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Upon the likely closing of my alma mater, Redemptorist High School, I can’t help but reflect back to my Catholic schoolgirl days in uniform and being taught by the nuns, the School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the priests, the Redemptorists. My academia prior to St. Gerard was in public school, where all my classes were taught by one teacher. But there I was, switching classes for the first time in this historic three-story building that was St. Gerard Majella Elementary School. It was exciting for a public school transfer. The building was large for a fifth-grader, yet I’m certain if I were to roam the halls today, the building would be much smaller than in my memories. Some of those friends I made that first year at St. Gerard are among my closest, dearest pals today. After the sixth grade, it was on to Redemptorist Junior High School, where, for all its years in existence, seventh- through ninth-graders were taught. Redemptorist Senior High, as it was called, was for sophomores, juniors and seniors. When you’re the most senior grade in any school, a sense of entitlement and respect comes with being at the top of the student hierarchy. But as luck would have it, the year ninth-graders were to rule the school, my class, the class of 1988, was transferred to the high school and became the first freshman class in Redemptorist’s history. So, not only were we ripped of being the oldest students in junior high, but now we were back at the bottom of the student totem pole as the äSee AROUND, page 2G

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BY STACY GILL

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David Amrhein, standing left, is sworn in for a second term as mayor of Zachary by attorney Billy Kline, front right, at the community’s inauguration ceremony Jan. 12. Amrhein is joined on stage by, back from left, his wife, Robyn; son, Blake; grandson, Jackson; and son Dustin (not shown) with wife, Laura-Kate. Councilman Tommy Womack and Police Chief David McDavid are seated left.

Officeholders sworn in for new terms in Zachary

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sgill@theadvocate.com Zachary Mayor David Amrhein; City Council members Ben Cavin, Francis Nezianya, Brandon Noel, Laura O’Brien and Tommy Womack; and Police Chief David McDavid were sworn into office Jan. 12 at the city’s inauguration ceremony at Fellowship Church. Master of ceremonies William “Billy” Kline welcomed guests, and members of Zachary High School’s Jazz Band, under the direction of Donny Alexander, helped kick off the program. The Rev. Stephen Byrd, pastor at First Baptist Church of Zachary, gave the invocation; Zachary High’s Junior

ROTC presented the colors; Fire Chief Danny Kimble led the Pledge of Allegiance; the Rev. Starr Hornsby, pastor at Fellowship Church, said the prayer for the city; and the Rev. Ricky Willis, Zachary United Methodist, recited the benediction. The five City Council members were the first to take the oath of office: Councilman Nezianya, District 1, was sworn in by 19th Judicial District Court Judge Todd Hernandez; Councilmen Noel, District 2, and Cavin, District 4, were sworn in by Zachary City Court Judge Lonny Myles; Councilwoman O’Brien, District 3, was sworn in by state Sen. Rick Ward; and Councilman Wom-

ack, District 5, was sworn in by his wife and notary public, Diane Womack. The council members invited their families onstage for the ceremony. McDavid, joined by his family and members of the Zachary Police Department, was administered the oath by his son and local attorney, Ricky McDavid. Amrhein was surrounded by his wife, Robyn; sons Blake and Dustin; daughter-in-law, Laura-Kate; and grandson, Jackson. He was sworn into office for a second term by Kline, an attorney. “I want to thank the community for re-electing us. I äSee TERMS, page 2G

Two newly elected and three returning members of the Zachary City Council convened their first meeting of the year Jan. 13. Laura O’Brien, District 3, and Ben Cavin, District 4, were welcomed to the meeting by Mayor David Amrhein and Councilmen Francis Nezianya, District 1; Brandon Noel, District 2; and Tommy Womack, District 5. Prior to the meeting’s agenda items, resident Leroy Williams, 4638 Avenue C, said he was concerned over recent issues regarding the natural gas line near his house. “Either the gas line erupted or it was cut in two, but we lost power. We heard noise, but we didn’t smell anything,” Williams said. “I just wanted to point this out to you and have you look into it.” “We’re not sure what happened exactly,” Amrhein said. “But I can assure you, we’re looking into it.” Chris Davezac, Zachary’s Public Works director, said the line near Avenue C and Williams’ home is on an old PVC line, and a valve that had been shut was not reopened. “The entire city is on an underground valve loop system. Valves, which are shut at times for maintenance, are sometimes not reopened once work has been completed, as is protocol,” Davezac said. “We’re working on locating and marking all the valves in the city, making a list of each

one and coming up with a system that requires workers to sign in and sign out when they work on these valves.” Amrhein said the city, its engineering firm, Professional Engineering Consultants, and the utilities department have been meeting on the issue and are working to implement a new safeguard system. Bianca Hillhouse, of PEC, said there are anywhere from 300 to 500 valves in the city. “We’re going to GPS them and find them all. Once we have a policy in place, then we’re going to control it and monitor it,” Hillhouse said. In other council news: AUDIT: The council voted to accept the audit report findings on the city’s budget by Margaret Pritchard, of Baxley & Associates in Plaquemine. “You have a healthy balance sheet here,” Pritchard said. “You improved your net position by an increase of $4.3 million, up from a $3.3 million increase last year. You’re in very healthy shape.” Pritchard said the city’s expenses and governmental/general fund should be and were “very comparable.” Pritchard’s findings, however, included several comments regarding internal controls. She cautioned the city to be mindful on the proper allocation of expenses; budgeting versus spending variances; and posting items into the proper classifications or accounts. “Overall, you do a great job,” äSee MONITORING, page 2G

Bypass opens to motorists BY STACY GILL

what it means for ensuring the safety of residents on our roadways and improving trafThe Montegudo and Odom fic flow,” Zachary Mayor Dafamilies braved the cold tem- vid Amrhein said. “I learned to peratures Jan. 15 to attend the drive on this property. It holds opening of a new bypass road some great memories for me.” The road, less than a mile that Zachary leaders built to eliminate congestion on Main long, intersects with La. 19 on Street between La. 19 and La. the west end north of the Family Dollar store and has been 64. “It’s been a long process, but named Montegudo Boulevard, I have to commend the coun- after the Montegudo family. “Adolphus William ‘A.W.’ cil for seeing the potential in this alternative connection and Montegudo, or ‘Daddy Dolph,’ sgill@theadvocate.com

as he was known to his grandchildren, was a fourth-generation Montegudo who farmed the tract of land that the bypass road runs through. He had five children with Victoria Delatte, who was killed in a train wreck, and then four children with his second wife, Emmie Black,” granddaughter Emily Montegudo Wascome said. The nine Montegudo siblings were raised on the property, äSee BYPASS, page 2G

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Millie Odom, seated left in truck, and her family were the first to drive on Bob Odom Drive, named after her late husband, Bob Odom, the former state commissioner of agriculture and a longtime Zachary resident. Bob Odom Drive forks off of Montegudo Boulevard and both are part of the new bypass road that opened Jan. 15 in Zachary.

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say ‘us’ because I don’t do anything alone; we do it together,� Amrhein said. “I’m just as proud today as I was the first time I was up here. This is the greatest job I’ve ever had, but really, it’s not a job. I enjoy getting up and doing this every day. I’m passionate about this city. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.� Performances included Tess Ricketts singing the national anthem and “America the Beautiful�; Angela Smith singing “God Bless the USA�; the Zachary Elementary School choir singing “God Bless America�; and the Copper Mill Elementary choir singing “Unsung Hero.�

Pritchard said. APPOINTMENTS: Under its Home Rule Charter, the council is required to elect a mayor pro tempore, a council member who assumes mayoral duties for a one-year term in the event of the mayor’s absence due to physical illness or extended travel. Noel was elected mayor pro tempore for 2015. Amrhein approved his appointments for Zachary’s department heads and asked council members to name their appointments to municipal and civil service boards, commissions and committees such as planning and zoning. City Attorney John Hopewell said the council was required to stagger the terms of those appointed to the committee to four-, three-, two- and one-year terms. “We’re just trying to make sure we’re in sync with Title 33,� Hopewell said. “Plus, it takes the politics out of it. Everyone won’t be term-limited at the same time.� Because council members didn’t have their lists of appointees finalized in the staggered terms the item was tabled until the next council meeting. The Zachary City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27.

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Gathering at a Jan. 12 inauguration ceremony in Zachary are, from left, Zachary City Councilman Tommy Womack, District 5; Councilman Brandon Noel, District 2; Councilwoman Laura O’Brien, District 3; Mayor David Amrhein; Councilman Francis Nezianya, District 1; and Councilman Ben Cavin, District 4.

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Jackie Montegudo speaks at the opening of Montegudo Boulevard and Bob Odom Drive, both part of the new Zachary bypass road that opened Jan. 15. The celebration was attended by, from left. Councilman Brandon Noel, Tommy Womack, Montegudo, Mayor David Amrhein, Millie Odom, wife of the late Bob Odom, Councilman Francis Nezianya and State Representative Dalton HonorĂŠ.

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according to Katherine Montegudo Martin, a great-granddaughter of Adolphus and Emmie Montegudo. A.W. Montegudo’s eldest living grandchild and the most senior of the Montegudo clan, Jackie Montegudo, spoke at the opening of the bypass. “For so long people didn’t know how to spell our name ... now they’ll know,� said Jackie Montegudo. Monty Montegudo Perkins, another granddaughter, said, “I think I speak for the entire Montegudo family when I say we feel very honored that the city would recognize us and our ancestors in this way. Few of us still live in the area, but we all still think of Zachary as our home.� From La. 19, Montegudo Boulevard extends east, connecting

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‘Hairspray’ premieres

Zachary High School’s production of the cult movie and Tony award-winning Broadway musical “Hairspray� premieres Thursday, Jan. 22, with additional shows Friday and Saturday and Jan. 29-31. House opens at 7 p.m. Trish Dry, talented and gifted theater instructor, is the guest director of this student-led cast and crew. Jen Masterson is producing. “The talented cast will sing and dance their way through the ’60s while making you laugh and tugging on your heartstrings,� Dry said. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, and are available at Zachary High, 4200 Bronco Lane, or online at zhsdrama.ticketleap.com/

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drivers to the rear of Wal-Mart and continues south to intersect with La. 64 at McHugh Road. Branching off of Montegudo Boulevard is Bob Odom Drive, which forks south to join Main Street between Raising Cane’s restaurant and Murphy USA gas and convenience store. Bob Odom Drive was named after the late commissioner of

agriculture, who was a longtime Zachary resident. “I want to thank you for this tremendous honor to my husband today,� Millie Odom said. Amrhein said Zachary owes a great debt of gratitude to Odom. “Bob Odom was very instrumental in helping Zachary grow. He is the main reason we have the best high school lights

in Bronco Stadium,� Amrhein said. Amrhein said the bypass creates road frontage that he hopes will become a retail corridor. “As we look to increase our tax base, we hope this new commercial corridor will continue to help Zachary grow,� Amrhein said. The bypass cost about $4.5

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In preparation for the next ACT test, Zachary High School, 4200 Bronco Lane, is hosting work sessions in math and science for students hoping to perform well on the upcoming test. Interested students can register in the Zachary High counseling office. Cost is $10 per session. From 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, Jan. 24, a science work session will be held in room A235. From 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, Jan. 31, a math prep session will be held in room A306. The next ACT test is Feb. 7.

Black powder gun care

Port Hudson State Historic Site, 236 U.S. 61, Zachary, will host two demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday on how to clean a black powder gun. Black powder guns, like all other guns, must be cleaned after use. A member of the Port Hudson Site staff will show how the park disassembles, cleans and maintains the site’s collection of reproduction Civil War weapons. For information, call (225)

Anyone interested in playing bunco, the dice game, starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, should make plans to attend. The object is to have fun and socialize, said Laurie Messina, hostess of the game. Messina said there is still room for players to attend the game. The group hopes to make the bunco game a monthly event. For directions to Messina’s house in Zachary, call (505) 610-7579.

Free baby care class

Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main St., is offering a free prenatal and newborn baby care class at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in the hospital’s staff development classroom. The workshop is an overview of what to expect during pregnancy and delivery for the soon-to-be mom as well as baby care basics that new or expectant moms need to know to care for their newborns. A tour of Baby Lane — the labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum unit — is included. Partners are encouraged to attend, but child care is not provided. Registration is required.

million, Amrhein said. State Rep. Dalton HonorÊ, District 63, attended the opening of the new bypass as well as Zachary City Council members Ben Cavin, Francis Nezianya, Brandon Noel and Tommy Womack. Professional Engineering Consultants, Zachary’s city engineering firm, and Industrial Enterprises were responsible for the construction of the road, officials said. Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the bypass, members of the Montegudo and Odom families were the first to drive on their namesake roadways.

Moms and Tots play date

The new chairperson for the Moms and Tots group, Blaine Imhoff, has scheduled a play date to decorate valentine cookies from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. Moms and Tots is part of the Zachary Newcomers Club for anyone five years or newer to the Zachary area. For details or directions to the play date, contact Imhoff at (225) 939-1615 or email blaine. imhoff@babybootcamp.com. Send your Around Zachary events, news and photos to sgill@theadvocate.com by 3 p.m. Fridays or contact Stacy Gill at (225) 993-0066.

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community Fire Department donates to Susan G. Komen BR Advocate staff report The Zachary Fire Department made a third donation on Friday to Susan G. Komen Baton Rouge from funds raised in October during the monthlong Pink Helmet fundraiser. A check for $3,227 was presented to Angela Miller, director of Susan G. Komen Baton Rouge. About 61 Zachary businesses participated in the annual event by sponsoring pink helmets worn by Zachary firefighters on all calls throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Having grown from 49 participating businesses in 2012 to 61 in 2014, the fundraiser is

set to see some changes this year, said Gordon Lipscomb, a Zachary firefighter who began the fundraiser three years ago with fellow firefighter Justin Bradley. Bradley’s mother died from breast cancer in 1997, and Lipscomb’s mother is a survivor. Plans for the 2015 fundraiser include helmets with a pink camouflage wrap for survivors and memorial helmets in black and pink for those who have lost the battle. “We want to open this fundraiser up to people, not just businesses,� Lipscomb said. The Pink Helmet fundraiser has raised more than $7,200 for Susan G. Komen Baton Rouge.

Regional Arts Council of Zachary gets grant

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The Zachary Fire Department presents a $3,227 check to Susan G. Komen Baton Rouge on Jan. 16 for funds raised in October during the annual Pink Helmet fundraiser. Gathered, from left, are Bryan Henderson, firefighter; Karen Burdette, secretary to the chief; Chris Lawton, deputy chief; Angela Miller, director, Susan G. Komen; Gordon Lipscomb, chief of training; Carl Stanley, volunteer firefighter; and Chris Young, captain.

The Allstate Foundation recognized community involvement by Zachary agent Jack Burk for his volunteer work with the Regional Arts Council of Zachary. The Allstate Agency Hands in the Community awarded the Arts Council a $1,000 grant for operational expenses in 2015. The foundation awards $1,000 and $500 grants to nonprofits with Allstate volunteers. Gathering are, from left, RACZ board member Gary Chaney, RACZ President Thais Perkins, Burk and RACZ board members Sylvia Wahoske and April Hawthorne.

Dr. Thomas N. Trahan has been named medical director of the Lane Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center in Zachary. Trahan, who has more than 26 years of experience in emergency medicine, replaces Dr. Howard Martin, Trahan who recently retired. Prior to this position, Trahan was medical director of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Lane Regional, according to a news release. Originally from Maurice, Trahan graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, earned his medical degree at LSU School of Medi-

cine in Shreveport and completed his residency training as chief resident in family medicine at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge, the release said. During medical school, Trahan was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as a senior and is a member of AOA, as well as a member of the American Academy of Family Practitioners and American College of Emergency Medicine. He and his wife of 25 years, Susan, live in Clinton and have three children, Alex, Claire and Madeline. Trahan said in his free time he enjoys playing golf, reading and following LSU sports. To contact Trahan at Lane Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center, 4917 West Park Drive, call (225) 6584110.

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schools Anchors aweigh: Zachary senior accepted into U.S. Naval Academy BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com Zachary High School senior Joseph Florida, 17, received word over the Christmas holidays that he was accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Florida is in Florida his fourth year of Zachary’s Army Junior ROTC program and holds the position of battalion executive officer with the rank of cadet major, according to retired Maj. Leslie Martin, senior JROTC instruc-

tor at Zachary High. Florida is on the school’s powerlifting team and a former Bronco wrestler. He has a cumulative grade-point average of 4.0. Florida’s father is retired from the Army and his grandfather was in the Marine Corps. “I guess you could say it’s in my blood,� Florida said. “Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve wanted to be in the military.� Gaining acceptance into a U.S. military academy, however, is no easy feat. “It’s an extremely competitive process,� Martin said. According to the Naval Academy’s official admissions statistics for 2012-13, of the 19,146

Schools chief explains need for tax increase BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com Zachary School Superintendent Scott Devillier is on a mission to inform the community about the 1-cent sales tax increase the Zachary Community School Board is asking voters to consider on the March 28 ballot. On Jan. 15, Devillier provided an update to members of the Zachary Rotary Club. “ W e ’ v e been discussing district budget issues and finances for about five years now, Devillier and outgoing board members have had plenty of discussions,� Devillier said. His job, Devillier said, is to educate the community on where the district is currently; to make the best decisions possible; and to educate new board members on the budget and the issues surrounding it. Devillier provided a snapshot of the district’s finances, not unlike the presentation shared with the community during town hall meetings in October. In 2009-10, the state Legislature eliminated the district’s annual 2.75 percent Minimum Foundation Program increase resulting in lost revenue for the district while at the same time requiring additional funding for new initiatives, Devillier said. “For the 2013-14 fiscal year, the lost revenue amounted to about $3.5 million,� Devillier said. Since 2009, the Zachary district has seen increases totaling $4 million in retirement costs and about $1 million in health benefits, he said. Mandated employer contributions to teachers’ retirement funds increased from 15.5 percent of the employee’s salary in 2010 to about 28 percent in 2014. That increase in retirement costs equated to about $3.8 million for the 2010-11 budget and

about $7.8 million in 2013-14, Devillier explained. Devillier said the district can continue to cut until the effect reaches the students and the classrooms. “We don’t want to go there, but the fact is, that’s where we’re headed. Cuts in various programs across the board including the arts, athletics and in lots of different areas will happen,� Devillier said. “And the cuts will happen this year, next year and the following year.� Devillier said that before those cuts are made, officials want to know if that’s what the community wants. “We have the best school system in the state and the No. 5 high school in the state,� Devillier said. “The top four high schools are magnet or private schools.� Devillier said that if the 1-cent tax increase passes, the revenue it would generate — about $4.5 million — would be used to fill in the deficit and pay for some teachers to attend professional development courses that have been cut the past few years. “We wanted to build nice, new schools and give our children a better learning environment,� Devillier said. “We’d like to offer our students many opportunities, but with cuts, we’d actually have to take a step back, and we don’t want to do that,� Devillier said. The Zachary school district has roughly 5,483 students enrolled and about 618 district employees, with about 404 of those employees working as teachers.

applicants, 1,408 were admitted — an acceptance rate of 7.4 percent. Before being considered by the Admissions Board at the Naval Academy, candidates must first complete several steps not included in the average college or university admissions process. The first step includes filling out an application that requires transcripts, school records and taking college board exams several times, starting as a junior, according to Bruce Latta, dean of admissions at the U.S. Naval Academy. Good candidates are students who are well-rounded in high school, who challenge them-

selves and do well academically by taking honors or Advanced Placement courses and are involved in activities such as athletics, student government and band or JROTC, Latta said. “Students who are pushing themselves to juggle many things at once so that once they are here, they will be able to handle this type of environment and already be good at time management,� Latta said. “In high school, you might call that type of student an overachiever. Those are the types of candidates who typically do well here.� Additional steps to becoming accepted include passing a physical fitness test and providing medical background as well as

receiving a congressional nomination. Florida received three congressional nominations — one for the Naval Academy from Then-U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy and two for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. One of those nominations was from Cassidy and the other from former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu. “Applying is a very self-motivated process. You just have to figure it out. So many applicants don’t have the perseverance to make it through the process and they give up or let their nerves get the best of them,� Florida said. Once Florida made it through the first steps, he had to go be-

fore a review board. He says it is the admissions board’s job to try to unnerve a candidate. “I was a little nervous but not very much. This is what I want, what I’ve always dreamed of. They try to wear you down, break you down and weed out people. But I just told them that this is what I’ve always wanted and that if they didn’t accept me, I’d keep trying, go somewhere else, but that I would gain acceptance eventually,� Florida said. Florida said he loves the discipline of military life, the “bare bones� basics, drills and ceremony, and it was his father who pushed him to go the officer route and apply for the Naval Academy.

Zachary High School’s junior varsity basketball squad was the overall tournament champion after defeating Donaldsonville twice Jan. 10. Celebrating the win are Lyndsey Mitchell, front; second row, from left, Kristina Brooks, Raya Haynes and Aylssa Turner; standing, Ke’Andre Sanders, Bryana Langford, Kenadi Johnson, Tamia Veal, Jamecia Profit, Lauryn Langley and Aleah Haynes. Photo provided by PATRICK JENKINS

JV Lady Broncos win basketball tournament Advocate staff report Zachary High School’s junior varsity girls are the overall champions after defeating several area teams in a Jan. 10 junior varsity basketball tournament. The JV Lady Broncos hosted visiting teams from Donaldsonville, Dutchtown and McKinley high schools to earn the tournament trophy. The JV squad defeated Donaldsonville twice in a doubleelimination format and won the championship game 57-21. Kristina Brooks earned 11 points; Raya Haynes scored 10; and Jamecia Profit and Bryana Langford each put up nine points. The junior varsity team defeated Donaldsonville in an earlier game 53-26, with Profit earning 14 points, followed by Tamia Veal with eight and Kenadi Johnson, who had seven points in the win. Zachary also defeated McKinley 24-22. Profit and Langford

scored six points each followed by Johnson with five points. The Zachary junior varsity team is set to host Denham Springs at 5:30 p.m. Friday. On Tuesday, Zachary’s Lady Broncos host Broadmoor and invite all Northwestern Middle School students for NMS Night. Tipoff is at 5:30 p.m.

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ZACHARY POLICE BOOKINGS

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The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from Jan. 9-15.

The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the Baker Police Department from Jan. 10-15.

ALLEN, JAMIE: 38, 20291 Old Scenic Highway, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for motor vehicle inspection sticker required, tail lamps required, general speed law and careless operation. BROCK, SHYVONNE: 28, 4535 Oak St., Zachary, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. BROWN, GARIUS: 18, 3464 Magnolia Ave., Zachary, resisting an officer by flight. DARVILLE, DEXTER: 45, 1623 Convention St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft. KENDRICK, MICHAEL: 40, 8421 La. 19, Zachary, bench warrant on fugitive charges from West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. NATION, LUKE: 18, 4980 Lower Zachary Road, Apt. 25, Zachary, resisting an officer by flight. PARKER, TRENT: 26, 5157 La. 19, Lot 17, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft. SALAZAR, COLTAN: 21, 5635 Lower Zachary Road, Zachary, simple criminal damage to property and disturbing the peace. SCOTT, DOMINIQUE: 21, 2509 S. Magnolia Drive, Baker, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. WILLCUTT, BRENNAN: 17, 1074 Meadow Glen Ave., Zachary, simple criminal damage to property and hit-and-run.

AGNEW-WADE, VALINDA: 20, 4353 Delaware St., Baton Rouge, two counts of theft. ARRINGTON, JOSIAH: 22, 5350 Groom Road, Apt. 81, Baker, affidavit warrant for simple burglary, simple criminal damage to property, theft of a firearm and four counts of contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. BILLIOT, KIMBERLY: 46, 536 Day Drive, Baker, aggravated burglary and two counts theft of a firearm. BUTLER, TAYLOR: 18, 1120 Sherron Ave., Apt. 30, Baker, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernaia. CARRIERE, ALISA: 30, 3947 Winbourne Ave., Baton Rouge, simple burglary, criminal mischief and resisting an officer. CRITTENDEN, LUQUINN: 28, 5108 W. Shilo Drive, Baker, affidavit warrants for 12 counts of simple burglary and five counts of contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. DILLARD, DEBORAH: 50, 6825 Glen Oaks Drive, Baton Rouge, fugitive through East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. DOUGLAS, TREY: 19, 814 Sherron Ave., Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for disturbing the peace by fistic encounter and remaining in places after forbid-

den. DUPAS, HAMSON: 33, 1232 Oriole St., Baton Rouge, fugitive through East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. EDWARDS, DASBYN: 17, 1254 Kay Kay Drive, Tickfaw, illegal carrying of weapons. GILMORE, AKEITHA: 22, 9645 Gassie St., Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for driving under suspension/revocation and motor vehicle inspection sticker violation. GILMORE, CHIKEITA: 20, 16511 Vermillion Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for no driver’s license and child seat restraints. GRAY, LEROY: 33, 4420 Heath Drive, Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for safety belt use and driving under suspension/revocation. HART, TREASURE: 36, 11418 Granberry St., Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for two counts child restraints, windshield/window view through, driving under suspension/revocation, two counts of speeding and fugitive through East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. JAMES, CHARLES: 22, 906 Sherron Ave., Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for domestic abuse battery. JOHNSON, RAVEN: 28, 1840 Chamberlain Ave., Baker, disturbing the peace, stalking and simple criminal damage to property. JONES, DONALD: 23, 750 N. 29th St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant

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for failure to appear for attempted theft. JONES, KEYOUN: 26, 5140 Weston St., Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for two headlights required, driving under suspension/revocation, motor vehicle inspection sticker violation and no proof of insurance in vehicle. JONES, STACY: 42, 2117 Hovey Ave., Baker, felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. KIRK, KANDARLYN: 26, 10247 Dundee Drive, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft. MATEN, REGINALD: 46, 9927 Big Bend Ave., Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for no insurance and driving under suspension/revocation. MATHES, JAMES: 46, 5350 Groom Road, No. 1, Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for speeding and expired driver’s license. MILLIGAN, NIKAYIA: 20, 4117 La. 955 West, Ethel, affidavit warrant for criminal mischief. MIZELL, JR., CHARLES: 20, 1119 Shilo Drive, Baker, affidavit warrant for simple burglary, simple criminal damage to property, theft of a firearm and four counts contributing to the delinquency of juveniles MOORE, COURTNEY: 34, 8770 Elm

Grove Garden, Apt. 210, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for driving under suspension/revocation and expired motor vehicle inspection. PAYTON, JUANITA: 38, 1544 Blount Road, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for child seat restraints and no insurance. PETERMAN, GARRETT: 28, 1915 Marie St., Zachary, bench warrants for failure to appear for careless operation, driving under suspension/revocation, safety belt use and driving under suspension/revocation. REED, LESLY: 36, 2532 69th Ave., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for sale/possession of controlled substances. SCOTT, JOSEPH: 24, 5335 Truman St., Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for driving under suspension/revocation and speeding. SHORTS, KENDRALL: 27, 2286 Dawson Road, Jackson, bench warrants for failure to appear for expired motor vehicle inspection, no driver’s license and no insurance. SMITH, MICHAEL: 25, 9190 Wall St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft. TITUS, QUINTIN: 19, 12369 Arena Drive, Baton Rouge, illegal carrying of a weapon and possession

of firearm with obliterated numbers and marks. WALKER, EDWARD: 21, 11626 Willow Oak Ave., Baton Rouge, fugitive from East Baton Rouge Parish. WATSON, TIFFANY: 26, 5213 E. Hunters Chapel Court, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for speeding. WEATHERS, MICHAEL: 28, 3031 Denham St., Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for driving under suspension/ revocation, handicapped parking, disturbing the peace by fistic encounter and sale/possession of controlled substances. WILCOX, JAMES: 20, 4501 Breckenridge Drive, Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for disturbing the peace, resisting an officer and simple criminal damage to property. WOODALL, JERRY: 41, 4210 Heath Drive, Baker, disturbing the peace and resisting an officer. WOODALL, PATRICIA: 47, 2014 W. Azalea Ave., Baker, disturbing the peace and resisting an officer. WOODS, LABRITTANY: 19, 18733 Samuels Road, Zachary, two counts theft. YARBROUGH, CLARENCE: 28, 1531 Robinson St., Baker, driving under suspension, failure to register vehicle, switched plate and active Baker bench warrants.

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Akbar Fairchild Brinsmade of Biloxi, MS, beloved husband of the late Juanita Maurice Phillips Brinsmade, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 28, 2014, after a devastating bout of pneumonia. Born in Puebla, Mexico, on May 31, 1917, to Robert Bruce and Helen Steenbock Brinsmade, Mr. Brinsmade always had strong academic interests. He and his six siblings were brought up and went to school in Mexico, where their father was a mining engineer for over thirty years, and all became fluent in Spanish. Mr. Brinsmade also developed fluency in several other languages through the years. After receiving a bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, he went on to earn a master of science degree in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and pursued additional studies at Tulane University. First as an employee and later as a consultant, Akbar Brinsmade worked for a multitude of major corporations in the space and petrochemical industries around the world, including years spent in Saudi Arabia, the Caribbean, and South America. He holds a patent for a space station gravity bed and authored the book Travel to the Stars in 1996, as well as chapters in the book Solid Rocket Technology in 1967. In addition, Mr. Brinsmade completed his father's manuscript of Logical Liberalism, following the elder Mr. Brinsmade's untimely death in 1936, and published it in 1952. Believing passionately in continuous, lifelong learning, he continued to conduct research and publish in professional periodicals. When his wife of 63 years developed a form of nonHodgkin's lymphoma in 2007, he embarked on intensive study to find the root cause of the disease, developing a theory-- "The Origin and Cure for Cancer" which was presented at the 2013 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting. His latest work, "The Center

of Intelligent Life in the Universe and an Early Warning," was presented in November at the 2014 AIChE Annual Meeting and stems from his knowledge of space technology and concern for future generations. An emeritus member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, he was a fellow of the American Institute of Chemists and a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the American Chemical Society. While working to develop airplane fuel during World War II, in the Houston laboratories of Shell Oil, Mr. Brinsmade met Juanita Phillips, a bright former educator turned lab technician. The couple married in Houston, June 16, 1944, celebrating with war-time rations, and began a life together that produced three children and moved the family to New York City; Los Angeles, CA; Caracas, Venezuela; Charlotte, NC; Madison, WI; Cumberland, MD; Castle Rock, CO; Slidell, LA; Diamondhead, MS; and Biloxi, where they survived Hurricane Katrina in their home and rebuilt after the devastation. Although the couple had been active in both community affairs and their Lutheran church wherever the family lived, in recent years hearing loss and Mrs. Brinsmade's delicate health prevented them from enjoying many previous enthusiasms. Mr. Brinsmade, however, in addition to his scientific pursuits, continued his involvement in local, national, and international legislation and affairs, voted regularly, and lobbied for causes which interested him. His strong character, sharp mind, attention to detail, and superb memory were appreciated and admired by all who knew him and remained with him throughout his life. Akbar Brinsmade was predeceased by his parents, five of his siblings: Virginia S., Robert T., Harold S., and Alan B. Brinsmade and Christine B. Bessey, and, on June 11, 2014, by his beloved wife Juanita P. Brinsmade, with whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage. He is survived by daughters Anne Hudson Brinsmade of Chicago, IL, and Charlotte Lynn Brinsmade Odom of Baton Rouge, LA; son, Robert Bruce Phillips Brinsmade of Cocoa, FL; grandchildren, Carey (Jimmy) Taylor of Prince Frederick, MD, Brian (Holly) Lignelli and Tony Lignelli of Chicago, IL, Nicholas (Sierra) DeFelice of Dunkirk, MD, Joanna DeFelice of New York, NY, Taylor (Christina) Odom of Washington, VA, 2nd Lt. Travis Odom U. S. A. F. of

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nonstarters, Arrington Blanchard and Deontre Jackson. “We’ve got four guys who have been in the program for all four years — Ortego, O’Neal, Miller and Wallace,” Moreau said. “London came out last year and he’s steadily improved. They’ve all come a long way.” For the Broncos to get where he’d like them to be, Moreau said they need to bear down for the next month. The team had a trimeet Jan. 21 with Live Oak and McKinley. Next up for the ZHS wrestlers is the Live Oak Duals on Jan. 24 at Live Oak followed by a dual meet with Catholic High at Zachary on Jan. 28, then the Ken Cole Tournament at Comeaux High in Lafayette on Jan. 30. The Baton Rouge City Tournament is slated for Feb. 6-7 at Brusly High followed by the Division I state meet Feb. 20-21 at the Pontchartrain

Center in Kenner. “The City Championships, I want to get somebody in there and win; we’ve had city champions the last three years in a row,” Moreau said. They also had wrestlers place in the state meet the past three years. “You always try to get better than you’ve done before,” Moreau said. “Our best (at the city meet) in history is third place a couple of times, and we were fourth once. It’s good to get in that range, and it would be ideal to be runner-up.” The goal for the state meet is always to be No. 1. Unlike football, at the state meet in wrestling, private schools compete with public schools in the same division. The best the Broncos have finished at state was ninth place. Zachary was 14th last year. “We want to at least be in the top five, and the No. 1 public school would be great in state; that’s a

good goal,” Moreau said. “If guys score points like they’re capable of scoring, we can do pretty good. If things go right, we could do real well. “We don’t have as many kids involved like some schools, so you’ve got to go with what you’ve got. Our kids work hard, and we’re trying to get a few more kids involved to build depth.” Moreau said the Broncos have benefited with the coaching help of assistants Steven Thomas and Sam Knight. “They’re a big part of the success of our team, and we’ve got a little staff that work with the kids and help them develop and improve a little more this year,” Moreau said. “We’re going to be ready.” Send sports news, photos and stats to Howard Arceneaux at harceneaux@theadvocate.com.

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Zachary and West Feliciana high schools held a Louisiana Army Junior ROTC vs. Navy Junior ROTC 7-on-7 flag football game Dec. 13. Zachary’s Army Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps program played West Feliciana’s Photo provided by LESLIE MARTIN Navy Junior ROTC program the The first Louisiana Army Junior ROTC vs. Navy Junior ROTC 7-on-7 Flag Football game between Zachary High School’s Army same day as the annual ArmyJROTC progrom, at left, and West Feliciana’s Navy JROTC program was played Dec. 13 in Bronco Stadium in Zachary. Zach- Navy game. ary’s Army players won 56-35. “The schools chose to honor Paid advertisement

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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 certifi-

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tered 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.

ment, 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 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 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 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. 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. 5079555-jan 15-22-29-feb 5-4t

5079545-jan 15-22-29-feb 5-4t NOTICE --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. 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, must have and maintain a valid driver’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 adminis-

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After offer of employment, but before beginning work in this class must obtain a valid Louisiana driver’s license. Before completion of the probationary period must obtain a firefighter certification. 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. 5079562-jan 15-22-29-feb 5-4t

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. 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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