20212021 NewspaperNewspaper ofof thethe YearYear CENTRALCENTRAL CITYCITY LouisianaLouisiana PressPress AssociationAssociation Beloved St. Alphonsus Pastor Father Mike Moroney, Native of Ireland, Celebrates 50 Years as Priest

® See Story on Page 4 & The Leader NEWSNEWSJune 2021 • Vol. 24 No. 6 • 20 Pages • Circulation 10,000 • Central City News on Facebook • [email protected] • 225-261-5055 Rebuke of Gov. Edwards for Arrest of Rev. Tony Spell Legislature Suspends Criminal Penalties for Pastors Law Used by JBE To Have Rev. Spell Arrested Can’t Be Used to Jail Pastors Nation’s 2nd Highest Court Woody Jenkins Editor

BATON ROUGE — Early in the pandemic last spring, Gov. used a provision of Louisiana’s emergency powers law to have Central pastor Tony Spell arrested for holding worship services at Life Tabernacle Church on Hooper Road. Now, in a surprise move, the Louisiana Legislature has sus- pended the power of the governor to levy criminal penalties against a pastor in such circumstances. LEGISLATURE VINDICATED Rev. Tony Spell and suspended criminal penalties Governor had used to prosecute the pastor. Gov. Edwards is now consider- law is not among them. The leg- to make sure the governor could resolution suspend a law, and that ing what bills passed by the legis- islature used a little-known provi- not veto its actions. Under Art. is not subject to veto. Rep. Danny lature he will sign or veto, but this sion of the Louisiana Constitution 3, Sec. 20, the legislature can by See CRIMINAL on Page 3 Huge Victory in U.S. 5th Circuit for Central Pastor Woody Jenkins Central Police Chief Roger Corco- sage advice from one of his law- during this pandemic. They are do- Editor ran for holding worship services yers. Baton Rouge attorney Joe ing things they would never do in despite orders from liberal Demo- Long urged the pastor to go slow normal times, and that includes the — In April 2020, cratic Gov. John Bel Edwards. At on pursuing his legal remedies. courts. Let the panic subside, and Rev. Tony Spell was arrested by the time, Rev. Spell received some “People aren’t thinking clearly See HUGE on Page 7 Voters Guide: How Legislators Voted in 2021 How Reps, Senators Voted BATON ROUGE — It is almost im- tive and senator votes in the legis- move fast at the legislature, and possible for the ordinary citizen to lature. There are simply too many even if you were there full-time, During Legislative Session keep up with how his representa- bills and too many votes. Things you probably couldn’t keep up. However, now the Central City News is publishing its first-ever Voters Guide to the 2021 Legis- lative Session. The Guide focuses on the key votes during the session that sepa- rated conservatives from liberals. A high rating is an indication a state representative or senator has a conservative voting record, and a low score reflects a liberal voting record. The Central City News contracted with independent re- searcher Susie Labry to do the re- search for the rating. One senator and two state repre- sentatives had a 100 percent rating on the scale — Sen. and Reps. and CONSERVATIVE WOMEN TAKE LEAD — Republican State Reps. (R-Central), (R-Prai- . rieville), and Beryl Amedee (R-Houma) have some of the best conservative voting records in the legislature and handled key bills. See VOTERS GUIDE on Page 13 Central City News: Louisiana’s Newspaper of the Year 2 CENTRAL CITY NEWS June 2021

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CONSERVATIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Rep. Valarie Hodges (R-Central), Rep. Beryl Amedee (R-Houma), Rep. Rick Edmonds (R-Baton Rouge), Rep. (R-Shreveport), Kathy Edmonston (R-Gonzales), Rep. Danny McCormick (R-Oil City), with conservative activist Susie Labry, and Republican parish chairman Woody Jenkins.

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Photos by Woody Jenkins Jolice Provost Video by Kim Powers Rep. Danny McCormick (R-Oil City) Rep. Rick Edmonds (R-Baton Rouge) Rep. Alan Seabaugh (R-Shreveport) Criminal Penalties Suspended Continued from Page 1 restriction on religious assembly McCormick (R-Oil City) authored provided for in Title 14, Title 29, HCR 5 which passed the House 67- or any other Title or Code of the 20 and the Senate 23-13. Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 The resolution provides that all that provides a criminal penalty for criminal penalties are suspended violations of any COVID-19 proc- relative to religious assembly, relat- lamation or declaration of emer- ed to Covid-19 or any other emer- gency order or any other order de- gency action by the governor. clared by any state or local official The language of the suspension that is related to the free exercise appears to nullify any prosecution of religion guaranteed by the Con- of Rev. Spell or any other pastor for stitution of Louisiana and the Con- actions in the past or present. stitution of the of The operative language of the America. legislation is as follows: THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that the Legislature of HEARING Louisiana hereby suspends all crim- ON HCR 5 inal penalties and restrictions relat- PROSECUTION ed to religious assembly including OF but not limited to R.S. 14:329.6(A) PASTORS (3), R.S. 29:724(E), R.S. 29:727(G) and any other criminal penalty or Louisiana Press Association Central City News Named 2021 Newspaper of the Year BATON ROUGE — The Central and Kim Powers is capitol corre- City News has been named News- spondent and video producer. paper of the Year for 2021 by the The Central City News serves Louisiana Press Association. the City of Central with a circu- The award was based on the lation of 10,000 and an estimated newspaper’s news coverage, in- 25,000 readers of the print edition. vestigative reporting, photogra- It has 36,000 followers online. phy, advertising, graphic design, Jenkins said the Central City and online news coverage. The News is proud to accept the award Central City News is published by on behalf of the Central community. Community Press, LLC, owned by The LPA has awarded the newspa- Woody and Diane Jenkins. Woody per 12 first place awards in the Bet- Jenkins is editor and publisher. Jo- ter Newspaper Competition. These lice Provost is business manager, will be announced next month. 4 CENTRAL CITY NEWS June 2021 Fr. Mike Moroney Celebrates 50 Years Of Service As a Priest in Louisiana passionate and concerned but not Vicki Whittington emotionally entangled in personal St. Alphonsus Catholic Church problems and tragedies. One must GREENWELL SPRINGS — A young exercise patience, put things into Irishman from the Emerald Isle, perspective, and always include Fr. Michael Moroney celebrated prayer. But emotionally, when it is his first Mass at St. Bartholomew your own family, you are hit hard. Church in his hometown, Athea, Priests are not machines with no just about 100 miles southwest of human side. Nonetheless, that side Dublin, Ireland. is there for all of us and those were He was one of 24 Irish seminar- some very, hard days. Having ex- ians raised into the priesthood by perienced the loss of his parents, Bishop Morris, Bishop of Cashel he now has a greater appreciation and Emily in the Cathedral of the for what others experience when Assumption in Thurles County, they lose family members. Tipperary, Ireland. Experiencing the Flood of 2016 His father, Dan Moroney, and the COVID-19 pandemic were a tradesman, and his mother, and still are certainly stressful for Mairead Moore Moroney, had four many. The widespread devasta- children. Fr. Mike is the eldest. He tion of the flood and the paralyzing has one brother and two sisters. conditions of the pandemic gave At the age of 21, he began his cause to examine the best way to training for the priesthood. While continue serving St. Alphonsus pa- at Mount Melleray Abbey, he stud- rishioners and their needs with the ied philosophy and subsequently constraints imposed on everyone. went to St. Patrick’s College in The call of a new challenge in the Thules to complete his studies in REV. MICHAEL MORONEYis celebrating 50 years as a priest. He arrived at St. Alphon- profession of priesthood is some- Theology. sus Liguori in 2007. Fr. Mike plans to continue his service as long as his health permits. thing that makes you pick your- self up and engage yourself in the Fr. Moroney was assigned to land, Fr. Mike likens it to South flaws and weaknesses, he liked to be the new assistant pastor at St. process if you want good things to Louisiana. Lifestyles are simi- focus on strengths they possessed happen. Quick to praise the efforts Mary’s Catholic Church in New lar and there is a relaxed attitude and tried to offer them opportuni- Roads, LA only one month after he of the church staff and resilient among people in both places. ties that could offer positive out- church family, Fr. Mike is grateful was ordained in June 1971. Imag- Folklore and storytelling are the comes. Stressing the need for a ine being away from home at such that there is a gradual sense of nor- same—people like to share life positive self-image by telling them malcy returning to all of us. a young age and the only means of events. To sustain these traditions, “You’ve got to believe in yourself communication with your family Noting that there is a definite he is a firm believer that the family before others will believe in you” shortage of young men going into was through writing letters as his unit is a key in doing so. Communi- was his way of reinforcing their parents did not have a telephone in the priesthood, Fr. Mike would of- ties of closely-bound families have potential to be successful. Like- fer the following advice to those their home for his first 15 years in been one of the great strengths of wise, his advice to adults regard- the United States. considering a religious vocation— his native Ireland home and of ing young people was to never un- “Be open to challenges along the Quick to adapt and most im- Louisiana as well. It saddens him derestimate them for fear of losing pressed with the hospitality of way. Don’t set such strict and rigid to realize that the current discon- the untapped energy and success agendas and limit yourselves to folks in Louisiana, Fr. Mike was nect in many families is diminish- within each one of them. eager to begin his service in re- only following a set path. If an op- ing the strength we once had. Although the decision to enter portunity presents itself, explore it. ligious life. He wanted to get to Always having had a special the priesthood was huge, he has know his church family, and he Redirection may be God’s way of place in his heart for young people, never had any regrets about choos- altering your plans and putting you was determined to master the pro- Fr. Mike’s work with them was ing this course for his life. Com- nunciation of their names – quite a where He needs you most!” always a bright spot in his minis- ing from a country where the Irish One of Fr. Mike’s greatest joys task for anyone not familiar with try, and it still is today. Weekend were persecuted for their faith for the names of Louisiana. is when he reconnects with people work in a halfway house for youth centuries, he says the whole back- who share that he had a positive Fr. Mike says he found a place in London was instrumental in ground of defending faith has in- where people made him feel at impact and influence in their lives. his making the decision to enter stilled of great amount of dedica- It is extremely rewarding to know home wherever he went in Loui- the priesthood. The program was tion and commitment to faith that siana. He jokes that he went from he had a hand in molding their fu- called Street Rescue. He found has always been a part of Irish ture. He also believes the generos- eating meat and potatoes to eating it extremely gratifying to see the history. When one lives through crawfish and seafood. Laissez les ity of people willing to share time potential these youth had, which difficulties faced in Ireland, God and talent in their church life are bons temps rouler!! could provide insight into their ca- will always see his people through When asked about his home- great blessings he has received pabilities. Instead of pointing out tough times. His upbringing taught over and over. He appreciates the him that life is good and goodness gifts a church family shares to so- will prevail. Fr. Mike believes that lidify family units within their own Homeschool Co-op Business News the challenges and hard times he homes, leading and living as ex- has faced, especially those things amples to their children. that are unpredictable, have made Future plans for Fr. Mike? Pro- him stronger. vided his health stays good, and Admitting to being basically when the time comes, he would shy, Fr. Mike recounts how shy- like to retire! He enjoys reading ness can be misconstrued into be- short stories, outside yard work, ing distant or even dismissive. He racquetball, bicycling and watch- considers himself an introvert and ing football games with friends. enjoys his own space. He also says Until then what keeps Fr. Mike he is most happy in his lifestyle Moroney going? He believes it is and the diversity the priesthood being in such a great place with has given him. great people here at St. Alphonsus We all witness Fr. Mike in his and the many places he has served role as priest, pastor, and coun- the Lord for the last half-century. selor. Sometimes we don’t see him Thank you, Fr. Mike Moroney, as one of us, an individual who has for the kindness, love and bless- personal feelings and emotions ings you have shared with every- just as we do. He describes a most one the past 50 years. difficult time for him when he had May the road rise up to meet to deal with the loss of both par- you, may the wind be always at ents. Part of a pastor’s ministry is your back, may the sun shine dealing with the sick and the dy- warm upon your face, the rain fall MEMBERS OF CORNERSTONE HOMESCHOOL CO-OP just completed a Young Entrepreneur class and formed their own businesses. They included Jude Gaspard - Cus- ing and the dead. As professionals, upon your fields, and until we meet tom Lego Models, Joe Morgan - Joe Meauxs, Rachel W. - Essentially Sweet, Cavin Lo- priests deal with death every day. It again, May God hold you in the bell, Bruh Baits, Max Dixon and Justice Kelly - Pixel Bead Company, Laurie A. - All- is part of their job. However, there palm of his hand! Goodies, and Caitlyn O’Neal - Blissful Baker (not pictured). is a fine line between being com- June 2021 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 5

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Member, Louisiana Press Association and Chamber of Commerce of EBR Parish Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Friday before publication $24 a year by subscription in advance • $36 a year outside East Baton Rouge FORMER BAKER MAYOR PETE HEINE, 95, reminisces with former Sen. Dan Richey (left) of Ferriday and former Rep. Woody Jenkins of Baton Rouge. Heine, who was first elected to the Baker City Council in 1956, just ended his last term on the Council. At the Capitol, What You See Is Not Necessarily What You Get On the Personality Disorders of Legislators every single member of the body, Senate. Not Every Disorder and he was ready at a moment’s We must of course pay homage notice to tell everything he knew in to “the science”! Unfortunately, Qualifies as a Mental shocking detail. so little is known about the root The foolhardy few who chal- causes of personality disorders Illness; Yet, Few Are lenged his character or questioned that we will have to satisfy our- him often found themselves laid selves by simply describing in lay Demonstrably Sane bare on the floor of the House terms the types of disorder legis- Central City News editor Woody Chamber. After Shady dismem- lators exhibit. These can best be Jenkins served in the Louisiana House of bered them, neither the fellow’s understood by their names. All of Representatives for 28 years from 1972 these are based on real people who to 2000, representing Baton Rouge longer mother nor his best friend would than anyone in history. He first came to the even admit to knowing him. served in the Louisiana House of Legislature as a page in 1964 and has at- As Shady spoke, every state Representatives or an amalgam of tended every session since then — a total representative, staff member, and real people. They can be male or of 57 years. This is a light-hearted look at member of the press would watch female. Not all are represented in some of the personalities he has encoun- in rapt amazement as he told his the Class of 2020-2024: tered in the Legislature over that time. tale from the mic. The man was HHH Woody Jenkins always embarrassingly truthful, to- • Rep. Born Yesterday doesn’t Editor tally frank, as politically incorrect realize that we’ve had a legislature as one could be, wildly insane, and since Louisiana became a state in BATON ROUGE — My friend, the absolutely hilarious. C Glenn Luttrell 1812 and even before that a territo- rial legislature. Rep. Born Yester- late Rep. Shady Wall (D-Monroe), He could ruin your career with a The late Rep. Shady Wall could prove was committed several times, quick story. Or kill your bill with he was of sound mind. day is so eager to pass his “new” and fellow House members often the turn of a phrase. HHH idea into law that he doesn’t bother thought that perhaps he was re- No matter how bizarre or over to do even the most basic research leased a bit early. His dear wife the top Rep. Wall got in those glori- So the Louisiana House of Rep- on the topic. If he did, he would re- was rather wealthy — as he often ous sessions, he would always win resentatives has a history of — if alize that his wonderful “new” idea told us from the well of the Louisi- the moment in the end by question- not downright insanity — let’s is already law or that it’s been tried ana House Chamber. ing his own sanity and then pulling be kind and call it a history of its before and ruled unconstitutional Rep. Shady Wall was known from his coat pocket his latest dis- members having certain “person- multiple times or that it is so costly as a dandy of sorts and dressed in charge papers from one of our fine ality disorders.” that it would break the bank or that rather gaudy $1,000 suits, which mental institutions. The document Yes, and that is the topic to- it’s been tried and simply doesn’t he changed several times during would state that Rep. Shady Wall day — the personality disorders work. Even after this would-be the course of a legislative day. We was released from the facility be- of legislators at the State Capitol “legislator” learns that it’s already could always tell when he was cause he was in fact of sound mind. in Baton Rouge. I focus on the the law or has been ruled unconsti- about to launch a major address. “And this proves,” Rep. Shady House only because I have known tutional, he sometimes goes ahead He would disappear from the Wall would say, “that I am the only the House since 1964. However, I and introduces the bill anyway! House Chamber and reappear a bit sane person among all of you!” would say without fear of contra- You can’t be too sure, he says! later decked in an entirely different Shady was known always to be diction that any personality disor- • Rep. It’s All About Me is so outfit, looking like a country music armed and would sometimes bran- der that exists in the House would caught up in his own race, sex, or star at a concert. The press would dish his weapon at the podium, re- be even worse in the Louisiana See LEGISLATURE on Page 12 magically appear on time for such lying on his legislative immunity occasions, and Shady would hold to keep him out of trouble. He said forth for a half hour or more — far he was non-violent and that it was more than the House rules provided. necessary to be armed only to pro- No matter what Rep. Wall said, tect himself from those husbands Premier TIRE & AUTO he was hardly ever contradicted or who had failed to properly attend attacked by other members of the to their wives, requiring the dear MondayMonday -- FridayFriday 77 a.m.a.m. -- 5:305:30 p.m.p.m. House. Shady knew the foibles of ladies to seek his affections. SaturdaySaturday 77 a.m.a.m. -- 1:301:30 p.m.p.m. ClosedClosed SundaySunday

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FORMER ALABAMA CHIEF JUSTICE ROY MOORE and Baton Rouge attorney Jeff Wittenbrink successfully argued for Rev. Tony Spell at the U.S. First Circuit Court.

HUNDREDS of members of Life Tabernacle Church in Central and other Christians from across the country stood vigil outside the federal courthouse while the case was heard. U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Spell v. John Bel Edwards New Orleans, LA June 7, 2021

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Spell sued Edwards last year, saying the Governor’s Emergency Orders forbidding Spell from hold- ing church services violated the First Amendment. The pastor was arrested and imprisoned for violat- ing the Emergency Orders. Last year, U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson threw out Rev. Spell’s suit. However, now the Court of Appeals has vacated Jackson’s de- cision, or reversed it, in light of U.S. IN U.S. HISTORY only two pastors have gone to jail for holding church. The first of was arrested in March 2020 in Florida, but Gov. Supreme Court decisions in Catho- Ron Desantis immediately recalled his executive order which had led to the pastor’s arrest. However, the criminal charges against Rev. lic Diocese of Brooklyn v. New Tony Spell of Life Tabernacle in Central are still active and could send the pastor to prison for 18 years. Nevertheless, after his victory York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and before the U.S. 5th Circuit, the pastor’s federal civil rights suit against Gov. John Bel Edwards could be poised to make legal history. South Bay Pentecostal Church v. California Gov. Gavin Newsom. In both cases, emergency orders attempting to close churches were struck down as violating the First and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The 5th Circuit or- dered Judge Jackson to rehear the case and apply the principles recent- ly articulated by the Supreme Court in Catholic Diocese and South Bay. Those cases are very favorable to Rev. Spell, and the district judge will be required to make his deci- sions in the case in accordance with the very clear rulings of the Su- preme Court that closing churches or limiting attendance at churches is unconstitutional. The ruling was a major victory AFTER SEVERAL LEGAL SETBACKS, Rev. Tony Spell and the members of Life Tabernacle Church got a big victory in the na- for Rev. Spell’s legal team which tion’s second highest court, which reversed the federal district court ruling and sent the case back for review in light of Catholic Diocese. includes former Alabama chief jus- tice Roy Moore and Baton Rouge attorney Jeff Wittenbrink. They took on Gov. John Bel Edwards’ at- torneys and won. Here is the court’s decision: United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans, Louisiana June 11, 2021 Before Wiener, Elrod, and Hig- ginson, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: This case arises out of a series of executive proclamations issued by Louisiana Governor John Bel Ed- wards in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these proclama- tions imposed capacity restrictions CHURCH MEMBERS anxiously awaiting the verdict heard from attorney Jeff Wittenbrink. They got good news later in the week. on in- person religious worship strict scrutiny to certain COVID-19 gatherings. Plaintiffs, a pastor and restrictions, and enjoining New his church, brought suit, alleging York from enforcing COVID-19 inter alia that these proclamations restrictions on indoor worship); violated their rights under the Free South Bay United Pentecostal Exercise Clause. The district court Church v. Newsom, 141 S. Ct. 716 Victory Academyest.1980 entered a final judgment dismissing (2021) (enjoining California from the plaintiffs’ claims. enforcing its COVID-19-related In its opinion, the district court ban on indoor worship); Tandon v. MINISTRY OF VICTORY HARVEST CHURCH applied rational basis review to de- Newsom, 141 S. Ct. 1294, 1297–98 termine that the plaintiffs had not (2021) (applying strict scrutiny to PRE-K - 8TH stated a claim for violation of the California’s restriction on private Free Exercise Clause and also de- religious gatherings, and enjoining “A love for learning brings us together termined that the plaintiffs’ claims California from enforcing those re- for injunctive relief were moot. In strictions). a desire for excellence sets us apart.” making its determinations, the dis- We express no opinion on the trict court did not have the benefit merits of this case or the immunity of considering the Supreme Court’s defenses raised by the defendants, recent cases regarding how the Free which the district court should re- 3953 N. Flannery Rd. Exercise Clause applies in the par- view in the first instance. ticular context of state-imposed We VACATE the final judgment 225-272-8339 COVID-19 restrictions on religious in this case and REMAND for the worship. See Roman Cath. Dio- district court to analyze the plain- Non-discriminatory admissions policy cese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo, 141 tiffs’ claims for damages in light of S. Ct. 63, 67–69 (2020) (applying Supreme Court authority. 8 CENTRAL CITY NEWS June 2021 Life Tabernacle to Open New 5,000-Seat Brush Arbor Freedom Center Wednesday CENTRAL — Young people and adults from across the United States are expected to converge at the Brush Arbor Freedom Center at Revolution Square June 30-July 4 at Hooper and Blackwater in Central. The conference, sponsored by Life Tabernacle Church, drew 3,000 participants last year dur- ing Covid and is expected to draw more this year, especially with the opening of the new 5,000-seat conference center. The facility will be open for the first time to the public. The church acquired the property March 1 and Young people and many adults plan to attend Revolution June 30-July 4. Many will make career decisions to become pastors.

since then Rev. Tony Spell and his congregation have worked day and night to turn an old airplane han- gar into a beautiful new conference center. The new facility includes a beautiful lake with walkway around it and a cafe. Plans are in place to build a small chapel and a garden of prayer in the woods east of the lake. Many were saved at Revolution last year. Registration to attend the con- ference is free, but it is essential to register in order to make prepara- tion. To register, go to ltcbr.com. The conference will include three full days of activities June 30-July 2. Then on Saturday, a soul reaching seminar and outreach training. On Sunday, July 4, a full day of activities is planned starting with church at 10 a.m. Rev. Timothy Spell and Rev. Tony Spell

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COASTAL BULKHEADS Affordable Residential Bulkhead Builders Wood or Vinyl • Free Estimates Call Mark at 225-328-1408 10 CENTRAL CITY NEWS June 2021 Central High’s Roger Ball Remembered Central Educator Roger Ball others had taken in high school, Left a Legacy but pushed me to be different be- CENTRAL — Central High School cause he saw something in me that and the Central community lost a I didn’t even know I had,” recalled great educator Dec. 19, 2020. Be- Andrew Breau. fore his retirement in 2018, Roger “He is the reason I am where I Ball was instrumental in develop- am today. Mr. Ball gave me advice ing the American Welding Society in life that has taken me very far Certified Welder program at Cen- and was one of the most humble tral High School. He even returned men I have ever met. We have kept to substitute in the welding lab in in touch since I left the high school. 2020, despite his ongoing battle He continued to give me advice, with cancer. and any time I was wondering if I With an artist’s eye and a crafts- was making a good choice for my man’s skill, Roger was able to career, or even my life in general, build anything, including play- he would be the one I would call,” ground equip- Andrew said. ment, cookers, Former student Trey Habig even a clock agreed, saying, “Mr. Ball instilled and a pitch- skills and a work ethic that I utilize 2017 ABC Welding competition winners Tyler Adams, Blake Olinde, Landon ing machine every day in and out of work. Even Foretich, and instructor Roger Ball after sweeping the awards from scratch. though my career took a separate But Roger was path from welding, I still use the In addition to the many students proudest of skills I learned in his class every- whose lives he touched, Roger helping to build day. He was a great mentor and leaves behind friends and cowork- 2021 Istrouma High young men and will be greatly missed.” ers at Central High who will remem- Varsity Football women in his Roger Ball ber his faith, commitment, loyalty, Schedule 30+ years as a Central High School love of the outdoors, and fond- welding instructor at both his alma ness for camellias and day lilies. Sept 3 Kentwood A mater Istrouma High and then later Roger is survived by children Sept 10 Livonia A at Central. He guided his Wildcat Kelly and wife Lacey Pennington Sept 18 S. Plaquemines A Welders to certifications and - nu Ball, Corey Ball and wife Sally merous awards in MIG and TIG Trammell Ball, and loved one Sept 24 *Plaquemine A welding competitions. Many went Sharon Kennedy Ball, as well as Oct 1 *Liberty H on to high-paying jobs in the man- grandchildren, Mason James Ball, ufacturing industry. Luke Bradley Ball, Hudson Paul Oct 8 Open Date The important life skills Roger Ball, and Gavin Patrick Trammell. Oct 15 Belaire (H) H taught stayed with his students, He is also survived by his mother, Oct 22 Tara (Senior Night) H and many, who are adults now with Wreatha Jean Ball, siblings Lisa children of their own, credit Roger Crayden Ball, Ronald James Ball, Oct 29 *Broadmoor A for their success. and David Wayne Ball. Nov 5 *St. Michael A “I’ll never forget the man who CHS welding students brought home The entire Central High fam- didn’t let me go down the path many awards under Roger Ball. ily sends prayers and gratitude for Head Coach: Jeremy Gradney a great man and a great teacher, Principal: Michael Bester Roger Dale Ball. Terrebonne and LaFleur to Wed June 26 in New Orleans of Boutte, Louisiana, and the late Helen and Lloyd Hebert of Lockport, Louisiana. The groom-elect is the grand- son of Mrs. Vaunice Tate and the late Mr. James Tate of Cen- tral and the late Jane and Wilber LaFleur of Boutte. Macy is a graduate of Destre- han High School in Destrehan and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. In 2018, she also received her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Louisiana State University. Macy is employed at Destre- Macy Terrebonne • Jeremy LaFleur han High School where she serves as the Math Department CENTRAL — Mr. and Mrs. Chair. Jeremy is a graduate of Brett and Mona Terrebonne of Central High School and South- Destrehan, Louisiana, are proud eastern Louisiana University in to announce the engagement of Hammond. their daughter Macy Lynn Ter- Jeremy is currently employed rebonne to Jeremy Mark La- with the East Baton Rouge Par- Fleur, son of Mark and Jackie ish Assessor’s Office. LaFleur of Central. The bride- The couple will exchange elect is the granddaughter of vows on June 26, 2021 at 5 p.m. Mrs. Thelma Terrebonne and at Felicity Church in New Or- the late Mr. Jimmy Terrebonne leans, Louisiana.

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Legislature Will Be What Peoplegovernor Allowcan get him projects and Continued from Page 5 recognition, which he would never grievance that he can’t compre- get using his natural instincts. He hend that he is there to represent all will soon be bored with the legisla- the people in the state and not to be ture and move on. on a personal vendetta. He can’t in • Rep. Old-Timer has been at his mind separate past from present the Capitol since... forever. He or truth from fiction. He focuses on knows everything about how they trying in vain to erase sins long in used to do things and he loves tell- the past, instead of bringing people ing everyone how it was. If you together for a better future. ask him the time of day, he gives • Rep. Student Council Presi- you the history of Swiss watch- dent is attractive and has used his making and forgets to give you the good looks to run for and get elect- time. However, if you can some- ed to lots of things since he was how keep him on point, he can a child. He is mainly interested help you. He knows how every- in getting elected and has no idea thing works. what to do after being elected, but • Rep. School Board served it is fun, and he enjoys the atten- on the parish school board and he tion. His voting record reveals no mentions it often. There’s an old real philosophy or pattern, but he saying that if the only tool you really cares and will probably be have is a hammer, it’s easy to see elected for three straight four-year THE LATE REP. SHADY WALL (right) with former Gov. Edwin Edwards during Ed- every problem as a nail! However, terms. wards’ first term in office, 1972-1976. Wall was a floor leader for the governor. every problem is not a nail. Unfor- • Rep. Angry is angry — angry tunately, Rep. School Board sees about everything! He loves to rail every problem as a school board at the mic and shout insults at his We need men and women in the legislature problem. He may need a seminar enemies. He is above all a bully. on it or a workshop or a year-long But in a tough negotiating session who are devoted to the Constitution and the rule study. Since no education problem with the governor or a powerful of law, who desire to keep government within its ever seems to be solved, he is a sheriff or a lobbying group, he is “legitimate powers, who respect the rights of our content to study problems indefi- the first to fold and side with power. nitely, because that’s what prob- • Rep. Payback carries a lot of citizens, and who are there as humble servants, lems are for, right? He will want grudges. People have done him not predators or scavengers. Ultimately, the leg- “input” from the teachers’ union wrong, and he is eager to pay them islature will be as good or as bad as the people and the involvement of all “stake- back, especially now that he is in holders.” He’ll probably have a public office. He loves to say that allow. So that is really up to you! long run in the legislature and will what goes around comes around. change nothing. HHH He would like to take away his en- whatever you say will be wrong, no was the supreme honor of his life emy’s job or destroy his reputation, matter how good it is. He enjoys and, although” he is supposedly a So you might be asking yourself or even put him in jail. However, finding fault, and he finds plenty of conservative, he will do anything if there are any “normal” people he always ends up shooting him- it — in everything but himself! he thinks the governor wants him in the legislature. Well, of course, self in the foot, because he forgets • Rep. Greedy wants it all! If to do. His ultimate dream is a Pen- that depends on what you mean by that the people he hurts will come it’s a line item in the appropria- tagon apartment, but he will never “normal,” doesn’t it? back to hurt him. tions bill or a list of special proj- get it! I would say, yes, there are! Not • Rep. Opportunity is a thief. ects, he demands it all or as close • Rep. Tipsy has a serious many but some. Maybe 10 to 15 Of course, he doesn’t plan to go to to all as he can get. Be careful! If drinking problem that his wife per cent of the members are rock jail but he does want what he hasn’t he likes your bill, he may steal it works hard to keep under control solid, salt of the earth, have their earned and doesn’t deserve. Gov- by introducing an identical bill un- while he is at home. However, heads screwed on right, and are not ernment is a good place to get those der his name. Because of his enor- while in Baton Rouge, there is no in it for their own benefit. They things the easy way. He’s always mous influence, his bill will go to one to check his behavior. He may work hard, study the bills, try to looking for financial opportunity committee for a hearing, and your smell of alcohol at morning com- make honest decisions, and have as he pursues his legislative career. bill either will be heard on the last mittee meetings. The main chal- only the best interests of our citi- Because his motives are wrong, day of the session or not at all. lenge is to keep him away from the zens at heart. That’s not many but Rep. Opportunity tends to make a • Rep. Finally Somebody has mic, especially when the media is it is sometimes enough to herd a lot of mistakes that get him in trou- run for a lot of things and never around. He’s very happy and is a majority of the House together. ble. Watch for the police reports been elected, but somehow the in- good solid vote for whoever talks Making laws has been likened in the newspaper. You’ll probably cumbent died or something hap- to him last. to making sausage. If you watch it read more about him there! pened, and Rep. Finally Some- • Rep. Rich Guy has plenty, been being made, you would never • Rep. Feed Me loves the lob- body barely got elected to the plenty money. He’s successful in eat it! Most people never see how byists and all the personal favors legislature over a weak field of business which he thinks makes laws are made and will never know they can do for him. He loves to candidates. He will be here only him smart in politics, but it doesn’t. what the people who make the laws eat well. He loves to socialize are really like. four years, but while he’s here, he He’s used to buying things, lording HHH with movers and shakers and pret- wants to soak it all in. He loves it over people, and telling people ty girls. He loves good food and having his legislative license plate what to do. He’s probably close How can all this change? drink, especially when he is in Ba- and his beautiful legislative park- to the governor, which may make There’s really only two ways. ton Rouge. Unfortunately for him, ing spot. Meeting the governor him look smarter than he is. The You have to either run for the leg- the chances of his having an impact islature and change things from the at the Capitol are minimal. inside, or you can go to the Capi- • Rep. Let’s Go! loves to travel, tol, get involved, build your net- especially if someone else will pay work, sound the alarm when nec- for the trip! He’s always looking essary, and change things from the for a fun place to have a legislative outside. conference. He’ll get the legisla- Legislators have to be taught ture to pay not only the cost of the that they will either be part of the trip but also a per diem, if he can rock solid 10 to 15 percent or they get it. Rep. Let’s Go! always lines will be defeated and replaced by up with the Speaker of the House, people without these personality because the Speaker controls how disorders. money is spent for travel. We need men and women in the • Rep. Where Am I? is always legislature who are devoted to the in a bit in a daze. Although he’s Constitution and the rule of law, been up since early this morning, who desire to keep government he always looks like he just woke within its legitimate powers, who up. No one expects much of him respect the rights of our citizens, because he’s obviously having a and who are there as humble ser- hard day. vants, not predators or scavengers. • Rep. Know-It-All has “been Ultimately, the legislature will there and done that,” and he is be as good or as bad as the people quick to tell you so. If you have an allow. So that is really up to you! idea or a suggestion, he will always REP. (right) with Republican Woman’s Club activist Juliett Laugh- say, “Yes, I was just thinking of lin and former Sen. (left). Laughlin and Guillory were part of a contingent Our thanks to Glenn Luttrel of Monroe for that!” He is the ultimate critic, and of Republican leaders who came to the State Capitol to show support for Rep. Garofalo, the use of his photographs of the late Rep. who has been standing against Critical Race Theory and getting lots of media criticism. Shady Wall. June 2021 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 13

Louisiana House of Representatives Conservative Voting Index The Voters Guide 2021 Regular Session Central City News Rep. Raymond Crews R 100 Rep. Richard Nelson R 66 Rep. Rick Edmonds R 100 Rep. R 66 To 2021 Legislature Rep. Beryl Amedee R 95 Rep. Beau Beaullieu R 61 Rep. Kathy Edmonston R 95 Rep. R 61 Louisiana Senate Senators Rated on 15 Rep. R 90 Rep. Mike Huval R 61 Rep. Valarie Hodges R 90 Rep. R 61 Conservative Voting Key Votes, Reps on 21 Rep. Neil Riser R 90 Rep. Scott McKnight R 61 Index Rep. Alan Seabaugh R 90 Rep. Gregory Miller R 61 Which Reveal Where Rep. Thomas Pressly R 61 2021 Regular Session Rep. Daryl Deshotel R 85 Rep. Vinney St. Blanc R 61 Central City News Rep. Gabe Firment R 85 Rep. Chris Turner R 61 They Stand on Issues Rep. Bryan Fontenot R 85 Sen. Heather Cloud R 100 Rep. Larry Frieman R 85 Rep. Mary DuBuisson R 57 Sen. R 93 BATON ROUGE — During the Rep. Ray Garofalo R 85 Rep. R 52 Sen. R 93 course of the recently-completed Rep. R 85 Rep. C Schexnayder R 52 2021 Regular Session of the Loui- Rep. R.Schamerhom R 85 Sen. R 86 Rep. Roy D. Adams I 42 siana Legislature, the battle for the Rep. Laurie Schlegel R 85 Rep. Barbara Frieberg R 42 Sen. R 80 heart and soul of the state often got Rep. Foy Gadbery R 80 Rep. Joseph Stagni R 42 Sen. Rogers Pope R 80 little attention. It was often fought in Rep. R 80 Rep. Malinda White D 42 Sen. Michael Fesi R 80 sparsely-attended committee meet- Rep. Timothy Kerner R 80 Sen. R 80 ings, unnoticed by the liberal me- Rep. Sherman Mack R 80 Rep. D 38 Rep. D 33 Sen. R 80 dia, or during floor debate on bills Rep. Joseph Orgeron R 80 Sen. R 80 that never made the 6 p.m. news. Rep. Charles Owen R 80 Rep. D 23 Sen. R 80 The Louisiana House is consis- Rep. Phillip Tarver R 80 Rep. Travis Johnson D 19 tently more conservative than the Rep. Debbie Villio R 80 Rep. Wilford Carter D 14 Sen. Cameron Henry R 80 Senate, mainly because a handful Sen. Bob Hensgens R 80 Rep. Ryan Bourriaque R 76 Rep. Kenny Cox D 14 of dedicated conservative lawmak- Rep. Phillip DeVillier R 76 Rep. Jeremy LaCombe D 14 Sen. Robert Mills R 73 ers, many of them female, are will- Rep. R 76 Rep. D 14 Sen. Pres. R 73 ing to do their homework and fight Rep. Les Farnum R 76 Rep. Pat Moore D 14 Sen. Mike Reese R 73 hard for conservative principles. Rep. Jon. Goudeau R 76 Conservative bills often pass Rep. Ken Brass D 9 Sen. R 73 Rep. R 76 Rep. Barbara Carpenter D 9 Sen. Brett Allain R 73 the House, only to die in the Sen- Rep. John Illg R 76 ate where it can be hard to find a Rep. Mike Johnson R 76 Rep. D 9 Sen. Eddie Lambert R 66 Rep. Patrick Jefferson D 9 senator willing to take political Rep. Dan McCormick R 76 Rep. Mandie Landry D 9 Sen. R 66 risks and fight tough battles that Rep. Buddy Mincey R 76 Rep. Joe Marino, III I 9 Sen. Stewart Cathey R 60 are necessary to preserve our val- Rep. Troy Romero R 76 Rep. D 9 Sen. Ronnie Johns R 60 ues and our way of life. Rep. Polly Thomas R 76 Rep. Gary Carter D 4 Sen. Patrick McMath R 60 During the recent legislative Rep. Bill Wheat R 76 Rep. Royce Duplessis D 4 session, Central City News fol- Rep. R 71 Sen. R 60 Rep. R 71 Rep. Kyle Green D 4 Sen. , Jr. R 60 lowing key legislation as it worked Rep. Sam Jenkins D 4 its way through the process. At the Rep. Rhonda Butler R 71 Rep. Tammy Phelps D 4 Sen. R 53 Rep. Dewith Carrier R 71 end of the session, we found 15 Rep. Brett Geymann R 71 Rep. Larry Selders D 4 Sen. Rick Ward R 46 key votes in the Senate and 21 in Rep. R 71 Rep. Marcus Bryant D 0 the House that best defined the Rep. Aimee Freeman D 0 Sen. Gregory Tarver D 40 Rep. Jack McFarland R 71 Rep. D 0 Sen. Gary Smith, Jr. D 40 philosophy and voting records of Rep. ** R 71 Louisiana legislators in 2021. Rep. Nich Muscarello R 71 Rep. Jason Hughes D 0 Sen. Regina Barrow D 20 In the Louisiana Senate, three Rep. Bob Owen R 71 Rep. Ted James D 0 Sen. D 20 senators scored 90 percent or Rep. Francis Thompson D 71 Rep. Frederick Jones D 0 Sen. Joseph Bouie D 20 better — Sens. Heather Cloud, Rep. D 0 Rep. Mark Wright R 71 Rep. D 0 Sen. D 20 100, Beth Mizell, 93, and Bar- Rep. R 71 row Peacock, 93. In the Louisi- Rep. D 0 Sen. D 20 Rep. Jean P. Coussan R 66 Rep. Denise Marcelle D 0 Sen. Edward Price D 20 ana House, eight representatives Rep. R 66 Rep. D 0 Sen. D 20 scored 90 percent or better — Rep. Wayne McMahen R 66 Rep. Matt Willard D 0 Reps. Raymond Crews and Rick Sen. Karen Peterson D 13 Edmonds, 100 percent; Beryl **Rep. Blake Miguez was hospitalized and missed six votes. He voted 100% conservative on the 15 votes for which he was present. Sen. Jimmy Harris D 13 See REPUBLICANS on Page 16 2021 Voters Guide to House of Representatives 1-SB 156 by Sen. Mizell 2-HB 352 by Rep. Hodges 3-HB 416 by Rep. Hodges To prohibit biological males from competing To require teaching of American history To teach World War II and the Holocaust in in girls’ sports. Passed House 78-19 and Civics throughout high school. Passed Louisiana high schools. Passed House 66- (Conservative Vote2021 is Regular Yes Session) #772 House 69-36 (Conservative Vote is Yes) #851 32 (Conservative Vote2021 Regularis Yes Session) #660

Sequence: 772 SBS FINAL PASSAGE Date: 5/27/2021 Sequence: 660 HBS FINAL PASSAGE Date: 5/24/2021 SB 156 BY MIZELL Time: 1:31:13 PM HB 416 BY HODGES Time: 7:07:24 PM FINAL PASSAGE FINAL PASSAGE

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The roll was called with the following result: The roll was called with the following result:

YEAS YEAS Mr. Speaker Firment Miguez Mr. Speaker Frieman Muscarello Adams Fontenot Miller, G. Adams Gadberry Nelson Amedee Freiberg Mincey Amedee Garofalo Orgeron Bacala Frieman Moore Bacala Geymann Owen, C. Bagley Gadberry Muscarello Bagley Goudeau Owen, R. Beaullieu Garofalo Nelson Bishop Harris Pressly Bishop Geymann Orgeron Bourriaque Hilferty Riser Bourriaque Goudeau Owen, C. Butler Hodges Romero Brown Harris Owen, R. Carrier Hollis Schamerhorn Butler Hilferty Pressly Coussan Horton Schlegel Carrier Hodges Riser Crews Huval Seabaugh Carter, R. Hollis Romero Davis Illg St. Blanc Carter, W. Horton Schamerhorn Deshotel Ivey Stefanski Cormier Huval Schlegel DeVillier Johnson, M. Tarver Coussan Illg Seabaugh DuBuisson Kerner Thomas Cox Ivey St. Blanc Echols Mack Thompson Crews Johnson, M. Stefanski Edmonds McCormick Turner Davis Johnson, T. Tarver Edmonston McFarland Villio Deshotel Kerner Thomas Emerson McKnight Wheat DeVillier LaCombe Thompson Farnum McMahen White DuBuisson Mack Turner Firment Miguez Wright Echols Magee Villio Fontenot Miller, G. Zeringue Edmonds McCormick Wheat Edmonston McFarland White Total -- 66 Emerson McKnight Wright NAYS Farnum McMahen Zeringue Brass Green Marcelle Brown Hughes Miller, D. Total -- 78 Bryant James Mincey NAYS Carpenter Jefferson Moore Brass Hughes Newell Carter, G. Jenkins Newell Carpenter James Phelps Carter, R. Johnson, T. Phelps Carter, G. Jefferson Pierre Carter, W. Jordan Pierre Duplessis Jenkins Stagni Duplessis LaCombe Selders Freeman Landry Willard Freeman Landry Stagni Glover Lyons Freiberg Larvadain Willard Demonstration Green Marino Gaines Lyons Part I Total -- 19 Total -- 32 ABSENT ABSENT 40.2K Views Bryant Jordan Miller, D. Beaullieu Glover Marino Gaines Larvadain Selders Cormier Jones Jones Marcelle Cox Magee

Total -- 8 Total -- 7 14 CENTRAL CITY NEWS June 2021 2021 Voters Guide to House of Representatives 4-HR 202 by Rep. Hodges 5-HCR 5 by Rep. McCormick 6-HB 349 by Rep. Edmonston State content standards for social studies Suspend criminal penalties imposed on pas- To prohibit printing on drivers license whether emphasizing traditional history. House vote tors holding church during emergency. Passed person has been vaccinated. Passed House 65-35 (Conservative Vote is Yes) #1211 House 67-20 (Conservative2021 Regular Session Vote is Yes) #394 71-18 (Conservative Vote is Yes) #144

Sequence: 394 HRS AND HCRS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Date: 5/12/2021 HCR 5 BY MCCORMICK Time: 3:23:08 PM FINAL CONSIDERATION

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The roll was called with the following result:

YEAS Mr. Speaker Gadberry Orgeron Adams Garofalo Owen, C. Amedee Glover Owen, R. Bacala Goudeau Pressly Bagley Harris Riser Bishop Hilferty Romero Bourriaque Hodges Schamerhorn Butler Hollis Schlegel Carrier Horton Seabaugh Cormier Illg St. Blanc Coussan Ivey Stagni Crews Johnson, M. Stefanski Davis Kerner Tarver Deshotel Mack Thomas DeVillier Magee Thompson DuBuisson McCormick Turner Edmonds McFarland Villio Edmonston McKnight Wheat Emerson McMahen White Farnum Miguez Wright Firment Miller, G. Zeringue Fontenot Mincey Frieman Muscarello

Total -- 67 NAYS Bryant Green Larvadain Carpenter Hughes Lyons Carter, G. Jefferson Marino Carter, R. Jenkins Newell Carter, W. Jones Phelps Cox Jordan Willard Gaines Landry

Total -- 20 ABSENT Beaullieu Freiberg Marcelle Brass Geymann Miller, D. Brown Huval Moore Duplessis James Nelson Echols Johnson, T. Pierre Freeman LaCombe Selders

Total -- 18

7-HB 498 by Rep. Edmonston 8-HB 103 by Rep. McCormick 9-HB 149 by Rep. Frieman To prohibit discrimination by government if a No business is liable for failing to mandate To allow the legislature to terminate any part person refuses the vaccine. Passed House vaccines. Passed House 65-27 of an emergency order. Passed House 58-33 70-30 (Conservative2021 Vote Regular Session is Yes) #601 (Conservative Vote is Yes) #598 (Conservative Vote is2021 Yes Regular )Session #508

Sequence: 601 HBS FINAL PASSAGE Date: 5/20/2021 Sequence: 508 HBS FINAL PASSAGE Date: 5/18/2021 HB 498 BY EDMONSTON Time: 3:56:57 PM Lockout Vote HB 149 BY FRIEMAN Time: 5:09:25 PM FINAL PASSAGE FINAL PASSAGE

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The roll was called with the following result: The roll was called with the following result:

YEAS YEAS Mr. Speaker Frieman Muscarello Amedee Gadberry Nelson Amedee Gadberry Nelson Bagley Garofalo Orgeron Bacala Garofalo Orgeron Beaullieu Geymann Owen, C. Bagley Geymann Owen, C. Bishop Harris Owen, R. Beaullieu Goudeau Owen, R. Bourriaque Hodges Pressly Bishop Harris Pressly Butler Hollis Riser Bourriaque Hilferty Riser Coussan Horton Romero Brass Hodges Romero Crews Huval Schamerhorn Butler Hollis Schamerhorn Davis Illg Schlegel Carrier Horton Schlegel Deshotel Ivey Seabaugh Coussan Huval Seabaugh DeVillier Johnson, M. St. Blanc Crews Illg St. Blanc DuBuisson Kerner Stefanski Davis Ivey Stagni Echols Mack Tarver Deshotel Johnson, M. Stefanski Edmonds Magee Thomas DeVillier Kerner Tarver Edmonston McCormick Villio DuBuisson Mack Thomas Emerson McFarland Wheat Echols Magee Thompson Farnum McKnight Wright Edmonds McCormick Turner Firment McMahen Zeringue Edmonston McFarland Villio Fontenot Miller, G. Emerson McKnight Wheat Frieman Muscarello Farnum McMahen Wright Firment Miller, G. Zeringue Total -- 58 Fontenot Mincey NAYS Freiberg Moore Adams Freeman Lyons Brass Green Marino Total -- 70 Brown Hilferty Miller, D. NAYS Bryant James Moore Adams Green Lyons Carpenter Jefferson Newell Brown Hughes Marcelle Carter, G. Jenkins Pierre Bryant James Marino Carter, R. Jones Selders Carter, G. Jefferson Miller, D. Carter, W. Jordan Stagni Carter, R. Jenkins Newell Cormier LaCombe Thompson Carter, W. Johnson, T. Phelps Cox Landry White Cormier Jones Pierre Duplessis Larvadain Willard Cox LaCombe Selders Duplessis Landry White Total -- 33 Freeman Larvadain Willard ABSENT Mr. Speaker Glover Miguez Total -- 30 Bacala Goudeau Mincey ABSENT Carrier Hughes Phelps Carpenter Glover Miguez Freiberg Johnson, T. Turner Gaines Jordan Gaines Marcelle

Total -- 5 Total -- 14

10-SB 118 by Sen. Morris 11-HB 118 by Rep. Frieman 12-SB 10 by Sen. Fields To allow any citizen to carry concealed un- Prohibit state from enforcing federal firearm Require parents to send their children to less disabled from owning a firearm. Passed laws that violate Constitution. Passed House kindergarten or face jail. Passed House 59- House 73-28 (Conservative2021 Regular Session Vote is Yes) #831 70-30 (Conservative Vote is Yes) #205 33 (Conservative Vote2021 Regularis No Session) #966

Sequence: 831 SBS FINAL PASSAGE Date: 5/27/2021 Sequence: 966 SBS FINAL PASSAGE Date: 6/03/2021 SB 118 BY MORRIS Time: 4:04:42 PM Lockout Vote SB 10 BY FIELDS Time: 3:30:42 PM FINAL PASSAGE FINAL PASSAGE

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The roll was called with the following result: The roll was called with the following result:

YEAS YEAS Mr. Speaker Fontenot Mincey Mr. Speaker Hilferty Miller, D. Adams Frieman Muscarello Adams Hughes Miller, G. Amedee Gadberry Nelson Bacala Illg Mincey Bacala Garofalo Orgeron Bourriaque James Moore Bagley Geymann Owen, C. Brass Jefferson Muscarello Beaullieu Goudeau Owen, R. Brown Jenkins Newell Bishop Harris Pressly Bryant Johnson, M. Phelps Bourriaque Hodges Riser Carrier Johnson, T. Pierre Brown Hollis Romero Carter, R. Jones Pressly Butler Horton Schamerhorn Carter, W. Jordan Selders Carrier Huval Schlegel Coussan Kerner St. Blanc Carter, R. Illg Seabaugh Cox LaCombe Stagni Cormier Ivey St. Blanc Davis Landry Thompson Coussan Johnson, M. Stefanski Duplessis Larvadain Turner Crews Johnson, T. Tarver Echols Lyons Villio Davis Kerner Thomas Freeman Mack Wheat Deshotel LaCombe Thompson Freiberg Magee White DeVillier Mack Turner Gaines Marino Willard DuBuisson Magee Villio Glover McKnight Zeringue Echols McCormick Wheat Green McMahen Edmonds McFarland White Edmonston McKnight Wright Total -- 59 Emerson McMahen Zeringue NAYS Farnum Miguez Amedee Gadberry Miguez Firment Miller, G. Bagley Garofalo Nelson Crews Geymann Orgeron Total -- 73 Deshotel Goudeau Owen, C. NAYS Edmonds Harris Riser Brass Hughes Miller, D. Edmonston Hodges Romero Bryant James Moore Emerson Hollis Schamerhorn Carpenter Jefferson Newell Farnum Horton Schlegel Carter, G. Jenkins Phelps Firment Ivey Seabaugh Carter, W. Jordan Pierre Fontenot McCormick Tarver Duplessis Landry Selders Frieman McFarland Thomas Freeman Larvadain Stagni Gaines Lyons Willard Total -- 33 Glover Marcelle ABSENT Green Marino Beaullieu Cormier Owen, R. Bishop DeVillier Stefanski Butler DuBuisson Wright Total -- 28 Carpenter Huval ABSENT Carter, G. Marcelle Cox Hilferty Freiberg Jones Total -- 13

Total -- 4 June 2021 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 15 21 Key Votes Reveal Conservative-Liberal Split 13-HR 20 by Rep. Edmonston 14-HB 565 by Rep. Huval 15-SB 196 by Sen. Morris To advise parents that whether children are Makes it a crime to talk on cellphone while To fine social media that cancel members vaccinated is voluntary. Passed House driving. Passed House 77-20 (Conservative for their political views. Failed in House 75-11 (Conservative Vote is Yes) #224 Vote is No) #571 2021 Regular Session 25-38 (Conservative Vote is Yes) #998 Sequence: 571 HBS FINAL PASSAGE Date: 5/19/2021 HB 565 BY HUVAL Time: 6:48:30 PM FINAL PASSAGE

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The roll was called with the following result:

YEAS Mr. Speaker Gaines Miller, D. Adams Goudeau Moore Bacala Green Muscarello Bagley Harris Newell Beaullieu Hilferty Orgeron Bishop Hodges Owen, C. Bourriaque Hollis Owen, R. Brass Horton Phelps Brown Hughes Pierre Bryant Huval Pressly Butler Illg Romero Carpenter Ivey Schamerhorn Carrier James Selders Carter, W. Jenkins St. Blanc Cormier Johnson, M. Stagni Coussan Johnson, T. Stefanski Davis Jordan Tarver DuBuisson Kerner Thomas Duplessis LaCombe Thompson Echols Landry Turner Edmonston Mack Wheat Farnum Magee White Firment Marcelle Willard Freeman McFarland Wright Freiberg McKnight Zeringue Gadberry McMahen

Total -- 77 NAYS Amedee Frieman Mincey Carter, R. Garofalo Nelson Cox Geymann Riser Crews Jefferson Schlegel Deshotel Marino Seabaugh Edmonds McCormick Villio Fontenot Miller, G.

Total -- 20 ABSENT Carter, G. Glover Lyons DeVillier Jones Miguez Emerson Larvadain

Total -- 8

16-HB 578 by Rep. Amedee 17-HB 609 by Rep. Jordan 18-HB 84 by Rep. Marcelle To tell women who receive abortion pill that To repeal qualified immunity defense for law To allow felons to serve on juries. Juries process can be reversed. Passed House enforcement officers. Passed House 53-42 now must be unanimous. Passed House

71-27 (Conservative2021 Vote Regular Session is Yes) #417 (Conservative Vote is No) #381 55-42 (Conservative2021 Vote Regular Session is No) #217

Sequence: 417 HBS FINAL PASSAGE Date: 5/12/2021 Sequence: 217 HBS FINAL PASSAGE Date: 5/04/2021 HB 578 BY AMEDEE Time: 4:32:11 PM HB 84 BY MARCELLE Time: 7:02:45 PM FINAL PASSAGE FINAL PASSAGE

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The roll was called with the following result: The roll was called with the following result:

YEAS YEAS Mr. Speaker Frieman Mincey Mr. Speaker Gaines Marino Adams Gadberry Muscarello Adams Glover McCormick Amedee Garofalo Nelson Bagley Green McFarland Bacala Geymann Orgeron Brass Hollis McKnight Bagley Goudeau Owen, C. Brown Hughes Miller, D. Beaullieu Harris Owen, R. Bryant Ivey Moore Bishop Hilferty Pressly Carpenter James Nelson Bourriaque Hodges Riser Carrier Jefferson Newell Butler Hollis Romero Carter, G. Jenkins Owen, R. Carrier Horton Schamerhorn Carter, R. Johnson, M. Phelps Cormier Huval Schlegel Carter, W. Johnson, T. Pierre Coussan Illg Seabaugh Cormier Jones Selders Crews Ivey St. Blanc Cox Jordan Stagni Davis Johnson, M. Stagni Davis LaCombe Turner Deshotel Kerner Stefanski DuBuisson Landry White DeVillier Mack Tarver Duplessis Larvadain Willard Echols Magee Thomas Farnum Lyons Zeringue Edmonds McCormick Thompson Freiberg Magee Edmonston McFarland Turner Gadberry Marcelle Emerson McKnight Wheat Farnum McMahen White Total -- 55 Firment Miguez Wright NAYS Fontenot Miller, D. Zeringue Amedee Garofalo Owen, C. Freiberg Miller, G. Bacala Goudeau Pressly Beaullieu Hodges Riser Total -- 71 Bourriaque Horton Romero NAYS Crews Huval Schamerhorn Brass Glover Larvadain Deshotel Illg Seabaugh Bryant Green Lyons DeVillier Kerner St. Blanc Carpenter Hughes Marcelle Echols Mack Stefanski Carter, G. James Marino Edmonds McMahen Tarver Carter, W. Jefferson Newell Edmonston Miguez Thomas Cox Jenkins Phelps Emerson Miller, G. Thompson Duplessis Jones Pierre Firment Mincey Villio Freeman Jordan Selders Fontenot Muscarello Wheat Gaines Landry Willard Frieman Orgeron Wright

Total -- 27 Total -- 42 ABSENT ABSENT Brown Johnson, T. Villio Bishop Freeman Hilferty Carter, R. LaCombe Butler Geymann DuBuisson Moore Coussan Harris

Total -- 7 Total -- 7

19-HB 652 by Rep. Glover 20-HB 704 by Rep. Hodges 21-HB 702 by Rep. DuBussion To remove criminal penalties from posses- To allow major parties to have a watcher at To allow casino gambling in St. Tammany sion of marijuana. Passed House 68-25 each precinct or voting site. Passed House Parish. Passed House 63-28 (Conserva-

(Conservative Vote 2021is RegularNo) Session #387 68-31 (Conservative Vote is Yes) #1143 tive Vote is No) #4662021 Regular Session

Sequence: 387 HBS FINAL PASSAGE Date: 5/11/2021 Sequence: 466 HBS FINAL PASSAGE Date: 5/13/2021 HB 652 BY GLOVER Time: 7:28:34 PM Lockout Vote HB 702 BY DUBUISSON Time: 5:25:08 PM FINAL PASSAGE FINAL PASSAGE

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The roll was called with the following result: The roll was called with the following result:

YEAS YEAS Mr. Speaker Frieman McFarland Mr. Speaker Duplessis Larvadain Adams Gaines McMahen Adams Farnum Lyons Bacala Geymann Miller, D. Bagley Fontenot Marcelle Bagley Glover Miller, G. Beaullieu Freeman McFarland Bourriaque Goudeau Muscarello Bishop Freiberg McKnight Brass Green Nelson Bourriaque Frieman McMahen Brown Harris Newell Brass Gadberry Miller, G. Bryant Hilferty Orgeron Brown Gaines Nelson Butler Hollis Owen, R. Bryant Glover Newell Carpenter Hughes Phelps Butler Green Owen, C. Carter, W. Huval Pierre Carpenter Horton Owen, R. Cormier Jefferson Romero Carrier Hughes Phelps Coussan Jenkins Schlegel Carter, G. Huval Pierre Cox Johnson, T. Seabaugh Carter, W. Ivey Romero Deshotel Jones Selders Cormier James Schamerhorn DeVillier Jordan Stagni Coussan Jefferson Selders DuBuisson LaCombe Stefanski Cox Jenkins St. Blanc Duplessis Landry Turner Davis Jones Stefanski Echols Larvadain Villio Deshotel Jordan Turner Emerson Lyons White DeVillier Kerner Willard Farnum Marcelle Willard DuBuisson LaCombe Wright Freeman Marino Wright Freiberg McCormick Total -- 63 NAYS Total -- 68 Amedee Landry Schlegel NAYS Carter, R. Mack Seabaugh Amedee Garofalo Owen, C. Crews Magee Stagni Carrier Horton Riser Edmonds Marino Thomas Carter, R. Illg Schamerhorn Emerson McCormick Thompson Crews Ivey Tarver Firment Miguez Villio Edmonds Johnson, M. Thomas Harris Mincey White Edmonston Kerner Thompson Hilferty Muscarello Zeringue Firment Mack Wheat Hodges Pressly Fontenot Miguez Johnson, M. Riser Gadberry Mincey Total -- 28 Total -- 25 ABSENT ABSENT Bacala Goudeau Moore Beaullieu Hodges Moore Echols Hollis Orgeron Bishop James Pressly Edmonston Illg Tarver Carter, G. Magee St. Blanc Garofalo Johnson, T. Wheat Davis McKnight Zeringue Geymann Miller, D.

Total -- 12 Total -- 14 16 CENTRAL CITY NEWS June 2021 2021 Voters Guide to Louisiana Senate 1-SB 156 by Sen. Mizell 2-HCR 5 by Rep. McCormick 3-HB 349 by Rep. Edmonston To prohibit biological males from competing in Suspend criminal penalties imposed on pas- To prohibit printing on drivers license whether girls’ sports. Passed Senate 29-6 tors holding church during emergency. Passed person has been vaccinated. Passed Senate (Conservative Vote is2021 YesRegular Session) #274 Senate 23-13 (Conservative Vote is Yes) #665 33-3 (Conservative Vote2021 Regular is Session Yes) #896

Sequence: 274 SBS 3RD READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Date: 5/05/2021 Sequence: 896 HBS 3RD READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Date: 6/07/2021 SB 156 BY MIZELL Time: 5:06:05 PM HB 349 BY EDMONSTON Time: 2:14:03 PM AMUSEMENTS/SPORTS MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC EG NO IMPACT LF EX SEE NOTE MOTION BY WARD FINAL PASSAGE FINAL PASSAGE

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The roll was called with the following result: The roll was called with the following result:

YEAS YEAS Mr. President Hensgens Peacock Mr. President Harris Mizell Abraham Hewitt Pope Abraham Henry Morris Allain Jackson Reese Allain Hensgens Peacock Barrow Lambert Smith Bernard Hewitt Pope Bernard McMath Talbot Boudreaux Johns Price Cathey Milligan Tarver Bouie Lambert Reese Cloud Mills, F. Ward Cloud Luneau Smith Connick Mills, R. White Connick McMath Tarver Foil Mizell Womack Fesi Milligan Ward Henry Morris Fields Mills, F. White Foil Mills, R. Womack Total -- 29 NAYS Total -- 33 Boudreaux Fields Luneau NAYS Carter Harris Price Barrow Jackson Peterson

Total -- 6 Total -- 3 ABSENT ABSENT Bouie Johns Cathey Talbot Fesi Peterson Total -- 2 Total -- 4

4-HB 498 by Rep. Edmonston 5-HB 103 by Rep. McCormick 6-HB 149 by Rep. Frieman To prohibit discrimination by government if a No business is liable for failing to mandate To allow the legislature to terminate any part person refuses the vaccine. Passed Sen- vaccines. Passed Senate 23-12 of an emergency order.Passed Senate 25-12 ate 26-10 (Conservative Vote is Yes) #901 (Conservative Vote 2021is RegularYes Session) #885 (Conservative Vote is Yes) #954 Sequence: 885 HBS 3RD READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Date: 6/07/2021 HB 103 BY MCCORMICK Time: 1:38:15 PM LIABILITY/CIVIL RE NO IMPACT GF EX SEE NOTE MOTION BY FESI FINAL PASSAGE

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The roll was called with the following result:

YEAS Mr. President Hensgens Morris Abraham Hewitt Peacock Bernard Johns Pope Cathey Lambert Reese Cloud McMath Talbot Fesi Mills, F. White Foil Mills, R. Womack Henry Mizell

Total -- 23 NAYS Barrow Fields Milligan Boudreaux Harris Peterson Bouie Jackson Price Connick Luneau Smith

Total -- 12 ABSENT Allain Tarver Ward

Total -- 3

7-SB 118 by Sen. Morris 8-SB 10 by Sen. Fields 9-HB 565 by Rep. Huval To allow any citizen to carry concealed unless Require parents to send their children to Makes it a crime to talk on cellphone while disabled from owning a firearm. Passed Sen- kindergarten or face jail. Passed Senate 34-1 driving.Failed Senate 19-18 ate 26-11 (Conservative2021 Regular Vote Session is Yes)#128 (Conservative Vote is No) #348 (Conservative Vote2021 is Regular No Session) #955

Sequence: 128 SBS 3RD READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Date: 4/27/2021 Sequence: 955 HBS 3RD READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Date: 6/07/2021 SB 118 BY MORRIS Time: 5:24:39 PM SUBJECT TO CALL Time: 5:37:06 PM WEAPONS HB 565 BY HUVAL EG DECREASE SD RV SEE NOTE MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS FINAL PASSAGE RE1 SEE NOTE MOTION BY MCMATH FINAL PASSAGE

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ROLL CALL The roll was called with the following result:

YEAS The roll was called with the following result: Mr. President Henry Morris Abraham Hensgens Peacock YEAS Allain Hewitt Pope Mr. President Lambert Reese Bernard Lambert Reese Abraham Luneau Smith Cathey McMath Smith Barrow McMath Talbot Cloud Milligan Talbot Bernard Milligan Ward Connick Mills, F. Ward Cathey Mills, F. Womack Fesi Mills, R. White Harris Morris Foil Mizell Womack Jackson Pope

Total -- 27 Total -- 19 NAYS NAYS Barrow Fields Peterson Allain Fields Mizell Boudreaux Harris Price Boudreaux Foil Peacock Bouie Jackson Tarver Bouie Hensgens Peterson Carter Luneau Cloud Hewitt Price Connick Johns Tarver Total -- 11 Fesi Mills, R. White ABSENT Johns Total -- 18 ABSENT Total -- 1 Henry

Total -- 1 Republicans Are Far More Conservative Than Dems Continued from Page 13 above the next Democrat, Rep. Malinda White crats to elect Rep. as Speaker Amedee and Kathy Edmonston, 95 percent, of Bogalusa. of the House. The Speaker appoints all mem- and Julie Emerson, Valarie Hodges, Neil Riser, Rep. Thompson have served in the House bers to their committees and names committee and Alan Seabaugh, 90 percent. or Senate continuously since 1975, a total of chairmen. This gives one person extraordinary In general, Republicans in both the Sen- 46 years. That makes him one of the longest control over the legislative process. ate and House are far more conservative than serving legislators of all time. Rep. John Alar- Conservatives complain that Schexnayder Democrats. All but a handful of Democrats are io served in the House or Senate for 48 years, has appointed Democrats to committee chair- members of the Black Legislative Caucus, and which may be the record. manships and given Democrats and liberal they take a far-left stand on many issues with At the bottom of the Republicans are Reps. Republicans undue influence in a body that is few exceptions. Barbara Freiberg and Joe Stagni, both at 42 per- overwhelmingly Republican and conservative. The one major exception is the dean of the cent conservative. That places them tied with Schexnayder is known to strong arm mem- House, Rep. Francis Thompson, a Democrat, Democrat Rep. Malina White. bers who cross him. Members who fail to toe who had a 71 percent conservative voting re- The dynamics of the Louisiana House are his line have been removed from their com- cord. That places him above nearly half of the complicated by the fact that a minority of the mittees or removed from chairmanships or had Republican lawmakers and nearly 30 points Republicans in the House joined with all Demo- See CONSERVATIVES on Page 17 June 2021 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 17 15 Votes in Louisiana Senate Tell Volumes About Whether Senators Are Conservative 10-SB 196 by Sen. Morris 11-HB 578 by Rep. Amedee 12-HB 84 by Rep. Marcelle To fine social media that cancel members To tell women who receive abortion pill that To allow felons to serve on juries. Juries now for their political views. Failed in Senate process can be reversed. Passed Senate 31-7 must be unanimous. Passed Senate 23-13 19-18 (Conservative2021 Vote Regular Sessionis Yes) #240 (Conservative Vote is Yes) #904 (Conservative Vote is2021 No Regular) #594Session

Sequence: 240 SBS 3RD READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Date: 5/04/2021 Sequence: 594 HBS 3RD READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Date: 5/27/2021 SB 196 BY MORRIS Time: 4:10:32 PM HB 84 BY MARCELLE Time: 2:39:05 PM COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS JURY DUTY FINAL PASSAGE MOTION BY FOIL FINAL PASSAGE

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The roll was called with the following result: The roll was called with the following result: YEAS Mr. President Hewitt Pope YEAS Abraham Johns Reese Mr. President Foil Mills, F. Allain Lambert Talbot Abraham Harris Peterson Cloud Mills, F. White Barrow Jackson Price Foil Mizell Womack Bernard Johns Reese Henry Morris Boudreaux Lambert Smith Hensgens Peacock Bouie Luneau Ward Cathey McMath Womack Total -- 19 Fields Milligan NAYS Barrow Connick Milligan Total -- 23 Bernard Fields Mills, R. NAYS Boudreaux Harris Price Allain Hensgens Pope Bouie Jackson Smith Cloud Mills, R. Talbot Carter Luneau Tarver Connick Mizell White Cathey McMath Ward Fesi Morris Henry Peacock Total -- 18 ABSENT Total -- 13 Fesi Peterson ABSENT Hewitt Tarver Total -- 2 Total -- 2

13-HB 652 by Rep. Glover 14-HB 704 by Rep. Hodges 15-HB 702 by Rep. DuBussion To remove criminal penalties from possession To allow major parties to have a watcher at To allow casino gambling in St. Tammany of marijuana. Passed Senate 20-17 (Conser- each precinct or voting site. Passed Senate Parish. Passed Senate 23-14 vative Vote is No) #857 37-1 (Conservative 2021Vote Regular is Session Yes) #912 (Conservative Vote is No) #911 Sequence: 912 HBS 3RD READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Date: 6/07/2021 HB 704 BY HODGES Time: 3:33:18 PM ELECTIONS RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX SEE NOTE MOTION BY HEWITT FINAL PASSAGE

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The roll was called with the following result:

YEAS Mr. President Harris Morris Abraham Henry Peacock Allain Hensgens Pope Barrow Hewitt Price Bernard Jackson Reese Boudreaux Johns Smith Bouie Lambert Talbot Cathey Luneau Tarver Cloud McMath Ward Connick Milligan White Fesi Mills, F. Womack Fields Mills, R. Foil Mizell

Total -- 37 NAYS Peterson

Total -- 1 ABSENT Total -- 0 Conservatives Watching for Governor’s Vetoes Continued from Page 16 156 by Sen. Beth Mizell, which private funding to government been lobbying the governor against their Pentagon apartments or park- provides that biological male ath- bodies to run elections. Both bills HB 498 by Rep. Edmonston and ing spaces taken away. letes cannot compete on female could be the subject of a veto over- HB 103 by Rep. McCormick. HB More significantly, he punishes athletic teams in the state. He also ride session if one is held. 498 prohibits the government from those who fail to do his bidding by vetoed legislation by Republican Republicans say they won’t be discriminating against people not preventing their bills from coming House leader Rep. Blake Miguez surprised if Edwards vetoes more vaccinated. HB 103 protects busi- to the floor. that forbid Facebook’s Mark Zuck- conservative legislation. The Loui- nesses from suit if they do not re- During the recent session, Rep. erberg and others from providing siana State Medical Society has quire employees to be vaccinated. Valarie Hodges worked hard to pass legislation insuring Louisiana high school students would study the founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Federalist Papers. The bill easily passed the House but was killed in the Senate. When Hodges tried to bring a resolution to do the same thing near the end of the session, the Speaker feigned support for the resolution. However, the resolu- tion needed a 2/3rds vote and when the required 2/3rds of the House pledged their support, he refused to allow Rep. Hodges to have a vote on the resolution. Schexnayder often strong arms members by telling them he won’t allow a hearing on their bill and tells them to remove content he doesn’t like from their Facebook pages. A handful of conservative bills passed during the session, but Re- publican lawmakers are concerned that liberal Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards will veto their bills. The governor already vetoed SB Sen. Heather Cloud received Rep. Raymond Crews received Senate President Pro-tem Beth Mizell 100 percent conservative rating. 100 percent conservative rating. received 93 percent conservative rating. 18 CENTRAL CITY NEWS June 2021

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in the USA and all the world, This movement started January 2021. How far the letters will reach or how many will be written is unknown. This is the second letter; identified by the last digit of the zip code. Many of the first letter were distributed and how many were copied and given to others is unknown. It is about spreading the love of God, our love for all people in the world (no exceptions) by helping our brothers and our sisters. I do explain further in this letter how we are all broth- ers and sisters. As I write this letter our USA Constitution that is still the law of our beautiful country is being trampled on and it is breaking hearts of all that love God, country and each other; we do love the freedom that God and our country gives us. Let us not lose this freedom! Our children have been taught untruths and many are being purposely kept out of school, many businesses have been destroyed and many are still not opened, some are being forced to leave, churches are still not opened at all, policemen and women who risk their lives for us are being defunded. This is all unconscionable! With all of the religions aka (traditions) that there are on earth, there are some that should scare us. They are the ones that want to control our mind and body and those that worship EVIL. There are still some that make human sacrifices! Run from them because they are sinful and love POWER AND MONEY. Who makes Evil good and good Evil? Isaiah 5:20, “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter.” Psalm 52:3 “Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness.” God loves righteousness. WHAT CAN WE DO TO STOP THIS EVIL? 1. The good news is that we the people still have freedom, especially freedom of speech and freedom of religion. As such, we can demand our state governors and legislators to open everything in their state immediately. Hopefully it will be done by our Independence Day, July 4, 2021. We can also have them do the following: 2. Stop the media from spreading false news. Have the state legislators and governor pass a law that makes report- ing false news illegal. Remind them that we the people have more power than them and our vote will count and we need to stand up against all corruption. The constitution guarantees freedom of the press but seriously does anyone really think it means freedom for social media to tell lies and twist what is true? Are they just lazy? You answer. My dictionary states news as reporting on new events or situations. It does not say to make up stories and report lies by twisting the truth. 3. Make it illegal to defund the police. 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To date, no deaths have occurred and three persons were treated and recovered. I guess we could call it herd immunity. Now he may be facing years in jail! Rev. Spell stated, “We are commanded ‘Not to forsake the assembling of ourselves to- gether.’ Hebrews 10:25 KJV.” It is interesting to note that Our Forefathers that did the translations and some of those that wrote our USA Constitution were self-taught. Read Vol. 24 No. 1 of Central City News. It’s about honoring Rev. Spell. Do not miss reading page 7 either, Promises Made and Promises Kept. It is free for the asking as long as supplies last and they will send it to you or you can access the archives of the Central City News free by going to centralcitynews.net and type in any name, place, or event. It will search 450 editions of the Central City News and allow you to access them. Please pass this letter on. For those of us that believe in the power of prayer. 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Cookie No. 3

Cookie AKA Cookies Address: In Your Hearts (I Hope) The World 00003

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the USA and all the world, This movement started in January of 2021. How far the letters will reach or how many will be written is un- known. This is the third letter; identified by the last digit of the zip code. Many of the first letters were distributed and how many were copied and given to others is unknown. It is about spreading the love of God, our love for all people in the world (no exceptions) and love of FREEDOM. As I write this letter, our Constitution is still the law of our beautiful country, but it is being trampled on. This is breaking the hearts of all that love God, country and each other. We love the freedom that God and our country gives us. WE MUST NOT LOSE THIS FREEDOM! Our children have been taught untruths, and many are being purposely kept out of school. Many businesses have been destroyed and are still not open to all. Our southern border is wide open, and policemen and women who risk their lives for us are being defunded. This is all unconscionable! The Law of Liberty 1. By what law will mankind be judged? “So speak ye. And so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.” James 2:12 2. To what law does James refer when speaking of the law of liberty? “For He that said, ‘Do not commit adultery’, said also, ‘Do not Kill.’” James 2:11 3. Who is the one referred to that said, “Do not commit adultery?” These words the Lord spoke unto all your as- sembly.” Deuteronomy 5:22 4. By what law did Christ say the human family would be judged? “He that rejected Me, and receiveth not My words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.” John 12:48 5. Did Christ speak His own, or His Father’s commandments? “For I have not spoken of Myself; but the Father which sent Me, He gave Me a commandment what I should say, and what I should say , and what I should speak.” John 12:49. Please also read Deuteronomy 5:7-22 and Exodus 20:3-17 and you will get all the words spoken by God. This is the law (The Ten Commandments) to which James and Christ have reference in speaking of the law by which man will be judged. Let’s be clear on the Sixth Commandment. The bibles that say murder is the correct word translated. 6. Why is the law called a law of liberty? “And I know that His commandment is life everlasting” John 12:50 7. For perfection how does the Psalmist speak? “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.” Psalm 19:7. 8. Must one repent and become converted in order to have their sins blotted out? “Repent ye therefore; and be con- verted in order to have their sins blotted out? “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.” Acts 3:19. To repent and be converted is a personal moment that can happen in secret or in front of others. It can change a life forever. 9. Is there a reward for those who keep God’s law? “Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.” Psalm 19:11 10. How great is the reward here spoken of? “Blessed are they that do His commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life and may enter in through the gates into the city.” Revelation 22:14 11. Will one be blessed for keeping this law? “But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer...of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.” James 1:25 For those of us that believe in the power of prayer, please pray for our country that some are attempting to change. Above all else, we want our children, grandchildren, and great grand children to know the truth, especially about this great country that has the greatest Constitution on earth. Be sure they know that equity is not equality. Equity is the opposite of equality! Some students are being taught 2+2 is nothing. What they are currently teaching will not get them into college. The radicals are really hurting and have hurt many children. LET US ALL (NO EXCEPTIONS) PEACEFULLY DO THIS. WE THAT LOVE GOD, FAMILY, THIS GREAT COUNTRY, LOVE ALL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD, LOVE OUR FREEDOM THAT IS AT STAKE. TAKE IT BACK BY OPENING UP THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY ON INDEPENDENCE DAY! WE CAN DO IT PEACE- FULLY BY JUST DOING WHAT WE DID PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC. HERE IS TO OLD GLORY! HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! We want everything opened. We can do it by contacting our state legislators and our governors. Our many voices will be heard. We can all do it together. May God bless us all. LET’S ALL DO THIS NOW! Yours in Christ, Cookie COOKIE

This is message is from a reader of the Central City News. Cookie wishes to remain anonymous. However, Cookie can be reached by emailing [email protected]. On the subject line, please write the word “Cookie”. A copy of the Central City News for January 2021 can be obtained for a limited time by sending $3 in cash or check for mailing to Central City News, 910 N. Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806