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Correction on oldest book club A huge thanks to Barbara Foote and Margaret McKerley, members of the Portfolio Club, for setting the record straight.

The Portfolio Book Club was founded in 1946, about seven years prior to the Town and Country Reviewers, so I believe Portfolio can claim the honor of being the oldest book club in Zachary. Three of the club’s charter members are still active.

These ladies were the first to admit, “many of our close friends are in the Town and Country Reviewers.”

“Thank you for your stories that make up the day-to-day ‘feel good’ of our community,” Foote said in an email. “We appreciate your coverage of life in Zachary that reminds us that fellowship experienced in these organizations are important to the fabric of our wonderful community.

We have a lot to treasure.”

Thank you, Mrs. Foote, for those kind words.

The ladies of Portfolio and Town and Country Reviewers are true gems in the Zachary community.

Meanwhile, around Zachary …

‘Hairspray’ takes a bow

Zachary High School theater, play production, drama and choir students will take their final bows in the last two performances of “Hairspray” on Friday and Saturday.

If you haven’t checked out this cast, visit zhsdrama. ticketleap.com/hairspray to get your tickets, while they last. Adults pay $10 and students pay $5. Show starts at 7 p.m. at the Zachary Performing Arts Center at the high school. äSee AROUND, page 2G

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Mayor:‘Together,we are Zachary’ ty approach continues to drive accomplishments that all have The fourth anniversary of come to enjoy and expect from Zachary’s current administra- local government. That cooption was celebrated Jan. 10 as eration along with the willingwell as the end of a productive ness and motivation exhibited year by Zachary employees, by Zachary citizens provides Mayor David Amrhein said in the impetus necessary in his annual message to the city. achieving the daily results and An equally significant date, improvements witnessed cityJan. 13, ushered in a second wide,” Amrhein said.

Strong professional support term for the administration, while reinforcing the city’s was provided by the city’s five continued need for positive elected council members who change and long-lasting im- consistently demonstrated districtwide leadership, Amrhein provements, he said.

“Zachary’s unified communi- said.

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“Former councilmen John Coghlan and Dan Wallis as well as returning councilmen Francis Nezianya, Brandon Noel and Tommy Womack exemplified a working spirit consistent with the achievement of excellent results,” Amrhein said.

“I also welcome new council members Ben Cavin and Laura O’Brien and thank John (Coghlan) and Dan (Wallis) for their years of loyal service.”

The mayor said Zachary’s infrastructure improvements — through prioritization — substantially improved over

the past four years.

“If the city is to realize its ultimate potential, these and future projects must continue in order to support the exponential growth of Zachary’s population and its economic well-being,” Amrhein said.

While acknowledged as costly propositions going forward, the city’s cautious approach to multiple infrastructure projects have already paid substantial dividends, he said. The mayor pointed to several infra-

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About 100 people, led by the Martin Luther King Jr. Zachary Committee, marched from Zachary City Hall to New Pilgrim Baptist Church on Jan. 19, paying tribute to King. A memorial celebration was held at the church following the march.

Elements of peace part of MLK program Lyel Montgomery delivered the message ‘Where There’s Peace’ at a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. held Jan. 19 at New Pilgrim Baptist Church in Zachary. The Rev. George Veal, right, attended from Mount Cavalry and Richland Baptist churches in Clinton.

BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com A hundred or so from the Zachary community marched together Jan. 19 singing “We Shall Overcome” while paying tribute to civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The Martin Luther King Jr. Zachary Committee, a nonprofit organization, hosts the annual King march, as well as a back-toschool event for area children and scholarship ball for teens from the Baker and Zachary communities.

The march departed Zachary City Hall on Main Street and proceeded to New Pilgrim Baptist Church on Old Weis Road where the program “When Will There Be Peace?” followed.

King, the slain civil rights activist who worked to end racial segregation, was an advocate of nonviolent protest.

Zachary native Craig King, 22, a

pre-law student at Nicholls State University and member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the same fraternity as Martin Luther King Jr., said he participated in the march because he felt it was representa-

tive of how far blacks and whites have come together as a nation.

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Daisy Tyson, seated, was surrounded by family and friends at her 100th birthday party Jan. 20. Tyson’s great-grandson, Phoenix Martin, of Zachary, and her daughter, Willietta Geralds, of Baton Rouge, attended the party along with nieces, nephews and cousins of Tyson’s.

Northridge resident marks 100th birthday

BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com Daisy Tyson sat quietly listening, uncertain of the fuss being made about her, as her greatgrandson, Phoenix Geralds Martin, a sophomore at Zachary High School, played the piano.

Residents and staff of Northridge Care Center in Baker, along with some of Tyson’s relatives, were there to honor her on her 100th birthday Jan. 20.

Covered in a pink crocheted blanket with a faux crown upon her head, Tyson accepted a slice of birthday cake from her daughter, Willietta Geralds, of Baton Rouge.

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Continued from page 1G asked her this morning how she felt, and she said, ‘Today, I feel old.’ ” Tyson was born in Woodville, located in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, on Jan. 20, 1915.

She was the first black woman to drive a car there, Geralds said.

“She has lived an eventful life, you could say,” Geralds said.

Tyson owned a cafe for about 25 years, aptly named Daisy Tyson’s Cafe, and also worked as cosmetologist and dental care assistant. She attended school in New Orleans, a city she grew to love that eventually became her home, Geralds said.

The mother of four children, two deceased, Tyson has seven grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren.

“She has always been very independent,” Geralds said.

“Her saying has always been ‘They blame everything on age.’ ” For years, every time a storm would approach New Orleans, Tyson was unwavering, never wanting to leave her home.

The one time she did leave,

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Inauguration televised

Metro 21 is airing Zachary’s inauguration ceremony on Cox channel 21 and AT&T Uverse channel 99 at 8 p.m. on Jan. 31, Feb. 4 and Feb. 7.

Zachary goes red

In celebration of February’s National Heart Month, Lane Regional Medical Center is joining the American Heart Association to raise awareness, educate and help reduce the devastating effects of cardiovascular disease in the community.

Businesses, residents and organizations are invited to support “Zachary Goes Red: Paint the Town Red” by decorating their doors Feb. 1 and entering a contest by Feb. 6. Doors are to remain decorated Feb. 1-28.

Entry fee for the door contest is $50. A panel of local judges will select the best decorated door on Feb. 13, when employees at local businesses will be asked to wear red.

The winning business will receive a plaque, its photograph posted on the American Heart Association’s Facebook page and bragging rights for a year.

To participate, send company name, contact name, address, phone number and email ad-

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Phoenix Martin, a sophomore at Zachary High, plays ‘Happy Birthday’ on the piano for his greatgrandmother, Daisy Tyson.

Daisy Tyson accepts a slice of birthday cake from her daughter, Willietta Geralds, at the Northridge Care Center in Baker. Tyson is a resident of the center.

she returned the next day to blue sky and no storm damage.

So, the next time a storm — Hurricane Katrina — was approaching, she was reluctant to leave.

At her daughter’s urging, Tyson packed a bag and retreated to Baton Rouge to stay with her daughter and son-in-law. Tyson’s second-floor apartment did not survive the hurricane.

“I know my apartment is fine,” Tyson told her daughter.

So the family drove south to face a devastating scene — the

aftermath of Katrina.

“She couldn’t believe everything was gone,” Geralds said.

“She lost everything, her photographs, her clothes, everything.”

For the next five years, Tyson lived with her daughter in Baton Rouge, but at the age of 95, she had a longing to return to New Orleans, so she returned to Claiborne Avenue to be near the streetcars.

“Everyone knew her in her neighborhood. This little lady in her suits, walking every-

dress, along with a check for $50, to the American Heart Association, c/o Jody Dake, 2644 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite 108, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

Deadline to enter the door contest is Feb. 6.

brunch instead of the club’s monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m.

Feb. 5.

Instead of a speaker at the library, the club will meet at St. Paul’s Study, 4826 Main St., for brunch. Members are asked to bring a wrapped Mardi Gras gift or item to play the “white elephant” game as well as brunch food to share with the group.

Newcomers also will meet at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 10 for Coffee Call at the Chocolate Cafe, 5465 Main St.

Mardi Gras mosaics

Teens and tweens are invited to get into the Mardi Gras spirit at the Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St., to make a mosaic out of Mardi Gras beads.

All supplies will be provided.

This is event is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 5.

History program planned For information, call teen services librarian Nancy LockPort Hudson State Historic ett at (225) 658-1870.

Site in Zachary presents “The Knapsack and What Was in It” Black history celebration at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Feb. 7.

Visitors are invited to find The Zachary Community out how the Civil War soldier School District is celebrating carried his extra equipment Black History Month by presenting “Black History Is Our and personal items. This program will cover the knapsack American History” at 6 p.m. or backpack and what the Feb. 5.

This Black History Month celebration will feature music, theater and poetry performances by Zachary students.

A raffle of award-winning literary selections for adults and children also will be held.

The celebration will be held at the Zachary Performing Arts Center.

where,” Geralds said.

One day, Tyson got up to answer the telephone and broke her hip.

“She had surgery, and we believe it was most likely the anesthesia that caused some memory loss,” Tyson said.

“Since then, she has been a resident here at Northridge.”

Tyson’s relatives, who live in the Baton Rouge, Zachary and New Orleans areas, visit her often.

Northridge activities director Tanisia Wallace said the center tries to throw birthday parties for all its residents.

“But turning 100 is pretty special,” Wallace said. “We had to do it.”

As Tyson ate her cake and vanilla ice cream, some of the residents dropped by to offer her small gifts they made themselves. One slipped Tyson a $20 bill. Another, Bernice Pitrie, 70, had written a poem about Tyson.

“She’s my friend, and I’d like to read this to her,” Pitrie said.

She refers to Tyson in her poem as “the jewel of Northridge.”

The poem’s name, her family says, is most befitting the fiercely independent, 100-yearold Tyson.

soldier carried in it — from government-issued supplies to personal comfort items.

For information, call (225) 654-3775.

Diabetes support group

If you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, a monthly support group reinforces what you already know and offers information for those newly diagnosed.

Family, friends and others in a supporting role also are invited to attend this free meeting from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 10 at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main St., Zachary.

Contact Sherri Brady, registered nurse, at (225) 658-4583 to learn more.

Send news, photos and Around Zachary events to sgill@theadvocate.com by 3 p.m. Fridays or call (225) 9930066.

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Continued from page 1G structure projects, including sewer rehabilitation work; drainage improvements; natural gas line rehabilitation with enhanced regulator controls and product shipper changes; improved water quality monitoring with plentiful delivery; and significant road project work.

Amrhein said anticipated delays and inconvenience along primary roads and new construction project routes, while challenging, gave way to improved thoroughfares assuring expedited traffic flow and improved road conditions.

Two recently completed projects have been the Rollins Road project in November and the Zachary bypass road, which included the opening of Montegudo Boulevard and Bob Odom Drive on Jan. 15.

“Both projects serve as models of excellence in terms of well-engineered endeavors and professionally completed improvements,” Amrhein said.

He said Zachary’s proposals for improving the business climate faced challenges during the past year, but emerged stronger from the experience.

“Partnerships between the city, its economic development imperative and the Zachary Chamber of Commerce represent the organized effort necessary for advancing future initiatives which will ultimately benefit all citizens,” Amrhein said.

“Together, all of these incentives serve to promote Zachary’s smart growth model that continues as the guiding principle for the city’s future success.”

Amrhein said Zachary’s residents and businesses continue to enjoy a very low crime rate.

“Zachary Police are firmly

reinforced by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office and its sub-station operation located northwest of the city.

Various other law enforcement agency professionals and their families have also chosen to call Zachary home,” Amrhein said. “Their additional presence is a highly visible and welcome deterrent that reassures us all.”

Amrhein said the Zachary Fire Department continues to provide citywide coverage while also facilitating response to Fire District 1, which includes the unincorporated areas north and west of the city.

“While their personnel numbers have remained virtually unchanged in recent years, the ZFD has clearly demonstrated the ability to handle both responsibilities effectively,” Amrhein said.

The Fire Department maintains a Class 2 Fire Service Rating within the city, a rating Amrhein said is beneficial to residents and businesses.

He said the city continues to support and endorse locally-based sports programs for every child wishing to participate. Significant site improvements have been completed at Zachary Youth Park over the past year, with additional improvements planned for the future.

“Aside from the immediate benefits realized from making the park more strategically able, safe and efficient are the economic incentives which continue to make it a viable income generator,” Amrhein said.

Amrhein issued an invitation to all residents to become invested in Zachary.

“If not already, I hope residents would consider becoming an ardent supporter, advocate and voice for a better, safer, stronger, smarter community going forward.

Together, we are Zachary,” Amrhein said.

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Members of Deerford United Methodist Church in Zachary donate to the Zachary Food Pantry on Jan. 13. Church members collected funds at the church’s Christmas Eve worship service.

Deerford collects nonperishable food items for area residents in need, and some members volunteer at the food pantry.

Presenting the $200 check to Myrna Ford, right, a volunteer at the Zachary Food Pantry, from left, are Charles Dupont, Peggy Lipscomb and the Rev. Susie Thomas, Deerford UMC pastor.

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Mardi Gras ball tickets offered for blood donors Advocate staff report This Mardi Gras season, United Blood Services is set to “laissez les bons temps rouler� by asking residents to donate blood to help save lives, a news release said. “While enjoying la galette des rois (king cake) and catching doubloons, UBS will be working hard to ensure there is blood for you and your community,� said Kim St. Blanc, of United Blood Services in Lafayette.

Donors will receive a longsleeved Mardi Gras T-shirt and a chance to reign at New Orleans’ Orpheuscapade Ball hosted by Krewe of Orpheus, St. Blanc said.

Anyone donating blood through Feb. 1 also will be entered into a drawing to win a New Orleans Mardi Gras ball package that includes a twonight stay at the New Orleans Marriott and two tickets to attend the Krewe of Orpheus Orpheuscapade Ball.

The Krewe de Orpheus ball is 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Feb. 16. The

winner will be drawn Feb. 2.

In Zachary, donors will have an opportunity to give blood at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main St., in the staff development room from 7 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Jan. 30.

UBS needs all blood types in order to prevent shortages, and donors are encouraged to ask UBS staff members about qualifications for donating double red cells, according to the release.

Make an appointment to donate blood Jan. 30 by visiting bloodhero.com, or visit unitedbloodservices.org the day of the blood drive and select “Health History Questionnaire,� which allows donors to complete the interview portion of their donation online. To expedite the process, print your “fast track donation ticket� and bring it with you to the blood drive.

Photo identification is required of everyone who donates. All donors will receive a free cholesterol test.

For information, call (877) 827-4376.

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In celebration of Mardi Gras, the United Blood Services mascot, UBIE, will be performing a second-line with donors at the blood drive.

work to be done by all races working together,� Craig King said.

The program was dedicated to the children in the community. “This program tonight is centered around our youth,� said Sharon McKnight, MLK committee co-chairwoman. “This is their night.�

The community event featured children from several choirs and pastors from area churches.

Scripture passages were read by Le’Asya Dunn and Quinn Rubbins; the Pledge of Allegiance led by A.J. Ferguson; the national anthem sung by Janell McNabb; the welcome given by Kayla Pierre; a solo sung by Debra McKee; and essays read by MLK scholarship recipients.

Mayor David Amrhein commended the MLK Committee on their efforts involving children and teens. “You do a lot for the community, and we’d be proud to partner with you,� Amrhein said.

Members of the MLK Com-

mittee include co-chairs McKnight and Fred West, Brenda Barber, Michael Brown, Tina Clark, Johnnie Evans, Carolyn Hall, Sylvester Perkins, Loretta Robinson, Linda Rubbins, JoAnn Sanders, Kerrney Singleton, Gwen Stills and Lillie Young.

Zachary native Lyel Montgomery, a graduate of Zachary High School and Southern University and a Navy veteran who fought in the Gulf War, delivered the message for the evening: “Where There’s Peace.� “I thank y’all who sowed good seeds in me to prevent me from becoming a knucklehead,� Montgomery said. “Now, we have to do the same for the children in this community.�

Montgomery, who mentors youth and works with an organization that helps teens finish school and get jobs, said it was

the Zachary community’s responsibility to ensure efforts are being made to mentor children, look out for children and work together as a community. “Our youth need you. If you reach out to them, mentor them and sow the seeds of knowledge, you’re creating a beautiful community,� said Montgomery. “It’s about getting kids to become responsible but in a loving way. Love breeds love, it doesn’t breed hatred. Love naturally reciprocates, you don’t have to force it.�

On the topic of peace, Montgomery said, “Everybody has to work together, treat each other equally, respect one another and look out for one another. Without it, we’ll not achieve peace.�

Montgomery said the two elements of peace are love and forgiveness, and the Zachary community should practice both.

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community Leadership program to begin, Alumni Association marches forward

BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com The fifth class of the regional Leadership North program is set to begin March 19.

Although hosted by the Zachary Chamber of Commerce, with assistance from the Louisiana Department of Economic Development and LSU Agricultural Center, the program is open to those living in the north capital region, which includes Baton Rouge, Baker, Central, Zachary and people residing or working in the Felicianas and Pointe Coupee.

About 80 people have graduated the program since it began in 2011.

Set to begin its fifth class in March, the program includes five half-day sessions and two full days.

Participants represent a host of professional backgrounds.

Through the program, emerging leaders from business and industry are engaged in exchanging viewpoints and experiences while being exposed to challenges, opportunities and issues affecting their communities and the region.

Cost to attend the program is $500. Deadline to submit an application is Jan. 31.

Graduates of the program include Zachary Councilman Ben Cavin; Mayor Robbie Jackson, of Slaughter; and Tracy Bethley, former city of Zachary warehouse manager. The three were guest speakers at the Zachary Rotary Club’s Jan. 22 meeting. “Not everyone who goes through the program comes out wanting to set the world on fire,� Cavin said. “But there are a few, who along the way, a switch is flipped and they want to make a change, make a difference. Participants have gone on to do some great things.�

Bethley, Cavin, Charmaine Efferson and Carla Sibille, also a graduate, worked together with other alumni to create the Leadership North Alumni Association in 2014, with Sibille leading the charge.

With a realized need for strengthening the pool of skilled workers available in the north capital region, Jackson said new life was breathed into the welding and machinist programs at Baton Rouge

Slaughter Mayor Robbie Jackson shares his experience as an alumnus of the Leadership North program at the Jan. 22 meeting of the Rotary Club of Zachary. The fifth class of the Leadership program is set to begin March 19. Applications are now being accepted until Jan. 31.

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Leadership North alumni and members of the Leadership North Alumni Association’s board of directors spoke at the Jan. 22 meeting of the Rotary Club of Zachary. Several from the group challenged participation in the Leadership North program and urged alumni to join the Association. Gathered, are, Tracy Bethley, vice president; Charmaine Efferson, board director; Slaughter Mayor Robbie Jackson, program alumnus; Ryan Talbot, board director/public relations; and Ben Cavin, Community College in Jackson. board director; from left. Not shown are Carla Sibille, board Leadership alumnae Jon president; Mike Norris, board director; Ryan Vivian, secretary; Craft of Anvil Attachments in and Jeree Chaney and Kathryn Richard, co-treasurers.

Slaughter got involved and donated tools, equipment, exper- their business ideas and plans Industry Council, attend the tise and man-hours to the ma- and get assistance in develop- meeting Feb. 2. chinists class, and the Alumni ing those ideas,â€? said Bethley. “Leadership North is a Association worked with the eight graduates to develop their feeder program that has superb networking capabiliresumĂŠs. “East Feliciana doesn’t have a ties,â€? said Jackson. “It’s reskilled workforce to pull from. ally great and everyone inThere is a shortage of weld- volved brings something to ers, electricians and machin- the table. It’s really amazing ists,â€? said Jackson. “Of the 65 the relationships you build.â€? percent who graduate from Jackson said because of Leadcollege, they go back into blue ership North and the Alumni collar careers. If we could just Association, he has gone on to catch that 65 percent before volunteer with several projthey choose four-year colleges ects, some that involve the or universities and steer them town of Slaughter and neighinto classes like the ones at boring communities like Zachary and West Feliciana.

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Jackson said BRCC began an- Another offshoot of Leadership other welding class in January, North is the newly formed Feliand the next machinists’ class ciana Regional Business and Industry Council, which is set to starts in February. “The first thing people ask is meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 2 at Slaugh‘what’s your workforce like?’� ter Town Hall, 3337 Church St. For an application to join Jackson said. “Then they ask about housing, schools and Leadership North, contact the churches. People are looking Zachary Chamber of Comto invest in our community but merce, 4633 Main St.; call (225) this is a regional thing. This af- 654-6777 or email kate@zacharychamber.com. fects us all.�

For information about joining As the Alumni Association’s Vice President, Bethley said the Leadership North Alumni the next project is a youth en- Association, email Sibille at trepreneurship program at carla.sibille@gmail.com or call (225) 235-9476.

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EAST BATON ROUGE SHERIFF’S BOOKINGS The following Zachary-area residents were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office from Jan. 16-21.

CHAPMAN, LOGAN: 17, 18230 Judith Drive, Zachary, burglary and theft.

COOPER, JEFFERY: 45, 15036 E. Beaver Drive, Pride, domestic abuse battery.

DILLON, JENNIA: 55, 867 Mount Pleasant Road,

Zachary, driving while intoxicated and possession of drug paraphernalia.

MORGAN, LAVELLE: 52, 11315 Mill Creek Lane, Slaughter, driving a vehicle while intoxicated and reckless operation of a vehicle.

TATE, JOSHUA: 30, 645 Morrow Drive, Zachary, simple burglary, theft and criminal damage to property.

WILLIAMS, DAVID: 35, 6424 Stoneview Drive, Baker, domestic abuse battery.

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13 Questions with Denise Burdette

BY STACY GILL

Do you think its important to have a sense of humor in the workplace?

Denise Burdette agreed to sit down with The Zachary Advocate & Plainsman for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;13 Questionsâ&#x20AC;? series.

Burdetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supervisor and longtime friend Chris Davezac, director of public works for Zachary, sat in on the interview.

OCCUPATION: 36-year employee of the city of Zachary JOB HISTORY: She began work as a cashier in 1979 in the utilities department, worked in billing and planning and zoning, then transferred to public works in 1992, where she has remained. She will retire Jan. 29.

BIRTHPLACE: Baton Rouge, but she moved to Baker in fifth grade.

CURRENTLY RESIDES: Zachary FAMILY: Husband, Jimmy Burdette, adult son and daughter and seven grandchildren.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Very important. How can you not? Yes, you have to have a sense of humor when it comes to work.â&#x20AC;?

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Where did you attend high school? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Central Private. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where I met my husband. I like to say I â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;married Zacharyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; because my husband is from Zachary.â&#x20AC;?

Do you attend church? If so, where?

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Why are you retiring?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;To finally be able to do things Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really wanted to do and to do more things with family and friends.â&#x20AC;?

What will you do with your time?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I plan to help people. You know, people get sick, and I feel like I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really be there for them like I want to be. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t explain it, but I feel God has something in mind for me, something he wants me to do, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m ready. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not questioning it.â&#x20AC;?

What kind of fun have you had at your job?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had this ongoing practical joke between Chris and I for years. The birthday rivalry, I guess you could call it, to see who could embarrass the other most when it came to wishing each other happy birthday. He would announce my birthday publicly and put the wrong age, making me older than I am.

Advocate staff photo by STACY GILL â&#x20AC;&#x153;One year, he put an ad Denise Burdette, a 36-year employee with the city of Zachary, in the newspaper that said, with her â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;work brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chris Davezac. The two work at the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Look whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turning 65.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Or heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s put it on the marquee Department of Public Works. sign in front of our office, changing my age hourly, and has even had a wheelchair as interim mayor; John WomWhat will you miss most about ack for 22 years; then Charyour job? lene Smith and Henry Martinez; and last but not least, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love this job. I know David Amrhein.â&#x20AC;? everybody says this, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll miss the people most. Really.

Our department has been What was it like working for all of dubbed the complaint depart- them? ment, where people come â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, each one was differwith all their problems or ent. They all had or have difcomplaints. But truly, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m go- ferent personalities. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basiing to miss meeting and help- cally like having six different ing people.â&#x20AC;? bosses with each doing things differently.â&#x20AC;?

waiting for me when my family and I vacationed at the beach. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten him back and plenty of times, too.â&#x20AC;?

When you have spare time, how do you like to spend it?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Traveling to visit my son in Houston, crocheting and reading. I like to read Christian or faith-based books and authors.â&#x20AC;?

Will you miss anyone in particular from your office? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, I will miss Chris. He and I are like brother and sister. I moved to the Public Works Department in 1992, Hurricane Andrew hit in â&#x20AC;&#x2122;92 and Chris started working here in â&#x20AC;&#x2122;92. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a year Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget, even if I wanted to.

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How many mayors have you worked for?

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Lane Regional receives Pathway designation Advocate staff report The American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary with the Pathway to Excellence designation — making it one of 125 facilities nationwide and the first of only two hospitals in Louisiana with the distinction, a news release said.

The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements of a positive work

environment where nurses can flourish and recognizes the professional satisfaction of nurses at Lane, identifying Lane as one of the best places for nurses to work, according to a news release.

“As a Pathway to Excellence hospital, Lane Regional is committed to nurses, to what nurses identify as important to their practice and to valuing nurses’ contributions in the workplace,” said Jennifer Johnson, chief nursing officer.

“This designation confirms to the public that nurses working here know their efforts are supported and that Lane is a great place to work.”

For an organization to earn the Pathway to Excellence distinction, it must successfully undergo a thorough review process that documents foundational quality initiatives to create a positive work environment as defined by nurses and supported by research. These initiatives

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The ANCC, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, provides individuals and organizations throughout the nursing profession with the resources they need to achieve practice excellence, the release said.

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WILLIAMS, JORDAN: 25, 1535 Robinson St., Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for expired motor vehicle inspection, expired license plate, domestic abuse battery, simple criminal damage to property and disturbing the peace by fistic encounter.

WILLIAMS, SICGORA: 22, 2221

College Ave., Baker, resisting an officer (false information), fugitive through Zachary, bench warrants for failure to appear for two counts failure to register vehicle, driving under suspension/revocation, motor vehicle inspection sticker violation, two counts no driver’s license on person and safety belt use.

BAKER POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the Baker Police Department from Jan. 16-21.

BRANDON, LAVORIE: 26, 2828 Wilson Drive, Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for two counts driving under suspension/revocation, license plate light required and expired motor vehicle inspection.

CORK, ANTONIO: 34, 5515 Prescott Drive, Baton Rouge, possession of marijuana, possession of Schedule III and possession of Schedule IV. DAVIS, JERRY: 56, 5330 McClelland Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for no driver’s license on person and expired motor vehicle inspection.

ELLIS, CARRIE: 44, 1860 Boulevard de Province, Baton Rouge, affidavit warrant for failure to return leased movables.

ESSKEW, LOUIS: 21, 5035 Gloria St., Zachary, affidavit warrant for simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, simple burglary and theft of a motor vehicle.

GEORGE, VINCENT: 29, 2225 College Drive, Apt. 210, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for disturbing the peace by intoxication.

HAWKINS, LATOYA: 28, 4401 Wimbish Drive, Baker, fugitive through East Baton Rouge Parish.

HITCHENS, FREDRICK: 33, 3050 Marydon Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for sale/possession of controlled substances.

HOLLIDAY, WILLIE: 27, 8766 Corlett Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for view through window/windshield.

HUGGINS, JOHNATHAN: 23, 13511 Jackson Road, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for disturbing the peace by fistic encounter.

JENKINS, SHANITTA: 37, 5910 Kleinpeter Road, Baton Rouge, three counts of fugitive through East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and Zachary Police.

JONES, TUSHIKA: 31, 5958 Cadillac St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for driving/allowing unlicensed.

KEY, ARIEN: 34, 1121 Willow Creek Road, Zachary, possession of Schedule III, open container, bench warrants for failure to appear for driving under suspension/revocation and expired license plate.

KIRK, RANDALL: 37, 705 Paulfor St., Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for disturbing the peace with offensive words.

MCCRORY, DAVID: 22, 5636 Lancaster Ave., Baton Rouge, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and simple assault.

ROBINSON, JORDAN: 21, 4590 Winside Drive, Baker, domestic abuse battery/child endangerment and damage to property.

TOLBERT, BRITTANY: 26, 7207 N. Hampton Drive, Baton Rouge, fugitive through East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.

TREGRE, RYAN: 25, 15211 Crystal Drive, Pride, bench warrants for failure to appear for windshield/ window view through, expired motor vehicle inspection and driving under suspension/revocation.

WELLS, JAMES: 36, 250 E. Irene Road, Zachary, bench warrants for failure to appear for speeding and driving under suspension/ revocation.

WILLIAMS, ALESTER: 40, 1753 Groom Road, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for

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BABIN, JUSTIN: 24, 2807 Rush St., Zachary, felony theft.

BOURGEOIS, SHANNON: 40, 1960 Southpoint Drive, Baton Rouge, second-offense driving while intoxicated and reckless operation of a vehicle.

GHORAM, GREGORY: 56, 21726 Samuels Road, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for fugitive charges through East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.

HAWKINS, TERRENCE: 36, 4535 Old Slaughter Road, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for switched plates, expired motor vehicle inspection sticker, disturbing the peace and simple battery.

HERNANDEZ, JUAN: 62, 6300 Donnie Drive, Zachary, theft.

LEWIS, BRANDI: 24, 950 S. Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, damage to property.

MOORE, JESSIE: 59, 365 W. Flanacher Road, Zachary, first-

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RIGSBY, JOHN: 58, 10700 S. Gibbens Drive, Baton Rouge, domestic abuse battery, open container and disturbing the peace by public intoxication.

SMITH, ERICA: 21, 3420 La. 10, Jackson, shoplifting.

SPURLOCK, KAYLAND: 21, 18217 Claudette Drive, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for speeding.

STEWART, KEYRONIC: 30, 3347 Eddie Robinson Lane, Jackson, bench warrant for failure to appear for seat belt violation.

WASHINGTON, TONYA: 30, 8623 Rush Ave., Apt. 405, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft of goods.

WELLS, JAMES: 36, 250 E. Irene Road, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for no seat belt, fugitive charges through East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and fugitive charges through Baker Police Department.

WELLS JR., ROBERT: 58, 488 E. Flanacher Road, Zachary, reckless operation of a vehicle.

WILLIAMS, SICGOZA: 22, 2221 College Ave., Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for speeding.

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Soccer squad riding momentum into playoffs The Zachary High School boys soccer team is gearing up for the Division I state playoffs and will play its final three regular-season matches with a trip to Monroe this weekend to face Neville, West Monroe and Ouachita Christian.

Broncos coach Scott Delhom’s squad reeled off seven straight district wins before falling to Division I, District 4 leader Denham Springs 3-2 on Jan. 21.

The Broncos wrapped up the season at home against the Yellow Jackets on Monday.

Heading into that match, they were 8-1 in district and 12-3-1 overall. They are ranked fifth in The Advocate’s Prep Soccer Top 10.

“Every time we play a district team, we notice that they get stronger and we get stronger as well,” Delhom said. “Denham Springs, Live Oak and Walker are getting stronger each season, and that helps us get stronger as we face more talented players in our district.”

Delhom, who is in his fourth year as Zachary’s head coach, said that what his team may lack in skills, it more than makes up for with determination and style of play.

“My players always play with a lot of heart,” Delhom said. “Where we lack in some skills, we make up in speed and aggression. Our defense is starting to look pretty solid; we also have a very strong midfield, and we have found a way to score goals.”

He said the team’s strength so far has been its defense and midfield, while its major weakness is “we don’t have a lot of ‘club’ players, so it takes a lot of coaching skills to get the players up to speed technically and tactically to work together as a team.”

As far as individual players go, Delhom singles out center defender Benton Wesley as the most consistent player this year. He’s been most surprised by the play of freshman Evan Delhom, his son, who has matched up well with the varsity.

“Evan played club soccer in Baton Rouge, and his skills show on the field,” Delhom said. “He is our defending midfielder and he creates a lot of scoring opportunities for our other midfields and forwards (strikers).”

Delhom has plenty of praise for his seniors Cameron Davidson, Jude Brian, Randy Crosby, T.J. Campbell, Alex Qaddourah and Martin Fontenot.

“They all act as captains when they are on the field, and this year, they really relate better with the underclassmen, and in turn, the underclassmen respect and listen to the seniors,” Delhom said.

The Broncos are hoping for better success in the playoffs, which begin next week. Last

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Zachary’s Cameron Davidon heads the ball Jan. 21 during the game against Denham Springs at Denham Springs High School. The Broncos lost by one in a final score of 3-2. year, they were bumped out in winning 4x200 relay team the first round by Destrehan. while teammate Kristian The year before, it was a first- Jackson won the shot put at an round exit courtesy of Caddo LSU Indoor Qualifying meet Magnet. at the Maddox Heading into Field House the playoffs, on Jan. 24.

Delhom said, There were no “We are still team scores working on our for the meet, overlapping which serves runs with our as a qualifier ZACHARY SPORTS midfielders for the state and strikers. indoor meet in Some of the February.

HARCENEAUX@THEADVOCATE.COM players underO’Connor, stand the conwho has yet to cept and others just couldn’t lose a 400-meter race in her make it work. We’ve been high school career, finished spending a lot of time at pracin 59 flat, two seconds off her tice drilling on the overlapping personal best. She finished in runs and possession game.”

7.65 seconds to win the 60-meter dash. O’Connor also ran a O’Connor, Jackson shine leg on the 4x200 relay team, which finished in 1:46.35. in track meet qualifier Jackson won the shot put with Zachary sophomore Janie a heave of 40 feet even.

O’Connor was a double winThe Last Chance Meet on ner in the 60- and 400-meter Feb. 7 will give athletes a final dashes and ran a leg for the

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Youth baseball registration

Registration for Spring Youth Baseball at Zachary Youth Park, 1650 E. Mount Pleasant Road, begins Feb. 1 and runs through Feb. 20.

Registration forms are available at the park from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or you can register online at zachary youthbaseball.com.

Age groups are: n T-ball, ages 4 to 5 (must turn 4 before April 30) n 6-year-old coaches pitch n 7- to 8-year-old baseball n 9- to 10-year-old baseball n 11- to 12-year-old baseball n 13- to 15-year-old baseball.

Send sports news, photographs and stats to Howard Arceneaux at harceneaux@ theadvocate.com.

Zachary High’s Bronco Belles ‘kick it’ in state

The Bronco Belles, sitting from left, are Julie Town; Bailey Boudreaux, co-captain; Myiah Smothers, captain; and Kennedi Saari, secretary; kneeling, from left, Brea Bonin; Jasmine Kinchen; Cortisha Fisher; Jacelyn Rasti; Kaylon Mallet and Katlyn Daigle; third row, Madison Harris; Mekiah Wells; Maya Lawrence; Destiny Henderson and Jordyn Celestin; and back row, Courtney Baker; Charlyse Scott; Melanie Anderson, coach; Racquel Jiles and Mahogany Thomas.

Advocate staff report Zachary High’s Bronco Belles dance team competed Jan. 11 at the Louisiana Dance Championships in Hammond, where it won first in state in the Varsity High Kick division for the fourth year in a row, Bronco Belles coach Melanie Anderson said.

The Belles also placed third in state in Varsity Hip Hop. The team competed Jan. 25 in Lafayette and is set to compete for a national title at the National Dance Team Championships at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1.

Advocate staff photo by STACY GILL

Zachary baseball players Gabe Hannum and Bo Myers signed deals with LSU-Eunice on Jan. 22, surrounded by family, friends, coaches and Bronco teammates. Seated, from left, are Brandy Hannum, Gabe Hannum, Bo Myers and Mello Myers; and standing, Trevor Hannum, head coach Jesse Cassard and Danny Myers.

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Zachary High School head coach Jesse Cassard’s baseball team is having a banner year and the season has not yet begun.

Bronco first baseman Gabe Hannum and shortstop Bo Myers have signed to play junior college baseball at LSU-Eunice, joining three Zachary seniors who signed scholarships in November.

Micah McHugh signed with Ole Miss, Cory Musselman with Northwestern State University and Evan Pace signed to play at Southeastern Louisiana University.

“I don’t know of any other school that’s signing five seniors early like us,” Cassard said at a Jan. 22 signing reception for the two seniors.

Families, friends and Bronco teammates attended.

The scholarships offered by LSU-E to Hannum and Myers are academic as well as athletic, Cassard said.

“This is an A-number one junior college for Division II athletes,” Cassard said. “Playing for coach (Jeff) Willis and his crew makes you a man, makes you accountable.”

Cassard cautioned his players and their parents that the season will be a tough one despite all the recent signings.

“We’re going to work on being results driven,” Cassard said.

“Even if you have the talent, sometimes it doesn’t turn out the way you want. It can actually be tougher. We have the talent, but that doesn’t mean it will be easy.”

Cassard congratulated Hannum and Myers on their accomplishments and thanked the parents for the sacrifices made in getting their sons to this point.

“When one of our players leaves this program here at Zachary, I want them to go on to a better one. They’ll get that playing for coach Willis at LSUE,” Cassard said.

In 12 years, Willis has led LSUE to eight regional championships, seven district championships and seven World Series appearances, along with four national championships, a national runner-up finish (2013) and two third-place finishes.

In 2014, the Bengals finished with a 42-13 overall record, earning a trip to the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament, and had 14 players move on to play with fouryear colleges, according to the

school’s website.

Hannum, who started playing T-ball at age 5, began playing baseball with Myers when the two were in middle school together. Hannum is the son of Brandy and Trevor Hannum.

Myers is the son of Mello and Danny Myers.

“I thank my coaches, my parents and grandparents, and the other parents of my teammates for always being there for me, but mainly my teammates who are like my brothers,” said an emotional Hannum, 18.

“What I’m most proud of is the young man Gabe’s become. He’s always been trustworthy and reliable. He played football his sophomore year and, of course, baseball every year but has always kept his gpa up while playing sports,” Brandy Hannum said. “Gabe has a big heart and cares tremendously about his family and friends but especially his teammates.”

Danny Myers said his son spent a day on the Eunice campus in September, meeting with coaches and staff and touring the facility, before they offered him a scholarship.

Myers said LSU-Shreveport also inquired about his son, but LSU-E made him an offer.

“I’m thrilled he’s going to play for a junior college as good as LSU-E. They have the best coaching staff, and I think this is the best fit for him at this point in his life,” Danny Myers said.

The 17-year-old Myers thanked his teammates, whom he also referred to as brothers, as well as his family, friends and coaches.

“Thanks for sticking with me,” Myers said.

In addition to starting at first base, Hannum, a four-year letterman, also plays third base.

In 2014, his batting average was .378 with one home run, 12 doubles and 34 RBIs, according to Cassard.

Myers, who plays infield in addition to his regular position at shortstop, finished the 2014 season with a batting average of .343 and earned nine doubles with 28 RBIs. The Broncos begin their 2015 season with a scrimmage against Byrd at LSU-Alexandria. A jamboree is set for Feb. 21 in Zachary as well as a tournament Feb. 26-28. The first regularly scheduled home game begins at 6 p.m.

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NOTICE --Posting Notice For A COMPETITIVE Civil Service Examination Police Communications Officer A written examination will be given in approximately ninety (90) days, in the Fire Department Training Room, on a competitive basis to approve applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and the rules of the Zachary Civil Service Board.

Application forms may be obtained from Dana Poole at 4650 Main Street from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday thru Thursday.

Completed applications must be received by the above-mentioned person at the address given by February 8, 2015. Approved applicants will be notified of any changes in date, time, or place of the examination at least five (5) days prior to the examination date.

Qualification Requirements For Admission To The Examination Unless otherwise specified, all requirements listed below must be met by the filing deadline for application for admission to the examination.

Must meet all requirements of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law, including being a citizen of the United States, and must pass a civil service examination for that position.

Must have a high school diploma or a valid certificate of equivalency issued by a state department of education.

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

After offer of employment, but before beginning work in this class, must pass a medical examination prepared and administered by an authorized Doctor, designated by the appointing authority designed to demonstrate good health and physical fitness sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Posted this 8th day of January 8, 2015, do not

NOTICE --Posting Notice For A COMPETITIVE Civil Service Examination Police Officer A written examination will be given within approximately ninety (90) days, in the Fire Department Training Room, on a competitive basis to approve applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and the rules of the Zachary Civil Service Board.

Qualification Requirements For Admission To The Examination Unless otherwise specified, all requirements listed below must be met by the filing deadline for application for admission to the examination.

Before completion of the probationary period must obtain a firefighter certification.

Must have a high school diploma or a valid certificate of equivalency issued by a state department of education.

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Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Posted this 8th day of January 8, 2015, do not remove until after the application deadline on February 8, 2015 by order of the Zachary Municipal Fire & Police Civil Service Board and the State Examiners office.

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NOTICE --Posting Notice For A COMPETITIVE Civil Service Examination Firefighter/Operator A written examination will be given in approximately ninety days (90), in the Fire Department Training Room, on a competitive basis to approve applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and the rules of the Zachary Civil Service Board.

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Application forms may be obtained from Dana Poole at 4650 Main Street from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday thru Thursday.

Completed applications must be received by the above-mentioned person at the address given by February 8, 2015. Approved applicants will be notified of any changes in date, time, or place of the examination at least five (5) days prior to the examination date.

Qualification Requirements For Admission To The Examination Unless otherwise specified, all requirements listed below must be met by the filing deadline for application for admission to the examination.

Must meet all requirements of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law, including being a citizen of the United States, and must pass a civil service examination for that position.

Must have a high school diploma or a valid certificate of equivalency issued by a state department of education.

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

After offer of employment, but before beginning work in this class, must pass a medical examination prepared and administered by an authorized

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Posted this 8th day of January 8, 2015, do not remove until after the application deadline on February 8, 2015 by order of the Zachary Municipal Fire & Police Civil Service Board and the State Examiners office.

Must meet all requirements of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law, including being a citizen of the United States, must have and maintain a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, and must pass a civil service examination for that position.

After offer of employment, but before beginning work in this class, must pass a medical examination prepared and administered by an authorized Doctor, designated by the appointing authority designed to demonstrate good health and physical fitness sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

After offer of employment, but before beginning work in this class must obtain a valid Louisiana driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

Application forms may be obtained from Dana Poole at 4650 Main Street from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday.

Completed applications must be received by the above-mentioned person at the address given by February 8, 2015. Approved applicants will be notified of any changes in date, time, or place of the examination at least five (5) days prior to the examination date.

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