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Casting Field Stabilizing Zachary Area Riverbank Since 1961 By James Ronald Skains

The US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) is tasked with a monumental job in stabilizing the Mississippi River and its navigable tributaries banks to prevent erosion and other problems that impede navigation. The USACE 210 acre Casting Field just north of Port Hudson on the banks of the Mississippi River plays a major role in the monumental river stabilization process. “The St. Francisville/ Port Hudson mat casting yard is the only casting field south of Vicksburg,’’ Donald E. Rawson, Channel Improvement Project Manager with the New Orleans office of the USACE told the Zachary Post. “Since its first use in 1961, the USACE has spent an average of $6 million annually on concrete mat casting at the Mississippi River area. Acrerage of 220,000 “squares” of concrete mattresses is cast there each year,” Rawson added. “A mattress square measures 4-feet by 25-feet and is 3-inches thick. Since we started casting mats in 1961, 11,234,862

Pictured above: a crew lays sheets of bound together casting fields in the Mississippi River near Port Hudson.

squares have been cast.’’ Revetment construction with concrete mat on the Mississippi River is unique. The process starts

with the smoothing of the bank to a stable slope from the top to well beneath the water surface. Them the concrete mats are placed in the wa-

ter along the base of the river and is installed like a giant carpet from barges. The concrete sections are connected with stainless steel cables making the sections somewhat flexible. This allows the concrete sections to conform to the bank and river bottom. The mats usually extend from the high water mark on the river bank to the center of the river channel and are usually found on outside bends where bank erosion is most likely to occur. Before concrete mats were used for bank revetments on the Mississippi River, the material of choice for revetment work was hand woven willow planks. The willow mats were built on the river bank site where they would be used. Fordice Construction Company is currently operating the St. Francisville Articulated Concrete Mattress manufacturing facility under contract with the USACE. The Mat Casting Division of Fordice Con-

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Top Football Recruit Visits Zachary to Cheer for Jr. Broncos

On Saturday, September 28 Zachary Jr Broncos “ELITE” youth football organization and the Zachary community experienced a special visit from he nation’s number 1 rated high school player and all American running back Leonard Fournette out of St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, La. Fournette made a visit to Zachary La to see his cousin Ralph Walker III play little league football. Fournette also gave an inspirational speech to Jr. Bronco Elite’s B team prior to their game. Coach Ralph Walker said, “ Leonard is amazing”! “He has received on ESPN a number of times, and every accolade and award a high he still found time to give back to school player could receive, been our kids. Leonard touched many

Left: Leonard Fournette talks to the Jr. Broncos about the importance of “Faith, Family, and Football”

lives with his presence and these are the things kids never forget”. In his speech he mentioned education, hard work, dedication and team. These are all qualities needed to be successful on and off the football field. Fournette is being heavily recruited to play for LSU, Michigan, Alabama, USC and Miami. But of course, here at Zachary Post we encouraged him to come be near his cousins and play at LSU!

Above: Leonard Fournette with cousin Logan Walker at Zachary High football field. Logan is a middle school cheerleader for Northeast Middle in Zachary.

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struction has been producing mats on the Mississippi River since 1948. Fordice has a long and unique history of working with the Vicksburg office of the Corp of Engineers. “We currently have three USACE employees working at the facility during casting season,’’ Rawson related. “The St. Francisville casting yard is very busy during the season because it takes 24,288 squares to protect a mile of river bank. Between Old River and the mouth of the Mississippi River, USACE has 362 miles of cutting river protected with revetment.’’ The USACE Vicksburg District is responsible for 68,000 square miles encompassing seven major river basins, including 278 miles of the Mississippi River’s main stem, in Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. Vicksburg District is also responsible for about 800 miles of commercially navigable streams and rivers including the OuachitaBlack system, the Pearl, the Red, and the Yazoo Rivers. The Fordice name has been associated with the Mississippi River and the USACE since before WWII. Dan K. Fordice, Sr. worked for the USACE Memphis District before WWII. He also fought in WWII in the Pacific Theatre, but after the war, returned to his old job with the Memphis office of the USACE where he ran the District’s Willow Mat Operation. He worked on various projects involving flood control on the Mississippi River including the design and casting of Concrete Articulated Mattresses. In 1948, the Corps decided to

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let the manufacture of articulated concrete mattresses to the private sector. Fordice, Sr. left the Corps, founded Fordice Construction Company and was awarded the first private mat contract. The Fordice Company has been casting Articulated concrete mattress for the Corp ever since and to date has cast over 6.5 million mats. Fordice recently received a $13,000,000 contract for more casting work at the St. Francisville USACE field. If the name Dan K. Fordice, Jr. is very familiar along the River, it because that after 30 years with the Construction Company, Dan Kirk Fordice, Jr. was elected Governor of Mississippi in 1991. The former Mississippi Governors two sons, Hunter L. Fordice and Dan K. Fordice III now own and operate the company. Dan K. Fordice III is in charge of the St. Francisville Mat Casting Division for the Fordice Company. In March of this year, Kavanaugh Breaseale with USACE Vicksburg office released a summary of the Vicksburg District Mat Sinking Unit (MSU) eight-month re-

vetment season. The MSU placed 442,786 squares covering approximately 1,018 acres. If these 3 feet by 2 feet, three inch thick concrete blocks were stacked, they would extend 21 miles high. The MSU in the Vicksburg District of USACE is the only one of its kind in the world and consist of motor vessels and barges and cranes. It is not an 8-5 job. The crew of approximately 300 men and women live and work on the boats. Every fall, during low-water time on the Mississippi River, the MSU crews turn out to resume one of the longest-running and most important construction projects of the USACE – the placement of articulated concrete mattresses along the levees to prevent scour and protect communities. Writer’s Note: Since the first mat casting contract at St. Francisville was let to Warren Brothers in 1961 for 107,090 squares of mats, the Articulated Concrete Mattress operation has been a steady economic factor for Zachary and the Feliciana, providing dozens of jobs annually.

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Lane Regional Medical Center Honors 625 Years of Service

Lane Regional Medical Center recognized 54 employees for their years of service at the semi-annual Service Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, September 17: Pictured L-R: 30 & 35 years: Rhonda Ancar and Cathy Anderson - 30 years of service; Larry Ward, Scarlet Collier and Cindy Helmke 35 - years of service.

10 & 15 years: Kathy Pate, Brittany Casey, Eric Rome and Glynnda McDonald - 10 years of service; Karla Miller - 15 years of service.

20 & 25 years: Cindy Conerly, Judy Lafleur, Susie McLendon, Dawn Martin, Allyson Bennett and Angie Saari - 20 years of service; Rhonda Beauchamp - 25 years of service.

5 years: Karen Norwood, Belinda Horsley, Chandrlyn Clark, Shalanda Alexi, Marty Hughes, Patsy Adams, Matt Walker, Brittany Hopkins and Matt Roy - 5 years of service. Not pictured:Emma Dunn - 25 years; Betty Musselman - 20 years; Patsy Lofstrom and Nicole Spurgeon - 15 years; Barbara Emery, Matthew Morgan, Carlette Selders and Kimberly Watson - 10 years; and Russell Arceneaux, Lois Bridgewater, Sandra Campo, Kelly Daquilla, Jeremy Dedeaux, Andi Fletcher, Cody Fletcher, Candice Hughes, Martenus Keller, Joy Kerr, Richard Laphand, Michele LeBlanc, Angel Lemoine, Amber McQuirter, Monique Mills, Wendi Munn, Amanda Reno, Morgan Rhodes, Andrea Tucker and Amanda Washington - 5 years.

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Left: 7-8 year girls 4x100 Relay Track teams sets Associate and Regional Record at USATF Meet at LSU Track Field, now headed to North Carolina to compete for the National title. (l-r) Ryan Moore, Jaala Thymes, Janecia Stampley and Madison Kent

Kylie O’Brien, a 6th grader at Northwestern Middle, won Player of the Year twice this summer through US Kids Golf Tour. She won Player of the year for the Southeast Region and again for the Alexandria/ Central Region. She was awarded the Green priority status invitations for a regional event. She will represent Zachary in the Desert Shootout in Phoenix in February

Right: Zachary Students are headed to the 2013 USATF Jr. Olympics. Jaala Thymes, Jaden Thymes and Jakenzie Thymes will be competing in 2-3 events at National level in the 200, 400 and relay teams.

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Zachary Volleyball Improves Bronco Football Falls to Scotlandville to 9-4 with Defeat of McKinley

The ZHS Volleyball team is currently ranked 4th in the Region posting a strong 9-4 record on the season with the only losses being to #1 ranks St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photos by Sharon Ventura. The Scotlandville Hornets (3-0, 1-0) topped Zachary, 38-19, last Friday night. The Broncos (2-2, 0-1) now begin a 4 week road stretch away from Bronco Stadium. Photos by Sharon Ventura.

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Milestones

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Hunt, Delbert “Dee” Ethan

Delbert Ethan “Dee” Hunt, 86, died on August 30, 2013 at 1:10pm at his home in Zachary, Louisiana surrounded by his family. He was a graduate of Zachary High School in the class of 1945. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he

spent 5 years in the South Pacific Ocean and 1 year in the Korean War. Returning home, he went to work at Florida Gas Pipeline for 27 years. After retiring from Florida Gas, he went to work for EBRPSO in Civil Processing and retired from there 11 years later. He loved to travel and was an avid outdoorsman, especially enjoying hunting and fishing. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Zachary. He is survived by his wife and the love of his life for 63 years, Dottie Hunt; two daughters, Mary Lou Sheridan and husband Brad; Jamie Kirby and husband Vernon; one son, David Hunt and wife Debbie. He has 8 grandchildren, Jodie Allen and wife Cassie, Lynn Mason and husband Robert, Neal Allen and wife Taylor, Bert Kirby, De’Anne Pilcher and husband Nathan, Scott Hunt and wife Stacey, Janna LeGrange and husband Ben, Katie Amorello and

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husband Joe. He was also blessed with 19 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, David Franklin Hunt Sr., mother, Lucille Hunt Payne and brother, David Franklin Hunt Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Zachary Building Fund. Pallbearers are Jodi Allen, Robert Mason, Neal Allen, Bert Kirby, Nathan Pilcher, Scott Hunt, Ben LeGrange, Joe Amorello Jr. and Justin Tassin. Honorary pallbearers are his 19 great grandchildren. A special thanks to all the doctors, nurses, and staff at Baton Rouge General on Bluebonnet for their love, care and support they provided to the family. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Zach-

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ary from 5:00-8:00pm and Monday, September 2, 2013 at 1:003:00pm. The funeral will be held by Dr. Wayne Barnes, Dr. Reggie Bridges and Dr. Brythel Brantley of First Baptist Church of Zachary on Monday, September 2, 2013 at 3:00 and burial following. His favorite scripture was John 3:16, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. In the end, his greatest gift of all was the essence of a man with spirit, a charming nature, distinguished humor and oversized humanity that will forever live on through his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Below is a description of property that will be auctioned to the highest bidder for unpaid rent in accordance with LA RS: 4759. The auction will be held on Thursday the 24th day of October, 2013, at 11:00 am. The auction will take place at: All About Storage 5553 Groom Rd Baker, La 70714 Attn: Tammy or Gaynell Murray unit #108 Attn: Alexis, Asia Wright unit #133 Attn: Lashaundra Nettles unit#143 Attn: Cassonya Matthews unit#175 Attn: Phylis McGee unit #186 Attn: Ronald George unit # 298 Attn: Marchelle Thomas unit #365 Attn: Joseph McClain unit #410 Attn: Percy Domineck unit #150, 420 Attn: Rochelle Burks unit#441 Attn: Angelica Wells unit #508 Attn: Tameco Chin unit #510 Attn: Deborah Wilson unit #521 Attn: Raymond Harris unit # 537 Attn: Alden Allen unit #836 Attn: Teia Beaulieau unit # 845 The Public is welcome to attend. Payment will be in cash only. Items will include household items miscellaneous furniture. We will have a minimum bid on all units and we reserve the right to refuse any bid. Thank you, Management

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EVENTS IN THE ZACHARY AREA Breast Cancer Awareness Walk will take place at the Old Northeast High School Track at 12828 Jackson Road; Zachary, Louisiana 70791. Registration on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.; walk will begin at 7:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefit Susan G. Komen-Race for the Cure. For more information contact Juanita Sanford (225)654-8040. Boy Scout Troop 472, based out of St John the Baptist Catholic Church, will be selling jambalaya plates at the Saturday Farmer’s Market on October 12 from 11am - 2pm. Plates of chicken & sausage jambalaya are $6 and 100% of proceeds go to support local troop activities in Zachary. The Redwood Cemetery Association will hold its’ annual meeting on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Redwood Baptist Church located at 5182 Hwy 412 East in Slaughter, LA. All families who have plots in the cemetery are urged to have a representative attend. FREE Prenatal & Newborn Care Class at Lane Regional Medical Center Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE prenatal and infant care class on Saturday, October 19, at 10:00 a.m. in the Staff Development Classroom. “The Pregnancy Workshop” is an overview of what to expect during pregnancy and delivery for the soon-to-be mom. “Baby Care Basics” covers all you need to know to care for your newborn in the first weeks of life. A tour of Baby Lane, the LDRP unit, is included. Partners are encouraged to attend. Child care is NOT provided. Registration is required. Please call (225) 658-4585 to register. Antiques @ The Crossroads Fall Sale Friday, October 18th & Saturday October 19th 8am-6pm Sunday, October 20th 12:30 to 5pm Store Wide Sales & Outside Booths-Weather Permitting Antiques, Crafts, Garage Sale

Items, 31 Products, Amy’s Country Candles & More. Refreshments will be served. 20130 Plank Road (next to Sidelines), Zachary, LA Call (225) 570-2039 for more information. Zachary Elementary Schools’ Fall Fest and Silent Auction The annual Fall Festival and Silent Auction benefitting all five of Zachary’s Elementary Schools will take place on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00 a.m. -3:00p.m. at Copper Mill Elementary. Pulled pork sandwich dinners will be sold, and the cafeteria will be filled with auction items and deluxe gift baskets. There will also be a concession stand, live entertainment, and carnival-style games for the kids! Tickets for the pulled pork sandwich dinners can be purchased through any Zachary Elementary student. All money raised is used to support programs and educational incentives at Copper Mill Elementary, Zachary Elementary, Rollins Place Elementary, Northwestern Elementary, and the Zachary Early Learning Center. Please come out and support our schools! Homecoming Services Sandy Creek Baptist Church 22834 Liberty Road-Pride, Louisiana Sunday, October 20, 2013 @ 10:15 a.m. (Bible Study/Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.) Former Ministers: Bro. Rip Moran will lead the music Bro. Larry Evans will bring the message for the day Followed by Dinner on the Grounds Please come and join us for this time of Worship, Fellowship and Praise Art Crawl 2013 is gearing up! October 25, 2013 Art Crawl 2013 will take place in the heart of Zachary, Louisiana. It is a free public event featuring art, live music, live performances, food and much more! The Art Crawl serves as an annual fund-raiser for the Regional Arts Council of Zachary. Check back frequently for a list of participating merchants and artists.

There’s something to do every day in the Zachary area. From choir performances and rodeos to Main Street markets and special library programming for children, this area is rich in cultural and social activities. If you have an event you would like the public to know about, send and email to info@zacharypost.com. Space allowing, your event will be included for free in the Event Calendar section. LLE-_ZP and FE homesforsale (updated).indd 1

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