Archive >> Zachary >> March/April 2007
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Victory Lap: Zachary Resident's Battle With Cancer Inspires Volunteer Work and Advocacy

Running errands can be tedious and sometimes stressful, especially when trying to fight crowds after the holidays. But for Cherie Gravois, one of those routines saved her life... More

Editorial

The Best and the Worst
The recovery from the 2005 hurricanes continues to stumble forward after nearly two years. It is the best of times and the worst of times for south Louisiana...More

Articles

God's Call Takes Many Forms at Zachary's United Methodist

God is working through the entire congregation – often in ways we could have never expected – through several of our members who have reached out to others in need... More

Diverse, Yet One: Church Welcomes Many Backgrounds, Lifestyles to Celebrate Easter

People from the Plains area founded Plains Presbyterian Church long ago. It has been in Zachary for more than 176 years... More

Youth Mission Trip Makes a Difference in Small Miss. Town

We are surrounded by outstanding young people in our parish. They love summer mission trips and work during the year to raise funds so the trips can happen... More

 Easter: More Than a Religious Holiday

Mary and Wayne Griffin are relatively new members of our church. They moved to Zachary after they lost all of their household belongings in Hurricane Katrina... More

 Max McDaniel's Legacy Lives on at First Baptist

God often shows Himself through the actions of His people, offering hope and joy even in the midst of seemingly hopeless and painful circumstances... More

 Bigger Is Not Always Better

The First Presbyterian Church of Zachary is not a large church, but for some things, bigger is not always better... More

Students Receive Excellent, and Superior Ratings at Regional Thespian Convention in Texas

Twenty-two drama students from Northwestern Middle School participated in a regional thespian convention at Clements High School in Sugar Land, Texas, in February. All Northwestern students who participated received no less than excellent ratings in overall competition scores... More

 Real Estate Reflects Growth, Opportunity in Zachary Area

Zachary is the fastest growing community in the surrounding area. With Zachary’s school system being No. 1 in the state and soon to be granted district-wide accreditation, now is a great time to live in Zachary... More

Cat Haven Names Dr. McKowen Veterinarian of the Year for 2006

Dr. Roberta McKowen of the Zachary Small Animal Clinic was named Veterinarian of the Year for 2006 by the organization Cat Haven... More

 Chamber of Commerce to Host First Annual Zachary Festival!

If you’re looking for some early summer fun, you don’t have to travel far to find it! That’s because a new annual festival will debut in May right here in Zachary... More

 Home Equity Line is an Excellent Stress Reliever

Today’s lending practices make it possible for nearly anyone with a steady job and a clean credit history to begin making monthly payments on a home of his or her own... More

Is It Time?

Each year when the weather teases at turning warm, I ask my mother, “Is it time?” “Not yet. Almost,” She replies... More

Taking Care of Your Pet’s Teeth Can Mean Better Health Overall

Perhaps one of the most neglected items of dog and cat general health care and maintenance is the care of their teeth... More
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