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APRIL 2007 • Zachary business & real estate Journal • zacharybusiness.com • page 3
PUBLISHER’S note
Relay For Life a great
help in race to cure cancer
T
he Relay For Life represents
hope.
Hope that those who have lost to
cancer will not be forgotten. Hope that
those battling cancer will be supported. And hope that one day, cancer will
be eliminated.
The Baker-Zachary Relay For Life
is scheduled for April 20 on the Lane
Regional Medical Center’s walking
track. The opening ceremony begins at
6 p.m.
It’s been almost five years since my
daughter, Hayley, was diagnosed with
bone cancer. She was 10 years old and
had just earned her black belt in Tae
Kwon Do when a knot on her left
knee was diagnosed as osteosarcoma.
April 2007
Volume 2 Number 9
The battle to save her life has been
brutal. She underwent 11 months of
chemotherapy and she has undergone
several major surgeries. Thankfully,
she has survived and she’s a precious
15-year-old young lady who I’m
proud to say is a “daddy’s girl.”
She is alive in large part due to
research that has given cancer victims
like Hayley a fighting chance.
Scientists, working tirelessly around
the world, are slowly unlocking the
mysteries of this dreaded disease. The
American Cancer Society is second to
the federal government for funding
cancer research. In addition to
research, the ACS also funds educa-
Howard Arceneaux
Publisher
& Editor
Margot T. May
Advertising &
Production Coordinator
F. Bryan May
Business Manager
Desiree Doiron Pomeroy
Account Executive
Annie Fugler
Copy Editor
Troy D. Jones, CPA
Accountant
See Publisher’s Note, p5
Kristy Griffin & Barbara Parsons
Joan Harris
Judy Troth
Columnists
INSIDE
Publisher’s Note..................................................................................4
Susan L. Foret
Contributing Writer
Cover Story: The Corbel and Chalet Brothers ..................................6
Around Zachary ..................................................................................9
Jason L. Hunt
Web Master
Calendar of Events............................................................................13
Focus on Health ................................................................................14
Ben Zachary
Distribution
Business Spotlight: Quality Tire and Car Care ................................15
Business Spotlight: Guidry’s Smokehouse ......................................16
Business Spotlight: Extreme Performance ......................................17
New Business News: The Selling Spot ............................................18
New Business News: JLH Networking ............................................19
Zachary Business and Real Estate Journal is a monthly
publication published by Arceneaux Communications, LLC.
Reproduction of any content is prohibited without written
permission of the publisher. The publisher of Zachary
Business and Real Estate Journal reserves the right to
refuse any advertising which is deemed unsuitable for the
publication.
New Business News: United First Financial....................................20
NewsMakers ....................................................................................21
Zachary Business & Real Estate Journal
P.O. Box 1407
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Moment of Faith ..............................................................................23
(225) 721-2990
Index of Advertisers..........................................................................25
www.ZacharyBusiness.com
Real Estate: Joan Harris....................................................................26
ON THE COVER
Legal Matters: Griffin-Parsons ........................................................27
Personal Wellness: Judy Troth..........................................................28
Snapshots ..........................................................................................29
From left to right, Don Charlet and his wife Susan, and
Kim and Brent Charlet, have created a name for themselves with The Corbel and Charlet Brothers Southern
Design and Construction, located on Highway 61.
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Publisher’s Note, continued from p4
tion, advocacy and patient service programs.
Each year, there are more than 4,500
Relays across the country. The Relays are a
fun, overnight team event that raises awareness in the community and helps raise
funds to fight cancer.
During Relay For Life, teams of friends,
neighbors, families and co-workers commit
to keeping at least one member walking the
track at all times. Teams are comprised of
10 or more members. Each team submits a
registration fee and each member raises at
least $100 to support ACS’ work.
Cancer survivors share a dinner and participate in the Survivors’ Victory Lap that
officially begins the Relay. At this year’s
event, local photographer Rip Rittell, a cancer survivor, is the featured speaker. At 9
p.m., the luminary ceremony - with hundreds of candles illuminating the walkway will take place. It’s a moving tribute that
includes a slideshow honoring all those
who have suffered from cancer.
Throughout the evening, there are plenty
of fun activities. This year’s event will have
many different types of games, lots of good
food and a Miss Relay For Life beauty pageant at 10 p.m. - for men only! It’s a great
time and you can’t beat the camaraderie.
This year’s goal is a modest $55,000.
This year’s co-chairpersons are Michelle
Barton and Dr. Gwen Rutowski. If you’d
like to volunteer or contribute in any way,
contact Barton at 654-7775 or Rutowski at
654-2649. You can also contact ACS
Development Representative Sara Antoon
at 767-4552.
To submit a picture for the slideshow,
contact last year’s chairperson, Frank
Ragsdale, at Lane Regional Medical Center
or drop off photos at the hospital.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available until the Relay. Team registration is
still open until the night of the Relay. Preregister at
www.acsevents.org/relay/la/zachary. Some
teams are accepting participants that may
want to be on a team but don't have enough
people to do a separate team.
The greatest thing about Relay For Life
is that it reminds us all that fighting cancer
is a team effort. Every contribution, no matter what size, makes a difference and helps
the team.
NOMINATE A PERSON, BUSINESS, OR
VOLUNTEER THAT SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED FOR
LEADERSHIP IN THE ZACHARY COMMUNITY.
The categories for nomination are:
*Company of the Year: Small Company,
Midsize Company, & Large Company
*Business Person of the Year
*New Business of the Year
Nominations for The First
*Volunteer of the Year
Annual Zachary Business
*Zachary Chamber Hall of Distinction
Awards and Hall of
Distinction will be
Forms available in the Chamber office or on the Chamber
accepted through April 15. website or Zachary Business & Real Estate Journal website.
Howard Arceneaux
Publisher
All in
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Family
The Corbel and Charlet Brothers Southern Design and Construction are located on Highway 61, almost two miles north of Plains-Port Hudson Road.
Brent and Don Charlet building a name for themselves
By Howard Arceneaux
T
he Charlet name is usually
associated with the funeral
home located in the middle of
Zachary. A few years ago, a passion
for working with wood turned into
a different type of business for
brothers Don and Brent Charlet,
whose father and uncle still run the
funeral home. The younger Charlet
brothers are now on their own, and
their business on Highway 61 is
making a name for itself.
The Charlet brothers own The
Corbel Distinctive Gifts &
Interiors, located at 911 Highway
61, almost two miles north of
Plains-Port Hudson Road. They
also own an architectural salvage
business that rehabilitates old wood
and turns it into construction wood
for new and remodeled houses. In
addition, they build custom wood
furniture. That’s how they got into
the business in the first place.
“About 15 years ago, Don started building furniture,” Brent said.
After a while, the Charlets
began buying houses, fixing them
up and selling them. That got them
into the building business. Then
one day, they bought six truckloads
of beams from an old mill that was
being torn down in Central
Louisiana. They sold that material
and used some in the first house
they ever built.
They pride themselves on service and customer satisfaction,
something they learned from their
father and uncle.
“We’ve been in the public eye a
lot,” said Brent. “Service is something embedded in us because that
is what the funeral home business
is. We’ve tried to do it in this business. Our work ethic, we got from
our dad. He taught us to do the best
we can and treat others the way we
want to be treated.”
The Charlets moved to Zachary
when Don was in 11th grade. Prior
to that, they lived in Clinton. At
one time, they lived in the funeral home until the
family moved into a house.
“We have a family business, because that’s
what we came from,” said Brent.
The brothers have five different business
components that compliment each other.
The Corbel represents the “design phase”
with interiors, gifts and accessories as the focus
in a retail shop setting.
“The store is unique,” said Don. “People who
appreciate artistic design and things well-made
will find that here. Decorators and interior
designers come here to shop for the unique interiors.”
The Corbel features many unique home interior items because the Charlet brothers seek out
things that are out of the ordinary. Brent’s wife
Kim and Don’s wife Susan work for the business and help with the buying.
“When we go to market, we are very critical
of what we bring back,” Don said. “People are
finding out about us more and more and they’re
visiting us more. Many of the people come back
because we have such unique merchandise.”
The Corbel features many imported items,
from diverse countries like Italy and Guatemala.
The shop has a bridal registry and can be found
online at www.TheCorbel.com.
The Charlets credit Donna Graham, the manager for The Corbel, with keeping the store cus-
A stack of old pine beams waits to be refinished into fresh building materials.
tomer-service oriented.
The “building phase” of their business is
Charlet Brothers Southern Design and
Construction. They build and remodel homes all
over the Zachary area.
The wood salvage and flooring business also
supplies builders and businesses in a large area.
They’re continually on the lookout for old wood
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to reclaim and turn into new building materials.
Much of the shop behind The Corbel is dedicated to rehabilitating old wood.
“What people throw away, we can look at
and see the beauty,” Don said. “We know what
that old wood can become if it’s worked right.”
The furniture construction business includes
such pieces as doors, shutters, fireplace mantels,
tables, desks – virtually anything that’s wood for
a house, ornamental or otherwise. The furniture
is made from scratch, and the Charlets can build
just about anything a customer wants.
“We build furniture the way it was built a
hundred years ago,” said Don. Most of the wood
they work with in the reclamation part of their
business is old hardwood pine and cypress. The
Charlets also make much of their furniture from
the wood they salvage.
All types of products can be made to order by Brent and Don Charlet
Later this summer, the Charlet brothers will
celebrate three years in the building on Highway
61. The front of the building, about 2,000 square
feet, houses The Corbel. Another 2,000 square
feet is dedicated to the furniture building and
about 7,000 square feet is dedicated to the wood
salvage business and storage.
This year, the Charlet brothers have expanded
their business into exterior landscape, selling
mulching and bedding materials. They feature a
premium organic mixture, a landscape mixture
and pine straw. Depending on demand, they may
expand this facet of their business in the future.
“We deliver by the truckload within a 25-mile
radius,” said Don. “We’re just getting into this
because we saw a need for it. We’ll see where it
takes us.”
With great customer service always remaining the important aspect, the Charlet brothers
hope to continue expanding their business and
keep the emphasis on providing unique gifts,
products and materials that customers usually
can’t find elsewhere.
“We want people to come and check us out
and experience what we have to offer,” Brent
said.
The Corbel is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
on Saturdays.
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AROUND Zachary
Zachary schools No.1 again
F
or the second year in a row, the Zachary Community School
District received the highest District Performance Score in the
state, with a score of 108.2. Rounding out the top five DPS scores are
West Feliciana Parish, Ouachita Parish, Vernon Parish and Livingston
Parish Schools.
A total of 59 school districts received scores for 2006. Nine school
districts were not included in this year’s DPS because of Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita. The DPS is a “roll up” of individual student scores on
the LEAP tests, the iLEAP tests and the Graduation Exit Exams (GEE),
as well as attendance and dropout rates.
Z Fest contest seeks cooks
The Zachary Business & Real Estate Journal is sponsoring the first
cooking contest for Z Fest, which is scheduled from May 3 through 6
at the Zachary Youth Park.
The cooking contest will be held Saturday. There will be two categories – amateur and professional for restaurants and caterers. Teams
can be comprised of up to four people.
Dishes must include sausage and they must be cooked on the
grounds of the festival. There must be a minimum of three pounds per
entry and the meal must provide at least 10 servings. Judging begins at
12:30 p.m. and the awards will be presented at 1 p.m.
A blue ribbon will be presented to the contest winner of each category and their recipe will be deemed the “Official 2007 Z Fest Sausage
Recipe.” Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals will be presented for first, second and third-place winners. A trophy will be presented to the Grand
Champion winner to keep for one year. Next year another battle begins
to see who steals the trophy.
To register, visit www.ZFest.us or call the Chamber office at 6546777.
Z Fest seeking sponsors
Z Fest is fast approaching and the
Zachary Chamber of Commerce is
looking for businesses to get
involved as sponsorship partners.
This family-oriented festival
scheduled for May 3-6 at the
Zachary Youth Park will benefit the
entire Zachary community. In the
past, Zachary festivals attracted
crowds of more than 10,000 and that
number might be surpassed at Z
Fest! Families can enjoy booths, games, carnival rides, food, entertainment, and lots more!
You can agree to sponsor at whatever financial level your company
is able to give to Z Fest. Z Fest will continue to grow each year as we
Theres something for
everyone’s taste buds
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Shrimp Kabob
Shrimp & Vegetables
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Grape Leaves, Spinach Pie,
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Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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AROUND Zachary
showcase our great city. This will be the only fundraiser for the
Chamber this year.
There are many different sponsorship opportunities:
Platinum ($5,000) - listed in all promotional material, special
festival edition, media, website, stage promotion, banner, t-shirt;
Gold ($2,500) - listed in special festival edition, promotional
material, website, banner, t-shirt;
Silver ($1,000) - website, special festival edition, promotional
material, banner;
Event Sponsor - sponsorship of specific event, promotional
material, website (example -- band sponsor, or other events taking
place);
Partnership Sponsor - website, promotional material (levels
$500, $250, $100);
For more information, please contact the Zachary Chamber of
Commerce at 654-6777 or visit www.zfest.us on the web.
PWZ auction May 12
More than 300 items will be up for bid at the Professional Women
of Zachary’s first auction on May 12 at Southern Signature Accents.
Among the items are a bass boat, a trip to Montana, a quail hunt,
antique furniture and jewelry. There is also original art from Don
Reggio and signed prints by Robert Rucker available.
Gates for the auction open at noon for preview of the auction items.
The free-admission auction, which begins at 4 p.m., will take place in
the warehouse.
PWZ consists of professional and business women who are dedicated
to the promotion and education of women in the city. For information,
call Moonyean Wood at 658-0000 or Trish Dry at 937-7277.
Copper Mill wins award
Copper Mill Golf Community received the Good Growth Award for the
Best Upscale Residential Development. Ross and Tony Bruce,
owners/developers of Copper Mill, accepted the award at the Marriott
Hotel in Baton Rouge on April 23.
The Baton Rouge Growth Coalition honored 12 commercial and residential projects, determined by a panel of local and regional experts, with
the 2007 Good Growth Awards for projects from the previous year. Also
honored were the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, Stonehenge Capital
Headquarters, the Settlement at Willow Grove, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry,
the Eden Park Branch Library, McKinley Middle Magnet School, MAPP
Construction Corporate Headquarters, Dimensions-In-Design, 635 Main
St. Studios, YMCA Westside and The Bluff House.
“This will continue to push Copper Mill sales and growth by being honored with this award,” said Tammie Phillips, office manager at Copper
Mill. “This is excellent recognition for all the hard work Ross and Tony
have done.”
Tammie Phillips, Stephen Hunt, Cheryl Tate, Michele Mortensen, Tony
AROUND Zachary
and Kim Bruce and Ross and Marsha Bruce represented Copper Mill at the
annual event. For information on Copper Mill, contact 658-7717.
Legislative breakfast slated
Join your legislators and fellow Chamber members at the Legislative
Issues Breakfast on April 4 at 7:30 a.m. at Cactus Café. Sponsored by the
Zachary Chamber of Commerce, the Baker Chamber of Commerce and
BREC, the breakfast will give citizens an opportunity to discuss the
upcoming legislative session and key issues that affect the northern part of
East Baton Rouge Parish. Cactus Café is located at 5810 Main Street. Cost
for the breakfast is $6 per person.
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Relay garage sale approaching
The Zachary/Baker community-wide garage sale is scheduled for April
14. The sale is being organized to benefit the American Cancer Society’s
Relay For Life of Zachary/Baker. For more information, contact Michelle
Barton at 301-5162 or 564-7775. The Relay For Life relay will be held on
April 20 at the Lane Memorial Regional walking track starting at 5 p.m.
Beaver Creek work progressing
Visitors to Beaver Creek will notice landscaping of the entrance has
been completed. Developer Sean Glickman said $250,000 was invested to
beautify the entrance and the streets and boulevards.
In March, 150 crape myrtle trees and hundreds of rose bushes and flowers were donated to spruce up the boulevards and streets. Every street will
have a different color of trees.
The second filing is 70 percent sold out. Glickman said the next 24 lots
are going to start development in April-May to be completed by July this
year. Beaver Creek’s model home will be completed this month.
“It will be right on time for the parade of homes so our preferred
builders can take advantage of it,” Glickman said. “The goal is to advertise
and bring clients from all over Baton Rouge that will order custom homes
from our preferred builders.”
Glickman also said an agreement has been reached with East Baton
Rouge Parish to bring the sewer line to the entire area. He said BREC
plans to build two tennis courts and a large playground next to the clubhouse before the end of this year.
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Ladies Luncheon on April 21
First Baptist Church of Zachary will host a First Ladies Luncheon
on April 21 at the Family Life Center, 4200 Main Street. The guest
speaker is Diane Deaton from WAFB-TV. Tickets are $15. For more
info call the Church office at 654-2755.
Clinton community market set
5355 Machost Rd
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-0290
Visit Clinton on April 7 for the Clinton Community Market and Easter Egg
Hunt. The market promises gifts, crafts, plants, food, music, birdhouses and
much more. An Easter Egg Hunt for ages 8 and under at 10 a.m. at McKnight
Park will add to the festivities. Bring your Easter basket and join in the fun and
win some prizes. This event is free to the public and sponsored by Clinton
Main Street, which is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call Carol Shirley,
AROUND Zachary
(225) 603-9003.
The Cajun Classic Chevy Club will have a display of classic antique hot
rods and cars of special interest in front of historic Lawyer's Row behind the
East Feliciana Parish Courthouse during the Clinton Community Market.
Also, check out the town’s new businesses: Woodside Cafe, Wildflower
Inn, Uncle Joe's Antiques & Gifts, Hawson's Tools and Interiors, Maddie's on
Main and Initial Here!
Kent and Co. Jewelry available
Jim and Suzanne Peay would like to introduce Kent and Company Fine
Jewelry now located in Uniquely Southern. Stop by and browse the showcase
of unique fine jewelry and talk to owners John and Kim Kent about special
jewelry purchases or private diamond showings.
BREC organizational meetings set
The BREC league sports department will hold organizational meetings for
the upcoming 2007 junior sports and Pride community sports season.
The junior baseball coaches meeting is scheduled for April 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Tee ball and coaches pitch coaches meeting is scheduled for April 4 at 6:30
p.m. Girls slow pitch softball (including 9 & 10 year old coaches pitch) coaches meeting is scheduled for April 5 at 6:30 p.m. Girls fastpitch coaches meeting
is scheduled for April 5 at 7:15 p.m.
All meetings will take place in Room 111 at Independence Park Recreation
Center, 7505 Independence Blvd., in Baton Rouge. These are organizational
meetings – all rules, playing sites and equipment will be discussed. Rosters will
be issued and team registration dates and procedures will be explained.
For Pride community sports, tee ball, junior softball and adult co-ed softball
organizational meetings are scheduled for April 10 at Pride Park Recreation
Center at 6:15 p.m.
Entry fee for all Junior Sports is $125 per team. Except baseball, cost is
$300 per team. Pride adult co-ed softball fee to be determined. For more information, contact Marc Palmer (boys sports and tee ball) at 273-6401 or Earl
Thomas (girls sports, coaches pitch and Pride community sports) at 273-6402.
Pride/Cheneyville library programs
The following programs will be held at the Pride/Cheneyville Branch
Library, 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road in April.
Kim’s Cheers and Dance, April 21, 10 a.m. -- Two, four, six, eight…here’s
a program that’s really great! Kimberly Cifreo, former competition cheerleader
and cheerleading/dance instructor, will teach basic stretches, motions, jumps,
and a cheer and dance for girls ages 8 to 18. Participants will show off their
skills in a short routine at the end of the workshop. Please wear comfortable
clothes and tennis shoes. Registration is required and limited to 15.
The ABCs of Global Climate Change, April 21, 2 p.m -- Environmental scientist Jessica Rury will guide adults and teens through the facts and misconceptions of global climate change. Rury received her Masters of Environmental
Science from Louisiana State University in 2006. She is currently employed by
a local environmental and geotechnical consulting firm. Registration is
required. To register or for more information, call (225) 658-1540.
CALENDAR OF
APRIL 4
Legislative Issues Breakfast
Cactus Café
7:30 a.m.
654-6777
Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon cutting
Farm Bureau Insurance
5355 Machost Road
10:30 a.m.
654-6777
APRIL 6
Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon cutting
Dos Hombres
10 a.m.
654-6777
APRIL 9 – 13
Starting Now
Free Stroke Education
Program
Lane Rehabilitation Center
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
658-6800
654-6777
APRIL 10
Diabetes Support Group
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
658-4583
APRIL 19
Chamber of Commerce
Annual Crawfish Boil
5 p.m.
Bennett’s Ski School
654-6777
APRIL 12
Safe Sitter Babysitter
Training
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Registration Required
654-LANE (5263)
APRIL 14
Baker-Zachary
Community garage sale
for Relay For Life
All day
301-5162
APRIL 18
Chamber of Commerce
Networking Luncheon
Guidry’s Smokehouse
Noon
Events
Tickets: $15
654-2755
APRIL 20
Ribbon Cutting
Zachary Wal-Mart
7:30 a.m.
654-6777
APRIL 20-21
Zachary/Baker
Relay For Life
Lane RMC fitness trail
5 p.m. – 5 a.m.
301-5162
APRIL 21
First Baptist Church
First Ladies Luncheon
Speaker: Diane Deaton
APRIL 23-24
AARP Defensive Driving
Course
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (both days)
Registration Required
654-LANE (5263)
MAY 3-6
ZFEST
Zachary Youth Park
Be a part of it!
All day
654-6777
MAY 10
Chamber of Commerce
Annual Banquet
St. John’s gym
6 p.m.
654-6777
Every Monday, 5:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Lane RMC Scale Down
Center
Registration required
658-4463
Diabetes Management
Program
Lane RMC
Registration & PreCertification Required
658-4583
Kiwanis Club Meetings
Every Wednesday
7:10 a.m.
Lane RMC 2nd floor conf.
room
Rotary Club Luncheons
Every Thursday
Noon
Zachary Police Station
ONGOING
Scale Down Orientation
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Dry Eye Syndrome a common, treatable medical problem
By Baron J. Williamson, MD
D
ry Eye Syndrome is a painful and irritating condition that
affects one out of five Americans. Most people afflicted with
Dry Eye Syndrome don’t even realize they have the condition; they dismiss their irritations as allergies, thinking there is nothing that can be
done to treat their problem. Lucky for them, that is not the case.
What many people don’t know is that Dry Eye Syndrome is one of
the most under-diagnosed medical conditions. If left untreated, it can
cause serious problems such as scarring, major changes in vision and
even blindness.
Symptoms include, but aren’t limited to, redness, burning, itching,
foreign body sensation, sandy or gritty feeling, sensitivity to light, contact lens discomfort, eye soreness and arthritis/joint pain. Although it
sounds redundant, constant watering and tearing are also symptoms of
Dry Eye. If the eye feels uncomfortable, it sends a message to the brain
to produce more tears. Because these tears have lost their lubricating
ability, the eye still feels irritated and keeps sending messages for more
unbeneficial tears. Some people may feel dry eye discomfort while
reading, watching television and even working on a computer.
The eye relies on the flow of tears to supply continuous moisture
and lubrication to preserve vision and comfort. When normal eyes
become irritated by dust, wind, smoke, fumes or other irritants, they
normally produce extra tears to wash them away. Dry eyes are unable
to efficiently wash away irritants because of dry spots and ulcers, and
sometimes scar, like ridges on the surface of the cornea.
Tears are composed of water that provides moisture; oils to support
proper lubrication; mucus for even spreading; and specialized proteins
and antibodies to defend against infections. A very common reason for
dry eyes is simply the normal aging process. As we grow older, our
bodies produce less oil which in turn affects the quality of our tears,
making them evaporate easily and leaving dry areas on the cornea. Dry
eye irritations are commonly found in women entering menopause, due
to changes in hormones.
The same feeling of dry eye pain can also be found in contact lens
wearers no matter what age, because contacts absorb healthy tears,
causing the formation of proteins on the surface of the lens.
Underlying systemic diseases such as Sjogren's Syndrome and other
autoimmune or connective tissue disorders can lead to dry eye problems, as well. Environmental factors, such as high temperatures, low
humidity, dusty winds and pollution are also contributors.
Advancing age is the single most important risk factor for Dry Eye
Syndrome, though several diseases contribute to it, also. Some medications such as blood pressure medication, decongestants and antihistamines will exacerbate the situation. A simple test by your optometrist or
See Dry Eye, p31
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BUSINESS Spotlight
Customer service key for Quality Tire and Car Care Center
A
t Quality Tire and Car Care Center, owner Brad Chaney makes
sure the service is as the name implies: Quality.
“Quality service and quick turnaround, in and out,” said Chaney, who
with his father Don, has owned the business since 2002. Located at 3617
Highway 19, Quality Tire and Car Care Center is a one-stop auto shop for
what Chaney calls light mechanical needs. The services include oil
changes, brake jobs, engine flushes, batteries, transmission service, fuel
injector cleaning and the list goes on. Quality also performs state inspections. Courtesy services include vacuuming and window washing.
“We do just about everything except major mechanical,” Chaney said.
Besides mechanical work, Quality tire and Car Care Center is a fullservice tire shop, providing new tires and rims, tire repair, balancing and
alignment.
“We have a lot of tires in stock, but with so many different sizes, it’s
impossible to stock everything,” Chaney said. “But we can get almost
everything the same day or definitely by the next day.”
Chaney credits his staff for Quality Tire and Car Care’s steady increase
in business volume. Shop manager Mark McDaniel and his wife Jada oversee the experienced five-person crew and make sure the work is performed
to Chaney’s high level of expectation.
“We provide team-oriented training and we do a lot of cross training so
everyone is comfortable with the different jobs,” Chaney said. “We want to
make sure the customers are happy. If they’re happy, they will tell a few
Brad Chaney stands by the Quality Tire and Car Care Center sign on Highway 19.
other people. If we don’t do it right, they’ll tell 100 people. We don’t want
that.”
The Chaneys just opened Quality Scrubs and Suds, right next door on
Highway 19. It’s an automated car wash open 24-7. Any service at the car
center includes a discount at the car wash. With the purchase of a set of
tires, customers receive five free car washes.
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BUSINESS Spotlight
New owner pledging great food at Guidry’s Smokehouse
B
illy Gehling is bringing more than 25 years
of experience in the restaurant business to
Guidry’s Smokehouse.
Gehling worked for Piccadilly Cafeterias and
Tony’s Seafood for a quarter century and he wants
to use that experience to make Guidry’s
Smokehouse a popular dinner destination.
“We feature a cafeteria-style delivery system
with a buffet line,” Gehling said. “We make sure
the food is fresh and hot. And there’s also a nice
selection of menu items available, like po-boys.”
Barbeque is his specialty and Gehling said all
of his meats are slow-smoked on a pit, including
brisket, ribs, pulled pork and chicken to name a
few. The marinade for the rib-eye steaks is a special recipe that he said makes them tasty and melt
in your mouth.
Gehling said the crawfish etouffee is made with
only fresh ingredients from a roux. Shrimp scampi,
sautéed shrimp, baked fish and jambalaya are also
made fresh by his veteran kitchen staff.
Also on the buffet line is a wide selection of
vegetables, including turnip greens, cabbage, macaroni, squash, broccoli rice casserole and green
beans.
Bread pudding is a popular dessert as are the
apple and peach cobblers, pies and cakes. He plans
to expand his offerings, made from his favorite
recipes.
Billy Gehling offers a nice selection of fresh food on his buffet line.
Gehling recommends Guidry’s homemade
hamburgers, which are served on square old-fashioned buns that he specially orders. Also on the
menu are cole slaw, potato salad, onion rings and
his baked beans, which are seasoned with smoked
beef.
“They’re like you used to get years ago and
they taste so good because we use really top ingredients,” Gehling said.
The décor of the restaurant has changed, thanks
to Gehling’s wife Jamie. It’s decorated with old
Fabulous Acadian in Copper Mill Golf Community
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family pictures and antiques and farming equipment to give it a down-home feel.
“This is my place, this is me,” Gehling said.
“We treat our guests like family.”
Later this month, Guidry’s Smokehouse will
start serving breakfast with a full array of freshlymade items available for dine-in or takeout.
Catering is also available.
Guidry’s is located at 9522 Main Street, across
from Signature Southern Accents. For information,
call (225) 658-8RIB (8742).
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BUSINESS Spotlight
Extreme Performance offers automotive products, services
E
xtreme Performance Tires and Accessories can turn ordinary
pickup trucks into intimidating monsters.
Not like Godzilla or King Kong, but the kind that use super lift kits
to make them nearly as daunting as their movie counterparts.
Extreme Performance Tires and Accessories, located at 20981 Plank
Road, has just about any type of tire or accessory for four-wheel drive
vehicles, trucks, cars and all-terrain vehicles. They are the only dealer
in Louisiana that features Pit Bull tires.
Wayne and Connie Bennett opened Extreme Performance with son,
Matt, in October of 2004. Connie’s brother, Brent Waldrop, started
managing the store a little more than a month ago.
“We’re very competitive with our prices,” said Waldrop. “We can
get just about any kind of accessories. If we don’t have it in stock, we
can get it.”
Extreme Performance also stocks and sells all types of rims and can
order whatever you need.
Of course, Extreme Performance has lots of products for trucks, like
various sizes of lift-kits, different styles of toolboxes and runningboards
and Extreme Performance now sells spray-on bedliners. They are also a
Red-Letter Warren Winch dealer.
Though Extreme Performance specializes in products for four-wheel
drive vehicles, Connie Bennett said they also have full-time mechanical
and tire service for all routine tire and automotive maintenance like oil
Trucks are transformed with lift kits at Extreme Performance Tires and Accessories.
changes, brake jobs, leveling, mounting, rotating and balancing tires.
When you stop into Extreme Performance, check out their newest
product line – they now carry carports and metal buildings.
For information, contact Extreme Performance Tires and Accessories
at (225) 658-6969.
NEW Business NEWS
Aldy’s The Selling Spot markets merchandise on eBay
J
onathan Aldy has created a way for people to buy and sell on eBay
without turning on a computer.
Last month, Aldy opened The Selling Spot at 4908 Main Street, Suite
B, across the street from Regions Bank.
“It’s the easiest way to buy or sell on eBay,” said Aldy, a 2000 graduate of Zachary High School. “We take in anything worth $30 in value or
more – if there’s a seller’s market.”
In other words, if an item doesn’t have a chance of being sold, he
doesn’t accept it. If the merchandise has demand on eBay, he lists it.
Customers pay an up-front fee of $5 per item and Aldy photographs it
and uploads it on the popular auction site. He monitors the listing and he
researches the best time to sell it. He also collects the payment, packages
the merchandise and ships it. He then mails a check to the owner.
In addition to the $5 fee, Aldy charges a percentage commission,
depending on the selling price of the merchandise. Aldy accepts new and
used merchandise.
“We can sell anything and everything except firearms and pets,” he
said.
Already a successful endeavor, Aldy estimates he’s sold $75,000
worth of merchandise, including a car among the 100 or so items he’s
listed. He said he hopes to average selling about 70 percent of the items
he lists. If an item does not sell, it can be re-listed. If it doesn’t sell a second time, its owner can pick it up or it can be given to the Salvation
Jonathan Aldy, owner of The Selling Spot.
Army.
“We want people to know we’ve got their best interest in mind,” said
Aldy. “The more money we make, the more they make. If they get top
dollar, the more we make.”
Aldy’s shop is on the web at www.TheSellingSpot.Net or call (225)
658-7745 for information.
NEW Business NEWS
Technology made simple Hunt’s motto at JLH Networking
By Susan L. Foret
J
ason Hunt, a computer
expert, website designer and
owner of JLH Networking, is “start
to finish” throughout a project, and
unlike most of today’s doctors, he
happily conducts house-calls.
Hunt’s commitment to helping
others began in the early 1990s
when he was attending
Southeastern Louisiana University
to study nursing. Hunt expressed
that he is “not a sales person” and
that he has no greater desire than to
help you and to build a relationship
with you.
Hunt describes himself as the
kind of man who wants a client
relationship with you that if you
see him and his wife, Brandie, in
the store or in church, you’ll want
to say “hello” and stop for a chat,
Jason Hunt, owner of JLH Networking, can custom design a network or web site for
your specific needs.
as friends do.
And just like a good friend,
Hunt is committed to talking about
your needs and working through
your problems, and will help you
make a plan that will accomplish
your goal while keeping your cost
within your budget.
When you work with Hunt, you
will have the confidence of knowing that all of your technical problems are solved here, in America,
by local people, and Hunt will not
outsource your job.
Not only is Hunt honest and
competitive with his prices, he
believes that your business is more
important than your money, proclaiming, “I’ve been lied to and
cheated and I’m just not going to
do that.”
JLH Networking provides complete service and support of all
your technology and communication needs. Hunt is available for
consultation on computer hardware/software applications,
Internet, email, network design,
See JLH Networking, p31
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NEW Business NEWS
United First Financial shows you how to be debt free
By Susan L. Foret
T
hough many people haven’t kept their
2007 resolutions to lose weight or quit
smoking, Tony Pittman, an independent agent
for United First Financial, can actually show
you how to keep your resolution to become
debt free.
Using Fortune 500 banking techniques and
a comprehensive plan that is outlined by using
state-of-the-art software, the road map needed
to become debt-free might just be a phone call
and an appointment away.
Pittman said that though banks and mortgage companies are an asset and his company’s system does not change anyone’s mortgage, it does allow someone to pay his or her
mortgage faster, and it carries a money-back
guarantee.
Pittman and his wife Faye have both been
in the business of helping people as associate
pastors and now, the Pittmans hope to continue
helping people through the system their company offers.
“We are here to help people who are struggling with debt and want to help them retire
with dignity,” shared Pittman. “We know that
we have something that is changing lives.”
To stress the importance of what they do as
a company, Pittman said their agents are told
that they have to “lie, cheat and steal.” Though
this may seem shocking, Pittman explained
that “lie, cheat and steal” stands for quite the
opposite of the typical meaning of this outrageous statement.
Pittman clarified that in order to “lie,”
agents needed to lie down at night with peace
of mind knowing that what they know is the
right thing for the clients’ best interest. To
“cheat” they had to cheat themselves of time,
in order to help their clients or promote the
business, and they needed to “steal” ideas in
the business world in order to promote the system and the company.
See United First, p31
Faye and Tony Pittman want to show you how they
have helped many become debt free without changing
your lifestyle.
NEWSMakers
Jonathan Rodriguez
Lane Employee of Year
J
onathan Rodriguez, a registered nurse in
the Intensive Care Unit, was named Lane
Regional Medical Center’s Employee of the Year
for 2006. He received the award at the annual
Employee of the Year luncheon in February.
Jonathan Rodriquez
Rodriguez has worked at Lane for eight years
and was recognized for his outstanding work and
dedication to his patients and the hospital.
“Jonathan is an excellent nurse who has received many compliments from
his patients and their families,” said Jennifer Johnson, chief nursing officer. “He
is very energetic, never in a bad mood and always smiling and happy.”
“I am so honored,” said Rodriguez, who received a plaque, $500, and two
days off with pay. “I love my job, and am fortunate to work with a great team
at a great hospital.”
Rodriguez, who grew up in Clinton and Zachary, is married and has two
children. Prior to his nursing career, he served in the U.S. Navy.
Landry named to Lane RMC post
Melissa Landry, LDN, RD, has been named
Director of Food & Nutritional Services at
Lane Regional Medical Center. Landry is
responsible for coordinating all aspects of food
and nutritional services for the hospital, including patient food service, outpatient nutrition
therapy and managing Café de Lane, the hospital’s cafeteria.
Landry has more than nine years of experiMelissa Landry
ence in the healthcare field. Prior to being
named director, she was Health Educator for
Scale Down, the weight management program at Lane RMC. She is a
member of the Baton Rouge Dietetic Association and is certified with the
Louisiana Board of Educators in Dietetics and Nutrition and with the
Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Pedersen named chief anesthetist
Gerald Pedersen, CRNA, has been named
Chief Anesthetist at Lane Regional Medical
Center. As chief anesthetist, Pedersen is
responsible for oversight of all anesthesia
activities at the hospital, including management of the anesthesia team, patient satisfaction and physician relations.
Pedersen has 28 years of experience in the
healthcare field. Prior to being named Chief
Gerald Pedersen
Anesthetist, he was an anesthetist with
Diversified Professionals, Inc. in Lubbock,
Texas. A native of Bethesda, Maryland and a resident of Baton Rouge,
Pedersen is currently a member of the American Association of Nurse
Anesthetists.
NEWSMakers
Bergeron moves to Hancock Bank
tions and first in volume.
The 110 LA RE/MAX offices have over 636 agents.
Janice A. Bergeron has been named a Vice President with Hancock Bank
and will serve as Branch Manager of the Zachary office. In addition, Bergeron
is the Audubon Cluster Manager of the retail division. She was previously a
Branch Manager at Chase Bank in Zachary.
Heath Monte earns broker’s license
RE/MAX First agents honred
Several agents of
RE/MAX First of Zachary
were recently recognized
for special achievements
at the RE/MAX Dixie
Region Awards Banquet
at the Riverside Hilton.
Kelly O’Brien received
the “Most Cooperative
RE/MAX First of Zachary
Spirit Award” for the
Zachary office. Pat Norris
and Danya Delapasse received awards for the 100% Club and Darla
Hebert, McKenzy Stewart-Pilcher and Kelly O’Brien were recognized in
the Executive Club.
RE/MAX First Baton Rouge received the Children’s Miracle Network
Office of the Year honor and was first in the state by number of transac-
Heath Monte recently acquired his broker license and he is now an
Associate Broker/Realtor with Coldwell Banker Mackey. Monte was also
recognized as the top producer in the Zachary office for the third year in
a row (2004-06).
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We know there is an enemy; we know he has
an army that has already been defeated! However,
our job on this earth is to hold the territory King
Jesus has conquered! What has He conquered? All
areas of the enemy’s work. We are told in John
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destroy. Our job is to stop him in his tracks; to
stop the stealing whether it is physical, spiritual,
mental, social or financial. We are to stop
tragedies, sicknesses and diseases! We are to be
peacemakers and promoters of the Kingdom of
God. Our job is to stop all areas of destruction and
chaos.
We do this by using the tools we have been
given, which are the armor of God; the name of
Jesus and the authority to use the name of Jesus;
His blood; praise and worship; all types of prayer;
and speech - are we speaking blessings or curses?
Do we know where our tools are? Are they in
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we comfortable with using our tools, whether spiritual or work tools in our earthly trade. Perhaps
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Lake Rosemound Inn
Bed & Breakfast
• Fish, canoe, paddle boat on
190 acre private lake
• King / Queen beds & Jacuzzi for 2
• Full breakfast
• “Help yourself ice cream parlor”
St. Francisville, LA
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Ambrosia General Store
Friendly Service
Quick Pick-up • Snacks & Chips • Cold Drinks
Beer & Liquor • Deli (chicken & hamburgers)
Discount Cigarettes
We now have live and boiled Crawfish!
M-F (5 am-8 pm) • Sat. (7 am-8 pm)
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Zachary, LA
654-6892
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Zachary Dirt Pit, LLC
We Load & Deliver
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Cell: (225) 279-6788
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Owner: Gregory Loubiere
All American Sleep & Mattress
Amanda Beard Real Estate
Ambrosia General Store
Aucoin’ Tree Service & Stump Grinding, LLC
Bank of Zachary
C. J. Brown
Café Phoenicia
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Certain Title & Escrow
Charlet Brothers
Coldwell Banker Mackey
Delta Mortgage Services
Dr. Randy Buntyn
Eagle Federal Credit Union
Farm Bureau Insurance
Feliciana Windshield Repair & Replacement
First Incounters
Gary Blanchard Jewelers & Fine Gifts
Gregory & Gregory, Inc.
Griffin-Parsons
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Independence Residential & Commercial
Mortgages
JLH Networking
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Kleinpeter Physical Therapy
Lake Rosemound Inn
Lane Regional Medical Center
Magnolia Title
Merge Fitness
Merle Norman and More
Mr. Postman
Neighbors Federal Credit Union
New Life Flooring
Old South Photography
Patsy Burdine-Mary Kay
Pelican State Credit Union
Professional Women of Zachary
Quality Tire & Car Wash
Regional Eye Associates
ReMax First Zachary
Sammy’s Grill
Smoothie King
Sullivan’s Pharmacy
Suzi Gautreaux-Keller Williams
Tammie Phillips-Copper Mill
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REAL E s t a t e
JOAN HARRIS
Market cycles determined by supply and demand
I
n the real estate
market, the
relationship between
supply and demand
is calculated as
“available inventory.” At the current
sales pace, how long
would it take to sell the total number of houses
available on the market? That is how the real
estate industry measures inventory. Inventory is
measured in weeks and months. Longer inventory times are associated with buyer’s markets.
Shorter inventory periods are associated with
sellers’ markets. Some buyers and sellers hope to
time their purchases to take advantage of market
cycles.
When in the market for buying a new home,
there are two main factors that influence the
value of homes. The first is the fair market value
of the home; the second is whether or not the
area the house is located in is a seller’s or a
buyer’s market.
Calculating the fair market value of a home is
still important and very much necessary.
However, it is critical to note that the results are
only estimates, based on home sales from at least
the past six months. A great deal can change in
six months, resulting in the market shifting from
favoring a buyer’s, to a seller’s, and vice versa.
There are market forces to supply and
demand and one of them is low-interest rates,
which keep housing relatively affordable, even
as home prices continue to rise in many areas.
Interest rates serve as the lubricant that keeps the
wheels churning. High rates can squelch
demand, which was the case in the early 1980s.
Few buyers could qualify when interest rates
hovered near 18 percent. Recently, low-interest
rates have propelled the home sales market forward.
Another market factor is when the supply of
homes for sale rises, then buyer demand
becomes weak. Buyers have more to choose
from, so the sense of urgency to buy tends to
wane. In a market with a limited supply of
homes for sale, sellers often have the upper
hand. Buyers find themselves in multiple-offer
competition, which puts upward pressure on
home prices.
During sellers’ markets, homes sell quickly
and sellers have a lot of pricing power. As a
result, prices rise more rapidly than at other
times. During buyers’ markets, homes may sit on
the market for a while before selling, so sellers
become more flexible and may even drop their
prices.
It is crucial to determine what market type an
area is as soon as you become interested in purchasing or selling a house. So give us a call and
we’d be happy to assist you in determining the
present market.
Joan Harris is a manager with C. J. Brown
Realtors and supervises the company’s Zachary
office. You can reach Joan or any of her sales
associates at 225-761-6600.
Slow Down, Relax & Enjoy
our stress-free environment. While dining at
Guidry’s, enjoy our live piano playing Thursday Saturday from 11 am until 8:30 pm.
Coming Soon! Drive Thru and
Full Breakfast Menu beginning on April
16. Stop by and enjoy Breakfast, Lunch and
Dinner on the serving line after April 15.
New Dining Hours Starting April 16!
Monday - Friday
5am-11am Breakfast Served
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Under New Ownership:
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LEGAL M a t t e r s
GRIFFIN PARSONS
Spousal usufructs can simplify
property ownership issues
H
aving a Last Will and Testament (a “Will”) is important to
many people, and for those who have divorced and are now in
a subsequent marriage, having a Will may be even more crucial. Some
people assume that, upon their death, their spouse will automatically
have the right to live in the marital home and possess certain property
and/or funds by virtue of what is known as the “spousal usufruct.”
However, unless you have a Will granting such rights, the spouse
may not be protected. For example, if a couple resides during their
entire marriage in a home that is the separate property of one spouse,
the surviving spouse does not automatically have a usufruct over that
home upon death of the spouse owning the separate property, and may
be forced to move out of the home. This is true for any and all separate
property, whether it be a home, money, car or other asset. Property may
be separate property by virtue of the fact that it was purchased prior to
the current marriage, inherited by, or donated, to one spouse even during the marriage, or for other reasons.
Using the example of a home, it is easy to see the complications that
could arise if the marital home is, in fact, the separate property of one
spouse. Regardless of the length of time the couple lived in the home
during their marriage, upon the death of the separate property spouse,
the surviving spouse has no right to remain in “their” home, unless that
right has been given in a Will.
If the separate property spouse has children, whether from prior
marriages or the current marriage, the children of that spouse will
inherit the home in full ownership and the surviving spouse may be left
with no home. Even if the separate property spouse has no children, the
surviving spouse still would not inherit the separate property if he is
survived by any grandchild, brother, sister, parent, niece or nephew.
Many people have no idea that, without a Will, their separate property could be inherited by a relative they have never even met, rather than
by their surviving spouse.
Of course, if the property is community property rather than separate
property, then the surviving spouse would receive a usufruct over that
property until remarriage or death, but any children of the deceased
spouse would still inherit the naked ownership of the community property, subject to the surviving spouse’s usufruct.
Most people would not want their surviving spouse to be left with
no rights to the marital home upon their death, regardless of whether
the home is community or separate property. Many people would also
want their surviving spouse to have the right to use at least some of the
money or other property being enjoyed during the marriage, even if that
property were not considered community property.
To ensure the surviving spouse is protected, both spouses should
have a Will setting forth their wishes. The surviving spouse may be left
a usufruct for life or until his or her remarriage. Such a usufruct would
ensure the surviving spouse’s right to use the home, but not the right to
sell the home without the naked owners’ consent.
Thus, the naked owners, frequently the children of the deceased
spouse, are thereby protected because the surviving spouse is not able
to sell the property and the naked owners will eventually receive the
property in full ownership at the end of the usufruct. Some people may
even want to leave
their property,
whether it be community or separate, in
outright ownership to
their surviving
spouse, especially if
Kristy Griffin
Barbara Parsons
there are no children
to be considered.
Whether a person owns separate property, community property or
both, he or she should consider carefully his or her wishes for the ownership and use of that property after death and should be aware of the
laws governing how his or her property will be inherited if he or she
does not leave a Will.
For persons owning separate property, especially married persons
owning separate property, it is imperative that they understand the laws
governing the inheritance of that property and they should consider
whether a Will is needed to protect a surviving spouse or to adequately
carry out their wishes.
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PERSONAL W e l l n e s s
JUDY TROTH
Some pet peeves about fitness and nutrition
T
hank all of you for reading this column. I’ve had a blast writing it!
This month, I’d like to mention a couple of
the things that irritate me to no end in the
world of nutrition and fitness. I hope that I
won’t sound like Andy Rooney.
I have a stack of fitness magazines and
they all have articles on how to get flat abs.
All the articles have a variety of exercises that promise if you do them,
your abs will look just like the 23-year-old swimsuit model who’s
demonstrating them. Baloney! First, the six-pack is at least 50 percent
a product of low body fat. You may have great abs, but until you reduce
the body fat, you won’t see them. Sorry.
Secondly, most of the exercises in those articles are impossible for
the average person to accomplish safely. The articles I’ve seen don’t
demonstrate any regressions for beginners. What mostly happens is you
will get discouraged or you will injure yourself - either option is unacceptable, and the injuries are potentially serious. Before trying what the
magazines suggest, you need to develop core strength. As a side benefit
to core strength, your posture will improve and you will look taller and
slimmer. That’s a good start on the quest for flatter abs.
In the world of nutrition, trans fats are the new evil. Please educate
yourself on where trans fats come from. Marketers have taken the trans
fat glob and run with it. Now we are seeing things like fresh fruit
advertised as having “no trans fats!” That’s like “carb-free steak,”
“zero calorie water,” or “cholesterol free olive oil” (which also has no
trans fats). Don’t buy into the hype; read the labels, read about nutrition
and make informed choices.
I heard a news report the other day that women (men too) are too
tired to do much of anything. We all have so much to do, and ironically,
working out is one of the things that we are too tired to do. I say ironically, because some of the “tired” comes from stress and the cure is
working out. Exercise burns up the excess adrenaline that stress produces. Over time, exercise will energize you as you become more fit,
will help you to sleep better, improve your mood and improve your
state of mind and body.
Tired? Go get a good workout!
Until next time…
LOG on to ZACHARYBusiness.COM today!
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MARCH RIBBON CUTTINGS
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
M
embers of the local Gamma Gamma Chapter, (L) Donna
Black, President, and Ginger Parker attended the Delta Kappa
Gamma Society International Regional Conference in Monroe on
March 16-18, 2006. The Society is a professional honorary society of
women educators.
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BFM Land Surveyors
Sports 4 Life
Bayou Regional Women’s Clinic
JLH Networking, continued from p19
server maintenance,
printer/copier/scanner solutions and
support for your home and office.
JLH Networking also specializes in
business technology systems; in
particular, telephone system design
and support, long-distance, general
website design, Virtual Private
Networking, remote security cameras and much more.
“A lot of times people are not
utilizing their technology to their
fullest potential,” explained Hunt.
Hunt has fine-tuned his expertise from a variety of experiences
from developing software for Lane
Memorial Hospital to working for
the City of Baton Rouge. Besides
helping a variety of customers,
Hunt also developed and maintains
our website at Zachary Business &
Real Estate Journal and our sister
publication, Livingston Business &
Real Estate Journal.
Hunt said that customer service
has “gone out the window” and he
wants to treat his customers better
than they are now being treated,
explaining, “I want to build a trusting relationship before doing busi-
ness with you. I’m trying to hold
onto that by providing good customer service with everything that I
do.”
Give Jason Hunt a shot at
demonstrating how you can have
“technology made simple.” He can
be reached at (225) 279-1630 or by
email at
[email protected].
United First, continued from p20
Dry Eye, continued from p14
Few companies can offer the product and system that United First
Financial and Pittman do. Pittman stated that anyone with a home,
which included double-wide manufactured and modular homes, could
qualify for this unique system to help them out of debt.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Tony or
Faye at (225) 612-3947, (866) 712-2987 or email
[email protected]. You can also check out United First
Financial’s website at www.u1stfinancial.com.
ophthalmologist can be performed to correctly diagnose Dry Eye
Syndrome.
There are many different treatment options for people suffering from
Dry Eye Syndrome. Artificial tears temporarily relieve discomfort and
preservative-free tears also soothe, while containing less potentially
aggravating additives. The use of Restasis® drops helps to treat the
cause rather than temporarily alleviating symptoms. Other options
include the insertion of punctual plugs which trap the tears on the eye
keeping it moist. Drops that reduce redness are not recommended
because they don’t have adequate lubricating qualities and often make
the problem worse. Nutritional supplements containing omega-3 fatty
acids and even cold-water fish such as tuna, salmon and sardines are
said to provide relief.
The most important thing for the sufferer to do is see an eye specialist to properly diagnose their condition and set up a treatment plan
specifically designed for them. If you have the above symptoms or
think you may be suffering from Dry Eye Syndrome, call The Regional
Eye Center at 654-1061 to schedule an appointment.
The Brashear family would like to
give a special thanks to everyone
who has donated to the Joseph
Brashear Benefit Fund.
Z FEST May 3 - 6
www.zfest.us
Booths, games, carnival rides, food, entertainment and lots more
ZFEST ART CONTEST • Sponsored by Office Depot
Entry Fee:
$2.00 - Elementary - High School Students
$5.00 - General Public
1. All art must follow theme: Zachary - the new American community.
2. Art must be original work of artist.
3. Accepted format will be in 2 categories:
a. hand drawn or painted
b. graphic design (these must include Z Fest logo and year of festival)
4. 1st - 10th place entries will be showcased throughout the community.
5.Winners receive a $100 Office Depot Gift Card!
6.Winning poster will be deemed “Official 2007 ZFest Poster” and will be reprinted
and sold at the festival.
7. Deadline for submission will be April 2, 2007.
8. Entries will be officially judged and winner will announced on Friday, April 13, 2007.
For more information, please contact
the Zachary Chamber of Commerce at 654-6777.

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