Mayor-Elect David Barrow Outlines His Plans for Future

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New MayorDec. to 8 Runoffs Take Completed Office Clean Sweep of City Offices CENTRAL — A completely in elected office. He was new set of municipal offi- on the Central City Coun- cials will be sworn in at 3 cil from 2007 to 2015 but p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30, was not reelected in 2014. during ceremonies at Kris- Although Barrow has never tenwood, 14025 Greenwell served before in elected of- Springs Road. fice, he served as Chief Ad- Taking their oaths of of- ministrative Officer for for- fice from Clerk of Court mer Mayor Mac Watts and Doug Welborn will be current Mayor Jr. Shelton. Mayor-elect David Barrow, The outgoing officials Police Chief-elect Roger are Mayor Shelton, Police Corcoran, and City Council Chief James Salsbury, and members-elect Wade Ev- Council members Jason El- ans, Dave Freneaux, Aaron lis, Shane Evans, Dr. Kim McKinney, Aaron Moak, Fralick, Wayne Messina, Briton Myer, John Roy, and John Vance. Dr. Fralick and D’Ann Wells. Evans served as Mayor Pro-Tem. and McKinney were elect- Four years ago, only Coun- Central Police Chief-elect Roger Corcoran will be sworn in with oth- ed at-large citywide. Only cilman Messina had previ- Mayor-Elect David Barrow er officials on Sunday, Dec. 30. He is shown here with his wife Windy. Moak has previous service ous service in his office. will be inaugurated Dec. 30 Mayor-Elect David Barrow Outlines His Plans for Future “Drainage is a priority, es- great city for years to come.” city should focus on reten- will say what you want and Woody Jenkins Editor pecially as it relates to new Now that the election is tion of existing businesses. where. We will want things developments. The drainage over, Barrow said he hopes “We are losing businesses. with low traffic impact — CENTRAL — In an ex- plan the current administra- Central can return to a pe- Some businesses are strug- not gas stations and such.” clusive interview with the tion has been working on is riod of good feelings. “I’m gling. We want to help ex- The mayor-elect said he’s Central City News, Central good, and it will be good for hoping we can bring back isting businesses and then been meeting on Beaver and Mayor-elect David Barrow the future of Central.” the Central that existed bring in new businesses.” Blackwater bayous with said he believes the people “Some of the technology right after incorporation. If He said one prime area Fred Raiford, director of of Central sent a clear mes- city contractors are making everyone pulls together, we for development is the Cen- transportation and drainage sage in recent elections. available to us will allow us can do that,” he said. tral Thruway but the city is for the parish. Barrow said, “We have a Master Plan, to foresee the effects of new Asked about economic or should be very protective “We want to keep these and people expect us to fol- developments on drainage. development, the mayor- of that area when and if it projects moving along. We low it as closely as possible. The new Master Drainage elect said he has been talk- is developed. “We should want them complete within We have zoning ordinances, Plan should be ready in a ing to Ron Erickson of the have an overlay district for five years.” and they want us to follow few weeks. We should fol- City of Central Chamber of the Thruway. There should He said improvements to those,” he said. low it, and we will have a Commerce. Barrow said the be strict design standards. It See BARROW on Page 2 Great Americans Lecture Series Can You Name These Athletes? The Mayor at Christmas Parade

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James Linden Hogg (left) will be featured at the Central Central City News’ archives from 10 years ago turned Central Mayor Jr. Shelton hosted the broadcast of the City News’ Great Americans Lecture Series on Valentine’s up this photo of current Central High athletes Gage Evans, 2018 Central Christmas Parade LIVE at Central City News Day at the Manship Theatre. For tickets, go to ... James Sammy Smiley, Sam Kenerson, unidentified, and Destin on Facebook. More than 11,800 people watched the broad- and father Jim shown at Ronald Reagan luncheon Dec. 11. Franklin. All played on the 2018 Central football team. cast. Shown with Michelle Lewis of Lewis Wrecker. 2 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, December 20, 2018 Barrow Said He Wants to Return to Period Of Good Feelings as in Early Days of City

ELECTION NIGHT IN APRIL 2005 when the voters of the proposed City of SUPPORTERS OF CENTRAL INCORPORATION gathered election night in April 2005 to Central voted overwhelmingly to incorporate. After the vote, Gov. Kathleen Blan- await the returns and before the night was over to celebrate the victory. Russell Starns (hold- co appointed the initial city officials, who took office in July 2005. ing cake) was the incorporator of Central who filed the incorporation documents with the state.

CENTRAL’S FIRST CITY HALL was located in the Central City News office MAYOR MAC WATTS did his work on a card table in the office of Central City News edi- then at 12023 Sullivan Road. The newspaper donated the space until a more per- tor Woody Jenkins in 2005 when Central’s first City Hall was located in the newspaper office. manent office could be found a few months later. Holding sign: Mayor Mac Watts. Shown are Steve Stockstill, Mayor Mac Watts, Chief Doug Browning, and David Barrow. Continued from Page 1 the widening of Hooper Road from Central residents under Mayor- of the parish government. However, Hooper and other roads will benefit Blackwater to Sullivan should be President Broome’s plan will not there is one important difference, from the same kind of modeling as one of the first projects because it actually go into the parishwide road Barrow said. “Under the Green new developments. It will allow is shovel ready. In other words, the plan but will be remitted to the City Light Plan, 70 percent of the dol- city officials to understand the ef- design is in place and it could be of Central for local road projects. lars remitted to the City of Central fects on drainage of various high- out for bids much sooner than other Barrow said this will supply the City had to be used for new construction, way projects. He said, “No other projects. “It will be very benefi- of Central will a dedicated source of 27 percent to rehabilitate existing city has this kind of data.” cial to Central and will keep traffic funds — about $1.2 million to $1.5 roads, and three percent for side- Barrow said one of the problems moving. The plan will get people million a year — for additional road walks. The new 1/2-cent sales tax involving Beaver Bayou is a series through red lights and bottlenecks. improvements within the city. This will be remitted to the City of Cen- of ridges that waters have to cross. Turning lanes will also be impor- is similar to the Green Light Plan, tral and must be used for road and Water has to go down Hooper to tant.” which remits the 1/2-cent sales lev- street improvements. Devall to get under Hooper. Cross The 1/2-cent sales tax paid by ied by that plan to the city instead Barrow said he’s excited about the drains are needed under Hooper, he design for the widening of Hooper, said. Any development in that area which includes a grassy median, has to be looked at very carefully, openings for turns, and sidewalks he said. Ironically, you have to be on both sides. A 10-foot wide lane sure the water doesn’t run too fast, for walking and biking is planned he said. for the south side of Hooper from As far as new developments and the BREC Park at Blackwater to the growth, Barrow said, “The city is BREC Sports Park at the corner of open to new developments. A city Hooper and Lovett. has to grow, but the message is Barrow said the widening of Sul- slow, controlled growth. livan from Wax to Hooper is in the The mayor-elect said extending clearing and grubbing stage. Hooper Road across the Amite to So far, nothing has been done Watson would open the city to eco- on Wax Road, which was just ap- nomic development. “It would be a proved Dec. 8, and the mayor-elect game changer for this community,” said that project will take longer. he said. Barrow said he is optimistic “At 5 p.m. if you cross the Mag- about the new Parish Road Plan. He nolia Bridge and turn left toward said the Green Light Plan has been Watson on Highway 219, you’ll see administered very well. He asked, traffic backed up to the middle of “Can you name any controversies Magnolia Bridge.” IMPORTANT HANDSHAKE IN 2014 — Businessman Jr Shelton (left) ran against or scandals? No, there have been Regarding the new Parish Road incumbent Mayor Mac Watts in 2010 and was narrowly defeated. When Watts decided none. It has been done properly Plan proposed by Mayor-President not to run in 2014, Shelton ran again, this time against Central Speaks editor Dave Fre- across the parish. They have the neaux. Shelton won 60-40. At Shelton’s victory party in 2014 (above), Watts’ assistant trust factor. The Central Thruway Sharon Weston Broome and ap- David Barrow was there to congratulate him. When Shelton became Mayor in 2015, he proved by voters parishwide on kept Barrow on as his assistant. However, a year later, Shelton fired Barrow. This year, was part of the Green Light Plan, Dec. 8, Mayor-elect Barrow said Barrow ran against Shelton and won in the first primary. and it was well done.” Thursday, December 20, 2018 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 3 Central Police Station Named for 1st Chief, Central Native James Douglas Browning CENTRAL — In its last official meet- level. James added personnel, made ing, the current Central City Council sure they were properly trained, and voted unanimously to honor Cen- began systematically assuming more tral’s first police chief, Doug Brown- and more responsibilities. When the ing, by designating Central’s new State Police said Central would have police building as the James Doug- to work all wrecks in Central, he las Browning Police Headquarters. stepped up and made it happen. His Councilman Wayne Messina said it hard work and vision have meant a was important to honor Chief Brown- lot in holding down crime in Cen- ing who served honorably and well tral.” Messina said Chief Browning from 2005 when Central became a and Chief Salsbury were true pub- city until 2014. lic servants and have left Central “He was honest, hardworking, far better than when they found it. and loved Central,” Messina said. “They deserve the respect and admi- “He took pride in being Central’s ration of every Central resident now first chief. He started the department and into the future,” he said. with nothing and built the foundation for its growth and development. He should be long remembered for the historic role he played in the creation of this city.” Messina also had high praise for the current chief, James Salsbury, who created the new police headquarters. “James took the foundation Doug laid and carried the Central Central’s first Police Chief, Doug Browning (2005-2014) Police Department to a whole new

New Central Police Station located at the shopping center at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads Police Chief James Salsbury 4 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, December 20, 2018

Ian James’ Central Clients Celebrate at Country Club of Louisiana Capital Financial Celebrates Christmas

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT IAN JAMES entertained his clients, mostly from Central, at his annual Christmas party, this year held at the Country Club of Louisiana.

Central Chamber Christmas Display CENTRAL — The City of Central Chamber of Commerce has once again created a spectacular Christmas display at the corner of Hooper and Sul- livan roads. The massive Christmas tree and lights were donated this year by Wayne Leader. A beautiful Na- tivity Scene is also a favorite and is back on display. Central Councilman-elect and Chamber member Aaron Moak would like to thank the committee and sponsors who have made the display on the corner possible: • Ochsner Health Center-Central • RV Cams, Inc. • Hancock/Whitney Bank • Caliente Mexican Craving • GM Cable Contractors, Inc. • AA Mini Storage • Central Physical Therapy • Parker Orthodontics • Central Super Suds Car Wash • Central Title and Closing, LLC • Central Early Learning Center The entire family will be delighted as they watch Central Christmas Tree hundreds of twinkling lights dance to Christmas songs such as Here Comes Santa Claus, Jingle Bells, and Feliz Navidad. Patrick Doyle of Pat’s Tower Service generously donated many hours of Scan QR Code Financial Consultant Ian James’ Annual Christmas Party his time and supplies to make the light show pos- Christmas Country Club of Louisiana • December 4, 2018 sible. Viewers can tune their radios to 100.1 FM to Light Show by listen to the music and watch the coordinating light Patrick Doyle & Photos by Woody Jenkins of Central City News show. The lighting display is sponsored by the Cen- Central City News tral City News. For More Photos, Scan QR Code at Right Ian James Christmas Party Photo Album Photo and Video by Kim Powers of Central City News by Woody Jenkins of Central City News Thursday, December 20, 2018 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 5

COMMUNITY PRESS, LLC Capital City News CENTRAL CITY NEWS & & South Baton Rouge Journal Vol. 27 • No. 7 The Leader Vol. 21 • No. 14 • CCN No. 422 910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 City of Central, LA 70739

910 North Foster Drive Vol. 2 • No. 7 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone (225) 261-5055 • Entire contents © 2018 Email stories and photos for all papers to [email protected] Published Monthly The Leader was founded April 30, 1998. The Central City News was founded April 21, 2005. They merged May 4, 2006. The South Baton Rouge Journal began publication in 1989. It went on hiatus in 2008 during its 20th year of publication. It resumed publication as the Capital City News on Aug. 16, 2012, with Vol. 21, No. 1. The North Baton Rouge Journal began on August 11, 1966 and went on hiatus in 1976. It resumed publication as the Istrouma Journal on April 6, 2017. Editor & Publisher Woody Jenkins Business Manager Jolice Provost Account Executive Kim Powers

Member, Louisiana Press Association and Chamber of Commerce of EBR Parish Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Friday before publication $18 a year by subscription in advance • $25 a year outside East Baton Rouge President George Bush As I Knew Him Woody Jenkins “Get a plane and meet me at Hobby Editor Airport at 5 a.m. Sunday morning. We should be able to get there, have BATON ROUGE — The news that a good day, and get back sometime President Bush died put a lump in after dark.” I said, “Yes sir! We’ll my throat as I began to remember be there!” all the many kindnesses he be- Then it suddenly dawned on PRESIDENT BUSH BRINGING AID to victims of Hurricane Mitch in Honduras in stowed on my wife Diane and me me — I’ve asked the former Presi- 1998. I took this photo of President Bush as we visited a village in Honduras that had been and our family. He was a true and dent of the United States to fly nearly destroyed by Hurricane Mitch. It was the first visit by anyone from the outside faithful friend! with me to Honduras! It’s Friday, world, and we were able to bring much needed help. One of my favorite times was our two days before the trip! Where were off! Amway had provided a The press of the world was on hand trip with President Bush to Hondu- am I going to get a plane ap- beautiful plane more than adequate to see what the Presidents had to ras in 1998 to help with our mis- propriate for the President and for the President. That day, we say. They both spoke passionately sion work there how am I going to pay for it? spent 16 hours together, mostly in about the devastation in the coun- after Hurricane Well, the Lord works in miracu- close quarters. try and the desperate needs of the Mitch devastated lous ways! I suddenly thought of I was especially happy that my people. the country. It my friend Rich DeVos at Amway. daughter Margaret got to spend an A couple of reporters were al- was one of the They would have a plane, but amazing amount of time with the lowed to join us as we flew out on worst hurricanes Rich had retired and was not in President — a once-in-a-lifetime U.S. Army helicopters (the Secret in history, be- good health. I called his son Dick experience. Service refused to let the President cause it hovered DeVos, the President of Amway On a personal level, President fly on Honduran Army helicop- over the country (Betsy DeVos’ husband). Dick was Bush was the warmest and kind- ters). for seven days, busy and couldn’t take the call. I est person. After we had visited on We made a number of stops. The bringing unprec- told his secretary what we needed. the flight down for an hour or two, most memorable was in a village Woody Jenkins edented levels She promised to get back to me. he got busy on his laptop (yes in of about 1,000 people who had of destruction. It killed thousands, Ten minutes later, my phone 1998) placing orders for Christ- been cut off from all help. Days destroyed more than 2,000 schools rang. It was Dick’s secretary. She mas presents for his grandchildren. had passed since the hurricane, but and 500 bridges, and left the nation said, “Dick said he’ll have the Somehow he was able to use the no aid of any kind had made it into devastated. The plight of people in plane there at 5 a.m. Sunday.” She Internet. He was going through dif- the valley. We were the first outsid- Honduras was getting no attention gave me the pilot’s name and num- ferent types of boots on the com- ers to arrive. around the world and therefore no ber, and she added, “It will be an puter and would periodically ask Our little delegation included help. unmarked plane. Don’t give Am- our opinion. He said he gave his President Bush; President Flores, I called the Presidential office in way credit. Keep the attention on grandchildren boots every year, an LSU grad whose wife is from Houston and to my surprise Presi- President Bush and the needs of and he was quite an expert in pick- Alexandria, LA; our daughter Mar- dent Bush personally took my call! the people in Honduras.” I agreed. ing them out! garet; Danny Smith, and a couple CENTRAL — I’ve been studying I told him the problem and asked if That Sunday morning, my When we arrived at Toncontin of others. the Parish Road Plan to be voted on he would fly to Honduras with me daughter Margaret, then 21, and International Airport in Teguci- The people had no food and lit- Dec. 8 for the last couple of weeks to inspect the damage and then try our friend Danny Smith, and I galpa, Honduras, the President of tle left of their possessions. They and worked out the numbers. The in- to get international support for the were at Hobby waiting. The Presi- Honduras, Carlos Flores, whom I had been praying for help. frastructure improvements planned people there. dent pulled up with his car to the knew from working in the country You can imagine their reaction for the City of Central amount to His answer was short and sweet. tarmac. Hugs all around. Then we previously, was there to greet us. $88 million. That includes $50 mil- See REMEMBRANCE on Page 12 lion to four-lane Hooper Road from Blackwater to Sullivan and $38 million to four-lane Wax Road from the Central Thruway to Magnolia Bridge. To fund that, the residents of Central will pay an additional 1/2 cent sales tax. That tax will produce only $1.4 million a year — far less than the cost of the two projects. The amortization of $88 million at 3.5 percent over 30 years is $4.7 million a year — far more than the $1.4 million a year produced by a half-cent sales tax. That’s a great deal for Central! The difference between the actu- al cost of the projects and what we will pay in sales taxes is $3.3 mil- MISSION TO HONDURAS — President Bush, Margaret Jenkins (Savoye), and Woody INSPECTING DAMAGE — President Bush, President Carlos Flores (an LSU grad) and lion a year. This is possible because Jenkins on way to Honduras to inspect the damage after massive Hurricane Mitch in Woody Jenkins at one of the isolated villages they visited in Honduras to bring aid and the rest of the parish will also be 1998. The President used the visit to bring world attention to help the victims. attention to the more than two million victims of Hurricane Mitch. paying the tax. The infrastructure 6 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, December 20, 2018

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Clerk of Court Doug CLERK OF COURT STAFF who explained the work of their respect divisions or staffs were (1st row, left to right) Sonia Clerk of Court Doug Welborn with public Kinchen, public information assistant; Elisa Stephens Randall, administrator of court services, and Kelly Carpenter, su- Welborn with Elisa information assistant pervisor of domestic violence department. (2nd row, left to right) Greg Brown, chief deputy clerk of court; Glen Fortune, Stephens Randall of Sonia Kinchen director of training; Jeff Hickerson, land records administrator; Fred Sliman, public information officer; Clerk of Court Court Services Doug Welborn, and former Rep. Woody Jenkins, president of the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish. BATON ROUGE — East Baton of his office before the Chamber eoed and is available online by scan- trict Attorney’s staff, and individuals Rouge Parish Clerk of Court Doug of Commerce of East Baton Rouge ning the QR code below. interested in genealogical research. Welborn explained the workings Parish. The entire event was vid- Welborn reviewed how he inherit- Elisa Stephens Randall, director ed a troubled office 27 years ago with of court services, explained the Front the previous clerk going to prison, Counter App that allows documents a $750,000 deficit in the office, and to be sent out live. That system is now more than 300 employees — far more in place for civil matters and they are than necessary. working to include criminal matters. He said that he has “right-sized” Welborn said one problem his of- the office down to 169, has surplus- fice faces is the need for election es, and money in the bank. Along the commissioners. Anyone interested in way, the East Baton Rouge Parish serving should call his office. DREAM Clerk’s office has become one of the For a LIVE walk through of the BIG IN DECEMBER most advanced in the state. Clerk of Court’s office, go to Central The office maintains the property City News on Facebook at 10:30 a.m. records and most official documents on Friday, December 21. of the parish, including all filings in To watch the video of the presenta- ZOOLIGHTS civil and criminal matters, as well as tion of Clerk Doug Welborn and his BREC’S BATON ROUGE ZOO domestic violence matters. It also has staff, download a QR Code reader to December 1-30 | 5:30–8 p.m. the only director of training in the state. your phone and scan the code below. Director of training Glenn Fortune PADDLE UP 4 has trained many groups and indi- LAKE MARTIN viduals on how to use the information Download December 1 | 7 a.m.–2 p.m. GEMINID METEOR SHOWER and systems in place at the clerk’s QR Code Reader HIGHLAND ROAD PARK office, including more than 1,000 at- SILVER SPOKES OBSERVATORY Then Scan Here December 13 | 9 p.m.–1 a.m. torneys, Southern University law stu- HOWELL COMMUNITY PARK dents, LSU paralegal students, real- Clerk of Court December 7 | 9–11 a.m. Doug Welborn SUNSHINE SOCIAL: HOLIDAY SOCIAL tors, appraisers, real estate investors, 19th Judicial District clerks, the Dis- TOYS FOR TOTS CHALLENGE WOMACK PARK PERKINS ROAD EXTREME SPORTS PARK December 21 | 6–9 p.m. December 8 | Noon–4 p.m. DOG DAY AT THE SWAMP CREOLE CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY FAIR BLUEBONNET SWAMP NATURE CENTER MAGNOLIA MOUND December 22 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. David P. Fargason, M.D. December 9 | 1–6 p.m. DavidDavid P.P. Fargason,Fargason, M.D.M.D. RobertRobertRobert Geier,Geier,Geier, O.D.O.D.O.D. ervices: Services:ervices: SS• NEW LASER Cataract/Implants • • NEW NEW Tecnis LASER LASER Multifocal Cataract/Implants Cataract/Implants and Tecnis ToricTecnis Lenses Multifocal Multifocal for Astigmatism and and • Glaucoma/Laser Toric Toric Lenses Lenses for for Astigmatism Astigmatism ••• Glaucoma/Laser LASIKGlaucoma/Laser BLADE FREE ••• LASIK EyeLASIK Examinations BLADE BLADE FREE FREE ••• Eye ContactEye Examinations Examinations Lenses ••• Contact OpticalContact Lenses Lenses •• Optical Optical brec.org/thismonth • Diabetic Eye Exams David P. Fargason, MD •• Diabetic Diabetic Eye Eye Exams Exams DavidDavid P. P. Fargason, Fargason, MD MD TO VOLUNTEER AT THESE OR OTHER EVENTS, EMAIL [email protected] all to Schedule Your Eye Exam allall to to Schedule Schedule Your Your Eye Eye Exam Exam 225.262.8141 225.262.8141225.262.8141 Central Professional Plaza CentralCentral11424 Professional Professional Sullivan Road Plaza Plaza 1142411424 Sullivan Sullivan Road Road 8 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, December 20, 2018 Central High School’s 40th Annual Kinsley Basketball Tournament Highlights BOB BAKER STORY CONTINUES... New Sory Type Set Begins in Column 3

KINSLEY TOURNAMENT— Malik Hilliard #23 (left) at the free throw line for the Wildcats; Le’Derrick Thomas #4 (left/center) on defense for the Wildcats; Jalyn Murphy #11 (center) with the opening jump for the Wildcats; Destin Franklin #2 (right/center) dribbles down the court, and Wildcat student section supporting the team during the game against Broadmoor (right).

Wildcat senior cheerleaders (left) at the Kinsley Tournament; Jacoby Putman #1 (left/center) on offense for the Wildcats; Destin Franklin #2 (center) goes up for a shot; Braxton Lee #30 (center) on defense for the Wildcats; Juan Banks #13 (right/center) dribbles down the court, and cheerleaders stunting at the game against Broadmoor, Peyton Dowden (right) flying on top.

A fight for the ball as Broadmoor goes for two (left); Jacoby Putman #1 (left/center) on offense for the Wildcats; Destin Franklin #2 (center) dribbles down the court with lightening speed; Malik Hilliard #23 (center/left) under heat as he passes the ball, and cheerleaders (right) get the crowd going during halftime as the Wildcats take on the Buccaneers in the winners bracket of tourney.

Le’Derrick Thomas #4 (left) with a free throw for the Wildcats; Malik Hilliard #23 (left/center) with a two point lay up for the Wildcats; the Kittens (center) perform a dance during halftime of the Central vs Northeast game; Destin Franklin (center/right), one of Central’s top athletes on offense against Northeast, and Le’Derrick Thomas right) with a lay up for the Wildcats. Thursday, December 20, 2018 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 9 Central High School’s 40th Annual Kinsley Basketball Tournament Highlights

Le’Derrick Thomas #4 (left) with a free throw for the Wildcats; Malik Hilliard #23 (left/center) with a two point lay up for the Wildcats; the Kittens (center) perform a dance during halftime of the Central vs Northeast game; Destin Franklin (center/right), one of Central’s top athletes on offense against Northeast, and Le’Derrick Thomas right) with a lay up for the Wildcats. 10 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, December 20, 2018 Central’s 32nd Annual Christmas Parade

ONCE AGAIN SANTA CLAUS was the most popular person in the Central Christmas Parade.

Newly-elected City Councilman Josh Roy (center) throws out candy during the 32th Annual Central Christmas Parade.

Metro Councilman Trae Welsh (left) waves to the crowd. At right, Central High Homecoming Court member Ashley Hess rides in parade. Her mom Brenda is to right.

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Central High Homecoming Queen Taliya Joseph (left photo). At right, supporters of Ryan Meador, candidate for Council at-Large.

In center, a vehicle for Central City Council candidate Briton Myer. At right, Central Mayor Jr. Shelton.

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At left, members of the Greenwell Springs Young Riders once again served as final contingent in the Central Christmas Parade. 12 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, December 20, 2018

A PersonalContinued from Page 5 Remembrance of President Bush got back to the States. his trade advisors. when suddenly helicopters out of President Bush was so moved by • When President Bush and nowhere helicopters were hover- the plight of the people in Honduras Barbara flew to Guatemala to visit ing over them — helicopters loaded that he made it his personal mission our medical clinics in 1993, they with supplies and two Presidents! to raise as much money as he could took a personal interest in the needs People were joyous and giving to help the people. He appeared on of the people. thanks. Even though they were very all the major national TV talk shows • When President Bush came hungry, they bypassed the food and in the U.S. and appealed to govern- to Baton Rouge to campaign for surged to the Presidents, surround- ments and private organizations. me for the U,S, Senate in 1996, he ing them, clapping, shaking hands, Altogether, he raised, according to gave one of his best speeches ever. and hugging them. All of them rec- President Flores, more than $500 • And, of course, when he invit- ognized President Bush, who was a million! It was amazing! ed Diane to the Oval Office in 1990 special man in Honduras. The peo- What a blessing George Bush and accepted a photograph she had ple were so excited to see him and PRESIDENT BUSH IN BATON ROUGE was to so many! — President Bush came here in 1996 to cam- taken of her work with the Miskito all of us! We have been abandoned, As I write this, it’s late at night paign for me for the United States Senate. Indians in Honduras, he hung it in they said, but now we have hope! at my office in Baton Rouge but the New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial had just the White House! Much more happened that day, said I should be investigated in case I was memories flood back... smuggling drugs from Latin America. The Yes, I remember President Bush but space does not permit me to tell • Vice President Bush was so President was very angry and gave one of — with love and gratitude for his much more. The most important kind to me in 1981 when President his best speeches ever. He said, “The Demo- crats accused George W. and Jeb of doing kindness and concern for so many thing was what happened after we Reagan appointed me to be one of the same thing when they ran for governor!” and for the Jenkins family.

Garret Graves professional standards. He conclud- ed his career in uniformed patrol, 3rd District, as a shift supervisor. In these roles, he always tried to bring law enforcement and the community together. The Constable’s office deals with civil matters. Mr. Bargas hopes to change that by actively assist members of the community with criminal, traffic, and civil issues. He believes

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Three Sign for College Chief Bill Porche: A Job Well Done! Central Baseball High Praise from Continues to Pile Central Mayor Up Scholarships For Fire Chief’s 39 Years’ Service BATON ROUGE - On Wednesday, Central Mayor Jr. Shelton had high praise for Bill Porche, the long-time chief of the Central Fire Depart- ment. Porche announced his retirement December 5. Chief Porche joined the department as a volunteer in 1979, became a full-time firefighter in 1988, and has been chief since 1996. Mayor Shelton said, “Bill Porche is the ultimate firefighter! He truly cares about our citizens. He has the full confidence of his department. Central High’s Brant Chauvin has He is a true leader.” CENTRAL FIRE CHIEF BILL PORCHE (left) has announced his retirement. accepted an offer to play baseball The mayor said Porche showed District Fire Chief Stephen Branscom (right) has been named Interim chief. for William Carey University in Ala- extraordinary leadership during the bama. He is shown with coaches Ben taught me so much about how to can have confidence in Interim Fire Smith and Bobby Halford. flood of August 2016. “He led the help the citizens of Central.” Chief Stephen Branscum. emergency efforts, which prevented “In an emergency situation, Bill “I’ve known Stephen since he deaths or serious injury during the takes control. He’s the ultimate pro- most trying of times.” was a student at CPS. Since he was fessional. If you have questions, he six, he wanted to be a Central fire- As Mayor of Central, Shelton has answers. He knows everybody has had ultimate responsibility for and everything that needs to be done. fighter. He’s the best trained and emergency preparedness in the city. He will be sorely missed!” qualified we have. His father was However, he said Chief Porche has Mayor Shelton said that despite on the board. Stephen has it in his Central Oaks Dental 16606 Greenwell Springs Rd. been his mentor and guide. “He the loss of Porche, the community blood. We’ll be in good hands!” Central Business Directory

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City of Central Eight million reasons Christmas Services Blackwater Methodist for a brighter Louisiana. Oh Holy Night Candlelight Communion Service At Entergy, we’re committed to powering tomorrow. So last year we Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. donated $8.6 million to Louisiana institutions, like the Division of Electrical Family Pajama Service Dec. 24 at 7 p;m. & Computer Engineering at LSU, while our employees logged over 25,000 volunteer hours to projects and programs close to their hearts. Cornerstone Fellowship From undergraduate STEM education to workforce development, we’re Christmas Service giving back to empower future generations and a brighter Louisiana. Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. entergybrightfuturela.com Greenwell Springs Baptist Christmas Service Dec. 23 Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Worship Service at 10:30 Journey Church Candlelight Christmas Services Dec. 23 8:45 and 10:30 a.m., and 12:15 p.m. St. Alphonsus Church Christmas Eve Dec. 24 3 p.m. Chancel Choir Concert 4 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass 5 p.m. Bell Choir Concert 6 and 8 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass Christmas Day 8 and 10 a.m. Christmas Mass Zoar Baptist Church Dec. 23 • 8 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Service at 10 a.m. Dec. 24 • 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Service

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James Linden Hogg Brings American History Alive Historic Christmas Music at Chamber

James Linden Hogg of Baton Rouge performing with his dad Jim Hogg at the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish. James is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. on Valen- tine’s Day at the Manship Center downtown. He will speak on American history and the role of music as part of Great Americans Lecture Series sponsored by Central City News. 18-year-old Celebrity to Perform at Manship Center BATON ROUGE - He’s only 18 but of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, is keeps the spotlight on James. with amazing musical talent, a keen more than familiar to Southerners, James is Louisiana Fiddle State sense of American history, and the many of whom share those roots. Grand Champion and has been in- ability to step back in time and bring James, who has been home vited to participate in American his audiences with him, James Lin- schooled by his parents, has a man- Idol, which he declined. den Hogg is a speaker, singer, song- ner and a wit that are engaging. James Linden Hogg’s perfor- writer, and musician of the first order. At the Chamber EBR, his tunes mance at the Chamber EBR was Small business owners at the gradually shifted from Christmas only a sample of the one-man per- Chamber of Commerce of East Ba- music to the rollicking music of the formance he will provide at 7:30 ton Rouge Parish applauded and pubs! You’re soon singing along p.m. on Valentine’s Day at the Man- laughed as James took the audience and stomping your feet to the music ship Center downtown. James will through some of the best American and you suddenly realize we’re not carry guests through five periods of Christmas folk songs of the 18th in church anymore. American history with samples of and 19th centuries. James’ father and mentor Jim music from each. The music, much of which can be Hogg, an outstanding entertainer, The cost is $22 a person. For tick- traced directly to the Celtic peoples generally takes a back seat and ets, go to https://www.manshipthe- atre.org/show/james-linden-hogg.

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40 Exciting Intercollegiate Home Games Broadcast LIVE and by Replay • January-May 2019 Men’s Basketball • Women’s Basketball • Baseball • Softball Watch LIVE on Facebook.com at Capital City News or Baton Rouge Community College. Projected Audience: 8,000 Viewers

Produced by Capital City News • Central City News BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Vice Chancellor Phil Smith signs con- Istrouma Journal • St. George Leader tract with Capital City News publisher Woody Jenkins for his newspaper group to broadcast 40 games live from BRCC this spring. Sports carried will be men’s basketball, wom- Our en’s basketball, baseball, and softball. BRCC opponents will include LSU-E, LSU-A, Opponents Southern-S, Delgado, Xavier, Dillard, and many others. Include LSU-E LSU-A Southern-S 40 Intercollegiate Games to Home to 11,000 students — 2nd largest college in Baton Rouge! Delgado Great Facilities! BRCC Gym seats 3,200. Bossier St. Bernard Lamar Broadcast Worldwide from Wharton St. Louis Pearl River Dakota St. Baton Rouge in Spring 2019 Xavier Dillard BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge plement the athletic budgets. & Others Community College Vice Chancel- Community Press, LLC, presi- Legendary coaches like BRCC baseball coach L. J. Dupuy lor Phil Smith says the BRCC sports dent Woody Jenkins is excited program is loaded with talent and about the chance to broadcast the exciting play, great coaches, and Bears’ home games. “Baton Rouge excellent facilities, but not enough Community College has 11,000 sports fans are aware of how good students including the campus in the BRCC Bears are. Central, and is the second largest That will change in January 2019 college in the Baton Rouge area. when the college launches an am- The level of play is outstanding, biguous schedule of TV broadcasts and everyone who loves basketball, of BRCC’s major sports — men’s baseball or softball will love what basketball, women’s basketball, the school is doing.” Quality Athletes – many headed to Division I! baseball, and softball. Community Press, LLC, pub- A total of 40 home games will lishes the Capital City News, Is- Produced in Cooperation with Community Press, LLC Home Baseball games are played at Goldsby Field. 910 N. Foster Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70806 • Phone 225-921-1433 or 978-5559 be broadcast from January through trouma Journal, and Central City May from among about 60 games News. The past two years, it has 2019 Master Schedule on the schedule. made a name broadcasting high Baton Rouge Community College Vice Chancellor Smith thinks school sports on Facebook. “Our Home Sports Schedule the program, which is being under- broadcasts reach far more people Best 40 of These 60 Games Will Be Broadcast taken in partnership with Commu- that either broadcast or cable,” Jen- nity Press, LLC, will improve atten- kins said. Central High games av- Men’s Basketball in Red • Women’s Basketball in Blue • Baseball in Black • Softball in Green dance and community awareness of erage 16,000 viewers. Viewers will Jan. 3 BRCC Women’s Basketball vs. Mississippi Delta CC 2 PM BRCC sports. It could also bring watch BRCC on Capital City News Jan. 3 BRCC Men’s Basketball vs. Mississippi Delta CC 4 PM some much-needed revenue to sup- and BRCC pages on Facebook. Jan. 5 BRCC Women’s Basketball vs. Southwest Mississippi CC 2 PM Jan. 5 BRCC Men’s Basketball vs. Southwest Mississippi CC 4 PM Jan. 15 BRCC Women’s Basketball vs. Bishop State CC of Mobile, AL 5:30 PM Jan. 19 BRCC Women’s Basketball vs. Pearl River CC - Miss. 2 PM Jan. 30 BRCC Women’s Basketball vs. LSU-Eunice 5:30 PM BRCC’s Kayla Watson Signs with Southern Jan. 30 BRCC Men’s Basketball vs. LSU-Eunice 7:30 PM Feb. 1 BRCC Baseball vs. Wharton County JC - Texas 6 PM Feb. 2 BRCC Baseball vs. Wharton County CC - Texas 12 Noon Feb. 2 BRCC Women’s Basketball vs. Delgado CC - New Orleans 2 PM Feb. 2 BRCC Men’s Basketball vs. Delgado CC - New Orleans 4 PM Feb. 2 BRCC Baseball vs. Bossier Parish CC, LA 6 PM Feb. 13 BRCC Baseball vs. Southwest Mississippi CC 3 PM and 6 PM Feb. 16 BRCC Baseball vs. Pearl River CC - Miss. 12 Noon Feb. 16 BRCC Softball vs. Spoon River College - Canton, IL 1 pm Feb. 16 BRCC Women’s Basketball vs. Southern University - Shreveport 2 PM Feb. 16 BRCC Men’s Basketball vs. Southern University - Shreveport 4 PM Feb. 16 BRCC Baseball vs. St. Louis CC - St. Louis, MO 6 PM Feb. 17 BRCC Baseball vs. St. Louis CC - St. Louis, MO 12 Noon and 3 PM Feb. 19 BRCC Softball vs. Pearl River CC - Miss. 3 PM and 5 pm Feb. 20 BRCC Women’s Basketball vs. LSU-Eunice 5:30 PM Feb. 20 BRCC Men’s Basketball vs. LSU-Eunice 7:30 PM Feb. 21 BRCC Softball vs. Southwest Mississippi CC 3 PM and 5 PM Baton Rouge Community College star Kayla Watson accepted a scholarship offer from Feb. 22 BRCC Softball vs. Copiah-Lincoln CC - Miss. 2 PM and 5 PM Southern University Wednesday night at the BRCC campus. With BRCC head basketball Feb. 27 BRCC Softball vs. Jones County JC - Miss. 3 PM and 5 PM coach Paula Lee, vice chancellor Phil Smith, her family, and other members of the BRCC Mar. 3 BRCC Baseball vs. Copiah-Lincoln CC - Miss. 1 PM and 4 PM team at her side, Kayla became the 17th BRCC player to be signed by a major college. Mar. 6 BRCC Baseball vs. Jones County JC - Miss. 3 PM and 6 PM She has averaged 19 points and five rebounds a game at BRCC. Mar. 8 BRCC Baseball vs. Dakota State University - SD 12 Noon Mar. 8 BRCC Baseball vs. Hinds CC - Miss. 6 PM Mar. 9 BRCC Baseball vs. Mississippi Gulf CC 1 PM Mar. 9 BRCC Baseball vs. Mississippi Gulf CC 4 PM Mar. 14 BRCC Softball vs. Coastal Alabama South - AL 1 PM and 3 PM Mar. 16 BRCC Baseball vs. LSU-Eunice 6 PM Mar. 23 BRCC Baseball vs. Elaine P. Nunez CC - St. Bernard, LA 1 PM and 4 PM Mar. 24 BRCC Softball vs. Blinn College - Texas 12 Noon and 2 PM Apr. 3 BRCC Softball vs. LSU-Eunice 3 PM and 5 PM Apr. 4 BRCC Softball vs. Lamar State College - Port Arthur, Texas 2 PM and 4 PM Apr. 6 BRCC Baseball vs. Delgado CC - New Orleans 1 PM and 4 PM Apr. 12 BRCC Baseball vs. LSU-Eunice 6 PM Apr. 14 BRCC Baseball vs. LSU-Eunice 3 PM Apr. 17 BRCC Softball vs. LSU-Eunice 3 PM and 5 PM Apr. 20 BRCC Baseball vs. Galveston College - Texas 12 Noon and 3 PM Apr. 27 BRCC Baseball vs. Delgado CC - New Orleans 2 PM May 4 BRCC Baseball vs. Elaine P Nunez College - St. Bernard, LA 1 PM

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