event of some sig- Central City News is distributed in the City of Central But newspapers aren’t dying. nificance. Thursday, May 2 Capital City News Thursday, May 30 Capital City News Hardly any have closed their The capital region is attracting Central City News Central City News doors and turned off their lights, capital because our population is Thursday, May 16 Capital City News Thursday, June 13 Capital City News which is something that cannot be growing. Now, we have to be sure Central City News Central City News said for most businesses in this de- Graduation Edition that WE don’t become another pressed economy. New Orleans! CITY NEWS Thursday, May 2, 2013 3 Central City News, Capital City News

Sweep Top Press Association Awards Photo by Catherine Wheeler Catherine by Photo

LOUISIANA PRESS ASSOCIATION AWARDS — Community Press, LLC, publisher of the Central City News and the Capital City News, received 35 awards at the Louisiana Press Association Annual Convention at the Baton Rouge Hilton last weekend. Sharing honors were account executive and photographer Jolice Provost, graphic artist Terrie Palmer, editor and publisher Woody Jenkins, and business manager Candi Lee. The LPA represents 110 daily and weekly newspapers and other publications. 35 Awards for State’s Best Non-Daily Community Newspapers Central City News Most Effective Use of 2nd Place – Terrie Palmer, Best Feature Photo Graphics on a Single Page Wall Decor and More 2nd Place – Woody Jenkins, GENERAL 1st Place – Woody Jenkins, Best Classified Section Little Rascals at Baton Rouge EXCELLENCE Central High Graduation Christmas Parade 1st Place – Central City News or Page 2nd Place – Woody Jenkins, 1st Place – Terrie Palmer Best Photo Package School Complex Nearing EDITORIAL Best Special Section 3rd Place – Ron Moore, Completion on Sullivan Rd. Parkview Football Best News Coverage 3rd Place – Woody Jenkins, Advertising 1st Place – Staff, Central City $46 Million Central School 1st Place – Staff, Central City Best Special Section News Complex News, Graduation Guide Editorial 3rd Place – Staff, Capital City Community Service - Best News Photo Capital City News News, Capital Election Guide Service to Readers 2nd Place – Jolice Provost, 1st Place – Staff, Central City Heck Yea! GENERAL ADVERTISING News - For gathering more EXCELLENCE Best Feature Photo than 1,000 comments from 2nd Place – Capital City News Best Retailer Ad 3rd Place – Jolice Provost, readers on Baton Rouge Loop 2nd Place – Terrie Palmer, Fall Festival at St. Alphonsus EDITORIAL for submission to FHWA Integrity Glass Best News Coverage 3rd Place – Terrie Palmer Best Front Page ADVERTISING 2nd Place – Staff, Capital City 2nd Place – Woody Jenkins Best Services Ad - Non-Retail Advertising Sweepstakes News 2nd Place – Terrie Palmer, Best News Story 1st Place – Central City News Best Investigative Reporting for PSC 2nd Place – Woody Jenkins, Best Retailer Ad 1st Place – Woody Jenkins, Story of Survival: Central Girl Best Ad Campaign 1st Place – Terrie Palmer, The Coming Boom 2nd Place – Terrie Palmer Survives Colorado Shooting Nagoya Restaurant 3rd Place – Woody Jenkins, Best Front Page Best Staff Generated - Color Key Issues Facing Legislature Best Services Ad - 1st Place – Woody Jenkins 1st Place – Terrie Palmer, Non-Retail Central Stat Care Best Lifestyle Coverage 1st Place – Woody Jenkins. Best Continuing Coverage 3rd Place - Staff, Central City The Tree Men of a Single News Event Best Classified Section News 3rd Place – Terrie Palmer, 2nd Place – Woody Jenkins, or Page CATS Tax Best Breaking News Story Lewis Wrecker Service 2nd Place – Terrie Palmer 2nd Place – Woody Jenkins, Best Ad Campaign Best Regular Colum Best Special Section Supreme Court Candidates 1st Place – Terrie Palmer, Honorable Mention – Woody Advertising Object to Obamacare Ruling Central Physical Therapy Jenkins, BRHS Auditorium 2nd Place – Staff, Capital City 3rd Place – Woody Jenkins, and Proof of Angels News, Capital Area Prep Coach Sid Is Back Best Staff-Generated Color Ad Football Guide 4 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 2, 2013 DOTD Planning Hooper Rd. Extension Though Project Is Not Fully Funded, Planning Process Is Moving Ahead BATON ROUGE — A traffic study conducted by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber in 2010 identified the extension of Hooper Road across the Amite River to Watson as the second most important proj- ect in the Baton Rouge area. Now the Hooper Road Exten- sion project is under study by the Louisiana Department of Trans- portation and Development in con- junction with the Federal Highway Administration. The proposed widening of Hooper Road would begin at Sulli- van Road on the west and continue to Greenwell Springs Road on the east. The proposed extension of Hooper Road would start at Green- well Springs Road on the west, cross the Amite River into Livings- ton Parish, and end either at LA 16 or LA 1019 on the east. The total length of the project would be ap- proximately 5.5 miles. DOTD is currently conducting HOOPER ROAD WIDENING AND EXTENSION — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is conducting an environmental assessment of an environmental assessment of the proposed widening and extension of Hooper Road from Central to Watson. It would be 5.5 miles. the project.

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Show 6 to 9 p.m. 5 to 7 p.m. Dennis Miller Michael Berry CITY NEWS Thursday, May 2, 2013 5 Principal Bob Wales to Move to Administrative Post Central High Student Honors Principal CENTRAL — Members of the It prepares us for “real-life.” It’s hard to Central Community School Board find someone who can apply that pressure to students and maintain a good relation- heard a Central High junior step ship with them as well. forward Monday night to pay trib- Mr. Wales’ reassignment also impacts me personally. Like many kids, I was ex- ute to outgoing Central High prin- tremely anxious to grow up and get to high cipal Bob Wales. Christopher Har- school, and that first day of high school ris made these remarks: my parents had to let me go into what at Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen, that time for me was “the real world”. But my name is Christopher Harris, and I am I know no matter how much my mom cried a junior at Central High School. First, I because we were growing up she had com- would like to thank the members of the plete trust that Mr. Wales knew exactly school board for giving me the opportunity what he was doing to ensure mine and my to speak here tonight. brother’s prosperity in high school and As I’m sure most of you are aware, more importantly to ensure our safety. And Central High’s principal of five years, Mr. after 3 years at Central High, doing the an- Bob Wales has recently been reassigned nouncements every morning in the front from this position. As is typical in a high office, and now standing as school mascot school, rumors have been running rampant “Willy the Wildcat,” I can’t imagine any as to exactly why Mr. Wales has been reas- other person waiting for me at the end of signed. Although no students seem to know that stage to shake my hand and give me for certain the reason behind his reassign- my diploma on that life changing day next ment, we have been able to figure out some year than Mr. Wales. of the duties Mr. Wales will be responsible So, rather than removing a beloved for in his new position. As published in Principal from the high school who over the 16th volume of paper number 6 of the the past 27 years has been a teacher, as- Central City Newspaper, Mr. Wale’s new sistant principal, and now principal; why duties will include: not find someone who specializes specifi- • Directing the Advance Placement Jenkins Woody by Photo cally in college testing and preparation? If Program at Central the school board would allow Bob Wales • Overseeing ACT testing, and to remain principal, it would maintain the • Developing an early college academy balance that has been established. The at the school. CENTRAL HIGH PRINCIPAL Bob Wales (right) and assistant principal David Prescott students would not be thrown a curve ball at Central High School graduation ceremonies last May. and have to adapt and form a relationship Although I am confident Mr. Wales with an entirely new principal. Mr. Wales would carry out these jobs well, I, as well Wales as a great principal. By asking sim- not every one of my students made a 36 would be able to continue doing something as many of the students at Central High, ple questions about life aside from school, on the ACT; I’m going to be more worried he loves doing and is good at: serving as feel as if he makes a much better principal. students at Central are given the impres- about that family who lost their home to a principal of Central High. By hiring some- Many of us feel so strongly about this is- sion that Mr. Wales isn’t solely concerned house fire or lost a family member and how one who specializes in college preparation sue because Mr. Wales doesn’t simply “go about school. By making this connection I can help them.” Mr. Wales then goes from for the new position, it would only make through the motions” as principal. He fully with the students, the students are placed being the Principal of central high school things easier on the students. While a spe- carries out what he must do as principal, in a more enjoyable learning environment, to being that Great man who stands for his cialist paves the road to college for the stu- serves as a role model for the students, and thus giving them motivation to work hard- students, helping them and their families, dent body, Mr. Wales will apply the pres- most importantly, genuinely cares for the er and make better grades. This is evident and guiding his students on the right path. sure to push us down that road that we are students. in the fact that Central’s ACT scores were Besides the fact that Mr. Wales is an all so familiar with. Daily, I see Mr. Wales in the halls ask- tied for first in the state last year, under Mr. extraordinary role model and supporter of In conclusion, there is no doubt in my ing students to tuck their shirts in and re- Wales’s tenure. the students, he is also firm. He guides the mind that when Mr. Wales said he there is minding them of their ID. But, not only Not only does Mr. Wales have an es- students in the right direction under a pres- nothing he would love more than to remain this, I also see him asking students how tablished connection with the students and sure that is just intense enough to make us the principal at Central High, that it was their grades are looking, how their families teachers at Central High because he has work. That pressure is vitally important truly meant from deepest part of his heart. are doing, and congratulating them on ac- been there for 27 years, he also serves as at a time in our lives when we are prepar- Again, I’d like to sincerely thank ev- complishments they have received. These someone we can look up to daily. I found ing to go into our future. The pressure Mr. eryone here for their allotting me the time small gestures are what distinguish Mr. when talking to some of the teachers that Wales puts on the student body to exceed to speak tonight and for listening to my Mr. Wales is very understanding when a expectations acts as just a taste of what thoughts. family emergency arises, such as a sick many of us will encounter down the road. child or spouse because he too has a fam- ily. I also believe this is why he treats his students like he does. He is going to get on to you when you start to slack off but at the same time he is very understanding and will do anything in his power to help if a student is having problems in his/her family. The Central High School vision statement is simply “exceed expectations.” Mr. Wales does this each day which distin- guishes him from being a person in an ad- ministrative position who is not only wor- ried about what the scores will look like at the end of the semester but also someone who cares personally about each and every student and how they are doing. I was get- ting some numbers about school rankings and test scores. He gave me some of the stats, but then looked at me and said some- thing along the lines of,” All of those things

Photo by Jolice Provost Jolice by Photo are great because they reflect how well we do as a school, but at the end of the day Central High junior Christopher Harris I’m not going to be kept up by the fact that

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Patriots Day Celebrated with Stories Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo

PATRIOTS DAY — Host Judge Darrell White with Ann Jennings, Shirley Avants, and OLD FRIENDS — Many old friends came together at Patriots Day. Shown are former Anna Sanders at Patriots Day luncheon at LSU Rural Life Museum. Baker Mayor Pete Heine, Dr. Jere Melilli, and missionary Jack Dyer. BATON ROUGE — Chili Chef Ex- gray clouds parted, and for lunch- Bible” is maintained by the U.S. Su- welcomed guests with a sobering traordinaire Bill Smith confided af- time, the sun brought a welcome preme Court’s Curator, and its multi- observation, extracted from Speak- terwards that he had quietly prayed warmth to the brisk Spring noonday ple flyleaf pages bear the signatures er of the House. Robert Winthrop’s for good weather. And though heavy gathering at LSU’s Rural Life Mu- of all justices in succession shortly 1849 speech delivered at the Annu- thundershowers were predicted seum for the purpose of celebrating following taking their oaths of of- al Meeting of Massachusetts Bible throughout the day for Friday, April Patriots Day. fice. See ajatoday.com for details. Society: 19, by mid-morning, the ominous Jim Hogg and his talented son, Dr. Jere Melilli, Senior Pastor of “All societies of men must be James, joined by fiddle, Clay John- Christian Life Fellowship, home to governed in some way or other. ston entertained the 70 attendees the Patriot Memorial Center, wel- The less they may have of stringent upon their arrival with a medley of comed luncheon attendees with a State Government, the more they patriotic tunes. purposeful invocation. must have of individual self-govern- The event was sponsored by Then history buff Clay Johnston ment. The less they rely on public American Judicial Alliance (AJA), issued a stirring reminder of why law or physical force, the more they a non-profit organization whose Patriots Day is worthy of remem- must rely on private moral restraint. mission is to awaken the conscience brance and celebration. For it was on Men, in a word, must necessarily be of one nation under God. AJA dedi- April 19, 1775, that brave colonists controlled either by a power within cates gold-imprinted commemora- in Lexington, Massachusetts con- them, or by a power without them; tive Bibles to America’s courts in fronted British soldiers who aimed either by the word of God, or by the keeping with a 100-year-old tradi- to seize their arms and ammunition. strong arm of man; either by the tion begun in 1906 by Justice John “The shot heard ‘round the world” Bible, or by the bayonet.” CHRIS HSU, who escaped from Commu- Marshall Harlan (1833-1911). A was fired that morning and Ameri- AJA’s Vice-President, Bill Smith nity China, spoke on the 2nd Amendment. little known tradition, the “Harlan ca’s war for independence began. then read some reminders of how Retired Judge Darrell White, and why earlier generations of President of American Judicial Al- Americans revered the Bible. Smi es liance, the Luncheon’s sponsor, Bob Bell, a retired Navy officer Are In Blooml at Harbour Orthodontics! Creating Beautiful Smiles THREE GENERATIONS — Former LSU head coach Paul Dietzel with son Stephen For Over and grandson Paul Dietzel III. The three generations came to Patriots Day celebration.

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SPOKESMEN FOR THE FAMILY — Richard Perkins and Gene Mills of Loui- COLONIAL MUSIC — Patriots Day included some rousing music from America’s past played siana Family Forum spoke on the importance of passing history to the young. by Clay Johnson, James Hogg, and Jim Hogg. 12-year-old James put on a one-man show. and author of Between Here and England. ans of Louisiana. This ministry con- liberties we enjoy were purchased Eternity, a fascinating book that Richard Perkins also issued an sists of women who served in the with the blood, sweat, and tears of recounts his near-death experience impassioned call for older Ameri- Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, our forefathers and exhorted today’s following a tragic automobile ac- cans to do their duty to teach pa- and Coast Guard from WWII to generation of Americans to rekindle cident that claimed the lives of his triotism to the next generation. He present. Their main mission is to that same patriotic courage and per- wife and daughter, gave glimpses said, “I am reminded of the scrip- stand honor guard at any woman severance on behalf of America’s of how fortuitous circumstances ture, ‘That the generation to come veteran’s funeral in the State of posterity. during America’s War for Indepen- might know them, even the children Louisiana. dence often made the difference be- which should be born; who should Ann Jennings also spoke of her tween victory and defeat. arise and declare them to their chil- mother, Irma Darphin, who served Richard Perkins, father of Fam- dren.’” (Psalm 78:6). in England and France during WWII ily Research Council’s President, Retired Judge Luke Lavergne, as a nurse with the 127th General Tony Perkins, recounted the inspir- said that this is his country, and he Hospital. ing example of Declaration of In- is proud to have served 26 years in Other speakers included Eddie dependence signer Caesar Rodney the U.S. Air Force. LeBlance and newspaper editor who rode 80 miles from Dover to AJA Advisory Board member Woody Jenkins. Philadelphia through the night and Jerry Dumas then introduced his Louisiana Family Forum’s exec- in a rainstorm to break the tie vote former LSU football coach, Paul utive director, Gene Mills conclud- between Delaware’s other two dele- Dietzel, a World War II bomber ed the lunch gathering with a stir- gates (Thomas McKean and George pilot. And Coach Dietzel in turn ring prayer of gratitude over God’s providence and blessings. Mills re- Read). At the time, Rodney suffered introduced his son, Steve Dietzel, BOB BELL wrote Between Here and Eter- from disfiguring facial cancer by and grandson, Paul Dietzel, III. minded those in attendance that the nity on his near-death experience. siding with the patriots he signed Ann Jennings introduced guests own death warrant by cutting off Anna Sanders and Shirley Avant best source of medical treatment in who are members of Women Veter-

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NEIGHBORHOODS — Baker has many attractive neighborhoods with home prices substantially below Baton Rouge. The Baker Library (right) is modern and well-stocked. Burges has taken a leadership role Renew, and Create.” area. It is used for many outside for homeowners. It is a walking in building up the attitude of Bak- “Cities like Baton Rouge and events, such as graduation ceremo- community and has a reputation er’s residents toward their city. Baker could allow themselves to nies for area public schools. as a great place for retirees. The “This is a Christian community, become a ghetto, but we are not The Buffalo Festival every Sep- parks and golf courses are attrac- and we have so much to look for- going to let that happen. We will tember attracts thousands of visi- tive and popular. ward to. We must not be apathetic. pull together. We have to!” tors, as does the Baker Christmas The Baton Rouge Zoo is located We don’t want to be a dying com- Burges said the future of Baker is Parade. just outside the city limits of Bak- munity. We want to be a thriving about the children and their educa- Baker’s Heritage Museum, lo- er. It is a great place for kids and community.” Burges praises the tion. Baker has five public schools cated at 1606 Main Street, offers adults to visit. Baker Police Department and Fire and one private school. They are a look into the history of Baker Council member Burges says Department. “They are doing a • Baker Heights Elementary and the Baton Rouge area in the she wants Baker to grow. “When wonderful job, and we can truly be • Bakerfield Elementary 1800’s. The museum and the min- you come to Baker, you find a lot proud of them. They are Baker’s • Park Ridge Academic Magnet iature village are ideal for tourists of love,” she said. finest,” she said. The police de- • Baker Middle and school field trips. If Mayor Rideau has his way, partment is headed by Chief Snap- • Baker High Baker has many attractive there will also be a trained work- per Knaps. The fire department is The private school is Bethany neighborhoods and offers security force and a lot more jobs. led by Chief Christian Danny Ed- School. wards. Burg- The Advo- es also had cate is the of- praise for the ficial journal City Court in Baker. led by Judge Bethany Kirk Wil- operates tele- liams. vision station Burges WLFT-TV said Baker’s in Baker. It churches pro- broadcasts vide tremen- over the air on Council’s Joyce Burges dous spiritu- HD Channel Mayor Harold Rideau al leadership. 30 and on Ca- Churches in Baker include Betha- ble Channel 117. The Mayor, Po- ny World Prayer Center, Miracle lice Chief, Fire Chief, and Cham- Place, St. Isidore Catholic Church, ber of Commerce have weekly First Baptist, Life Redeeming Fel- shows on WLFT-TV to communi- lowship, New Covenant, Harding cate with the citizens of Baker. Dr. Street Church, and others. Lucas Fry is general manager. Burges said there is a simple for- The sanctuary at Bethany World mula for Baker to fulfill its poten- Prayer is one of the largest and tial. “I call it the ARC — Attract, most beautiful in the Baton Rouge 12 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 2, 2013 What’s Happening Around the Capital City BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the capital city: Thursday, May 2 National Day of Prayer 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Central residents will gather to ob- serve the 62st Annual National Day of Prayer in the parking lot at Central Middle School, corner of Hooper and Sullivan. Sponsored by Central Area Pastors Association. For information, visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org. Thursday, May 2 Rock of Ages • 7:30 p.m. “Rock of Ages,” a hilarious, feel- good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, and many more will play the Baton Rouge River Center. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets, and the Baton Rouge River Center Ticket Office. Friday, May 3 GUN SAFETY TRAINING — Carol TROOP 322 RECOGNIZES SCOUTS — Troop 322 Boy Scouts of America recog- St. Alphonsus Appreciation Thomas, owner of TigerBucks, has an- nized its scouts during Court of Honor held April 21. Scoutmaster William Shane John- nounced that the Chamber of Commerce son greeted parents, guests, and Scouts. Victor Johnson and Connor Burns gave out 56 Crawfish Boil • 6:30 p.m. of East Baton Rouge is offering another merit badges earned this year. Devon Brumfield and Hayden Johnson helped with the Inviting all adults who are involved Gun Safety Training program. The event, presentation of the badges. Recieving Rank Advancements were Caleb Barrett, Wyatt in the life of St. Alphonsus parish in chaired by former Sheriff Greg Phares, will Dartez, Ross Guidry, Jacob Johnson, Joseph Scarbrough, and Nicholas Schmitt. Johna- all the different organizations, com- be held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, than Ryder and Edward Scarbrough received Second Class Scouts. Connor Burns, Jonah mittees, councils, boards, and min- May 18 at the Baker Range. Instruction Faulk, Caleb Johnson, and Victor Johnson received Life Scout Advacements. Shown are is free. The range fee is $15 and students (left to right) Joseph Scarbrough, Jacob Johnson, Nicholas Schmitt, Wyatt Dartez, and istries. Join Fr. Mike and the parish must supply their own bullets. To register, staff as we say thank you to the many send email to [email protected] William Johnson. generous people who have worked tips by horticulturist Brook Webber together in making St. Alphonsus the boil fundraiser to support scholar- High through Matthew Edwards and of The Parish Group, LLC, and key- wonderful parish that it is! Childcare ships and programs to help children at Central Oaks Dental Care through note speech by Scott Rogers of “The will be provided. take music lessons and performing Debbie Prudhome. Call Matthew at Around Town Show.” Tickets are May 3 and 4 arts classes at LSU. The festivities 281-6702 or Debbie at 262-4150. $25. For information, contact Lauren Greenwell Springs Youth Riders will take place under the oaks in front May 4 and 5 Lambert at 753-5551. of the LSU Music & Dramatic Arts 55th Annual Pro-Rodeo • 8 p.m. “Ready? Or Not?” Sunday, May 5 The Greenwell Springs Youth Rid- Building on Dalrymple Drive. Tick- Bethany Baptist Youth will present ets are $50 for adults and $10 for “Florals and Landscapes” ers’ 55th Annual Pro-Rodeo will be “Ready? Or Not?” Saturday, May 4 The Art League of Central will held at the BREC Shady Park Arena those ages 17 and under. For infor- at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 5 at 10:30 mation, visit www.paa.lsu.edu. hold its Spring Exhibit at the Cen- off Greenwell Springs Road. Admis- a.m. Bethany Baptist Church is lo- tral Branch Library on Joor Road sion is $10 for adults, $5 for children Saturday, May 4 cated at 40963 Greenwell Springs throughout the month of May. The school age, and children under 5 free. Fundraiser for Coach JR Road, Baywood. For information, opening reception on Sunday, May 5 Visit www.gsyr.webs.com. 5 to 6:30 p.m. call 572-8778 or 572-8790. from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4 A MISSter Gridiron Beauty Pag- Sunday, May 5 Crawfish Boil Fundraiser eant fundraiser will be held for Coach Spring Tea • 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 3 to 5:30 p.m. JR Owens. Proceeds go to help JR to The Beacon House Adoption Skin Cancer Screening attend Project Walk, a spinal cord re- Services’ annual Growing Families 1 to 3 p.m. The LSU Performing Arts Acad- hab facility in . Tickets are emy, the community programs divi- Spring Tea will be held at Highland A free skin cancer screening spon- $10, which includes a pulled pork din- Porch, 145 Ben Hur Rd. The tea sored by Lane Regional Medical sion of the LSU College of Music & ner. Tickets can be bought at Central Dramatic Arts, will host a crawfish will feature live music, gardening See THINGS on Page 13

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Lane Outpatient Therapy Center, Jenkins Woody by Photo 4801 McHugh Rd., Ste. A, is hosting an Open House. There will be free speech screenings for children ages 3 DISTRICT ATTORNEY HILLAR MOORE held a Family Fun Day at Dixie Landing Park. Moore faces reelection next year. to 12 and adults who are having diffi- ter Park, 111 Lobdell Ave. on May 11 Thursday, May 16 at St. Isidore Church. Tickets are $10 culties communicating. For informa- and 18 at 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 to LSU Spring Commencement and all proceeds benefit St. Isidore tion, call 658-4578. 9:30 a.m. and at Blackwater Conser- 2 p.m. Church. Tickets can be purchased in Saturday, May 11 vation Area, 9385 Blackwater Road Cokie Roberts, a political com- the church office or you can mail a Meet Your Neighbor Day on May 15 at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. For mentator for ABC News, will deliver check to St. Isidore Catholic Church A Meet Your Neighbor Day will information, call 272-9200 or email the keynote address at LSU’s 280th to Blackwater Mustang LLC, 12318 be held at Howell Park. Area resi- [email protected]. spring commencement exercises, Blackwater Road, Baker, LA 70714. dents are invited to come out and en- Saturday, May 11 which will be held in the Pete Mara- May 28 through 30 joy a fun-filled day, including bar-b- Zoar Car & Bike Show • 8 a.m. vich Assembly Center. Individual Wildcat Baseball Camp que cook-off competition. This event Zoar Baptist Church, corner of diploma ceremonies for each college 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will include a health fair, free food, Joor and Hooper, will hosted its 11th will be held May 16 and 17. Visit lsu. Coach Mike Forbes and Central face painting, educational seminars, Anniversary Car & Bike Show. The edu/commencement for the times and High School will host a Baseball prizes, giveaways, and games! show is open to all classes. Vehicle locations. Camp. Cost is $100. For informa- Saturday, May 11 pre-registration discount $15 (in- Saturday, May 25 tion, contact Mike Forbes at mike- Symphony Pops • 6 p.m. cludes lunch), vehicle registration fee Plant Sale • 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. [email protected]. The V-Tones join assistant conduc- day of car show $20 (includes lunch). The Central Bloomers Garden June 3 through 6 tor David Torns and the Baton Rouge Awards will be at 1 p.m. Free admis- Club will hold a plant sale at 16524 Central Basketball Youth Camp Symphony Orchestra for an evening sion. Free food and door prizes. For Quiet Oaks Ave., Greenwell Springs. information, call 261-3434. 9 a.m. to 12 noon of music under the stars on the beau- May 25 and 26 The camp will teach young basket- tiful grounds of the LSU Rural Life Saturday, May 11 Hurricane Preparedness ball players the basic skills and assist Museum for Symphony Pops. Gates Plant Sale • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holiday young players in improving already open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins A Plant Sale to benefit the Ameri- Louisiana residents can save mon- learned skills. The camp is offered at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverage op- can Cancer Society will be held at ey on flashlights, batteries, genera- to boys between the ages of 7-13 and tions will be available through on-site 15424 Beau Bois Dr. in Central. All tors, and other emergency supplies is broken into two groups, SEC for catering. Picnic food and beverages proceeds will go to American Cancer during the Sales Tax Holiday. Hurri- younger athletes and the NBA for the can be brought in. Alcohol is not al- Society. cane season begins Saturday, June 1. older athletes. Campers will be in- lowed to be brought on property but structed by Central High basketball will be available for sale. Tickets can Saturday, May 11 Sunday, May 26 LATAN’s 5k Run • 8 a.m. 1966 Mustang Raffle staff and current players. Contact be purchased via www.brso.org or by Coach Ron Lewis at rlewis@cen- calling 383-0500. Everyone is invited to Louisiana Raffle tickets are on sale now for a Assistive Technology Access Net- 1966 Mustang. Drawing will be held tralcss.org or 261-2780. May 11, 15 and 18 work’s 5K Walk/Run/Roll. Race will Paddle Up 1 Session start on North Blvd. This will be a CAMBRIDGE APARTMENTS BREC will hold its Summer Pad- chip timed race. Wheelchair racers dle Up Program to teach techniques are invited. Register on-line at www. 18609 Greenwell Springs Rd. of kayaking. Paddle Up 1 session latan.org. Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 will be held at Liberty Lagoon Wa- New Terminal Opening (225) 261-2650 Saturday, May 11 Looking for Regional Company TTY: 1-800-846-5277 Baton Rouge Lions Expo Drivers in your area! $500 Sign 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Bonus. Out and Back Runs, 2 BR Townhomes Classifieds A total of 18 Lions Clubs from Great Home Time, Requirements: Family Complex $6 for first 10 words. $10 for 11 to 20 throughout the Baton Rouge area 18 months Tractor Trailer expe- Rent Range $480-$729 words, $15 for 21 to 30 words. $20 for 31 will hold an exhibition for the gen- rience, CDL-A with Tanker and Handicap Units to 40 words. $25 for one column inch clas- Office Hours 9-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. sified display ad. Call 261-5055. Must be eral public to learn more about Lions. Hazmat. Highway Transport paid in advance. To pay by credit card, go The event at the BREC headquarters Offers: Paid Orientation, Excel- Applications Available to www.centralcitynews.us and click “Pay on Blvd. will include exhib- lent Benefits, TWIC Assistance in Laundry Facility Now” on the left. Then email ad copy to its and free jambalaya. Bill Simon Available. SAFETY FOCUSED For Qualifed Applicants [email protected]. Or mail or hand deliver check and ad copy to Central of EBR Lions and Deborah Todd of QUALITY DRIVEN, “Our CSA City News, 910 N. Foster, Baton Rouge, LA Downtown Lions encourage you to rating reflects our commitment.” 70806 attend. You may be a future member EOE/M/F/V/D Apply Online of the Lions Club yourself! Now! www.drive4hyttchemical. This institution is an Equal ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT — First Opportunity Provider and Employer Baptist Church of Central is seeking a church com. Call 800-800-4856 #4 administrative assistant. Experience pre- ferred. Email your resumé and any questions to [email protected] and/or fax resumé to 225-261-6500. 05/02/13 CAREGIVER NEEDED for an elderly man in Central area. Two to three days a wek, five hours a day. Job duties include: cooking, light laundry and ironing, light housekeeping, and driving elder to grocery. Send resumé and ref- erences to [email protected] or P.O. Box 53433, Lafayette, LA 70505. 05/30/13 HOUSE CLEANING AND/OR SITTER WORK — references on request. 225-335- 0073. 05/02/13 MOVING SALE — 15725 El Ranchitos Ave., off Denham Road, May 3 and 4. 05/02/13 NAME YOUR PRICE on this gorgeous, large four bedroom home in Central. Text 225-270-2622 for information on this incred- ible opportunity! 05/02/13 VACATION RENTAL — Vacation on the Gulf Coast. Beautiful condo two bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, balcony with ocean view, furnished. 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BATON ROUGE — Around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, Mary Simmers dropped her son off at Central High School and pulled onto Wax Road. In the fog, she didn’t see the pickup truck until it slammed into her vehicle. Her 10-year-old daughter Emily sat in her seat belt in the backseat, waiting to be dropped off at Cen- tral Intermediate School. When son Ethan heard the crash, he ran to the car. Mary’s only concern was for Emily, who was slumped over in the backseat. When EMS arrived, they did chest compressions and rushed her to Lane Regional in Zachary. Then she was airlifted to Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge. But Emily had no brain activity. She was kept on life support until all hope was gone. That left a grieving family and SILVER LINING — 10-year-old Emily Simmers (left). At right, (1st row) Whitney Bishop, who received Emily’s heart. (2nd row) a community in shock that another Paul Richard, who received a kidney, and Sprite Kiger, who received her liver. (3rd row) Scott Simmers, Ethan Simmers, and Mary. one of its young people had died at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Not present were Jamal Journee, live!” on Central’s narrow roads. Cen- to celebrate Emily’s life and to who received a kidney, and Monica Lori Steele of Louisiana’s Or- tral, which has grown rapidly, has thank her for saving theirs. Rios, who received the pancreas. gan Procurement Agency said the roads that were built for another Each one of them received an Emily’s mother, father, and goal of bringing the Simmers fam- time. Roads without shoulders. organ donated by Emily Simmers. brother were there to meet the re- ily together with the recipients was Roads with deep drop-offs and no Present were Paul Richard, who cipients. to spread awareness of the differ- room for driver error. received a kidney, Sprite Kiger, Mary said, “I lost Emily, but I ence organ donations can make. But the tragedy of Nov. 28, who received her liver, and little now have more children and grand- For more information on donat- 2011, isn’t the end of the story, be- Whitney Bishop, who received children. Because of my Emily and ing organs, go to www.lopa.org or cause there is a silver lining. Emily’s heart. donation, these people are able to call 800-521-4483. Recently, three people gathered Central High Welders Take 1st in Competition BATON ROUGE — The Central Pro gift card, $75 American Ex- High School welding team won 1st press card, and $50 Academy gift place at the Associated Builders & card. He also won welding gloves, Contractors (ABC) Craft Competi- glasses, grinder, shirts, and hats. tion on April 11. Logan Burton took 1st place in The welding team competed team competition. He is certified against 21 other schools and 64 in- in plate and pipe welding, and is dividual competitors. Each welder working on TIG. was required to weld a vertical and He is a second year competitor overhead open butt v-groove. and a junior at Central. He was In addition to taking a written on the 1st place team last year. He test, each weld had to be tested by was first out of 21 schools. He won x-ray. Fifteen welders advanced welding gloves, glasses, and hats. to x-ray and seven passed, three of Andrew Breau took 1st place in whom were Central High welders. team competition. He is certified Michael Yarbrough took 1st in plate, pipe, and TIG welding. place in individual and team com- He is a second year competitor petition out of 64 competitors. He and a senior at Central High. An- is certified in plate, pipe, and TIG drew was on the 1st place team and welding. Provost Jolice by Photo 2nd place individual last year. He He is a first year competitor and was first out of 21 schools. He won a junior at Central High. He won CENTRAL HIGH WELDING TEAM — The CHS Welding team won 1st place in the welding gloves, glasses, and hats. a $150 welding hood, $100 Bass ABC Craft Competion. Shown are (left to right) Michael Yarbrough, teacher Roger Ball, There is a high demand for weld- Logan Burton, and Andrew Breau. ers in South Louisiana. CITY NEWS Thursday, May 2, 2013 15

PALMER, FOWLKES MILESTONES Milestones Krista Palmer and Matthew Fowlkes Send milestones to centralcitynews@ Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths will exchange vows May 18 at Grace hotmail.com or mail to 910 N. Foster Anniversaries • Reunions UPC in Central. Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

Lauren McKenzie, Benjamin Sagona Will Be Married June 1 at Oak Lodge BATON ROUGE — Lauren Ashley McKenzie of Central and Benja- min Paul Sagona of Baton Rouge will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Oak Lodge in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mark and Shelia McKenzie of Central. She is the granddaughter of the late Otis and Versie Sharp of Central and Lois McKenzie and the late Derrel McKenzie of Homer. Lauren is a graduate of Central High School and Louisiana State Jonathan Metz and Alexis Blackwell University. Her fiancé is the son of Paul and Charmagne Sagona of Central. He is the grandson of Frederic and the Jonathan Metz, Alexis Blackwell to late Catherine Copponex of Baton Rouge and Rooney Sagona and the Marry June 8 at Desert Plantation late Sam Sagona of Baton Rouge. WOODVILLE, MISS. — Jonathan graduate May 16 from Louisiana Benjamin is a graduate of Tara D. Metz of Central and Alexis M. State University School of Den- High School. Benjamin Sagona and Lauren McKenzie Blackwell of Baker are proud to tistry with a bachelor of science announce their engagement and degree as a registered dental hy- upcoming wedding. gienist. Krista Palmer, Dr. Matthew Fowlkes The wedding will be Saturday, Her fiancé is the son of Rich- June 8, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at Des- ard and Jackay Metz of Central. ert Plantation, just past St. Francis- Jonathan is a graduate of Bethany To Exchange Wedding Vow May 18 ville in Woodville, Miss., with din- Christian School and Louisiana CENTRAL — Krista R. Palmer ner and dancing to follow. State University with a bachelor of Central and Dr. Matthew W. The bride-elect is the daughter of science degree in construction Fowlkes will marry Saturday, May of Lynn and Tammy Blackwell management. He is employed by 18, 2013, in a 6 p.m. ceremony at of Baker. Alexis is a graduate of ISC Constructors of Baton Rouge Grace UPC in Central. Bethany Christian School and will as a project coordinator. The bride-elect is the daughter of Chuck and Chawan Palmer of Central. She is the granddaughter of Patsy Palmer of Central and the McKenzie McNeal and Brad Manuel late W.C. Palmer and the late James and Alma Bryan of Bogalusa. Exchange Vows April 13 at White Oak Krista is a graduate of Central BATON ROUGE — McKenzie Private School and Our Lady of Brooke McNeal and Brad Allen the Lake College with a bachelor Manuel were married April 13, of science in nursing. She is em- 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at White Oak ployed by Oschner Medical Center Plantation. The ceremony was of- of New Orleans working in the op- ficiated by Pastor Terry Workman erating room department. of Victory Harvest Church. Her fiancé is the son of Wayne The bride is the daughter of Ste- and Carolyn Fowlkes of Amory, phen and Gwendolyn McNeal of Miss. He is the grandson of the late Ray and Lois Fowlkes of Pell City, Ala. Krista Palmer and Dr. Matthew Fowlkes The bride was attended by maid Amory, Miss. and the late Evans of honor and sister, Melanie Mc- and Elaine McGhee of Aberdeen, University Health Sciences Center Neal. Bridesmaids were sister- Miss. in New Orleans. He is finishing a in-law, Jessica Alvarez-McNeal; Matthew is a graduate of Amory residency in oral and maxillofacial Ester Ellis; Erin Spangler, and Ce- High School. He graduated with a surgery at LSU in New Orleans. cilia Jones. B.S. in biochemistry from Missis- Immediately following the cer- The groom is the son of Ron- sippi State University. He received emony, a reception will be held at ald and Darlene Geddes of Baton a doctorate of dental medicine Stage One Wedding and Reception Rouge. from the University of Mississippi Hall in Baton Rouge. The groom was attended by his Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. The couple will honeymoon in cousin, Brett Manuel and friends, before receiving his doctorate of St. Lucia and will reside in New Charlie Cambre, John Shirley, medicine from the Louisiana State Orleans. Justin Cox, and Lance Craft. His Mr. and Mrs. Brad Manuel brother, Brandon Manuel, was his Negril, Jamaica, before returning . Births , best man. to Prairieville, where they plan to The couple honeymooned in reside. Scarlet Isabella Overhultz . Class Reunions , Jacob and Russchelle (McLin) Over- hultz of Denham Springs are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Saturday, June 15 ested in helping with the reunion, Scarlet Isabella. She was welcomed Bellingrath Reunion there will be a meeting at Berean home by big brother, Jackson Cash. 4 to 8 p.m. Ministries Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. Scarlet was born Feb. 11, 2013, at There will be a Bellingrath Re- Saturday, August 17 Woman’s Hospital. She weighed six union at the new Middle School caf- Istrouma Class of ’73 Reunion pounds, six ounces, and was 19.5 inch- eteria. It will be for faculty, staff, Istrouma High Class of ’73 will es long. students, parents, and grandparents have a reunion at Kristenwood, Proud grandparents are Gerry and who were involved with Bellingrath 14025 Greenwell Springs. Con- Robin Overhultz of Baker, Russell from 1966 to 2000. Only adults are tact Rhona C. Watson, 654-7716 McLin of Denham Springs. Great- invited. Go to www.Bellingrathre- or [email protected] or Debbie grandparents are Mary Lewis of Eth- union.webs.com to register and get or Danny Wellman, 261-8358 or el and Kathryn Harckum of Baton more information. If you are inter- [email protected]. Rouge. 16 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 2, 2013

EBR Women Republicans’Photos by Jolice Provost 60th Anniversary

EBRP REPUBLICAN BOARD MEMBERS ­— (1st row, left to right) Peggy Vidrine, President; Jeannene Kogler, Past President; Carol Thomas, Hospitality Chair; Lou Pentecost, Senior Advisor, and Pat McLaury, Vice President and (2nd row) Terry Hagan, Treasurer; Luisa Hart, Membership Chair, and Cheryl Hall, Armed Forces Chair. (Right photo) Dwight and Stacy Hudson, Elizabeth Dent, Councilman Buddy Amorosa, and club president Peggy Vidrine.

PAST PRESIDENTS ­— (left to right) Sasha Tessier, Janiece Ferguson, Pat Templeton, Libby Doran, Joyce LaCour, Jeannene Kogler, Toni Higginbotham, and Pat McLaury. Sen. Dan Claitor, Secretary of State , Lt. Governor , Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell, vocalist Kenneth Nelson, Louisiana State Troubadour , Cleark of Court Doug Welborn, Lonnie Garnier, Sen. Bodi White, Agriculture Commissioner and Dr. Mike Strain. Gala at Governor’s Mansion Honors GOP Ladies’ Service Since 1953 BATON ROUGE — The East Baton sion last Wednesday evening. of Louisiana’s statewide elected idents of the club and local and Rouge Parish Republican Wom- The club began in 1953 when officials. Secretary of State Tom state elected officials. Lt. Gov. Jay en’s Club has honored with a Gala Republicans were rare in Louisi- Schedler served as emcee of the Dardenne hosted the program, “A at the Louisiana Governor’s Man- ana. Today, the party includes all event, which recognized past pres- Whole Lot of History Going On!” Capital City Graduation Guide Thursday, May 16, 2013 Catholic High • St. Joseph • Parkview • Episcopal Capital City Baton Rouge High • Christian Life • Hosanna Dunham School • University High • St. Michael’s Graduation Guide Redemptorist • Boadmoor • Tara • Woodlawn McKinley • Central High • Central Private

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