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City Responds toBarrow Boé Says Boé A Tale of 3 Cities: Central is still, Statements False, Central, Watson, “I wouldn’t say struggling, but Points to Surplus, SE Baton Rouge they’re having a CENTRAL — History is being Accomplishments made as communities in the hard time from suburbs of Baton Rouge decide Woody Jenkins whether to incorporate. the public works Editor, Central City News Voters in Central approved standpoint, and CENTRAL incorporation in 2005 and a new — When Metro Coun- school system in 2008. a police and fire cilman Joel Boé gave an interview Now residents of Watson, to the Baton Rouge Advocate Mon- just across the Amite River have standpoint. day stating his filed papers with the Secretary opposition to the of State and are circulating peti- Metro Councilman Joel Boé incorporation of ” the proposed new tions. In Southeast Baton Rouge, in a statement to the Advo- residents are holding public cate opposing creation of a City of Southeast meetings to consider the pros new city in Southeast BR Baton Rouge, he and cons of incorporation. probably didn’t Metro Councilman Joel Boé think his remarks would set off a round of contro- versy in the City of Central. But Arise, Ye Paralyzed Single Moms! they certainly did. BATON ROUGE — Today Amanda Last Friday, in the suburbs of Washington, DC. Boé was quoted by the Advocate as Carroll is the epitome of a success- she told sup- Then one day her husband was late saying, “Central is still, I wouldn’t ful single mother of three. She is porters of The coming in from an out-of-town say struggling, but they’re having the host of a daily radio program Life of a Sin- trip. “When he finally got home, a hard time from the public works heard nationwide on 450 Christian gle Mom Min- I knew something was wrong. He standpoint, and a police and fire radio stations. Her show, which istries that she had a look of panic on his face and standpoint.” That comment set off airs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. week- and her hus- said, ‘I’m leaving you!’ I didn’t Central City Hall. Reportedly, it days has made her a household band had an try to talk him out of it. I should provoked a call from Central May- name for 14 million listeners. ideal life with have. I found out later the sordid or Mac Watts to Boé asking for an But not long ago, things were their three very different for Amanda Carroll. Amanda Carroll small children See MINISTRY on Page 4 See BOÉ on Page 16 New Restaurant to Offer High-End Steaks, Seafood Stablier Bringing Fine Dining to Central Little Village Owner Color in Motion Set to Open Stab’s 5K Run to Close At Magnolia Square Roads Saturday CENTRAL — Wayne Stablier, owner of the Little Village Res- CENTRAL — The Central Com- taurant in Baton Rouge, has com- munity School System will hold pleted construction and the hiring Color in Motion 5K race Satur- of staff for his first restaurant in day at 9 a.m. It’s a fundraising Central — Stab’s, which will of- event to help raise money to fer high-end dining, specializing in build a bike and walking trail. steaks and seafood. Stablier said Parts of Sullivan, Gurney, and Wednesday the staff is in training, Joor roads will be closed. Satur- and he expects to open by late July day morning. or August. It’s not too late to register to Stab’s is located in the Village at participate in the 5K run. The Magnolia Square on Lovett Road, cost is $50. The Village is the first official Tra- For more information on the

ditional Neighborhood Develop- Provost Jolice by Photo event, go to www.ColorInMo- ment (TND) in the parish. Devel- tion5K.com. For road closings, oper Steele Pollard said Stab’s is a STAB’S STEAKS AND SEAFOOD — Executive chef Justin McVey and general manager go to Page 14 of this edition. See NEW on Page 8 Melanie Way are training the staff for the opening of Stab’s at Village at Magnolia Square. 2 CITY NEWS Thursday, June 27, 2013 COMMUNITY PRESS, LLC CAPITAL CITY NEWS CENTRAL CITY NEWS Vol. 22 • No. 13 & The Leader Vol. 16 • No. 13, No. 347 910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 The Phone (225) 261-5055 • FAX 261-5022 • Entire contents © 2013 Email stories and photos to [email protected] or [email protected] Crusade Published every other Thursday from January to August and every Thursday from September to December by Community Press, LLC The Leader was founded April 30, 1998, and the Central City News was founde April 21, 2005. They merged May 4, 2006. 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 Cap- ital City News resumed publication of the Journal with Vol. 21, No. 1 on Aug. 16, 2012. Community Press also publishes the Central Community Directory and other publicatons.

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Country Living in the City Can’t Baton Rouge Have Its Very Own Newspaper? are delivered on-line. Virtually With Population all of our readers are in East Ba- ton Rouge Parish, especially South “Go forth, young King John Georges to Of 450,000, EBR Baton Rouge and Central. Do we compete with the Advo- recapture New Orleans and establish cate? Of course we do, because we your dominion throughout all the land.” Shouldn’t Have to compete for people’s attention and your dominion throughout all the land.” readership. Right now, we’re get- Share with NOLA ting good reviews from our read- ers. People seem to truly enjoy media only skims the surface. Every community of any size at Woody Jenkins our product. We’ve been increas- The daily newspaper in Baton all deserves its own newspaper. Editor ing our reach by adding more and Rouge should be covering all the A State Capital city with all the better locations for distribution local governments, investigating things Baton Rouge has going for BATON ROUGE — On Monday, the — now more than 400 locations all the political shenanigans, and it certainly needs new publisher of the Advocate, where you can pick us up. putting the spotlight on the church- and deserves a John Georges, spoke at length Compare this with the 44,000 es, the schools, and the people. newspaper devot- about his plans for the Advocate copies of the Advocate distributed Instead, the Advocate is running ed to IT. at the Baton Rouge Press Club and in East Baton Rouge Parish, and off to New Orleans, Slidell, Lafay- When you take thereby invited public comment. you see that we are beginning to ette, Houma, and all the rest in a on the ownership Basically, he seems to be on a make a difference and build a real 20-parish area. There is absolutely of a newspaper, path to make the Advocate a re- audience. Moreover, our presence no way under the sun that they can you take on a lot gional newspaper with two edi- in the market helps define what do justice to the people in those ar- of responsibili- tions, one for Baton Rouge and one news is and how the issues will be eas. And they certainly cannot ful- ties. If you are the Woody Jenkins for New Orleans. framed. fill their obligations to the people only daily news- Frankly, the direction he is tak- So why should we object to the of this parish. paper in a community, you have to ing is very good for us. We are a Advocate’s becoming a regional The entire Advocate could be — first and foremost — cover that locally-owned community news- newspaper? Because it’s bad for filled with news about this parish, community. After that, cover what paper serving the people of East our community! East Baton Rouge because there’s that much going you possibly can about the state Baton Rouge. Everything we do Parish has nearly 450,000 peo- on. They have the resources to do and nation. But don’t dilute your is about this community, not New ple. This is the State Capital, the just that, but they are not. resources and the little space you Orleans or elsewhere. wealthiest parish, the population I believe John Georges is a good have in every issue to cover com- If the big daily in our community center, the political center, and the man and means well, but this is munities in far distant places, such goes off on a tangent, it creates an media center of Louisiana. very different from a wholesale as New Orleans. Most people here opportunity for us. A lot of people Doesn’t a market that size de- food distribution company. This is aren’t really that interested in New read our newspaper. About 16,000 serve a daily newspaper that in- not about how far out you distribu- Orleans, to be honest copies of each issue are circulated, tensely covers what is happening tion your paper, or how many cop- All of this brings me to the real and it is read by about 40,000 peo- here? Of course it does. ies go to far-flung places. Rather, news: We have a new motto for ple — about 2.5 readers per copy. There is so much important it’s about doing a great job in the our newspaper: “We DON’T cover In addition, another 20,000 copies news to be covered here, and our communities you serve. New Orleans!” Discover Your New Smile… and the New You!

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LIFE OF A SINGLE MOM FUNDRAISER — More than 75 Baton Rouge area residents came to hear Amanda Carroll and support Life of a Single Mom Ministry Friday downtown. was the program director of a na- gathered for the fundraising event America to work full-time without was composed of married women tional radio network. He said, ‘I at Kress downtown. The organi- pay to start Life of a Single Mom and some of their husbands. have a job for you!’” zation’s founder, Jennifer Maggio Ministry. Emcee Keith Cox, a supporter “He said, ‘We are prepared to of- of Baton Rouge, told the audience “Right now, two out of three of Life of a Single Mom Ministry, fer you a job with K-LOVE radio.’ her life story, which included be- single moms do not have a church. urged people to get involved with I said yes! I had to be in California ing physically and sexually abused We must reach out to them.” the organization. He said that un- before kindergarten started Aug. as a child, having been pregnant Maggio advocates churches der Jennifer Maggio’s leadership, it 7. The lady who booked the flight four times by age 19, and living in starting ministries aimed directly has grown from one support group booked it for Aug. 1 — exactly the the projects. at single moms, in order to help in Baton Rouge to 1,200 support date I had picked! On the plane, But she turned her life around, them find God’s forgiveness and groups all over the United States my four-year-old, two-year-old, went back to school, and became a bring them into the body of Christ. and in 19 foreign countries. and 18-month-old annoyed every- corporate executive with a Fortune She distinguishes between a Cox said, “No single mom should one on the flight!” 500 company. She won the Cir- singles ministry and a ministry to ever have to walk alone. As a dad, “Sometimes you are the para- cle of Excellence Award 11 times single moms, which are quite dif- I have often been overwhelmed. lyze mom who needs to be healed. with her company. She earned a ferent, she said. How do the single moms do it? Sometimes you are one of the six-figure income. She said, “I At the fundraising event at the My mother always told me, when friends who carried the paralyzed thought I’d retire from that job!” old Kress Building in downtown you see God moving, join in! Join mom. I’m doing this, because But she met her husband, and they Baton Rouge, the audience was with us in Life of a Single Mom!” someone did it for me!” adopted their children. She decid- filled with those who want to help For more information, go to More than 75 Baton Rougeans ed to walk away from corporate single moms. Most of the audience www.TheLifeofaSingleMom.com.

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Today it is doing more plans for the future of the Advocate. But he than $1 billion over several states. also said, “My father told me, ‘That which • When asked what is the “crown is spoken is never done, and that which is jewel” and where do you want to go? done is never spoken.’” he said, “New Orleans is an oppor- BATON ROUGE — In a speech to the tunity. We already have the crown Baton Rouge Press Club Monday, jewel. Post-Katrina, the Picayune the new owner of the Baton Rouge lost half its readership and half its Advocate told about his decision to readers.” He said this gives the Ad- purchase the Advocate and his plans vocate the opportunity to grow, de- for the future. Here are highlights fying the national trend. of his talk: • When asked if he has regional • Unlike so many daily newspa- plans, he said, “It’s like you’re ad- pers, the Advocate has an attractive ADVOCATE PUBLISHER JOHN GEORGES, Advocate senior editor Carl Redman, vising George Bush to invade Iraq. office and modern press facilities and Brenda Hodge of the Louisiana Senate at the Baton Rouge Press Club Monday. But it’s slow growth, a years’ long battle. outside the downtown area. pers because they are competitive. they are. • Employees he’s spoken to are • He’s been invited to serve on • When asked how much he paid • Before this Christmas, there the board at LSU’s Manship School ready to expand to New Orleans. for the Advocate, he said it was will be another paper. • The Advocate’s expansion to of Journalism. He hopes his daugh- something he could afford. • Right now the Advocate is ters will get their masters’ degrees New Orleans before he arrived got • With growth, there will be pain. touching 30,000 homes in the New the “foot in the door.” there. In New Orleans, circulation is the Orleans area. He said he’s adding • He doesn’t plan to make po- • He has 25 journalists in New priority. prep sports and social news. But Orleans plus Jefferson Parish and litical endorsements, but he said he • He said he’s the “business guy,” he raised the question, “How much didn’t rule it out. “I like the inde- St. Tammany bureaus. while Dan Shea and Peter Kovacs does Baton Rouge want to read New • The Advocate’s printing facil- pendence of the Advocate. I don’t (former editors of the Times-Pic- Orleans social news?” want any bias.” ity can print 70,000 papers an hour. ayune) are in charge of the Advo- • In answer to a question on how So he can expand throughout South • He supports Freedom of Infor- cate’s news content. the Advocate will provide “better mation. He said, “We’ll do our role. Louisiana. “Our ability to serve • When asked if the Advocate journalism,” he said the Advocate South Louisiana is in place,” he We’ll take it very seriously. will be a hometown paper or a re- has had six journalists competing • When asked how he could be in- said. gional paper, he said, “We will be with 40 (presumably at the Pica- • He has named Community dependent and be the official journal two newspapers, Baton Rouge and yune) but now that has been in- of the state, he said there wasn’t a lot Boards for Baton Rouge and New New Orleans.” creased. Orleans. These are not editorial of money in that. 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For a free consulation, call 225.261.7094 www.centralptonline.com CITY NEWS Thursday, June 27, 2013 7 Former Owner of Radio Station WLCS Radio Pioneer Lamar Simmons Dies at 92

LAMAR SIMMONS — (Left to right) Lamar Simmons with brother Shelton during World War II; Lamar with partner Gene Nelson at WLCS radio; and Lamar in later years. South Pacific and saw combat in Simmons Fought some of the most difficult battles — Iwo Jima, Guam, and Bougainville. At Iwo Jima, Guam, He lost most of his hearing during combat. His three younger broth- ers — Shelton, Gene, and Jimmy And Bougainville — joined the other three branches of the armed forces. All were grad- During World War II uates of Istrouma. Gene is a long- time resident of Central. BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge ra- After the war, Lamar Simmons dio pioneer Lamar Simmons died recruited nine partners and together last Thursday at age 92. they purchased radio station WLCS, Simmons, who graduated from the first rock and roll station in Baton Istrouma High School in 1938, at- Rouge. It was often the No. 1 sta- tended the LSU School of Jour- tion in the market and in 1964 had a nalism but dropped out just before 55 percent share of the market. He graduating to volunteer to serve and his partner Gene Nelson even- LAMAR SIMMONS (left) with his brothers Shelton, Gene, and Jimmy. All graduated in the United States Marine Corps tually bought out the other partners. from Istrouma High and served in the U. S. military. Shelton predeceased Lamar. during World War II. He was in the He also owned WQXY-FM in Baton Rouge, along with stations in Beaumont and Jackson, MS. After selling the stations, he en- joyed raising cattle on a farm in East Feliciana Parish. In 2004, LSU discovered that Lamar had earned enough credits to receive his degree. It was presented by President George Bush. Lamar Simmons was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Wessie Olivia Har- vey Simmons, his son Steven Perry Simmons, and his brother Shelton. He is survived by his wife Annie Walker Simmons; son David La- mar Simmons, Sr.; daughter Carol Anne White; daughter Janis Marie Swetman; spouses; eight grandchil- dren, seven great-grandchildren; his brothers Gene and Jimmy, and their families. Funeral arrangements and Lamar Simmons received his degree from burial were at Resthaven Gardens. • Cholesterol Testing Home Health Products LSU from President Bush in 2004. • A1C Testing • Walkers • PT/INR • Wheelchairs • Blood Pressure Checks • Bathroom Supplies Classified Ads • Blood Sugar Checks • Diabetic Supplies $6 for first 10 words. $10 for 11 to 20 words, condition, low hours. $1,500. 225-241-0009. $15 for 21 to 30 words. $20 for 31 to 40 06/27/13 For your convenience, an appointment is needed for words. $25 for one column inch classified display ad. Call 261-5055. Must be paid in FOR SALE BY OWNER — Three bedroom, Cholesterol and A1C Testing advance. To pay by credit card, go to www. two bath home on large lot in Indian Mound centralcitynews.us and click “Pay Now” on Subdivision. Asking $135,000. 225-261-9983 We offer BHRT compounding as well as other drug compounds. the left. Then email ad copy to centralci- or 225-937-6357. 06/27/13 [email protected]. Or mail or hand de- We now administer all types of immunizations! liver check and ad copy to Central City News, FOR SALE BY OWNER — 3BR/2BA 910 N. Foster, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Downey Dr., Greenwell Springs, LA 70739. 1,487 LA, Central Community Schools. Up- BRENTWOOD ESTATE MOBILE HOME dated Aug. 2010, new a/c, hot water heater, ap- COMMUNITY — Nicest rental property pliances, wood and ceramic flooring, architec- in Central. Three bedroom, two bath mobile tural shingle roof in May 2012, wood burning homes for rent. $750-$850 per month. Our fireplace, exterior painted May 2013. FSBOBR rental homes are top of the line manufactured listing #348957. 225-305-0187. 06/27/13 mobile homes. We offer lawn care, on-site management, maintenance, and security staff MIKE ANDERSON’S SEAFOOD RESTAU- with every rental. Very quiet mobile home com- RANT is now hiring for MANAGEMENT po- munity. A must see! NO PETS allowed. Please sitions for our new Central location. Email re- call 225-436-9349 or 225-394-1701 for a show- sumé to [email protected]. 06/27/13 Where you’re not a number, you’re a friend! ing. 08/08/13 VACATION RENTAL — Vacation on the DRIVERS — Home most weekends. Sign-on Mississippi Gulf Coast. Beautiful condo two Central Business of the Year Two Years Straight! bonus. Competitive pay/benefits. Assigned bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, balcony with ocean view, trucks. CDL-A, TWIC, flatbed experience re- furnished. Weekend, weekly, monthly rates. Fast Convenient Service • 13565 Hooper Road quired. JT Wein 1-800-467-9346. 06/27/13 225-938-8601 or 225-324-0973. 10/10/13 FOR SALE —2007 Yamaha TTR125 excellent 262-6200 8 CITY NEWS Thursday, June 27, 2013 New Businesses Come to Village at Magnolia Square in Central

Steele Pollard and Steve Rabalais Stab’s Steak and Seafood is located at 13438 Magnolia Square, Suite A Stephanie Rabalais and her staff at Beau Ideal Salon, 13438 Magnolia Square, Suite D Continued from Page 1 lage at Magnolia Square. It houses he said. and several other businesses. milestone for the Village at Mag- Bourg Insurance, Edwards Jones Stablier has hired Melanie Way His primary business is cater- nolia Square. Having a restaurant Investments, B&K Bank, Rabalais of Central as general manager. A ing, and he has established him- offering fine dining by a well-re- Homes, and Wall Decor & More. graduate of Central High School, self as one of the country’s leading garded Baton Rouge restaurateur The new building was unveiled she studied at LSU and worked in suppliers of emergency housing will be a major draw for the TND at an evening social last Thursday accounting and finance for years. for utility companies during disas- and a major convenience for resi- hosted by the Magnolia Square She opened a coffee shop in 2001 ters. He creates a village, includ- dents. Business Association in conjunc- where Central Perk is now located ing sleeping trailers, tents, dining Four other businesses will be lo- tion with the City of Central Cham- and sold to Debbie Johnston. She facilities, showers, laundry, and cated in the building with Stab’s — ber of Commerce. continued to operate a coffee shop other necessities for utility work- Avant Tous Beauty Bar, Beau Ideal Stablier said Stab’s will offer in downtown Baton Rouge until ers facing harsh conditions. Salon, and Title Plus title compa- prime strips blackened in the skil- selling her business after Katrina. Stablier said the secret to his ny. The building was developed let, beef wellington, lamb chops, Stablier said Melanie knows ev- success is finding good chefs and and built by Central homebuilder Chilean sea bass, shrimp dishes, eryone in Central and will be a big good people. He said his chief of Steve Rabalais. red fish on the half shell, and much asset to the business. operations, Laila Britos, is espeec- Last year, Rabalais developed more. A variety of great sandwich- Stablier has two locations of The ially key to his success. the first commercial building at Vil- es will also be available at lunch, Little Village, La Creole restaurant, Justin McVey will be executive

Michelle and Gil Matherne Everyone enjoyed the the evening social at Village at Magnolia Square The event was hosted by the Magnolia Square Business Association CITY NEWS Thursday, June 27, 2013 9 New Businesses Come to Village at Magnolia Square in Central

Stephanie Rabalais and her staff at Beau Ideal Salon, 13438 Magnolia Square, Suite D Nicole Keller, Ellen Pino, and Hope Smith of Avant Tous Beauty Bar and Spa chef at Stab’s. from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is accept- gular and direct focus on our real Homes constructed to date have Stab’s general manager Melanie ing appointments at 225-261-1011. estate industry clients. We have a ranged in price from $250,000 to Way said she will be adding special Beau Ideal was previously located clear vision of attaining excellence $1 million. touches for the Central community in the shopping center at Green- in our service and do not feel the Amenities include walking including an herb garden on the well Springs at Sullivan Road. need to distract our attention with trails, a playground, and a stocked side of the restaurant, which will Avant Tous Beauty Bar and Spa matters other than real estate trans- lake, as well as boutique shopping be maintained by local farmers. is owned by Nicole Keller, Ellen actions.” They said they provide and now dining. Steve Rabalais is the largest Pino, and Hope Smith. They are 24-hour turnaround on title com- Upon completion, the Village homebuilder in Central and is hav- offering spa, esthetics, and nail sa- mitments and provide in-house at- at Magnolia Square could provide ing an impact on the Baton Rouge lon? torneys to oversee all transactions. investment in Central of well over market. Avant Tous is now open from 11 Developers Jimmy Nunnally $100 million. The location of an His wife Stephanie is owner of a.m. to 7 p.m. and is accepting ap- and Steele Pollard began construc- “anchor” restaurant in the develop- Beau Ideal Salon, which is open pointments at 225-448-3962. tion of the first home at Village at ment has been a long-time goal of in the new commercial building Title Plus is a Louisiana-based Magnolia Square in 2009. The de- the developers. If the original plan at 13438 Magnolia Square Drive, full-service title company. Their velopment will eventually include for Village at Magnolia Square is Suite D. They are also now offer- website says, “We handle only real more than 500 homes. About 40 followed, it will include a lot more ing massage. Beau Ideal is open estate transactions, allowing a sin- have already been constructed. retail development.

The event was hosted by the Magnolia Square Business Association Mackenzie Lauren and Connor Lloyd Live music was enjoyed by all at the event Modern day barber pole 10 CITY NEWS Thursday, June 27, 2013 What’s Happening Around Capital City BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in number of players between the ages and around the capital city: of 12 and 14. This camp is for expe- Thursday, June 27 rienced players who want to improve their skills for the next level and pre- Heritage Lecture Series • 6 p.m. pare for the upcoming season. Play- Rod Dreher, American writer and ers will be videoed and their progress editor, LSU graduate, and resident of will be reviewed prior to each day’s St. Francisville, will join Foundation workout and they will receive daily for Historical Louisiana members feedback on their performance and and guests as the featured speaker in progress. For information contact its Heritage Lecture series at the Old Coach Ron Lewis at rlewis@cen- Governor’s Mansion. The lecture is tralcss.org or 261-2780. free for FHL members and $10 for July 8 through 12 guests. For information call 387-2464 Masterpiece Kids Summer or visit www.fhl.org. Arts Camp • 9 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday, June 27 First Baptist Church Baton Rouge, Pachyderms of GBR • 6:30 p.m. 529 Convention Street, will host a Former Congressman Jeff Landry Masterpiece Summer Arts Camp. The will address the Pachyderms of GBR cost is $10 per child, which includes meeting at the Great Wall Chinese all art supplies and a t-shirt. For infor- Restaurant, 3084 College Dr. In 2010, mation, call 343-0397, email info@ Landry was elected to the U.S. House fbcbr.com, or visit www.fbcbr.com. of Representatives on a platform of July 8 through 12 cutting spending, creating jobs, and CAYL UNDEFEATED SEASON — The Stingers 2013 Coaches Pitch team were 10-0 Vacation Bible School limiting government’s growth. He is in their league play. They also won 1st place in the pre-season tournament. Shown are (1st row, left to right) Reagan Carroll, Madison Stephens, Annalise Leep, Hailee Lem- 6 to 8:30 p.m. the founder and president of Restore Galilee Baptist Church, 11050 our Republic PAC. Cost of the buffet oine, Shaun Leiva, Samantha Evans, and Rebecca Betz and (2nd row) coach Johnny Carroll, Allison Turner, Blair Entremont, coach Chuck Entremont, Grace Toler, Kiersten Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson is $13. Reservations are requested. Zylks, and coach Mike Toler. Road, will host “Colossal Coaster RSVP 644-5728 or em-mail info@ World” Vacation Bible School for pachydermsofgbr.org. starting at 9 a.m. at the Central Inter- nami, located on the roof of the Shaw kids ages 4 years through 6th grade. Friday, June 28 mediate School at the Central School Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. To register visit www.galileebc.com Summer Beat • 5 to 8 p.m. Complex, 12636 Sullivan Road. Pro- Guests will enjoy a selection of Tsu- or find a link on Facebook. For infor- Councilman John Delgado invites ceeds will help build a community nami’s fine grill and sushi offerings, mation, call 654-5633 ext. 2. you to Summer Beat — live music bike/walk path. For details, visit Col- as well as wine and other drink spe- Wednesday, July 10 every Friday. The bandstand is lo- orInMotion5K.com. cialties, while listening to the music “Lady Sings the Blues” • 3 p.m. cated at 4264 Capital Heights. Band Wednesday, July 3 of Blues4Sale and watching the an- The LSU Museum of Art, located will be The Business. “Guys & Doll” • 3 p.m. nual fireworks extravaganza along in the Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Friday, June 28 The LSU Museum of Art, located the Mississippi riverfront. Tickets are Lafayette St., has partnered with the Paul Raiford in Concert in the Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 $125 for LSU Museum of Art mem- Manship Theater, to present “Lady 6 to 8:30 p.m. Lafayette St., has partnered with the bers, $150 for non-members, and $50 Sings the Blues.” Tickets are $6 Manship Theater, on the first floor of for guests age 5-21. Children five each. Comite Baptist Church, 12250 years of age and under will receive Greenwell Springs Rd., will present the Shaw Center, to present “Guys & Saturday, July 13 Dolls.” Tickets are $6 each. free admission. For information or to the music of Paul Raiford at Free Cof- purchase tickets, call 389-7210. Cajun Dance • 7 p.m. feehouse. The Coffeehouse is in the Thursday, July 4 The Cajun French Music Asso- church foyer. Relax and enjoy free Independence Day Celebration July 5 and 6 ciation will hold a dance at the UCT refreshments and beautiful music. and Fundraiser • 7 to 10 p.m. Garage Sale • 7 a.m. to 12 noon Hall, 11175 Florida Blvd., 8 to 10:30

Saturday, June 29 The LSU Museum of Art will host St. Alphonsus youth is having a p.m. with free Cajun dance lessons at its annual Independence Day Cele- garage sale. Great deals on applianc- 7 p.m. The band will be Coobie Joe Color In Motion 5K es, tools, baby items, and much more. A Color In Motion 5K will be held bration and fundraising event at Tsu- Cajun Band. Admission is $10, chil- Must see to believe! In the Family dren 12 and under free, and students Center behind the church. Proceeds with I.D. is $5. Party cakes, foods and to benefit the St. Alphonsus Youth snacks welcome. No outside drinks. Ministry. Moderate price bar with beer, wine, Sunday, July 7 See THINGS on Page 11 Freedom Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell Springs, will host their 4th annual Free Sunday. This is an event scheduled around Indepen- dence Day to celebrate both the civil and religious Freedoms we enjoy as Americans. This year’s program will feature the president of the Fam- ily Research Council, Tony Perkins, and the nationally acclaimed Voices of Mobile. Veterans and military personnel will be recognized and honored. Everyone is welcome. For information, call 261-2246 or visit www.gsbcla.com. July 7 and August 4 Free First Sunday • 5 p.m. Free admission to the LSU Muse- um of Art, located in the Shaw Center for the Arts at 100 Lafayette St., be- ginning at 5 p.m. UPTOWN COUNTRY THINGS is now open at 14455 Greenwell Springs, Suite D in Central. Uptown Country is an antiques, resale, clothing, and gift shop. Hours are Mon- July 8 through 11 REV TONY PERKINS has been named day through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed on Sunday. Central Basketball Elite Camp interim pastor at Greenwell Springs Bap- Owners are Peggy Duncan and Amy Williams. 225-277-2588. The camp is offered to a limited tist Church. CITY NEWS Thursday, June 27, 2013 11 Cheerleaders Named Cheer Camp Champs

UCA CHEER CAMP AT SOUTHEASTERN — Central High’s Varsity Cheer squad attended UCA Cheer Camp at Southeastern Louisiana University June 3 through 6. The Wildcats were named Overall Camp Champs and won 1st place for their Home Pom Routine, Champ Cheer, and being Game Day Ready. They also received 3rd place in Xtreme Dance Routine. Jordan Guay, Alicen Lieux, Blaire Bauer, Mary Ellen Hodges, and mascot Christopher Harris made All-American while at camp. In addition, several seniors received applications to tryout for the UCA staff. Willie the Wildcat (right photo), aka Christopher Harris, entertained the crowd at camp. Things to Do, Places to Go, People to See Continued from Page 10 val will be held at the Lamar Dixon visit www.swamppopmusicfest.com. members and guests as the featured Expo Center’s Trademart building to Thursday, July 18 speaker in its Heritage Lecture series soft drinks, and water available. You help raise funds to fight cystic fibro- at the Old Governor’s Mansion. The may bring your own hard liquor. sis. The music starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Lecture, Book Signing • 6:30 p.m. J. Michael Desmond, author, lecture is free for FHL members and July 19 and 20 July 19 and 12 noon Saturday, July $10 for guests. For information or 20. Admission is $10 on Friday and professor and architect, will join Swamp Pop Music Festival Foundation for Historical Louisiana to pre-register, call 387-2464 or visit The Swamp Pop Music Festi- $15 on Saturday. For information, www.fhl.org. Specialty Publications More than 100 national and state awards for excellence in journalism from the National Newspaper Association and Louisiana Press Association, including 1st Place awards for General Excellence, Best Front Page, Best Feature Writing, Best News Coverage, Best Ad Design, Best News Photo, Best Feature Photo, and Best Special Edition. Let us help you create, design, write, edit, and lay out your publication and help with printing and distribution. We take away the headaches and make your publication sparkle! Community Press, LLC Publishers of Capital City News and Central City News 910 North Foster Drive • Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Call Woody Jenkins at 261-5055 www.centralcitynews.us • [email protected] 12 CITY NEWS Thursday, June 27, 2013

McKENZIE, SAGONA ROY, WATTS Milestones Lauren McKenzie and Benjamin Meagan Roy and Austin Watts ex- Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths Sagona were married June 1 at changed wedding vows April 13 at Anniversaries • Reunions Oak Lodge Reception Center. Journey Church in Central. Lauren McKenzie, Austin Watts, Meagan Roy were Benjamin Sagona Wed April 13 at Journey Church Exchanged Vows CENTRAL — Meagan Ashleigh Roy, and Austin Milton Watts, BATON ROUGE — Lauren Ash- both of Greenwell Springs, were ley McKenzie and Benjamin Paul married in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony Sagona, both of Baton Rouge, April 13, 2013, at Journey Church were married in a 7 p.m. ceremony in Central. Pastor Jay Coleman of- on June 1, 2013, at Oak Lodge Re- ficiated. ception Center. Rev. Glen Miers The bride is the daughter of Mi- officiated the ceremony. chael Hebert and Clarissa Hebert, The bride is the daughter of Mark of Greenwell Springs. She is the and Shelia McKenzie of Baton granddaughter of Robert L. Case Rouge. She is the granddaughter of Denham Springs and Phyllis of Lois McKenzie of Prairieville, King, of Walker. the late Derrell McKenzie, Sr., and The bridegroom is the son of the late Otis and Versie Sharp of Greg and Angie Watts of Green- Greenwell Springs. well Springs. He is the grandson The groom is the son of Paul Mrs. Benjamin Sagona of Jimmy and Mary Kay Watts of and Charmagne Sagona of Ba- The groom was attended by his Greenwell Springs and Sue Ann ton Rouge. He is the grandson of best man, Barton Sing. Grooms- and Gene Conerly of Greenwell Rooney Sagona of Baton Rouge, men were Michael Miller and Springs. the late Sam Sagona, Frederick Nathan Pilet. Usher was Brad The bride was attended by her Copponex of Baton Rouge, and the McKenzie. Ring bearer was Reed maid of honor, sister, Macy Roy. late Catherine Copponex. McKenzie. Bridesmaids were Sydney Watts, The bride was attended by her A reception took place at Oak Emily Moreno, Carlee Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Watts matron of honor, Morgan Belling- Lodge following the outdoor cer- Kelsey Adams, Hollyn Capace, or Smith, Austin Bourke, David ton. Bridesmaids were Annessa emony. Following a wedding trip Shelby Criss, and junior brides- Pugh, and usher, Jeff Robinson. McKenzie and Samantha Tiblier. to Seaside, Florida, the couple will maid, Samantha Hebert. Flower Ring bearer was Grayson Watts. Flower girl was Jaydin Pilet. reside in Denham Springs. girl was Avery Jobe. A reception took place at El- The bridegroom was attended egant Memories. Following a by his best man, Brandon LeSage. wedding trip to Disneyworld, the Groomsmen were Taylor Watts, couple will reside in their home in Local Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary Jake Watts, Blake O’Neal, Trev- Greenwell Springs. of yesterday, and the hopes of to- morrow. They were blessed in receiving the gifts of five talented Bank of Zachary Announces Promotions children and 10 wonderful grand- children. They currently reside in sociation with the Bank of Zach- Pride, LA. John 3:16 is their fa- ary while still in high school. After vorite scripture. working in the insurance industry Kathleen is the daughter of the and for a local credit union, she late Lois and Pearl Lively. She rejoined the Bank of Zachary in was salutatorian of her high school 2008 as the Central City manager. graduation class and still enjoys She was promoted to assistant vice reading and keeping up with cur- president in 2011. rent events. Watching football Kim McDonald and Andrea White Mrs. White came to the Bank of games on TV is one of her favorite Zachary as assistant branch manag- pastimes, but spending time with ZACHARY — The Bank of Zach- er of the Central City office in April her children and grandchildren ary has promoted two of its bank- 2011. She had previous experience Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bozeman bring her the most enjoyment. ing officers, president Preston L. with a regional bank. PRIDE — It was a lovely spring Donald, a retired Baton Rouge Kennedy announced. Assistant Founded in 1904, the Bank of day in Baton Rouge, LA on June 7, City policeman, is the son of the vice president Kimberly McDon- Zachary is the oldest State chartered 1953, when young US Marine Sgt. late Harry and Annie Lee Boze- ald, formerly the branch manager bank in East Baton Rouge Parish. It Paul Donald Bozeman married his man. Gardening and woodwork- of the Central City office, is now is locally owned and operated with beautiful bride, Kathleen Lively. ing, especially making unique in charge of electronic banking. all decisions made locally. Home- They had been friends since child- walking canes, are some of his fa- Andrea White, who served as the town banking is Bank of Zachary’s hood. vorite things to do when he is not assistant branch manager, is now mission and its specialty. Sixty years later they celebrate joking with or helping family and manager of the Central City office. For information, call 654-2701 the joys of today, the memories friends. Mrs. McDonald began her as- or visit www.bankofzachary.com.

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246-2722 14790 Wax Road, Ste. 110 • Central CITY NEWS Thursday, June 27, 2013 13 Katherine Lejeune, Damon Beck . Deaths , Elisabeth “Cookie” Kane Ill.; sister, Lucie B. Blumstein of To Wed in Cancun, Mexico in July Elisabeth “Cookie” Kane, 93, Morehead, N.C.; 10 grandchil- passed away on Saturday, June 15, dren, 23 great-grandchildren, and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 2013, in Pass Christian, Miss. sur- numerous nieces and nephews. Rolance Lejeune and the late Mr. rounded by her family. She was a The visitation was on Wednes- and Mrs. Elter Smith. Veteran having served in the U.S. day, June 19, 2013, from 10 am Katherine is a graduate of Cen- Army during World War II and was until 12 noon at St. Clare Catholic tral High School and Louisiana of the Catholic Faith. Church in Waveland, Miss. The State University. She is a sales en- Cookie, as all knew her, was a Mass of Christian Burial was at gineer for a European equipment registered nurse working in hos- noon. manufacturer and resides in Prai- pitals. She lived in Central until Interment was at Biloxi Nation- rieville. moving to the Gulf Coast in 1970. Her fiancé is the son of Danny al Cemetery in Biloxi, Miss. Ed- and Mary Beck of Baker. He is the Cookie was a loving mother, mond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. grandmother, great-grandmother, St. Louis, Miss. was in charge of Lester Beck and the late Mr. and sister, and friend to many and will the arrangements. Mrs. Francis Brossette. be sadly missed by all that knew Damon is a graduate of Baker her. Billie P. Leteff High School and is a senior deputy She is preceded in death by her Billie P. Leteff passed away at with the State Fire Marshal’s Of- husband, Herbert W. Kane, Jr.; par- 2:30 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2013, fice and a personal trainer at Spec- ents, Ralph L. and Elisabeth Hei- at her home in Central at the age of trum Fitness. Damon resides in nen Belford; brothers, William, 75. She was a retired payroll clerk Central. Francis, and R.L. Belford. with the East Baton Rouge Parish She is survived by her children School Board. The couple will exchange vows Visitation was held at Seale Fu- Katherine Lejeune and Damon Beck and honeymoon in Cancun, Mex- and their spouses, William “Bill” ico. After the ceremony, the cou- John Kane of Bay St. Louis, Miss., neral Home in Central on Monday, CANCUN — Katherine Lejeune ple will celebrate with family and Elisabeth “Candy” D’Armond June 24, and resumed Tuesday, and Damon Beck to wed in July. friends, including their children, and Lance of Baton Rouge, Pa- June 25 at St. Alphonsus Catholic The bride-elect is the daughter Alana and Like Broussard and tricia Nicosia and Michael of Ba- Church in Greenwell Springs until of Randall and Deanie Lejeune of Kaylee, Beaux, Daylin, and Rayna ton Rouge, and Tara Stewart and the Mass of Christian Burial con- Beck. ducted by Fr. Mike Moroney. Baton Rouge. She is the grand- Dennis of Daphne, Ala.; brother, She is survived by her husband, Andrew L. Belford of Galesburg, George A. Leteff; two daughters . Births , and sons-in-law, Robyn and Tom . Class Reunions , Tonkyro and Risa and Jay Lanier, both of Tampa, Fla. and one broth- er, Dr. Robert Culpepper of Hous- Cameron Mikaela Rogers Saturday, August 17 ton, Texas. Alexandra Graycin and Sa- Istrouma Class of ’73 Reunion Preceded in death by her par- mantha Isabelle are excited to Istrouma High Class of ’73 will ents, Wiley T. and Evelyn Childress announce the birth of their baby have a reunion at Kristenwood, Culpepper; step-mother, Rena Mae 14025 Greenwell Springs. Con- sister Cameron Mikaela. Proud tact Rhona C. Watson, 654-7716 Culpepper; and brother, Joel Cul- parents are Christopher and or [email protected] or Debbie pepper. Dawn Rogers of Central. or Danny Wellman, 261-8358 or She was a member of St. Al- Cameron was born April 26, [email protected]. phonsus Catholic Church in Green- 2013, at Woman’s Hospital. She well Springs. weighed six pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Johnny and Jen- ny Rogers of Sorrento and Darryl and Barbara Williams of Central. Great-grandparents are Gloria Dupre of Baton Rouge, Joe and Othell Williams of Kentwood, and Tommy and Jane Morgan of Bogalusa. We Have Moved to a Gavin Jesse Morain Kaleb and Heather Penico Mo- New Location rain of Panama City Beach, Fla. are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Gavin Jesse. Gavin was born Jan. 23, 2013, at Sacred Heart of the Emerald Coast Hospital in Miramar, Fla. He weighed seven pounds, five ounces, and was 20.25 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dr. Jesse and Roxanne Penico of Pensacola Bleach Fla. and Dennis and Nealy Morain of Baton Rouge. Great-grandparents are Floyd and Clair Smith of Pensacola Beach, Fla., Pearl Ross of Denham Springs, Jane Kinchen of Baton Rouge and the late Alvin Emmett Ross, Jesse Morain, and Gloria and Pete Penico.

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13438 Magnolia Square, Suite D Baton Rouge, LA 70818 Beau Ideal Salon 225-261-1011 14 CITY NEWS Thursday, June 27, 2013 Color in Motion 5K Run Saturday tion; however, the road will remain Color in Motion 5K Core Lane closed completely during the actual When: 9 a.m., Saturday, June race. Sullivan will remain closed un- 29, 2013 Color in Motion 5K til approximately 12:30 p.m. Where: Central Intermedi- Joor Road will be closed between ate School at Central School Dorset Ave. Core Lane and Gurney Rd. starting at Complex, 12636 Sullivan Road, 8:45 a.m. until approximately 10:45 Central Dr. a.m. Detour signs will be posted at Parklane Ave. Hooper and Joor as well as Core and York Dr. York Why: Build a community bike/ Famham Virgil Jackson Ave. Joor. walk path Gurney Road will be open to one- More Info: www.ColorIn- Joor Road way traffic eastbound after the last Motin5K.com Sullivan Road runner has cleared the intersection of Joor and Gurney. It is expected CENTRAL Central School that Gurney Road will be re-opened

— Thousands of Cen- Devall Road tral residents and others from around Complex to two-way traffic at approximately the Baton Rouge area will gather Sat- 11:45 a.m. The northern-most school campus Gurney Road Service Road - Enter from Devall Rd. driveway (to Central Middle) will re- main closed, except to volunteers and Ouachita Ave. staff. Red River Ave. The only vehicles allowed on the Jackson

Saturday, June 28 Dr. course will be police vehicles and Accounts Bookkeeper Park 9 a.m. Calcasieu Ave. Tickfaw Color in Motion staff vehicles. Representatives Central School Complex Parking for participants will be on Reed Ave. the school grounds on the south side For information, go to Payable Receivable www.ColorInMotion.com of the school, near Gurney Road. It is recommended that you enter from the Devall Road entrance if possible. Requirements: Parking will also be available at the urday for the Color in Motion 5K at thousand people to the city and will old Central Middle School at the cor- Ability to function the Central School Complex on Sul- start and end at the school complex. ner of Hooper and Sullivan, as well independently in a fast livan Road. Proceeds received by the The race course also includes streets as at Zoar Baptist Church at the cor- Central Community School System in the Jackson Place subdivision. ner of Hooper and Joor. Shuttle buses paced environment. will be used to build a new bike and Gurney Road between Joor and will travel to and from both locations If you are interested walking path. Sullivan will be closed westbound to the new school complex. in this job please Several roadways in Central will starting at 7 a.m. Gurney Road will The event is being sponsored be closed on Saturday, June 29 as be closed in both directions starting in part by the Central Community apply online at part of the Color in Motion 5K Race. at 8:45 a.m. School System. Funds will be used [email protected] The roadways affected are Sullivan, Starting at approximately 8:30 to build a new Community Bike/ Joor, and Gurney roads in the area of a.m., Sullivan Road between Gurney Walking Path near the school com- the new Central Community School and Joor will be closed. Local traffic plex. You may register for the event complex on Sullivan Road. The from Jackson Place subdivision will at www.centralcss.org and use the event is expected to draw several be allowed to pass under police direc- Promo Code: CENTRAL. Kids ages 6 and under may register for free. $47.50 monthly (Every other week) Now through August $95 monthly (Every week) Area Business Directory September through December Advertising Avon Dirt Work Plumbing #LA676 Central City News Buy or SELL AVON General Sand & Gravel Co. LAFLEUR’S Plumbing Limestone, Gravel, Mason Sand, For information on advertising $10 to Start Full Repair Service in the newspaper, call Clay, Top Soil, Riversilt, Monday - Saturday • Same Rates! Independent Sales Rep Crushed Concrete, Tractor Work Appointment Necessary on Saturday Jolice or Candi at 225-261-3953 (Make Appointment Before Friday) 225-261-5055 Call Karen 225-328-1188 261-2751 Aerobics Business Services Home Maintenance Pressure Washing Need more help in the office, but can’t afford the employee expense? Prime Pressure Washing Aerobics by Lloyd’s Home & Painting LLC My Business Assistant, LLC Maintenance and Repair ❤ Let us handle your to-do list! From bookkeeping to No job too small $99 SUMMER SPECIAL! Roxanne No job too small secretarial or administrative tasks. Notary Public. House • Driveway • Patios • Decks • Walkways • Poolside Since 1983 • Good For Your ❤ 225-936-7652 225-281-1623 (225) 329-9058 225-936-7652 225.286.WASH Appliance Repair Cabinets Lawn Care Web Design Mark’s Thad Appliance Repair Landaiche 225-261-2270 Kitchen & Bath Cabinets Professional Web Design Service to all major brands landaichecabinets.com Best Local Prices Shop Central First! 225-216-9399 800-496-4196 • www.ringmarketing.net Auto Glass Carpet Cleaning Lawn Care Weight Loss The All Natural Way to Lose Weight BayouSteam • Drink Pink & Shrink PRO CUTS • No Shake • No Caffeine Carpet, Upholstery, Mowing & Trimming • Tree Maintenance • No Stimulants Tile & Grout Cleaning Flower Bed Maintenance • No Meal Replacements Locally owned and operated • Diabetic Friendly Wind Shield Repair & Replacement No Contracts • Free Estimates Nycole Schilling (225) 268-3035 We Come to You • 225-791-7440 225-955-6955 (225) 614-7496 www.plexusslim.com/nschilling Automotive Construction Painting North Store Business 7777 N. Airline Hwy. Central Metal & Aluminum Randy Falcon 225-927-2311 Patio & Carport Covers Metal Buildings & Sun Rooms 20 Years’ Experience Directory South Store Karl Cheek, Owner No Job Too Large or Small 12116 S. Airline Hwy. 261-5055 225-791-7440 225-261-6105 225-454-2961 (cell) CITY NEWS Thursday, June 27, 2013 15

Let’s celebrate America’s Birthday, but let’s remember the fight for Liberty is never over!

It was 13 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776 before the United States Constitution was ratified in 1789. The Bill of Rights, however, was not a part of the original Constitution.

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The Bill of Rights…the first ten amendments to the Constitution…was demanded by the people of the new nation, the United States. Our rights of speech, assembly, religion…our right to keep and bear arms… our property rights…our rights that protect us from an obtrusive and aggressive federal government…and states rights…came from the demands of the citizens of our nation. Senator Dan Claitor

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It just demonstrates that the fight for freedom and liberty must never end!

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On July 4th, we celebrate our nation’s birth and we renew our fight for liberty!

Paid for by Senator Dan Claitor

RF13-06 Claitor_4thAd_11"x17".indd 1 6/24/13 1:49 PM 16 CITY NEWS Thursday, June 27, 2013 Municipal Elections Set for April 5, 2014 Boé’s Comments Draw Heated Response Continued from Page 1 tization of most services, including explanation. Boé reportedly said his CENTRAL public works. Copies of our budget remarks were taken out of context. FIRE DE- and audit reports are available on But the two-term Metro Councilman PARTMENT our website, www.centralgov.com.” who represents South Baton Rouge has maintained “Our public works division main- has not issued a retraction. a good fire rat- tains an excellent work record, and we The general response from or- ing in Central. are certainly not having a hard time” dinary citizens of Central to his It operates “For example, for the fiscal year remarks was, “What is he talking independently beginning July 1, 2011 and ending about?” Residents of Central simply of the City of June 30, 2012, our public works de- don’t seem to be aware of the city’s Central and has partment received a total of 2,126 having a “hard time” when it comes not changed work requests. At the end of that fis- to public works, police protection, or since the cal year, 96 percent of those work fire protection. incorporation requests had been completed. So far Meanwhile, the city’s Chief Ad- of the City in this fiscal year from July 1, 2012 ministrative Officer, David Barrow, 2005. Photo through May 31, 2013, a total of fired back at Boé with a letter detail- by Theresa 1,537 public works requests have Thibodeaux at been made, and 96 percent have been ing the success of the city and say- Central Dental ing the councilman had made a false fire. completed. Additionally, all of the statement about Central. remaining requests from the 2011- Barrow’s letter read as follows: 2012 fiscal year have been resolved” “I would like to take this oppor- “Most of our public works re- tunity to respond to a completely quests are resolved within 30 days. inaccurate statement made by EBR time from a public works standpoint, plus (20 percent of revenues). In the Copies of our monthly public works Metro Council District 9 councilman and a police and fire standpoint.’” 2011-12 fiscal year, a surplus of $2.1 reports are available at our Munici- Joel Boé in the article titled, ‘New “I would recommend that Mr. Boé million was recorded (32 percent of pal Service Center upon a public re- City Sought for School District,’ check some facts before making such revenues); and in the 2012-13 fiscal cords request. We attribute the high which appeared in The Advocate on a statement in the future. The City year, a surplus of $1.7 million is ex- completion rate to our privatizing the June 24, 2013. In the article, Mr. Boé of Central was incorporated in 2005, pected (25 percent of revenues).” Public Works Department to IBTS, stated that creating a new city in the and officially separated from the “I would hardly call that hav- which is doing an excellent job.” southeastern part of the parish is ‘a EBR parish government in March of ing a hard time. For the upcoming “Additionally, the City of Central step in the wrong direction’ and used 2008.” 2013-14 fiscal year starting July 1, was able to fund two major street the City of Central in a statement in “Since then, each year, the city has a 22 percent budget surplus is ex- rehabilitation projects in the last an attempt to prove his point by say- maintained a healthy budget surplus. pected. These healthy surpluses are three years, costing approximately ing, ‘Central is still, I wouldn’t say For the fiscal year 2010-11, the city due to prudent financial practices, $2 million to improve our streets. struggling, but they’re having a hard ended up with a $1.3 million sur- non-wasteful spending, and priva- We also paid almost $1.5 million in engineering costs to design the wid- ening of Sullivan Road from Wax to Hooper, a project which was on the City-Parish Green Light Program but was not considered to be a pri- Capital City News ority for the City-Parish administra- tion, even though over 22,000 ve- hicles per day travel that two-lane section and is a major corridor from Livingston Parish into EBR Parish.” “As for the fire department stand- point, fire coverage for the City of Serving Baton Rouge Central is handled through the Central ScoopsCAPITAL CITY and City of Central the Big Boys Guide to Nov. 6 Fire Protection District, Chaneyville Fire District, and Pride Fire District. CapitalEl Election e ction Guide See Pages 5-11 NEWSNEWS® The Central Fire Protection District Thursday, October 18, 2012 • Vol. 21, No. 5 • 16 Pages • www.capitalcitynews.us • Phone 225-261-5055 handles the majority of Central.” Natural Gas-to-Gasoline Technology Is Here Now “These three districts were in ex- istence before Central was incorpo- rated, and nothing has changed. They The Coming BoomSouth Louisiana continue to provide excellent service Could Be Key to to our citizens through their respec- Changing World Oil Dependence tive districts. The City of Central is Woody Jenkins not responsible for providing fire Editor, Capital City News BATON ROUGE — Revolutionary technology, which allows natural protection services.” gas to be converted to synthetic gasoline that can be used in any or- dinary automobile without a con- “Law enforcement in Central is version kit, is poised to come to South Louisiana in a big way. If it does, the future of the state and, for that matter, the world could change handled by the East Baton Rouge for generations. This technology, combined with Louisiana’s massive reserves of Sheriff’s Office and Central Police natural gas, could completely end America’s dependence on oil im- ported from the Middle East, Ven- SHELL GAS-TO-LIQUIDS PLANT IN QATAR — Revolutionary technology, which converts natural gas to synthetic gasoline and ezuela, and other OPEC countries. Department. The Sheriff’s Office can be used in automobiles without any special devices, is used in this Shell plant in Qatar and may be coming to South Louisiana. Although public officials are mum, there is little doubt that a site in St. James Parish is being con- provides excellent coverage and sidered for a massive GTL (gas- CATS in Disarray After Disclosure to-liquids) plant that would make Louisiana central to how the world Government-Run October 18, 2012 gets its energy. June 11-24, 2013 protection for our citizens, and the The technology is no theory. Bus Company Says Shell Oil currently operates the It Can’t Keep Its See CONVERTING on Page 3 growing Central Police Department CITY NEWS Thursday, May 16, 2013 17 Election Promises Baton Rouge’s is taking on more responsibilities, BATON ROUGE — In court testi- Community Newspaper How Romney’s monyCAPITAL and in interviews with CITYBaton Rouge area media, representatives Popular Vote in particularly in the area of traffic en- of CATS (Capital Area Transit System) revealed this week that Cell Phones Record they cannot keep the promises they Louisiana Will made to voters prior to an April 21 forcement. Central is considered one referendum that approved a ma- ViolenceStudents, Teachers Secretly in Recorded SchoolsAffect Cell Phone ElectionVideos jor property tax increase in Baton BATON ROUGE Rouge. The tax is being challenged That Capture Violence in EBR Schools. See Page 2— State Repub- ® of the safest areas of EBR Parish.” in court by local businessman Mil- lican chairman Roger Villere tonNEWSNEWS Graugnard. encouraged Louisianians to take Thursday,District Judge June Todd 13, Hernandez 2013 • Vol. 22, No. 12 • 16 Pages • Serving Baton Rouge • www.capitalcitynews.usthe time • 225-261-5055and trouble to vote on said Monday that he will rule with- Nov. 6, even though Louisiana is “Therefore, Mr. Boé, before mak- in 10 days on whether Graugnard’s not considered a swing state in suit can go forward. Key Issues: Education,the Presidential Crime election. CoachCATS, a government-owned Miles Goes bus ‘Over the Edge’ Villere said, “We all have a ing such statements in the future, I company, had expenses of $12 mil- right to vote but also a duty to lion a year, revenues of $10 million, vote. So many Americans have and a $2 million deficit at the time fought and died so that we can they asked for an $18 million-a-year have this right, and we have an would suggest that you gather factual tax increase. But their proposed $30 obligation to do our duty by be- million budget has collapsed, CATS Serious Debateing informed and voting.” See CATS on Page 3 Villere said Gov. Romney information to distribute to the public GRAPE STOMPING — Maggie hopes to win a majority of the Bowles and Christy Chachere of Baton popular vote, as well as a ma-

Rouge Convention & Visitors Bureau Jenkins Woody by Photo jority of the Electoral College. put on quite an exhibition of their grape- On Proposal“Louisiana’s popular vote will rather than making false statements.” stomping skills during the annual Ameri- can-Italian Festival at the Belle of Baton See WHY on Page 2 Rouge Atrium. See pages 12-13. To Incorporate While Boé has not issued a retrac- Southeast BR tion, Barrow said he is hoping The Only Voters Decide SE Backers Say Advocate will run his response as a Issue of Whether to Create Municipality La. Constitution Letter to the Editor. SOUTHEAST — The battle to create May Not Need a new community school system in This is not the first time Council- the southeast part of East Baton To Be Amended Rouge Parish is about to take on a SOUTHEAST — Supporters of entirely new dimension. the proposed Southeast Ba- Now supporters of the new ton Rouge Community School man Boé has created controversy in district say they are considering District said Wednesday the launching a drive to incorporate recently-completed legislative Southeast Baton Rouge into a new session was far more successful municipality. than most people realize. Central. When the first CATS tax Norman Browning, chairman of Norman Browning, chair- LSU coach Les Miles rappelled off One AmericanJune Place to promote adoption. 13,Local Schools2013 for Local Children, man of Local Schools for Lo- June 24, 2013 said there are at least three reasons cal Children, said the passage was proposed, he offered the amend- to form a new municipality: of SB 199 has placed the new LSU Coach Says It’s Time to Get • Facilitate creation of the school district in the Louisi- Southeast school district ana Revised Statutes. “That is Serious about Adoption of Kids • Allow Southeast residents to done. W e passed the legislation ment to put the City of Central in through four committee hear- BATON ROUGE control planning and zoning within — The Louisiana Family Forum has set a goal of the school district, and ings and both houses of the leg- Family Forum says more than helping at least 100 of those chil- • Serve as a bulwark against islature. W e don’t have to do 100,000 children are available for dren to find a family to permanent- crime in the City of Baton Rouge. that again. Now we can focus the taxing district over the objection adoption in the United States, in- ly call their own. LSU coach Les Browning said no decision has on passage of the constitutional cluding many with special needs. Miles went “over the edge” to get been made but that the topic will amendment, but that’s not our Here in Louisiana, more than 500 people thinking about adoption. begin to be discussed publicly at a only option.” Browning said children could be adopted, and the of Metro Councilman Scott Wilson, See LES MILES on Page 4 See WILL on Page 16 See SE BR on Page 16 GOP NabsCommunity ex-General Counsel of Democratic Party Press, LLC who represents Central. The CATS Key Democrats Switch to Republican Party tax went to the voters with Central in Central’s No. 2 Man, Our Motto: We DON’TCentral teachers Lisa O’Quinn, JulieCover Stevens (assistant principal) Ruby Stevens, and Judi BreauxNew Orleans! the taxing district, and Central voted State Senator Say ‘Democrats Left Us’ overwhelmingly against it, providing BATON ROUGE — Over the past week, three key Democratic of- Publishers of Capital City News and Central City News ficials have announced they are much of the margin of defeat. When switching to Republican. Two of them are black conservatives. State Sen. Elbert Guillory of 910 North Foster Drive • Baton Rouge, LA 70806 • 261-5055 the CATS tax was proposed the sec-

Opelousas announced his change

Jenkins of party registration at a national Woody conference of black conservative

leaders held in Baton Rouge last

by Photo www.centralcitynews.us • [email protected] ond time in April 2012, Mr. Boé did week. Guillory became the first black Republican in the Louisiana BLACK, CONSERVATIVE, AND NOW REPUBLICAN — Republican parish official D r . Tr e y Thomas (left) and state GOP chair- Legislature since Reconstruction. man Roger Villere (center) welcomed two black conservative Democrats, Central Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Washington (2nd) and Sen. See BLACK on Page 8 Elbert Guillory (4th), to the Republican Party, along with former Louisiana Democratic Party general counsel Randy Piedrahita (5th). not object to Central’s being removed from the taxing district.