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Council delays advisory board decision BY STACY GILL
ary Historical Village’s advisory board. At a January meeting, Jean The Zachary City Council Byers, director of the Zachary has delayed a final decision on Historical Village and Museum, who will serve on an advisory suggested a list of people along board for the Zachary Histori- with qualifications and intercal village until officials can ests council members could determine if a councilman can consider before naming their appointees. appoint his sister to serve. The Allison House, Bauman The council discussed at its Feb. 24 meeting appointing House and McHugh House, members to serve on the Zach- a barn, carriage house, pavil-
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Church hosts recovery meetings
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Zachary began hosting meetings March 2 that incorporate the principles of Narcotics Anonymous and other successful peer support programs to help those in need and battling addiction. The meetings provide a much-needed community resource for admitting, accepting and resolving to conquer addiction to drugs and/or other substances that consume you as you consume them, church officials said. Substance abuse comes in many forms, and the habitual use of any chemical or behavior that distracts or detracts you from living a normal life can and eventually does ruin family, work and spiritual life, according to St. John’s. The meetings are a way to offer support for parishioners and residents who seek solutions. In order to protect the anonymity of each person, the location of the meetings will not be publicized, but only the start time of 7 p.m. To find out the date and location of the next meeting, call the Rev. Jeff Bayhi, Melany Roberts or Ric Smith at (225) 654-5778. To further maintain anonymity, church officials said callers can dial *67 so that numbers will be not be identified, but all calls will be answered, no questions asked. The meetings are free, but donations are appreciated to maintain the meetings, such as providing light refreshments and program-specific support materials. Placing God in the center of your life and realizing you are powerless over your addiction is the first step in beginning your recovery, and seeking support among peers is the second
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ion, railroad depot and the Old Town Hall are part of the Historical Village, which is owned by the city, that’s located in a two-block area on Virginia Street. The Annison House, built in 1811, is the oldest house in the Village but is located on Old Scenic Highway. Councilman Brandon Noel suggested committees could be formed for each house in an ef-
fort to include others from the community who are interested in serving. After a brief discussion by the council on which seven members would be appointed — one by each council member and two by the mayor — Councilman Tommy Womack asked if he could appoint his sister, Johnna Womack Roose. “Tommy, I’m not sure you can do that, appoint a family mem-
LIVING DOLLS ‘My name is Benjamin Franklin. I was known as one of the founding fathers who drafted the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. I was a writer and inventor best known for my experiment with a kite and key. My face is on the $100 bill. I was born in 1706 in Boston and died in 1790 in Philadelphia.’
CHARLIE MELDER
Just like a doll or toy that speaks or walks when you pull a string or press a button, second-graders at Rollins Place Elementary in Zachary brought history to life Feb. 20 during Living History Day. Dressed as famous historical figures, students recited biographical and famous facts about the person they chose to present as parents and grandparents visited classrooms throughout the day. Silent and motionless until a red button was pressed, only then did students begin telling their stories. Historical figures included Betsy Ross, Babe Ruth, Pocahontas and Colin Powell.
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‘My name is George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth Jr. I was born Feb. 6, 1895, in Baltimore, Maryland. I was an American baseball outfielder and pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1914-1935 and was one of the first five inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. I died Aug. 16, 1948.’
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‘My name is Betsy Ross, but I was born Elizabeth Phoebe Griscom. Legend has it that I sewed and made the first American flag and presented it to Gen. George Washington in 1776. I was born Jan. 1, 1752, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where I also died Jan. 30, 1836.’ ‘My name is Thomas Alva Edison. You may know me best for inventing the light bulb. I was also a businessman and inventor who is known for the phonograph and one of the earliest motion picture cameras. I was called ‘Al’ as a young boy and loved reading and making experiments in my basement. I died at age 84 on Oct. 18, 1931.’
‘My name is Martin Luther King Jr. I was the national face of the Civil Rights movement and played a pivotal role in ending the legal segregation of African-American citizens in the South and other areas of the nation. I was born in January 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated high school at age 15. I am most famous for my ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. I was assassinated in 1968.’
PENELOPE PARKER
‘I was born as Araminta Ross in 1820 and later became Harriet Tubman. I escaped from slavery in the South to become a leading abolitionist before the American Civil War. I led hundreds to freedom in the North as the most famous ‘conductor’ on the Underground Railroad. I died March 10, 1913, in Albany, New York.’
ber,” Amrhein said. “At least I don’t think you can. It could be an ethics violation.” “See, this is the problem. We have someone who wants to serve but possibly can’t because she’s my sister?” Womack said. Amrhein said he wants to verify whether the appointment would be a violation of ethics äSee COUNCIL, page 4G
Bronco Stadium track, field eyed $975K budget OK’d for Zachary High BY STACY GILL
sgill@theadvocate.com Synthetic wins out over grass for a second time at Zachary High School. After a lengthy discussion at a district facilities and operations meeting Feb. 26 and more on the issue prior to Tuesday’s School Board meeting, members voted unanimously March 3 to approve a $975,000 budget for a new synthetic track and multipurpose field. Patrick Jenkins, director of operations for the school district, and Don Simpson, construction supervisor and an engineer, talked about the condition of the track and field area and options for improvements during last week’s facilities and operations committee meeting. ZHS Principal Joe LeBlanc, football coach David Brewerton and track coach Chris Carrier also attended that meeting. Jenkins said the multipurpose field is used for physical education during the school day as well as for middle school, freshmen, junior varsity and varsity sports, band, cheerleaders, dancers, Junior ROTC and flag corps practices; youth football games; youth sports tournaments; and as an exercise track for the community. According to the presentation, the initial cost of the synthetic track and multipurpose field, which was completed in August 2007, was $1,439,274. The artificial turf and surface had a warranty of eight years while the aggregate base and drainage system warranty was for six years, Jenkins said. “Our track and field are reaching the end of their life spans,” Jenkins said. The presentation identified multiple areas of uneven subsurfaces on the track and field as well as depressions, torn seams, ripples and spongy or soft spots. äSee TRACK, page 4G
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