Serving Baton Rouge CAPITAL CITY and City of Central CAPITAL CITY Hard Hat CapitalCapitalEdition AreaArea TradeTrade && IndustryIndustry GuideGuide •• ComingComing Sept.Sept. 2020 •• ToTo advertise,advertise, CallCall 261-5055261-5055 NEWSNEWS® Thursday, September 6, 2012 • Vol. 21, No. 2 • 24 Pages • Circulation 20,000 • www.capitalcitynews.us • Phone 225-261-5055 Twice AdoptedpMayor Pro-Tem Was Adopted Twice by Age 16 BATON ROUGE — The future didn’t look very bright for the little boy born to a 16-year-old unwed moth- Mike Walker as a boy and today er on Dec. 31, 1948, in the small Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo North Louisiana community of Weston. That wasn’t something COACH SID EDWARDS with son Jack Ryan who suffers from autisim, wife Beanie, and coach J. R. Owens. that was accepted, and babies like that were often given away. But the mother was the youngest in a family of five girls, and when Prep Football: Coach Sid Says Best Wins the girl’s father looked down at the newborn, he said, “I wanted a boy! We’ll keep him!” Don’t Always Come on Friday Nights So, instead of being given away CITY OF CENTRAL — Central High school coach ever to receive the who rarely talks about football — at birth, little Mike Hudson was head football coach Sid Edwards honor. Two years ago, he was even to his players. He talks to adopted by his grandfather and was honored recently as a Louisi- named Louisiana’s 5A Coach of them about things like character, grandmother and got to stay with ana Sports Legend, the only high the Year. Ironically, this is a coach See FOOTBALL on Page 20 his family. Although there was a lot of pain along the way and he See HARD on Page 7 U. S. Chamber Affiliates with New Chamber BATON ROUGE — The United States Chamber of Commerce has announced its affiliation with the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish. As a result, members of the local Chamber will automati- cally be mem- bers of the U.S. Chamber and enjoy all mem- Bob Breaux ber benefits without additional cost, Chamber EBR executive di- rector Bob Breaux said. The new Chamber was formed Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo in May to provide a voice for small business owners in the par- ish. The group said it supports free MOUNTED POLICE — The Baton Rouge Police Department’s mounted unit attracted attention on Third Street last weekend. See HOW on Page 19 2 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012 3-R’s Who Could Be President CAPITAL CITY NEWS® Incorporating the South Baton Rouge Journal Vol. 21 • No. 2 • Entire contents © 2012 910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 Phone (225) 261-5055 • FAX 261-5022 Email stories and photos to [email protected] Published 1st and 3rd Thursdays by Community Press, LLC Capital City News is a continuation of the South Baton Rouge Journal, which went on hiatus in 2008 during its 20th year of publication. The Capital City News is resuming publication of the Journal as Vol. 21, No. 1. Community Press, LLC, publishes the Central City News on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. The newspapers are not affiliated with a political party but the editor is parish Republican chairman. Editor & Publisher Woody Jenkins Business Manager Candi Lee Graphic Artist Terrie Palmer Business Specialists Shara Pollard, Jolice Provost Member, National Newspaper Association Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Mondays $40 a year by subscription in advance • $50 a year outside East Baton Rouge UP-AND-COMING REPUBLICANS — Gov. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee for President; Paul Ryan, the nominee for Vice President, and Sen. Marco Rubio, who gave the nominating speech for Gov. Romney at the Republican National Convention, are 2012: A Year of Decision all considered potential future Presidents of the United States. 3-R’s for the Future — Romney, Ryan and Rubio All Three Men Could Be Tampa — with the nomination of trol and balance the budget. tion left many Republicans want- Gov. Mitt Romney for President There were many stars coming ing much more. They see him as President Some Day But and Congressman Paul Ryan for out of the Republican National a messenger who can deliver the Vice President. Convention. Certainly the most conservative philosophy to a whole Recent Court Decisions Romney is sounding more con- popular was Ann Romney who new generation of Americans and servative all the time, and he is captivated Americans’ hearts with the 50-million member Latin com- Could Re-Elect Obama running on perhaps the most con- her speech at the convention. It munity in the United States. servative party platform ever. was potentially a The Republican ticket appears Woody Jenkins His selection of Paul Ryan as Editor, Capital City News game-changer that to be very viable in the Nov. 6 Vice President was a strong sign put Romney in a election, especially when you look BATON ROUGE — Conservative that he plans to govern as a fiscal much stronger po- behind the poll numbers. Most Republicans got most of what they conservative. Ryan is perhaps the sition with women of the polls you hear about in the were looking for at the Republican leading expert in the GOP on how voters. news are showing Romney slightly National Convention last week in to get federal spending under con- Another smash ahead. What they don’t tell you is success at the con- that most of the polls overweight Community Press 2012 Publication Schedule vention was Paul the Democratic vote. Romney is Woody Jenkins Ryan, who showed probably doing slightly better than Capital City News - 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month the polls are showing. Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday before publication brilliance, competence, and a ter- rific wit to the national television But there are dark clouds on the Capital City News distributes 20,000 copies in SBR & Central audience. He has added just what horizon in this election. Central City News - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month was needed to the Romney ticket, Federal courts are doing every- Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday before publication and the former governor leaves the thing in their power to stack the Central City News distributes 10,000 copies in Central only convention immeasurably stronger deck for the Democrats and al- NOTE: Both newspapers cover news in Central than before Ryan came on board. low fraud to undermine the voters’ Voters could easily see Ryan as a democratic choices. Here’s what’s Thursday, Sept. 6 Capital City News Thursday, Nov. 1 Capital City News happening: Football Preview man capable of being President — Thursday, Nov. 8 Central City News • In the battleground state of Thursday, Sept. 13 Central City News a leader who could give you confi- Thursday, Nov. 15 Capital City News dence in the future of the country. Ohio, a federal judge has ordered Thursday, Sept. 20 Capital City News Tuesday, Nov. 20 Christmas Gift Guide Hard Hat Edition The other break-out star at the the Nov. 6 election to begin three for both newspapers days early and continue all three Thursday, Sept. 27 Central City News convention had to be Sen. Mar- Thursday, Nov. 29 Central City News days. This is a license for vote- Thursday, Oct. 4 Capital City News Central Christmas Parade co Rubio of Florida. Countless hauling and multiple voting. Health & Fitness Guide Thursday, Dec. 6 Capital City News Americans wanted him to run for Thursday, Oct. 11 Central City News President in 2012 but knew that • In the battleground state of Thursday, Dec. 13 Central City News Florida, a federal judge has also Thursday, Oct. 18 Capital City News Thursday, Dec. 20 Christmas Edition was unrealistic because he just ar- Election Guide for both newspapers rived at the Senate in 2011. ordered three straight days of vot- Thursday, Oct. 25 Central City News No publications Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, 2013 But his speech at the conven- ing in certain parts of the state. • Federal judges in Washington struck down a Texas law requiring that voters show a photo I.D. in or- der to vote. • Meanwhile, the Obama admin- Push'em back, istration through Attorney General Eric Holders is fighting photo I.D. laws throughout the nation. The Obama administration and Push'em back, many Democrats shamelessly at- tempt to undercut the sanctity of the ballot by fighting laws that are waaaay back. designed to make sure a voter is who he says he is and prevent mul- tiple voting. The response is that vote fraud Deborah H Drury Ins Agcy Inc is rare. Are you kidding? We had Get discounts up to 40%. a Congressman, Rick Tonry, go Debbie Drury, Agent to federal prison for “ringing the 18513 Magnolia Bridge Road CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7 bell,” or illegally voting machines. Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 We had another congressman re- sign over similar allegaitons. Bus: 225-261-3456 The 9th Ward of New Orleans and other corrupt areas in the city are well known for their history of vote-buying and multiple voting. Then there’s Chicago... and New Jersey... and Las Vegas. The Republican ticket is looking good, but the best ticket in history P090235 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company • State Farm Indemnity Company • Bloomington, IL would lose in a dishonest election. CAPITAL CITY NEWS September 6, 2012 3 $58 Million Facility for Magnet School Program Newly-Renovated Baton Rouge High Draws 500 to Dedication Ceremonies Teacher Fred Aldrich waves to crowd.