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Lane to promote heart health In celebration of February’s National Heart Health Month, Lane Regional Medical Center is bringing awareness to heart health issues such as heart attacks, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, stroke and obesity. These concerns are not limited to adults but affect children as well, according to a news release. Lane has set up an informational campaign on its Facebook page that will make eating healthier and exercising not only easier but a lot more fun, Julie McLin, Lane marketing director, said. “Each day in February, heart-healthy recipes, exercise ideas and other informative and fun resources will be posted to help keep the whole family on track toward achieving a healthier lifestyle,” McLin said. To check out the daily updates or to contribute recipes and exercise ideas, “like” the LaneRMC page at facebook.com/LaneRMC.

Council makes several appointments

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sgill@theadvocate.com The Zachary City Council appointed residents to several boards during its Jan. 27 meeting. Councilman Brandon Noel served as mayor pro tempore in the absence of Mayor David Amrhein. An agenda item tabled at the council’s Jan. 13 meeting calling for members to name their appointments to various boards, committees and commissions was revisited. Appointed to the Alcohol and

Beverage Control Board were Harold Bezet, Helen Dessell, Laura Freeman, Norvell Hamilton, Landon Petty, Scott Sonnier and Carl Spears. Members — two appointed by Amrhein and one by each council member — serve four-year terms. The Municipal Civil Service board includes two members appointed by the council, two selected by employees of the city and one appointed by the Civil Service Board from a list provided by LSU. Appointed were Janice Bergeron, Michael Brown, Frank Landry, Jack Miller and Dana Poole.

The Fire and Police Civil Service Board includes one member appointed by the Fire Department and one by the Police Department; both are confirmed by the council. Three are appointed by the mayor from a Southern University list. Terms are three years. Appointed were Charles Duplechin, Brian Henderson, Donald Hunt III, Alan Kleinpeter and Bob Whitaker. Though the seven appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission were named at the last meeting, members were reconfirmed.

Amrhein’s two reappointments were Billy Kline as chairman and Robert Snowden. Councilman Ben Cavin appointed Mike Freeman; Councilman Francis Nezianya reappointed Donald Hunt III; Councilman Noel reappointed Earl Thornton; Councilwoman Laura O’Brien reappointed Scott Buzhardt; and Councilman Tommy Womack reappointed Mark Martin. City Attorney John Hopewell reminded the council that the appointees must serve staggered terms mandated by state law.

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The mothers of Zachary High’s senior baseball players had the opportunity to take on baseball coach Jesse Cassard in an inter-squad scrimmage Saturday at Zachary Youth Park. The moms of the senior players, whose team name was ‘Mama’s Boy Baseball,’ met Cassard and assistant coaches Thursday to draft the teams. As it turned out, most of the moms got to ‘coach’ their own sons. D’Nean Pace, mother of senior Evan Pace, was the highest bidder, winning the ‘coach for a day’ prize at an auction in January. ‘I’ve been waiting nine years for this chance,’ said Pace, who invited all the other senior moms to participate. The Bronco moms defeated Cassard’s team 10-2. This is the first year Cassard’s inter-scrimmage team lost. Bronco mamas, bottom of dogpile, from left, are Brandy Hannum, Mello Myers, Pace and Keli Dufour; and top, from left, are Rachel Rider, Cindy Booth, Sheryl Moore and Kelli Musselman. Not pictured is Staci McHugh.

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Zachary ranks 16th in best cities for families

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Zachary goes red

A door-decorating contest will be held Feb. 13 for businesses in the Zachary community. Deadline to enter is Friday and cost is $50. The contest is in support of the American Heart Association and in recognition of heart health throughout February. Judges will select the winning door and award a plaque to the winner. Doors are to remain decorated through Feb. 28. To enter, send company name, contact name, address, phone number and email address, along with $50, to the American Heart Association, Jody Dake,

“It takes the politics out of it, and length of terms can be randomly selected for each member,” Hopewell said. Because no vote was required at the Tuesday meeting, the council opted to select terms for Planning and Zoning Commission members to be named at its February meeting. The director of the Zachary Historic Village, Jean Byers, was tasked to suggest a list of board members — four at-large and one from each of the five council districts — to serve on

Zachary has been top-ranked once again in Nerdwallet’s “Best Louisiana Cities for Young Families in 2014” list. San Francisco-based Nerdwallet, founded in 2009 by Tim Chen, is a personal finance website that helps consumers make money decisions regarding credit cards, banking, health insurance, investing, loans, mortgages, small business and more by crunching numbers, according to Nerdwallet.com. For the “Best Louisiana Cities” list, data was crunched for 104 cities, towns and unincorporated communities, which the website calls census-designated places, in Louisiana, and only places with populations of 5,000 or more were analyzed, according to Nerdwallet. The list ranks Zachary as 16th, down from its 2013 ranking of fifth. Nerdwallet’s methodology considered home affordability, quality of education, prosperity and growth and family äSee BEST, page 5G

Thefts, assaults increase in Zachary in 2014 BY STACY GILL

the last homicide committed in the city occurred in 2011, Police Chief David McDavid said. The largest increase recordThe number of reported assaults climbed in Zachary in ed from 2013 to 2014 was in as2014, as did thefts, while the saults, which include domestic number of drug arrests took a abuse battery and fights, acdip from the previous year and cording to 2014 crime statis-

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tics. In 2014, there were 176 assaults reported, compared to 140 in 2013. Of the 176 assaults, 137 resulted in arrests. Also, there were 406 thefts reported in Zachary last year, as opposed to 390 in 2013,

and motor vehicle thefts rose slightly from 18 to 24. “It’s one of the most commonly committed crimes, McDavid said of reported thefts. Burglaries and drug-related crimes were on the decline. There were 56 burglaries com-

mitted in 2014 and 63 in 2013, while the number of drug arrests dropped to 121 in 2014 to 129 in 2013. “Often, it’s items that are locked up or secured that are äSee CRIME, page 5G

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YMCA urges Zachary to take note ofAmerican Heart Month Advocate staff report

February is American Heart Month, and Zachary’s Americana YMCA urges area residents to take steps to ensure they are heart healthy so they can lead longer, healthier lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the nation’s No. 1 killer, responsible for one in four deaths each year in the U.S., according to a news release. The YMCA offers community-based healthy living and chronic disease prevention initiatives that support people in changing their lifestyles, that encourage organizations and communities to adopt behaviors that promote healthy living, and that promote the public’s health through advocacy, the release said. The YMCA has made a national commitment to the Million Hearts campaign, an initiative spearheaded by the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services, CDC and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that aims to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes. The YMCA is developing a new national program that will help people with hypertension lower their blood pressure through coaching support and self-monitoring practice, the release said. Research shows that checking and recording blood pressure at least twice a month over a four-month period, along with regular physical activity, proper nutrition and reducing sodium intake, may lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure, the release said. “Heart disease is a critical issue for everyone in our community, and it’s never too late to get heart healthy,” said Kristen Hogan, marketing director of the YMCA of the Capital Area. “Organizations like the Y have numerous options that can get you on the right path to avoid

this preventable condition.” Also part of the Y’s commitment to Million Hearts is increasing the availability of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, which is part of the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles to help reduce their chances of developing the disease, according to the release. Type 2 diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and people with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or suffer a stroke as those who do not have it, the release stated. The Americana Y is now offering the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program to the Zachary community, Hogan said. “The program provides a supportive environment where

participants work together in a small group to learn about eating healthier, increasing their physical activity and making other behavior changes with the goal of reducing body weight by 7 percent in order to reduce their risk for developing diabetes,” Hogan said. A trained lifestyle coach leads the program over a 12-month period beginning with 16 weekly sessions followed by monthly maintenance sessions. Increased physical activity and moderate weight loss not only reduce diabetes risk but also have an impact on lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, according to the YMCA. The YMCA offers the following tips on how to live heart healthy: GET PHYSICAL: Being physically active every day is fun and can improve the function of your heart. Plan and schedule opportunities for active play such as including a brisk 10-minute trip around the block after meals

Healthy BR and seven area hospitals have joined to raise public awareness about tobacco-free campus policies and to encourage residents to quit the use of tobacco. Gathered, from left, are Dr. Bernard Brach, St. Elizabeth Hospital; Julie McLin, Lane Regional Medical Center; Mayor-President Kip Holden, of Healthy BR; Dr. Dore Binder, Woman’s Hospital; Quanda Charles, Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living; Dr. Shaun Kemmerly, Our Lady of the Lake; Dr. Floyd Roberts, Baton Rouge General; Dr. Brad Vincent, Mary Bird Perkins; and Dr. Jay Brooks, Ochsner.

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Local hospitals join city’s tobacco awareness efforts Advocate staff report East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden has joined with seven local health care organizations to raise public awareness about tobacco-free campus policies and to encourage residents to quit the use of tobacco. Together with Holden’s healthy city initiative, also know as Healthy BR, and the Louisiana campaign for Tobacco Free Living, Breathe Free was developed as an awareness campaign to promote the benefits of a tobacco-free lifestyle, according to a news release. Participating health care organizations include Baton

Rouge General Medical Center, Lane Regional Medical Center, Mary Bird Perkins — Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center, Ochsner Medical Center — Baton Rouge, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Hospital and Woman’s Hospital. Holden and officials at the hospitals are collaborating to send the message that tobacco products pose a serious health risk. Holden said he applauds the hospitals for their tobacco-free campus policies. According to the release, an estimated 17 percent of adults in East Baton Rouge Parish smoke. In Louisiana, about 690 adults die each year due to ex-

posure to secondhand smoke. In an average week, 80 percent of Louisiana residents are exposed to secondhand smoke, which is a complex mixture of more than 4,000 chemicals, at least 60 of which are known to cause cancer, the release said. For information about tobacco cessation resources, visit www.healthybr.com/breathefree. Healthy BR is a coalition of more than 70 partner organizations that communicate, coordinate and collaborate around Baton Rouge’s greatest health priorities, which the coalition defines as: obesity, HIV/AIDS, mental and behavioral health, and overuse of emergency rooms, the release states.

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or a 10-minute walking break during the day. “If your family enjoys active video games, select versions that require moving the body’s large muscle groups while playing,” Hogan said. TAKE A SNOOZE: Lack of sleep has been associated with elevated cholesterol and blood pressure. Adults need at least seven but no more than nine hours of sleep at night to aid with the prevention of heart disease. Children need 10 to 12 hours of sleep per night. Develop bedtime routines for the whole family to assist with falling asleep faster and staying asleep. SHAPE UP THOSE RECIPES: Makeover family-favorite recipes by reducing the amount of salt and saturated fat and substituting a lower-fat food without sacrificing tastes. For example, use lowfat yogurt instead of sour cream and skip the seasoning packet and use pepper and olive oil in-

stead. R e a d food labels to learn more about what is in the package and select foods that have less than 1,000 milligrams of sodium per serving. FEELING THE PRESSURE: According to the American Heart Association, lowering or maintaining normal blood pressure can greatly reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. Nearly one in three adults (about 78 million people) has high blood pressure and more than half of them don’t have it under control. Start self-monitoring blood pressure and know the numbers. PLAY TOGETHER: Spending time together as a family is a great way to reduce stress, which is important to heart health. Learn more by visiting YMCA br.org.

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Denise Burdette, left, received a plaque from Chris Davezac on Jan. 29 at her retirement celebration from the Zachary Public Works Department. Burdette was recognized for working 36 years in various departments including Utilities, Planning and Zoning and Public Works. Burdette has worked with Davezac since 1992. She also worked for six Zachary mayors during her time with the city.

2644 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite 108, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. In addition, employees of businesses and members of organizations are asked to help paint the town red by wearing the color red or red clothes on Feb. 13. For free educational materials, “Wear Red” stickers and paper hearts that can be sold in your business, contact Dake at (225) 328-4551 or jody. dake@heart.org.

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The Zachary Newcomers Club will meet for its monthly Coffee Call at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Chocolate Cafe, 5465 Main St. Members will also meet Feb. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at Francóis Cafe, 20377 Old

Scenic Highway, for a Lunch Bunch outing. Members are urged to RSVP to Beth Young by noon Monday by calling (225) 3012684 or emailing bethylou66@ gmail.com.

Concert series

The Regional Arts Council of Zachary will host the first of a three-part concert series — Concerts at the Pointe at Americana — kicking off at 7 p.m. Feb. 24. The first concert is set to feature nine classical musicians including pianist Henry Jones, of Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Music. Jones will serve as an accompanist and perform as a soloist. The three-part series showcases The Pointe of Americana, the new events venue inside the Americana development.

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ZFest sponsors, volunteers

Though the Zachary Arts and Music Festival, known as ZFest, is not scheduled to begin until late April, the Zachary Chamber of Commerce is now seeking sponsorships and volunteers.

As the chamber’s main fundraiser, the ninth annual arts and music festival is seeking participation from the community — businesses, organizations, residents and schools — in a variety of ways. For five days, April 29 to May 3, carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, music, food and fun will abound at BREC’s Zachary Community Park. A girls’ beauty pageant, 5K and 1-mile fun run, ATV show, crawfish boil and more are planned. To learn how you can be a part of ZFest or to become a sponsor, contact Heather Prejean at (225) 654-6777 or email heather@zachary chamber.com. Send news, photos and Around Zachary events to sgill@theadvocate.com by 3 p.m. Fridays or call (225) 9930066.

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Concert performers include Unusdian Errandonea, cello; Addie Foto, viola; Gaylyn Foto, cello; Katelyn Foto, violin; Rafael Galvan Herrera, violin; Jones, piano; Claire Mashburn, flute; David Perkins, trumpet; and Ruth Roland, violin. The Regional Arts Council of Zachary is a community partner supporting visual and performing arts and art education in Zachary and surrounding areas. RACZ is partnering with the venue for the concert series. For information and tickets, visit www.raczonline.org.

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community Spencers launch magazine focused on Zachary life BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com Frances and Scott Spencer, owners of an online, print, marketing and public relations firm aptly named Spencer Media, were introduced to the Zachary business community Jan. 27 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Zachary Chamber of Commerce. Frances Johnson Spencer, a writer and communications consultant, said Spencer Media, along with its parent publishing company, Best Version Media, will introduce a monthly magazine â&#x20AC;&#x153;by the people, about the people, for the people.â&#x20AC;? According to Best Version Media, an international publishing

company, they will use a social media, microtarget approach but in print form to provide a high-end glossy magazine to specifically targeted, affluent subdivisions, communities and villages that features a family from one of those subdivisions on the cover. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The magazine will always have faces of Zachary residents on the cover,â&#x20AC;? Spencer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In fact, our first cover will be of Mayor David Amrhein and his wife, Robyn.â&#x20AC;? Spencer said the magazine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Vivre Bien (living well) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; premieres in the spring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we grow, we plan to grow our circulation,â&#x20AC;? Spencer said. The Spencers also will handle

marketing and public relations for their clients as well as Internet and communications needs through their online store, OnlineBayou.com, which Spencer calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of GoDaddy.com.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of our clients needed domain registration, Web hosting and design, and e-commerce capabilities, so we just bought a domain registration and online tools store to eliminate the middleman,â&#x20AC;? Spencer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customers can take the do-it-yourself approach or we can build and manage what they need.â&#x20AC;? For information, email info@ spencermedia.biz or call (225) 266-3356.

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The Zachary Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Jan. 27 for its newest member, Spencer Media. Gathered, from left, are Heather Prejean, Zachary Chamber; Laura Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, City Council; Frances and Scott Spencer, Spencer Media; David McDavid, Zachary police chief; Brent Fuselier, Delta Financial; Brandon Noel, City Council; Kate MacArthur, Zachary Chamber; Katherine Rogers, Pelican State; and Jack Burk, Allstate.

New equipment donated to Zachary training center

Advocate staff report Louisiana State Police announced Jan. 20 the addition of several new pieces of training equipment that have been added to the Joint Emergency Services Training Center in Zachary. The training center provides a centralized location where law enforcement, government and other civilian agencies train personnel in emergency and first response services. The additions to the new hazardous materials training field on West Irene Road will help State Police develop programs that simulate realistic conditions, Lt. J.B. Slaton said. As a part of the new training program, first responders will receive hazardous materials experience while working on tractor-trailers and rail cars. The donated equipment will allow first responders to safely and realistically practice bonding and grounding the tankers, and proper transfer techniques,

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Gathering Jan. 20 at the Joint Emergency Services Training Center in Zachary, from left, are Trooper 1st Class Jared Sandifer, Louisiana State Police; Richard Browning, LSP; Kevin Gautreau, president, Quality Carriers; Robert Warner, CEO, Quality Carriers; John Chemello, safety manager, Quality Carriers; Lt. Kelly Feet, LSP; and Lt. J.B. Slaton. The Louisiana State Police facility trains first responders in law enforcement, government and other civilian agencies in emergency and first response services. he said. Slaton said troopers also will be able to get up close to the vehicles to learn the inner workings of the valves, how to plug and patch holes, and how to stop valves from leaking. Several companies donated equipment to the program. ExxonMobil donated two gasoline trailers; Quality Carriers donated a chemical trailer; TMI Enterprises donated a chemical

tanker; Union Pacific donated two train tanker rail cars; B&P Enterprises transported the rail tankers, donated and built a set of tracks and installed the trains on-site; and Axiall donated a Chlorine â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? kit used to stop simulated leaks in the valves of a chlorine tank car, he said. State Police personnel and JESTC employees met with representatives of Quality Carriers upon receiving the new chemi-

planning for the Historic Village and Association; programming and project development; and public relations and media. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They would work together to honor, interpret and preserve the history of our city and the region by establishing the village as a magnet to the center of town,â&#x20AC;? Byers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Members would also enhance the cultural opportunities and community spirit of Zachary.â&#x20AC;? The council asked Byers to submit a list of suggested appointments that they would revisit at the next meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know best who would serve well on this board,â&#x20AC;? Noel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say anyone showing interest in serving should be considered.â&#x20AC;? In other news: The council voted to waive the peddlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permit and $250 fee for Girl Scout troops in

Zachary so they can sell cookies to businesses and residents. Speaking on behalf of her daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s troop, resident Kate MacArthur appealed to the council to waive the fee, saying the fundraising effort helps pay for troop activities. In 2013, concerned residents spoke against an influx of peddlers from out of state who were selling merchandise door to door at night. Because courts donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow the prohibition of solicitation, Hopewell said municipalities are allowed to restrict, regulate and require permits for peddlers. The council enacted the peddlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permit and fee at that time, hoping to reduce the number of solicitors to the city. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10.

cal trailer to learn the workings of the trailer and how it could be utilized in training scenarios. â&#x20AC;&#x153;State troopers would like to thank Louisiana industry partners for their incredible support with the JESTC hazmat training program,â&#x20AC;? Slaton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through generous donations from private industry partners, first responders will no longer have to leave Louisiana for quality hazmat training.â&#x20AC;?

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stolen,â&#x20AC;? McDavid said. As for robberies, of the nine that occurred in 2014, seven resulted in arrests. McDavid attributes the decline in burglaries to the implementation of more neighborhood watch programs and the decline in drug arrests to the Zachary Police Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation with the Delta Narcotics Task Force as well as the DARE program taught by two officers in the schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are lots of reasons why crime statistics increase or decrease from year to year. One could say crime escalates due to more people moving into a city or it could decrease because of cold weather, which has been studied. Some can be easily tracked, but sometimes we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the reasons,â&#x20AC;? McDavid said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some people from out of town think Zachary is an easy target, so they flock here to commit crimes, but they learn quickly our department is ever-vigilant.â&#x20AC;? McDavid cites the number of drunk-driving arrests over the years as an example of fluctuating statistics. The number of drunk-driving arrests increased to 34 in 2014 from 26 in 2013, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s down significantly from 56 in 2011. McDavid reports that in the

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Zachary has been top-ranked once again in Nerdwalletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Best Louisiana Cities for Young Families in 2014â&#x20AC;&#x2122; list at No. 16. Only two other top 20 cities on the list were higher than Zacharyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s median home value: the first-place city of Youngsville at $223,900 and 18th-ranked Belle Chasse, an unincorporated community, at $242,400. Zacharyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s median family income in 2013 was $72,914, and the list shows the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family income growth from 1999 to 2013 as 27.05 percent. Nerdwallet reveals the percentage of Zachary families with children at only 26.50 percent, while Meraux, a CDP, ranked 11th with only 12.82 percent of its families having children. The village of St. George, ranked as a census-designated community, is ranked 14th and indicates that 19.20 percent of its families have children. Zachary earned an overall score of 59.49, while the No. 1-ranked Youngsville earned a score of 74.47. Several unincorporated communities making the Nerdwallet list in 2014 were Gardere, 49; Brownsfield, 50; Old Jef-

ferson, 28; and Shenandoah, 51. Other notable cities making the list, some near Zachary, include Denham Springs, 43; Gonzales, 45; Baker, 82; Baton Rouge, 87; New Orleans, 103; and Marksville, 104. Nerdwallet also revealed some trends of the Louisiana cities: n Top places are spread out. Nerdwallet said it usually finds the top cities are clustered around one or two metro

areas, but its analysis of Louisiana found the 10 best cities located near bigger cities like Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake Charles. n Small cities score big. All but two of the top 10 cities have populations over Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s median of 10,200. n Income is on the rise. Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family income growth has passed many other states with an average increase of 37.3 percent since 1999.

last three years, there have been no homicides in Zachary. The crime statistics also show that there was one arson in 2014 and three reported rapes, which is up slightly from two in 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of the three rapes reported last year, three resulted in arrests,â&#x20AC;? McDavid said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had one arson committed last year, and an arrest was made.â&#x20AC;? McDavid said when Zachary is compared to other cities of similar size, crime is considered low overall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the reasons people want to live here, one of the reasons weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always on those â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;best places to liveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lists,â&#x20AC;? McDavid said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the (department) is always trying to find newer and better ways to serve residents of Zachary, to keep them safe and to keep crime from ever occurring at all.â&#x20AC;? One the best ways residents can help keep crime at bay, McDavid said, is to practice prevention and be vigilant of their neighbors and themselves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you see something that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look right, say something; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no crime in reporting a mistake. But the crime that never gets reported doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anyone any good,â&#x20AC;? McDavid said. To report a crime or to contact the Zachary Police Department, call (225) 654-9393 or dial 911 in an emergency.

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community BAKER POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the Baker Police Department from Jan. 23-28. ALLEN, PATRICK: 27, 3746 Cypress Park Drive, Zachary, bench warrants for failure to appear for sale/possession of controlled substances, expired motor vehicle inspection and speeding. BANES, JEREMY: 38, 13546 Brown Road, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft.

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The Zachary Newcomers book club met Jan. 24 at the Zachary library to discuss ‘Lookaway, Lookaway’ by Wilton Barnhardt. Seated are club members June Nye, left, and Marcia Dial; and standing is Librarian Deborah Kula. The Zachary Newcomers Club is open to anyone who has lived in the city for less than five years. Activities include a monthly speaker meeting, coffee, lunch, games, a book club, a moms and tots outing, bridge, golf and tennis. For information or for a monthly newsletter, call Beth Young at (225) 301-2684 or email bethylou66@gmail.com.

Reames Road, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for domestic abuse battery. GAINES, PAUL: 48, 706 Daniels St., Baker, driving while intoxicated and open container. GRAY, DAMARCUS: 21, 2108 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for two counts of theft and remaining in places after forbidden. GREGORY SPEARS: 57, 858 E. Polk St., Apt. B, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for driving under suspension/revocation.

BLADES, SHANNON: 45, 15151 Joor Road, Zachary, bench warrants for failure to appear for second-offense driving while intoxicated and reckless operation of vehicle.

GUICE, BEULAH: 36, 806 Julia St., Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for child seat restraints, expired motor vehicle inspection and expired driver’s license.

BRIDGES, ELIJAH: 33, 4702 Lavey Lane, Lot 34, Baker, simple battery.

HALEIGH MAPLES: 18, 3701 Market St., Jackson, possession of Schedule III.

CLARK, DON: 55, 4908 Glen Oaks Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft.

HAYES, TRICIA: 30, 3403 N. Azalea Ave., Baker, domestic abuse battery.

COLLINS, ROBERT: 19, 901 Barrington Drive, Apt. 7, Baker, felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. DESHAUTELLES, JOSHUA: 31, 1007 Southwest Drive, Baker, bench warrants for Baker, Zachary and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.

vention St., Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for attempted sale/possession of controlled substances, safety belt use and no driver’s license. LOWERY, KIKO: 23, 11055 Village Green Drive, Greenwell Springs, bench warrants for failure to appear for driving under suspension, speeding and no driver’s license on person. MCMILLIAN, JEFFERY: 32, 18308 La. 67, Norwood, district bench warrant for Zachary for driving while intoxicated. MICHOT, ANDRE: 29, 649 Tuscaloosa St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for attempted theft. REYNOLDS, GABRIEL: 36, 19845 Deer Creek Drive, Zachary, bench warrants for failure to appear for disturbing the peace by fistic encounter, first-offense driving while intoxicated, two counts of improper lane usage, safety belt use, improper equipment,

stop lamps and turn signals, driving under suspension/revocation, windshield/window view through and theft. SAWYER, LEDALE: 24, 13365 Clark Drive, Baton Rouge, domestic abuse battery, criminal trespassing and disturbing the peace. SHEPPARD, DONALD: 42, 8222 Ormand Drive, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for headlights on vehicles, motorcycles and improper equipment. WILLIAMS, DEMERITUS: 31, 5905 Carpenter Road, Zachary, disturbing the peace with offensive words, two counts of simple assault and resisting an officer. WILSON, CORWIN: 37, 8546 Leake Ave., Apt. D, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for safety belt. WOODARD, DARIUS: 29, 2636 Sorrel Ave., Baton Rouge, affidavit warrant for possession of marijuana.

JACKSON, JOSHUA: 35, 13051 Oak Knoll Drive, Geismar, bench warrants for failure to appear for driving under suspension/ revocation, no insurance, expired motor vehicle inspection and no registration slip in vehicle. JOHNSON, ROBIN: 29, 11223 Fieldcrest Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for contributing to the delinquency of juveniles and resisting an officer.

DESHOTELS, JOHN: 18, 3232 Shaw Cemetery Road, Zachary, bench warrants for failure to appear for two headlights required, no driver’s license and no proof of insurance in vehicle.

JONES, DEQUAN: 34, 5350 Groom Road, Apt. 70, Baker, affidavit warrant for failure to return leased movables.

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ZACHARY POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from Jan. 23-28. BAILEY, JOSHUA: 28, 697 U.S. 61, Jackson, possession of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and two counts of illegal possession of firearms with controlled dangerous substance. BARTON, JAMES: 23, 806 W. Chapeau Drive, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for interference with medical treatment and resisting an officer. COATS, DERRICK: 19, 4534 Lupine St., Zachary, two counts of resisting an officer, illegal carrying of weapons, theft of a firearm, pos-

session with intent, theft, carnal knowledge of a juvenile, criminal trespass and simple burglary. CROCKETT, TORIN: 42, 3295 Ramey Drive, Zachary, aggravated battery and cruelty to juveniles. DEGREGORIO, ANTHONY: 39, 3740 N. Main St., Zachary, domestic abuse battery. FLOURNOY, DWAYNE: 25, 21184 Reames Road, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for no proof of insurance, driver must be licensed and motor vehicle inspection sticker required. GRAY, CHANEL: 31, 2220 Violet St., Jackson, bench warrant for failure to appear for motor vehicle inspection sticker required and driver must be licensed. HERNAN, RYAN: 3549 Magnolia St., Zachary, criminal mischief. HOLLOWAY, TIFFANY: 23, 6764

Buttonwood Drive, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft. HUNT, INGRID: 35, 3740 N. Main St., Zachary, domestic abuse battery. KELLY, PHILIP: 35, 24813 Eubanks Road, Clinton, possession of marijuana. LANDRY, CHARLES: 53, 9955 Florida Blvd., Apt 3, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for running red light. LONG, BARBARA: 61, 18539 Loch Bend Ave., Greenwell Springs, theft. MCCURRY, LUCAS: 33, 4287 Spring Hollow Court, Zachary, domestic abuse battery. NULL, DIONE: 36, 14964 E. Beaver Drive, Pride, theft. ROBINS, RACHEL: 20, 8483 Oakley Drive, Zachary, unauthorized use

EBR SHERIFF’S BOOKINGS The following Zachary and Baker residents were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office from Jan. 22-28. BURRELL, VALERICK: 37, 25221

Shanklin Drive, Zachary, distribution of Schedule II drug, possession of Schedule II drug and possession of marijuana. CAMPBELL, HUNTER: 48, 3016 March St., Zachary, sexual battery and simple rape. COBB, AMBER: 21, 4110 Amerest

Ave., Baker, disturbing the peace and aggravated battery. COBB, NANCY: 43, 4110 Amerest Ave., Baker, disturbing the peace by fighting.

of access card. SALAZAR, COLTAN: 21, 5635 Lower Zachary Road, Zachary, simple criminal damage to property, careless operation and leaving the scene of an accident. SIMPSON, CULLEN: 19, 3787 Cedar St., Zachary, possession of marijuana. SCULLY, HERBERT: 51, 5157 La. 19, Lot 24, Zachary, felony theft of goods and resisting an officer by flight.

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The Copper Mill Orchestra performs Jan. 22 with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the Link Up program from Carnegie Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weill Music Institute. The orchestra students played melodies on their instruments that they learned in class.

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Advocate staff report ZACHARY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Copper Mill Elementary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orchestra had the opportunity to perform with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra while on a field trip to Ponchatoula High School. The Jan. 22 performance was part of the Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concert series. Copper Mill orchestra students performed music from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Link Up: The Orchestra Sings,â&#x20AC;? a program of Carnegie Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weill Music Institute. Link Up, for third- through fifth-graders, provides students the opportunity to join an orchestra in a highly par-

ticipatory way by singing and playing an instrument in the classroom and then performing along with a professional orchestra from their seats at a culminating concert, according to Sharon Johnson, of the Weill Music Institute. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Orchestra Sings teaches students about melody, one of the universal elements of music,â&#x20AC;? said Copper Mill orchestra director and founder Amy Pan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The orchestra â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;singsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; when the musicians play the melodies on their instruments that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned in class. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited to have been part of this program.â&#x20AC;? The other two programs of Link Up are â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Orchestra

Moves,â&#x20AC;? about the melodic motif, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Orchestra Rocks,â&#x20AC;? about rhythm. The Copper Mill orchestra performed â&#x20AC;&#x153;New World Symphonyâ&#x20AC;? by Antonin Dvorak, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Simple Giftsâ&#x20AC;? by Joseph Brackett and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ode to Joyâ&#x20AC;? by Ludwig van Beethoven with the Louisiana Philharmonic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Zachary orchestra performed the best out of all the schools,â&#x20AC;? said Louisiana Philharmonic conductor David Torns. This year, LPO is focusing on teaching students about melody, harmony, the structure of songs and the instrument families in the Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concert series.

FASTLane Clinic names new manager Advocate staff report Liz Jarreau was recently named office manager of FASTLane After Hours Walk-in Clinic in Zachary. Jarreau will be responsible for the overall operations at the clinic including patient satisfaction, physician relaJarreau tions and business development, according to a news release. A graduate of False River Academy in New Roads, Jarreau has more than 32 years of medical office experience, the release states. She is certified in medical office management and is a certified medical coder. Prior to this position, Jarreau

was the billing supervisor at Baton Rouge Radiology Group. A native of Morganza, Jarreau and her husband, Larry, live in Jarreau. They have two children and two grandchildren, Kaylie, 8, and Ryder, 4. Jarreau says she enjoys camping, fishing, spending time with family and shopping.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very excited to join the FASTLane team and the Lane Regional family,â&#x20AC;? Jarreau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zachary is a wonderful community, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so blessed to be here.â&#x20AC;? For information on FASTLane, 19900 Old Scenic Highway, call (225) 570-2618 or visit FastLaneClinic.org. $VKO\Q +LOEXUQ 1)$ 0%$ $GPLQLVWUDWRU

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Zachary High School Bronco senior soccer players, from left, are Jude Brian, T.J. Campbell, Randy Crosby, Cameron Davidson, Martin Fontenot and Alex Qaddourah. The Bronco players were recognized during Senior Night on Jan. 26 before a game against Denham Springs. The Bronco soccer team is the Division I, District 4 runner-up.

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schools Zachary High Accelerated Reader stars honored Advocate staff report Zachary High School students are getting rewarded for reading thanks to the school’s Accelerated Reader program. School officials recently honored 180 Accelerated Reader star readers after the students met all three program goals during the most recent grading period. Library Media Specialist Christina Knight says participation in the Accelerated Reader program is 10 percent of a student’s grade in regular and honors English classes in ninth through 11th grades. Each student has three goals to achieve in the Accelerated Reader program — average percent correct, points and average book level, Knight said. The grading system also encourages students to monitor their three goals. Average percent correct is achieved by improving reading comprehension and literacy skills. To achieve success in the program, students engage in Reading Empowers All Learners, the sustained silent reading program at Zachary High. “REAL is making an impact at ZHS,” Knight said. “To enhance the school’s literacy efforts and the Accelerated Reader program, REAL provides time for students to read and accomplish their AR goals

Camryn Cannon, Cara Obert, Carroll Gunter, Catherine Halphen, Chad Mason, Charles Albert, Christopher Foreman, Christopher Giddens, Christopher Guillot, Christopher Travis, Cody Aiken, Cole Varnado, Connor Maloy, Courtney Baker, Courtney Tate, Dameon Jackson, Daniel Hilburn, Danielle Going, De’Adra Mitchell, Delaijah Ferguson, De’Nyshia Williams, Devin Simon, Diamond Dunbar, Diamonte Hall, Dina Dinh, Dominick Thomas, Dominique Ferguson, Donald Peroyea, Dreona Clayton, Elliot Whatley, Emery Stovall, Emily Casadaban, Emily Hunt, Emma Chaney, Ethan Daigle, Faith Bienemy, Gabrielle Lillie, Garret Meaux, Garvin Pittman, Gavin Guillory, Gregory Thompson, Hailey Fisher, Hannah Borg, Hannah Dixon, Hannah Glynn, Hannah Pomeroy, Hayden Miller and Hunter Photo provided by CHRISTINA KNIGHT Smith. And, Ja’Briel White, Jake Students in ninth, 10th and 11th grades were recognized Jan. 13 for their success in the Accelerated Reader program at Zachary High School during a lunch reception, Café in the Court- O’Brien, Ja’Keela Lathers, Janie O’Connor, Jara Lockhart, yard, which was hosted by the ZHS library and catered by the Bronco Brew Café. Jasmine Smith, Jayla Gilmore, J’Dee Maness, Jene’t Campated Reader were Aasha Hen- Avery Long, Bailey Malveaux, bell, Jeremiah Brown, Jerduring other classes.” Each day, students are allot- derson, Aayanah Cola, Abrieal Baylie Odom, Bennett Hernan- shara Huggins, Jesse Brown, ted 15 minutes to read, Knight Eubanks, Adren Whitfield, dez, Blair Blackledge, Bradley Joel Cavalier, John Goss, John Aidan Hill, Aimee Boothe, Marler, Brady Bennett, Brady Square, John Wales, Jordan said. Zachary High students were Akira Grant, Allegra Slaugh- Cash, Brandon Washington, Miller, Jori Gardner, Joseph recognized for their success at ter, Amin Washington, Amisa Brea Bonin, Briana Picou, Popillion, Josiah Town, Kaita lunch reception hosted by the Washington, Ariane Dent, Brice Bohannon, Bryce Gian- lynn White, Kaleigh Smith, KarArison Coker, Ashley Coco, nobile, Caelyn Zeno, Caiden li Hall, Katheryn Young, Kayschool’s library Jan. 13. Honored as stars of Acceler- Austin Etue, Autumn Davis, Albert, Caleb Whetstone, lan Caines, Kaylie Von Kanel,

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Star students

Rollins Place Elementary School in Zachary recognized its January star students. Sitting, from left, are Alana Mose, Gabriella Hernandez, Kaliyah Allen, Rylee Louque, Kenleigh Robinson, KaRysma Dogan, Rachel Le, Jack Thompson, Vincent Huang, Jamie White and Camille Harms; kneeling, Nola Frazier, Evan Wiley, Kade Easterly, Amari Wells, Jaylieah Lewis, Dalton Brumfield, Katelyn Agazzi, Miltara Vessell, Rachel Albert, Kynlee Rheams, Thurston Easley, Jayla Lewis, Christian Clayton and Ashley Barrett; standing, Frederick Melton, Kari Tyler, Sadie Gaudin, Terin Garrett, Camree Houston, Mykalah Lulich, Ethne Allen, Selina Huang, Bryce Mitchell, Jordan Scott, Ja’Myrea Foreman, Eddie Stewart and Lizzy Kleinpeter; and in back, Principal Jennifer Marangos, left, and Assistant Principal Kelli Day.

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Myracle Payton, 7, of Zachary, left, is served warm wassail from Kari House, of Port Hudson, at Jackson’s Founder’s Day celebration Jan. 31. House took part in the 200th birthday of the East Feliciana town that attracted visitors from East and West Feliciana, Central, Zachary and as far away as Tullos. Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne and Rep. Kenny Havard, District 62, both spoke at the bicentennial celebration.

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Many scorers put Lady Broncos in thick of District 4-5A race Zachary girls basketball coach April Brown-Barnes knows all about competitive leagues. She starred during her college career at LSU in the rugged SEC and was drafted in 2001 by the Indiana Fever of the WNBA. So she understands that in District 4-5A, any team, top to bottom, can defeat any other team on any given night. The Lady Broncos are in the thick of the district race with Walker, Broadmoor, Scotlandville, Denham Springs, Live Oak and Central vying for the top spot. In The Advocate’s Top Ten basketball rankings for Class 5A and 4A teams, Walker is No. 1, Scotlandville is No. 2 and Broadmoor and Zachary are tied at No. 4 for the region. Those four teams also have top 30 power rankings in the state. Zachary enjoying basketball success in such a competitive district is definitely interesting. But what makes the success of Barnes’ squad remarkable is the fact it features nine freshmen on its roster and the only senior is out for the season with a torn ACL. Still, the team is in the thick of the district race, currently second behind Walker. Last week, the Lady Broncos defeated Broadmoor 49-42 in overtime and Scotlandville 46-45. Zachary is 15-9 overall and 5-2 in district. They played Live Oak

on Monday night and face Central on Tuesday before ending the regular season on Feb. 12 against Walker. Zachary’s Alyssa McKneely will be honored as the team’s only senior against the Lady Wildcats, and it’s camMcKneely ouflage night for Zachary, which is fitting because the game could be a war, with the two teams battling for the district title. Barnes said the strength of her team is a balanced offensive attack. “I have so many players that can score in double digits where it takes the pressure off some players,” she said. “Having several players that are capable of scoring is a plus for us. Another strength is that we are so young, I get them for another three years to build on from this season.” Of course, that strength can also be a weakness. “With nine freshmen … we can stand to improve in all areas,” Barnes said. “We definitely have to improve in rebounding as a team and also our free throw percentage. I think we are steadily improving, and I see us getting better as we continue to compete.” The team is led in scoring by

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Bryana Langford, and Tamia Veal and Langford lead the way in rebounding. Barnes said the most consistent player on defense is Aleah Haynes, and she draws the toughest assignment every game guarding the opponents’ best players. Offensively, Barnes said, different players step up to the challenge. Barnes said what helps her young team is that she and assistant coaches Patrick Jenkins, Michael Stephens and Troyletta Watson work hard to put their players in the best possible situation to be successful on the court. They break down film of opponents, provide a scouting report and work with each player individually. The team has been able to maintain its focus. Besides youth and McKneely’s injury, Barnes missed a game due to a death in her family, and recently, they lost a former teammate in a tragic car wreck. “The girls are continuing to strive to get better daily and that’s what we ask: Get better,”

Barnes said. “We have had a lot happen to us this year, and for nine freshmen to stay the course with what we had to endure says growth and character on their part. … I am pleased with how they handled all this and still come out and compete at a high level.” As for the district race, Barnes tells her girls that the only game that matters is the next one they have to play. Playing in such a tough district will also prepare her team for the state tournament. “I tell them, ‘Be better than you were the day before,’ ” Barnes said. “We watch a lot of film to help them see mistakes that we make so we’re able to correct them in practice.” Those lessons will eventually pay off for her young team. “I see they have gotten so much better since the start of the season,” said Barnes, who is in her seventh year as Zachary’s coach. “It’s big for them, but they are getting mentally and physically stronger. The future is bright for these freshmen by having that experience, and it is only preparing them down the road as they become juniors and seniors to see what it takes to be an elite team.” Send sports news, photos and stats to Howard Arceneaux at harceneaux@theadvocate. com.

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The Zachary High School Bronco wrestling team recognized its seven seniors Jan. 21 on Senior Night 2015 at the Live Oak Dual Meet. Seniors honored, from left, are David O’Neal, Murphy Miller, Nick Wallis, Chris London, Brice Ortego, Deontre Jackson and Arrington Blanchard.

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sgill@theadvocate.com The Zachary Bronco wrestling team is set to wrap another season on the mat, but for the team’s seven seniors, it means the end of their high school wrestling careers ... but not before going out with a bang. At the Live Oak Dual Meet Jan. 21 in Zachary, the Broncos won, but it was the seniors who came away with personal victories. “Something pretty amazing happened that night,” said head coach Mark Moreau. “Not only did we win the upset over Live Oak — a team we had lost to on two other occasions this season — but all seven seniors pinned their Live Oak Eagle opponents.” Two seniors, Arrington Blanchard and Deontre Jackson, are first-year wrestlers and competed in junior varsity matches, but each earned a pin.

The remaining five seniors — Chris London, Murphy Miller, David O’Neal, Brice Ortego and Nick Wallis — pinned their opponents in varsity matches, Moreau said. The Broncos followed the Live Oak upset with a strong fourth-place finish at the Live Oak Duals tournament on Jan. 24 at Live Oak. While the Broncos gave up three weight classes and valuable forfeit points during the tournament, they still won their pool by defeating Archbishop Shaw, St. Michael and Parkway on the way to the Bracket 1 semifinals. Ortego won a match against Brother Martin’s Harrison Donnell, and Zachary earned three wins with seniors Jackson and Miller on the mat and underclassman Sam Johnson. In three weeks, the Broncos finish the season at the state championships in Kenner, slated Feb. 20-21.

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CONSENT AGENDA: It was requested that item “ P e r f o r m a n c e Improvement Evaluation – 2nd Quarter” be removed from the consent agenda for further discussion. On a motion by Mr. Jackson, second by Mr. Rideau, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda as amended.

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10190 â&#x20AC;˘ Staffing Education and Training for Potential Ebola Patients: Hospital leadership is participating with local, state and federal agencies to educate and prepare staff and the facility for patients presenting with symptoms of or confirmation of the Ebola virus. Thus far, sixty members of the nursing staff have been trained. A multi-disciplinary plan on how to handle the Ebola patient in all aspects of care has been developed for the overall organization. â&#x20AC;˘ CPOE Update: The initial pilot implementation phase of Computer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) is complete. Physician education of remaining Medical Staff members will take place in December with a January 12, 2015, target roll-out date. â&#x20AC;˘ Rehab Census: Lane Rehabilitation Center has seen a marked increase in patient census. There is an increase in referrals to Lane from outside physicians and facilities. FINANCIAL REPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OCTOBER 2014: The Financial Report for October 2014 was presented and discussed in detail. Total Patient Revenue for the month was $28,739,311 with Total Net Patient Revenue at $6,858,501. Total Operating Expenses were $6,586,747 with Net Income at ($1,979) for the month and ($507,428) year-to-date. On a motion by Mrs. Young, second by Mr. Thompson, the Board unanimously accepted the October Financial Report. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Committee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 17, 2014: Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting of November 17, 2014, were presented. On a motion Mr. Thompson, second by Mr. Jackson, the Board unanimously accepted the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting of November 17, 2014. Keystone or Larkin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hospital Medicine: The Finance Committee recommended approval of a contract to subsidize a hospital medicine program beginning February 2015 at an estimated cost of $1,000,000 (Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense will be approximately $500,000 through the UPL program) for the first year.

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10190 Agreements with Keystone Healthcare Management and The Larkin Group are under review. On a motion by Mr. Thompson, second by Mrs. Jackson, the Board unanimously approved to contract with either Keystone or Larkin, as presented, to support a hospital medicine program. Thomas Trahan, M.D. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wound Care Service Agreement: The Finance Committee recommended approval of a full-time, three-year Wound Care Service Agreement with Dr. Thomas Trahan. The contract remains under negotiations. On a motion by Mr. Thompson, second by Mr. Jackson, the Committee unanimously recommended approval of the contract not to exceed the amount presented to the Committee. This contract would also be part of the UPL program.

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10190 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REPORT: Major Activities: â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations continue on 1 South, Labor and Delivery (LDRP) and ZFP. These projects are being done in phases with completion expected no later than May 1, 2015. Renovation of the space for Behavioral Health Services has been completed. Relocating Behavioral Health Services frees up space to make modifications for the Chemo Therapy Center next to the Radiation Oncology Center. â&#x20AC;˘ Efforts continue to expand the number of Nursing Home beds and add Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) services to Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus.

Baton Rouge Vascular Specialty Center: The Finance Committee recommended approval of a contract with Baton Rouge Vascular Specialty Center to support a Vascular Surgeon in Zachary a minimum of two days per week. The two-year contract at a maximum of $200,000 per year would be part of the UPL program, which reduces the expense to Lane to $100,000 per year maximum. On a motion by Mr. Thompson, second by Mr. Jackson, the Board unanimously approved the contract as presented.

â&#x20AC;˘ There has been no further word from the Parish on locating an EMS station on Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus. Lane would lease land to the Parish and to build their building, subject to Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specifications, and at their expense.

Pivot Point: The Finance Committee recommended approval of a contract with Pivot Point Consulting to provide interim assistance for the Information Services Department primarily to develop a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan at a cost of approximately $188,000 for six months. On a motion by Mr. Thompson, second by Mrs. Young, the Board unanimously approved the contract with Pivot Point as presented.

â&#x20AC;˘ Full-day treatments for patients at the Radiation Oncology Center began on October 7. The Center is now regularly seeing 20 patients per day. This continues to be a smooth operation under the leadership of Drs. Russell and Lauve.

Trust HCS: The Board previously approved a twoyear contract with Anthelio for $250,000 a year to provide coding services for coding overflows and ICD10 coding shortages. The contract was never finalized with Anthelio and it was recommended that the Hospital contract with Trust HCS to provide the same service under the same terms. On a motion by Mr. Thompson, second by Mr. Jackson, the Board unanimously approved changing vendors from Anthelio to Trust HCS.

â&#x20AC;˘ FASTLane has been operating in the black for the past two months. However, options for the future of FASTLane are under review. The partnership and lease end in July 2015.

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10190 â&#x20AC;˘ Lane will be attesting to the next level of Meaningful Use at the end of November. â&#x20AC;˘ Policy and Procedures for dealing with Ebola patients was presented to a Medical Staff committee on November 19. The physicians were supportive of the plans. â&#x20AC;˘ The old Wound Care/ Hyperbarics area, which is adjacent to the Emergency Department, has been modified to be able to segregate patients suspected with the Ebola virus. Planning is in coordination with other healthcare providers in the Region. Medical Staff Issues/ Updates: â&#x20AC;˘ The process for implementing Electronic Health Records is continuing. Computer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) went live with several doctors on September 23. Further training will be held for other physicians beginning January 12. This process has been difficult, but the doctors are assisting every step of the way. Dr. Kang has been a great leader in this process. He gave an impassioned presentation at the Medical Staff meeting on November 10 asking for cooperation and patience. â&#x20AC;˘ Physician recruiting efforts continue. Several interviews have been scheduled for adding physician staff at Zachary Family Practice. One physician is expected to begin January 5, 2015.

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