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PUBLISHER’S note

February 2010Volume 5 Number 7

Howard ArceneauxPublisher& Editor

Margot T. MayAssociate Publisher

Helen W. TurnerAssociate Editor

Bryan MayBusiness Manager

Lisa BiceReggie BridgesKatie Mondulick

Anne Richey MylesRyan TalbotPatrick TateJudy Troth

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Lane Regional Medical Center CEO Randy Olson recently celebrated his 30th year asa hospital administrator, having begun his career at a hospital in Richmond, Va. inMarch of 1980.

One thing has remained constant during his three decades in the health care business:“There are always challenges and changes you have to adapt to and address,” said Olson, whowill celebrate seven years with Lane RMC in May.

Some times, there are easy solutions to puzzles, and some times, they are much more trickyand complex. And some times, the problems have a unique nature all their own, like the currentpredicament involving Earl K. Long Hospital.

A move is under way for Our Lady of the Lake, under a cooperative endeavor agreement, tobecome the home hospital of LSU's medical education programs. The Lake would adopt acharity care policy like Earl K. Long's and would take care of patients without insurance.

Under the proposed plan for LSU to join OLOL, CEO Scott Wester said OLOL would builda trauma center in North Baton Rouge, add 60 patient beds and construct a medical educationbuilding to serve LSU's students. He said the cost would be in the neighborhood of $200 mil-lion and he promised his hospital would expand its capacity to take care of the anticipated big-ger patient load.

Earl K. Long's current building, which is long out-of-date, would be closed in December2013. Proponents argue the plan makes sense because building a new hospital would cost atleast $400 million.

A joint committee of Louisiana Legislature's on the Budget is scheduled to vote on the pro-posal March 19. Gov. Bobby Jindal, who has never met a budget he couldn't cut, supports theplan because it would save a large pile of money that the state desperately needs.

However, there's some concern that if EKL closes, patients in the North Baton Rouge areamight be less inclined to seek health care in South Baton Rouge, or they might not have ade-quate transportation to get there and back. Lane would possibly become their de facto hospital.

“A charity hospital case may not want to go to Essen Lane,” Olson said. “Legally, we haveto treat them and offer them the same services as any other patient. We understand that, and atthe same time, we want to be reimbursed for the care we provide to cover our costs.”

Olson said people might seek out treatment in Lane's emergency room. Lane certainly han-dles Medicaid cases, but too many and the hospital will have to make up for the added costburden somewhere, either by decreasing or limiting services. That's because Lane receivesreimbursements that are well below what it actually costs to care for patients. For Medicaid,

Possible closing of EKLconcerns Lane's Olson

See Publisher’s Note, p5

INSIDEPublisher's Note ............................................................................................................................4

Business Awards ..........................................................................................................................5

Chamber Dateline ........................................................................................................................6

Shop Zachary ................................................................................................................................7

Around Zachary............................................................................................................................8

Calendar of Events......................................................................................................................11

NewsMakers ..............................................................................................................................12

Business Feature: Dennis Macaisz............................................................................................13

Cover Story: Spring Cleaning....................................................................................................14

Top 5 Landscaping Problem ............................................................................................17

Business Update: BREC Zoo ....................................................................................................18

New Business News: Cinco de Mayo ......................................................................................19

Community Living: Lisa Bice, Realtor, ALHS, CNS..............................................................20

Get Fit: Judy Troth ....................................................................................................................21

Legal Matters: Anne Richey Myles ..........................................................................................22

Real Estate: Katie Mondulick ..................................................................................................23

Moment of Faith: Reggie Bridges ..............................................................................24INSIDE

Focus on Health: Dr Patrick Tate ..............................................................................................25

Money Matters: Ryan Talbot ....................................................................................................26

Snapshots ....................................................................................................................................27


2009-10 Zachary Chamber of Commerce Business AwardsBy Howard Arceneaux

Time is winding down to turn in your nomi-nee entries for the Zachary Chamber ofCommerce annual Business Awards and

Hall of Distinction. The Zachary Business and RealEstate Journal sponsors the awards.

This is the fourth year the awards will be presentedat the Zachary Chamber of Commerce's annual mem-bership banquet, which is scheduled for April 29.

Nominees for Company of the Year,Businessperson of the Year and New Business of theYear must be current chamber members. Nominationscan be emailed to [email protected] ordropped off at the Chamber office. Businesses andindividuals may nominate themselves and may havewon an award in the past.

The nominating letter must briefly include theindividual or company name, the category, and whyyou feel they are deserving of the award. Also includeyour name and phone number. Deadline for entries hasbeen extended to March 26 at 5 p.m. For information,call the chamber at 654-6777 or the Zachary Journal at721-2990.

Honorees will be featured in the April issue ofZachary Business and Real Estate Journal. Awardswill again be presented in the following categories:

COMPANY OF THE YEAR - Small Company ofthe Year (1 to 10 employees); Mid-sized Company ofthe Year (Between 10 and 40 employees); LargeCompany of the Year (More than 40 employees).These three awards are presented to the companieswith significant business and community achieve-ments during the past year. The company has con-tributed significantly to the community, either finan-cially, through charity work or other means of giving.The company must be based or have a major opera-tion in the greater Zachary area.

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the figure is 60 percent of what it takes to treat typ-ical emergency room cases.

In addition, Louisiana's charity system receivesmoney to take care of indigent patients, and Olsonis concerned that money wouldn't follow the indi-gent patients if they chose to go to Lane. Plus,monies that are reimbursed are done so based on ahospital's size, which would hurt Lane because it isrelatively smaller than OLOL and The BR General.One last point: EKL is not in Lane's service dis-trict.

For Olson, quality care for everyone is impor-tant, but the bottom line is the bottom line.

“We would take care of the patients without themoney going to us,” Olson said. “If every patientwere Medicaid or indigent, we'd have to close ourdoors. We just want our fair share of what's paid.”

State Health Secretary Alan Levine understandsthe problem and Olson said he's encouraged thatthe Governor's office will do what's necessary tobenefit all of EBR Parish's hospitals and at thesame time, take care of the issues that closing EKLwill create.

“There's a lot of good stuff in this project,” saidOlson. “My underlying goal and responsibility is tomake sure it doesn't harm Lane.”

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Zachary Chamber Of Commerce DatelineZachary's annual festival of fun March 24-28

The ZFest committee is making final preparations for the fourth annualZachary festival, scheduled for March 24-28 at Zachary Youth Park.ZFest is produced by the Zachary Chamber of Commerce and is put

together by a committee of volunteers who have given much of their time andeffort toward making the festival a success. Hubie Owen is again chairman ofthe committee.

Morgan Albert, an 11th grader at Zachary High School, has been name MissZFest for 2010. During the next year, Albert will represent the Chamber ofCommerce and ZFest at a number of events promoting Zachary.

This year's ZFest will feature the usual carnival rides, games, arts and craftsbooths, food, live entertainment and a dog show. Admission is free.

There will also be semifinals of the ZFest talent competition at 8 p.m. onMarch 25 and the finals are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on March 26.

The Miss Zachary Beauty Pageant (formerly Miss Z-Girl) is scheduled forMarch 28, beginning at 1 p.m. Winners will be announced at ZFest and invitedto ride in the Zachary Christmas Parade. For information, call Trish Dry at 937-7277 or email [email protected].

The popular ZFest Dog Contest will take place on March 27 at 4 p.m. andbest of shows will be named in Best Dressed, Most Obedient, Best PhysicallyChallenged, Most Original Costume, Best Trick, Most Beautiful and MostHandsome. Raisin Canes is a major sponsor with an appearance of Cane.

ZFest is also teaming up with the Baton Rouge Food Bank to stamp outhunger. Bring a non-parishable food item and place it in the Food Bank Barrel.

First Student Transportation will provide free shuttle service from three loca-tions: Copper Mill Elementary, LeBlanc's Payless and the Zachary Library.

The schedule is March 24, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.; March 25, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.; March26, 6 p.m.-11 p.m., March 27, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; March 28, Noon-5 p.m. Forinformation, call the Chamber at 654-6777 or visit www.ZFest.us.

ZFest Entertainment ScheduleMarch 24

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2:30 p.m. - Childrens Moving Company (tentative)4 p.m. - ZFest Top Dog Contest

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Chamber Banquet April 29Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret is slated to be the

keynote speaker at the annual Zachary Chamber of Commerce membership banquet,scheduled for April 29. The banquet will again be held at St. John Catholic Church'sgym, beginning at 6 p.m. with a happy hour/social. Dinner and the program willbegin at 7 p.m. Also on the agenda are the presentation of the Chamber's annualZachary Business Awards and the introduction of the Chamber's new board of direc-tors. For more information, call the Chamber office at 654-6777.

Progressive dinner March 13A progressive dinner benefitting the Zachary Historic Village is scheduled for

March 13, beginning at 6 p.m. Cocktails and appetizers will be offered at the home of Jonathan Benda at

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AROUND ZacharyLane to open urgent care centers

Lane Regional Medical Center will soon open two urgent care facilities, onein Zachary and a second location in Central. Lane Regional MedicalCenter CEO Randy Olson said the Zachary location will be housed in a

roughly 3,200-square-foot space in the Lake Pointe Shopping Center on Old ScenicHwy. He said construction will begin this month and the new facility will open inJune or July in partnership with a doctor from Baton Rouge who will be announcedat a later date. The Central location will be similar, and will be housed in the CentralProfessional Park.

“They will be similar to the Fast Lane and will provide urgent care,” Olson said.“The partnership with the doctor will allow us to provide services outside of the hos-pital's regular operating hours.”

course at the Bauman House, then the McHugh House will offer the main course ofprime rib with lobster tail. Dessert and coffee and a silent auction will follow at theAllison House.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling the museum at 654-1912. Thecost is $65 per couple or $35 per individual. In addition, costumes from the 2010 MardiGras ball of the Krewe of Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler will be on display at theMcHugh House.

Lane hosts diabetes meetingLane Regional Medical Center will host its monthly Diabetes Support Group on

March 9 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you want to learn more about Type 1 or Type 2, orif you just want to reinforce what you already know, be sure and attend this informativesession. The meeting is also open to all family, friends and any others in a supportingrole. For questions or to reserve a seat, call Sherri Brady, RN, at 658-4583.

Lane offers diabetes screeningLane RMC will take part in the American Diabetes Alert by offering a free blood

glucose screening on March 23. The free screening will be held at the Lane MedicalPlaza and Outpatient Diagnostic Center, located next to the hospital at 6550 MainStreet, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The American Diabetes Alert is an annual, one-day call-to-action held on the fourthTuesday of March. The goal is to raise awareness that diabetes is serious and that youcan have diabetes and not even know it. Registration for the glucose screening is notrequired. For more information, call 654-LANE (5263) or 658-4583.

Safe Sitter training at LaneA Safe Sitter® babysitter training program will take place at Lane RMC on March

30, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


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nurturing babysitters. The program is offered to girls and boys ages 11-13.Participants learn the fundamentals of quality child care, how to handle crises, how tonurture and guide a young child, and how to keep children safe and sound while theirparents are away.

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Member drive at Copper Mill Copper Mill Golf Club is offering a special Spring Membership Drive, which will

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savings of over $1,000). Monthly dues for an individual membership are $175 andfamily membership dues are $225. Membership privileges include unlimited golf,range and range balls, reduced guest prices on green fees, charging accounts in TheGrill and Golf Shop, access to the Tennis & Swim Center and social activities.

For information or to receive a membership package, call Emily McDavid at 225-570-8150 or email [email protected].

Copper Mill hosts 4-ballThe Copper Mill Men's Golf Association will host its first annual Spring 4-Ball

Golf Outing on March 27-28. The tournament is 4-ball (2-man best ball), pre-flighted

based on the lowest handicap, with USGA rules and handicaps will be verified. Thefield will be limited to 84 teams with 12 teams per flight. The top two flights will playfrom the black tees and the rest will use the copper tees.

Entry fee for the tournament is $350 per team and includes a practice round (cartfee not included), team tee package, complimentary green fee certificate, two days oftournament play, lunch both days, complimentary beer and soft drinks and a Calcuttaon Saturday night. Prizes of gift certificates of $700 for first place, $500 for secondplace and $300 for third place in each flight will be awarded.

To register or for information, call 658-0656 or visit www.CopperMillGolf.com.

Zachary PD hosting K-9 trialsThe Zachary Police Department will host the United States Police Canine

Association, Region 10 Field Trials on March 26-30 at Zachary High School. Thefield trials are an annual event, and serve to certify police K-9 units in several disci-plines that are essential for Police K-9s.

Sgt. Alex Bonds of the Zachary PD is seeking donations and door prizes for rafflesduring the competition. In addition, vendors who want to have a booth during the trialscan contact Sgt. Bonds at 654-1905 or email [email protected]. Headquarters forthe event is The Quality Inn in St. Francisville.

The USPCA is a non-profit organization and the proceeds from various raffles areused to help defray the cost of hosting the event. The USPCA is largest and oldestactive organization of its kind and Region 10 includes Louisiana and Arkansas.

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March programs at libraryTeen Book ClubMarch 13, 2 p.m.The Zachary Branch Library's Teen Book Club will end its study of

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Family Game NightMarch 29, 7 p.m.Spend some quality time with family at the Zachary Branch! We'll provide

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Civil War reenactment setPort Hudson State Historic Site will host the annual reenactment of the siege of

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Audubon Pilgrimage March 19-21Mark your calendars to attend the Audubon Pilgrimage on March 19,10 and

21, 2010 in St. Francisville. For four decades, the West Feliciana HistoricalSociety has opened the doors of significant historic structures to commemoratethe tenure of artist-naturalist John James Audubon, who painted a number ofhis famous bird folios in West Feliciana Parish.

This year's pilgrimage will also celebrate the bicentennial of the WestFlorida Rebellion with tours of four private homes: The Cabildo and BarrowHouse in St. Francisville, and Butler Greenwood Plantation and Laurel HillPlantation in the countryside. Oakley State Historic Site and RosedownPlantation will also be open.

For Audubon Pilgrimage information, contact the West Feliciana HistoricalSociety, P.O. Box 338, St. Francisville, LA 70775 or call (225) 635-6330 oremail [email protected]. Information on St. Francisville areaovernight accommodations, tourist attractions, restaurants, shops and recre-ational opportunities may be obtained by phone at (225) 635-4224.

branches of service -- artillery, cavalry, and infantry -- will be portrayed, as well ascooks, laundresses and sutlers.

The main reenactment battles begin at 2 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The Zachary High School band will be on site to provide concessions for sale or

visitors can bring their own picnic lunches. For information, call (888) 677-3400 or654-3775 locally.

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“I'm excited,” said LeJeune. “I'm not out of business, we've just createdanother way of doing business. I bring my business to the customer. BecauseI don't have all the overhead, I'm able to lower my prices drastically and passthat along to the customer.”

The new way of business is a convenience for customers. Instead of hav-ing a show room, LeJeune makes appointments at the convenience of thecustomers and visits with them in their homes with a full array of samples.

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MARCH 9Diabetes Support GroupLane RMC6 p.m.654-4583

MARCH 13Teen Book ClubZachary Library2 p.m.

MARCH 13Progressive dinnerBenefitting Historic VillageVarious locations6 p.m.654-1912

MARCH 14-15Ghost Ships on the RiverPort Hudson State HS7:30 p.m.654-3775

MARCH 23Free diabetes screeningLane RMCLane Medical Plaza8 a.m.-10 a.m.654-5483

MARCH 27-28Civil War ReenactmentSiege of Port HudsonPort Hudson State HS9 a.m.-5 p.m.654-3775

MARCH 29Family Game NightZachary library7 p.m.

MARCH 30Safe Sitter training Lane RMC8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.654-5263

MARCH 26-30USPCA Region 10K-9 Field TrialsZachary High School654-1905

MARCH 27-28Copper Mill MGA4-Ball Golf Tournament658-0656

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Rotary Club lunchesEvery ThursdayNoonZachary Police Department

Kiwanis Club meetingsEvery Wednesday7:10 a.m.

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NEWS MakersKaren Williams Lane's Employee of the Year

Lane Regional Medical Center named Karen Williams, a registered nurse in the hospital's

Cardiovascular Center, as its 2009 Employee of the Year. She received the award recently

at the annual Employee of the Year Luncheon held at Sammy's Grill in Zachary.

Williams has worked at Lane for 13 years and was recognized for her outstanding work and dedi-

cation to her patients and the hospital. She was named the November 2009 Employee of the Month

and was selected Employee of the Year from her fellow monthly winners.

“I am so honored to receive this award,” said Williams. “It means so much to me.”

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Mortensen, Bice achieve SRES

Seniors who need advice about buying andselling homes can turn to Michele Mortensenand Lisa Bice of Copper Mill Real Estate. Theyhave been awarded the Seniors Real EstateSpecialist (SRES®) professional designation bythe Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of theNational Association of Realtors (NAR).

Mortensen and Bice were required to success-fully complete an in-depth course in understand-ing the needs, considerations, and goals of real

Michele Mortensen and Lisa Bice

Williams is a resident of Ethel. She and her

husband, Lee, have 5 daughters and 13 grand-

children. Williams is an avid animal lover and

serves as a foster care provider through FAWS,

the Feliciana Animal Welfare Society.

Also recognized at the luncheon were

Employees of the Month for 2009: Cathy

Anderson, Natarsha Barnes, Sheila Barrett,

Patricia Dillon, Burtaniel Evans, JeNelle

Guillaume, Wes Howard, Jeanesa Jackson, Libby

Jones, Eric Rome, and Yarnell Wright.

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BUSINESS FeatureBusinesses face complicated hurdles during tax season

Dennis Maciasz, a certified public

accountant headquartered in

Zachary, has spent the

past 25 years helping business-

es navigate the tricky waters of

filing tax returns.

Maciasz is celebrating his

25th years as a CPA. He moved to Zachary with

his family in 1993 and currently has an office at 348 Hwy. 19, Suite B, across

from Superior Ford.

His practice focuses on business and individual tax preparation, financial

consulting and Quick Books training. Indeed, negotiating a tax return is not a

simple process, so like most accountants, Maciasz has been busy lately prepar-

ing clients for the April 15 deadline.

He has plenty of tips for businesses, possible ways to save money on their

tax returns. Among his tips that could lead to savings:

1) Businesses can take rapid depreciation on equipment, even though they

finance the purchase. This allows businesses the ability to buy equipment

immediately and depreciate the entire amount the year they purchase it. The

amount businesses can deduct has changed and is now $250,000 per year. If

equipment is more than $250,000, the depreciation can be 50 percent of the

amount without a limit.

“When they go to sell it, they will have to recapture that tax

savings,” Macaisz said. “It's really a deferral of taxes.”

2) Sole proprietors can now form Limited Liability

Corporations as single members. This category benefits

sole proprietors with the protection of general liability pro-

tection of personal assets.

3) Corporations can encourage employees to take advantage of retirement

plan opportunities. Maciasz recommends businesses defer part of their salaries

similar to 401K contributions. It can offer a pension plan or retirement plan.

Companies generally match the contributions up to 3 percent. This encourages

employees to save for retirement and the savings are tax deferred.

4) If a business builds a new building, Macaisz suggests the costs broken

down into different cost areas. He said they can get back refunds faster through

rapid depreciation.

Maciasz also suggests other areas can be beneficial, like work opportunity

credits. Working with an accountant can help with any areas of difficulty or

confusion. For information, visit Maciasz's website at www.dennismacy.com or

call 658-0262.

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Preparation.That's the recommendation of Chad Diaville. The first few weeks of

Spring is the time to wake up your yard from its hibernation of winter

and help it transition to the warmth and re-emergence of Spring.

It's an annual rite.

Diaville and his crews at Advantage Lawn and Landscaping are

busy cleaning up the ravages of an especially harsh winter and prepare

yards for the sunny days ahead.

“Now is the time to cut back plants and shrubs and bushes,” said

Diaville, a native of Marksville who now lives in Baker. “Cut away all

the dead foliage and prepare the ground with pre-emergence chemicals

to keep the weeds from growing. Weeds are easier to kill now than

when they have a chance to take root and run wild.”The unusual amounts of snowfall and unusually cold winter did

considerable damage. Diaville said he's seeing early clover patchespopping up and suggests broad-leaf herbicides are particularly effec-tive in eradicating early weeds.

“Get control of the winter grasses before they get too bad,” Diavillereiterated. That goes for ground cover, like jasmine.

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Beside cutting back damaged plants, Diavillesaid now's the time to also start planning springplantings. However, it's still too early for veg-etable gardens and fruit trees, and he suggestswaiting until the danger of another freeze haspassed before planting them. Instead, now's the

time to prepare beds and tree root systems withmulches and/or pine straw.

Preparation is also under way for the staff atParish Home Center's Outdoor Harmony. Theyhave been busy ordering and stocking supplies fortheir third spring in business. That experience has

been valuable in stocking supplies. Eric Mautner, general manager at Outdoor

Harmony, agreed with Diaville that the earlySpring is a great time to mulch and fertilize beds.He also recommends cutting back and raking thedead growth from thatch.

“Because of the increased amount of rain wehad this winter, more fertilizer is probablyrequired,” said Mautner. “Whatever is dead, don'ttry to salvage it, just eliminate it because it canpromote bacteria.”

One product, organic fertilizer, made fromearthworm casings, is particular effective.However, he also cautions against over-fertilizing.

Outdoor Harmony is a full-service lawn and

“Cut away all the deadfoliage and prepare theground with pre-emergencechemicals to keep the weedsfrom growing. Weeds areeasier to kill now than whenthey have a chance to takeroot and run wild.”

Chad Diaville of Advantage Lawn and Landscaping works on one of his commercial customer's landscapes.

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garden center and has thousands of plants, shrubsand trees available to choose from. They also havebulk dirt, top soil, river silt and sand among otherbulk supplies.

In addition, Outdoor Harmony offers pottery,ornamental materials, bar-b-cue pits and swings

and materials to create ponds. There's a wideselection of herbicides, fungicides, insecticidesand other chemicals.

Outdoor Harmony is working with licensedhorticulturalist Brook Webber of Parish Lawn andLandscape Solutions, who is available for consul-

tations. “We have someone (Webber) available to meet

with individuals,” said Mautner. “He will be avail-able for consultation and for periodic seminars.”

Outdoor Harmony sells almost exclusivelyLouisiana-grown plants and products when possi-ble. Delivery and pickup is available. Keep an eyeon the marquee sign in front of Outdoor Harmonyfor upcoming specials and events.

“Demand will be high for plants and productsthis year because of all the damage,” said Mautner.“I suggest people don't wait to get their supplies.”

For information, call Diaville's AdvantageLawn and Landscaping at 978-1571 or visitwww.AdvantageLawnLandscaping.com. For allyou garden supply needs, contact OutdoorHarmony at Parish Home Center at 654-2155 or654-9344 or visit www.ParishHomeCenter.com.

“Demand will be high forplants and products thisyear because of all thedamage,” said Mautner. “Isuggest people don't waitto get their supplies.”

Outdoor Harmony at Parish Home Center has many types of plants available from which to choose.

Eric Mautner,general manager atOutdoor Harmony


Top 5 home landscape problems in LouisianaThe LSU AgCenter has identified five major

landscape problems in Louisiana gardens:1. Inadequate landscape bed preparation. Many of

the problems associated with our turf, gardens andornamentals can be prevented or overcome if propercultural practices are maintained. With our highamounts of annual rainfall and poorly drained nativesoils around much of the state, bed building is critical.

Adequate bed preparation before planting helpsavoid later problems. To prepare a bed properly, firstremove weeds and any other unwanted materials. Next,till the soil to a depth of about 8 inches and incorporate2 to 4 inches of composted organic matter, such ascomposted bark, aged manure or compost. This treat-ment will improve internal drainage of the soil and helpwith aeration and oxygen exchange in the root zone.Raising the bed to 6 to 8 inches also will improvedrainage.

2. Improper soil pH and fertilization. Most of theornamentals grown in Louisiana prefer a soil pH of 5.5to 6.5. Some of our common landscape plants actuallyprefer a soil pH in the lower end of this range such asazaleas, gardenias, petunias, blueberries and vinca(periwinkle). A soil test will reveal your soil's pH level.The base price for a test from the LSU AgCenter soiltesting lab is $7 per sample. Check with the countyagent's office at 225-686-3020 for details.

All growing plants need an adequate supply ofnutrients for optimal growth and development.Incorporate nutrients into the soil at time of planting.Agood, slow-release fertilizer works best. It's helpful toknow if your current native soil has low, medium or

high levels of fertility (determined by a soil test). You need to know the fertility requirements for the

ornamentals you plan to grow to be able to apply thebest management and sustainable practices. Remember,over-fertilizing is generally worse than under-fertilizingor not fertilizing at all. Over-fertilization leads to exces-sive plant growth, weaker growth, fewer flowers, leach-ing and runoff (which then become pollution) and canactually damage plants.

3. Putting plants in the wrong place. Many homelandscapes have examples where the wrong plant is in aparticular spot, whether because of size, sunlightrequirements or foot traffic patterns. Selecting the cor-rect plant for the location is critical, so before purchas-ing a plant, read the tag to see how much sunlight isrequired and what size it will be (both width andheight) at maturity.

4. Winter damage. Winter damage primarily occurswith tropical plants, which cannot tolerate cold weather.Unusually severe cold can sometimes damage plantsthat are normally hardy, such as azaleas. Mulching with

leaves, pine straw or similar materials helps reducefreeze damage to roots and lower stems. To minimizework needed to protect tender plants over the winter,plant tropicals sparingly and focus primarily on plantsthat are reliably winter-hardy. Make sure plants suscep-tible to cold damage are not drought-stressed during thesummer and fall months.

5. Improper shade tree care. The problems withshade trees all across Louisiana are considerable, partic-ularly in our expanding residential areas. Constructiontakes a serious toll on the root system of trees. To avoidsuch damage, protect trees during construction, and donot trench, excavate, change soil grades or modifydrainage patterns around trees.

The grade around trees should not be changed morethan 1 inch per year. Proper tree selection and properpruning and care when trees are young will improvelong-term performance of shade trees in your landscape.

Information courtesy of LSU AgCenter. More infor-mation on this topic and other sustainable home land-scaping can be found at www.lsuagcenter.com.

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Malayan Tigers, whose numbers havedwindled to roughly 500 in the Asianwilds. The Zoo's three pure-bredMalayan Tigers, all sisters, roam thelarge expanse and cool off in the refresh-ing pool.

The exhibition also features an Asianrock garden, different species of bam-boo, a koi pond and a walk-throughaviary complete with various birdspecies indigenous to the Asian conti-nent. In addition, there's an on-site hold-ing building for animal care out of pub-lic view.

“We tried to incorporate all the mod-ern zoo elements in this exhibit, fromtheir natural habits, to large plexi-glassviewing windows,” said Mary Woods,the Zoo's marketing and developmentdirector. “It's also designed to facilitatethe human/animal connection. Wedesigned it to give people an up-closeexperience where they are virtually inthe habitat with the animals. “

Follow the natural Tiger footprintsthat dot the walkways, but be carefulwhere you step because there's also afake sample of Tiger droppings.

There are also educational graphicsigns that provide plenty of backgroundon the animals, and convenient sittingbenches and shade-covered areas withmisting fans help counter Louisiana'ssweltering heat. The exit is strategicallyclose to the Asian elephants.

“The core mission is conservationaleducation,” said Woods. “We want to getour visitors to spend some time with theanimals and get to know them and learnabout them in a fun way.”

The exhibit's animals are slowlybeing acclimated to their new environ-ments. The official grand opening of theexhibit is scheduled for April 17 at 10a.m. For more information, visitwww.BRZoo.org orwww.BREC.org/RealmoftheTiger or call777-3877.

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One of the BR Zoo's Malayan Tigers enjoys a cool bath.

For Baton Rouge residentsand LSU fans, 2010 is a sig-nificant year in the Chinese

lunar calendar. Also known as Year4707, it is more commonly referred toas “The Year of the Tiger.”

Appropriately enough, the BatonRouge Zoo will soon unveil TheRealm of the Tiger, the most ambi-tious creation in its 40-year history.

The Realm of the Tiger is a $3.575million project that showcases Tigersin a natural habitat. Certain tobecome the Zoo's signature animalshowcase, the project is fundedthrough BREC's Imagine Your Parksand a $300,000 grant from Exxon-Mobil.

The exhibit is the first to greet Zoovisitors and covers nearly two acres.After guests enter through an Asiangate, they become explorers, magical-ly transported on an enchantingadventure to an exotic land.

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Cinco de Mayo offering tasty Tex-Mex cuisineBy Howard Arceneaux

Josefina Coronel wants people to know if they arehungry for fresh, delicious authentic Tex-Mexfood, Cinco de Mayo is as fresh, delicious and

authentic as it gets. Opened in November at 20377 Old Scenic Hwy,

Suite 210, Coronel, who manages and co-owns Cinco deMayo, said her restaurant makes almost everything onthe menu from scratch, every day.

“We use fresh ingredients in everything from thesalsa and chips to the guacamole to main courses likefajitas,” said Coronel.

The concept for Cinco de Mayo was perfected at thefirst location in Ridgeland, Miss. and the Zachary restau-rant is the second.

“It's the same restaurant, near exactly,” said Coronel,who started waiting tables there five years ago.Eventually, she became a manager two years ago. Thatexperience has helped her with opening in Zachary.

“We've had good business,” Coronel said. “Usuallythe first year is pretty bad for restaurants as they getestablished, but it has been very good for us.”

The initial challenge was getting people to understandher restaurant is not affiliated in any way with Papacito's,which closed shortly after opening in the same locationlast year. Coronel wants to get the word out that Cinco deMayo is a completely new restaurant, with different own-ers and staff.

“We have a good reputation for our food and serviceand we have been getting very positive feedback fromour customers,” she said.

Cinco de Mayo has a full selection of traditional Tex-Mex dishes on the menu, and Coronel said special sea-sonings developed by Cinco de Mayo make the foodunique. She suggests starting with the appetizers, like thesampler, quesadillas, queso and flautas.

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It seems that weare facing abusy Real

Estate Season here inZachary! There hasbeen a surge of activi-ty since the first of theyear. The phones areringing with buyersasking questions,looking at houses,

making offers and buying homes. As the Springapproaches the Real Estate market will only get busier.If you want to get into the best home for the leastamount of money, then make sure you strengthen yournegotiating position early on in the buying process.While most buyers get pre-qualified by a lender, the best

way to make a strong offer today is to get pre-approved,which essentially means all of your financial data hasbeen verified and you are actually approved as the bor-rower on the loan. While this process can take anywherefrom a few days to a few weeks depending on your situ-ation, it remains a very powerful tool for buyers, onethat I recommend all of my clients have in their arsenal.

Your credit report will have a big impact on theapproval process. If you want to take advantage of thegreat interest rates, you need to have high credit scoresto secure the best possible rate. Here are some tips onimproving your credit score:

1.Review your current credit report for accuracy- Everyone is entitled to one free credit report per yearfrom each of the three credit bureaus - Experian,Equifax, and TransUnion. It is very common for credit

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reports to have mistakes or incorrect information.

2.Repair Credit Mistakes - If you discover some-thing on your credit report that is incorrect or missing,you should dispute the mistake by contacting the creditbureaus directly. They are required by law to investi-gate any disputed items and the investigations will usu-ally be done within 30 days of your request.

3.Pay Your Bills On Time - Payment historyaccounts for roughly 35% of your credit score.

4.Increase The Length Of Your Credit History -This accounts for about 15% of your score. Don't cancelyour old cards or get a lot new ones in a short time spanbecause this can hurt your score.

5.Keep Credit Card Balances Low - This accountsfor about 30% of your score. It's a good idea to keepthe balances below 25% of your available credit.

6.Keep New Credit Requests To A Minimum -This accounts for about 10% of your score. Every time alender runs your credit, an inquiry is recorded.

7.Understand that paying off a collection accountwill not remove it from your credit report - It willstay on your report for seven years.

8.Pay off debt rather than moving it around - Themost effective way to improve your credit score in thisarea is by paying down your revolving credit.

9.Be aware of credit scams

For additional information on how your creditscore will impact your loan and interest rate pleasecontact your mortgage lender.

Lisa Bice is a full time Realtor with Copper MillReal Estate of Zachary. She has received the “CertifiedNeighborhood Specialist” and the “Senior Real EstateSpecialist” designations and she is the only agent inLouisiana who has earned the Nationally “AccreditedLuxury Home Specialist” designation and is a memberof the Luxury Home Council. She works diligently withBuyers and Sellers in all price ranges. Contact Lisa forall of your Real Estate needs! (225) 572-9575 -cell/direct, (225) 658-7717 - office, email - [email protected]

estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older. Byearning the SRES designation, they have demon-strated that they have the requisite knowledge,experience and expertise to help seniors makewise decisions about owning and selling realestate. SRES Council, founded in 2007, is theworld's largest association of real estate profes-sionals focusing specifically on representing sen-ior clients. There are currently only 16,000active members of the organization.

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For a few months now, I have beenharping on health care, and how whatwe do in the fitness industry really is

health care. A number of you have told methat these articles have inspired you to get offthe couch, or at least think about getting offthe couch. Baby steps. So, this month, prom-ise yourself that you will do more than justthink about becoming more active. For manyof us, it is really super important to stay active,

or become way more active. I am talking about the senior citizen set. I offi-cially became a senior last summer; my personal goal is to become thehottest senior citizen on the planet. Whether I get there or not will be up tosomeone else to judge (Did you just shoot milk out your nose?).

Which brings me to the point- there are a bunch of senior citizensaround- and we all need to do everything possible to stay as active as wecan for as long as we can! For one thing, staying active will help you con-trol many health problems- high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 dia-betes, and osteopenia all see benefits from regular exercise. I don't thinkCongress will solve health care before I am 95, so I need to keep moving,and so do you!

Get some cardiovascular exercise; and to some degree, push yourself.Raise your heart rate to an aerobic range and keep it there for 30 minutesevery day. If you haven't exercised in years, then start with 10 minutes and

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The goal of thisarticle is toprovide some

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“judges” because they are judging you, and whatthey determine is final. There is an unspoken “popu-larity contest” that goes on in the courtroom, and

you want the Judge to like you the best. Be there…on time. If your notice says be in

court at 9:00 a.m., be in court at 9:00 a.m. Allowample time for traffic, parking, and getting throughsecurity. If you are not there, a bench warrant foryour arrest could be issued. Having a warrantissued means that if you are stopped by a policeofficer for any reason and there is an outstandingwarrant, you go to jail.

Addressing the Court: First of all, rise when theJudge enters and exits the courtroom. Address theCourt as “Judge” or “Your Honor”. Do not arguewith the Court. When responding to questions, you

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Proper courtroom etiquette can lead to positive outcomesmust answer with words. Do not nod your head or say "uhhuh".

Dress: Dress appropriately for Court. It is important tomake a good impression in the courtroom. While there are noformal dress codes, it is expected that good judgment will beused when attire is selected. Your appearance reflects yourattitude and demonstrates the respect of the individual for theCourt. Thus, the attire selected will have an impact on howthe Court will treat an individual. A good basic rule toremember is that if you are unsure, then don't wear it.

Searches: Many courthouses are now equipped with metaldetectors. You will be searched. Do not bring pocket-knives,guns, mace, or anything else that may be construed as aweapon.

Cell phones and other electronic devices: All electronicdevices must be turned off before entering the courtroom.Many Courts do not allow cell phones in the courthouse. It isadvisable to contact the Court prior to the day you are sched-uled to appear to find out exactly what its policy is concerningcell phones.

Intoxication: As obvious as it sounds, do not come toCourt drunk or high.

Small children: A courtroom is really no place for a smallchild. If possible, make arrangements to leave the child athome or bring someone who can wait with the child outsidethe courtroom.

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“You only get onechance to make a firstimpression.” Did youknow that most buyersform an opinion of yourhome in the first 15 sec-onds? Little things can

make a big difference. Your homes curb appeal is the first

thing a potential buyer will notice. The exteriorappeal of your home is just as important as theinterior. If you don't have a nice, inviting andneat exterior the buyers will not want to goinside your home, regardless of how fabulous theinterior may be. Here are a few simply thingsyou can do to insure your home looks appealing.

Regularly maintain the lawn and flower beds.No one wants to walk up to your home if youhave weeds over taking your flowerbeds or tallgrass. Keep your driveway, sidewalk and eventhe street in front of your home clean. We can'tcontrol litter or trash that is thrown in the streetor on your lawn, but you can control if it staysthere.

Other items would be re-stain or paint yourentrance doors and siding, check to make sure noshingles are missing from the roof, windows areclean and crack-free, and gutters are clear ofleaves, sticks or other items. Paint is inexpensiveand can make a world of difference. If areas needrepainting or a little touch up do so prior to list-ing your home. You don't want to waste anytimewhen your home hits the market nor do you want

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add some time to your total. Walking outsideor on the treadmill also gives you an opportu-nity to think things out, plan your day, medi-tate, and/or pray. Wear good shoes that sup-port your feet and arches; you will be amazedwhat a difference proper-fitting shoes makes.

Do some strength exercises. Just becauseyou aren't 20 doesn't excuse you; older peopleneed to be strong, too. Adding muscle masswill help you maintain a healthy weight.Toning up those muscles will keep some bodyparts from going south, if you get my drift.Many strength exercises relate directly tothings we do everyday: lifting cans, bottles,or laundry overhead; sitting into a chair andstanding up again; picking up a grandbaby;picking a milk jug out of a grocery cart.Strength and cardio exercise also boost yourimmune system.

Till next time…. Get off the sofa and getactive!

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to miss out on any buyers because you haven'tcompleted the little things prior to showing yourhome.

Interior appeal is just as important, if notmore important, to some buyers. As humans weall appeal to senses. Why would it be any differentwhen viewing homes? It isn't. It is reported thatpeople favor property shown under bright lightingrather than dark. Natural light is the best light forshowing your home. Before showing your homeopen the blinds or lift your shades in all the roomsto allow sunlight to shine in, it's appealing to theeyes.

The smell of cleanliness is important to yourhome as well. Avoid strong smells of tobacco,cooking, pet odors, oil or gas. Do your best to

eliminate unwanted sound and/or noise. Sounds ofpeace and quiet are some of the best sounds tohave when showing your home. Avoid barkingdogs, dishwashers, lawn mowers, etc.

Make sure your home is clean. Mostimportantly do not stress out too much. Buyersunderstand that you are living in the home.Buyers just want to see a clean home that doesn'tlook like a project they would have to spend thefirst few months fixing in order to live there.

For more home enhancing ideas or to setupan appointment to have your home needs evaluat-ed contact Katie Mondulick. Katie is an AssociateBroker with Coldwell Banker Mackey Co. Feelfree to contact me at 225-603-8905 or [email protected]


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As the Apostle Paul said goodbye to hisbeloved Ephesians, he reminded them ofChrist's assertion that it is more blessed to

give than to receive. The statement served as both achallenge and an encouragement for believers toembrace a lifestyle of giving. And even today, this

"other" beatitude is a principle that we must recognize ifwe are to live life to its fullest. God still prompts us tobe giving people. Whether it is in our relationships orin perceived needs, we are to demonstrate compassion.

The problem is that we are not naturally givers. Inanother word to the church at Ephesus, Paul declared,

"All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifyingthe cravings of our sinful nature and following itsdesires and thoughts" (Ephesians 2:3 NIV). Simplysaid, we have selfish natures that drive us to do what we

“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words theLord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive' (Acts 20:35 NIV).”

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Last month,skiers, skaters,hockey players

and other athletes were inVancouver for the WinterOlympic Games. Asspectators, most of uscan only dream of dupli-cating the feats of theseworld-class athletes - butas investors, we can learn

quite a bit from the traits that distinguish theseOlympians.

Here are a few of these winning characteristics: Discipline - To reach the top of their sports,

Olympians train diligently for years. Along the way, theyalso train themselves to ignore distractions and avoid

negative behaviors that could detract from their perform-ance. As an investor, you too, need the discipline toavoid those emotional decisions - such as taking a “timeout” from investing when the market is down or chasingafter today's “hot stocks” - to help you reach yourgoals._

Long-term focus - Many years ago, skaters, skiers,bobsledders and other athletes started training, whilekeeping their eyes on the prize - the 2010 OlympicGames. As an investor, you may also want to focus on adistant goal - such as a comfortable retirement - to guideyour daily, monthly and yearly investment decisions.

Ability to overcome obstacles - Most Olympic ath-letes had to overcome obstacles at one time or another.But whether it was a series of bad performances or acareer-threatening injury, they persevered . When youinvest for decades, you will also encounter obstacles

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along the way, such as market downturns, recessionsand investments that just don't pan out. But if you'reresilient enough to bounce back from these setbacks,you can keep progressing toward your financial objec-tives.

Willingness to take reasonable risks - When youwatch ski jumpers at the Olympics, you might think thatthey are taking incredible risks with their lives andlimbs. Yet, because they have practiced so many times,have studied the angle of the jump, have mastered theposition of their bodies in the air and taken all other fac-tors into account, they have substantially reduced therisk associated with their jumps. And, of course, if theywere to eliminate all risk, they'd have no sport. As aninvestor, you also need to incur some risks. But like theski jumpers, you can help control risks. How? By famil-iarizing yourself with all aspects of your investmentchoices and by building a portfolio mix that reflectsyour individual risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals.

Confidence - Above all else, Olympians must haveself-confidence; they must believe that they can suc-ceed. And when you invest, you need confidence inyourself and in your decision-making. While you can'tcontrol the movements of the financial markets, you cancontrol your response to them. You can avoid panicwhen prices are down and you can avoid complacencywhen things are going well. You can structure yourinvestment portfolio to meet your needs and you canmake changes when necessary.

By believing in your ability to succeed, you will freeyourself to act in your best interests. You may neverstand on the victor's platform at the Olympic Games.But emulating the best qualities of the Olympic athletescan help you reach your investment goals.

Ryan Talbot is a Financial Advisor and BranchManager with Edward Jones Investments. Contact Ryanat (225)654-4191 or at http://www.edwardjones.com/.His office is located just south of the intersection ofHwy 964 & Church St. at 20103 Hwy 964 Bldg 7, SuiteB, Zachary, LA 70791.

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fresh in traditional, strawberry, mango, peach and theMargarita swirl, which includes sangria.

Coronel said the sangria is made fresh at the restau-rant and she describes it as “fruity.” Another populardrink is the Mexican Sombrero, a margarita made withrum.

Cinco de Mayo's employs 12 people, includinghead cook, Omar Coronel, Josefina's husband. She isoriginally from Texas and her husband is from MexicoCity.

“We really like it here in Zachary and we're happythis is where we decided to open,” Coronel said. “Wealready have some regular customers and several ofthem tell us they feel like they are at home when theycome in.”

Cinco de Mayo is going to have a big celebrationon May 5, including a band. She hopes to soon add anoutdoor patio.

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Employees of the Month honoredLane Regional Medical Center recently recognized its 2009 Employees of the Month at

a special luncheon at Sammy's Grill. Karen Williams, RN, was honored as employee of theyear. Pictured (l to r) are: Burtaniel Evans, Patricia Dillon, Jeanesa Jackson, JeNelleGuillaume, Cathy Anderson, Natarsha Barnes, Libby Jones, Yarnell Wright, KarenWilliams, Eric Rome, Sheila Barrett and Wes Howard.

Ribbon Cutting -- Cinco De Mayo Mayor Henry Martinez and members of the Zachary business community welcome

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Sweet rewardsThe students of Mrs. Nezianya's PreK class enjoyed a special treat recently when repre-

sentatives of Kleinpeter Farms Dairy congratulated them for winning a “Name the Calf”contest. Kleinpeter received more than 3,000 suggestions and chose “Sweetie Pie” whichwas turned in by the class, which was treated to ice cream for their suggestion.

Heart Health FairThe fourth annual Zachary Heart Health Fair was hosted by CIS and Lane Regional

Medical Center at the Lane Medical Plaza on Feb. 24. Visitors received free screenings forblood pressure, glucose, body mass index, cholesterol and stroke assessment.

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