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CentralVOTE EARLY Sept 28-Oct 5 at Central Library ® & The Leader NEWSNEWSSeptember 2019 • Vol. 22, No.9 • 24 Pages • Circulation 10,000 • 30,000 online • www.centralcitynews.us • 225-261-5055 Wildcats to Make Run at State Playoffs

Central Football IsWildcats Back Defeat 2019 Central High Varsity Football Livonia by 28-6, Aug 30 Livonia W 28-6 Jamboree Mentorship 50-7 Sept 6 Mentorship W 50-7 CENTRAL - The Central High Wild- cats are off to a fast start with high- Sept 13 Broadmoor A scoring victories in the jamboree, a Sept 20 Belaire H 28-6 win over Livonia, and the first Homecoming game of the year, a 50-7 victory over Mentorship Academy. Sept 27 Southern Lab A Central coach Sid Edwards was Oct 4 Plaquemine H beaming this week over the start of the season but even more because of Oct 11 Denham Springs* H his new granddaughter, Audriana, Oct 18 Scotlandville* A who came this week — three weeks early but still weighing a healthy Oct 25 Walker* H 8 pounds, two ounces. Audriana Nov 1 Zachary* H came after 46 hours of labor and Senior Night everyone was more than happy to see her. “A beautiful girl!’ he said. Nov 8 Live Oak* A Evans Shane by Photos The Central Wildcats travel to *District games • Starting time 7 p.m. Broadmoor this Friday to meet a Head coach Sid Edwards PIERCE PATTERSON RUNS FOR WILDCATS as Andrew Cangelosi leads the way. team that is stronger than Mentor- Principal Brandon LaGroue during Central’s 50-7 victory over Mentorship Academy. The Wildcats travel to Broad- ship. Coach Cyril Crutchfield who moor Friday and host Belaire on Friday, Sept. 20 for Central’s Homecoming. See WILDCATS on Page 2 Republican Party Endorses Parishwide Officials BATON ROUGE — The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has voted to endorse four parishwide officials: • Sheriff Sid Gautreaux • Assessor Brian Wilson • Clerk of Court Doug Welborn • Coroner Dr. Beau Clark All four have Democratic oppo- nents who have been endorsed by the Democratic Party. The GOP said, “We are blessed in East Baton Rouge Parish to have four very capable, honest, hard-working conservative individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty to serve the people of this parish. We are honored to endorse all four as being worthy of reelection.” Assessor Brian Wilson Clerk of Court Doug Welborn Sheriff Sid Gautreaux Coroner Dr. Beau Clark Candidates Seeking Two District Judgeships in Central Area

Candidates • District Judge Division A Candidates • District Judge Division L Photos by Jolice Provost Jolice by Photos

DISTRICT JUDGE - (Left to right) Beau Brock and Tarvald Smith are running in Division A. Will Jorden, Ronald Johnson, and Trae Welch in Division L 2 CENTRAL CITY NEWS September 2019 Central Area to Help Elect Two Judges To District Bench from Northern Parish Candidates Crossing Lines Of Party, Race To Seek Votes Woody Jenkins Editor BATON ROUGE - Before qualifying began, political pundits said the election of two new District Court judges from the northern district of the parish (Baker, Central, and Zachary) would go strictly down racial lines, creating a virtual dead heat that could go either

way. Provost Jolice by Photos Now that qualifying is closed and candidates are out there campaigning, District Judge candidates Beau Brock and Tarvald Smith in Division A and Trae Welch, Will Jorden, and Ron Johnson in Division L something rather unexpected is hap- pening. Candidates are reaching out very boldly to voters of another race ELECTION Oct. 12, 2019 or party. One day recently, Beau Brock, the for Two Judgeships Republican candidate in Division A, Both from the was walking predominantly African American neighborhoods in Baker, Northern Sub-District and Metro Councilman Trae Welch, Baker • Central • Zachary the Republican running for Division L, was doing the same thing in Zach- Registered Voters ary. Meanwhile, Baton Rouge City White 46,225 Court Judge Tarvald Smith, the Demo- cratic candidate in Division A, is mov- Black 46,750 ing around Central, meeting people. A ride around Central shows signs Other Races 4,374 for Ron Johnson, a Democratic candidate in Division L, in unexpected Blacks Voters Include places. He’s out working. It’s a good thing. Republicans might Republicans 992 meet some good people and learn a thing or two in Baker, and Democrat Independents 8,645 candidates might do the same thing in Central. Attorney Beau Brock (left) and Judge Tarvald Smith are running in Division A. The Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish held a Candidates Forum for the five candidates running for those two judgeships. The QR Code for the video of the meeting is below. It’s worth watching. The five candidates presented them- selves well. They are all very bright, well spoken, and understand the law. Things came apart a bit when Judge Tarvald Smith said that we must do something about “mass incarceration.” Your reporter challenged that statement, saying that he had been around for many decades and had never heard of such a thing around here, that the Constitution was still in effect and the courts were functioning. The judge backtracked a bit, and all the candidates had their say, illustrat- ing to some degree the “racial divide” that we sometimes see on matters of justice. The election is Oct. 12. District Judge Divison L candidates Will Jorden, Ron Johnson, and Metro Councilman Trae Welch all emphasized their experience. Watch Candidate Forum for District Judge Wildcats Aim to Return to Glory Days Point Phone Continued from Page 1 Plaquemines High School is coach- dropped to 4-A this year. at QR Code won state championships at South ing the Buccaneers and hopes to The following week, Central will turn around their fortunes. meet Southern Lab. They are formi- Coach Sid was disappointed dable. “The real deal!” Coach Sid DENHAM SPRINGS with the Wildcats’ first half of play said. against Mentorship Academy. “The The coach had praise for his team was struggling to get their Wildcats. “They have a lot of poise footing, but they came on strong in and understanding. In terms of re- the third quarter, scoring 43 points.” sponding to coaching, one of our The starting backfield against best teams!” FALL Broadmoor looks like this: Quar- Coach Sid said he was grateful FEStIVAL terback Sam Kenerson, a reliable for the community’s support at the OCtOBER 5, 2019 9 AM - 4:30 PM playmaker, is healthy for Friday’s Mentorship game for the family of game as is Pierce Patterson. Isaiah senior Lauryn Adams who passed FREE ADMISSION 150+ VENDORS Rankins will return to the lineup af- away this summer. “Such a tragedy.” LIVE MUSIC PEt SPOOk-tACULAR ter an injury, but Jonathan Swift is Coach Sid had congratulations out with an injury. for Central Private, which won their Thank you to our sponsors: Pelican State Credit Union, The Advocate, The Livingston Parish News, Homecoming will be next Fri- first regular season game in LHSAA. Pierce Creative Marketing Service, Healing Place Church, Livingston Parish Tourism day, Sept. 20 against Belaire, which “It’s an exciting time for CPS.”

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Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish GOP Endorsements for Oct. 12 BATON ROUGE - The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has made its first round of endorse- Republican Party ments. These endorsements are for races where there is only one major Endorsed Republican in the race. Next week, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser the party said it will issue endorsements where two or more Republi- Sec of State Kyle Ardoin cans are running. Attorney Gen. Jeff Landry The GOP endorsed the four Treasurer John Schroder parishwide Republican elected of- Agriculture Mike Strain ficials who are seeking reelection: Sheriff Sid J. Gautreaux • Sheriff Sid Gautreaux Assessor Brian Wilson • Assessor Brian Wilson • Clerk of Court Doug Welborn Clerk Doug Welborn • Coroner Dr. Beau Clark Coroner Beau Clark In a statement, the party said all Senator Bodi White four are doing a fine job and de- Dist Judge-A Beau Brock served reelection. Dist Judge-L “Trae” Welch The Republican Party also endorsed the following statewide of- To Be Announced ficials running for reelection: Governor • Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser LT. GOV. BILLY NUNGESSER (right) at the Ronald Ronald Newspaper Luncheon Insurance Commissioner • Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin with (left to right) the late Metro Council member Buddy Amoroso, St. George move- • Attorney General Jeff Landry ment leader Norman Browning, and Metro Council member Dwight Hudson. BESE • Treasurer John Schroder Central area, the GOP endorsed parish, the Republican Party en- Senate District 16 • Agriculture Commissioner Sen. Bodi White for reelection. dorsed Beau Brock for Division A House District 68 Mike Strain In the two contested District and Trae Welch for Division L. House District 70 In the State Senate race for the Court judgeships in the northern The election is Oct. 12.

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Oaks at Central School Complex What Central Means to Me Shortly after Suzi and I got married, I was a young deputy with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office. My first assignment after the Parish Prison was to the Central substation on Gurney Road. It was the late 1970’s and Central was still very much in the country. I got to know every corner of the Central community, and I fell in love with the people. — good conservative, family-oriented people who love God above, this great country, and their community. So many of my buddies in law enforcement lived in Central and the people treated all of us in the Sheriff’s office with respect and affection. It was easy to feel at home in Central and develop a loyalty to the people. When I was elected Police Chief in Baker, I continued to work closely with the Sheriff’s office and the Central substation. Those relationships never ended. Then in 2008, I was elected Sheriff with strong support from the people of Central. About that time, our children moved to Central, and our grandchildren soon enrolled in the new Central Commu- nity School System. Time flew by and before we knew it, our grandkids were practically grown and were students at Central High School. We found ourselves regulars at Wildcat Stadium — as grandparents rooting for the Wildcats! We felt as much at home in Central as we had in Baker! In May, our granddaughter Camille graduated from Central High School, and we were filled with pride at all her accomplishments and very happy that her diploma was from Central High and really meant something! As Sheriff, I have been proud to work with the new Central Police Department. The Sheriff’s office continues to be the primary law enforcement agency for Central, but the Central Police Department is really making a difference and helping us fulfill our responsibilities. The media has criticized me lately for working with the Central Police De- partment, continuing to work closely with ICE on illegal im- migrants, and promising to work with the City of St. George, if the people there choose to incorporate. That criticism seems very strange to me. As Sheriff, it’s my responsibility to do all of those things. Maybe I’m not politically cor- rect, but as the chief law enforcement officer of East Baton Rouge Parish, I have the responsibility to serve all the people of our parish, and that’s what I will always do! To all the people of Central, thank you so much for the support and kindness you give not only to Suzi and me but to our deputies as they put their lives on the line for all of us everyday! Central truly is “A Community that Cares!” and you let us know that everyday!

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CentralVOTE EARLY Sheriff Sid Gautreaux Sept 28-Oct 5 at Central Library 6 CENTRAL CITY NEWS September 2019 DOUG WELBORN Clerk of court “ Just because a governmental office might be the only place to receive a particular service doesn’t mean a citizen deserves any less than the very best customer service found in the competitive private sector…” During his years as Clerk of Court, Doug Welborn has stressed this concept to the office’s entire work force. Service with a smile has always been the expectation for the staff but taken a step further: Doug wants the customer to leave with a smile as well. Much has changed over the years at the Clerk of Court’s Office. Bound volumes, which were once the only source of housed information, still line the shelves, but data available through technology has become the standard. The office’s advancements — from the recently upgraded court management system to the electronic filing and recording system soon to come — have been significant. The sharing of criminal records data among law enforcement agencies with all involved will be at the highest standard. The coming upgrade of the land management system will make already fast and thor- ough service even more efficient, with expanded online research capabilities. Some of the many services available through the Clerk of Court’s Office include • Marriage license issuance and passport application • Birth and death certificates available at the City Hall location • Domestic violence assistance in obtaining restraining orders • Recording of official documents into the Notarial Acts of the parish • Genealogical research through the extensive historical holdings

• Training for attorneys, realtors, researchers and other agencies Click Here for Video Tour of • Recruitment and training of election commissioners to staff voting precincts Clerk’s Office • Filing of new court suits and housing according to preservation standards • Providing copies of needed documents to customers of the office’s holdings As technology continues to make the office’s operations the best that they can be, it all goes back to that original concept for Doug. Technology will always be used to provide the best personal customer service, but never replace it. “ A Name You Know, a Person You Trust... Security and Service You Can Depend on... with a Smile!” September 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 7

COMMUNITY PRESS, LLC Senior Capital City News CENTRAL CITY NEWS & & South Baton Rouge Journal Vol. 28 • No. 1 The Leader Vol. 22 • No. 9 • CCN No. 431 Offensive 910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 City of Central, LA 70739 Lineman

910 North Foster Drive Vol. 3 • No. 2 LOGAN Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone (225) 261-5055 • Entire contents © 2019 SCOTT Email stories and photos for all papers to [email protected] Published Monthly (60) The Leader was founded April 30, 1998. The Central City News was founded April 21, 2005. They merged May 4, 2006. The South Baton Rouge Journal began publication in 1989. It went of the on hiatus in 2008 during its 20th year of publication. It resumed publication as the Capital City News on Aug. 16, 2012, with Vol. 21, No. 1. The North Baton Rouge Journal began on August 11, 1966 and went on hiatus in 1976. It resumed publication as the Istrouma Journal on April 6, 2017. Central Editor & Publisher Woody Jenkins Wildcats Business Manager Jolice Provost Account Executive Kim Powers Photo by Member, Louisiana Press Association and Chamber of Commerce of EBR Parish Jolice Provost Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Friday before publication Central City News $18 a year by subscription in advance • $25 a year outside East Baton Rouge Central City News Endorses Rispone in Oct. 12 Election Eddie Rispone Will Make a Great Governor parents living in that house of 1,000 like most of us. He has the proven Woody Jenkins square feet. ability to do everything a great go- Editor The Rispone’s were blue collar venor must do. We think he’s exactly and hard-working. Eddie went to what Louisiana needs! BATON ROUGE - Very few Louisiana Redemptorist High School. At age Right now, he’s very close to mak- governors have been elected from 15, he worked construction with his ing the runoff for governor. He just Baton Rouge. Only one governor in older brother Sammy. At Redemptor- needs a little help from the people he living memory had his roots here, ist, he was an outstanding football grew up with here in Baton Rouge. and most of our residents don’t even player, earning All-State honors. If we come together for him, we can know it. Dave Treen was raised in As a young man, his faith was push him into the runoff. If he makes North Baton Rouge and attended Is- growing and he became a committed it that far, he’s a winner for sure! trouma Elementary School. His moth- Christian. He graduated from LSU in With Eddie in the Governor’s er taught at Istrouma High School construction technology. Mansion, Louisiana’s prospects for before the family moved to Jefferson In 1989, Eddie and his brother Jer- the future will be very bright indeed! Parish in the 1930’s. Gov. Treen loved ry founded ISC Constructors. They to brag about his Istrouma roots. found a niche, and their business Now, for the first time since then, grew to become phenominally suc- 2019 Baton Rouge has a native son run- cessful — one of the top companies Central City ning for governor. In many ways, he like theirs in the country. Today, he epitomizes all that is good about our employs more than 3,000 families. News community. Along the way, he was recognized Eddie Rispone’s grandfather ar- as one of the outstanding contractors Publication Dates rived at Ellis Island from Sicily on in our state and nation, even serving Sept. 12, 1912. His name was Joe as national chairman of Associated October 3 Rispone. In Sicily, if a young wom- Builders & Contractors. Election Edition an couldn’t afford a baby, the child His beloved wife Phyllis passed November 7 was left in a basket on the doorstep away after they were married 35 years. Fall Edition Edition of a midwife. That’s where Joe was Businessman Eddie Rispone Republican Candidate for Governor He and his wife Linda, who lost her November 28 found. He was covered with a cloth. husband, have been married 13 years. When the midwife pulled it back, the Bayou. Sam worked construction Between the two of them, they have Christmas Parade Edition baby threw open his arms! “Rispon- for Kaiser Aluminum and then went seven children and 24 grandchildren. December 12 de!” the midwife exclaimed, mean- to work for Standard Oil. He was Eddie’s great interests have been Christmas Edition ing he responds. And that’s how Joe drafted and fought in World War II. job creation and opening educational Rispone got his name! Everyone in They built a house on Hollywood opportunities for everyone. It’s not a Deadline: 5 p.m. the world named Rispone is descend- Street at the corner of St. Dorothy theory for him or a political talking Friday Before ed from Eddie’s grandfather. not far from the church. Eddie’s dad point. He’s actually done it. News or Advertising Eddie’s father Sam Rispone and his rode his bicycle to Standard Oil. Of course, he’s not a politician. mother, the former Rosalie Gulino, The Rispone’s raised their seven He’s a businessman, a believer, and a Call 225-261-5055 moved to Baton Rouge from Amite children in that house. The old- family man. And he has compassion Email: centralcitynews in early 1940 to seek work at the est was Sammy. At one point, there for people, because he’s been there, @hotmail.com plants. They settled near Monte Sano were six Rispone children plus their ISTROUMA KIWANIS CLUB Ronald Reagan Serving the Children of North Baton Rouge Newsmaker Luncheon Meets 12 Noon 1st & 3rd Mondays Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 Doe’s Eat Place 3723 Govt. 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Sadie James Melancon Sadie Melancon Was Born July 26 CENTRAL — Brandon and Jaime (Guidry) Melancon are proud to announce the birth of their second daughter, Sadie James Melancon. Sadie James arrived July 26, 2019, at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge at 6:40 p.m. She CENTRAL’S ISAIAH RANKINS crashes through for a gain in the Wildcats’ 28-6 victory over Livonia in the jamboree. weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and- was 21.5 inches long. Sadie James was welcomed by proud big sister Amelia Rose, proud grandparents Waylan and Dana Guidry of Central, Glenn Melancon of Central and Lana Lauret of Baton Rouge. Great- grandparents are George and Ver- lane D’Antoni of Central, Mary LeGlue of Plaquemine, the late Gerald LeGlue of White Castle, the late Alton and Adele Guidry of Breaux Bridge, and the late Doyle and Marjorie Melancon of Baton Rouge. Mayra Ann Liles Public Safety • Public Confidence Arrived July 12

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • 1991 - 1999 - Assistant District Attorney EBR Parish. Handled over 2,000 cases. Was lead counsel as a Felony Assistant on over 50 successful felony jury trials; prosecuted sex crimes for 5 years. Myra Ann Liles • 1999 - 2008 - EPA Criminal Attorney. Special Assistant United States CENTRAL — Shane and Lindsey Attorney in BR (2000-2002) Liles are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Myra Ann • 2008 - 2011 - Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Liles. She arrived at 7:06 a.m. on • 2011-2019 - Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger • Private Practice July 12, 2019, at Woman’s Hos- pital. She weighed 6 pounds and • 2019 - Brock Law, LLC 15 ounces and was 19 inches long. She was welcomed by big sisters EDUCATON Nora and Clara. Proud grandparents are Al and • LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, 1991, and Louisiana State University, 1988 Kaye Smith of Central and Bill and Kaye Liles of Baton Rouge. Myra COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM is the great granddaughter of Fran- cis Schmit of Central and Joel and • Middle school and youth sports coach – 1997-2019 Lurline Hilbun and Virginia Con- • Co- Founder, Aquinas League charity. Raised over $1 million for area charities. tine, all of Baton Rouge. • Baton Rouge Bar Association volunteer – 1994-present • St. Thomas More Church Parish and volunteer – 1993-present

My professional career since graduating from the LSU Law Center has been one of both public service and private practice. I am running to be YOUR judge and will focus on public safety and building public confidence in the judiciary for our community. I am a Republican who will fight for the rights of every man, woman, and child. I have spent 27 years as an attorney in Baton Rouge fighting for fairness and justice for the people of Louisiana in the courtroom. My personal time has been spent on volunteering in our community, raising money for charities, coaching our kids, and helping families in crisis. I have extensive experience on all sides of the law as an Assistant District Attorney, Special Assistant District Attorney in a surrounding parish, and as a criminal defense attorney. I have also worked with Federal Agents. I humbly ask for your vote for District Court Judge, Division A. Central To Support Our Campaign CallBeau 225-715-1804 Brock VOTE EARLY Visit Our Website https://beaubrock4judge.com/ Sept 28-Oct 5 at Central Library ®

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Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved Greenwell Springs Road, August 2016 When Our Future Was Uncertain and Our Property Values Temporarily Collapsed... Assessor Brian Wilson reassessed the value of more than 40,000 properties downward to reflect the reality of the situation and make sure we were not overtaxed during a time of recovery!

I am proud to represent the amazing City of Central, which is filled with strong and determined people who are passion- ate about their community. Since the flood of August 2016, it has been a privilege for my staff and me to work with so many of you to make sure your property was assessed fairly during this difficult period. We are proud to have assessed more than 40,000 pieces of property, including most of yours, which were damaged by the flood. Central embodies the best Louisiana has to offer — strong families, safe streets, great schools, and wonderful places of worship. In spite of all we have been through, the future looks bright, and I am proud to serve as your Assessor! – Brian Wilson

Click QR Code to Watch Assessor Brian Wilson CentralVOTE EARLY Brian Wilson at Ronald Reagan East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor Newsmaker Luncheon Sept 28-Oct 5 at Central Library

Brian Wilson • East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor 222 ST. LOUIS STREET, BATON ROUGE, LA 70802 PHONE 225-389-3920 10 CENTRAL CITY NEWS September 2019 September 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 11

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Dr. Clark Serving the Coroner’s Office Effectively, Efficiently, Compassionately Native of Baton Rouge • President of the Louisiana State Coroner’s Association • Undergraduate degree: Louisiana Tech University • Medical degree: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans • Board certified, American Board of Emergency Medicine • Diplomat of the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators • 19-year medical career: Emergency medicine physician, medical director for the EBR Parish Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, LA State Police SWAT team, and LA Bureau of EMS • Past President and Member of the Louisiana State Medical Society, Capital Area Medical Society • Baton Rouge Eye Bank Champion for Sight, Louisiana Organ Procurement Champion of Donation, and Baton Rouge Business Report’s 40 under 40 are a few of his accolades • Married to Vanessa, blessed with two children • Member of St. Jude Parish Catholic Church • Avid endurance athlete Highlights of Two Terms of Accomplishments • Created the first-ever annual report providing full transparency • Increased self-generated revenue from 9% to 26% • Implemented the electronic processing of death certificates • Increased the number of investigators, while decreasing administrative staff • Developed a regional autopsy program • Created a Safe Sleeping Task Force, reducing infant mortality by 65% • Sounded the alarm about the rising Opioid crisis, resulting in new legislation and awareness • Played a key role in the Bridge Center for Hope, our forthcoming mental health facility • Worked with community leaders to address the increasing trend in African American male suicides • Implemented investigative tools and training not realized previously • SANE: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner protocol best-practices • POST: Peace Officer Standards Training for investigators • MDI: Medicolegal Death Investigators Certification for investigator Dr. Clark’s Future Plans as Coroner of EBR Parish • To assist individuals and their families who are in a mental health crisis with a goal of finding needed – treatment over incarceration • Elevating awareness, while providing compassionate response to sexual assault survivors • Complete staff training in pediatric forensic sexual assault examinations to fully implement a response to men, women and children • Continue to work toward preventing all unsafe sleeping infant deaths • Realize the completion of the Bridge Center for Hope for mental health • Continue to sound the alarm, provide education and solutions for issues affecting our community such as the opioid epidemic #ElectBeauClark2019

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“I bring hands-on experience to the office of East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner, having investigated over 25,000 deaths, 53,000 mental health cases and 750 sexual assault cases. I have the knowledge, skills and integrity for this position and will continue to Dr. Beau Clark • Coroner proudly represent my community when re-elected.” –Dr. Beau Clark East Baton Rouge Parish 14 CENTRAL CITY NEWS September 2019 CHS Honors Memory of Lauryn Adams

On Friday, September 6, 2019, Central High School Honored the Memory of the Late Lauryn Adams Central High Class of 2020 • Daughter of Lawrence and Tammy Adams Lauryn was a true servant to her school and the community • She embodied what it means to be a Wildcat and will forever be a beacon of love and excellence for her classmates.

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Meet the All-Central Team WIDE RECEIVER LEFT TACKLE LEFT GUARD CENTER RIGHT GUARD RIGHT TACKLE TIGHT END Tina Hebert Kara Kinchen Richard O’Quinn, PT Tom Coplin, PT Colleen Malone Holly Bates Tara Sturgeon Physical Therapist Massage Tech Vestibular Therapist Physical Therpist Physical Therapist Physical Therpist Physical Therpist Assistant Herdman Certified Owner/Administrator Assistant Assistant Assistant

QUARTERBACK Helen Balzli Physical Therapist Owner Watch Interviews Download QR Code Reader from App Store and point phone at QR Code next to photo.

RUNNING BACK FULLBACK RUNNING BACK Samantha Smith Katie Carpenter Lisa Pocorello PT Tech PT Tech PT Tech

Attention Athletes and Parents If a high school athlete suffers an injury, Central Physical Therapy of- fers a FREE exam and consultation ev- Punt Return Erik Strahan ery Saturday morning from 8 to 10 a.m. PT, DPT, ATC during football season. No appoint- Physical Therapist Director of Sports ment necessary. Our pleasure to serve you! Medicine –Erik Strahan, Director of Sports Medicine

Beautiful Facility • Quality Staff • 30 Years in Business • Offering More Services • No Need to Travel Outside Central • Physical Therapy • Skilled, Hands-on Approach • One- on-One Care Muscular and Skeletal Problems • Concussions • One of Top Concussion Programs in the Country • Dizziness • Fall Prevention • Recovery from Surgery • Aquat- ics Program • Sports Therapy • Fitness • Massage Therapy • Dry Needling Owners Helen Balzli, PT, and Tom Coplin, PT and Administrator 16 CENTRAL CITY NEWS September 2019

Central High Play-by-Play ‘Sideline Football’ Is On the Air for the 2019 Season!

Central Wildcat Pre-Game Warm Up

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Doug Turn in at 7 p.m. Every Friday Welborn Aug. 30 Livonia (Jamboree) W 28-6 ERB Parish Sept. 6 Mentorship Academy W 50-7 Clerk Sept. 13 Broadmoor Away of Court Sept. 20 Belaire (Homecoming) Home Sept. 27 Southern Lab Away Oct. 4 Plaquemine Home Oct. 11 Denham Springs* Away Oct. 18 Scotlandville* Away Oct. 25 Walker* Home Nov. 1 Zachary* (Senior Night) Home Nov. 8 Live Oak* Away Produced by Jolice Provost & Kim Powers Chick-fil-A • College Drive for Central City News Sen. Bodi White EBRP Sheriff Central Sid Gautreaux City News Proud to Sponsor Istrouma Football September 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 17 Meet the Central Wildcats!

Meet the Wildcats • Aug. 27, 2019 • Photos by Jolice Provost and Shane Evans 18 CENTRAL CITY NEWS September 2019 2019 Central High Wildcats Football

#1 Juan Banks #2 Da’Veawn Armstead #3 Malik Hillard #5 Pierce Patterson #6 Josiah Rankins #7 Amaire Montgomery #8 Yashua Brown #9 Riyan Cotton

#11 Andrew Myrick #12 Tyler Heil #13 Jonathan Swift #14 Sam Kenerson #15 Caleb Ward #16 Jermaine Spears, II #17 Kamai McKnight #18 Amari Idusuyi

#19 Marquise Barrett #21 Jevon Washington #22 Isaiah Rankins #23 Trenton Robinson #24 Colby Levia #25 Sam Eames #26 Reid Cooper #27 Gage Evans

#28 Tyron Jackson #29 Kameron Shaffer #30 Lance Scott #33 Nathaniel Hames #35 Cameron Brown #36 Hayden Starkey #37 Cameron Idusuyi #38 Colby Godso

#39 Andrew Medine #40 Tyler Melton #41 Christian Ivey #42 Sammy Smiley #44 Ethan Ferguson #46 Jaquwine Williams #47 Kadarius Hawkins #48 Ashton Constantin

#50 Jovonte Whiten #52 Derek Dupree #53 Dalton Davis #54 Grant Dunn #55 Lucus Hill #56 Bryson Edwards #57 David Chassaing #58 Michael Brown

#59 Daygan Barrick #60 Logan Scott #61 Alexander Garcia #64 Aaron Hunt #65 Kyrin Ely #67 Jaylon Brooks #72 Brayden Hamner #74 Tyler Tullier

#75 Nathan Feierabend #76 Layne Landry #77 Jonathan Brue #79 Andrew Cangelosi #81 Tyler Escuriex #84 Calvin Collier #85 Dylan Wilson #86 Braxtyn Mayeaux Central Wildcat Football Pictures by Eric Frank Photography September 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 19 Team Led by Head Coach Sid Edwards

#90 Tyler Duncan #91 Layton Gibson #93 Trevor Kean #94 Kimble Evans #97 Kyle Williams #98 Jeremiah Colomb #99 Cameron Tillery Central High School Football Coaches and Trainers

Sid Edward Brett Courville Coach Clay Carl Dijohn Hunter Edgens Frank Fresina Kobie Griffin Brian Hargroder Head Coach Quarterbacks Assistant Coach Offensive Line Offensive Line Defensive Line Running Backs Freshman Receivers

Ken Hilton Justin Hutchinson Joey Jarreau Gregg Morris Zach Morris Leroy Williams Taylor Wilson Brandon O’Neal Def. Coordinator Linebackers Defensive Line Receivers Off. Coordinator Fr. Def. Backs Freshman Receivers Fr. Def. Coordinator

Elliott Wilkins Bryan Hutson Keith Thompson Ashley Baptiste Jillian Dunaway Mackenzie Everett Sarah Ford Brandi Grothman Running Backs EMT, 1st Responder Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer

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Team Captains were #26 Reid Cooper, #79 Andrew QB Sam Kenerson #14 plows Cangelosi, and #8 Yashua Brown. #35 Cameron Brown makes big gain for Central Wildcats. through for the Wildcats.

#21 Jevon Washington and #12 Tyler Hill celebrates with #5 Pierce Patterson scores for Wildcats. #79Andrew Cangelosi #54 Grant Dunn. #12 Tyler Hill assists #39 Andrew Medine extra point.

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#3 Malik Hillard carries the ball for the Wildcats. Malik Hillard for Wildcat TC Central Wildcat #35 Grant Wilkerson

Kyle Williams carries the Flag! Andrew Cangelosi blocks for Pierce Patterson. #2 Juan Banks and #27 Gage Evans #5 Pierce Patterson with TD for Wildcats! 22 CENTRAL CITY NEWS September 2019 2019 Central Private Football Team

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #7 #8 #9 Michael Friedman Caleb Fontenot Braxton Shows Nash Tamplet Cole Birdsong Reese Dean Kade Halphen Trip Flotte

#10 #12 #13 #19 #20 #24 #32 #44 Ben Kolb Cale Peterson Austin Bradford Tristan Sanders Cody Sharpe Draven McDonald Adam Steudlein Mason Dailey

#50 #51 #52 #55 #57 #60 #61 #62 Peyton Varnado Clay Easley Cameron Monson Cole Robertson Joseph Myers Scooter Anderson Camden McCann Braiden Morgan

#64 #68 #71 #72 #77 #80 #84 Rory Seguin Rhett Richard Gage Collins Mason Pitre Trevion Cooks Trip Wilson Gade Genovese

The 2019 Central Private Redhawks Varsity Football Team • Head coach Robby Mahfouz and assistant coaches Brennan Courville, Blase Courville, Daniel Truxillo and Ross Moland Central Private Redhawks Football Now Members of LHSAA • Photos by Selser Photography September 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 23 2019 Central Redhawk Cheerleaders Central Private Football Schedule 2019 Member, Louisiana High School Athletic Association July 1, 2019 Sep 6 Covenant Christian W22-0 Sep 13 Independence H Sep 20 Catholic Pt. Coupee A Sep 27 East Iberville H Oct 4 Pope John Paul II H Homecoming Oct 11 Ascension Christian A Oct 18 Slaughter Charter A Oct 25 Notre Dame H Defending State Champ Nov 1 Southern Lab A Nov 8 Thrive Academy H

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Central High head coach Sid Edwards makes his entrance as Darth Vader to open Meet the Wildcats, an opportunity to meet all Central athletes and spirit groups.

CongratulationsHonesty • Humility • Central!Fairness

TRAE WELCH District Judge Div. L

• What a wonderful opportunity it has been for me to represent the people of Central on the Metro Council for the past 12 years! Thank you for your confidence! • My experience includes 12 years as City Prosecutor in Zachary; Chairman, Commission on Law Enforcement, and former Reserve Police Officer, City of Baker. • On Oct. 12, we will elect a new District Judge for the people of Central. • I will bring conservative values consistent with those of the people of Central and our district. • Here’s what I value in a judge: • Devotion to the Constitution and the Rule of Law • Honesty • Humility • Fairness • Independence • Knowledge of the Law • Hard Work • Respect for People and the Bar • Please join with me during this very important election.

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