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Stacy Gill
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Post-Santa syndrome settles in I don’t know about you, but after the holidays, I go into a deep, blue funk of sorts. It’s sort of like a holiday hangover. Not a true hangover, mind you, caused from imbibing too many spirits, but a holiday emotional zapper that leaves you listless, empty of anticipation and longing for the next festive event to plan, decorate and shop for. There are no more Christmas commercials jingling bells in the background and no songs about Santa shimmying down the chimney to get you in the holiday spirit. Even the mistletoe has died. No, what we’re left with is facing another year’s worth of resolutions we know we won’t keep. Perhaps it’s because the anticipation and hurry and flurry of the holidays are over. Sort of like post-vacation blues, which really exists. I know I’m not the only one who suffers from postSanta syndrome. There’s a lull at the beginning of a new year, and it’s a while before the next festive holiday event comes around. I’d like to know how you beat PSS, or post-Santa syndrome, by sending your beat-the-holiday-blues tips to me so I can share with our readers. Email me at sgill@theadvocate.com.
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Leadership North is the leadership development program for the north Baton Rouge region. The Zachary Chamber of Commerce hosts the program with assistance from the Louisiana Department of Economic Development and LSU Agricultural Center. Participation in the program is open to anyone living or working in Baton Rouge, Baker, Central or Zachary and communities in East and West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee parishes äSee GILL, page 6G
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The Zachary Community School Board honored several district retirees at its Dec. 16 meeting. Combined, the retirees worked more than 120 years in education. Superintendent Scott Devillier said he was happy for the district employees but sad to see them go. “It’s a bittersweet time,” Devillier said. Receiving plaques from School Board members were Cynthia Myers, principal; Cornell Smart, janitor; and Mamie Thornton, food service technician. Retiree Deborah Haynes, a counselor, was unable to attend the meeting. Myers retired Dec. 19 as principal from Zachary Early Learning Center. She was named head of the prekindergarten school when it first opened in 2010. Myers began her career in the Zachary school district as assistant principal at Northwestern Elementary School when it housed the pre-kindergarten students. Devillier first announced Myers’ retirement in November at a pep rally celebrating the district’s 10 years with a No. 1 school rating. “Mrs. Myers was a wonderful administrator who loved children. I wish my friend a happy retirement. The ZCSB family will miss her,” Devillier said. Several Zachary Early Learning teachers were in attendance to witness Myers’ recognition along with the school’s Assistant Principal Angela Cassard. Martha Davis, principal of Northwestern Elementary, will remain in her position but also oversee the pre-K center in a dualprincipal role. Myers received a commemorative plaque for her äSee RETIREES, page 2G
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Zachary Early Learning Center Principal Cynthia Myers, left, has retired from the Zachary Community School District. Myers is honored Dec. 16 by the School Board and member Sharon Samuel for her years at the pre-kindergarten and for serving as assistant principal at Northwestern Elementary School. Myers’ retirement was effective Dec. 19.
Cornell Smart, left, a janitor at Copper Mill Elementary Mamie Thornton, left, receives an honor from Kenneth Mackie School, thanks Zachary School Board member Gaynell and the Zachary Community School Board on Dec. 16 for her Young for a plaque he received Dec. 16 recognizing his 11 years as a food service technician at Zachary High School. years of service in the Zachary school district.
Director looks at city’s economic future BY STACY GILL
sgill@theadvocate.com Kate MacArthur serves in a dual capacity as both economic development director for the city of Zachary and the Zachary Chamber of Commerce. MacArthur’s job for both entities — to recruit and retain commercial, industrial and retail businesses into the Zachary area — has been a busy one since she took on the positions in 2012. Besides attracting new commerce, MacArthur places an emphasis on workforce de-
velopment and cultivating development-ready sites such as industrial, professional headquarters, and research and development sites. The future, she says, is built on creating new capital investment and good-paying jobs for Zachary residents. “When you look at the population from 1980 to 2014, Zachary is one of the fastest-growing cities in Louisiana, so we need to have someone steering growth and attracting the businesses we want and need, though the two don’t always go hand in hand,” said MacArthur.
In 2014, more than 40 people inquired about opening a business in Zachary, though it may take up to three years from the first inquiry to the time a business opens. MacArthur’s focus is a balancing act of promoting more commercial growth and supporting the growth of more rooftops. Retail and service businesses are examining rooftop and traffic counts when evaluating their next location. Expanding existing businesses and attracting new ones are the smart way to stimulate economic growth, not by build-
ing more neighborhoods. Otherwise, a strain is put upon infrastructure, MacArthur said. “Fortunately, over the last few years, Zachary has done well with expanding roads and utilities by envisioning the city’s future needs, as infrastructure is vital to the attraction of businesses and residents,” MacArthur said. “It’s a double-edged sword, but the Advocate staff photo by STACY GILL key is determining what businesses are demanding versus Kate MacArthur provids an what the city and residents are update on businesses, the lowilling to give in return. I have cal economy and what’s coming in 2015 at a December äSee ECONOMIC, page 6G Zachary Rotary club meeting.
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December’s star students
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Zachary’s Rollins Place Elementary School’s December Star Students first row from left, are Haden Spinks, Cole Fudge, Kaleb Raffety, Annanicole Gonzales, Ian Jack, Landry Gleason, Alexander Dunn, Zaccary Sargent, Brandon Boyd, Ally Brown and Karley Cline; second row, Vianne Elkins, Eva Godbold, Ryan Collier, Lola Granger, Trey’viona Parker, Boston Bentley, Monica McDowell, Benson Frost, Braeden White, Kie’ayla Hamilton, Marley James, Camryn Greene and Kaiden Martin; and third row, Cameron Collor, Symon Joseph, Maggie Thompson, Da’Mijay Brumfield, John Bradley, Charlie Daigle, Xavier Ferguson, Will Nelson, Kassidy Hall, Allisyn Palmer, Larry West, Quentin Maughan, Ken’Jaylen Nixon, Assistant Principal Kelli Day and Caidan Wiltz.
Steen retires from Bank of Zachary Advocate staff report After 35 years of service, Laura Steen has retired from the Bank of Zachary, a news release said. “It is with much sadness we announce the retirement of our Chief Administrative Officer Laura Steen,� said President and CEO Preston L. Kennedy. “She has rendered valuable service to the Bank of Zachary and has been a tremendous ambassador in the community.� Steen was honored Dec. 13
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Continued from page 1G years of service from outgoing School Board member Sharon Samuel. Smart worked 10 years at Copper Mill Elementary but has worked more than 23 years at area schools. Smart, who lives in Simmesport, made the drive every day to Zachary to work at Copper Mill, Devillier said. Once, during a heavy rainfall, Smart and his wife drove from Simmesport to check on the school in the middle of the night, officials said. “That’s what kind of person he is. He is a fine man,� Devillier said. Copper Mill Principal Keisha Thomas said she was grateful for Smart, who “willingly helped out with whatever he could.� “We thank you for that,� Thomas said. An emotional Smart received his plaque from School Board
during the annual Bank of Zachary Christmas Party. A native of McComb, Mississippi, Steen spent her formative years in New Orleans, joining the Bank of Zachary staff in 1979. She and her Steen husband, Will, have been residents of Zachary for 36 years. They have a daughter, Rachel, and three granddaughters. A
member Gaynell Young. Retiree Mamie Thornton was honored for her 11 years as a food service technician at Zachary High School. Thornton worked more than 28 years “serving children.� She was awarded by outgoing School Board member Kenneth Mackie. Haynes spent the past 11
past president of the Zachary Chamber of Commerce, Steen was inducted into the Chamber’s Hall of Distinction in 2009 and honored as Rotary’s Zachary Citizen of the Year in 2012. A volunteer for numerous community projects, Steen is a founding member of Foundation Assisting Zachary Education and serves on the board of directors of the Regional Veterans Park Association. For information, call (225) 654-2701 or visit www. bankofzachary.com.
years of her more than 31 years in education in the Zachary school district. She was hired in 2003 when the district gained independence from East Baton Rouge Parish, officials said. Haynes worked as a counselor guiding children at Zachary Elementary, Copper Mill and Port Hudson Career Academy.
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Dr. Lea joins Zachary Family Practice Advocate staff report Dr. Amanda Lea, formerly of OLOL Physician Group, has joined the staff of Zachary Family Practice, according to a news release. Originally from Grenada, Mississippi, Lea earned her doctor of osteopathy deLea gree at Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscienc-
es in Kansas City, Missouri, and completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Lea is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine and is a certified medical examiner. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Internists. Lea lives in Zachary with her husband, Joshua, and their children Madison, 7, Nash, 4, and Sadie Kate, 2.
In her free time, Lea said she enjoys running and spending time with her family. “I chose internal medicine because I love adult medicine and making an impact by treating and serving in patients’ lives,� Lea said. “I’m very excited about joining an excellent group of respected physicians in Zachary and impacting the growing health care community at Lane.� Call Zachary Family Practice, 2335 Church St., at (225) 654-3607.
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Gathering Dec. 7 at the YMCA of the Capital Area’s staff recognition dinner, from left, are Joe Capece, executive director, Southside YMCA; Don Clark, group executive director, Americana YMCA and A.C. Lewis YMCA; Eddrick Martin, executive director, Baranco Clark YMCA; Ronald Smith, executive director, ExxonMobil YMCA; Ronnie Walters, tennis director, Paula G. Manship YMCA; Debbie Jacobs, human resource director, YMCA of the Capital Area; and Bob Jacobs, President/CEO, YMCA of the Capital Area.
Don Clark, left, group executive director at the Americana YMCA and A.C. Lewis YMCA, with Bob Jacobs, president/ CEO, YMCA of the Capital Area, who presented Clark’s service pin at the annual staff recognition dinner Dec. 7. Clark is a resident of Zachary.
Y awards staff at annual dinner Advocate staff report More than 248 staff members from all nine YMCA of the Capital Area branch locations gathered Dec. 7 for the Y’s annual staff recognition dinner. During the dinner, Bob Jacobs, YMCA president/CEO, distributed awards to staff members who embodied the Y’s core principles of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility throughout the past year, according to a news release. Anthony Richardson and Terrell Jordan each received the Fred McCord Scholarship award, a $1,000 scholarship for continuing education. Barbara Dalcourt, Carol Falgout, Corey Rodney and Brittany Royal were recognized as
Tammie Taylor Service Ambassadors of the Year. Courtney Guillen was awarded Staff Associate of the Year, and Kevin Broussard and Jonathan Lee were named Directors of the Year. The Y bestowed service pins to 40 employees for a combined total of 340 years of service to the YMCA. Receiving service pins were Don Clark, 35 years; Connie David, 20 years; Develyn Holden and Eddrick Martin, 15 years; Martha Beckwith, McKinley Breckenridge, Adrian Brumfield, Joe Capece, Rebecca Decoteau, Susan Kocke, Nancy Kuhlmeier and Harry Smith, 10 years; and Chiwani Davis, Joshua Franklin, Angela Greenman, Jessica Huckaby, Angela LeB-
lanc, Sara Ryle, Heather Shaw, Al Smith and Cory Sperier, five years. Clark, a Zachary resident, is the group executive director of the Americana YMCA in Zachary, which opened in August 2013, as well as the A.C. Lewis
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Zachary Manor celebrates holidays with open house Advocate staff report Zachary Manor, a nursing and rehabilitation center at 6161 Main St., held an open house Dec. 11 for its residents and their families to celebrate the holidays. Staff prepared and served the residents and their families a holiday meal and offered photo keepsakes of the event. To learn more about Zachary Manor, call (225) 654-6893.
Zachary Manor nursing home and rehabilitation center staff celebrate the holidays with residents and their families at an open house event Dec. 11. Front, from left, are Twysha Hills, Joyce Young, Patricia West and Dawn Galloway; and standing, Kristen Broussard; Ron Pennington; Tara Shorts; Joy Russo, administrator; Diatania Scott-Paul, director of nursing; Liz Cummings; Lawanda Joseph and Wanda McKinsey.
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Dawn Galloway, wound care nurse at Zachary Manor, serves residents Dec. 11 at an open house event for residents and their families. ABOVE: Zachary Manor resident Gerald Kimble, with daughters Leslie Crochet and Karen Herron. TOP RIGHT: From left, Zachary Manor staff Wanda McKinsey, supervisor of housekeeping; Diatania Scott-Paul, director of nursing; and Joyce Young, social services director. BOTTOM RIGHT: Resident Martha Dunn, center, with her daughters Christie Stuart and Kay Chauvin, at the Zachary Manor open house event Dec. 11. The staff prepared and served a holiday meal and provided photograph keepsakes for the families.
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BAKER POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the Baker Police Department from Dec. 19-23.
ARBUTHNOT, GERALD: 25, 1120 Sherron Ave., Apt. 2, Baker, simple battery, disturbing the peace, bench warrants for failure to appear for two counts motor vehicle inspection. BATISTE, TERRENCE: 25, 9236 Cedar Court, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for first offense driving while intoxicated. BELL, VANTAR: 32, 3560 White Haven Drive, Zachary, bench warrants for failure to appear for speeding and expired motor vehicle inspection. BROWN, MACQAEL: 23, 4300 Burgess Drive, Baker, remand through Baker City Court for sale/possession of controlled substances. CHAPMAN, TREVIS: 34, 3352 Grant St., Baker, domestic abuse battery. CHOPIN, DOMINIQUE: 22, 5350 Groom Road, Apt. 77, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for attempt sale/possession of controlled substances. COLEMAN, LARRY: 29, 12753 Plank Road, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for safety belt use. GRAYER, EUGENE: 49, 2305 McHugh Road, Baker, dog fighting, training/possession of dogs
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Ivy Cutrer, left, director of the West Feliciana Parish Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council, is seen with longtime friend and law enforcement colleague, Zachary Police Chief David McDavid, at an appreciation dinner in St. Francisville in December. McDavid was a guest at the dinner, which honored people and organizations for assisting the Drug and Alcohol Council over the past year. McDavid was asked to speak to children in the West Feliciana school district in 2014 on the dangers of alcohol and drugs. Cutrer and McDavid served together on the Delta Narcotics Task Force when Cutrer worked for the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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As the new East Feliciana Parish Assistant Extension Agent, Leanna Cupit’s job is to educate people about what 4-H means and does. Cupit, who began her new job Dec. 1, says even though it’s well into the school year, it doesn’t matter, because there are plenty of remaining 4-H activities, clubs and events for members to participate in. “I’m on a mission to recruit as many 4-H members and volunteers as possible,” Cupit said. “In order to do that, I need community stakeholders, parents, businesses, business owners and organizations to get on board.” Cupit said she believes edu-
cation about 4-H is lacking and people don’t understand or know why they need to support the program. According to research findings from a Tufts University study titled “4-H Study of Positive Youth Development,” 4-H youth, when compared to their non-4-H peers, were nearly four times more likely to contribute to their communities; twice as likely to pursue healthful behaviors; and two times more likely to engage in science, technology, engineering and math during nonschool hours. Cupit’s goal is to educate the public, not just students, even if it means passing out information at the Clinton and Jackson community markets on the weekends, which she plans to do
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the EBR Sheriff’s Office from Dec. 12 - 29. BELL, VANTAR: 32, 3560 White Haven Drive, Zachary, driving while intoxicated and reckless opera-
ALEXANDER, ROYCE: 62, 1673 McHugh Road, Baker, simple battery of a juvenile. BROWN, JASTON: 25, 4828 Old Slaughter Road, Zachary, simple criminal damage to property, criminal trespassing and reckless operation. GRANGER, TERI: 47, 6443 Donnie Drive, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft of
ter helps to develop educational programs that are interactive and attractive to youth. Those programs have included promoting literacy among young children who may not have access to books; engaging in community service and service learning; exploring Louisiana wetlands; engaging in character development initiatives; getting involved in ATV safety; entering exhibits in AgMagic at the state fair; learning life skills through the 4-H Textile and Apparel Education Program; attending financial boot camp; entering the Great American Seafood Cook-off: 4-H Edition; and engaging in the 4-H Smart Bodies, Fit4theFuture or Live Your Financial Experience programs, to name a few.
tion of a vehicle. BRECHEEN, DYLAN: 21, 9243 Arleen Ave., Zachary, theft. CHOPIN, DOMINIQUE: 22, 5350 Groom Road, Apt 77, Baker, possession of marijuana. COLEMAN, LAMAR: 53, 16055 Samuel Road, Zachary, domestic
abuse battery and stalking. JOHNSON, HELEN: 52, 239 E. Flanacher Road, Zachary, theft of goods and entry/remaining after forbidden. RILEY JR., JAMES: 34, 2567 Old Towne Road, Zachary, improper telephone communication.
Spanish instructor named elementary teacher of year Advocate staff report
Spanish teacher Crystal London is Zachary Elementary School’s 2015 Teacher of the Year. London also has been named the Zachary Community School District’s Teacher of the Year. “We are extremely proud of her,” Zachary El- London ementary Principal Dewey Davis said.
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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 Dec. 19-25.
with 4-H members. She is even making a pitch to area 4-H alumni to get involved. As a former science and agriculture teacher in East and West Feliciana schools for five years before taking on the role of 4-H agent with the LSU AgCenter, Cupit believes there is a common misconception that 4-H is just about livestock shows and agriculture. “It’s about so much more than that. The 4-H program builds leadership and plays a vital role in youth development, helping to mold children and teens by providing positive participation in a variety of programs,” Cupit said. Louisiana’s 4-H program has more than 225,000 participants, and the LSU Agricultural Cen-
flight from an officer, careless operation, no driver’s license on person, no proof of insurance, ran red light and failure to signal. MOORE, KABRELL: 26, 2905 N. Magnolia St., Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for two headlights required and no driver’s license. PHILLIPS, DOMINIQUE: 19, 1520 N. 24th St., Baton Rouge, illegal possession of stolen things and obstruction of justice. ROBERTSON, STEPHANIE: 39, 7020 Villere Drive, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for expired motor vehicle inspection. SANCHEZ, CASEY: 22, 312 Ray Weiland Drive, Apt. B, Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for domestic abuse battery, disturbing the peace by fistic encounter, simple battery and domestic abuse battery. STADEN, DELNITHA: 32, 3386 Camelia St., Zachary, bench warrants for failure to appear for expired motor vehicle inspection, child seat restraints and driving under suspension/revocation. STIRGUS, KESHIA: 26, 1120 Sherron Ave., Apt. 2, Baker, simple battery and disturbing the peace by fistic encounter. THOMAS, JOSHUA: 30, 719 E. Harding St., Destrehan, obscenity and disturbing the peace. WILLIAMS, III, ALVIN: 37, 24551 Plank Road, Slaughter, simple battery and disturbing the peace.
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for fighting and possession of firearm by convicted felon. GREEN, ERIC: 36, 7170 Greenwell St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for domestic abuse battery. GRIFFIN, UNIQUE: 18, 3270 Adams St., Baker, illegal possession of stolen things and obstruction of justice. HAILEY, JENNIFER: 30, 8265 McCelland Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for two counts driving under suspension/revocation, turn signals required, motor vehicle inspection sticker violation and expired license plate. HAILEY, KAREN: 49, 11567 Core Lane, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for simple battery. HALL, SHEMEKA: 35, 5546 Banyan Trace, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for no insurance, two counts driving under suspension/revocation, failure to register vehicle, following too close and expired license plate. HAYES, TOYA: 42, 5116 E. Brookstown Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft. LEDUFF, III, RONNIE: 28, 1907 Debra Drive, Baker, simple battery, disturbing the peace and bench warrant for failure to appear for simple battery. LEJUNE, NATASHA: 31, 9017 Dottie Lee Drive, Zachary, aggravated
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First class of machinists graduates from BRCC’s Jackson campus BY STACY GILL
sgill@theadvocate.com Baton Rouge Community College’s Jackson campus marked a recent milestone when it graduated six students from its first class of machinists Dec. 17. Five men and one woman were fêted at a ceremony celebrating the completion of a four-month industry course geared toward fulfilling a growing need for skilled workers in East and West Feliciana parishes. “Businesses are hungry for trained and skilled workers,” said BRCC’s Johnny Arceneaux, director of workforce solutions and workforce development in East and West Feliciana. The three-day-a-week program gained attention from area businesses, industry and organizations in both parishes. “We don’t have a large trained workforce in this area, so we’re glad to help out,” said Jon Craft, of Anvil Attachments in Slaughter. “There is a real shortage of machinists and welders in this area, but we need other businesses and industries to join us in getting local people trained and hired to help jump-start our local economy.” Anvil Attachments hired two of the students part time and paid a day’s wages while they were still enrolled in the class. Graduate Tanya Kennedy, of Slaughter, a nurse of nearly 20 years, quit the medical field to try her hand at something new. “She aced the math test, so we’re putting her on the computerized machinery,” Craft said of his new employee. Cajun Valve hired graduate Warren Gaiennie III, of Clinton. “I wish I had five more like him,” said Ron Hasselback, of Cajun Valve. “He is welleducated, well-prepared and disciplined. If they come to us
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to look at what the community can support, what we’re lacking, what we’re needing, and what revenues we can anticipate for our city to have a solid future.” One of the biggest challenges of recruiting new business is preventing an anti-development mind set when it comes to economic growth, she said. “We don’t want to convey the wrong message to national businesses or developers attempting to relocate here with a ‘not in my backyard’ attitude, though it’s not uncommon for some to convey that message indirectly or even intentionally,” MacArthur said. Ideally, the emphasis should be on smart growth, which supports mixed land uses by putting residential, commercial and recreational in close proximity to one another and by offering alternatives to driving, such as biking or walking, to help revitalize community life.
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Continued from page 1G who have the full support of the organization or business they represent. The program is designed to engage emerging leaders in the region, preparing them to meet the future needs of their communities. Through the exchange of viewpoints and experiences, participants are introduced to the challenges, opportunities and issues affecting the northern Baton Rouge region. Applications can be downloaded at www.zacha rychamber.com. Deadline to apply is Jan. 31; the 2015 class begins March 19.
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Baton Rouge Community College’s Jackson campus recently graduated six students from its first machinist class. From left, graduate Matt Blackwell; Jon Craft, of Anvil Attachments; graduates Warren Johnson, Warren Gaiennie, Tonya Kennedy and James Carpenter; Johnny Arceneaux, BRCC’s director of workforce solutions; and instructor Frank Reynolds stand behind Blackwell’s motorcycle he retrofitted using skills he learned in the class with spare parts. Graduate James Norris is not shown. with a good heart and hunger for knowledge, we can teach them the rest.” Matt Blackwell, of Slidell, took the class so he could pursue his passion for building motorcycles. Within 48 days, Blackwell was building handlebars and foot pegs from scrap and spare metal parts for his bike, which he showed off at graduation. Arceneaux is excited about the possibilities the graduates bring to the region and said outside resources have helped “get things done.” Several community partners played a part in the machinists program coming to fruition. After visiting several sites looking for machinery to fill the BRCC workshop, Arce-
neaux and Craft discovered old lathes in Hammond that had been earmarked as surplus. “There’s life in these machines,” Craft said. Craft helped identify the class curriculum, designed the workshop layout, donated tools and sent Anvil employees to transport, set up and refurbish some of the equipment students used during course instruction. Retired Judge Hal Ware, also a skilled machinist, helped with the refurbishing of several of the older lathes. The East Feliciana Chamber of Commerce paid for the paint in the workshop, and East Feliciana Sheriff Talmadge Bunch sent an inmate work crew to do the painting.
In 2013, a consulting firm was hired and determined there are more than 117,000 people eating, shopping and using health care services in Zachary, which has a population of more than 15,500. The study showed that about $597 million is leaving the city in annual retail sales from local consumers shopping for goods and services outside the city but within its trade areas, MacArthur said. Examples of the retail areas where Zachary is losing dollars are sporting goods, standalone restaurants, men’s clothing, shoe stores, home goods and wares, and family entertainment, according to the study. “We’re losing those retail sales tax dollars to Baton Rouge and Internet retailers and must learn that expanding our local economy is at the heart of economic development,” MacArthur said. “In order to do this, sometimes you have to accept a business you don’t believe you would shop in, but that would attract other consumers, in order to get the retailers you do want located
here.” Of the businesses she could discuss, MacArthur provided a snapshot for 2015: a Comfort Inn is being built next to the Youth Park; a Zaxby’s restaurant is coming to Main Street (across from Wal-Mart); and a Walk-Ons sports bar/restaurant will be constructed inside Americana, the latter planned around August. In terms of smart growth, MacArthur asks the Zachary community to keep an open mind. “Think about the things that are best for future generations. It’s great that we have the No. 1 school system, but are we able to provide family entertainment during schoolage years and then full-time, high-paying positions for our graduates,” MacArthur said. “As a city, if you don’t accept change and continue to grow, you will slowly start to die.” To speak to MacArthur or inquire about new business opportunities, email kate@ zacharychamber.com or call the Zachary Chamber at (225) 654-6777.
BRCC’s Vice Chancellor Kay McDaniel said Craft and Anvil have been on board since day one. “We’re appreciative of the great partnership with Anvil Attachments and others in the community,” McDaniel said. “We’re doing things in a new way in 2015.” Arceneaux said the six graduates all have “fire in their bellies for knowledge.” Master welder Frank Reynolds was recruited from Orion Instruments to be the instructor. “There aren’t a lot of opportunities for many people in the area, but with this program, we’ve got a chance to bring industry into our parish and into our backyard,” Reynolds said.
With New Year’s Day being an official holiday, solid waste — garbage and trash — will not be collected by Waste Management under a contract with the city. Instead, garbage and trash normally collected on Thursday will be collected on Friday, and trash normally collected Friday will be collected Saturday, according to city officials.
Students return Tuesday
After a two-week break for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, students return to school Tuesday. Teachers return Monday for an in-service day. School zones will go back into effect. Drivers, please be alert.
Snowflakes story and craft
Has your child ever seen snow? Well, the boy in this story about snow is seeing it flurry down. Bring your children at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday to the Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St., to listen to the story “Snow” by Uri Shulevitz. Participants will then make their own snowflakes with puffy paint. The arts and crafts event is for children ages 2 to 5. Registration is required by calling the Zachary Library at (225) 6581840.
Storytimes at the PrideChaneyville and Zachary branch libraries are meant to be fun and nonstressful for children. Because children’s chronological ages do not always coincide with their emotional ages, children may elect to be in a younger or older class. Talk with one of the staff members at the library to learn more. Toddlers and preschoolage children are invited to storytime at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday in January. Toddlers are considered children who are walking through age 2. Preschool story time is for ages 3 to 5. Both age groups must register by calling the PrideChaneyville Library, 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road, at (225) 658-1540 or the Zachary Library, 1900 Church St., at (225) 658-1840.
Snowman make and take
The Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road, invites children ages 6 to 11 to join in building a snowman that never melts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 8. Participants can then take their snowman home. Children younger than 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so register early by calling (225) 778-5940.
‘Things That Go BOOM!’
Port Hudson State Historic Site in Zachary, 236 U.S. 61, presents “Things That Go BOOM!” at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 10. Join this discussion and presentation on Civil War explosive ordnance that covers the evolution of hand grenades from pre-Civil War to the Civil War and beyond. The different types of explosive cannon projectiles also will be described. For information, call (225) 654-3775. Send your Around Zachary events to Stacy Gill by 3 p.m. Friday for publication in the next edition of the Zachary Advocate & Plainsman. Email your news, photos and more to sgill@theadvocate. com.
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Northeast linebacker Dominick Yates (5) and defensive back Marvin Ramsey (3) along with their Viking teammates await a call from the referee during a game against East Feliciana in November. The Viking players were among several earning honors last week in District 6-2A.
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With the conclusion of fall sports for area high schools, the postseason honors have begun. This year, Zachary, which advanced to the Class 5A state semifinals, dominated The Advocate’s 2014 All-Metro Football team for classes 5A and 4A. Junior quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. was named the All-Metro team’s outstanding offensive player. He completed 139 of 242 passes for 2,231 yards and 21 TDs with just six interceptions. He also rushed for 965 yards on 112 carries and scored 15 TDs. Scott was voted the District 4-5A offensive MVP. First-year coach David Brewerton, who guided the Broncos to a 12-2 record, was named the All-Metro team’s Coach of the Year. He led the Broncos to the District 4-5A title and a No. 3 seeding in the state playoffs, where they lost to eventual state champion Acadiana. Also recognized on this year’s All-Metro team were wide receiver and returner Douglas Coleman (52 catches for 852 yards and 10 TDs), offensive lineman Kelton Hollins, linebacker Donovan Perkins (144 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 5 sacks) and defensive back P.J. Cannon (66 tackles, 6 interceptions, 18 pass breakups and 3 return TDs). In addition, Scott was offensive MVP of District 4-5A and Brewerton was Coach of the Year. Scott, Coleman, Hollins, Perkins, Cannon and defensive lineman Aaron Celestine, defensive back Khari Lowe and punter Martin Fontenot were named first-team All-District for 4-5A. Zachary’s second-team alldistrict selections for offense were running back Terry Sullivan, receiver Shyron White, lineman Trevor Jackson and kicker Martel Fontenot. Defensive second-teamers were lineman Sylvester Perkins and linebacker Tywan Beardon.
Denham Springs quarterback Torez Kinchen is brought down More Broncos honored by Zachary’s Tywan Beardon, Donovan Perkins and Khari Zachary’s senior volleyball Lowe in a 5A playoff game Nov. 21 at Yellow Jacket Stadium player Keandra Williams was in Denham Springs. named to The Advocate’s 2014
Zachary wrestlers finish well at Big Horse, Colt opens Advocate staff report Zachary High School finished fourth out of 24 teams competing Dec. 20 at the annual Big Horse Open wrestling tournament. Hosted by the Zachary Broncos, Big Horse featured more than 200 area high school wres-
tlers competing for top spots in different weight divisions. St. Amant won the Big Horse tourney for the second year in a row. Live Oak finished in second place, and Baton Rouge Magnet High finished third. Zachary wrestlers placing in the Big Horse were fourthplace finishers Brandon Cosse,
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All-Metro team. Williams led the Broncos with 275 kills, a .351 hitting percentage, 64 blocks and 32 aces. Zachary High’s Anna Williams was named honorable mention. Three girls from Zachary were named to the Division 1, District 2 All-District volleyball team. Junior Lauren Kinchen joined both Williams. Coach Madeline BlanchardGugich was named Co-Coach of the Year along with St. Joseph Academy’s Sivi Miller. Clayton Franklin of Zachary earned a spot on the All-Metro Swimming team after placing third in the 50 freestyle (23.05 seconds) as ZHS finished secAdvocate staff photo by JOHN OUBRE ond at the Capitol City Swim Zachary quarterback Lindsey Scott sneaks around the end League Championships. for a long run during a 2014 game against Scotlandville High.
Red Stick Bowl
Zachary senior volleyball player Keandra Williams blocks a shot from Baton Rouge Magnet in October. Williams was named to The Advocate’s 2014 All-Metro team for leading the Lady Broncos with 275 kills, a .351 hitting percentage, 64 blocks and 32 aces.
Zachary senior wide receiver Chris Carrier got the 13th annual Red Stick Bowl started with a bang when he caught a 47-yard touchdown pass from Dunham School’s Jyron Walker on a halfback pass. The score staked the Rough Riders to an early 7-0 lead over the Black Knights, and Carrier’s squad cruised to a 35-23 victory.
Vikings earn recognition
Northeast defensive lineman Leroy Roddy earned a spot on this year’s Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class 2A all-state football team. Roddy led the Vikings to the state semifinals this year, notching 41 solo tackles, 49 assists, nine tackles for loss and 311/2 sacks in 10 games. Roddy was also named to the All-Metro team and the District 6-2A All-District squad. Also selected for first-team all-dis-
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trict were linebacker Dominick Yates, linebacker Marvin Minor and defensive back Marvin Ramsey. Named to the second team were defensive linemen Lakendrick Robinson Jr. and defensive back Jarmon Bradford. Senior Pearl Jones of Northeast was named to The Advo-
cate’s All-Metro volleyball team and the Division IV, District 2 All-District team. She averaged 10 kills per contest and had 187 kills, 78 digs and 61 blocks. Send sports news, photos and stats to Howard Arceneaux at harceneaux@theadvocate.com.
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ABOVE: David O’Neal wins his match at the Big Horse Open at Zachary High School on Dec. 20. The wrestling meet featured 24 area high school teams, with the Broncos finishing in fourth place. O’Neal won second place in his weight division. LEFT: Zachary’s Nick Wallis takes down his opponent. Wallis finished in second place in his weight division. Kennan Tate and Payton Wicker. Finalists who won second place were Bronco wrestlers Brice Ortego, David O’Neal, Nick Wallis and Aaron Gauff. Chris London, Zachary’s heavyweight, was champion of his 285-pound weight class. In addition, the Colt Open tour-
nament, for sixth- through ninth-grade wrestlers, included more than 100 wrestlers. Zachary finished fifth of 21 area teams competing. Zachary wrestlers placing in the Colt Open were Jacob Wallis, fourth place; Ben Grice and Chris Hart, third place; and winning in their weight classes were
Carson Gunter and Jacoby Tate. The ZHS wrestling team is headed by coach Mark Moreau. Northwestern Middle’s and Zachary High’s junior varsity and varsity wrestlers will practice Friday at the ZHS Academic Athletic building to prepare for several upcoming meets. On Saturday, the junior var-
sity and varsity teams compete in the St. Amant Duals at St. Amant High. Then on Wednesday, the teams will compete at the Baton Rouge/St. Amant Trimeet beginning at 6 p.m. Northwestern Middle wrestlers will compete in the Brusly JV/middle school tournament Jan. 9.
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