Malayantiger Tanvir joinsBaton RougeZoo
BY ELLYN COUVILLION Staff writer
BatonRouge Zoo will soon be getting anew tiger named Tanvir —nicknamed “Tan”—from the TulsaZoo, the Oklahoma zoo said in aFacebook post Nov.12..
BREC’sBaton Rouge Zoo sharedthe announcement from Tulsa on itsown Facebook page
The15-year-old Malayantiger,Tan, previously arrived at his Tulsa home on abreeding recommendation, “but was not compatible with ourfemale tiger,Ava,”the Tulsa Zoo said.
“With the birth of our five cubs, morespace is
needed, so we worked collaboratively with BatonRouge and AZA’s(Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan to ensure Tanhas an amazing new home,” theTulsa Zoo said.
No timeline was given for Tan’sarrival.The Baton RougeZoo currentlyhas twoother Malayantigers and one Sumatran tiger. The zoo hada fourth tiger,Intan, but he washumanely euthanizedat21years old last summer after being treated for age-related ailments.
“If youwish to say farewell, visit the Helmerich tiger exhibit in the Lost Kingdom at the Tulsa Zoo,” thezoo told its visitors.
BY OLIVIA MCCLURE
Contributing writer
Off Old Scenic Highwayinthe
northern reaches of Zachary city limits is anarrow,crumbling, dead-end road called Shellmire Lane. People who live there pled with the City Council Nov.12to makerepairs —aproject officials said they’re open to but that could be complicated by several issues, including questions about who owns the road and the potentially lengthyprocess of acquiringa right of wayfrom residents. Shellmire Lane is among ahandful of roads in Zachary with unclear ownership. The situation creates headaches when repairs need to be made.
“Webelieve that it’s an East Baton Rouge Parish road,” said City Attorney John Hopewell.
But there are longstanding disagreements between Zachary and East Baton Rouge Parish about road ownership andmaintenance responsibilities.
“This hasbeen aback-and-forth issue since 1992 with the parish,” said Mayor David McDavid. “The parish denies it’stheir road. Ican tell you that right now forafact.”
Asimilarissue came up about ayear ago whenalarge hole had to be fixed on W.J. Wicker Road, another route Zachary leaders believe to be owned by the parish. In the end, the two entities both contributedresources to getthe job done.
In thecase of ShellmireLane, residents said they don’tcare who ownsthe road or performs the repairs. They just want asolution.
Afew of them spoke to the council, describing rocky road conditions and drainage problems that result in snake-infested floodwaters whenever it rains.
ZHSwrestlers wininmeetwithSt. Amant, Catholic
The Zachary High wrestlingteam on Nov.13hosted theSt. Amant Gators and Catholic Bears in ameet at theZHS gym Coach Ben McHugh’s 2024-25ZHS wrestling team put in astrongteam per-
formance as he welcomes 47 returners from last year team. The ZHS team alsohas 13 girls wrestling this year to fill all 12 weight classes. The ZHS girls return four from last year’steam including a state champion.
The Broncos recorded wins over the Gators (4335) and the Catholic Bears (40-32). One of the referees for thematches was former Bronco wrestling coach J.P
“Please, please, please, Iplead with you all —help us,” said Ledoris Allen, alongtime Shellmire Lane resident. “I don’tknow what else to do.”
Allen said repairshavebeen needed formanyyears, and the issue of who ownsithas always created aroadblock. Long ago, her father and some neighbors decided it waseasiest to simply do the maintenance work themselves.
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Tanvir,a 15-year-old male Malayantiger,ismoving to the Baton RougeZoo, as partofconservation
tiger will not be on public display, the zoosaid.
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Pierre who still works with the Broncos Kids Club.
Against the Gators, individual winners for the Broncos were Landon Blackwell (106 pounds), Andrew Shelton (120 pounds), Gavyn Meadows (126 pounds), Eli Roberts (132 pounds), Matt Umali (138 pounds), Cordell Blanks (144 pounds), Talan Ard (150 pounds) and Kale Messer (215 pounds).
Pins were recorded by five Broncos —Blackwell, Shelton, Meadows, Umali and Blanks.
The Bears did not fare much better against the Broncos as ZHS had individual winners at 106 pounds, Blackwell; 113 pounds, Shelton; 138 pounds, Umali; 144 pounds, Blanks; 150, Ard; 165 pounds, Tyson Breda; 190 pounds, Tyrie Butler; and 215 pounds, Messer
Scoring pin-fall victories over the Bears were Shelton, Messer,Butler,Breda and Blanks.
McHugh indicated that as Breda was aplacer at state last year “if he continues to work, he has an opportunity to win achampionship.”
“Tommy (Prochaska of Catholic) and Ischeduled this dual meet over the summer and St. Amant asked to join so this is one of the biggest tri-meets in the state this early,” McHugh relayed.
He further stated that “this meet has three full teams of wrestlers from high-level programs in the Baton Rouge area that will establish seeds at the State tournament.”
Though he will gain additional wrestlers after football season, McHugh indicated that he currently has 65 wrestlers in the building. McHugh said the team has “10 seniors ready to rolland seven starters for the varsity that have been members since kids club.”
Tyson Breda is the sole returning point scorer at state who will likelywrestle 157 pounds or 165 pounds.
McHugh also heaped high praiseonthe team leader and two-time team captain, as voted by the wrestlers, Matt Umali.
“He runs warmups, he runs weigh-ins and he is likeanother coach out there,” McHugh said. McHugh is excited for the year and this team. He indicated that “they love to wrestle, love the sport, watched
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the U.S. team trials and are just ate up with the sport.” Their love of the sport will be challenged as McHugh indicated they will compete in 17 tournaments over the course of this year’sseason. This will include six junior varsity tournamentsand six freshman tournaments.
ZHS also hosted the 2024 Kickoff at the Corral for junior varsity and freshman wrestlers on Nov.16. McHugh highlighted wrestlers senior Gavyn Meadows and junior Eli Roberts as two with high expectations for this year that could open some eyes. When askedabout young wrestlers that could make an impact McHugh identified freshmanCollin Allbritton, who was atwo-time middle school state champion. He justfinishedfreshmanfootball whereheplays linebacker, andMcHugh anticipatesthat he will wrestle at 170 pounds.Hewill be joinedby14other freshman football players.McHugh wantsmorefootball players and notes that“the three highest paid NFL offensive linemenwereall wrestlers.”
Former state champion wrestler and ZHS football coach David Brewerton would agree.
It’snot always the big guys though as McHugh stressed the importance of junior Landon Blackwell at 106 pounds who generally leads the team in the initial matches. “He beat cancer in middle school, had reconstructive surgery on his abdomen and rib cage and is an absolute beast on the mat,” McHugh said. Key upcoming dates for the ZHS wrestlers in 2024 include hosting the 15th annual Big Horse Open at the ZHS gym on Dec. 14 that will include both boys and girls wrestling. This is an incredible experience with wrestlers in both gyms and competition from around Louisiana and out of state. Shortly thereafter,from Dec. 27-28 the 2024 Louisiana Public School Championships will be held at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Major dates for the 2025 portion of the season are the 52nd Louisiana Classic (Jan. 17-18) at Lamar-Dixon, City Championships (Jan. 31-Feb. 1) at Lamar-Dixon and the LHSAA State Championships (Feb. 14-15) in Bossier Warren Brady covers sports for The Plainsman. He can be contactedat zachary@theadvocate com.
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Race/LA/Zachary/ZacharyCharityLeagueChasingSanta5K. Email zacharycharityleague@gmail. com with questions. The 5K is achip timed event. Finishers will receive aChristmas ornament medal. Runners in the 5K may also participate in the half-mile run for no extra fee. Strollers are welcome The race startsand ends at Zachary High School. Stay for the Zachary Christmas Parade at 10 a.m. The family-friendly event raises funds for Zachary Charity League. Race proceeds go toward scholarships, teacher grants and the Snack Packs 4Kids program, which provides healthy snacks over the weekend for children living in food-insecurehomes. The race route passes by five of Zachary’sseven schools, whichare the heart of the league.
Free diabetesscreenings
In observance of Diabetes AwarenessMonth, Lane Family Practice, 2335 Church St., in Zachary will offer free diabetes screening exams from 9a.m. to noon Thursday,Nov.21. No appointments are needed Exams include diabetic retinal eye scans conducted by Williamson Eye Center waist circumference risk, blood pressure reading and aglucose finger-stick check Participants will receive a gift as well as nutrition and healthy eating facts
Woman’s Hospital will have its mobile mammography coach at LPG Baker 6516 E. Myrtle Ave., in Baker,onNov.27. Call (225) 774-9486 to schedule. Physician’s orders are required andappointmentsare strongly encouraged.
Lane services available FLU SHOTS: LaneRx, located infrontofthe hospital at 6400 MainSt., Zachary,is offeringfree walk-in flu shots Monday to Friday from 9a.m. to 7p.m., and Saturday from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Thevaccinations are free with most insurance plans. Thestandard Fluzone,for ages 6months to 64 years, is $32 for cash pay,and theFluzone High Dose for ages 65 and older is $92 for cash. Forinformation, call(225) 658-4022. Save thedate Nov.23: 9a.m.to1p.m., Zachary Farmers Market Holiday Kickoff. Theday will includedrawingsfor Market Money and will celebrate Thanksgiving, football games and Christmas shopping Dec. 13: 6p.m.to9p.m., Christmasinthe Village andMistletoe Holiday ShoppingMarket Dec. 14: 9a.m.tonoon Farmers MarketMistletoe Holiday ShoppingMarket. Dec. 21: 9a.m.to1p.m., Stocking Stuffer Saturday at the Farmers Market.
Send news and events for the Zachary area to zachary@theadvocate com by noon Friday or call (225) 388-0731.
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The Broncos warmup before the Catholic and St.Amant tri meet.
The following people were booked into EastBaton Rouge Parish Prison or issued asummons by the Zachary Police Department from Nov.7-13:
DERRICK BAILEY: 45; 17327 Truth Drive, Baton Rouge; driver license suspension,no license plate, no insurance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession Schedule 1, possession/distribution manufacturing Schedule II, possession of legend drug prohibited
RUSTY BISHOP: 43; 10755 Peairs Road, Zachary; fugitive warrant through EastBaton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office
COREY BROWN: 29; 9554 Spike Ridge Ave., Zachary,attempt-
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“It was well maintainedby those men with shovels because every time we came forth to try to get help, nobodywanted to help us,” she said. “Wepay our East Baton Rouge Parish taxes, we get abill from City of Zachary, andit’sjust going back and forth. It’stothe place now you can’teven hardly drive your car out there.” McDavid was sympathetic to the residents’ concerns.
“There’supto14, 15 homes in that area if Icounted them correctly. Iknow that there’s room for other development in that area also,” he said. “These are citizens of Zachary that live here,shop here, vote here,sendtheir kids to school here.”
Councilwoman Brandy Westmoreland,whose districtincludes Shellmire Lane,agreed.
“If there’smoney to be allocated to get it fixed, Ithink that’sthe best solution,” she said.
McDavidconfirmed that
ed second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instruments, carjacking, aggravated assault with afirearm, and simple criminal damage to property
JALEN BROWN: 18; 18047 Ira Babin Road, Prairieville; hitand-run
REG’QUANTAY BUTLER: 21; 339 Mercier Ave., Pass Christian, Mississippi; illegal possession of stolen firearms
JONIREA CUMMINGS: 18; 5116 Highland Road. Apt.87, Baton Rouge; possession of marijuana, improper laneusage, windowtint
COURTNEY GLOSUP: 32; 4216 Treuil Road, Port Allen;contributing tothe delinquency
the city has some road repair funds available. Basic supplies for an overlay would cost an estimated $200,000 andrequire the council’sOK, McDavid said. The city also would need to pay for other things, like expert studies and drainage upgrades, that aren’tincluded in that estimate.
“The problem in that area is there’salot of things we’ve got tolook at,” McDavidsaid. But he quickly added that hebelieves “it’s doable.”
Because Shellmire Lane issonarrow, the city likely will need to acquire additional land so it can be widened and brought up to current standards. If residents aren’twillingtodonatea rightofway,the city may have to buy it from them aprocess that could prove expensive and time-consuming.
Council members noted that right of way issues have slowedlong-awaitedwork onMacHost Road through theparish-funded MoveBR program
McDavid assured theresidentsthat something will be
of juveniles TREVOHN GREEN: 22; 13189 Gross Road, Clinton; taillights required, driving under suspension, simple possession Schedule I
STEPHAN JUAREZ: 33; 531 Bonarbridge Drive, Baton Rouge; twocounts of failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants
BRANDON ROBERTSON: 32; 16424 Webster Drive, Baton Rouge; theft
KEDRICK SINGLETON: 48; 991
W. Plains-Port Hudson Road, Zachary; simple battery
TIRON TURNER: 28; 18733 Samuels Road, Apt. 253, Zachary; criminal mischief
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“I want to let y’all know the buck stops here with me,” he said. “We’re goingtolookat this heavily and start working on it, getting numbers together.But the main thing right now before we start on it is the right of way.I’ll get with my legal team to see what we’ve got to do.”
Hopewell cautionedthe mayorand council members that, if they move forward withrepairs on Shellmire Lane, they should be prepared to take ownership of the road from the parish along with any potentially unknown problems that might come with it.
“If you go and do the engineering work and you’re ready to do it and you call city-parish and say,‘Hey, we want to take this road,’ cityparish is probably going to say,‘Knock yourself out. Tell us where to sign.’Sowe’re notgoing to seeany fight there,” he said. “But you’re goingtohavetounderstand that when we do this, it’sgoing to be expensive. There’s going to have to be agreat amount of administrative work.”
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