General Excellence Press Association CENTRAL CITY National Newspaper Assn. CENTRALCENTRAL CITYCITY NEWSNEWS CENTRAL CITY RECOMMENDATIONSRECOMMENDATIONS PRESIDENTPRESIDENT —— DonaldDonald J.J. TrumpTrump SENATORSENATOR -- Dr.Dr. JohnJohn FlemingFleming CONGRESSMANCONGRESSMAN —— GarretGarret GravesGraves MAYOR-PRESIDENTMAYOR-PRESIDENT —— Sen.Sen. BodiBodi WhiteWhite METROMETRO COUNCILCOUNCIL DistrictDistrict 44 —— ScottScott WilsonWilson ® $79$79 MillionMillion CouncilCouncil onon AgingAging TaxTax —— NoNo & The Leader NEWSNEWSNovember 2016 • Vol. 19, No. 11 • 16 Pages • Circulation 15,000 • 50,000 online • www.centralcitynews.us • 225-261-5055 Senator, Mayor-President, Metro Council on Ballot Nov. 8

It’sAn Investigative Trump Report vs. Clinton Record Turnout Council on Aging Goes In Early Voting All-Out for Hillary Clinton Sets Scene for BATON ROUGE — Many Baton Rougeans probably Epic Showdown think the Council on Aging BATON ROUGE - Voters in is a governmental agency, East Baton Rouge Parish especially since they see and statewide turned out a proposition on the bal- in record numbers in early lot Tuesday to levy a 2.2 voting to choose between mill property tax, which Republican would raise $79 million in and Democrat Hillary Clin- new taxes for the Council ton. Statewide, early voters on Aging. However, the increased from 292,213 in Council on Aging is not 2008 to 515,181 this year, a a government agency but 76 percent increase. Like- rather a private non-profit wise, in East Baton Rouge, DONALD TRUMP, who visited Central after historic flooding in Au- corporation whose board early voters increased from gust, and Hillary Clinton face off for President next Tuesday. and officers are not ap- 34,496 in 2008 to 47,064 pointed by or answerable this year, a 36 percent in- to the Metro Council or any other governmental body. crease. Central High Homecoming Nevertheless, it is funded The polls will be open almost entirely by taxes. Tuesday from 6 a.m. to Now the Council on Ag- 8 p.m. The runoff will be ing has taken on a new mis- held on Saturday, Dec. 10 sion — as the political ac- from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. tion arm of Hillary Clinton Voters should bring to the and the Democratic Party. polls a government-issued photo I.D. card. Last week, the Council Mailed from Council on Aging sent out from its on Aging headquarters office at 5790 Florida Bou- Mayor Jr. Shelton levard a 37,000-piece to cil. All except one candi- voters across the parish en- date for Metro Council are Had Knee Surgery dorsing Hillary Clinton for Democrats. CENTRAL - Central May- President, The CEO of the Council or Jr. Shelton said he is at for U.S. Senate, Cedric on Aging is Tasha Clark- Amar, daughter of District home recovering well after Richmond for Congress, knee surgery last Friday. A Sharon Weston-Broome Judge Janice Clark. The mailing urged reci- former all-star basketball and Denise Marcelle for player who stands 6-7, the HOMECOMING QUEEN Trinity Turner (center), a senior, was Mayor-President, and five pients to vote for the new crowned by 2015 Queen Lexi David and Central High principal individuals for Metro Coun- See WHILE on Page 3 Mayor said physical thera- py is the hard part. David Prescott during ceremonies at Wildcat Stadium. Republican Party Backs Fleming for Senate stores and 145 UPS stores. 15 Top GOP Leaders In a statement, the GOP said, “Dr. Fleming was Interviewed Candidates, elected to Congress in 2008 Voted to Unite Behind and has been a strong lead- Dr. John C. Fleming er with a solid conservative As ‘Best Conservative’ voting record.” BATON ROUGE — The Re- Dr. John Fleming publican Party of East Ba- ton Rouge Parish — the Family physician largest parish Republican 8 years, Congress Party in the state — has en- Co-Founder dorsed Congressman John Freedom Caucus Fleming of Minden for the NRA - A Rating Senate in the election Tuesday, Nov. 8. Gun Owners of Fleming is one of 24 can- America - A Rating didates seeking to replace National Right outgoing Sen. , to Life - 100% who did not seek reelection. Jenkins Woody by Photo ACU - 96.4% Fleming is a family physi- AFP - 100% cian and businessman who REPUBLICAN CHOICE — Congressman John Fleming (third from left), a family physician from Min- den, has been endorsed for United States Senator by the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish. Endorsed by GOP built 38 Subway sandwich Shown are Cindy Fleming, Bethany Church pastor Hank Henagan, and pro-life leader Barbara Thomas. 2 CITY NEWS Thursday, November 3, 2016

COMMUNITY PRESS, LLC CAPITAL CITY NEWS CENTRAL CITY NEWS & & South Baton Rouge Journal Vol. 25 • No. 11 The Leader Vol. 19 • No. 11 • CCN No. 394 910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 Phone (225) 261-5055 • Entire contents © 2016 Email stories and photos to [email protected] Published on the first Thursday of each month (except January and July, when it is the second Thursday) by Community Press, LLC The Leader was founded April 30, 1998, and 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 on hiatus in 2008 during its 20th year of publication. The Journal resumed publication as the Capital City News on Aug. 16, 2012, with Vol. 21, No. 1. Editor & Publisher Woody Jenkins Business Manager Jolice Provost Account Executive Kim Powers

Member, Louisiana Press Association, National Newspaper Association, CENTRAL HIGH CHOIR — Mr. and Mrs. Baker of Southeastern Apparel generously and the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge, donated and delivered beautiful choir dresses and tuxes to the Central High School Choir. Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Friday before publication This much-needed attire will be worn for the all of the CHS concerts, district festival, and $18 a year by subscription in advance • $25 a year outside East Baton Rouge other concert performances. Ms. Russel, the choir director, and the students are very ap- preciative for this wonderful donation. Thank you again, Mr. and Mrs. Baker! Our Endorsements in Federal, State, Local Races SAMPLE BALLOT City News Endorsements Showing Party Endorsements PRESIDENT — Donald J. Trump (R) Republicans in RED are endorsed by the Republican Party of East Baton SENATOR — Dr. John Fleming (R) Rouge Parish, Louisiana. The Democratic Party of East Baton Rouge Par- ish endorsements are in BLUE. CONGRESSMAN — Garret Graves (R) MAYOR-PRESIDENT — Sen. (R) Tuesday, November 8, 2016 District 4 President Maranda White D Metro Council Dist. 1 — Trae Welch (R) Hillary Clinton D Scott Wilson R Metro Council Dist. 2 — Bones Addison (D) Gary Johnson L District 5 Metro Council Dist. 3 — Chandler Loupe (R) Donald Trump R Daniel Banguel D Linda Dewey D Metro Council Dist. 4 — Scott Wilson (R) R Joe Dorsey R Metro Council Dist. 5 — Joe Dorsey (R) Foster Campbell D Erika L. Green D ‘Abi’ Winget D Metro Council Dist. 6 — Donna Collins (D) R Thomas Clements L District 6 Metro Council Dist. 7 — Lamont Cole or David Duke R Donna Collins-Lewis D Carolyn Fayard D Elvin Sterling, Jr. (both D) John Fleming R District 7 Metro Council Dist. 8 — Buddy Amoroso (R) John Kennedy R Hazel Bradley-Averhard D Rob Maness R Daniel Causey L Metro Council Dist. 9 — Dwight Hudson (R) Plus 15 Others Lamont Cole D Metro Council Dist. 10 — Tara Wicker (D) Elvin Sterling Jr. D United States Congress Tyronn Thomas D Metro Council Dist. 11 — David Vincent or 2nd District Matt Watson (both R) D District 8 D Buddy Amoroso R Metro Council Dist. 12 — Sal Christina (R) Plus Two Others Antoine Pierce D United States Congress Wendell Piper D Propositions on Nov. 8, 2016 Ballot 6th District ‘Champagne’ Roundtree O Bob Bell R District 9 Constitutional Amendments Garret Graves R Amendment No. 1 - Require qualifications for appointment of Regis- Plus Four Others Eugene Collins D trar of Voters YES Dwight Hudson R Mayor-President ‘Jim’ Mora D Amendment No. 2 - Allow LSU Board of Supervisors and other col- Smokie Bourgeois R Kenneth Perret R lege boards to raise college tuition without legislative approval NO D Kennedy Ugbo D Amendment No. 3 - Raise state corporate income taxes NO John Delgado R Darryl Gissel N District 10 Amendment No. 4 - Reduce property taxes on surviving spouse of Terri Terrell Anderson D armed forces or police officer killed in line of duty YES C. Denise Marcelle D Byron Sharper D Patricia Bennett-Briggs N Amendment No. 5 - Restrict use of mineral revenues in Revenue Sta- Bodi White R Lorri Burgess D bilization Trust Fund to transportation infrastructure and restrict use of Plus Five Others Leah Cullins D recurring mineral revenues to state employee retirement debt. YES Tara Wicker D Metro Council Amendment No. 6 - Allow up to 5 percent of dedicated funds to be District 1 District 11 used to reduce projected state operating fund deficit, while exempting Trae Welch (Unopposed) R Bonnie Budyach R certain dedicated funds from this provision. YES David Vincent R District 2 Matt Watson R Council on Aging Tax Ulysses ‘Bones’ Addison D Parishwide Tax Increase - A new 10-year 2.25 mill property tax to Chauna Banks D District 12 fund the parish council on aging ($79 million tax increase) NO Gregory Handy Sr. D ‘Sal’ Christina, Jr. R BREC Tax Renewal Scott Cornelius N District 3 Barbara Freiberg R Parishwide Tax Renewal - A 10-year 3.96 mill property tax renewal to Chandler Loupe R Corey Smith R fund the Recreation and Park Commission for East Baton Rouge Par- Rani Whitfield (withdrew) D Rose ‘Ree’ Williams Carey D ish ($154 million tax renewal) YES Shane Zanders O CLIP AND BRING TO POLLS CITY NEWS Thursday, November 3, 2016 3

Council on Aging of East Baton Rouge Parish While Asking for New $79 Million Tax, COA Boldly Campaigns for Democrats Woody Jenkins Editor Continued from Page One 37,000-Piece Democratic Ballot Mailed from COA HQ $79 million property tax for the Council on Aging. — Mailing Illegally Used Council on Aging’s Non-Profit Permit — The mailing from the COA office used Non- Profit Mailing Permit No. FRONT 523, which is registered to the Council on Aging. The mailing was done at the non-profit mailing rate, rather than normal bulk rate. The office of the Council on Aging at 5790 Florida has a large sign out in front of the building urging voters to “Support Our Seniors” and “Vote Yes” on the tax increase. The Council on Aging’s Facebook page urges view- ers to Vote Yes on the tax increase. The Council on Aging’s website, www.ebrcoa.org, features at the top of the home page a large sliding banner urging voters to Vote Yes for the tax increase. A separate website for Support Our Seniors PAC BACK urges viewers to Vote Yes for the tax increase. It lists its mailing address as 5790 Florida Blvd., the same as the Council on Aging, which occupies the entire building. The website of Support Our Seniors PAC also lists its phone number at 225-923-8000, the same as the Council on Aging number. The Statement of Orga- nization for Support Our Seniors PAC filed with the Louisiana State Board of Ethics lists the address of the PAC as 352 Napoleon St., Baton Rouge, which is the same address as Ourso Beychok, one of the top Democratic political con- sulting firms in Louisiana. The company, owned by THIS SAMPLE BALLOT was mailed from the Council on Aging urging voters to support Hillary Clinton for President, Foster Campbell Trey Ourso and Michael for U.S. Senate, Cedric Richmond for Congress, Sharon Weston-Broome and Denise Marcelle for Mayor-President on Nov. 8. Beychok recently won na- See COUNCIL on Page 4 Council on Aging Brought 1,000 to Free Lunch at , LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION Then Gave Prizes, Bused Them to Participate in Early Voting Art. XI, § 4. No public funds shall be used to urge any elector to vote for or against any candidate or proposition, or be appropriated to a candidate or political organiza- tion. This provision shall not prohibit the use of public funds for dissemi- nation of factual information relative to a proposition on appearing on an election ballot. POLITICAL RALLY sponsored by Council on Aging at Belle of Baton Rouge Casino last Friday. After receiving and raffle tickets, attendees were bused to particpate in early voting. According to an attendee, participants were given sample ballots from the Council on Aging. 4 CITY NEWS Thursday, November 3, 2016 Council on Aging Office Used for Politics Office at 5790 Florida Blvd., Phone 225-923-8000 Used For Both Council on Aging, PAC Supporting Hillary Continued from Page 3 tional awards for its attack ads against Sen. David Vitter when he ran for governor last year. The firm organized Gumbo PAC, which spent millions to defeat Vitter. According to reports filed by Support Our Seniors with the Board of Ethics, the Council on Aging contributed directly to the PAC. Clark-Amar said those funds were contributed by employees of the Council on Aging, who have a deduct program, which deducts a contribution for political purposes from their salaries every month. On Friday, the Council on Aging held a rally at the Atrium of the Belle COUNCIL ON AGING office at 5790 Florida Blvd. was used for pro-Clinton mailings. NoticeVote Yes sign in front of the office. See WHO’S on Page 5 Council on Aging, Clinton PAC at Same Address, Phone Number — Council on Aging Facebook Page Urges Yes Vote on Tax — — Council on Aging Website Promotes Pro-Hillary Website —

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— Contact Information on Council on Aging Website— — Pro-Hillary PAC Website Shows Same Address, Phone — CITY NEWS Thursday, November 3, 2016 5 Who’s Who in Council on Aging Politics Continued from Page 4 of Baton Rouge Casino in Down- town Baton Rouge with an estimat- ed 1,000 people in attendance. The event featured numerous gifts and a raffle. Buses were on hand to trans- port individuals from the rally at the casino to participate in early voting. Attendees who agreed to ride the bus were given free raffle tickets. Hun- dreds of attendees were transported to vote in this manner. Those trans- ported were given sample ballots on how to vote by the Council on Ag- ing, according to a source who was there. Campaign finance reports do not show who paid for the buses. Louisiana’s Anti-Vote Hauling law prohibits the mass hauling of voters to the polls but has an exception for public transportation ordinarily used to transport people commercially. On Monday, another five large school buses were used to transport people to the State Archives Build- ing to vote. A Metro Council mem- HILLARY CLINTON is at the top of the Sample Ballot distributed by the Council of Aging to 37,000 homes in East Baton Rouge ber endorsed by the Council on Ag- Parish. At right, Hillary Clinton is shown speaking to the East Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging in September 2015. ing said the voters were picked up at Community Centers feeding pro- grams and transported to vote. On Monday, the buses were pro- vided by First Student, a private transportation company that con- tracts with public school systems in the Baton Rouge area. One of the school buses that pulled up to the State Archives Building full of adults was from the Central Community School System. Its pres- ence resulted in phone calls to Cen- tral schools Supt. Mike Faulk, ask- ing why one of the school system’s buses was hauling voters to the polls TOP DEMOCRATIC CONSULTANTS Michael Beychok and Trey Ourso are helping the Council on Aging with their political plans. for the COA tax and Hillary Clinton. Ourso Beychok’s office is the address for Support Our Seniors PAC, the pro-Hillary Clinton PAC that is mobilizing on the ground. That reportedly resulted in an angry call from Faulk to First Student tell- ing them that if another bus from the Central school system was used in that fashion it would result in Cen- tral’s cancelling their contract. A re- gional vice president of First Student reportedly apologized and said his office had no knowledge the bus had been used in that way. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, the Council on Aging continued to use buses to haul people to the State Archives but this time no buses from First Student OURSO BEYCHOK coordinated GumboPAC that were seen. Instead, all of the buses ap- attacked and helped defeat David Vitter for governor. peared to come from CATS, the gov- Now they are helping the Council of Aging promote ernment-run bus company in Baton Hillary Clinton and pass their $79 million tax increase. Rouge. So far, no reports have been filed on who paid for those buses. Most elected officials in the parish that Central will strongly oppose her One source close to the Council are conservative Republicans and proposed tax increase,” Shelton said. on Aging said the hauling of voters many do not appreciate the COA’s Baton Rouge attorney Chris Al- to the polls will continue on elec- new direction. exander said he has a client who is tion day but on a larger scale. The reported that the deeply concerned about the COA’s source said, “This is Hillary Clin- 37,000-piece mailing violated post- actions and is considering legal ac- ton’s voter turnout machine in East al regulations by using a non-profit tion. Another attorney said the COA’s Baton Rouge. We know we can’t get mailing permit for a political mail- actions have been so extreme that to turn out for ing. WBRZ-TV investigative report- they threaten the organization’s tax Hillary. So we are using the Coun- er Chris Nakamoto also exposed the exempt status. “I would not be sur- cil on Aging tax as a way to promote misuse of the mailing permit. prised if their tax exempt status were turnout,” the source said. Central Mayor Jr. Shelton said he revoked. That would result in the po- The largest donor to Support Our called Council on Aging CEO Tasha tential loss of services to seniors in Seniors PAC is Amerigroup, a multi- Clark-Amar to let her know his “ex- our parish. So another more respon- billion dollar insurance company treme dissatisfaction with the direc- sible organization would be recog- that administers Obamacare insur- tion she has taken the organization.” nized, and funding would be directed ance policies. “I told Ms. Clark-Amar that by to them,” he said. The Council on Aging’s entry into turning the Council on Aging into a Alexander said the political mail- politics has produced a backlash. political organization, she has assured ing and use of COA offices for po- litical purposes appears to violate numerous federal and state laws, in- cluding • Federal tax laws which prohibit tax-exempt organizations from sup- porting or opposing candidates for public office. • Federal campaign finance laws, which prohibit corporations from supporting federal candidates, which COUNCIL ON AGING Chief Execu- in this case would be Hillary Clinton, tive Officer Tasha Clark-Amar (left) with Foster Campbell, and Cedric Rich- Sen. Regina Barrow. Sen. Barrow serves mond. on the Senate Finance Committee, which • Violation of the Louisiana Con- approves the appropriation for the COA. A CENTRAL SCHOOL BUS like this one was used to transport voters supporting the stitution and state statutes, which However, she also sits on the board of the Council on Aging ballot, which endorsed Hillary Clinton and other Democrats, to early prohibit the use of public funds to Council on Aging, which requires her to voting. Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk reportedly threatened to pull First Student’s urge any elector to vote for or against oversee the spending of money she has ap- transportation contract if anything like that happened again to drag the school system into a candidate or proposition on the bal- propriated. Ms. Clark-Amar is the daugh- politics. First Student executives apologized and said they had not approved use of the bus. lot. ter of District Judge Janice Clark. 6 CITY NEWS Thursday, November 3, 2016

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FOR PILATES CLASSES Republican parish chairman Woody Jenkins said, “Dr. Fleming Pilates: A total body conditioning program was elected to Congress in 2008 and he has consistently been a to establish a perfect working body from the inside out. strong leader with a solid conser- vative voting record.” Pilates builds strength, flexibility and lean muscle tone “Dr. Fleming’s extensive busi- with an emphasis on lengthening the body and aligning the spine. ness and medical experience as well as his concern for the direc- tion of America have guided his Pilates has a focus on the core, the ‘powerhouse’ of your body. voting record in Congress.” Your core is the area between your shoulders and your pelvis. “His time in the United States Navy helped deepen his love for our country.” Pilates as used in rehabilitation is well indicated for the alleviation “Fleming has stood on strong and prevention of back, neck and joint pain. Constitutional values and has fought to protect our religious freedom, our second Amendment, and the right to life.” “The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish is confident that Dr. Fleming will do a great job representing the values of Louisi- ana in the Senate.” John Fleming is a father of four and grandfather of three. He has been married for 38 years to Cindy Fleming. Fleming’s stand on issues: • Enforce immigration laws • 100 percent Pro-Life • Protect the 2nd Amendment • Repeal Obamacare • Fair trade deals • Balanced budget • Stand with Israel Dr. Fleming has been endorsed by: • Gun Owners of America • Willie Robertson • FreedomWorks • Home School Legal Defense Association • Tea Party Patriots • Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish SIGNSIGN UPUP ONLINEONLINE TODAYTODAY • Bossier Republican Party • Rapides Republican Party WWW.CENTRALPTONLINE.COMWWW.CENTRALPTONLINE.COM • Tony Perkins • Concerned Women for America • Senator Ted Cruz CITY NEWS Thursday, November 3, 2016 7 Settlement at Shoe Creek Breaks Ground BATON ROUGE - Ground-breaking ceremonies were held on Tuesday, Oct. 25 for The Settlement on Shoe Creek, a 150-acre traditional neigh- borhood development on Sullivan Road/Central Thruway across from the Wal-Mart Super Center. Developer Prescott Bailey said the project will blend more than 479 home sites, 250 apartments, 100 as- sisted living units, numerous parks, and more than 150,000 square feet of commercial space. A town square with an outdoor pa- vilion for concerts and other events will be centrally-located within the development. Lot sizes will range from 25’ for town homes, 35’ to 50’ for rear alley load cottages, and 60’ to 100’ for es- tate homes’ front load lots. Lot pricing will range from $40,000 to $87,000. Bailey said Phase One will in- clude 114 single family homes, and a 5,000-square-foot gym. Bailey said developer Southern Lifestyle Development (“SLD”), was formed out of a desire by its principals to change the way real es- tate should be developed. Its primary mission is to build communities that celebrate lifestyle by introducing components that elevate the quality ARTIST VIEW of The Settlement at Shoe Creek looking west from Wal-Mart. Ground breaking was held last Tuesday. of life. The group’s first real estate devel- opment was the nationally-acclaimed Village of River Ranch, one of the best known and successful smart growth communities in the nation. Prescott said, “Since building on mixed use elements could not always be incorporated into every project, SLD began developing more con- ventional communities that nonethe- less incorporate lifestyle elements such as walkability, recreational features and parks and open spaces — communities that change the way people live.” SLD was formed by Robert Daigle, Rodney Savoy and Robert Gagnard, the original developers of MAJOR PROJECT began with ground breaking by Mayor Jr. Shelton and the City Council. At right, developer Prescott Bailey. the Village of River Ranch. The Settlement at Shoe Creek rural character and endanger the Ranch in Lafayette and learning City Council became convinced the ran into opposition from some local school system’s ability to absorb the about the plans, Central Mayor Jr. project fit the city’s Master Plan and residents who feared such a large de- additional students. Shelton and members of the Central the city’s long-term interests. velopment would threaten the city’s However, after visiting River

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Staff at Lane Home Health in Zachary Lane Home Health Celebrates National Home Care Month ZACHARY - Lane Home Health comfort of their own home,” says joins the National Association for Lori Hopwood, RN, Director of Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) in Lane Home Health. “By transfer- celebrating November as National ring the services from a medical fa- Home Care Month. cility to home, Lane Home Health An affiliate of Lane Region- offers patients the best, most per- al Medical Center, Lane Home sonalized care available.” Health has provided in-home Lane Home Health has chosen health care since 1984. Currently the theme for this year’s National in its 32nd year of operation, Lane Home Care Month as “Empower- Home Health is one of the longest ing Patient Choice”. standing home health agencies in “We recognize that patients the greater Baton Rouge area. The have the right to choose when se- not-for-profit agency provides pa- lecting a home health provider,” tient care within a 50-mile radius says Hopwood. “We also appreci- 225-261-2995 of its location at 6300 Main Street ate those who already trust Lane in Zachary. Home Health with their care and Lane Home Health provides a invite others in need of home care Lewis Wrecker Service, Inc. full range of services such as pre services to simply ask their physi- Family Owned and Operated since 1956 and post-operative care, diabetic cian for a referral to Lane.” management, cardiac home care, To learn more about home IV antibiotic therapy, pain man- health ratings and comparing Remember When? agement, wound care, personal agencies in your area, we encour- Lewis Cafe on care, medical social services and age patients and caregivers to use physical, speech and occupational reputable sources, such as https:// Airline Highway therapy. www.medicare.gov/homehealth- in the 1950’s Physicians agree that care pro- compare/search.html (a federal vided by licensed home health government website managed by 9555 Joor Road nurses and therapists is the best al- the Centers for Medicare & Med- ternative to lengthy hospital stays icaid Service). Central, LA 70818 or emergency room visits. For more information or physi- “Home care allows a patient to cian referral assistance, please call You have tried the rest! Now USE the BEST! receive vital medical care in the 225-658-4150 You have tried the rest! Now USE the BEST! 12 CITY NEWS Thursday, November 3, 2016 Halloween Hullabaloo at Sports Park

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Zoar Baptist Fall Festival October 31, 2016 Truck Stuff USA and Power Equipment Photos by Woody Jenkins Your Local Authorized Cub Cadet Dealer 14 CITY NEWS Thursday, November 3, 2016 CITY NEWS Thursday, November 3, 2016 15 Current, Former Council Members Square Off District 10 Ranges From LSU to SU, Includes Downtown, All Major Industries BATON ROUGE — Five candidates are seeking election Tuesday to the Metro Council from District 10, which runs north-south along the between Southern and LSU. It includes the seats of par- ish and state government, as well as the petrochemical complex cen- tered around the Exxon Refinery. Voters will have the unusual op- portunity of choosing between the sitting Council member — Tara Wicker — and a former Coun- cil member who hopes to make a comeback — Lorri Burgess. Newcomer Patricia Bennett-Briggs Ex-Councilwoman Lorri Burgess Current Councilwoman Tara Wicker The other candidates are Terri port the so-called Fairness Ordi- cause behavior should not create to impose a requirement that new Terrell Anderson, Patricia Bennett- nance, Burgess expressed support a special class of rights. All three police officers should have to- re Briggs, and Leah Cullins. but Wicker said she did not, be- candidates agreed to oppose efforts side in East Baton Rouge Parish. Wicker, Burgess, and Bennett- Briggs all spoke at a Candidates Forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Briggs told the group of small Central’s Hometown Pharmacy business owners that she wants to build the community at the grass- roots level and emphasize mentor- Where You’re a Friend, Not a Number! ship of young people. Former Councilwoman Lorri Fast Convenient Service Burgess, who served 12 years on the Council before been term-lim- ited, noted the diversity of the dis- trict and said she was the first Af- rican American Council member who worked across party lines. Councilwoman Tara Wicker, who is running for her third term, said she is the wife of a former state trooper, and she understands what it is like to have a legacy of serv- ing people. She and her husband pastor Life Christian Fellowship Church. She is the mother of six, aged 2 to 20. Before being elected, she was Assistant Chief Adminis- tration Officer under Mayor Bobby Simpson. “I have the unique per- spective of working in the Mayor’s We offer a variety of vaccinations including, but not limited to: office and the Council. Wicker is strongly pro-life and Gardasil (HPV) • Menactra (Meningitis) supports traditional family values. Pneumovax 23 (Pneumonia) • Prevnar (Pneumonia) When asked whether they sup- Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis) • Zostavax (Shingles) Mon-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. No Appointment Needed Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! If a vaccine is not listed, please call to see if we can order it! *Price subject to insurance copays/deductibles/coverage The Best Price In Roofing & Sheet Metal Services Cholesterol and A1C Test Available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Blanco’s Roofing No Walk-ins, For Your Convenience Attention Coumadin Patients: & Sheet Metal LLC We Do PT/INR Testing Daily With No Appointment Needed Serving Central and the Surrounding Area Since 1990 Our Top Priority Is Your Complete Satisfaction Our Pharmacist COMMERCIAL & Can Compound RESIDENTIAL NON-STERILE MEDICATIONS! 262-1980 13565 Hooper Road Fax 262-1981 • www.blancosroofing.com [email protected] 13653 Devall Road • Central, LA 70818 262-6200 16 CITY NEWS Thursday, November 3, 2016 CHS Beats Defending State Champs 20-19

Central Wildcats defeated the defending State Champion archrival Zachary Broncos 20-19 at Wildcat Stadium, on Friday, October 28, 2016.

Senior Night at Wildcat Stadium; varsity cheerleaders celebrate. CHS 1966 State Championship Team was honored in pregame.

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