Zachary Post April 30 by Zachary Post

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In This Issue Zachary Unites to Celebrate Hope ..................... 1 Mayor to Host Annual Golf Tournament ............ 1 Zachary’s Judge Hernandez Installed in Southern Law Center Judicial Wall of Fame... 2 Business ...................................................... 4 & 5 Community........................................................... 7 Classifieds.......................................................... 11

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Zachary Unites to Celebrate Hope

Annual Relay For Life exceeds goals, raises over $65,000 for Cancer Research and Awareness

On Friday, April 19, the BREC Community Park was transformed into a setting that offered support and encouragement for anyone touched by cancer. The annual Zachary/Baker Relay for Life started off with demonstrations by relay teams and some friendly competition in the sand volleyball tournament. Hundreds of community members came out to show support and help raise funds by purchasing food, drinks or goods and playing games at the team tents. Thanks to fundraising efforts during this event and prior to, the goal of $65,000 was surpassed. The winning team for fundraising is the Bank of Zachary with $3000 raised so far. The Georgia Pacific booth won for best overall decorated tent that promoted a message of “Let’s Make Cancer Extinct. The tent was decorated with dinosaurs and other pre-historic animals and the team donned shirts stating: Extinct—Let’s make cancer next. The winning team tent for best use of “Making Cancer History” Relay Theme was City of Zachary with the theme of “History of Coca-Cola” and they sold cokes and displayed at their tent slogans and memorabilia associated with the brand. Activities for the night included the moving survivor dinner and walk, luminaria and wishing lantern ceremonies and a fashion show. For those who purchased a wishing lantern and were unable to attend, you may pick it up from Diane at City Hall and released on your own meaningful time. A special thank you to this year’s sponsors or helping make such an amazing event possible: Lane Regional Medical Center, Thornton, Musso & Bellemin, Hemotology/ Oncology Clinic, The Freeman Family, Neighbors Federal Credit Union, Bank of Zachary, Georgia Pacific, CIS, Zachary Orthopaedic Care Cen-

Cancer survivors begin the Survivor Walk at the annual Relay for Life in Zachary.

ter, Russell Pools, Champion Management Group and Myles Law Firm. Relay Committee Chair Tamara Vines would like to thank her committee members for all of their hard work and support: Renee’ Beadle, Activities & Entertainment Chair/ Sponsorship Chair; Hugh Engels, Logistics Chair; Jen Masterson & Denise Burdette, Luminairia Co-Chairs; Jennifer Mounts & Nicole Elmore, Survivor Co-Chairs; Theresa Payment, Publicity Chair; Diane Womack, Team Development Chair, Robin Taylor, Social Media Chair; Cherie Gravois, Mission Delivery Chair and Dale Vines, Accounting Chair. The committee would like to invite you to share your photos with Robin Taylor, Social Media Chair, to post pictures on their Facebook page. She can be reached via email at hewellrob@hotmail.com. Be sure to mark your calendars for the final fundraising event for this year’s relay at the SuperHero 5K race on Saturday, May 11 starting at 7:30 a.m. in the Zachary Historic District. More Relay for Life pictures on Pg. 3

Cancer survivor Tom Ed McHugh talks about his battle with caner.

Mayor Amrhein to Host Annual Golf Tournament

In an unofficial kick-off of his reelection campaign, Zachary’s Mayor, David Amrhein, will be hosting a Fundraising Golf Tournament on Friday, May 3, at Copper Mill Golf Club. The tournament will consist of two flights, a morning flight at 8 a.m. (limited to the first 25 teams) and an afternoon flight at 1 p.m. Lunch and beverages will be provided. A 4-person scramble team costs $400 or $100 for single golfers. First, Second and Third places will be awarded, along with longest drive and closest to the hole, as well as numerous door prizes. If a company or individual is interested in sponsorship, two levels will be offered. The Gold Sponsor-

ship for $1,000 entitles you to a four-man team, logo on tournament banner, hole sponsorship and special gift packet. The Silver Sponsorship for $500 entitles your company’s logo to be placed on the tournament banner and a hole sponsorship. Hole sponsorships are available for $150. This will allow sponsor space for company names to be displayed at different holes throughout the course. Contributions may be made payable to: David Amrhein Campaign Fund, 5689 Newell Street, Zachary, LA 70791, Steve Nunnery, Treasurer. For more information, contact Bob Whitaker at 225-2898 or email: jrbobwhitaker@hotmail.com.

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Zachary’s Judge Hernandez Installed In Southern Law Center Judicial Wall of Fame

Zachary resident Judge Todd Hernandez of the 19th Judicial District Court was among seven alumni judges honored by the Southern University Law Center (SULC), during the unveiling of their portraits for the Law Center’s Judicial Wall of Fame. The unveiling ceremony was held on April 11 in the Senate Chambers of the Old State Capitol. Judge Hernandez’s portrait will be hung in the Law Center’s North Wing of A. A. Lenoir Hall, in a display of 22 others that serves to preserve and honor the institution’s judicial legacy. Judge Hernandez, a member of the SULC Class of 1992, was elected to the 19th Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge in April 2001. After presiding exclusively over criminal cases for eight years, he is now presiding over a civil docket. He has more than 20 years of legal experience from the private practice point of view and as a judge that

has presided over numerous civil trials, felony criminal trials, including several high profile trials involving capital offenses. A graduate of Zachary High School, Judge Hernandez earned a BA in legal studies from the University of Louisiana Monroe. Judge Hernandez and his wife, Shannon Hendry Hernandez, have four children, Benjamin, Brant, Grace and Brady. Call 654-0122 to advertise your business

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Dry’s Pharmacy: Treating Every Customer with Personalized Service

By James Ronald Skains

John Dry has been dispensing pharmacy prescriptions in Zachary for the past 23 years, the last four as the owner of Dry’s Pharmacy located at 4344 Church Street in downtown Zachary. “That is our mission at Dry’s Pharmacy, to treat every customer as if he or she was our only customer,” John related to the Zachary Post. “Any of our customer that want it, I give them my personal cell number which I always answer so they can call me 24/7 if they have any questions related to their medication.’’ John is a 1982 graduate of Rayville High School about 30 miles east of Monroe. Rayville is known as the “White Gold” (Cotton) Capitol of Louisiana. He grew up on a farm and formed an affection for animals at early age, which influenced John to enroll at LSU in pre-veterinary medicine. During a summer vacation back in Rayville, a friend that was a Dentist, suggested to John that he consider becoming a Pharmacist since most of his college course credits would fulfill the science requirements to enter Pharmacy School. John followed his friend’s advice and eventually graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe

with a degree in Pharmacy in 1989. “My time at LSU was very special to me,’’ John told the Post. “I met my wife to be, Trish, on a blind date. Ironically, Trish was from Bastrop which is only 35 miles from my home town.’’ John and Trish now have three daughters. Shelby, 19 has followed in her mother’s career interest by pursuing a Theater and English curriculum at Samford University in Birmingham. Emma, the second daughter of John and Trish is in high school at Zachary. Grace, the youngest is in the seventh grade. Naturally, John and Trish are big Bronco supporters. “I’m really proud of my wife who just recently finished her degree in Theater Arts at LSU and now teaches in the Zachary school system,’’ John added. “We really enjoy living in Zachary and being a part of the community.’’ “After attending LSU, I knew that I wanted to live in South Louisiana somewhere close to Baton Rouge but in a small town atmosphere,’’ John pointed out. “We could not ask for a better place to live than Zachary.’’ “I want all our customers to know the staff very well, and have confidence that when they walk through the door to our pharmacy that they

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will receive special attention to their needs,’’ John noted. “I continuously emphasize the importance of really caring for our customers to our staff, because when someone comes into our pharmacy, we know that they have either just been to a doctor, need a refill or have questions about their medicine.’’ “I was pleased to hear of an incident that happen in a class at LSU on the importance of how businesses should treat their customers,’’ John recalled. “One of the young men in the class told the class if they wanted to see a real example of customer care and service, they should visit Dry’s Pharmacy in Zachary.’’ John is an active member of the Zachary Chamber of Commerce and the Zachary Rotary Club. He and Trish and their three children are active members of the First Baptist

Church of Zachary. Typically, Dry’s Pharmacy has a staff of eight to take care of your needs any day you stop by. Reporter’s Note: This writer looked at a public website on which were posted a couple of reviews about Dry Pharmacy Services that indicate that John is on his way to achieving his goal in customer service. Jennifer D. of Zachary said, “Relatively new business in Zachary, but John has been a staple Pharmacist for over 20 years to Zachary. Dry’s still offers that small town, friendly personalized service that people remember and miss from Zachary years ago.’’ Erica D., also of Zachary wrote: “Love the down home friendly feel to this place. They attempt to remember your name – Service is quick – something that other pharmacies lack these days.’’

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Zachary Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Businesses to Town

Zachary artists now have a local and unique opportunity to show community members their artwork at the Joie Petite Designs Gallery and Studio located at 4257 Church St., Suite 104 in Zachary. Along with owner Joy Petty’s original artwork, local artists Courtney Yoes, Jenny Mills, Lisa Pope, Margaret Harmon, Arlyn Munson, DISHology (Megan Buccere and Chloe’ Hagan Aguillard) and Sharon Furrate all have original artwork for sale. Pictured are Charmaine Efferson, Kea Warne and Kathy Blohowiak all with the Zachary Chamber of Commerce; Bret Funk, Bret Funk, InfinIT Technology Group; Courtney Yoes, Zachary Chamber ambassador; David McDavid, chief of police Mayor David Amhrein; Shelia Lowe, Zachary Plainsman; Tommy Womack, Zachary city councilman; Janice Bergeron, Zachary Chamber board member; Landon Petty (Joy’s husband) James Castello, Danette Castello, Kinta Castello, and Brett Fusilier. Joie Petite will be hosting a Grand Opening Celebration on Friday, May 3, 5-9 p.m. For more information, call 225-570-8323.

Zachary’s newest, largest antique mall, 4 Sisters & Etc., celebrated with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 23 along with members of the community and city officials. The first two phases of the antique mall are complete and the third phase complete the 20,000 square feet of antique and unique merchandise along with new accessories from the more than 30 reputable dealers. The mall is located at 21126 Plank Rd., Zachary and can be reached at 225-570-2339 or online www. 4sistersandetc.com. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Pictured for the ceremony are (front row): Charmaine Efferson, Zachary Chamber of Commerce; Mayor David Amhrein; Shelia Lowe, Zachary Plainsman; Judy Persick, owner; Michelle Barton, owner; Mary Rovena, owner; Maureen King, Shy violets Booth; Tommy Womack, Zachary city councilman and Kea Warne, Zachary Chamber of Commerce. Back row: Bret Funk, InfinIT Technology Group; Courtney Yoes, Zachary Chamber ambassador; Allen Persick; Mike Rovena; Harry Knight, K.V. Estes; David McDavid, chief of police and Kathy Blohowiak, Zachary Chamber of Commerce. Not pictured is Stephanie Bardeau, owner.

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