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see their votes coming my way on election By Edwin Buggage day ”. Adding she says since being elected to the council she has a record of getting things done . On April 21st the citizens of the Crescent Pointing to the successes of Central City will again return to the polls to vote for City she says and how it has had a posi- the candidate they feel would be best suited tive impact on the City she says, “We have to occupy the seat as City Councilperson-at- seen home ownership numbers rise in this Large . The two frontrunners in the primary, community and this is important to build- Stacy Head and Cynthia Willard-Lewis will ing sustainable communities and also have face off to see who the voters will elect . Data seen an increase in high quality rental prop- News Weekly spoke with both candidates erties at every level from affordable units on a host of issues . We hope that this will to market rate, before Katrina some of our help you make an informed decision when most vulnerable citizens were preyed upon going to cast your ballot, and we encourage by slumlords, today we are getting closer to you to go out and vote . creating more adequate housing for all the citizens of our district .” Continuing she says, “Housing was one of the key or the lack of Stacy Head it was one of the key issues post- Katrina On the heels of a placing first in the prima- and we have done something about that, ry with 43 percent of the vote Stacy Head is getting people back home so I am proud of energized when talking about her platform that,” remarks Head on the improvements and possibility for a victory on Election in Central City . Speaking of her record of Day, “I thank the people of the City for their helping to create a more business friendly votes and support and I look to increase my environment she says, “I believe we should support in the run-off and be victorious on work harder at creating a healthy environ- April 21st ”. Head presently sits on the New ment for business and economic develop- Orleans City Council representing District ment, and within District B we have been B, she says that representing a racially and able to do that in many areas in our district socioeconomically diverse district has pre- for businesses both large and small .” pared her for the at-large seat, “I have been As the City continues to experience fortunate to represent a district where so problems with crime and violence Head many different types of people have come feels that reducing crime is key and also together to rebuild and I would like to repli- providing quality education for all children cate our successes citywide,” says Head . of the City are important factors to reduc- Stacy Head presently sits on the New Orleans City Council representing Head moves into the race on the 21st con- ing crime, “The problems with crime in our District B, she says that representing a racially and socioeconomically diverse district has prepared her for the at-large seat. fident that she can increase her number of City is something that we have to get under voters that would get her over the threshold control, I think looking at every aspect of to victory, “When I look at the race and my law enforcement and making them all work opponent, I feel that the other candidates together more efficiently are important in who were in the race their philosophies line keeping our streets safe ”. On education she up more so than with my opponent and I says, “Also if we are to reduce crime we Cover Story, Continued on next page.

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have to work harder to provide Cynthia Willard two decades . She is making her 27 of Mayor Mitch Landrieu top doing other things to save our quality education for our young Lewis third bid at the City Council-at- 100 projects that would impact young people by creating other people and give them an opportu- Large seat . After finishing second our community the most would avenues for employment, training nities to look at other options be- Cynthia Willard-Lewis has in the primary with 34 percent of be funded .,” continuing she says and focus on educating them, be- fore choosing a life a crime ”. been involved in electoral politics the vote, Willard-Lewis feels she of her work in District E, “We cause if they were more educated at the state and local level for over is the best candidate to represent suffered the most damage dur- then this would open more doors the people of New Orleans, “At ing Hurricane Katrina and while of opportunities for young people this crucial time for the City it there are still problems that ex- and give them hope that they will is important to have a seasoned, ist in the district we have seen so have a better life .” dedicated, committed leader with much progress, but this must con- Willard-Lewis is an advocate a proven record of success of tinue and we must have someone of good government and believes working with the many different on the council who is sensitive to transparency and inclusion of lo- people of our great City and I feel I their needs as well as all the peo- cal businesses involvement in con- am the most qualified candidate,” ple of the City .” tracting with the City is important says Willard-Lewis . Continuing Crime and its prevention is moving forward, “ Upon being she says, “We need someone who one of the primary focuses of her elected I would call for an immedi- respects all the people of the City, platform, “We must have more ate audit of all businesses that are and are able to work in a civil way effective policing and build trust the beneficiaries of participating with their colleagues and be able between the citizens and law en- in contracting and access whether to bring people together on one forcement so when crimes do oc- or not there are local companies accord and realize that regardless cur that people will work with the or Disadvantaged Business Enter- of our differences we all want a police to help put our most dan- prises (DBE’s,) because I feel it is better City .” gerous people behind bars,” says important that we should help to Pointing to her many years of Willard Lewis . Continuing she build our business infrastructure service particularly those dur- says, “But simply putting people in and give these companies a hand ing the aftermath of Hurricane jail is not by itself the answer, we up in helping them grow their Katrina, “While still on the coun- cannot arrest our way out of the businesses .” cil I worked to make sure that problem, we must be proactive in

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XU’s Jamaan Kenner receives UNO Jazz Studies Program $2,000 Pattison Family Hosts Monday Night Jazz Scholarship Sessions at the Cove

Xavier University of longtime NAIA supporters Dr . The UNO Jazz Studies Pro- Dejean (sax), Jeronne Ansari Louisiana’s Jamaan Phil and Mary Pattison have gram will be presenting “Monday (sax), Josh Starkman (guitar), Kenner is one of five awarded these scholarships . Night Jazz Sessions” at the Sand- Jordan Baker (piano), and Jami- Xavier’s Michael Varnado was a bar in the Cove in April . The per- son Ross (drums) . NAIA Men’s Basketball scholarship recipient in the 2004- formances will feature some of Student-Athletes to 05 season . the best UNO Student-Lead En- April 16th receive a $2,000 Pattison Minimum qualifications for sembles performing a set of their Oliver Bonie Quartet: Oliver Champions of Character Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Ath- original songs and arrangements, Bonie (sax), Leo Rayon (sax), Ja- lete are junior academic status followed by an open jam session . sen Weaver (bass), and Jamison Scholarship for the 2011- and a cumulative 3 .5 grade-point The series starts Monday, April Ross (drums) 12 season. average . 9th at 7 p .m . and is free and open Kenner is a Biology/Pre-Medi- to the public . Here’s the schedule April 30th Kenner — 6-foot-4 senior guard cal major with a 3 .62 GPA and will to date: Jasen Weaver and the Session: from LaPlace, LA, and a graduate graduate from Xavier on May 12th Jasen Weaver (bass), Stephen of East St . John High School — . He has been accepted into the April, 9th Lands (trumpet), James Partridge also was named a Daktronics-NA- School of Medicine of LSU Health Barry Stephenson’s Pocket: (sax), Andrew McGowan (piano), IA Scholar-Athlete for the second Sciences Center at Shreveport Barry Stephenson (bass), Allen and Darrian Douglas (drums) consecutive season . and MeHarry Medical College of Each of the 32 teams that Nashville, Tenn . qualified for the Buffalo Funds- Jamaan Kenner Kenner, a four-year letter- NAIA Division I National Cham- man, averaged 5 .7 points and pionship nominated a player for the Pattison Scholarship . 2 .3 rebounds in 30 games and AARP Soul Steppers Hosts who best represents the five The other scholarship recipi- made 37-of-98 3-pointers this core values of the Champions ents are Jake Greene of LSU- past season . The Gold Rush fin- of Character program: respect, Shreveport, Maurice Rutherford ished 23-9, earned a share of the Free Walking Clinic at Dillard responsibility, integrity, servant of Rogers State, Brice Sharp of Gulf Coast Athletic Conference leadership and sportsmanship . Lee (Tenn .) and Mico Sjekloca regular-season championship University Family Sports Those student-athletes then of Life . and were 24th in the NAIA post- were automatically considered This is the eighth-year that season coaches’ poll . Festival on April 21st

AARP will sponsor its Second Annual Congressman Cedric Richmond Walking Clinic at Dillard’s Family Health Endorses Cynthia Willard Lewis and Sports Festival on Sat- urday, April 21, for Council-At-Large 10 a m. . - 11:30 . Walkers should After the clinic, walkers will meet in front of the Professional meet at the walking trail located Schools Bldg . (St . Anthony Ave . on Gentilly Blvd . and St . Anthony Congressman Cedric public commitment to open the entrance) . Ave . directly across from Dillard Richmond announced doors of economic opportunity to The AARP Soul Steppers Walk- University to test their skills . In his support for Cynthia African-American and other mi- ing Clinic will be directed by a addition to the Clinic the Dillard’s nority businesses . This is critical- professional fitness trainer . The Family Health and Sports Festival Willard-Lewis in the April ly important to solving the crime Clinic will be divided into three will have fun activities for all ages, 21st run-off election for problem in this City .” levels: beginner, intermediate and including sports clinics and free City Council-At-Large. “I am deeply honored to re- advanced making it helpful for all health screenings . ceive the Congressman’s endorse- walkers . Each level of the clinic The event is free and open to Richmond said: “I have watched ment,” said Willard-Lewis . “I will has a focus: beginners focus on the public . For more information the Council-at-Large race with work hard each day to show him form, intermediate focuses on about the Soul Steppers Walking great interest in how it will affect and the many other leaders who strength and advanced focuses Clinic call Dana Weisenfeld at the future of our City and the re- are supporting me for this impor- on time management . The clinic 504-827-8649 . gion . While my original inclina- Congressman Cedric Richmond tant position of trust that I have offers different tips for the differ- To start a walking club in your tion was to remain neutral, after - D, LA heard their concerns and will ent levels . Each participant will neighborhood or at church call extensive discussions with many return to the City Council with a receive an AARP pedometer and Linedda McIver, AARP, 504-827- religious, business and commu- and I firmly believe that the elec- much broader and clearer vision a water bottle . 2958, lmciver@aarp .org nity leaders I am convinced that tion of Cynthia Willard-Lewis of- to get the job done!” neutrality is not an option in this fers the best hope for the future of In addition to Congressman run-off election . This election is this City . She will bring a diverse Richmond, the Willard-Lewis bigger than any one candidate background and perspective that campaign has also received en- and bigger than any one person . I is greatly needed in the at-Large dorsements from Orleans Parish have carefully considered the rel- position if we intend to move the Sheriff Marlin Gusman and from ative strengths and weaknesses City forward with a model of in- New Orleans Assessor Errol Wil- of both the remaining candidates, clusiveness . Cynthia has made a liams . www.ladatanews.com State & Local News April 14 - April 20, 2012 Page 5 Xavier University Spotlights Achievements in Student Research 9th Annual Festival of Scholars showcases research projects

Xavier University of Louisiana cell processes in dogfish sharks, include topics on suicide, self- ranges from school reform in New special sessions highlighting students know that in today’s and discussions about Twentieth- esteem in athletes, racial identity, Orleans and advanced health and performance-based research, and competitive environment, partici- Century Women Writers . At least teen pregnancy, interethnic com- science research to psychology there are staged presentations pating in undergraduate research two presentations that focus on munication, long distance rela- research . adapted from research projects can improve their chances of post-Katrina New Orleans are on tionships and more . Among the The festival has grown in the presented to live audiences . landing the right job or being ac- the program . One will discuss poster presentations, research past nine years . It now includes

cepted into their preferred gradu- re-population of historic Treme’ ate or professional school . while another will examine school Those student scholars will reform throughout the City . share their research efforts with There are also topics about Xavier the public April 12-13th when the University including its first St . XU Center for Undergraduate Re- Joseph’s Day Altar and a study on search (CUR) hosts its 9th Annual the interethnic communication Festival of Scholars from 9:00 a m. . between African-American and to 4:00 p .m . in the University Cen- Vietnamese American students ter (2nd floor lobby) . The event is enrolled at the HBCU . free and open to the public . “Undergraduate research has The Festival of Scholars spot- become a right of passage for stu- lights achievements in student re- dents headed to graduate school,” search . Projects come from every said CUR Director Dr . Gary Don- discipline on campus . More than aldson . “Not only does it give them 100 students will present the work the proper background they need they have been engaged in during to hit the ground running when the past year through poster ses- they begin their graduate experi- sions, panel discussions, exhibi- ence, but university recruiters are tions and class forums . Nearly 40 focusing more and more on stu- faculty members serve as men- dents who have research experi- tors to the students . ence as potential candidates .” This year, the conference con- Each semester CUR offers tinues its tradition of including grant opportunities for students presentations in the STEM disci- to pursue their research interests . plines (science, technology, engi- Many students gain invaluable neering, and math), the social sci- experience in applying for grants ences and the humanities . Some to secure funding, conducting re- of the scheduled presentations search projects, and presenting for this year include the effects of their work to the academic com- social network usage on commu- munity and the general public . nication skills, a study of follicle This year, panel discussions Page 6 April 14 - April 20, 2012 Data Zone www.ladatanews.com

BACKBEAT Jazzfest Series 2012

Wild Magnolias Eddie Roberts Trio

ackbeat Foundation began its Backbeat Jazzfest Series in 2006, crossing our fingers and hoping that the music lovers who annually descend upon our City would not let Hurri- cane Katrina silence the music, passion and kinetic energy of the night . The fans did not disappoint and now 7 years Blater we continue to celebrate the MUSIC . Many of you have followed us from our humble beginnings and inaugural series on Gravier St ., to the legendary Café Brazil, the veri- table 3 ring circus at Colton and the mysterious Temple . In 2012 the Cedric Burnside Project Backbeat Jazzfest Series will once again traverse the town with shows at The Temple, Tipitina’s French Quarter, Blue Nile, 12 Bar and the new Café Istanbul . The line-up will take you on a musical globetrot always returning to the roots of New Orleans . Backbeat strives to cre- Data News Weekly ate not just concerts but happenings, encouraging new collaborations on stage and helping to create unique experiences for our supporters New email and the musicians alike . The 2012 initial line-up includes: Carolina Chocolate Drops, Soulive; George Porter Jr . & Runnin’ Pardners; Big Sam’s Funky Na- BLAST OFF tion; Tab Benoit; Ivan Neville’s Piano Sessions Vol . 2; MASHUP: feat . BLASTTTT!!! Ike Stubblefield . Terence Higgins and Grant Green Jr ;. Dirty Dozen Coming Soon!!! Brass Band; Cyril Neville’s: Nevillution; Honey Is Theresa Anders- Please sign me up for Data News Weekly’s email blast! son; Dr . Klaw: feat . Eric Krasno, Adam Deitch, Nick Daniels and Ian Neville; Pedrito Martinez Group; Funky Butt Revisited; Debo Band; Name ______Slavic Soul Party!; Stooges Brass Band; Khris Royal & Dark Matter;

Address______Flow Tribe; Mia Borders and many more . Tickets: Tickets for all shows are available online at www .back- City______State______Zip Code______beatfoundation .org Phone # (day)______(evening)______The Backbeat Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Louisiana non- Email address______profit corporation established in September 2005 in New Orleans to address the critical needs facing the local artist community in the af- Please be advised that we do not sell or share our print or online subscribers termath of Hurricane Katrina . Since its initial formation as a Disaster with anyone. Relief Organization, the Foundation has become a long-term partner You can submit your entry via and resource to local artists through art presenting and supporting email or via the mail. Send via email to: activities . The mission of the Backbeat Foundation is to foster sup- [email protected] or via the mail port of the rich New Orleans cultural heritage through the presen- to: Data News Weekly, P .O. Box 57347, tation of innovative arts and music programming and community New Orleans, LA 70157-7347 based events and projects . For more information, please visit www . We thank you for your participation. backbeatfoundation .org .

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50,000 Bones In Congo Square

Photos by Kichea S. Burt

On Saturday, April 7, 2012, a 50,000 Bone Instal- of Albuquerque New Mexico with the gold of lay- malia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo lation Art Project happened at Congo Square, with ing 1,000,000 art bones on the lawn of the National up to $500,000 . These funds are generously donat- 200 or so volunteers from the New Orleans area . Mall . The objective is to raise awareness of geno- ed by the Bezos Family Foundation . New Orleans The 50, 000 ceramic bones in New Orleans were cides and atrocities going on around the world . participants raised $50,000 . made by students, activist and volunteers . This is Each bone represents $1 donated to on the Find more info and how to get involved at http:// part of the One Million Bone Practice growing out ground relief for the survivors of genocide in So- www.onemillionbones.org/

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the 911 operator specifically told in an unlawful activity and who is him to stop following Trayvon and attacked in any other place where that police officers were on their he or she has a right to be has no way to the scene . Instead of fol- duty to retreat and has the right lowing instructions, Zimmerman to stand his or her ground and continued to follow Trayvon . meet force with force, including What happened next is unclear deadly force if he or she reason- because we are left only with Zim- ably believes it is necessary to George C. Curry merman’s version of events . We do so to prevent death or great NNPA do know that shortly before he bodily harm to himself or herself was shot to death, Trayvon had or another or to prevent the com- been talking on his cell phone mission of a forcible felony . with his girlfriend . She later told Trayvon was clearly operating Most people are asking wheth- Trayvon’s family lawyer that he within those boundaries when er Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ told her he was being followed by he faced-off against Zimmer- Law should apply to George Zim- a strange White man . She urged man . He was a guest in one of the merman, the 28-year-old neigh- him to run away from him . townhouses and therefore had borhood watch captain who killed According to the Orlando Sen- an undeniable reason to be in the an unarmed Trayvon Martin . tinel, Zimmerman told police he neighborhood . He had no duty to That’s the wrong question . A bet- lost sight of Trayvon and got out retreat simply because Zimmer- ter one is, given the circumstanc- of his SUV to follow him on foot . man was the aggressor . And Tray- es, did the law protect Trayvon Zimmerman said he was return- von had every right to believe that when he physically confronted ing to his vehicle when Trayvon the person who had been stalking Zimmerman? allegedly approached him from him was intent on inflicting great In a word, yes . the rear . The two exchanged bodily harm . Trayvon Martin Looking at the 2005 law from words and began fighting . The Regardless of how Zimmer- a different perspective – through neighborhood watch captain nan’s family tries to spin the the eyes of 17-year-old Trayvon claimed Trayvon knocked him to and had cuts on the back of his Ocala Republican who sponsored facts, it was Trayvon Martin who instead of Zimmerman – is criti- the ground with a punch in the head . the bill in the House, told the had the clear right to stand his cal because the debate over what nose . Zimmerman said Trayvon Those details were leaked by Tampa Bay Times, “They got ground . Whatever he did to Zim- happened on Feb . 26th in San- climbed on top of him and began police to the Orlando newspaper the goods on him [Zimmerman] . merman was totally justified . And ford, FL is being misframed . slamming his head into the side- in hopes of bolstering Zimmer- They need to prosecute whoever Zimmerman had no right to kill a Some facts are undisputed: walk . man’s case . However, even if shot the kid . He has no protection 17-old-old youth carrying only a Trayvon was walking home from Zimmerman told police that everything Zimmerman said is under my law .” bag of candy and iced tea . a nearby 7-Eleven store, where he he began yelling for help, but two true – which is doubtful – he was Jeb Bush, who signed the bill George E . Curry, former Edi- had purchased a bag of Skittles voice experts hired by the Senti- clearly the aggressor, not the vic- into law when he was Governor of tor-in-Chief of Emerge Magazine, and a can of Arizona iced tea, nel concluded that the voice heard tim . He was the one who pursued Florida, agrees . is Editor-in-Chief of the National when he was spotted by Zimmer- screaming for help on the 911 Trayvon against the advice of the “This law does not apply to this Newspaper Publishers Associa- man, who was driving a SUV . Zim- tapes was not that of the neigh- 911 dispatcher . And with police of- particular circumstance,” he said . tion News Service and Editorial merman dialed 911 and reported borhood watch captain . During ficers enroute, he decided to leave “Stand your ground means stand Director of Heart & Soul Maga- seeing a suspicious Black male in the scuffle, Zimmerman pulled his SUV and hunt for Trayvon . your ground . It doesn’t mean zine . He is a keynote speaker, the gated townhouse community . his 9 millimeter semi-automatic Even supporters of Florida’s chase after somebody who’s moderator, and media coach . Though he had no proof, Zim- handgun and fatally shot Trayvon Stand Your Ground Law don’t turned their back .” Curry can be reached through merman claimed that Trayvon once in the chest . believe Zimmerman should be al- Florida statute 776 013(3),. his Web site, www .georgecurry . appeared to be high on drugs . Police said that when they ar- lowed to hide behind the contro- known as the Stand Your Ground com You can also follow him at When Zimmerman confirmed rived, Zimmerman was bleeding versial legislation . law, says, in part: www .twitter .com/currygeorge . that he was following Trayvon, from the nose, had a swollen lip State Rep . Dennis Baxley, the (a) person who is not engaged www.ladatanews.com Publisher’s Page April 14 - April 20, 2012 Page 9 Data News Weekly Endorses Cynthia Willard-Lewis

It is time for us again to go to sent the interest of all the people Willard-Lewis and her candidacy, the polls to cast our ballots . The of the City . While I must say that this alone will not get her elected . race for City Council-at-Large is both candidates have done great It is important that the people of one that pits current council mem- work that have benefitted the our City get out and vote . In many ber representing District B Stacy City, Cynthia Willard-Lewis is the of our recent elections turnout Head against Cynthia Willard- person we need at this time with has been extremely low . We can- Lewis who has held elected seats her experience at many levels of not continue to have in some cas- at both the local and state level . government in addition to being es 70 percent of registered voters I feel both candidates are quali- someone who displays a talent not making their way to the polls . fied to fill the seat and can bring for bringing diverse people in the And this voter apathy is across the competent leadership this post, City together . board, not just as some would as- but unfortunately only one can be I remember during the City’s sume a problem that exists solely elected . And at this time where darkest hour Cynthia Willard- in the African-American commu- our City is I believe we need a Lewis was on the frontline fight- nity . We must reverse this trend, bridge builder . And someone ing the righteous fight . Not sim- because we cannot any longer with experience in getting things ply for the people of her district, stand idly by and not be involved . done, so for this reason I am en- but for the entire City . This is the It is our future that is at stake and dorsing Cynthia Willard-Lewis . type of person we need have on by voting we can become the ar- As I look around the City I see the council . So I ask please get chitects that can design and build much progress in some areas of out and vote for a candidate that the City we desire for ourselves the City, but in others there are is a proven leader . And stand with and future generations . still areas that resemble the horri- Data News Weekly as we endorse ble days of our not so distant past . Cynthia Willard-Lewis . Cynthia Willard-Lewis We need someone who can repre- But while I endorse Cynthia TAKE YOUR HEART FOR A WALK. YOU COULD LIVE LONGER. Walking is good medicine for your heart. In fact it’s great medicine. Did you know that for every hour of regular, vigorous exercise we do, like brisk walking, we could live two hours longer?

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George Zimmerman The parents of Trayvon Martin, Sybrina Fulton, right, and Tracy Martin watch a news conference in Washington, D.C. as special prosecutor Angela Corey in Sanford, Fla., announces charges against George Zimmerman. Zimmerman is in custody and will face a charge of second-degree murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon, Corey said. George Zimmerman, a neigh- Corey said that Zimmerman has torney, Mark O’Mara, according had lost contact with Zimmer- responsible citizens who all borhood watch volunteer who surrendered to authorities and to NeJame . man and no longer represent want justice to prevail . No mat- says he was acting in self-de- has been arrested . NeJame reported that Zim- him . ter what State Attorney (Angela) fense when he “fatally shot teen- George Zimmerman has merman, before he surren- Earlier on Tuesday, Florida Corey determines following her ager Trayvon Martin in Sanford, turned himself in to law enforce- dered, was “out of the state of Gov . Rick Scott has released a investigation of the Trayvon Florida, has been charged with ment and is in custody in Flori- Florida, as I understand it, for statement ahead of the special Martin tragedy, I trust in the murder in the second degree, da, according to CNN legal ana- his safety .” prosecutor’s news conference: goodness of all Florida citizens special prosecutor Angela Corey lyst Mark NeJame at Data News On Tuesday, Zimmerman’s “We are fortunate in our state to allow our justice system to told reporters Wednesday . Weekly press time . former attorneys Hal Uhrig and that most Floridians and local reach an appropriate conclusion Special Prosecutor Angela Zimmerman also has a new at- Craig Sonner told reporters they civic leaders are law-abiding, in this case .”

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City Council-at-Large Candidate Cynthia Willard Lewis’ (pictured far left) meet VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! and greet at LeRoux Supper Club and Banquet Hall last weekend . Hosted by Kurte Pellerin(pictured far right)the event was well attended by supporters . www.ladatanews.com National News April 14 - April 20, 2012 Page 11

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