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CapitalElection Election Guide Coming Oct. 18, 2012 • Deadline Oct. 15 To advertise, Call 261-5055 NEWSNEWS® Thursday, October 4, 2012 • Vol. 21, No. 4 • 16 Pages • www.capitalcitynews.us • Phone 225-261-5055 Suit Says CATS Tax Violates Equal Protection CATS Tax Challengep Plaintiff Says La. Supreme Court Already Decided A Similar Case BATON ROUGE — District Judge Todd Hernandez will hold a hear- ing next Friday, Oct. 12 on a suit to throw out the $180 million CATS transportation tax approved by vot- ers April 21. The suit, filed by local business- man Milton Graugnard, says the 10.6-mill property tax is a viola- tion of equal protection of the law under both the 14th Amend- ment to the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo Section 3 of the Con- LANE GRIGSBY (4th from left) was honored as Gladiator of the Year by the Louisiana Family Forum at Healing Place. Shown with Grigsby are (left to right) his daughters Tami and Tricia, his wife Bobbi, and Family Forum president Gene Mills. stitution. Graugnard’s attorney, Kyle Keegan, says La. Family Forum Honors Legislators, the case is very Milton Graugnard strong because Lead Plaintiff the Louisiana Supreme Court has already ruled on a similar case. Lane Grigsby as ‘Gladiator of the Year’ In that case, Arkansas & Louisi- BATON ROUGE — More than 600 for their pro-family voting re- Rouge businessman Lane Grigsby ana Ry. Co. v. Goslin, the plaintiff pro-family advocates from across cords. The event was sponsored would receive the Family Forum’s said he was forced to pay a prop- the state gathered at Healing Place by the Louisiana Family Forum. highest honor — the Gladiator of erty tax to a levee district for flood Church Arena on Highland Road The highlight of the event was the Year Award, a beautiful and control purposes but that property to honor 40 Louisiana Legislators the announcement that Baton See FAMILY on Page 4 See FIRST on Page 16 Steve Myers Campaigns for Less Government Attorney’s Quest Front Page Editorial For Mayor Could Clear Victory for Have Big Impact Gov. Romney in Debate with Prez Woody Jenkins DENVER — The first of three Editor, Central City News Presidential Debates ended Wednesday night with a clear BATON ROUGE — Local attorney victory for Gov. Mitt Romney. Steve Myers has launched a cam- Romney looked younger, more paign for Mayor-President that is energetic. He was pleasant, unlike any that voters in the par- knowledgeable, aggressive. He ish have seen before. His goal is enjoyed it. It was a fine perfor- to reduce the size and cost of the mance. The President looked City-Parish government and keep tired, sour, unhappy to be there. local government within what he He seemed lost without his tele- sees as its proper role — police, prompter. Best line was when Romney said, You pick winners fire, roads, drainage, and sewer. and losers, mostly losers! Strong See MYERS on Page 3 victory for Romney. Attorney Steve Myers, Indepen- Jenkins Woody by Photo — Capital City News dent candidate for Mayor-President. 2 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, October 4, 2012

CAPITAL CITY NEWS® Incorporating the South Baton Rouge Journal Vol. 21 • No. 4 • Entire contents © 2012 910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 Phone (225) 261-5055 • FAX 261-5022 Email stories and photos to [email protected] Published 1st and 3rd Thursdays by Community Press, LLC Capital City News is a continuation of the South Baton Rouge Journal, which went on hiatus in 2008 during its 20th year of publication. The Capital City News resumed publication of the Journal with Vol. 21, No. 1 on Aug. 16, 2012. Community Press, LLC, publishes the Central City News on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.

Editor & Publisher Woody Jenkins Business Manager Candi Lee Graphic Artist Terrie Palmer Business Specialists Shara Pollard, Jolice Provost Member, National Newspaper Association Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Mondays Jenkins Woody by Photo LOUISIANA FAMILY FORUM — State Rep. Steve Carter was honored for his pro-fam- ily voting record and given special recognition for authoring Gov. ’s educa- tion reform legislation. Gene Mills, president of Louisiana Family Forum, honored Cart- 2012: A Year of Decision er before 600 pro-family activists at Healing Place last week. Assisting was Ruth Flores. Steve Myers’ Campaign Reminds Conservatives Of William Buckley’s 1965 Race for NYC Mayor Buckley and Myers share a pas- His candidacy helped launch the gling to get his message to the Buckley Paved Way sion for words, and both were pub- Conservative Party in New York people and to have them take his lishers. Buckley as an important force in the state. candidacy seriously. For Conservative owned National A few years later, his brother Jim But, if people do start listening, Review, the na- Buckley was elected to the United Myers could become a serious fac- Victories, Creation of tion’s most influ- States Senate from New York State tor in the race for Mayor-President. ential conservative on the Conservative Party line. The And, like Buckley, he could lay the Fox News Network publication for de- Reagan Administration was popu- intellectual foundation for a new cades. Myers pub- lated with many individuals who generation of conservative youth. Woody Jenkins lished Tiger Rag, were inspired to political action by It is encouraging to see a capable Editor, Capital City News not a philosophi- Buckley and his coherent, consis- man running for high public office cal journal but one Woody Jenkins tent small government message. — one who is not afraid to speak BATON ROUGE — The unorthodox with a large following in this LSU Like Buckley, Myers is strug- the truth and “tell it like it is.” campaign for Mayor-President be- Tiger-crazy city. ing waged by attorney Steve My- Buckley, who ultimately re- ers is certainly gaining a lot of at- ceived only 13.4 percent of the tention. The timing seems right vote against liberal Republican Some of Steve Myers’ Favorites for his message of less government John Lindsey and Democrat Abra- Here are some of Mayoral candi- Charles Mackay and lower taxes. ham Beame, nevertheless had an date Steve Myers’ favorite things: • Will I See My Dog in Heaven Myers is probably more “liber- enormous effect not only on New Books by Jack Wintz tarian” than “conservative,” but his • The Road to Serfdom by • Advise and Consent by Allen York City but on the entire nation. Friedrick Hayek Drury outspoken intellectual attack on big He articulated the conservative • In Search of Self Governance • Complete Works of Francis A. government reminds many conser- message in such an intriguing and by Scott Rasmussen Schaeffer vatives of the historic campaign for convincing way that he rallied a • East Baton Rouge Unified De- • Pensees by Blaise Pascal Mayor of New York City waged by generation of conservative youth velopment Code Movies/Plays William Buckley in 1965. to the cause. • Louisiana Civil Code • It’s A Wonderful Life • Wealth of Nations by Adam • The Wizard of Oz Smith • The Sound of Music Community Press 2012 Publication Schedule • Liberty and Tyranny by Mark • One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Capital City News - 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month Levin Nest Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday before publication • Race and Economics by Walter • Silence of the Lambs Williams • 12 Angry Men Capital City News is distributed in South Baton Rouge & Central • Basic Economics by Thomas • Man in the Glass — The Dale Central City News - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month Sowell Brown Story Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday before publication • The Federalist and Anti Feder- • Schindler’s List Central City News is distributed primarily in the City of Central alist Papers • The Green Mile • The Road Less Traveled by • Lion King NOTE: Both newspapers cover news in Central Scott Peck • Shawshank Redemption Thursday, Oct. 4 Capital City News Tuesday, Nov. 20 Christmas Gift Guide • Extraordinary Popular Delu- • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Health & Fitness Guide for both newspapers sions & the Madness of Crowds by See STEVE on Page 3 Thursday, Oct. 11 Central City News Thursday, Nov. 29 Central City News Thursday, Oct. 18 Capital City News Central Christmas Parade Election Guide Thursday, Dec. 6 Capital City News Thursday, Oct. 25 Central City News Thursday, Dec. 13 Central City News ALARM CENTER Thursday, Nov. 1 Capital City News Thursday, Dec. 20 Christmas Edition Thursday, Nov. 8 Central City News for both newspapers Security Systems Thursday, Nov. 15 Capital City News No publications Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, 2013 Keep your family and home secure ... 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Fax 262-1981 Located on the corner of Airline www.blancosroofing.com Hwy. at Siegen Lane Owner Brian Watson with wife Adaina CAPITAL CITY NEWS October 4, 2012 3 Police, Roads, Property Rights, and Civil Liberties Myers Carries Message of Liberty Continued from Page 1 • Consolidation of Sheriff’s Of- “Government is just one factor Steve Myers fice and Baton Rouge Police De- in society,” he said, “and there are • BrokerAttorney at Law partment — “It could make sense if many other institutions that play • AttorneyRealtor-Broker at Law everyone is willing to compromise a roles that are just as important, • Realtor-BrokerLicensed Lawyer in little. The police chief would be put such as the home, family, business, • LicensedLouisiana Individual since 1990 Real under the Sheriff, and there would and church.” • LicensedEstate Broker Real since Estate 2008 have to be a transition period.” “But today government is like • LicensedAgent in Louisiana Real Estate • Selection of Architects and a bully that comes along and takes sinceAgent 1997 in Louisiana Contractors — “The system is bro- your money. We should change di- • Licensedsince 1997 Individual Real ken and needs to be reformed.” rection by repealing a lot of stupid • LicensedEstate Broker Lawyer since in 2008 • Highways and Transportation laws and reducing the size and cost • Co-FounderLouisiana since (retired) 1990 — “Nobody is going to reduce the of local government,” he said. amount of traffic. Rather, we have to • Co-FounderLSU Tiger Rag (retired) Magazine focus on how to move traffic better.” “The problem is, the people LSU Tiger Rag Magazine who care the most about local gov- 642 Ursuline Drive Since Myers launched his 40-day ernment — many of the ones who 642Baton Ursuline Rouge DriveLA 70808 campaign — exactly 40 days before fund campaigns — are involved in Baton225-767-0640 Rouge LA 70808 the Nov. 6 primary for Mayor-Pres- a money grab. They want to use ident — his campaign has garnered 225-767-0640Fax 763-6862 a lot of media attention. the power of government to make FaxCell 763-6862931-7935 money for themselves,” he said. Myers was instrumental in kill- CellE mail: 931-7935 [email protected] ing the proposed “Rental Registry The other problem Myers sees is E mail: [email protected] what he calls “the pitchfork crowd” Attorney Steve Myers Ordinance” before the Metro Coun- that rises up from time to time to Independent Candidate for Mayor cil. He said, “This opened my eyes to the absolute intrusion of this law trample on individuals’ private He said, “We should look at ev- es — Against property rights in order to serve • Red Light Cameras — Against into areas of private contracts, prop- erything in City-Parish government erty rights and civil liberties where their own interests. through new eyes and make a lot of • CATS tax — Against In fact, Myers’ No. 1 issue is pri- • The Loop — Against government has no business being. changes.” Lines always have to be drawn in vate property, which he sees as un- Myers, founder and publisher for • Sewer User Fees — “It’s ri- der attack in Baton Rouge. diculous! It’s going up again. This the law. These overstep the line. We many years of Tiger Rag newspaper, need to be extremely vigilant to not Myers graduated from New Or- has been using his writing skills in looks like a big slush fund that is leans Academy, a military school. ripe for corruption. And nobody is let the pitchfork crowd influence the campaign. Each day, he issues public policy ordinances at the lo- He earned a B.A. degree in journal- a new edition of The Myers Min- fighting it!” ism, an M.A. in counseling, and a • Crime — He favors adding 70 cal level based on exceptions or an- ute, which describes his position on ecdotal evidence. Civil liberties and J.D. in law, all from LSU. a different issue in the campaign. police officers to the Baton Rouge He ran a strong race for the Loui- He posts all of these messages on Police Department. “This is the See STEVE on Page 16 siana House in 1991. You Tube and links them together hardest problem we face. We need A real estate broker and owner of through his website, www.TheMy- more officers, but right now it’s Meet Gordon Mese about 40 rental properties, he says ersMinute.com. ‘catch and release.’ The root prob- Candidate for Mayor-President the UDC, the parish’s comprehen- Here are some of Myers’ posi- lem is that this country was founded Capital City News sive zoning ordinance, is unfair and tions on key issues facing the parish: on certain principles, and these are should be modified. • Roll Forward of Property Tax- no longer being respected.” October 18, 2012 More of Steve Myers’ Favorites Continued from Page 2 ture. We almost never think of the • ET present and if we do think of it, it is • Breakfast Club only to see what light it throws on Favorite Quotes our plans for the future. The pres- • “I have been crucified with ent is never our end. The past and Christ; and it is no longer I who the present are our means., the fu- live but Christ lives in me; and the ture alone our end. Thus we never life which I know live in the flesh I actually live, but hope to live and live by faith in the Son of God, who since we are always planning how loved me and gave himself up for to be happy, it is inevitable that we me.” Galatians 2:20 should never be so.” — Pascal • “We the people…” U.S. Con- • “Don’t be angry and don’t be stitution negative.” Coach Dale D. Brown • “The heart has its reasons of • “Truth is so obscured nowa- which reason knows nothing: we days and lies so well established know this in countless ways.” Pas- that unless we love the truth we cal. shall never recognize it.” Pensees • “No state shall..pass any law 739 Pascal. impairing the obligation of con- • “Success is the peace of mind tracts.” U.S. Constitution which is a direct result of the self- • “…Nor shall private property satisfaction of knowing you did be taken for public use without just your very best.” John Wooden compensation.” Bill of Rights 5th • “1806 Webster’s definition Amendment. of success: fortunate, happy, kind, • “The enumeration in the con- prosperous. 2012 dictionary defini- stitution of certain rights shall not tion of success: Obtaining wealth, be construed to deny or disparage fame, rank and power.” others retained by the people.” 9th • “Keep His statutes and His Amendment, Bill of Rights. commandments that it may go well • “Let each of us examine his with you and your children after thoughts; he will find them wholly you.” Deut. 4:40. concerned with the past or the fu-

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Rep. Taylor F. Barras Rep. John Berthelot Rep Simone Champage and Gene Mills Rep. Tim Burns Rep. Henry Burns Continued from Page 1 ence who know Grigsby well said, ness issues in the state. tors. The following is a list of leg- quite authentic saber. “How appropriate!” Family Forum president Gene islators honored by Family Forum: When Lane Grigsby’s wife Bobbi Grigsby, the founder and chair- Mills praised the 40 legislators and 2012 Louisiana Family Forum and daughters Tami and Tricia saw man of the Board of Cajun Indus- Grigsby for their devotion to the the sword, they were amazed and tries, is known for taking a strong pro-family cause. Each of the leg- Legislative Award Winners had big smiles. Some in the audi- stand on conservative and pro-busi- islators was presented with either a Outstanding Family Advocates bust of Patrick Henry or a glass tro- in the Senate — Robert Adley of A Tradition In Excellence phy for their desks. Benton, Conrad Appel of Metairie, Sen. A. G. Crowe, who received A.G. Crowe of Slidell, Jack Dona- two awards during the evening, hue of Mandeville, Elbert L. Guillo- quipped that he should get an ry of Opelousas, David Heitmeier of award for getting the most awards. , Gerald Long of Win- Crowe has been honored during nfield, of Bossier, each of his 12 years in the legisla- Danny Martiny of Metairie, Mike

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MD 20474 Old Scenic, 654-1124 18522 Magnolia Bridge Louisiana Dermatology Suite 101, 261-6282 Johnson, Franklin MD Orthopedic North Point Family Health Baton Rouge Orthopaedic 18901 Greenwell Sprgs, 927-5663 LANE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — Lane Regional Medical Center is Dr. R. David Rabalais ENT/Otolaryngology governed by a nine-member board of commissioners who are appointed by the Dr. N. Whatley ENT Medical Center Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish. Members are (1st row, left to 8080 Bluebonnet, 924-2424 right) Vice chair Joan Lansing, Patricia Gauthier, Gaynell Young, and chair Dell North Point Family Clinic Boone, Ryan Dr. Guerra and (2nd row) Mark Thompson, Jimmy Jackson, Frank Ragsdale, Mayor Hall, Christian Dr. Harold Rideau, and Dr. Keith Elbourne. 18901 Greenwell Sprgs, 658-1808 LeBlanc, Charles Dr. Pediatrics Mitchell, Charles Dr. 18901 Greenwell Springs Suite B-1, 261-9760 924-9985 Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group 6110 Main, Ste. D, 658-6220 Internal Medicine 11424 Sullivan, Bldg. A Family Practice Sylvest, Ronald D. MD Ste. C, 261-3472 9985 Greenwell Spgs, 769-6595 Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group Central Stat Care Dr. Stephen W. Speeg Podiatrists Zachary Family Practice Barrett, Bryan MD Dr. Kent M. Rhodes Le, Qui Dr. D.P.M. Romaguera, Michael MD Amacker, Kemp MD Dr. T’Lane M. Folse Cossé, Michelle MD 11424 Sullivan Rd. Bldg. B 11055 Shoe Creek, 261-4493 Dr. Bradford J. Smith Central, 757-8808 North Point Family Health Elkins, Reagan MD Dr. Brad C. Giarrusso Thibodeaux, Sunny FNP 11424 Sullivan Dean, Herschel B. MD 2335 Church, Ste. E, 654-3607 Diabetes Support Group Dean, Kyle MD Bldg A., Ste. C, 261-3472 Reily, Tracey PA-C Gastroenterology Tuesday, Oct. 9 • 6-7 p.m. Ochsner Health Center Lane Regional Medical Jackson, Allison PA-C Ochsner Health System Holmes, Keith MD Browning, Rhonda MSN, 6300 Main Street Howard, George MD 11424 Sullivan, Bldg. A, Ste. B-1 Call 658-4583 APRN, FNP 11424 Sullivan, Bldg. A Central, 261-9760 10 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, October 4, 2012 New YMCA Announced for City of Zachary CENTRAL — The YMCA of the the capital area community through Capital Area is excited to announce youth development, healthy living the construction of a new YMCA and social responsibility. The YMCA in Zachary. The 26,000 square-foot of the Capital Area currently has over facility will reside on 5.25 acres of 27,000 members and serves an ad- land at 401 Liberty Way, Zachary, ditional 100,000 people in the com- La. This will be the 9th YMCA facil- munity through local Y programs at ity and it will feature a fitness center, eight area YMCA locations. aerobics studio, community meeting The YMCA is a values-based, room, outdoor pool/splash pad, lock- character-building, nonprofit mem- er rooms, and tennis courts. bership organization that plays a vital The YMCA in Zachary will be the role in contributing to the communi- second Y facility to use the New Mar- ty. Jacobs said, “Our values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility ket Tax Credit Program in support of are in everything we do. We plan our its construction. The first project ap- high-quality programs around essen- proved to use the tax credits was for Rendering of new YMCA to be built in Zachary tial elements to help kids grow up car- the construction of the ExxonMobil ing and responsible. Our staff is car- YMCA. “We’re proud to partner derserved communities across Amer- said Bob Jacobs, President/CEO of ing, competent and experienced. Our with the YMCA, another national ica. In Baton Rouge, the tax credits YMCA Baton Rouge, “We want the training includes safety, management leader committed to strengthening are a part of the city’s Redevelop- whole community to get involved modules, CPR, first aid, and more.” communities, to help bring this proj- ment Authority, which focuses on the and really be a part of this new Y.” “At the YMCA, young people can ect to life,” said Matt Philpott, Direc- redevelopment of neglected areas of Currently, the Y has raised nearly develop new skills, increase self-es- tor of New Markets for U.S. Bank. Baton Rouge for future development. $166,000 of its $3.5 million goal. As teem, and make new friends in safe, U.S. Bank has committed $3.3 mil- As part of the New Market Tax Cred- part of continued fundraising efforts, nurturing environments. Families can lion of New Market Tax Credit eq- its for this project, the Y will hire 60 the Y is encouraging the Zachary build stronger bonds, achieve greater uity in support of the construction of percent of the facility’s workforce community to make a donation to the work/life balance, and become more the Zachary YMCA. from qualifying low-income areas, Capital Campaign to help close the engaged in their communities. Peo- The New Market Tax Credit Pro- continuing the initiatives of the Re- gap! Donations can be made online ple of all ages and abilities can build gram was established by Congress development Authority. at ymcababr.org/Zachary. All dona- a healthier spirit, mind, and body.” in 2000 to help stimulate economic “The Y is excited about the op- tions are tax deductible. For more information or to donate growth, support job creation, and portunity to expand our programs and This new facility, set to open in today, contact Bob Jacobs at 923 foster small business growth in un- services to the Zachary community” 2013, will allow the Y to better serve 0653 ext: 1101 Central Physical Therapy Obtains Concussion Health Certification CENTRAL — Central Physical Ther- “second-impact” syndrome, a rare cess by evaluating the motor compo- as mounting research links violent apy has announced it is now a Con- condition that can result in death. nent of brain function. This phase of collisions with the increasing preva- cussion Health certified facility. Us- Central Physical Therapy can testing is done with the Biodex bal- lence of dementia, depression, and ing new, state-of-the-art technology, minimize the risk by utilizing com- ance System SD. The Biodex is an other long-term symptoms in former CPT is able to offer patients, coach- puter-based, neuro-cognitive testing. objective, computerized balance test professional football players. es, and athletic trainers the “peace of Evaluations are performed with either that measures and records how well For information or a demonstra- mind” of knowing it’s safe to put a the ImPACT® test or Axon Sports the athlete performs on tests that tion of Central Physical Therapy’s player who has suffered a concus- Computerized Cognitive Assessment challenge balance with eyes open and Concussion Health Certification or sion back in the game. Athletes who Tool. Both evaluate the mental com- closed on a platform that is either sol- its comprehensive concussion man- have been diagnosed with a concus- ponent of brain function and measure id or moving much like a Wii game. agement program, contact Richard sion who return to the field-of-play symptoms, verbal and visual memory, The issue of concussions and O’Quinn, PT or Erik Strahan, DPT, too soon and suffer another signifi- reaction time, and processing speed. comprehensive concussion manage- ATC at 261-7094. You can also learn cant blow to the head are at risk for CPT adds another step to the pro- ment has gained national attention more at www.concussionhealth.com. CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, October 4, 2012 11 Phil Rainier Joins Central Physical Therapy services CPT has to offer now and adds as it strives to meet the needs occasions. In 2011, he added an Well-Known TV in the future. For instance, CPT is of our growing community.” “Edward R. Murrow” award, one now a certified ‘Concussion Health’ Phil Rainier said, “I couldn’t be of the highest honors of his profes- facility with state-of-the-art comput- happier to be joining the Central sion. He’s won a national Scripps- Newsman Joins erized tests that can Physical Therapy team. I grew up Howard Foundation award for “Ex- minimize a child’s in a small town. I understand the cellence in Journalism,” while the Staff in Central risk of getting back close connection Helen and Tom Associated Press has also honored in the game too feel to the City of Central. Nobody his superior journalistic efforts. In CENTRAL — Central Physical soon after a concus- does physical therapy better than addition to his duties at WAFB, Phil Therapy has announced the hiring sion. While rare, Helen and her hometown team of has been a regular contributor to the of long-time WAFB medical corre- the result can be experienced professionals. I’m nationally syndicated TV program, spondent Phil Rainier for the posi- potentially deadly honored I was asked to be part of “America Now” and appeared in tion of Director of Marketing and “second impact” what they’re doing here. I can’t news broadcasts at 46 Raycom Me- Communications. syndrome. Phil will wait to get started!” Rainier dia owned TV stations in 18 states. CPT owner and president Helen also be instrumental Some of Phil Rainier’s career ac- Phil Rainier’s first day on the Balzli said, “It’s a position we cre- in publicizing our fall prevention complishments include winning the job at Central Physical Therapy is ated to help insure CPT grows to program for seniors, low-level cold Louisiana State Medical Society’s meet the needs of one of the fastest coveted “Excellence in Medical Monday, Oct. 8. For information, laser pain treatments, and any new contact Tom Coplin at 261-7094. growing cities in the state. Phil’s service Central Physical Therapy Journalism” award on numerous experience, expertise, and vision fit well with our new direction as we move into the future here in Cen- Ochsner Medical Welcomes 3 New Physicians tral. We believe in the growth and BATON ROUGE forward thinking direction we see — Ochsner wel- Atkinson’s special interests include joins Ochsner’s Pulmonary Depart- every day in the City of Central. comes the following new physi- robotic and laparoscopic surgeries. ment. Dr. Mulamula received his Bringing quality people like Phil on cians to the Baton Rouge region. Erin Dauterive, M.D. joins master of medicine and general sur- board is another way we are com- Dudley Atkinson, M.D. joins Ochsner’s Obstetrics and Gynecol- gery at the University of Nairobi. He mitting ourselves to that vision.” Ochsner’s Urology Department. ogy Department. Dr. Dauterive re- then completed his residency in in- CPT administrator Tom Coplin He graduated from ceived her under- ternal medicine at said, “Phil has been reporting on the LSU with a degree graduate degree in Providence Hos- latest health trends on TV for more in petroleum en- general studies at pital in Washing- than 20 years. He’s been a fixture gineering. After- LSU. She then at- ton, D.C., where in the Baton Rouge television scene wards, he joined the tended Louisiana he also served as a for 30 years. It’s earned him a level U.S. Navy as a sub- State University critical care tech- of trust and respect we believe is ab- marine officer and School of Medi- nician and chief solutely necessary when talking to retired as Lt. Com- cine in Shreve- resident. Dr. Mu- people about something as personal mander to pursue port, where she re- lamula completed as their health and the choices they medicine. While in Atkinson ceived honors for Dauterive two fellowships have for care.” According to Balzli, the Navy, he attend- graduating with with Norwalk Mulamula “What Phil brings to the table fits ed the Naval Postgraduate School the highest GPA. Dr. Dauterive re- Hospital in Connecticut in pulmo- seamlessly into CPT’s desire to be in the Space Systems Engineering cently completed her residency in nary and critical care medicine, and the ‘people you know with experi- curriculum and obtained master’s the obstetrics and gynecology pro- sleep medicine. Dr. Mulamula is ence you can trust.’ You know him degrees is physics and engineering gram with Ochsner Clinic Founda- board certified in both pulmonary and you can trust him.” science. He later graduated from the tion where she continued to receive medicine and internal medicine. Coplin said, “Phil will play a Tulane University School of Medi- honors for her performance. Her in- His special interest include sleep critical role in making sure people cine and trained in the LSU/Ochsner terests include adolescent gynecolo- disorders in children. in Central know the full range of Urology Residency in New Orleans gy and minimally invasive surgery. For appointments or more infor- where he was chief resident. Dr. Alexander Mulamula, M.D. mation, call 761-4200.

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Cajun executives Mike Barber, Todd Grigsby, and William Clouatre Judge Toni Higginbotham and Livingston GOP chairman Bob Morgan Vitter Contrasts Obama Policies With Republican Plan for Country BATON ROUGE — The Republican was asked to contrast the policies of Party of East Baton Rouge Parish the Obama administration with his honored Sen. David Vitter with the own. Here is that interview: first-ever Ronald Reagan Man of the Libya Year Award last Friday at the City Sen. Vitter: The Obama admin- Club. The event, which was packed istration’s initial reaction to the out, raised money for Republican attacks on the U.S. consulate in activities in the parish this fall. Benghazi, Libya was to apologize The party honored Vitter for his rather than to root out the terrorists commitment to limited government, who attacked our Ambassador and individual rights, lower taxes, free diplomats. Recent evidence sug- enterprise, traditional values, and a gests that Obama knew about secu- strong national defense, according rity breaches yet chose not to act. to Richie Edmonds, master of cer- The administration also made an at- emonies. Paying tribute to Vitter tempt to minimize the fact that this were Mayoral candidate Mike Walk- was a planned terrorist attack on a er, State Rep. Valarie Hodges, and U.S. embassy by implying that the Family Forum president Gene Mills. attacks were done by mobs upset by In an interview afterwards, Vitter See REPUBLICANS on Page 14

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Kenny Weber and Harold Williams Tracy Smith and Sen. David Vitter Attorney Alex and Floris St. Amant Continued from Page 13 Iran from acquiring nuclear capabili- in the world, we should be increasing debt and deficit while pushing through a YouTube video instead of organized ties. Iran is currently the world’s larg- domestic energy production and also major debt and spending initiatives attacks. The recent tragedy in Libya est state sponsor of terrorism. supporting job creating projects like like the stimulus and the auto bailouts. underscores the unfortunate reality The current Administration must Keystone. I introduced the leading Re- I supported measures that cut govern- that our mission to root out senseless be held accountable for stopping Iran publican legislation 3-D: The Domes- ment spending, cap how much the gov- violence from terrorists who oppose from becoming a nuclear-armed Iran. tic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit ernment can spend overall, and balance American values is not complete. As a Energy Independence Reduction Act, which would create the federal budget over time. We’re 16 member of the Senate Armed Services Sen. Vitter: President Obama wants more than two million jobs by unleash- trillion in debt, and none of the presi- Committee, I’ll remain an advocate for you to believe that domestic energy ing America’s vast domestic energy dent’s budgets have been serious about a strong national defense and get an- production is up. That’s false. Mean- potential. debt reduction. swers on what the Obama administra- while, the administration continues Illegal Immigration tion knew about the Libya attackers. to oppose expanding domestic energy Sen. Vitter: The Obama administra- Israel and Iran production on federal lands and the tion wants amnesty for illegal immi- Sen. Vitter: The Obama administra- Outer Continental Shelf. They oppose grants. He’s working on doing so by tion has been reluctant to stand shoulder common sense projects like the Key- pushing gateway amnesty programs to shoulder with Israel and instead in- stone XL pipeline which would cre- like the DREAM Act and providing vests more good faith in the United Na- ate jobs. The Obama administration’s immunity to those who are brought into tions. Supporting the security of Israel, wrong direction on energy policy is sti- the as children. Weak en- our closest ally in the volatile Middle fling domestic production, causing gas forcement of our immigration laws al- East, is absolutely crucial. I have also prices to rise. Since the United States lows our immigration system to be tak- been a strong supporter of stopping is the single most energy-rich country en advantage of. Illegal immigration is a very severe problem and immigration reform should focus on securing our border and enforcing the laws already on the books. We should advance poli- cies giving U.S. border security agents the tools they need to fight illegal immi- gration, eliminate child tax credit hand- outs to illegals and enforce laws so that illegals cannot vote in our elections. The Deficit and The National Debt Sen. Vitter: President Obama talks Republican parish chairman Woody Jen- about the need to tackle our spiraling kins and vice chairman Connie Bernard

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Photos by Kevin Banes Kevin by Photos Sarah Reed at Tara CENTRAL FELL TO ST. AMANT 21-12 at a rain-soaked Pit in St. Amant last Friday. Central QB Brett Courville and RB Lamonte Janeau. First Hearing on CATS Tax Next Friday Continued from Page 1 said, receive the same benefits as the CATS serves areas such as Mall law and there are few issues of fact, owners in other parishes downstream taxpayers in the other seven parishes. of Louisiana and Towne Center, but the case could be a candidate to be were getting the benefit. The state If these facts are correct...the exclu- these areas are outside the city limits decided based on a motion for sum- supreme court ruled that would be a sion of the three named parishes does and therefore pay no property taxes. mary judgment. violation of equal protection. constitute an arbitrary discrimina- Graugnard argues that it is wrong Unless the $18 million a year The court said, “It is alleged that tion violative of the equal protection to make property owners inside the tax is thrown out, property owners the exemption of these three par- clause of the Federal Constitution.” city limits pay taxes for services out- in Baton Rouge and Baker will see ishes from the District relieves the In his suit, Graugnard says that side the city limits. their property tax bills go up Dec. 31. taxpayers therein from bearing their the Capital Area Transportation Sys- The hearing next Friday before On June 27, CATS announced it fair share of the tax burden assessed tem (CATS) serves areas of the par- Judge Hernandez will deal with ex- would be selling $3 million in bonds for the construction, operation and ish outside the taxing district. The ceptions filed relative to the City of based on that tax. If Graugnard’s maintenance of the proposed project, taxing district is the City of Baton Baker. Because the issues in this suit is successful, the validity of that notwithstanding that they, as afore- Rouge and the City of Baker. suit are almost exclusively matters of bond issue would be in question. Steve Myers Makes Stand Against Bigger Government Continued from Page 3 fied Development Code contains. a systemic plan to repeal outdated, to draw away enough white votes Myers said, “In addition, I will antiquated and unnecessary laws from Mayor-President rights can be affected as much local- use whatever ‘veto power’ and in- and budget items.” to force Holden into a runoff Dec. ly as at the state or national level.” fluence available to the mayor’s of- With all the media attention, My- 8. If that happens, Holden could be Another of Myers’ pet peeves fice to stop over reactive laws from ers seems to be gaining traction. in serious trouble. is what he calls the absurdly ar- being passed in the first place. And Even if his candidacy is a long-shot, chaic and unconstitutional defi- I will comb the code of ordinances he has the potential along with in- nition of “family” that the Uni- for intrusive laws and implement dependent candidate Gordon Mese, Classifieds $6 for first 10 words. $10 for 11 to 20 words, $15 for 21 to 30 words. $20 for 31 to 40 words. $25 for one column inch classified display ad. Call Upcoming Events in Capital City and Nearby 261-5055. Must be paid in advance. To pay by October 8 through 31 Thursday, October 11 credit card, go to www.centralcitynews.us and cialties, all the while sampling Loui- click “Pay Now” on the left. Then email ad copy Blackwater Pumpkin Patch Masquerade at the Mansion siana and Spanish delicacies from the to [email protected]. Or mail a The Pumpkin Patch is coming! 7:30 to 11 p.m. area’s finest caterers and restaurants. check and ad copy to Community Press, 910 N. Blackwater Methodist Church, 10000 The 14th Annual Old Governor’s Tickets are $100 per person for Foun- Foster, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Blackwater Rd., is again hosting its in- Mansion Gala’s theme this year is dation for Historical Louisiana mem- DRIVERS — Busy chemical operation needs credible Pumpkin Patch with thousands “Masquerade at the Mansion” and drivers! Good pay, benefits, and bonuses. bers, $125 for non-members, and $50 CDL w/X End. and one year T/T exp. Martin of pumpkins for sale! Profits go to ben- attendees will celebrate Louisiana’s for those under 35 who are invited to Transport. 1-888-567-4973. 10/11/12 efit missions. Featured will be games, Spanish legacy from 1762-1810. The join FHL’s junior group, “Inherit Ba- hay rides, car show, crafts fair, space FOR SALE — Executive home in Central event will include the lively sounds ton Rouge.” For tickets, membership, School District. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath with salt walk, and more. Bring the whole fam- of Stormy in The Rose Garden, while and information, call 387-2464 or go pool in Bellingrath Lakes. $317,000. Call ily. Free! For information, call 261- guests peruse the East Ballroom for the to www.fhl.org. 225-361-2727. 10/11/12 4646 or visit www.blackwaterumc.org. silent auction extravaganza and spe-

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