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Stacy Gill AROUND ZACHARY

Graves visits Zachary Chamber lunch BY STACY GILL

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Sign up to strut, sing at ZFest Registration is still open for the Miss Zachary beauty pageant and the Z-Star singing competition, both scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at the Performing Arts Center on Zachary High’s campus. The pageant will include female contestants in the following divisions: Little Miss Baby Zachary, infants and girls up to age 10; PreTeen Miss Zachary, girls and teens ages 11 to 13; Teen Miss Zachary, ages 14 to 16; and Miss Zachary, ages 17 to 23. Everyone receiving an award at the Miss Zachary pageant will appear in a fashion show beginning at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at ZFest. The Z-Star singing competition is open to males and females ages 11 to 23. Contestants will perform one song at the pageant, with the top performer receiving a $100 cash prize. The top three performers will sing at ZFest on the main stage. Both events are open to the community. Tickets are $8 for general admission, $5 for students with identification, and children 5 and younger will be admitted free. The Zachary Performing Arts Center will open at 9:30 a.m. April 25. For information about the pageant, call (225) 938-8812 or email misszachary pageant@yahoo.com. To register for the singing contest, visit zfest.us.

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A powderpuff game will be held at Zachary High School’s Bronco Stadium at 6 p.m. Tuesday. In recognition of the districtwide kindness initiative, Rachel’s Challenge, and realizing teachers’ funds are limited, several girls at Zachary High School have been motivated to raise funds for teachers to pur-

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U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, from Louisiana’s 6th congressional district, was the guest speaker at the Zachary Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Lunch and Learn networking event March 31 at the Americana YMCA. “America is a neat country. People look to America as being the most successful in terms of work ethic,” Graves said. “But I’m concerned about the future of the United States. I think

we’re deviating from the principles that made us successful.” Graves spoke on issues concerning offshore energy production, clean air and ozone standards, recreational fishing, maritime concerns, the petrochemical industry and ports development. “These are the foundations of Louisiana’s economy but they’re being challenged at times,” said Graves, who serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee. “Both committees represent pol-

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, of the 6th Congressional District, was in Zachary on March 31 as the guest speaker of the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Lunch and Learn, a business networking event held at Americana’s YMCA.

icy priorities that are important to south Louisiana — safe and efficient transportation, flood control, hurricane protection, maritime commerce, coastal restoration, ports development and energy production.” The congressman, who also is vice chairman of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, spoke about the nation approaching a national debt of $18 trillion. “We’re really going to handiäSee CHAMBER, page 5G

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RUNNING OF THE COLORS

Empty Bowls fill shelves, feed hungry BY STACY GILL

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Jordan Qaddourah, of Zachary, sports Color Run gear, including sunglasses for eye protection from flying colored cornstarch, Saturday just before the start of the Baton Rouge Color Run. Runners and bubbles mix as participants move to the starting line Saturday at the Baton Rouge Color Run.

Zachary High School students have been busy sculpting, painting, glazing and kilning pottery bowls to get ready for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser that benefits the Zachary Food Pantry and the hungry in the community. This is the fifth year for the event that has raised an average of about $3,000 annually since it began at ZHS. The idea behind Empty Bowls, an international grassroots effort to raise money and awareness in the fight to end hunger, involves art students handcrafting pottery bowls that are sold during a one-night event. Zachary art teacher Chloe McCleary, who spearheads the local effort with help from fellow art teachers Megan Buccere and Mandy Bradley, gets äSee BOWLS, page 6G

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Gabbie Franklin, a senior, molds her elephant-footed bowl April 2 while in art class at Zachary High School. Franklin and classmates are designing 400 bowls to be sold at the annual Empty Bowls event April 16.

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BREC, YMCA team up on drowning awareness Advocate staff report

Six hundred children and adults will get free swimming lessons and classroom instruction in water safety this spring thanks to a pilot program sponsored by BREC, the YMCA and the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. In 2014, the sports governing body USA Swimming released statistics indicating that 69 percent of African-American children have little or no swimming ability. That same year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that AfricanAmericans drown at a rate 20 percent higher than whites. According to both studies, parental fear and lack of parental encouragement were the top two reasons children and parents gave for not swimming regardless of ethnicity, a news

release said. Studies like those and recent drownings in East Baton Rouge Parish spurred BREC, the YMCA and the East Baton Rouge school system to work together to launch a pilot water safety program in EBR schools this spring. The program will be more comprehensive than summer swimming lessons and will include classroom and poolbased instruction. It also will be aimed at adults and children. “Since joining BREC, I have spent a lot of time at Liberty Lagoon Water Park and our swimming pools, and it concerns me to see the large number of children who rely on a life jacket when they are in the pool,� BREC Superintendent Carolyn McKnight said. “Each summer we work with the YMCA to enroll as many children as possible into our Learn to Swim pro-

“It’s never too late. Basic swimming skills and water safety practices save lives every day.�

BOB JACOBS, YMCA of the Capital Area president/CEO grams, but this year, we want to begin a more in-depth program which will help both adults and children become comfortable in the water.� “The Y encourages all children and adults to learn how to swim. It’s never too late. Basic swimming skills and water safety practices save lives every day,� YMCA of the Capital Area President/CEO Bob Jacobs said. “It is exciting when organizations can collaborate and create partnerships that help meet our community’s needs to ensure all families have the opportu-

nity to learn, grow and thrive.� The program will target 600 children and adults this spring. All participants will be recommended by the EBR school system, and the classroom-based portion of the program will be held in schools. Sessions will run 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the age and ability of participants. Transportation will be provided for the swim lesson portion of the program, and both BREC and YMCA pools will be used. “The ability to swim should be considered an essential life skill for everyone, considering that we live on a planet that is composed of approximately three-fifths water,� school superintendent Dr. Bernard Taylor Jr. said. “This partnership will go a long way in making the ability to swim a reality for our students, as well as saving lives

Students donate soles for souls Advocate staff report The Zachary Kiwanis Club is hosting a shoe drive to help with its goal of eliminating neonatal tetanus and to put shoes on the feet of people in places like Ghana, Haiti and India. After hearing of the Kiwanis Club’s effort, Zachary Elementary Principal Dewey Davis sent word home with students April 1, and overnight, Zachary Elementary School had more than 500 pairs of shoes lining the hallways. “It’s amazing, we sent no note, just a verbal request with our students, and they returned with bags and bags of shoes. Many pairs with the tags still on them,� Davis said. Kiwanis has partnered with Funds2orgs.com, which will pay 40 cents for every pound of shoes. The funds raised will pay to vaccinate mothers in 24 countries against neonatal tetanus, which kills one infant every 11

flip-flops, sandals, sneakers, cleats, loafers, boots, rubber boots, high heels, slippers and wedges, Phillips said. “Your unwanted shoes will help save a baby’s life and the life of its mother,� said Phillips. About 2 1/2 pairs of shoes fetch $1.80, which is enough to vaccinate a mother and prevent a child’s death, Phillips said. Once received, Funds2orgs. com will help redistribute the shoes to microbusinesses in those countries, where otherwise unemployed people can get jobs cleaning and sellAdvocate staff photo by STACY GILL ing the shoes at prices people Zachary Elementary students help sort through the 500-plus there can afford. pairs of shoes donated by their families April 2, benefiting the “It’s a win-win for everyone,� Kiwanis shoe drive, Soles for Souls. Shoes will be accepted at Phillips said. the Zachary Fire Department through April 9. Gathered, from Shoes can be dropped off left, are Sean Ross, Cheylin Stephens, Principal Dewey Davis, any time through April 9 at Skylar Campbell, Andrea Condol, Destiny Williams, Dereck the Zachary Fire Department, 4525 Main St. Thomas, Ian D’Amico and Benjamin Ross. The shoes will be bagged, minutes, said local Kiwanian to donate pairs of gently worn weighed and shipped to Al Phillips. shoes to the drive. Any kind Funds2orgs.com on April 11, Zachary residents are asked of shoe will be accepted — Phillips said.

Earn pizza, prizes for blood donations Advocate staff report Everyone who donates blood through United Blood Services in April will receive a $15 pizza gift card redeemable at Papa John’s or Domino’s. Donors can visit www.blood hero.com after donating to obtain their $15 pizza card at the “Hero in Me� online rewards store, as well as receive 100 points by scheduling and keeping an appointment. Points can be redeemed for movie tickets, pizza, shopping cards and more. An opportunity to donate blood, receive a gift card and be entered into several prize drawings is from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main St., in the staff development classroom on the first floor. Lane RMC and United Blood Services are partnering for the event. All donors at the Lane blood drive will be entered into

a $50 Visa gift card drawing and entered to win a $75 Smoothie King summer fun gift basket. All first-time donors will be entered into an additional $25 Visa gift card raffle. Appointments are not required, but donors are encouraged to sign up online at www. UnitedBloodServices.org and enter the code: LaneRegional. A health history questionnaire is available online but may be completed only on the day of the blood drive in an effort to reduce a donor’s personto-person interview to only a few follow-up questions. Simply print out the “Fast Track Donation� ticket and bring it to the blood drive. All blood types are needed in order to prevent blood shortages from occurring, and donors with negative blood types are urged to ask a UBS staff member about qualifications to donate double red cells. “Receiving a $15 pizza card as

a token of appreciation for your blood donation is exciting, and what’s even more exciting is always having an ample blood supply on hand when your friends and family members are in need,� said Mitzi Breaux, marketing and communications manager for United Blood Services. “Donating blood three times a year will help ensure blood is always available in your community.� Volunteer blood donors must

and providing a safe recreational activity for them to enjoy the numerous natural bodies of water contained within our state.� The program came about through the assistance of a community leader who serves on the East Baton Rouge School Board as well as the BREC Commission. “As a new commissioner with BREC, I am so pleased to be a part of this collaboration that will help save children’s lives and enhance the health of families in our parish,� Evelyn Ware-Jackson said. “I would like to see this pilot grow to a point that we have competitive swim teams across the district, allowing our kids yet another opportunity to strive towards excellence.� The pilot program will be free of charge and funded through a $25,000 grant the YMCA of the

Capital Area secured through the YMCA of the USA, as well as $25,000 from BREC. Once the pilot program is complete, BREC and the YMCA will work to expand the program into school systems across the parish. “We want to ensure that children across the parish are able to enjoy the beautiful lakes, rivers and swimming facilities in East Baton Rouge without fear,� McKnight said. “Our hope is that no other family will have to suffer a tragedy that could have been prevented by a program like this one.� In addition to the Water Safety Program, BREC and the YMCA will continue offering Learn to Swim lessons at a very affordable rate for anyone who wants to register. In 2014, 1,143 children completed those lessons.

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EAST FELICIANA PETS AVAILABLE The Feliciana Animal Welfare Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization with a mission to prevent animal suffering and pet overpopulation in East Feliciana. FAWS is a network of foster homes for adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens primarily in Clinton, Ethel, Jackson, Norwood, Slaughter and Wilson. “FAWS, like so many shelters in the area, are flooded with animals in need of placement,� said Gail Dellafiora, FAWS co-founder. “Our creatures,

though they’ve been with us for quite some time, are not trouble animals. They’ve simply been passed over.� Foster parents are available for potential adopters to meet and adopt pets seven days a week. To contact FAWS, call (225) 252-5138, visit www.faws. petfinder.com or facebook.com/ feliciana.fawsFacebook/FelicianaFaws, or email felicianaanimalwelfaresociety@yahoo.com. Donations can be sent to FAWS at P.O. Box 8633, Clinton, LA 70722.

Rue is an 11-month-old female domestic dilute tortoiseshell shorthair that is spayed, vaccinated and has tested negative for feline leukemia. Her adoption fee is $40.

Dixie is a 4-year-old female Chihuahua that is vaccinated and crate-trained. Dixie is being treated for heartworms and comes with all the supplies and medicine for a sixmonth regimen. She is gentle, sweet-tempered and would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a lapdog. Her adoption fee is $75.

Jacob is a male Catahoula/ Labrador retriever mix, about 11 months old. He is neutered, up to date on vaccinations and has a sweet personality. He is surrounded by cats, kittens, children and other dogs in a rural environment while in foster care. Jacob’s adoption fee is $75.

Ruby is a 2-year-old female German pinscher that is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and crate-trained. She is a sweet and playful dog and lives indoors in foster care but enjoys playing outdoors with other dogs and children. Her adoption fee is $75.

Brittany, a 1-year-old female Carolyn, a 1-year-old female domestic longhair tortoise- Chester, a 2 1/2-year-old male rottweiler mix domestic shorthair tabby shell May, a 1-year-old female beagle/heeler mix

WEST FELICIANA PETS AVAILABLE The West Feliciana Animal Humane Society coordinates volunteer and donor efforts in support of the James L. “Bo� Bryant Animal Shelter, which operates as a low-kill shelter at 9946 W. Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville. Dogs and cats are available for adoption. Fees are $75 for dogs and $50 for cats and cover spaying/neutering, deworming, rabies shots, tests and all immunizations

until the animal is adopted. The shelter is open from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; and every day from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visit wfanimalshelter.wix.com/wfanimalshelter or call (225) 635-5801 or (225) 2296787.

Wings for Autism event is Saturday Advocate staff report On Saturday, The Arc of Baton Rogue will hold its first Wings for Autism event starting at 7 a.m. at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. Wings for Autism, one of The Arc’s newest national initiatives, is an airport “rehearsal� specially designed for people with autism spectrum disorders, their families and aviation professionals, a news release said. Originated by the Charles River Center, a chapter of The Arc in Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Port Authority, Wings for Autism is designed to alleviate some of the stress that families who have a child with autism experience when traveling by air. The program provides families with the opportunity to practice entering the airport, obtain boarding passes, go through security, and even board a plane. The event is being held in partnership with ExpressJet Airlines, the Transportation Security Administration, Baton Rouge Airport and The

Arc Baton Rouge. Wings for Autism also gives airports, airlines, TSA professionals and other personnel the opportunity to observe, interact and deliver their services in a structured, learning environment. This experience is equally useful for families that have a member with other intellectual or developmental disabilities that are concerned about the ability of their family member to travel. The United Airlines aircraft being used for the event will allow for up to 50 families from the South Louisiana area to take part. It is scheduled to depart the airport at 9 a.m., but the rehearsal event starts at 7 a.m. Upon arrival at the airport, Wings participants will check in to receive their boarding pass, go through security, and be greeted at the gate prior to boarding the plane. A reception will be held afterwards. “We are excited to be hosting this brand new event here in Baton Rouge. For young persons with autism, air travel can prove particularly

challenging between clearing security, the overwhelming noises, and harsh lights,� said Barry Meyer, executive director of The Arc Baton Rouge. “This program will not only alleviate the stress children and their parents may feel, but help educate airport and airline professionals about how best to serve children with autism or other intellectual and developmental disabilities in the future. We are grateful to our partners at Baton Rouge Airport, ExpressJet/United Airlines, and the local TSA who are committed to making air travel possible for families with children with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.� The Arc advocates for and

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ExxonMobil donated equipment to the Baker Workforce Development Center March 30 for students’ hands-on training in classes. Representatives, from left, include Randy Dore, training coordinator, ExxonMobil Plastics; Wayne Allen, turnaround manager, ExxonMobil Polyolefins; Girard Melancon, executive director of workforce education, Baton Rouge Community College; Angela Zeringue, plant manager, ExxonMobil Polyolefins; and Baker Mayor Harold Rideau.

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The Zachary Rotary Club donated nearly 120 pounds of canned goods to the Zachary Food Pantry in March. Gathered, from left, are Vince Giaccone, Food Pantry board president; Francis Nezianya and Troy Landry, Rotarians; Reggie Dykes, Food Pantry director; and Ryan Talbot, Rotary president.

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ExxonMobil donation

Advocate staff report The Baker Workforce Development Center received a donation from ExxonMobil on March 30 that will enhance training for students hoping to earn high-demand craft careers. The ExxonMobil Polyolefins Plant in Baton Rouge donated

office equipment, functioning pumps and motor bases to provide hands-on training for the center’s millwright students. The items will improve students learning experiences, Girard Melancon, Baton Rouge Community College’s director of workforce development, said. On hand for the donation

were Baker Mayor Harold Rideau, ExxonMobil Polyolefins Plant Manager Angela Zeringue and students, craft instructors and supporters of the Baker Workforce Development Center, 3262 Baker Blvd. For information on millwright I and II classes that begin April 20, call (225) 2392913.

Local writer signs books, inspired by intrigue, mystery Advocate staff report A new book signing event for three local authors, including Vijay Shertukde, of Zachary, was held March 28 at Barnes and Noble in Baton Rouge. The event featured Shertukde, author of the spy techno-thriller “Blur�; Cookie Tuminello, a motivational speaker, leadership developer and author; and Sara Blackwell, author of “Destiny of One.� Shertukde, a native of Mumbai, India, was fascinated by books at an early age, which fostered his love for reading and mystery novels. “I’m a fan of Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series, Agatha Christie and the Arnalkar brothers from India,� said Shertukde, who lives with his wife in Zachary. “Other spy novelists were a huge inspiration for me, and their books opened up a world of intrigue and mystery.� After graduating with a degree in engineering, Shertukde moved to the United Kingdom and then to the United States, where he completed graduate studies in electrical engineering at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute of New York. The author of three books said childhood stories of mythological lore added religion to his interests, and although engineering was his career, writing remained his passion, so he wrote “I Am Hindu� and “Seed.� Both are works of nonfiction that relate to the Hindu philosophy. “My third book, ‘Blur,’ is considered a hybrid genre, spy and techno-thriller,� Shertukde said. Barnes and Noble is consid-

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Erin Anding, left, a fan of author Vijay Shertukde, of Zachary, attend a book signing for his novel, ‘Blur,’ March 28 at Barnes & Noble in Baton Rouge. ering hosting a speaking event for Shertukde, who wrote “Blur� in between a series of heart attacks, the author said. “The bookstore’s manager thinks sharing what motivated me and discussing how writing helped me through the experience is its own interesting

story. I’m keeping my fingers crossed,� Shertukde said. The author said he continues to write about cultural, traditional and political issues stemming from the Hindu philosophy, history and human exploitation.

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The Zachary Rotary Club has partnered with the Zachary Food Pantry to help feed hungry families in the community. Rotarians collected nearly 120 pounds of canned goods during March, and the service organization is one of several Rotary clubs throughout the southeast participating in “Rotary Has Heart,� a new program initiated by Rotary International Vice President Anne Matthews. The food collection was implemented by Zachary Rotarian Francis Nezianya, a past president of the club who is serving as the hunger committee

chairman for Rotary’s District 6200. In 2016-17, he will serve as Rotary Governor for District 6200. Nezianya also serves on the Zachary Food Pantry’s board of directors as treasurer.

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Zachary Chamber of Commerce representatives and some of its members who attended a monthly networking luncheon March 31 included, from left, Heather Prejean, Chamber director; Elmo Winters, Kastle Kakes by Amy; Travis Woodard, CSRS; Theresa Payment, Lane RMC Foundation; U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, guest speaker; Diane Womack, legislative assistant to State Rep. Kenny Havard; Sharon Samuel, Owen Realty; Kate MacArthur, Chamber/Zachary economic development director; and Terry Gomez, Edward Jones Financial.

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Continued from page 1G cap future generations,� Graves said. “We shouldn’t be investing in things that are not working.� Graves said he plans on working on the national debt and policies that help local economies and small businesses. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy,� said Graves, who made note of Pres Kennedy’s testimony before Congress on March 30. Kennedy, president and CEO of the Bank of Zachary and treasurer of the Independent Community Bankers of America, testified at a Senate Small Business Committee field hearing in Baton Rouge on how excessive regulation is harming small businesses. Kennedy said federal regulations are restricting community bank loans to small businesses. “The exponential growth of regulation in recent years is suffocating community banks and their ability to serve their small-business customers,� said Kennedy. “The good

news is that there are readily available legislative solutions to this pending crisis. ICBA’s Plan for Prosperity platform of legislative recommendations will provide meaningful relief for community banks and allow them to do what they do best — serving and growing their communities.� Kennedy repeated ICBA’s call for lawmakers to support continued small business lending by advancing legislation with provisions of ICBA’s Plan for Prosperity, including the Community Lending Enhancement and Regulatory (CLEAR) Relief Act of 2015, the Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act and the Privacy Notice Modernization Act of 2015. Graves said he didn’t take the job as Congressman to become part of the institution or part of the status quo. “I really want to do this; I love south Louisiana,� said Graves. “I’m not an expert on everything, but I have worked in many industries. I want people to call me with ideas. I’ll be relentless in ensuring your voices are heard.�

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chase materials and attend professional development courses, ZHS Assistant Principal of Instruction Erica Henry said. Members of the Bronco Belles dance team, ZHS cheerleaders and several other female students have formed two teams — the B squad (blue) and the Z squad (pink) — to compete in a friendly game of powderpuff flag football. In addition, ZHS students have been reporting acts of kindness performed by classmates throughout the year by writing the acts on paper chain links, which they’ll stretch across the football field at halftime. All proceeds from the game will go to Foundation Assisting Zachary Education and the Senior Fund to pay for various senior class activities and scholarships, ZHS counselor Juterh Nmah said. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission is $2 for students and $3 for adults.

Race to the Finish

The second annual Race to the Finish fundraising event presented by the Zachary Elementary Parent Teacher Organization is set to take off Saturday, April 18, from Zachary High School. ZEPTO is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization supporting Zachary Early Learning Center, Northwestern Elementary, Rollins Place Elementary, Zachary Elementary and Copper Mill Elementary schools. Funds raised from the 1-mile fun run and 5K will benefit Zachary PTO by going back into the schools 100 percent, race organizer Lianne Crawford said. “ZEPTO will also honor the late Cherry and Jerry Boudreaux by having their relatives officially start the races and by celebrating the Boudreaux family’s amazing contributions to Zachary schools,� Crawford said. Ainsley’s Angels, a ridealong program and race series inspired by Ainsley Rossiter, who has infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy, will be part of this year’s race. Ainsley’s Angels

was created for children, teens and adults with disabilities. Crawford said teams will take turns pushing custom-made chairs for participants of Ainsley’s Angels during the races. The 1-mile fun run begins at 9 a.m. and will be held within the perimeter of Zachary High. The 5K race begins at 9:30 a.m. and will take runners from ZHS through Myrtle Hill and East Meadow subdivisions. Zachary students registering to participate will receive a race T-shirt, free dress day and ice cream party. The classroom from each school with the most participants wins a trophy and special prize, Crawford said.

All entrants will receive race “goody bags� that will be available for pickup between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the Zachary School Board office, 3755 Church St. All unclaimed bags can be picked up on race day starting at 7 a.m. A jambalaya cook-off will be judged by Mayor David Amrhein. To register, visit www. eventbrite.com by Thursday, April 16. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. Fees are as follows: youth 1-mile fun run, $20; youth 5K, $20; adult 5K with T-shirt, $30; adult 5K without T-shirt, $25; adult 1-mile fun run, $20; and adults chaperon-

ing children in 1-mile fun run, free, but no T-shirt. To ensure T-shirt sizes, all participants must register by Monday. Additional T-shirts may be purchased online for $15. Adults receive a free T-shirt if they enter both the fun run and the 5K. To volunteer, email Rebecca Silman at silmanfamily@gmail. com. Call Crawford at (225) 819-6703 or email bugcrawford@hotmail.com. Send news and events for Around Zachary to Stacy Gill at sgill@theadvocate.com by 3 p.m. Fridays or call (225) 9930066.

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BAKER POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the Baker Police Department from March 26-31.

ALEXUSDNECIA, JAMES: 20, 1715 Harding Blvd., Baton Rouge, theft over $200 and fugitive through East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. BANES, JEREMY: 38, 4702 Lavey Lane, Baker, felony theft, four counts of resisting an officer, resisting an officer with force and battery on a police officer. CASTILLE, MARCUS: 41, 747 Monet Drive, Baton Rouge, simple battery, theft, possession of marijuana and fugitive through East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. CLARK, BRYANT: 34, 180 Carney Road, Zachary, bench warrants for two counts of failure to appear for expired motor vehicle inspection, expired license plate, speeding and improper equipment. COPENING, DAVID: 35, 1014 Seville Ave., Baker, domestic abuse battery/child endangerment, false imprisonment, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and domestic abuse battery. DEEMER, BRANDON: 30, 1114 Myrtle St., Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for attempted theft. DUKES, JAMES: 28, 17676 S. Spur Lane, Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for loud music from vehicle, expired motor vehicle inspection, stop lamps, turn signals, failure to change address on driver’s license and two counts of speeding. GEORGE, DECTRIC: 29, 3024 Carolyn Sue Drive, Jackson, bench warrants for failure to appear for loud music from vehicle and resisting an officer. HAWKINS, ROBERT: 23, 34169 Rodney Lee Drive, Watson, fugitive warrant through Zachary Police Department. HILLS, KIMBERLY: 26, 13315 W. Morvant Place, Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for dogs at large, motor vehicle inspection sticker violation, two counts of safety belt use, child seat restraints, expired license plate, driving under suspension and speeding. JOHNSON, RICKEY: 25, P.O. Box 7286, St. Francisville, bench warrant for failure to appear for no

driver’s license. KNIGHTEN, KENDRICK: 20, 12346 Palmyra Drive, Baton Rouge, theft over $200. NERO, RAYMOND: 21, 3116 Jefferson St., Baker, illegal possession of stolen things. PRIMAS, JACOBI: 28, 1505 N. 32nd St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for no driver’s license. RICHARD, DESHEA: 26, 3429 Jersey Drive, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for speeding. SIMS, TRANARD: 25, 11585 Harrell’s Ferry Road, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for disturbing the peace by fistic encounter. STEWART, JOSHUA: 23, 4311 Stewart St., Zachary, bench warrants for failure to appear for two headlights required, no license plate and no driver’s license. THOMAS, BRITTNEY: 18, 2616 Evans Drive, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for speeding. THOMAS, TASHA: 33, 13823 Cayuga Drive, Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for speeding, driving under suspension/revocation, safety belt use, speeding, two counts of windshield/window view through and expired license plate. WALKER, BRANDON: 34, 2116 W. Azalea Ave., Baker, simple assault and improper telephone communications. WASHINGTON, ANTHONY: 44, 2015 E. Azalea Ave., Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for domestic abuse battery and affidavit warrant for domestic abuse battery. WHITFIELD, EMMITT: 47, 514 Myrtle St., Baker, affidavit warrant for felony theft, unauthorized use of an access card and fugitive through Zachary Police Department. WILSON, RONALD: 48, 920 Hedgewood Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for safety belt use. WRIGHT, JUNIOR: 33, 4885 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for two counts of motor vehicle inspection sticker violation, three counts of driving under suspension/revocation, speeding, safety belt use, loud music and two headlights required.

ZACHARY POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the Zachary Police Department from March 26-31.

ADAMS, DUSTIN: 32, 4331 Richmond Drive, Ethel, two counts of theft and illegal possession of stolen things. BATEASTE, ERIC: 32, 870 Meadow Glen Ave., Zachary, driving under suspension second offense; no seat belt; two counts no seat belts child restraint; two counts of contempt of court; and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. BOWSER, ANTOINE: 26, 5236 E. Mae St., Zachary, theft of goods and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. BRYAN, BRODERICK: 25, 3617 La. 19, Ethel, bench warrant for failure to appear for motor vehicle inspection sticker required, license plate light required and driving under suspension. CONNERLY, JAMI: 20, 405 E. Louisiana Ave., Rayne, fugitive charges through Acadia Parish and possession of marijuana. COULON, MICHAEL: 49, 27379 Graves Drive, B, Slaughter, fugitive charges through East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. DELAUNE, TRAVIS: 32, 326 Lake Worth Drive, Baton Rouge, open container. HAWKINS, ROBERT: 24, 1114 Seville Ave., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for careless operation. HILLIARD JR., EDWARD: 54, 4000 McHugh Road, 92, Zachary, domestic abuse battery. MALAEFOU, JUNE: 20, 7014 Meadow Park Ave., Apt. 8, Baton Rouge, simple possession of synthetic marijuana. MAYHALL JR., THOMAS: 33, 3675 Nelson St., Zachary, fugitive charges from Baton Rouge Police Department. MCKNEELY, ERIC: 40, 5830 La. 10, Jackson, theft; resisting an officer; possession of drug paraphernalia; and simple burglary. MURRAY, HARRY: 33, 10210 Ave. L, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for driving under suspension.

NELSON, ZACHARY: 18, 5522 Joan Drive, Zachary, possession of marijuana. PECORA, SIDNEY: 28, 5455 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for seat belt violation. ROBINSON, WENDELL: 37, 292 Ryan St., Morganza, bench warrant for failure to appear for driving under suspension and speeding. SHAW, CASSIDY: 35, 6251 Woodlawn Drive, Zachary, theft of utility of services. STEPHENS, JESSICA: 33, 8223 Argosy Court, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for driving under suspension and possession of drug paraphernalia. TEMPLE, DORIAN: 22, 7124 Woodpecker Drive, St. Francisville, bench warrant for failure to appear for possession of marijuana. WILLIS, TERELLE: 22, 7724 Bless Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft.

Advocate staff photos by STACY GILL

Zachary High art teacher Chloe McCleary and her students have been sculpting, painting, glazing and kilning pottery bowls readying for the annual Empty Bowls event April 16. Gathered, front row, from left, are Nash Joyner and Irvin Richard; second row, are McCleary, John Luke Charlet, Mikey Rider, Chris Goff and Caitlin Halphen; third row, from left, are Aaron Fronek, Maci Howell, Ally Pipkin and T.J. Campbell; and fourth row, are Chris Ferguson, Colin Delhom and Dereon Smith.

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Continued from page 1G her students involved in the project. “Some of these kids are gifted artists already, and their creativity year after year making these bowls never ceases to amaze me,� McCleary said. McCleary’s classroom has bowls scattered about in various stages of pottery production. Some are drying, some are glazed, some are shiny and ready to sell, while others are still in the molding and sculpting phases. Before Easter break, a visit to the classroom had one student sculpting an elephant-footed planter, another molding a small turtle bowl and yet another student painting various fruit on a bowl he had designed. Other students were painting while others were involved in the glazing process. All proceeds from Empty Bowls will help stock empty shelves at the Zachary Food Pantry. “It’s not unusual to have some empty shelves. We see this drop every year between Thanksgiving food drives and spring and summer food drives,� Reggie Dykes, Zachary Food Pantry director, said. Scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 7:30

p.m. April 16 in the ZHS cafeteria, Chris’s Meats/Cajun Catch will provide chicken and sausage gumbo, Bunny Bread will offer a roll, and Raising Cane’s will supply the iced tea. In addition to the meal, the $10 ticket allows attendees to select one handcrafted pottery bowl that they get to keep as a reminder of all the other bowls in the world that are empty, McCleary said. McCleary said 400 bowls have been made by the students but 250 tickets will be available. “Once they’re gone, they’re gone.� “We are trying to reach a $3,000 goal and will accept donations from those who can’t attend,� said McCleary. “But only a ticket will ensure a bowl and meal.� McCleary said a $10 donation stretches into about $100 worth of food at the Food Pantry. Music and a silent auction featuring student artwork will be showcased at the event with students manning the meal lines, providing the entertainment and collecting tickets at the door. Tickets are available at the Bank of Zachary’s main branch, Chris’s Meats/Cajun Catch and the front office at ZHS. For information or to donate to the Empty Bowls fundraiser, call McCleary at (225) 654-2776.

Zachary senior Jasmine Chavez focuses on molding her pottery bowl April 2 in preparation for the Empty Bowls event slated for April 16 in the Zachary High cafeteria.

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With visions of sun, sand and spring break in their heads, sophomores Kailey Tanner, 17, left, and Emery Stovall, 16, doodle beach scenes on the sidewalk in erasable chalk April 2 while waiting for Zachary High to dismiss school for the Easter break, which is April 3-13 for students in the Zachary school district. Sophomore Kailey Tanner, 17, doodles beach images with erasable chalk at Zachary High while waiting for school to let out for spring break April 2. Zachary students return from the break April 14.

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March star students

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Rollins Place Elementary School in Zachary recently awarded certificates of honor to its March star students. Sitting, from left, are Amya Belt, Emily Maas, Donovan Harris, Alisha Belt, Landon Behr, Trevor Jones, Dontae Stewart, Sydney Robertson, Gunnar Green and Delaney Givens; kneeling, Braydon Sullivan, Elizabeth Ogbonna, Lucyanne Zachary, Aidan Carey, Lukas Vallotton, Naja Jenkins, Carrington Seals, Braylon Payne, Jacob Walters, Patty Lunsford, Izzy Blackledge and Caden Bickham; and standing, Rollins Place Principal Jennifer Marangos with Craig Carter Jr., Devin Mallet, Gracie Dalferes, Mia Scott, Brice Doty, Malayasia Clark, McKenzie Harrell, Olivia Santangelo, Tycen Smith, Lindsey Longmire, Kaytlyn Morris, Karsyn Rish, Arielle Smith, Armiyah Day and Assistant Principal Kelli Day.

Zachary students compete in chemistry challenge Advocate staff report “You Be the Chemist” is an academic contest that encourages fifth- through eighthgrade students to explore important chemistry, science, technology, engineering and math concepts and their real world applications, said Copper Mill Elementary School gifted science teacher Aimee Perrodin. “The challenge is a unique opportunity for a variety of community partners — schools, higher education, community groups and industry — to come together and show their support for STEM education,” said Perrodin. Five Zachary students were chosen to compete at the regional level of “You Be the Chemist” held March 21 at

LSU. Sixth-grader Janae D’Arensbourg and fifth-grader Ian Pope represented Copper Mill while Northwestern Middle School’s Jon Clark Baker, Colt Crain and Summer Troth were each nominated by an eighth-grade science teacher. “My two students were nominated to participate because we didn’t have a schoollevel competition like we will next year,” Perrodin said. “We found out about the competition a week before the event, and because there were no representatives from Zachary, Copper Mill and Northwestern Middle were given the opportunity to compete in hopes of sparking interest in all our students and to see what the overall experience was like.”

Northwestern Middle science teacher Lisa McGehee said she met with her students twice to help get them prepared and to answer any questions they had. The students were given a 96-page study guide from LSU sponsors and had a week to prepare. Challenge content aligns to the Next Generation Science Standards and includes science concepts covered in many state assessments, such as the scientific method; properties of matter; chemical formulas and equations; and chemistry in the human body. At the challenge, participants answered questions in a quiz bowl format using a handheld device and were scored as an entire group, ranking the students on percentage of

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correct answers. “You Be the Chemist” included seven rounds with the top three or four students advancing to the state competition. D’Arensbourg and Pope studied for the competition in their spare time while also preparing for the first phase of PARCC testing and made it to the third and fourth rounds. “I’m extremely proud of them,” Perrodin said. Crain made it to the final round, finishing third overall, while Troth finished in the top 11 and Baker in the top 16. “This was the first time any of our students competed in this competition, and they did a great job representing NMS,” said McGehee. “We are very proud of all our participants.”

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Sixth-grader Janae D’Arensbourg, left, and fifthgrader Ian Pope represented Copper Mill Elementary School on March 21 at the ‘You Be the Chemist’ regional competition at LSU. Crain advances to the state challenge April 25 at LSU where he will represent Zachary and NMS.

Addie E. Bellue passed away peacefully in her sleep at 11:10 PM on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Golden Age Nursing Home in Denham Springs. She was born June 18, 1918 in Greensburg and was 96 years of age. She was a very special lady who devoted her life to taking care of her brother, Jule, for over 40 years, also giving care to her other brothers, sisters, family and friends in the community. She was born and lived her life on her family property and was the first in her family to graduate high school. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years where she served as Worthy Matron. She was also a life long member of Red Bluff Baptist Church where she served as secretary/treasure. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Wayne and Phoebe Fluker Bellue; brothers, James, Percy, Webb, Carl, Jule and Woodrow Bellue and sisters, Effie Raye and Mae Delle Bellue. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 PM until 8 PM, Tuesday and at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Interment Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg. Pallbearers will be Wirt, Tommy and Justin Bellue, Nicholas Watson, Darrell Watson, Jr. and Jimmy Miller. Honorary pallbearers are Darrell Watson, Sr. and Jerry Dedon. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneel ys.com.

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Veal, Jones honored as basketball MVPs for Zachary Zachary High School’s Tamia Veal was selected as the District 4-5A Defensive Most Valuable Player by the district’s coaches March 29 when the all-district basketball teams for boys and girls were announced. Named to the Girls AllDistrict 4-5A second team for the Lady Broncos were Rayah Hanes and Bryana Langford. Veal Meanwhile, sophomore guard Shyron White was the only Bronco named to the boys’ AllDistrict 4-5A team. Haynes Northeast High School senior standout Pearl Jones was named District 6-2A’s Defensive MVP and was one

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of five girls on the alldistrict first team. Jones’ teammate, Lauri Kight, also earned first-team recognition. Langford Justin Ennis was named to the first team for the boys’ squad.

Broncos earn soccer honors

The Zachary soccer squads were well-represented on the Division 1, District 4 AllDistrict teams. Girls coach Keavin Tanner was named District Coach of the Year;

Zachary’s Kailey Tanner was named Co-offensive MVP with Denham Springs’ Alexis Larimore; and Megan Thierry, of Zachary, was named Co-defensive MVP with Denham’s Leigh Ann Judge. Besides Tanner and Thierry, earning first-team honors for ZHS were Grace Gantz, Leanne Sorrel and Amber Randall. Named to the second team were Carly Miller, Kylie Noland and Emily Claeboe. Zachary’s Benton Wesley was named Defensive MVP for the Division 1, District 4 boys All-District soccer squad. Joining Wesley on the first team were Evan Delhom and Jude Brian. Connor Gibbon and Kyle Durbin were named to the second team.

Broncos football stays in District 4-5A for coming years The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has finalized basic competition districts for the 2015-16 and

2016-17 school years, and Zachary will again compete in District 4-5A, which will look pretty much the same as it does now. There are 63 footballplaying high schools in the state that qualify for the top classification, which includes schools with enrollment of 1,159 and above. The Broncos will be in the same district as Central, Denham Springs, Live Oak, Scotlandville and Walker. The league will feature six schools as Broadmoor moves over to District 5-5A. The district will feature competition in girls and boys basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, and cross country. The alignments are different for boys and girls soccer, boys and girls golf, swimming, tennis, volleyball, wrestling and powerlifting. The Broncos’ volleyball team, boys and girls soccer teams and golf teams will compete

in Division I, District 3, while the swim team and wrestling team will compete in Division I. The Zachary High School tennis team is part of Division I, Region 2.

Northeast moving to 7-2A

Northeast will move from District 6-2A to District 7-2A and will join Capitol, East Feliciana, Madison Prep and Mentorship Academy. Class 2A includes schools with enrollments of 239 to 430, and there are 58 football-playing schools in the classification. For football only, that district will be combined with District 8-2A and will add Christian Life, Dunham and Episcopal to the Vikings’ schedule. Lee Magnet and Runnels also are in District 8-2A but are designated nonfootball schools. Dropping out of the league are Redemptorist, which is closing after this school year, and Istrouma, which closed

before the 2014-15 school year.

Noteworthy

n The Zachary Broncos baseball team is ranked third in Class 5A in the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association poll behind No. 1 Sulphur and second-ranked Catholic-Baton Rouge. n The Broncos are also third in the LHSAA’s Class 5A power rankings. n The Zachary softball team is ranked 14 in the Class 5A power rankings. n Zachary High girls are invited to try out for the Lady Broncos basketball team from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 14 and April 15 in the school’s main gym. For questions, email Coach April Barnes at april. barnes@zacharyhigh.org.

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Broncos honor senior softball players March 31 BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com The Zachary High School softball team honored three of its players March 31 at Zachary Youth Park in between a doubleheader against Broadmoor High School. The three seniors on the team — Deneisha Biagas, Chelsi Parker and Tori Schenk — were recognized with their families by coach Leslie Yellott, assistant coaches Rudy Koppenol, Brittney Perry and Robert Yellott, teammates and fans on senior night. Senior night is a tradition that honors 12thgrade student-athletes at one of their last home games of the season. Biagas, who was joined by her parents, Denise and Cory Fisher, is center fielder for the Lady Broncos. The senior player said she will attend Southern University in the fall with plans to major in business management. Parker, whose younger sister, Abriana, also plays for the Lady Broncos, will attend LSU to study biology so she can pursue a career in dentistry. Parker is a left fielder for ZHS. The Parker sisters’ parents, Shawandalet and Bryan Parker, joined their daughters on the field for the senior night ceremony. Schenk and her sister, Carlie, also a player on the softball team, were joined by their parents, Vicki and Gary Schenk, for the presentation of flowers followed by photographs. Tori Schenk, who plays right field for the Lady Broncos, says she is attending Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond to study nursing. The Zachary softball team defeated the Lady Buccaneers twice, both games ending with final scores of 16-0. The Lady Broncos are scheduled to play two more district games at home — against Walker High School on April 9 and against Live Oak on April 14. Both games begin at 5 p.m.

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Zachary High assistant softball coach Robert Yellott, from left, Coach Leslie Yellott, senior softball players Deneisha Biagas, Tori Schenk and Chelsi Parker and assistant coaches Brittney Perry and Rudy Koppenol March 31 on senior night. The three Lady Broncos were honored for their years on the team.

Zachary High senior Chelsi Parker, a left fielder on the Lady Broncos softball team, was one of three players honored on Senior Night March 31 at Zachary Youth Park. Bryan Parker, his daughters Abriana and Chelsi, and their mother, Shawandalet Parker, are from left. Abriana, Chelsi’s sister, also plays for the Lady Broncos.

Senior Night for three players on the Zachary High Lady Broncos softball team was held March 31 at Zachary Youth Park. Cory Fisher, his daughter Deneisha Biagas and her mother, Denise Fisher, are from left, at the senior ceremony.

Senior right fielder Tori Schenk was one of three Lady Broncos softball players honored March 31 on Senior Night at Zachary Youth Park. Gary Schenk, his daughters Carlie and Tori and their mother, Vicki Schenk, are from left. Carlie, Tori’s sister, also plays on the Lady Broncos softball team.

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schools Zachary High driving event raises more than $6,000 BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com Superior Ford partnered with Zachary High School and the community March 25 for the annual Drive 4UR School fundraising event. Superior Ford donated $20 to the school for every person that test-drove a Ford vehicle. More than 300 people participated, helping to raise more than $6,000, which will support extracurricular activities and programs at ZHS. More than half of the participants were faculty and students from Zachary High, said Brian Guidry, of Superior Ford. “We owe thanks to Brian Guidry and the folks at Superior Ford for their help and the opportunity to raise muchneeded funds,” Principal Joe LeBlanc said. “The students and teachers far exceeded their involvement this year than in previous years,” Guidry said. Superior Ford employees involved in Drive 4UR School were complimentary of ZHS students and their politeness and respectfulness throughout the event, Guidry said. “Knowing that ZHS faculty and students made up about 150 of the test drivers, I’m thankful we exceeded our goal of 300 drivers,” LeBlanc said. “Apparently, people were still coming by the next day and driving for Zachary High.” Employees from Mayor David Amrhein’s office, Lane Regional Medical Center employees, Zachary School District employees, members of the School Board and Zachary firefighters as well as community residents showed up to support ZHS, LeBlanc said. “I also know our students went home and did all they could to convince their parents into coming out for a test drive,” LeBlanc said. “We are honored and

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Chris Davezac, left, signs up to test drive a Ford vehicle at the Representatives from Superior Ford in Zachary facilitated the Drive 4 UR School fundraising event March 25 at Zachary High School, helping raise $6,000 for extracurricular activities and Drive 4 UR School fundraiser March 25 at Zachary High. sports programs. Gathered, from left, are Brian Guidry, Lacey Triche, Jennifer Martel, Eddie LeBlanc, Ralph Quinn and James Spann of Superior Ford.

Superior Ford’s Eddie LeBlanc accompanies Rebecca Davis Arica Lavigne test drives a Ford-model vehicle March 25 with on a test drive. Superior Ford’s Eddie LeBlanc at the Drive 4 UR School fundraiser benefiting Zachary High School. blessed to have such a caring Justin Moore, and committed group of supJames Spann porters here in the communiand Antonio ty. We’re thankful for everyGilmore, from one involved in helping us go above and beyond our Drive left, test drive a 4UR School goal and thankful Ford-model vefor those who continue to be hicle March 25. committed to ZHS on a daily basis.” Ford Motor Company developed the Drive 4UR School program in 2007 to help raise funds for local high schools.

Test driving a Ford-model truck March 25 is Theresa Payment of Lane RMC Foundation, with Superior Ford’s Jennifer Martel.

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10130 COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 6022 Windwood Dr. (Windwood SubdZachary) Sat. April 18th. 7A-11A. Lots of great items!!

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NOTICE --The City of Zachary is accepting sealed bid proposals for a new artificial turf field with sports lighting. The field and lighting installation specifications, along with turf field colors, dimensions and complete bid documents, can be obtained by email at chip.troth@ cityofzachary.org or by contacting the purchasing director. City of Zachary Purchasing Department John (Chip) Troth, Director 2250 East Flonacher Road Zachary, LA. 70791 225-654-6566 All bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference on Friday, April 10th 2015 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Zachary Youth Park office, 1650 Mt. Pleasant Road in Zachary. Sealed bid submittals must be complete and delivered by the bid opening time, which is 10:00 a.m. April 21st 2015, to Zachary City Hall, 4700 Main Street Zachary. All bids received after the deadline will be returned unopened to sender.

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Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2164, Municipal and Public Works. Other license classifications may, at the option of the Owner, be considered based upon a thorough review of the Contractor’s past experience. The bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope submitting the bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accor-

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In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be waived by any entity. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, provided on the specified form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U. S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.

No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. OWNER CITY OF ZACHARY BY: /s/ DAVID AMRHEIN, MAYOR 5108948-mar 26-apr 2-9-3t

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS --City of Zachary (herein referred to as the "Owner") hereby solicits sealed bids for the Sanitary Sewer Collection System Improvements – Contract 6 project described as follows: STATEMENT OF WORK (PEC Project No. 10896.05): The project consists of the rehabilitation of a portion of the existing sewer collection system, installation of new sewer lines and manhole and improvements of various pump stations. Sealed Bids shall be addressed to the City of Zachary, and delivered to the City Hall at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, LA 70791 (P O Box 310, Zachary, LA 70791) not later than 10:00 a.m., on the 28th day of April, 2015. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. on the 28th day of April, 2015, at the Zachary City Hall located at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, LA 70791. The Owner has chosen the method of plan distribution to be via hard copies of the plans and specifications pursuant to LA R.S. 38:2212 as available through the office of the Engineer. The Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other bidding documents may be examined at the Office of the Engineer for the contract; Professional Engineering Consultants Corp. located at 7600 Innovation Park Drive, Baton Rouge, La 70820; (225-769-2810). Copies shall be obtained at this office upon payment of a deposit of $150.00. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212. Validation of the Contractor’s license and

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