Istrouma High: A Time Capsule But Not for Long

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Louisiana Caucuses Will Be Held Tuesday, March 1
Presidential Primary March 5
GOP Road Show
Coming Here as
Delegate Hunt
Moves to South
Sen. Ted Cruz campaigning in Baton Rouge
Donald Trump at a Make America Great Rally
Sen. Marco Rubio campaigning in South Carolina
Donald Trump and Marco Rubio in unplanned meeting in SC
EBR GOP HQ to Provide Signs, Literature for All Candidates
BATON ROUGE – The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish is opening
a parish headquarters beginning Friday, Feb. 12 to
serve all candidates in Louisiana’s Presidential Primary, which will be held
on Saturday, March 5.
The headquarters, which
will be located at 711 Jefferson Hwy., Suite 1B, will
allow supporters of all the
candidates to have a place
they can go for signs and
literature.
Parish Republican chairman Woody Jenkins said
Trump, Cruz, and Rubio
chairmen have all agreed
to participate. Jenkins said
other candidates are also
welcome. Formal opening
ceremonies will be held at
5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12.
The headquarters will be
open from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday through the
March 5 primary. Candidates for U.S. Senate and
for party offices may also
leave literature at the office.
BATON ROUGE – The Republican Presidential Primary season is in high gear,
and Republican voters in
Louisiana can expect to be
courted by supporters of
the three main candidates
running for the nomination
and perhaps even the candidates themselves.
Louisiana Republicans
will go to their regular voting precincts on Saturday,
March 5 from 7 a.m. to 8
p.m. and cast their ballot
for President. Republican
voters will also cast ballots
for members of the Republican State Central Committee and Republican Paris Executive Committee,
which run the Republican
Party at the state and local
levels.
Republicans may also
vote on the actual deleegates who will attend the
Republican National Convention. This election will
be held at Jefferson Baptist Church, 9135 Jefferson Hwy. from 4 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, March 1. That
voting process, which is
administraterd by the state
Republican Party, is called
a caucus but there is no
meeting. Voters are handed a ballot, vote, and leave.
Historic School Could Re-Open for 100th Anniversary
Istrouma High: A Time Capsule But Not for Long
Supt. Drake Plans
Total Renovation
For 2017 Opening
BATON ROUGE — Since Istrouma High School was
closed by the State of Louisiana nearly two years ago, it
has sat idle, sealed up, waiting for better times.
What was once the largest
high school in the state with a
student body of 1,900 — and
also one of the finest — has
fallen on hard times. In its
glory days of the 40’s, 50’s,
and 60’s, Istrouma won nine
State High School Football
Championships and was
sometimes called Istrouma ISTROUMA HIGH BAND UNIFORMS — Stored in a closet the past two years, the Istrouma Band uniUniversity. The school fell forms still appear in good condition but much of what was left behind has not fared as well.
victim to forced busing that
led to a community uprooting itself and moving away.
Neglected by the “powers
that be,” it became another
dying inner city school. Finally, with declining test
scores, it was taken over by
the State of Louisiana, but
the State fared no better and
closed the school.
Now an innovative new
school superintendant is determined to bring Istrouma
back to life, just in time for
the school’s 100th anniversary in 2017. Last week, a
group of alumni got to tour
this remarkable time capsule and discover some of
its secrets that may be never
seen again.
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Only Way to Control Spending: Refuse to Raise Taxes
Requirement of a
Balanced Budget
Makes Controlling
Spending Simple
BATON ROUGE — Here’s a word for
fiscal conservatives in the Louisiana Legislature who are concerned
about the state’s fiscal crisis and
the looming possibility of a budget
deficit. There is only one way in
Louisiana to control spending, and
that is by refusing to raise taxes.
If you raise taxes, they will spend
every penny of what you raise and
then point to all the unmet needs
and demand more taxes! But if you
refuse to raise taxes, the Governor
will cut the budget and balance it.
He has to. He has no choice!
An unbalanced budget and deficit spending are common at the
federal level, because there is no
prohibition on deficits in the U.S.
Constitution.
But Louisiana is completely different. The Louisiana Constitution
of 1974 requires a balanced state
budget and prohibits deficit spending. Furthermore, the way the
Constitution is set up, while it is almost impossible for the legislature
to cut the budget, it is a certainty
that that the budget will always be
in balance.
Here’s how it works. The Louisiana Constitution establishes the
Fiscal Estimating Committee which
estimates projected revenue for the
coming fiscal year. The governor
is then required by the Constitution
to submit a balanced budget to the
legislature, based on that revenue
estimate.
The legislature is then prohibited
from passing a budget which is in
a deficit position. If the legislature does pass a budget which is
out of balance, the Constitution requires the governor to exercise his
line item veto and cut a sufficient
amount to put the budget back in
balance.
If all that fails and we still have
a budget deficit, the Constitution
prohibits the state government from
issuing bonds (that is, going into
debt) to fund a deficit.
With that in mind, it is clear there
is only one real way to make sure
spending is kept under control: Refuse to raise taxes!
If the legislature refuses to raise
taxes, spending will be cut so that
it will not exceed revenue.
Holding down spending in Louisiana is easy: Just don’t raise taxes!
BATON ROUGE — As Louisiana’s
Presidential Primary heats up in
preparation for the March 5 election, each of the three top candidates — Donald Trump, Ted Cruz,
and Marco Rubio — has campaign
teams in place.
Signs and literature for all the
candidates will be available at
Republican headquarters, 711 Jef-
ferson Hwy., Suite 1B from 3 to 5
p.m. starting Friday, Feb. 12.
If you would like to volunteer or
contribute to a campaign, you may
contact the following:
Ted Cruz Campaign — State
co-chairmen Bob Reid at 225-3246983 or via email at tpolatwitter@
gmail.com or Ross Little at 337654-8004 or via email at RossLit-
[email protected]
Marco Rubio Campaign — Lionel Rainey, state director, at 985688-5631 or via email at Lionel@
lr3consulting.com or Twitter @
la4rubio.
Donald Trump Campaign —
Volunteers contact field director Fletcher Fitzpatrick at 504296-4140 or at ffitzpatrick@
donaldtrump.com; state director
Ryan Lambert at 803-546-9965 or
via email at ryanlambert52@gmail.
com; or state chairman Woody Jenkins at 225-921-1433 or via email
at [email protected].
Woody Jenkins
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Donald Trump
Debate Party
This Saturday
BATON ROUGE — Supporters of
Donald Trump for President will
meet Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at
Dearman’s restaurant, 7633 Jefferson Hwy., to watch the ABC-TV
Republican Presidential Debate
live from Manchester, NH. Trump
supporters are invited to attend.
There is no admission charge.
At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13,
Trump supporters will watch the
South Carolina Republican Presidential Debate at the American
Farmhouse, 9550 Hooper Rd, Central. For information, email [email protected].
Sample Ballot
Saturday, March 5, 2016
On the Ballot in EBR
President Primary
Republican Party
Jeb Bush
R
Ben Carson
R
Chris Christie
R
Tim Cook
R
Ted Cruz
R
Carly Fiorina
R
Lindsey Graham
R
John Kasich
R
Peter Messina
R
Rand Paul
R
Marco Rubio
R
Rick Santorum
R
Donald Trump
R
Republicans in Red are endorsed
by the Republican Party of East
Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
East Baton Rouge
Republican Parish
Executive Committee
— At Large Parishwide —
Vote for Up to FIVE
Christopher Bailey
Betsy Otken Barnes
Pat Broderick
Cecil Cavanaugh
Dan Claitor
Jason Engine
Tommy French
Woody Jenkins
Scott McKnight
EBR PEC Dist. 10
Vote for One
Lynda Carville Ruth Flores Ward
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
EBR PEC Dist. 11
Vote for One
“Jerry” Arbour R
Bryan Jeansonne
R
Glenda Shannon Pollard R
CITY NEWS Thursday, February 4, 2016 3
Local Legislators to Play Key Roles
EBR Lawmakers
Will Chair Few
Committees But
Hold Key Spots
BATON ROUGE — Lawmakers from
East Baton Rouge Parish will chair
only two standing committees in
the new Louisiana Legislature but
will serve as members of a number
of key committees.
Sen. Dan Claitor will serve as
Chairman of the Senate Judiciary C
Committee, and Sen. Yvonne Colomb will chair the Senate Municipal and Parochial Affairs Committee.
The House Appropriations Committee is perhaps the most powerful committee in the legislature, because it reviews every item in the
general appropriations bill and submits the proposed bill to the House
of Representatives.
Rep. Franklin Foil of Baton
Rouge will serve as Vice Chairman of Appropriations. He will be
joined by two other members of the
East Baton Rouge Parish delegation — Reps. Rick Edmonds and
Valarie Hodges.
The Senate Finance Committee
handles the general appropriations
bill in the Senate, which include
two EBR legislators — Sens. Regina Barrow and Bodi White.
The tax-writing committee in the
Senate, the Senate Revenue and
Fiscal Affairs Committee will include Sens. Dale Erdey of Livingston, Vice Chairman, and Yvonne
Colomb of Baton Rouge. On the
House side, the House Ways and
Means Committee, which considers proposed tax laws, will include
Reps. Paula Davis, Barry Ivey, and
Ted James, all of East Baton Rouge.
Rep. Kenny Havard of St. Francisville, who represents part of East
Baton Rouge, will chair the House
Transportation Committee.
Other important assignments include:
•Sen. Bodi White will serve as
Vice Chairman of Senate Commerce and Chairman of the Select
Rep. Franklin Foil, Vice Chairman
House Appropriations Committee
Sen. Rick Ward, Chairman
Senate Judiciary A Committee
Sen. Dan Claitor, Chairman
Senate Judiciary C Committee
Rep. Ken Havard, Chairman
House Transportation
Committee on Homeland Security.
•Sen. Regina Barrow will serve
as Vice Chairman of the Senate
Health and Welfare Committee.
•Sen. Rick Ward, whose district includes parishes adjacent to EBR, will
be Chairman of Senate Judiciary A.
• The House Education Committee, which handles all education
matters including Common Core,
will include Baton Rouge Reps.
Steve Carter, Rick Edmonds, Barry
Ivey, and Pat Smith, and Livingston Rep. Rogers Pope. Sen. Bodi
White is the only local lawmaker on
the Senate Education Committee.
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4 CITY NEWS Thursday, February 4, 2016
Louisiana House Committees for 2016-2020
BATON ROUGE – New
House Speaker Taylor Barras announced committee
assignments for the 20162020 Louisiana House of
Representative. With 61 Republicans in the 105-member bodies, Republicans will
have more influence than
ever, which provoked an
angry statement from Gov.
John Bel Edwards, who
said the committees were
tilted too heavily against
Democrats. [East Baton
Rouge legislators in bold]
Administration
of Criminal Justice
Mack, Sherman Q. Chairman
Pylant, Steve E.
Vice Chair
Adams, Bryan
Bacala, Tony
Bagneris, John H
Carpenter, Barbara
Dwight, Stephen Gaines, Randal L.
Hazel, Lowell C. “Chris”
Hodges, Valarie
Howard, Frank A.
James, Edward C. “Ted”
Landry, Terry
Lopinto, Joseph P.
Marcelle, Denise R
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Agriculture, Forestry,
Aquaculture and Rural
Development
Schexnayder, Clay
Chairman
Anders, John F. “Andy”
Vice Chair
Amedée, Beryl Brown, Terry R.
Chaney, Charles R.
DeVillier, Phillip Emerson, Julie
Gisclair, Jerry
Guinn, John E.
Hall, Jeffrey “Jeff ”
Hensgens, Bob
Hill, Dorothy Sue Howard, Frank A. LeBas, H. Bernard
Miller, Dustin
Pylant, Steve E.
Reynolds, Eugene
R
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Appropriations
Committee
Henry, Cameron
Chairman
Foil, Franklin J.
Vice Chair
Abraham, Mark
Amedée, Beryl
R
R
R
R
Armes, James K.
Bacala, Tony
Berthelot, John A.
Billiot, Robert E.
Carter, Gary
Chaney, Charles R.
Edmonds, Rick
Harris, Lance
Hodges, Valarie
Leger, Walt III
McFarland, Jack
Miguez, Blake
Miller, Dustin
Pylant, Steve E.
Richard, Jerome
Schroder, John M.
Simon, Scott M.
Smith, Patricia Haynes
D
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Civil Law & Procedure
Committee
Garofalo, Raymond E.
Chairman
Gaines, Randal L.
Vice Chair
Carter, Robby
Cromer, Gregory
Emerson, Julie
Hall, Jeffrey “Jeff ”
Hazel, Lowell C. “Chris”
Jenkins, Sam
Johnson, Mike Magee, Tanner
Miller, Gregory A. Schexnayder, Clay
Seabaugh, Alan
R
D
D
R
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D
R
D
R
R
R
R
R
Commerce Committee
Carmody, Thomas
Chair
Hollis, Paul
Vice Chair
Anders, John F. “Andy
Brown, Chad
Connick, Patrick
Coussan, Jean-Paul
Cox, Kenny R.
Falconer, Reid
Glover, Cedric
Jefferson, Patrick O. Leopold, Christopher J.
Lopinto, Joseph P.
Lyons, Rodney
Moreno, Helena
Pearson, J. Kevin
Price, Edward J.
Pugh, Stephen E.
Reynolds, Eugene
Shadoin, Robert E. R
R
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D
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Education Committee
Landry, Nancy
Chairman
Price, Edward J.
Vice Chair
Amedée, Beryl
Bouie, Joseph
Carter, Stephen F.
Edmonds, Rick
Hall, Jeffrey “Jeff ”
Hilferty, Stephanie
Horton, Dodie R
D
R
D
R
R
D
R
R
Ivey, Barry
Leger, Walt III
Pope, J. Rogers
Reynolds, Eugene
Smith, Patricia Haynes Stokes, Julie
R
D
R
D
D
R
Health & Welfare
Committee
Hoffmann, Frank A.
Chairman
Willmott, Thomas P.
Vice Chair
Bagley, Larry
Cox, Kenny R.
Cromer, Gregory
Edwards, Ronnie
Falconer, Reid
Hensgens, Bob
Jackson, Katrina R.
Johnson, Mike
Johnson, Robert A.
LeBas, H. Bernard
Magee, Tanner
Miller, Dustin
Moreno, Helena R
R
R
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R
D
R
R
D
R
D
D
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House & Governmental
Affairs Committee
Danahay, Michael E.
Chairman
Pugh, Stephen E. Vice Chair
Berthelot, John A. Carter, Gary
Connick, Patrick
Emerson, Julie
Harris, Jimmy
Hill, Dorothy Sue Jenkins, Sam Miller, Gregory A.
Morris, John C. “Jay” Schroder, John M.
Shadoin, Robert E.
D
R
R
D
R
R
D
D
D
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Insurance Committee
Talbot, Kirk Chairman
Thibaut, Major Vice Chair
Abraham, Mark
Anders, John F. “Andy”
Broadwater, Chris
Brown, Chad
Carter, Robby
Davis, Paula
Glover, Cedric
Hollis, Paul
Hunter, Marcus L.
Huval, Mike
Pierre, Vincent J. Richard, Jerome
Seabaugh, Alan
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Judiciary Committee
Jackson, Katrina R.
Chairman
Johnson, Mike
Vice Chair
Adams, Bryan Bagneris, John H.
D
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R
D
Brown, Chad
Carter, Robby
Carter, Gary
Coussan, Jean-Paul
Foil, Franklin J.
Gaines, Randal L.
Harris, Jimmy
Hazel, Lowell C. “Chris”
Hodges, Valarie
Johnson, Robert A. Leopold, Christopher J.
Lopinto, Joseph P.
Magee, Tanner
Morris, John C. “Jay”
Shadoin, Robert E. D
D
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Labor & Industrial
Relations Committee
Jefferson, Patrick O.
Chairman
Broadwater, Chris
Vice Chair
Bagley, Larry
Cox, Kenny R. Cromer, Gregory
Falconer, Reid
Horton, Dodie
Hunter, Marcus L.
James, Edward C. “Ted” McFarland, Jack
Miguez, Blake
Pierre, Vincent J.
Price, Edward J. Seabaugh, Alan
Simon, Scott M. D
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Municipal, Parochial
& Cultural Affairs
Berthelot, John A. Chairman
Huval, Mike
Billiot, Robert E.
Bouie, Joseph
Carter, Stephen F. Davis, Paula
Edmonds, Rick
Edwards, Ronnie Glover, Cedric
Hilferty, Stephanie
Jenkins, Sam
Lyons, Rodney
Marcelle, Denise
Norton, Barbara M.
Pugh, Stephen E.
Richard, Jerome Smith, Patricia Haynes White, Malinda
Willmott, Thomas P.
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Natural Resources &
Environment
Bishop, Stuart J. Chairman
Leopold, Christopher J.
Vice Chair
Armes, James K.
Billiot, Robert E.
Brown, Terry R.
Chaney, Charles R.
Coussan, Jean-Paul
DeVillier, Phillip
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R
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Gisclair, Jerry
Guinn, John E.
Lyons, Rodney
McFarland, Jack
Miguez, Blake
Montoucet, Jack
Morris, James “Jim”
White, Malinda
Zeringue, Jerome
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R
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Retirement Committee
Pearson, J. Kevin
Chairman
Montoucet, Jack
Vice Chair
Abraham, Mark
Bacala, Tony
Carpenter, Barbara
Hollis, Paul
Ivey, Barry
Jones, Sam
Miller, Gregory A.
R
D
R
R
D
R
R
D
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Transportation,
Highways & Public
Works Committee
Havard, Kenneth E
Chairman
Landry, Terry
Vice Chair
Adams, Bryan
Brown, Terry R.
Carpenter, Barbara
Carter, Stephen F.
Edwards, Ronnie
Franklin, A B
Gisclair, Jerry
Guinn, John E.
Hill, Dorothy Sue
Howard, Frank A.
LeBas, H. Bernard Marcelle, Denise
Montoucet, Jack
Norton, Barbara M. Pierre, Vincent J.
Pope, J. Rogers
White, Malinda
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Ways & Means
Committee
Abramson, Neil C.
Chairman
Morris, James “Jim”
Vice Chair
Bouie, Joseph
Broadwater, Chris
Davis, Paula
DeVillier, Phillip
Dwight, Stephen
Harris, Jimmy
Hilferty, Stephanie
Horton, Dodie
Hunter, Marcus L.
Huval, Mike
Ivey, Barry
James, Edward C. “Ted”
Johnson, Robert A.
Morris, John C. “Jay”
Stokes, Julie
Thibaut, Major
Willmott, Thomas P. D
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CITY NEWS Thursday, February 4, 2016 5
Dog Adoption Day
Whole Foods
February 6 • 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Dog Adoption Day at Whole
Foods with Friends of the Animals. For Information call 225218-0452.
Legally Blonde: The Musical
LSU Student Union
February 12-14
Legally Blonde: The Musical
at the LSU Student Union Feb. 12
and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and on Feb. 14
at 2 p.m. performed by the Musical Theatre Club. Free admission.
First come, first served. facebook.
com/musicaltheatrelsu
Valentine’s Ribeye Dinner
Kristenwood
February 13 • 7 p.m.
The Central Community Assistance Foundation (CCAF) will
host a fundraising event on Feb.
13 at Kristenwood on Greenwell
Springs Rd.
CHS Jazz Combo will perform
and there will be a silent auction.
Funds generated by this event
will help needy children in Central receive school supplies, food,
coats and uniforms for school.
Purchase tickets: Ross Tire,
Central Early Learning Center,
and Central School Board Office.
For information, call 650-2906 or
email [email protected]
Self-Defense/Concealed Carry
DEMCO
February 16 • 7 p.m.
Gordon Hutchinson will present an informative course on selfdefense and concealed carry on
Feb. 16 at the Central Community Alliance meeting at DEMCO,
16162 Wax Road at 7 p.m.
Hutchinson meets all the re-
quirements of the State of Louisiana and has instructed well
over 6,000 people since he began
teaching in 1992. He is certified
by the Louisiana State Police.
The public is invited.
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo
Hosts City Appreciation Days
Saturdays in February
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will
host their annual City Appreciation Days in Feb.
The Zoo will offer buy-one
regular price admission, get one
of equal or lesser value free for all
visitors presenting an official LA
driver’s license with a recognized
zip code within that particular
day’s city limits. Buy-one getone discount will be recognized
for parish zip codes as follows:
Sat., Feb. 6, - 70714, 70704, Sat.,
Feb. 13 all zip codes beginning
with “708” with the exception of
70818, Sat., Feb. 20, 70791, Sat.,
Feb. 27, 70818, 70739, 70770.
Presidential Primary
Saturday, March 5
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vote for your Republican or
Democratic candidate in the Presidential Primary.
Busy Bee Spring Camp
Bluebonnet Swamp
March 28 - 29
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bluebonnet Swamp: Two days
of fun during the holiday break.
Campers will need to bring a bag
lunch and drink each day. Registration is required. (32 children maximum) Ages: 7-12, $46 for EBR
residents $55 for out-of-parish residents. $10 fee for early drop-off
and late pick-up. Early drop-off:
7:30 a.m. Late pick-up: 5:30 p.m.
CASA Golf Tournament
April 11
5th annual Terracon Golf Benefit for Capital Area CASA Association on Monday, Apr. 11. Enjoy
a day of golfing at the University
Club of Baton Rouge while helping abused and neglected children
in our community. All proceeds
will support CASA. To register
for the tournament, contact Lisa
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Bellingrath Hills Elementary
Kindergarten Roundup
April 21
1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Bellingrath Hills Elementary
Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup
April 21 Pre-K will be from 1:30
to 3:30 p.m. and kindergarten
from 4 to 6 p.m. Bellingrath Hills
only will have early dismissal on
April 21. All other Central Community Schools will have regular
school hours.
Central High Recycling
RECYCLING — From left to right: Reed Hardin, Noah Nichols, Ben Verbois, Jacody Butler, Taylor Ferguson, Micah Singleton,
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Jones, Tanner Aucoin, Landon Rivet, Trent Alderman, Bayleigh
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CENTRAL – Last school year,
Central High School began a “1
to 1” program, providing a laptop to every student. Although
these laptops allow students to
submit assignments and take
tests online, the school’s paper
usage is still significant.
The new Central High School
Help Desk, the driving force
behind laptop repair at Central,
wanted to do something with
this paper. This past fall, the stu-
dent Help Desk has successfully
raised funds for and begun a recycling program for the paper
used at the high school.
Thanks to the recycling program’s generous sponsors, AA
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the Central High School Help
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also aware of the positive effect
that their school is now able to
have on the environment.
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6 CITY NEWS Thursday, February 4, 2016
Legendary Coach Boots Garland Laid to Rest
Former LSU, Istrouma, Baton Rouge High, and Parkview track coach Boots Garland was laid to rest on Jan. 15, 2016 at Resthaven Gardens after services at First Presbyterian.
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What’s Happening Around Capital City
Rep. Valarie Hodges and Mark
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Hodges: Tell Legislators
To Hold Line on Taxes
State Rep. Valarie Hodges told
the Chamber of Commerce of
East Baton Rouge last Tuesday
they should call legislators and
tell them to oppose tax increases
that Gov. John Bel Edwards will
propose. “We can control spending by stopping any further tax
increases,” she said. Hodges is
a new member of the House Appropriations Committee.
John Kennedy at
Reagan Luncheon
50th ANNIVERSARY — Bill Simon, owner of Simple Simon Tires, is congratulated by
Congressman Garret Graves upon Simon’s 50 years in the tire business in Baton Rouge.
Treasurer John Kennedy will
speak on his candidacy for U.S.
Senate at the Ronald Reagan
Luncheon at 12 noon Thursday,
Feb. 11 at Café Américain.
Jenkins on WLFT-TV
Woody Jenkins, editor of City
News, will discuss state and national politics during an interview
by Dr. Lucas Fry on WLFT-TV,
Cable 117 at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11.
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8 CITY NEWS Thursday, February 4, 2016
Two Years After Closure, Istrouma Hig
Istrouma High alumni tour the school on Friday, Jan. 29
Principal’s office. Time has stood still.
A classroom left just as it was in May 2014 when the school closed.
The front entrance to the school is to the right, th
Inspecting the gym were Hank Henagan (in red le
Bob Burns, Istrouma Class of 1964, in front of the library. Portrait of Mr. Overton at entrance.
Supt. Warren Drake discusses Istrouma with alumni during a tour of the facility. They were in the library when this photo was taken. At right is the entrance to a classroom on the 2nd floor.
ISTROUMA HIGH AUDITORIUM was state of the art when it opened i
date the entire Istrouma student body and was used for many events includ
were often three different casts because of all the performances in the even
CITY NEWS Thursday, February 4, 2016 9
gh Still Maintains Most of Its Grandeur
he trophy case to the left, and the library ahead.
Istrouma High’s front office — almost the same as it was in the 1950’s
etter sweater) with Earl Baron and Mike Stewart
in 1962. It had excellent sound and lighting systems. It could accommoding numerous theatrical productions throughout the school year. There
ning and for elementary school students during the day.
Moose Stewart’s classroom
Supt. Drake Hopes to Spend
$10-15 Million to Save School
A painting on the rear of the stage in the gym depicts Istrouma’s mascot, the legendary Nawaganti.
Various Options Being
Considered for Future
Of Istrouma High But
None Involve Closing
BATON ROUGE— Istrouma
High School moved into its
new facility in 1950. Carl V.
Dawson was school board
president. T.H. Montgomery represented Central on
the school board.
The principal was H.P.
Overton, who became principal in 1929, just 12 years
after its founding, and served
until 1953. He was followed by Ellis “Little Fuzzy” Brown whose twin
brother “Big Fuzzy” was the
head football coach. The
Brown brothers were largely responsible for Istrouma’s nine State High School
Football Championships,
along with coaches such as
Clyde Lindsey, Coon Porta, Leon McGraw, Moose
Stewart, and others.
Istrouma was the largest
school in the state with 1,900
students in grades 10-12 and
achieved success on many
levels — not just sports.
But crosstown busing led
to most people in North Baton Rouge leaving the area.
They moved to Central,
Livingston Parish, and other
nearby areas.
The school fell on hard
times and was neglected by
the school system’s administrators. It was taken over by
the State four years ago and
then closed two years ago.
Now East Baton Rouge
Parish schools Supt. Warren Drake, who took over
the reins of the school system last year, is determined
to make Istrouma into a
showcase once again. Currently, there is no public
high school between Scotlandville and Baton Rouge
High. So the need for a
good school is great.
Drake is proposing to
spend $10-15 million to
completely renovate and
modernize the school. The
renovation of Baton Rouge
Earl Kern will oversee construction at Istrouma High
cost more than $50 million.
How the school would
be used is still up in the air.
Some alumni are proposing
two schools in one — an
academic program for the
neighborhood and a petrochemical career academy to
draw students from across
the parish. Drake is also
considering housing a middle school on the campus to
provide a feeder school for
the high school. Meanwhile,
Supt. Drake is searching for
the money. Just maybe, Istrouma is on its way back!
10 CITY NEWS Thursday, February 4, 2016
A Community’s Heritage Languishes
Hidden Treasures of Istrouma High School
THREE TREASURES — (Left to right) The oak tree that was the “bull pen” where smoking was allowed; a drum that beat during Baton Rouge High Week, and the book room.
(Left to right) Textbooks still on a teacher’s shelf; the banner for the Istrouma High Marching Band, and a teacher’s notes still on the board
(Left to right) Istrouma High Marching Band hats; a faded sign on the wall of the girls’ locker room for Lady Indians, and an inspiratioonal quote about “The Coach.”
(Left to right) A plaque honoring Istrouma principal H. P. Overton who served from 1929 to 1953; the scoreboard in the gym, and the kitchen.
Secret Treasures
Hidden in the
Time Capsule
That Is
Istrouma High
Photos by
Woody Jenkins
Capital City News
(Left to right) The entrance to the gym. The Hall of Fame is now empty. At right, an Indian sketched on a wall.
CITY NEWS Thursday, February 4, 2016 11
School Could Have Academic, Petro-Chemical Programs
Istrouma Alumni Push for Re-Opening
ISTROUMA ALUMNI TOUR— (Left to right) Grads under the shade of the Bull Pen; Earl Baron, Supt. Warren Drake, Bob Burns, Mike Stewart; Adonica Duggan, and Anissia Green
ALUMNI POSED with Supt. Warren Drake before beginning their tour of Istrouma High School last Friday.
A Glossary of Terms at Istrouma High During the 1960’s
TOURING THE CAMPUS — The tour could be one of alumni’s last looks at Istrouma before construction begins. At right, school board member Dr. Jackie Mims.
To better communicate with
Istrouma High grads from the
1960’s, it is important to study
this Glossary of Terms:
Baton Rouge High Week —
The week of the Baton Rouge High
game. Nothing mattered that week
except beating Baton Rouge High.
Band members took the drums to
top of the cafeteria and beat them
24/7 from Monday morning until
game time on Friday. The beating
could be heard throughout North
Baton Rouge.
Big Fuzz or The Big Un — Istrouma head football coach James
“Big Fuzzy” Brown.
Boots — Coach Boots Garland.
Bulldog — The Baton Rouge
High mascot Istrouma students
stole every couple of years.
Bull Pen — The oak tree outside the entrance to the cafeteria
where it was permissible to smoke.
There were occasionally fights in
that area. A little fighting there
was tolerated, but if you fought
anywhere else, you would be in
big trouble. It was a fight-free
campus except for the bull pen.
Cannon — LSU’s only Heisman Trophy winner in 1959. He
was All State at Istrouma. His 1955
team was considered the best ever.
Greasers — A pejorative not
recognized at Istrouma.
Hopper’s — The favorite drivein for hamburgers and shakes.
Little Fuzz — The principal of
the school, Ellis A. “Little Fuzz”
Brown.
Memorial Stadium — Where
Istrouma’s home games were
held. Attendance averaged about
14,000. They sold season tickets.
Moose — Coach Moose Stewart, an ex-Marine, a giant of a man
in every way.
Mr. Clifford — Clifford Ourso,
the president of American Bank,
who could always be counted upon
to raise money for the school.
Nawaganti — Legendary Indian chief of the Istrouma Indians.
The school year would always
begin with an impressive presentation of the Legend of Nawaganti in the school auditorium by
WLCS announcer Gene Nelson.
Student Store — School supplies and snacks were sold there.
Uncle Spence — The speech
teacher, Spence McClain.
WLCS — The radio station everyone listened to. Secondary station: WAIL.
Winbourne — The street in
front of the school.
12 CITY NEWS Thursday, February 4, 2016
Milestones
Births • Engagements • Weddings • Deaths
Anniversaries • Reunions
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Scallan,Wolff to Wed May 13 at Cathedral
CENTRAL — Mr. and Mrs. Patrick “Mike” Scallan of Greenwell
Springs are pleased to announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Kirsten Elizabeth, to Mr. Richard
William Wolff, the son of Mr. and
Mrs. John P. Wolff, III of Baton
Rouge.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lillian “TeTa”
O’Neil and the late Mr. Louis
O’Neil of Plaquemine and Mrs.
Elizabeth Scallan and the late
Mr. Edward Scallan, Jr. of Denham Springs. She is a graduate
of Redemptorist High School and
Louisiana State University, where
she earned a Bachelor of Science
in Communications. She currently
works at ExxonMobil in Baton
Rouge.
Her fiancé is the grandson of
late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wood of
Franklinton, Mr. and Mrs. James R.
“Buddy” Wood, also of Franklin-
ton, Mrs. Nancy H. Suarez and
the late Mr. Doyle J. Suarez, Jr.
of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Mary
Ann Wolff and the late Mr. John P.
Wolff, Jr. of Houston.
He is a graduate of Episcopal
High School of Baton Rouge and
Louisiana State University, where
he earned a Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science. After Louisiana
State University, he obtained a
Juris Doctorate from Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans. He currently practices law
with the firm of Keogh, Cox &
Wilson, Ltd. in Baton Rouge.
An engagement party was held at
the home of Dr. and Mrs. Carl Luikart. The wedding ceremony will
take place on May 13, 2016 at St.
Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge.
Friends Since
Second Grade,
Stevens, Pursifull Were Married Jan. 2 Lovett, Smith
Plan to Marry
Richard Wolff and Kirsten Scallan to marry May 13, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Brookney Pursifull and Gage Stevens wed Jan. 2
CENTRAL - Brookney Pursifull
and Gage Stevens were married the morning of January 2,
2016 at Ashley Manor in Baton
Rouge. The bride’s father Pastor James Pursifull, Jr. happily
officiated the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of
James and Jessica Pursifull Jr.
from Central. The groom is the
son of Nicole Lastrapes from
Denham Springs. Grandparents
of the bride are Randall and Diana LeBlanc, and Jim and Sybil
Pursifull. Grandparents of the
groom are Julie Young, and Steve
11055 Shoe Creek Dr.
Central, LA 70818
261-4493
and Lena Lastrapes.
Sarah Pursifull, sister of the
bride, was maid of honor. Ethan
and Noah Lastrapes, cousins
of the groom, were best men.
Bridesmaids were Emma Pursifull, Ashley Pursifull, Allison
Pursifull, Keeley Pursifull, Mariana Pursifull, Victoria Pursifull,
Violette Pursifull, and Gavie Jebara. Groomsmen were Brandon
Pursifull, Eric Valdez, Casey
Pursifull, Stephen Pursifull,
Alec Loga, Bobby Juneau, and
Nathaniel Pursifull. Flower girls
were Ava LeBlanc and Bella
LeBlanc. Ring bearer was Noah
Pursifull.
The bride is a 2012 graduate of Central High School. The
groom is a 2014 graduate of
Denham Springs High School.
Both the groom and the bride
are employed at Our Lady of the
Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge.
After their trip to Mentone,
AL and Pigeon Forge, TN, the
couple plans to live in Denham
Springs.
&
Nicholas Lovett and Maisie Smith
Mr. Mrs. Jeff Smith of Central,
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Maisie Roi Smith, to
Nicholas Adam Lovett, the son of
William and Brenda Lovett of Central. Maisie is a Personal Trainer
at Snap Fitness. Nicholas is a
plumber with LaFleur’s Plumbing.
The wedding is planned for April.
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CFD Holds 2016 Training Academy
CENTRAL FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY — The Central Fire Protection District is conducting its 2016 Recruit Training Academy.
Recruits shown (left to right) are S. Douglas, C. Fullen, L Garig, J. Byrd, K. Jeansonne, C. Waldrop, R. Horn and M. Howard.
St. Alphonsus’ Louisiana Day
Ella Saccaro and Marlee LeSage
St. Alphonsus students Ella
Saccaro and Marlee LeSage
enjoyed activities offered during Louisiana Young Readers’
Choice Louisiana Day.
Students in 3rd to 5th Grade
were able to vote on their favorite book from the Louisiana
Young Readers’ Choice list.
They were also able to sample a
variety of Louisiana foods that
included seafood gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish bisque, white
beans, and king cake. They decorated Mardi Gras masks to take
home.
Christopher Murry
CENTRAL — A nearly year-long
process culminated Monday
morning at Central Fire Department’s Station 31 when eight recruits reported for the first day
of the CFD Recruit Training
Academy. These recruits were
selected in late 2015 from a pool
of approximately 150 applicants
after an extensive hiring process
dictated by Louisiana Civil Service requirements and policy
and procedures established by
CFD.
The first five weeks of the
academy will be dedicated to
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) training.
The remainder of the academy, which will conclude July
1, 2016, will be composed of
fire service courses and physical training. During the EMT
training, East Side and Zachary
Fire Departments will also have
personnel attending.
Noah Higgins
Riley Duncan
They Bagged Their First Deer
Christopher Murray of He also plays baseball at CAYL
Central, killed his first deer while on the Rangers team and baskethunting with his dad on Dec. ball at Istrouma Baptist church
29, 2015. They were hunting on the Trail Blazer’s team. He
on Christopher’s grandparents’ loves to read, play video games,
property in West Feliciana Par- and watch Star Wars.
ish. Christopher shot the spike- Riley Duncan is a 4th grade
buck with a .243 rifle. Chris- student at CIS. She started hunttopher is the son of John and ing at the age of 7. This fall she
Kristi Murray and is an 11-year- participated in the Mississippi
youth hunt weekend. During
old student at CMS.
Noah Higgins, age 10, of the afternoon hunt, Sun. Nov. 8,
Central killed a 9 point buck in this 11 point buck stepped into
Liberty, MS on Jan. 24, 2016. Riley’s food plot. As shown in
Parents are Ralph and Joy Hig- the photo, Riley was able to put
gins. Noah attends to Parkview a perfect shot on the deer. She
proudly took her pictures to
Baptist School where he Noah
is in Higgins
the 4th grade and makes all A’s. school the next day.
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St. Alphonsus Group Cruised Caribbean
CARIBBEAN CRUISE — More than 50 members of St. Alphonsus Parish enjoyed an 11-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean stopping to visit Grand Turk, Aruba, Bonaire, St.
Kitts, Antigua and San Juan. Call the church office at 261-4650 for information on upcoming events.
FESTIVAL OF TWO RIVERS
AUCTION • TASTE FAIR • $10,000 RAFFLE
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Ticket sales will take place in the St. Alphonsus Gathering
Space Feb. 14, and Feb. 19-20 after all masses. You may
also contact Leslie Browning at 936-1659, the church office
at 261-4650, or the school office at 261-5299 for additional
information regarding ticket sales. Tickets are $100 and admit two adults to the auction and taste fair, and provide
entry into the $10,000 drawing. Please join us in the Family
Center for this fun and exciting event! Doors open at 5 p.m.
and food begins at 6 p.m.
Local Group Releases Album
Burnhouse is a Baton Rouge
music group that bills itself as
“the hottest upcoming band in the
South.” Burnhouse music is “poprock” with an original twist.
Lead vocalist/bassist Michael
Rayburn has powerful vocals and
a captivating performance. A solid rhythm section completes the
band, made up of the lead guitarist,
Sean Labat, and the drummer, Jude
Housewright.
Burnhouse will perform at the
Varsity on Saturday, Feb. 6 at
9 p.m. Doors open at 8. Tickets
are $10, available at the door or
one of the following: www.ticketweb.com, www.varsity.com, The
Chimes Restaurant-Highland Rd,
or by phone 866.777.8932.
BURNHOUSE album release show at the Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge is at 9 p.m.
on Saturday, Feb. 6. Doors open at 8 p.m. Burnhouse is a Baton Rouge musical group.
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American Farmhouse Plans Expansion
AMERICAN FARMHOUSE located at 9550 Hooper Road is planning a major expansion. The Farmhouse offers seafood, such as oyster poboys, burgers, steaks, and salads.
They offer music on Friday nights and on other special occasions. They are available for events, and on Saturday, Feb. 13, they will host the Donald Trump Debate Event at 7 p.m.
Kendrick and Turner to Physicians at Lane Regional
Sing in All State Choirs Elect Medical Staff Officers
Kaelyn Kendrick and Hannah Turner
Two Central teens were recently selected to participate in
the Louisiana Music Educators
Assocaiton and American Choral Directors Assocaiton All State
Honors Choirs. Both Kaelyn Kendrick and Hannah Turner had
to submit solo audition recordings and were chosen to participate in the ACDA choir. Both
girls were members of the woman’s choir which consisted
of students in grades 10-12.
The All-State event took place
at the Riverside Hilton in New
Orleans where the girls had
three days of rehearsals followed by a concert.
Kaelyn and Hannah also
auditioned and were chosen to
participate in the LMEA High
School Choir. The girls took
part in live auditions and sight
reading and were chosen to
move on to the second round of
competition. This took place in
Lafayette, Louisiana. Both Kaelyn and Hannah
were chosen as members of
the LMEA All State Mixed
Choir. They attended rehearsals and performed in a concert
that took place at the Crowne
Plaza Convention Center in
Baton Rouge. The mixed choir
consisted of approximately 150
students from across Louisiana.
Kaelyn Kendrick is a sophomore at Central High School
and Hannah Turner is a senior
who is home schooled, Both
Kaelyn and Hannah were submitted for these choirs through
Livingston Parish Children’s
Choir where they are members
of Chorale.
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Thomas J. Kang,
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ZACHARY — Thomas J. Kang,
M.D., has been elected chief of
staff at Lane Regional Medical
Center for 2016. Joining Dr. Kang
as medical staff officers for 2016
are Juan C. Medina, M.D., vice
chief of staff; Thomas N. Trahan,
M.D., secretary/treasurer; and
Joshua K. Best, M.D., medical
staff representative to the Board.
Dr. Kang, a general surgeon
with Lane Surgery Group, has
been a member of Lane Region-
Juan C. Medina,
M.D.
Joshua K. Best,
M.D.
al’s medical staff since 2012.
Dr. Medina, internal medicine,
has been a member of Lane Regional’s medical staff since 1993.
Dr. Trahan, medical director
of Lane Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center, has
been a member of Lane Regional’s
medical staff since 1988.
Dr. Best, an Ob/Gyn with Bayou Regional Women’s Clinic, has
been a member of Lane Regional’s
medical staff since 2010.
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