The Zachary Advocate & Plainsman 12-10-2015

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The Zachary City Council in its final meeting of the year Tuesday approved two ordinances declaring several items as surplus — the caboose located behind the train depot in the Zachary Historic Village and two desktop computers from the Zachary Police Department. Mayor David Amrhein has said the city-owned caboose has become a safety hazard with its rotting floors. The money the city gets from the old railroad car will be put back into the Historic Village, Amrhein said. The two surplus desktop computers will be given to the Wilson Police Department in East Feliciana Parish. Zachary Police Chief David McDavid said his department will be receiving new computers through a Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness grant. The council also heard a presentation from Charles Landry, an attorney for the Americana development. Landry asked for a show of support on proposed changes to the development’s master plan and a proposal to have the city annex the Americana Crossing and Americana North properties. Landry said the Americana Crossing property is intended to be a multifamily residential property of 29.7 acres featuring 84 residential lots, and Americana North, proposed to be both commercial and residential, would include two commercial tracts measuring 200,000 square feet for 15 acres of commercial property and 21.5 acres featuring 45 residential lots. The changes also would allow for a farmers market, Landry said. The council adopted a resolution in support of the proposed changes. The resolution indicates the changes would not require any further rezoning by the parish. In another matter, notice was given to introduce an ordinance authorizing the city to rename La. 64 to Mount Pleasant Boulevard.

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Zachary’s mascot, portrayed by senior Lauren Lane, pummels a Parkway Panther, portrayed by student Curtis Hooper, at a school pep rally prior to the football team’s real victory over Parkway on Dec. 4.

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In preparation for Zachary High School’s semifinal game and ultimate win over Parkway on Friday, the school held a pep rally earlier that day in the gymnasium. Geometry teacher Jay Weisman emceed the rally, which included performances by the marching band, Bronco Belles dance squad, cheerleaders and flag corps, as well as twirler Miranda Albarez, who dazzled while dancing and juggling three batons simultaneously. A pseudo boxing match was held between Zachary’s Bronco mascot, portrayed by senior Lauren Lane, and a Parkway Panther, portrayed by Zachary student Curtis Hooper. Coach David Brewerton urged the student body to come out and support the football squad, saying there was only one win between Friday and the Superdome. Indeed, Zachary High defeated Parkway, 41-27, propelling the Broncos to their first state final appearance in school history. On Saturday, Zachary players and coaches, along with the band and spirit groups, will travel to New Orleans to compete for the championship title against John Ehret High School from Jefferson Parish. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Zachary High cheerleaders boosted spirits Tickets to Saturday’s game are $13 genFriday at a school pep rally prior to the eral admission and $16 reserved seating Broncos’ semifinal game against Parkway. and will be available until 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at Zachary won and is on its way to the Su- the Zachary School Board office and in the perdome to compete for the school’s first front office at ZHS. LeBlanc’s Food Store state championship in football. also will be selling tickets. Only 500 tickets have been made available.

Village to be filled with activities, performances Advocate staff report Zachary will usher in the holiday season Friday with Christmas songs, dance performances and the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree at the annual Christmas in the Village celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Historic Village. Children are invited to build snowmen in the 5 tons of snow the city is bringing on site, and gourmet food trucks will be selling tasty snacks at the event. Other activities include an arts and crafts area for holiday shoppers and Santa visiting on his sleigh. Tours of Historic Village homes will be featured. Holiday performances, singing and dancing will be held in the gazebo.

Zachary singer-songwriter Michelle Willis will kick things off with a performance of “Let It Goâ€? at 6 p.m., followed by the drawing of the winners of the Shop Locally campaign by Kate MacArthur, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce. Winners of $500, $300 and $150 gift cards will be announced. Mayor David Amrhein will light the city’s new 28-foot Christmas tree, which features 7,200 LED lights. Northwestern Elementary School students plan to perform “Let There Be Peace on Earthâ€? and “Silver Bellsâ€? at 6:15 p.m. The group is led by music teacher Lola Hill, who uses various instruments in her lessons, including bells in different colors. äSee VILLAGE, page 6G

Community pep rally set for Thursday

Zachary High School and the Broncos football team invite residents to a pep rally Thursday in Bronco Stadium, beginning at 6 p.m. Coach David Brewerton said the pep rally is to thank the AROUND residents and businesses who ZACHARY have supported the football players and coaches, cheerSGILL@ THEADVOCATE.COM leaders, dancers, band, twirler, tend. flags and anyone involved in this year’s successful football Shop Local campaign ends season at ZHS. “It’s our way of saying ‘thank Shoppers have until 4 p.m. you,’ � Brewerton said. Friday to turn in their Shop Everyone is invited to atLocal cards at the Zachary

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Chamber of Commerce, 4633 Main St., Zachary. For every $10 spent at participating merchants, the card will be stamped until $100 has been spent. At 6 p.m. Friday in the gazebo, during Christmas in the Village, Chamber Executive Director Kate MacArthur will randomly select three cards, winners of $500, $300 and $150 gift cards. The Shop Local campaign urges residents to spend their dollars with local participating merchants.

Veterans wreath ceremony

Port Hudson National Cemetery, 20978 Port Hickey Road, Zachary, will host its annual Wreaths Across America event beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday. A holiday wreath-laying ceremony to honor and remember veterans will feature volunteers from the Civil Air Patrol, Veterans’ service organizations and local residents. This year’s event will honor veterans from each branch of the military, the Merchant Marines as well as prisoners

of war and those still missing in action. Visit wreathsacrossamerica. org to learn more.

Food Addicts support group

Food Addicts Anonymous is a weekly support group to provide fellowship for men and women willing to recover from the disease of food addiction. This free, 12-step program is held 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday in the West Wing Conference Room at Lane ReäSee GILL, page 6G

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Rollins Place Elementary first-graders in Susan Jullens’ class and second-graders in Casey Greggs’ classroom in first row, from left, are Wyatt Smith, Sophia Galindo, Jedidyah Barnes, Ally Brown, Zaccary Sargent, Dylan Bell, Alexander Dunn, Allyson Atkins, Mckenzie Harrell and Jamie White; second row, Branson Burnette, Delaney Givens, Serenity Price, Trenyah Jarrell, Breanna Hernandez, Matthew Holden, Braden Ballard, Lawson Guilbeau, Shyla Ellzey and Bryce Watts; third row, Peyton Chambers, Dinealya Edwards, Rhyan Rosenbach, Hayden Merritt, Jaila Matthews, James King, Chaselin Freeman, Kaliyah Allen, Ashlyn Hodges, Katelyn Veillon, Summer Dorsey and Kenny Walker; and fourth row, Alex Coleman, David Green, Jniya Graham, Asia Turner, Norjuan Johnson, KeAri Stewart, Cynthia Johnson, Angel Harper, Tyler Matthews, Jeremiah Smith and Aubri Scott.

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In the spirit of Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Zachary Advocate & Plainsman asked first-graders in Susan Jullens’ classroom and second-graders in Casey Greggs’ classroom at Rollins Place Elementary School, “What are you most thankful for?� Some of the students’ answers are as follows: KALIYAH ALLEN: I am thankful for family and friends. They are important. They help me with homework and school work. ALLYSON ATKINS: I’m thankful for veterans and God and family. I’m thankful for veterans because they help our country, and I’m thankful for God because he is kind. I am thankful for my family because they help me. BRADEN BALLARD: I am thankful for doctors and God. Also, the holidays because I love the holidays. I love Christmas. I love Halloween. I love Thanksgiving. Also, the whole universe. DYLAN BELL: I am thankful for God and doctors because if you didn’t have doctors you’ll die. I’m also thankful for God. If we didn’t have God, you will not exist. SKYE BRIGNAC: I am thankful for everyone’s life and my mom and my dad, my pets, my brother, my friends, the veterans and Thanksgiving. I love sharing with others. I love my family and Jesus and God. Without God, nobody or nothing would exist. I love the veterans that have served in war. ALLY BROWN: I’m thankful for my house and Jesus because if I didn’t have a house we would not be protected. If we didn’t have Jesus, we would not be alive. BRANSON BURNETTE: I am thankful for my pet and church because it’s fun playing with pets and it is fun at church. PEYTON CHAMBERS: I am thankful for school and food. Because if I did not have school, I would not know anything. If I did not have food, I would starve. KEVIN CLARK: I am thankful for food and family. ALEX COLEMAN: I am thankful for my house and my food that I eat because if you didn’t have a house you’re not going to be dry or warm. I am also thankful for the soldiers fighting World War I and II. SUMMER DORSEY: I am thankful for my family and friends because my family helps me with my homework and gives me food. Some people do not have parents at all. I love friends because they play with me and some people do not have friends at all. ANASTASIA DOVE: I am thankful for my family and because they love me. I love them more, especially God. ALEXANDER DUNN: I am thankful for friends, family and the American flag. My family feeds me food. The American flag protects our country. DINEALYA EDWARDS: I am thankful for Jesus and school because if we didn’t have

Jesus we wouldn’t be here. If we didn’t have any schools we wouldn’t know anything. SHYLA ELLZEY: I am thankful for family and friends because they make me smile, and they are fun to play with. CHASELIN FREEMAN: I am thankful for my friends and whole family because they help me. They are nice to me and when I’m sad and come and play with me. I have a clubhouse in my backyard. It has a slide, swings and pogo stick. We sneak candy in there. It is so much fun. SOPHIA GALINDO: I am thankful for baton and pets. I am thankful for my pets because I miss them so much. When I had pets, I loved them very much but then they died. It was very sad, very, very sad. I’m thankful for my baton because I love baton very much and I love twirling my baton. My baton has blue sparkly tape and a little bit of black tape. In baton, we have numbers and my number is 6. We gets a water break. We only get some water. DELANEY GIVENS: I am thankful for God and Jesus because they watch over me, my family and my friends because they love my family and my friends. I am thankful for Miss Greggs and Miss Jullens and all teachers in the world. JNIYA GRAHAM: I am thankful for my family and soldiers because if we didn’t have soldiers we won’t have food. Thank you, for your services. Thank you, for my family because if we won’t have a mom and dad, who would take care of us? DAVID GREEN: I am thankful for my mom and my brother and homes and water and my family and God and my teachers and my pet and my life and friends and summer. ANGEL HARPER: I am thankful for America and family and friends, church, food and water and veterans because without veterans there will be wars everywhere and without food we can get sick and die. MCKENZIE HARRELL: I am thankful for family and friends because if we didn’t have family we wouldn’t have food. If we didn’t have friends we wouldn’t have help. BREANNA HERNANDEZ: I’m thankful for my family and American girl doll. ASHLYN HODGES: I am thankful for food and family because of we did not have a family how would we survive? MATTHEW HOLDEN: I am thankful for my family because we buy food to live. I’m thankful for veterans because they don’t give up and lose. RYDER HOLLIS: I am thankful for my family and my pets. I am also thankful for the soldiers and the teachers. TRENYAH JARRELL: I’m thankful for God, teachers, the president and water, the world, America, the American flag, mom, sister, food, school, life and veterans. I’m thankful for those things because of my life and without veterans we wouldn’t be free. NORJUAN JOHNSON: I am thankful for my home because I need to keep my home safe. I’m thankful for my school because I want to graduate from my school. JAMES KING: I am thankful for God, family

and friends because God is with you, your family is over you and your friends are nice. TYLER MADISON: I am thankful for God and food because if we didn’t have food we would die and we would be starving to death. If we didn’t have God we would not be here right now. JAILA MATTHEWS: I am thankful for food and water because if the people did not have food and water the people on Earth would not live. They will die. HAYDEN MERRITT: I am thankful for my family and friends because I love my family and like my friends. GRANT NABORS: I am thankful for the Army and soldiers because they save our country. BRYCE NAQUIN: I am thankful for God and Jesus because they are watching after you and me. SERENITY PRICE: I am thankful for God and church because God loves us and keeps us safe. I love church because God loves us. I love him because he helps me learn math. RHYAN ROSENBACH: I am thankful for food and family because if we did not have food and our family we would not be born by now. If we did not have food we would be starving right now. ZACCARY SARGENT: I am thankful for my friends and family because I care about people. I like to pick up peoples stuff when they drop their stuff. AUBRI SCOTT: I am thankful for my car and my home, my world, food with family and veterans because if you did not have veterans we would not be safe and the world is going to have a bad place. JEREMIAH SMITH: I am thankful for my cousins and life because I love them. WYATT SMITH: I am thankful for my friends and family because I love my family. I also like my friends. KEARI STEWART: I am thankful for food and God because if we didn’t have food then we will starve and probably die. If we didn’t have God then we won’t have a store and everything we have now. ASIA TURNER: I am thankful for school and food and water because people do not have food and water. KATELYN VEILLON: I am thankful for my school because I can learn math and reading and thankful for the soldiers because they protect people and they help others when they get hurt. KENNY WALKER: I am thankful for my family because they are with me. I am thankful for my Earth because if I didn’t have an Earth I would not be alive. BRYCE WATTS: I am thankful for the Earth and Jesus because you wouldn’t be alive right now, and Jesus sacrificed his life for ours. MALIYAH WEBB: I am thankful for God and Jesus and my home. I’m thankful for God and Jesus because they keep us safe and healthy. JAMIE WHITE: I am thankful for God and Jesus because God made us in Bethlehem. He could heal us and make us feel better.

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Zachary schools to receive special grants Advocate staff report The Zachary Community School District is receiving part of Louisiana Department of Education’s Building Pathways to High School Diplomas for Students with Disabilities Opportunity Grant funds, it was announced Dec. 2. The 66 districts and charter schools receiving the nearly $4 million in funding will use it to improve graduation rates, provide career preparation as well as opportunities for students with disabilities after high school, a news release said. Approved for the funding are 55 school districts, 10 charter schools and the Louisiana Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired. “These grants will allow districts and charter schools to better maximize the educational experience for students with disabilities, offering them an increased opportunity at success after high school with a diploma,� said state Superintendent John White. “It is expected that this will further the progress made, ensuring all students can pursue a high school diploma that prepares them for meaningful post-secondary experiences.� According to the DOE, the most recent data shows a growth of more than 7 percentage points in high school graduation rates among students with disabilities, from 29.3 percent in 2010-11 to 36.7 percent in 2012-13. In 2014, the Legislature established an alternate diploma pathway for students with disabilities, the release said. Zachary schools will receive $50,050, while the nearby Central Community School District will receive $40,824. East Baton Rouge Parish schools are to receive $91,200. The funding will provide students with disabilities the necessary equipment and access to career preparation experiences; establish new partnerships with local businesses in providing hands-on workplace experiences while adhering to Jump Start Internship Guidelines; train and certify career education professionals through channels, such as the Jump Start Super Summer Institute; and provide research-based curriculum and high-quality instruction for students assessed on LAA 1 (LEAP Alternate Assessment, Level 1). Districts and charter schools receiving the grant awards also will be expected to increase district and school collaboration with Jump Start regional teams while supporting student success, which will lead to more students with disabilities graduating with an industry-valued credential through a Jump Start pathway, the release stated. Grant recipients will operate through September 2016.

schools Students learn about gun safety BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com High school students attending Zachary Career and Technical Center were treated to a gun safety presentation on Dec. 2 by the Louisiana Law Enforcement for Gun Safety. The organization includes several law enforcement agencies from around the state that partnered in 2013 in response to an alarmingly high rate of accidental firearm injuries and deaths among children and teens in Louisiana. Sgt. Brian Firmin, of the Baton Rouge Constable’s Office, led the demonstration by explaining the distinguishing characteristics between real and toy handguns. He showed the students examples of the two, then described the color, weight, material, markings and sizes of several models of firearms. Students were asked to identify whether they were real or fake. According to the Law Enforcement for Gun Safety, Louisiana ranks second in the nation in accidental firearm injuries and deaths. Childhood firearm-related deaths rank third among causes of death, with vehicular accidents and cancer ranking higher. Firmin said the mission of

the LLEGS program is to educate youth about gun safety and awareness in an effort to reduce the risks of these types of accidents. “Having an open dialogue creates an opportunity for children and teens to ask questions about handguns and their effects. Law enforcement can then dispel any unrealistic beliefs they may have about the guns,� Firmin explained. He told the Zachary students about a recent incident that occurred in the north Baton Rouge Parish area of Hooper and Plank roads that ended in a young man’s death because he was told a gun was not loaded. The man fired it toward his own face and head. “He lived for about 15 seconds,� said Firmin. “You must always treat all guns as if they are loaded, and never trust a friend or family member who says one is not. It’s all about making the right decisions.� Other objectives of the program include identifying hazards of unsecured firearms, bringing awareness to the necessity of safely maintaining firearms and illustrating the destructive force of guns. A ballistics tank is used during the gun safety presentation and is transported around to area schools to demonstrate the vi-

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sual effects a firearm can have when fired. On Wednesday, Firmin shot a .357 caliber handgun at a watermelon for the students, which came apart in the blink of an eye. Students were shown what the bullet looked like before and after the gun was fired. Other topics Firmin discussed included age of culpability, law of principle, the dangers of brandishing a gun and the dangers of buying a gun off the street. “The damage created by a bullet is permanent and irreparable,� Firmin said after firing at the watermelon. “There is

no reset button. Once you fire a gun, you cannot take it back.� LLEGS includes the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana, the Baton Rouge City Constable’s Office, Louisiana Department of Corrections, Louisiana Sheriff’s Association, Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police, Louisiana City Marshals and City Constables Association, Louisiana District Attorneys Association, Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office.

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A small but real handgun was shown to Zachary Career and Technical Center students Dec. 2 by Sgt. Brian Firmin, of the Baton Rouge Constable’s Office, during a gun safety demonstration.

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‘Sneaux’-themed floats prepare to roll

1 — Zachary Police Department unit and two police four-wheelers 2 — Mayor David Amrhein 3 — Police Chief David McDavid 4 — Zachary Fire Department 5 — Zachary Fire Department 6 — Zachary Police K—9 unit 7 — Zachary City Council 8 — Zachary city employees 9 — Zachary Police DARE car 10 — Zachary Police DARE car 11 — East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux 12 — Baton Rouge EMS 13 — Zachary City Court Judge Lonny Myles 14 — East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court Judge Charlene Charlet Day 15 — 19th Judicial District Court Judge Chip Moore and EBR Metro Councilman Trae Welch 16 — Zachary High marching band and flag corps

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17 — Zachary High cheerleaders 18 — Miss Zachary Baby Miss, Cheyenne Lowther 19 — Miss Zachary Tiny Miss, Alejandra Batarseh 20 — Miss Zachary Toddler Miss, Rylan Kimble 21 — Miss Zachary Petite Miss, Reese Palmer 22 — Miss Zachary Little Miss, Mary Grace Amarello 23 — Miss Zachary Deb Miss, Elise Lathon 24 — Miss Zachary Preteen, Nalon Soileau 25 — Miss Zachary Teen, Jacelyn Rasti 26 — Miss Zachary 2015, Katelyn Riles 27 — Molly Myers Dance Academy 28 — First Baptist Church of Zachary student ministry 29 — Maison Greige 30 — Thomas Scott of Edward Jones Investments

31 — Williamson—Allemond Regional Eye Center 32 — The Next Step Performing Arts Center 33 — Miller & Daughter Mortuary 34 — Buddy’s Home Furnishings 35 — Zachary Karate 36 — Krispy Kreme doughnuts 37 — Pelican State Credit Union 38 — The Children’s Moving Company 39 — Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Plus 40 — The Spears family 41 — Graffiti Dance Studio 42 — Legendz Sports’ Zachary Jr. Broncos 43 — Rhonda Landry of Shelter Insurance 44 — New Pilgrim Baptist Church children’s church 45 — Zachary Colts youth football teams 46 — Miracle Place Church 47 — Complete Collision Center

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A mini-DARE Lion from the Zachary Police Department entertains young paradegoers on Main Street in Zachary at the 2014 Christmas parade, which is set this year at 10 a.m. on Saturday. 48 — Turning Point Dance Studio 49 — Feliciana Federal Credit Union 50 — Free & Accepted Masons, Lodges 135 and 475 51 — Louisiana Pit Perfect Caterers 52 — Zachary United Methodist Church 53 — Knights of Columbus Council 10080 54 — Cub Scout Pack 46

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65 — Zachary Community Church 66 — Central Title & Closing 67 — Redwood Baptist Church 68 — Hughes Mechanical Contractors 69 — Subway 70 — Santa Claus 71 — Girl Scouts La East-Wrangler/Spur Program 72 — Zeb Chaney Riding Club 73 — Greenwell Springs Youth Riders

Women’s group, Zachary police unite for children BY STACY GILL

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The Baker Rotary Club donated Christmas gifts and toys to the Court Appointed Special Advocate Association for volunteers to give to the children they serve. Baker Rotarian Doris Alexander, second from right, delivered the gifts to CASA student workers, from left, Brianna Jones-Williams, Martha Ramirez and Minah Faheem, as well as CASA Recruitment Coordinator Jennifer Mayer.

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they serve. Rotary board members The Baker Rotary Club agreed to participate in the made a donation to the Court toy drive this year, and all 20 Appointed Special Advocate Baker Rotarians personally Association on Dec. 1 for chil- shopped for toys and gifts to dren served by the CASA pro- give to CASA, Rotarian Ginger gram. Vann said. “The gifts will definitely be Each year during the holidays, CASA asks for donations appreciated by the children of toys and gifts from area who benefit from our probusinesses and organizations gram,” said Jennifer Mayer, so that CASA volunteers can recruitment coordinator for select gifts to give to the youth CASA.

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The Rev. Ricky Willis, pastor of Zachary United Methodist Church, bags toys to give to the Zachary Police Department on Dec. 3. Willlis assisted a women’s church group in donating stuffed animals to the officers, who will pass them out to children they meet while on patrol over the holidays.

Some local children will be smiling a bit more over the holidays thanks to a women’s group from Zachary United Methodist Church and the Zachary Police Department. The Emmie Montegudo Circle, a group of about 18 women from the community, collected stuffed animals for nearly a month so they could donate the toys to Zachary officers. On Dec. 3, the Circle, along with Zachary United Methodist Pastor Ricky Willis, met with several officers and Police Chief David McDavid to donate 170 stuffed animals. According to Sgt. Shane White, the toys will be given to children the officers come into contact with when responding to domestic violence calls and sexual abuse cases involving children, as well as youth they meet while on patrol.

“It’s just something we can do to make the kids feel good,” said White, whose mother, Connie Charlet, is a member of the Emmie Montegudo Circle. The group’s name was a tribute to former member Mary Ruth Montegudo, whose mother-in-law was Emmie Montegudo, a Zachary resident and volunteer at the church. Willis blessed the stuffed animals before the women and officers worked together to bag the toys. Charlet said the Emmie Montegudo Circle includes local volunteers who spend their time visiting nursing homes, the Louisiana Veterans Home in Jackson, taking up collections for residents and organizations needing assistance and volunteering at the Zachary Food Pantry. “If we hear of a need, we’re there,” said Charlet. The women meet each month at the church.

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‘The River Preacher’ exhibit by artist Merriann Hornsby, which chronicles the life of George West, will be on display Saturday at the Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St.

River Preacher exhibit comes to Zachary Library Advocate staff report Artist Merriann Hornsby’s paintings chronicling the life of George West, also known as the River Preacher, will be on display from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St. West, a native of Ascension Parish, began preaching up and down the Mississippi River in 1941. In his later years, he re-

turned to the area and could be found, almost daily, at the ferry landing in Baton Rouge in his long white robe and with his tall white cross, preaching, according to a news release. Inspired by the preacher’s dedication to his calling, Hornsby put her memories of West on canvas. Hornsby, an artist who lives in Clinton, is married to Scott Hornsby, formerly of Fellowship Church in Zachary.

CASA volunteers needed Advocate staff report The Capital Area CASA Association needs volunteers to speak up for abused children to help them reach safe, permanent homes. Recruitment coordinator Jennifer Mayer said the organization needs to fill up its next training class with potential volunteers in order to continue serving abused children in East Baton Rouge Parish. No special background is required for the court-appointed

special advocates, or CASA volunteers, but they must attend an orientation session and go through a screening process prior to training. Orientation sessions are 45 minutes long and held at the CASA office, 848 Louisiana Ave., in Baton Rouge. Remaining sessions are at 5 p.m. Thursday and noon Wednesday. CASA is accepting people into its next volunteer training course Jan. 19. For information, call (225) 3798598, visit casabr.org or email volunteer@casabr.org.

Santa hangs around Advocate staff report Workers from Zachary’s Department of Public Works were busy Dec. 2 hanging holiday decorations along Main Street. From Christmas trees to Season’s Greetings wishes, a crew including Wayne Allison, Wayne Day, Keith Day and Theotis Richardson used the city’s bucket truck to hang the decorations from city light posts. Advocate staff photo On Friday, the community is inWayne Day, of Zach- vited to celebrate the holidays at ary’s Department of Christmas in the Village, and on SatPublic Works, gives urday, residents are encouraged to ‘Santa’ a hand Dec. 2. attend the annual Christmas parade.

Gift-giving part of chamber luncheon Advocate staff report Area businesspeople exchanged Christmas gifts at the Zachary Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn networking event Dec. 2 at the Americana YMCA in Zachary. A “white elephant” gift game was played, with each person receiving a gift. Lunch and Learn events are held monthly for chamber members and nonmembers, featuring a guest speaker, catered lunch and door prizes. Cost to attend is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. The next luncheon is slated for Jan. 6.

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Businessmen and women from around the greater Baton Rouge region attended a Christmas Lunch and Learn event hosted by the Zachary Chamber of Commerce at the Americana YMCA on Dec. 2. Attendees brought wrapped Christmas presents and exchanged gifts. The luncheon, a monthly networking event hosted by the chamber, was catered by Copper Mill Golf Club. Front row, from left, are Heather Prejean, chamber director; Theresa Payment, LaneRMC Foundation; Tanya Thigpen, Edward Jones; Terry Gomez, Edward Jones; Elida Alexander, E Federal Credit Union; Dani Mazzarella, Central Title & Closing; Amy Rodriguez, WS Promotions; and Julie McLin, Lane Regional Medical Center; and back row, Gwen Fuselier, Delta Financial; Teresa Webb, Lane Regional Medical Center; Carlos Turner, Ink It; Brad May, Inspired Media; Wayne Stoks, WS Promotions; Brent Fuselier, Delta Financial; Buck Spencer, All Star Automotive; Kate MacArthur, chamber executive director; Scott Devillier, Zachary Schools superintendent; and Damon Manning, Central Title & Closing.

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community EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE BOOKINGS The following Baker and Zachary residents were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office Nov. 24 through Dec. 2: BANKS, DARREN: 17, 1812 Hovey Ave., Baker, theft of a motor vehicle. BATTLEY, NORMAN: 36, 1115 Johnston St., Baker, domestic abuse battery. BOURRIAGUE, NICHOLAS: 21, 9667 Spike Ridge Ave., Zachary, simple battery.

CHOPIN, DOMINIQUE: 22, 5350 Groom St., Baker, burglary of an inhabited dwelling, simple criminal damage to property and theft. COOK, TERRY: 38, 3204 Singletary Drive, Baker, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, disobeying traffic control signals, littering prohibited and possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle. FRANKLIN, GREGORY: 41, 4307 Wimbish Drive, Baker, terrorizing. GRAY, DEIONTAE: 17, 1657 Groom Road, Baker, theft of a motor vehicle.

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ZACHARY POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from Nov. 25 through Dec. 3: BLACKMON, ANTHONY: 28, 4979 La. 19, No. 20, Zachary, damage to property. FERGUSON, CHELSEA: 25, 2624 Tom Drive, Slaughter, bench warrant for general speed law. FOREMAN, DANA: 27, 18224 Eric Drive, Zachary, bench warrant for issuing worthless checks. JOHNSON JR., ALVIN: 38, 3639 Truman St., Zachary, possession of marijuana. MOORE, PATRICK: 38, 19155 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, felony robbery, flight from an officer and simple battery. ROBERSON, KEITH: 24, 9493 Lemon Road,

Slaughter, bench warrant for general speed law. SINGLETON, DEANDRE: 22, 2500 Old Towne Drive, Zachary, bench warrants for possession of a dangerous substance, two counts theft, general speed law, driving under suspension, license plate light required and driver must be licensed. SPEARS, SEAN: 24, 10805 Riley St., Clinton, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. VESSEL, NATHANIEL: 31, 341 U.S. 61, Jackson, felony flight from an officer, theft by shoplifting and warrants for being a fugitive and failure to appear. WHITTINGTON, BENNETT: 25, 8945 Peterson Road, St. Francisville, resisting an officer. YOUNG, TERRY: 39, 6283 Greenwood Road, St. Francisville, theft and illegal possession of stolen things.

Advocate staff report The YMCA of the Capital Area’s 12th annual Angel Tree Giving Program is underway. Residents are invited to select an angel card from the Christmas tree at any Y location, including the Americana YMCA in Zachary. Each angel tag has the name and gender of a child and the gift they’d like to receive on Christmas. Residents can select a card and donate a gift prior to Dec. 18, so that volunteers can distribute the gifts to families in time for Christmas day. Also, donations to the YMCA of the Capital Area will be accepted for its Community Support Campaign, a fund used to provide scholarships to children, adults, families and seniors who need YMCA programs but are unable to afford them. For information, call Kristen Hogan at (225) 9230653, ext. 1104, or visit ymcabr.org.

BAKER POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the Baker Police Department from Nov. 25 through Dec. 2: CARTER, ESAIAS: 19, 3260 Adams St., Baker, aggravated assault. COLLINS, WILLIE: 28, 5442 McClelland Drive, Baton Rouge, domestic abuse battery. CRYER, WALLACE: 44, 2702 S. Magnolia Drive, Baker, simple assault, false imprisonment and fugitive through East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. DANIELS, CRYSTAL: 23, 5153 Baker Blvd., Baker, remanded through Baker City Court for falsifying a drug test. FLYNN, MICHELLE: 31, 9779 Spike Ridge Drive, Zachary, domestic abuse battery (child endangerment). FOREMAN, DANA: 27, 18224 Eric Drive, Zachary, fugitive through East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office and Zachary Police Department and bench warrants for failure to appear for speeding, two counts of safety belt use and failure to register vehicle. GALLOW, JOSHUA: 27, 7315 Colfax Drive, Baker, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of firearm with controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a firearm by a felon. GEORGE, STEVE: 36, 4300 Jefferson St., Baker, domestic abuse battery. HAYES, DERRICK: 38, 3630 Mission Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for simple assault and offensive or harassing phone calls. HULBERT, CODY: 32, 11044 Green-

crest Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for no license plate and failure to register vehicle. JARRELLS, JOSEPH: 28, 1134 Husband St., Baker, resisting an officer, remaining in place after being forbidden and disturbing the peace by public intoxication. JOHNSON, NAKEISHA: 28, 5442 McClelland Drive, Baton Rouge, domestic abuse battery and fugitive through East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. LANGFORD, DONALD: 31, 2507 S. Magnolia Drive, Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for ran stop sign, two counts of no driver’s license, display of plates, no proof of insurance in vehicle and safety belt use. PIERCE, GARY: 28, 3623 Sandy Drive, Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for speeding, no

proof of insurance in vehicle and display of plates. RILEY, JULIAN: 28, 6820 Laurel Hill Ave., Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for two headlights required, speeding and failure to signal when stopping. ROGERS, SHANNON: 43, 3360 Race St., Jackson, bench warrants for failure to appear for no proof of insurance in vehicle, driving under suspension/revocation, expired motor vehicle inspection and no license plate. SMITH, DANTE: 22, 1935 Alamanda Way, Riviera Beach, Florida, attempt (code modifier) and aggravated arson. STAMPLEY, DEVIN: 23, 5837 S. Sunset Hills Ave., Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for speeding and no insurance. TENNART, LEONARD: 26, 332

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TENNART, TRAVIS: 34, 5707 St. Gerard Ave., Baton Rouge, fugitive through East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office and bench warrants for failure to appear for open container in vehicle, driving under suspension and illegal

TINNIN, ERICA: 27, 1119 Shilo Drive, Apt. D, Baker, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of firearm with controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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The early bird registration rate of $25 will end Dec. 18 to attend the New Cardiovascular Horizons conference at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center on Jan. 23. From 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., co-chairmen Dr. Craig Walker, founder, president and medical director of Cardiovascular Institute of the South, and cardiologist Dr. Deepak Thekkoott, of Zachary, will host the conference, which will provide actionable clinical insights into the areas of cutting-edge interventions, new technology and education to support optimal outcomes for patients.

The schedule also includes: n 6:30 p.m.: Zachary native Christine Kershaw, a member of the worship team at Healing Place Church, will sing. n 6:40 p.m.: Children from BREC’s Tiny Step program will perform several holiday songs led by Tiny Steps director Becky Reeves. n 6:50 p.m.: Dancers from Children’s Moving Company will perform a short program. n 7 p.m.: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Children’s Choir, led by Molly Capone, will perform. n 7:15 p.m.: Rebekah Babin, a Zachary High student, will perform with her mother, Marlene Babin. n 7:20 p.m.: Twenty-three dancers from the Children’s Moving Company will perform a theatrical dance featuring ballet. n 7:40 p.m.: Northwestern Middle School choral director Cassidy Doherty will lead students in the eighth-grade advanced choir in “Alleluia Madrigal,� “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas� and “O Holy Night.� n 7:55 p.m.: Michelle Willis will perform several holiday-themed songs. n 8:05 p.m.: First Baptist Church choir will perform. n 8:30 p.m.: A Zachary High School choir performance, featuring Anna Johnson, director of Advocate file photo by STACY GILL choral music, will end the holiday performances in the gazebo.

Also, the conference will focus on state-of-the-art cardiology and advanced limb preservation techniques. Registration includes accreditation, breakfast, lunch and educational highlights. Advance tickets are $50 if purchased Dec. 18 through Jan. 15 and $100 at the door. To register or for information, visit ncvh.org/batonrouge.

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by emailing the time, date, location and a brief sentence explaining what your event is about to sgill@theadvocate.com. Feel free to send photographs from the event, as well, so we can share your holiday festivities with Zachary Advocate and Plainsman readers and the community. Have a question about how, when or where to send something? Call Stacy Gill at (225) 993-0066. Send news and events for Around Zachary to Stacy Gill at sgill@theadvocate.com by 3 p.m. Fridays or call (225) 993-0066.

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Broncos’ quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr., named 2015-16 Gatorade Louisiana Football Player of the Year, motivates the student body at Zachary High School on Friday, urging them to support the Broncos during their game against Parkway later that night.

Scott named Gatorade Player of the Year BY HOWARD ARCENEAUX Special to The Advocate

Zachary High’s Lindsey Scott Jr. has accumulated a nice collection of accolades during his stellar career, and now he can add the prestigious 2015-2016 Gatorade Louisiana Football Player of the Year to his list of honors. The 5-11, 205-pound senior quarterback has led the Broncos to a 13-1 record and a berth in the Class 5A state championship game against John Ehret on Saturday. Scott’s statistics “Good things happen are phenomenal: for people who work He’s passed for 2,789 hard, and I believe yards, completing that.” 154 of 241 attempts and 30 touchdowns. LINDSEY SCOTT JR., He’s rushed for 1,872 Gatorade Louisiana yards and 26 more Football Player of the Year touchdowns. In 2014, he was the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class 5A Outstanding Offensive Player and The Advocate’s All-Metro MVP. Scott, who has committed to Syracuse, credits his work ethic for his success. “What it tells me is I’m on the right track, and I need to keep working,” said Scott, the first Zachary player to win the award. “Good things happen for people who work hard, and I believe that.” Scott joins some elite company in winning the award. Texas A&M’s DeShawn Capers-Smith, who played quarterback for Warren Easton, won last year, and LSU running back Leonard Fournette, of St. Augustine, won in 2012 and 2013. Scott is eligible for the Gatorade National Player of the Year award, which will be announced later this month. The Gatorade award also factors in academics and community service. Scott has a 3.77 gradepoint average and is a member of the Zachary High Beta Club. He volunteers as a youth mentor as part of multiple community-service initiatives through his church. “Lindsey Scott is an outstanding athlete,” Catholic High coach Dale Weiner said in the Gatorade news release. “He hurts opponents with his running and his passing. They won a few down-tothe-wire games this season. I don’t think they win those without him.” The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross-country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track and field, and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. The selection process is administered by the Gatorade high school sports leadership team in partnership with USA Today, which work with top sport-specific experts and a media advisory board comprised of veteran prep sports journalists to determine the state winners in each sport.

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Zachary’s Terrell Turner leads the Broncos onto the field Friday prior to their semifinal game against Parkway.

Broncos to play John Ehret for 5A state championship

Zachary has a date with destiny. For the first time, the Zachary Broncos football team will play for a state championship.

The team heads to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Saturday. The Broncos, the second seed, will face ninth-seeded John Ehret High School for the Class 5A non-select state championship at 7 p.m., the final game of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s two weekends of championship football in the Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Prep Classic. On Friday, top-seeded Kentwood (13-0) will play No. 3 Haynesville (11-2) in the Class 1A final. Eighth-seeded Mangham (10-4) will face second-seeded Kinder (13-1) in the 2A final. Saturday, top-seeded Lutcher (131) will battle parish rival 15th-seeded St. James (11-2) ZACHARY SPORTS in the 3A final, and top-seeded Neville (13-0) HARCENEAUX@THEADVOCATE.COM will meet 14thseeded Karr (9-4) in the 4A contest before the ZacharyEhret matchup. Zachary coach David Brewerton has experienced the electric championship atmosphere before. In 1990, he played on the Catholic High team that finished as the Class 4A runner-up. As a coach, he led Livonia to the 3A final in 2013, the year prior to taking the reigns of the Broncos’ program. Zachary advanced to Saturday’s championship by overcoming a 20-13 halftime deficit with a second-half scoring blitz en route to a 41-27 victory over sixth-seeded Parkway in Bronco Stadium. Senior quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. provided the spark for the Broncos’ offense as it bounced back from three first-half turnovers and a blocked punt. Scott, who rushed for 265 yards, scored on runs of 24, 56 and 23 yards, and running back Terry Sullivan added 167 rushing yards and two touchdowns runs, including a 24-yarder that put the game out of reach in the fourth period. With an effective ground game, Scott threw only 14 passes, completing five for

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Parkway quarterback Keondre Wudtee is stopped at the 1-yard line by a host of Zachary defenders on Friday in Bronco Stadium. Zachary is playing for its first state championship Saturday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. 115 yards, including a 61-yard touchdown to Shyron White in the first half. “It shows that we’re going in the right direction and that we’re where we want to be,” Brewerton said after the game. “This community is great academically, and now we’re great football-wise. But we want to win this thing next week.” Zachary enters the game riding a 10game winning streak that includes earlier

playoff wins over Sulphur (54-32), Dutchtown (35-14) and Hahnville (55-27). John Ehret is one of Louisiana’s traditional football powerhouses, winning Class 4A state championships in 1981 and 1985. The school has had an impressive list of former greats, including receiver Reggie Wayne, former quarterback Kordell Stewart and äSee ARCENEAUX, page 2H

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Zachary running back Terry Sullivan breaks through the middle as he runs the ball against Parkway on Friday, Dec. 4.

Zachary’s Douglas Coleman runs back a punt return on Friday during the semifinal game against Parkway in Bronco Stadium.

Zachary quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. drops back to pass against Parkway during a Class 5A semifinal matchup. On Saturday, Scott and the Broncos will play for their first 5A state championship title in New Orleans.

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Zachary receiver Trea Shropshire has the ball knocked away after catching a pass and attempting to run to the end zone Friday against Parkway. The Broncos won, advancing to their first state championship on Saturday in the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

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defensive lineman Drake Nevis. After losing their first game of the season, the Patriots are 12-2, with eight straight victories including playoff triumphs over East Ascension (39-7), Live Oak (25-2), Ponchatoula (34-7) and Mandeville (7-6). During that win streak, the Ehret defense has averaged giving up just over six points a game, and for the season, the Patriots’ have given up an average of 9.8 points a contest with three shutouts. The defense gave up minus-34 yards rushing and sacked Mandeville’s quarterback seven times. Head coach Corey Lambert has been at Ehret for 16 years, and his team plays a two-back spread offense and basic 3-4 or 5-2 multiple defenses. Offensively, the Patriots are led by quarterback Travis Mumphry and running backs Tyron Williams and

After playing for the Class 5A state championship on Saturday, several Zachary Broncos will play in the 2015 U.S. Army Red Stick Bowl on Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. in Olympia Stadium. Wide receiver Douglas Coleman, linebacker Tywan Beardon, running back Terry Sullivan and

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Parkway running back C.J. Morgan-Walker is chased by Zachary defender Donavan Perkins in the backfield as he tries to gain yardage Friday.

tight end Cameron Carrier will play for the Rattlers squad. Also on the Rattlers is Northeast defensive back Marqueon Minor. Zachary High assistant coach Chris Carrier will coach the Rattlers’ defensive backs. Send sports news, photos and stats to Howard Arceneaux at harceneaux@ theadvocate.com.

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