Batten down the hatches!

Hurricane Gustav is currently forecasted to enter the Gulf of Mexico this weekend as a major hurricane. We are unsure if this storm will impact Louisiana. However, it is not too early for you . . . .

Miles Higgins, 2008 Board President

Ooh La La Tanning & Hair Salon Joins Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce welcomes our newest member- Ooh La La Tanning & Hair Salon. The new salon is located at 5223 Commerce Street and owned by Miss Lacy Maxwell. Ooh La La will host a ribbon cutting on September 12th. More to come on this event! Go by and let Lacy and her staff take care of your needs to get ready for the "ball game".

Relocation Packets are now Available

If you know of anyone who is moving to St. Francisville, they can call the Chamber office at 635-6717 and request a re-location packet. Information about the parish and parish facilities along with phone numbers they will need and some brochures from Chamber businesses and maps of the town and parish are enclosed in the packets.

Constitution Week will be observed September 17-23. This year celebrates the 221st anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution.
On Wednesday, September 17th at 3:00pm, the Alexander Stirling Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution asks that all individuals, churches, schools, governmental and patriotic organizations join in "Bells Across America" by ringing bells with other Americans nationwide to honor the Constitution.

On Saturday, September 6, 2008 a "Freedom Walk" has been scheduled. The Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana #3 are sponsoring the walk. The walk will start at Parker Park at 10am, and go down Ferdinand St. and turns at the courthouse then back to Parker Park. This walk is to remember the lives lost on 9-11-01 and those who responded to the tragedy, honor our veterans, past and present, and renew our commitment to freedom and the values of the United States. Registration fee is $10 per person which includes a T-shirt. Contact Estelita Travis at 225-635-3640 or 225-721-1257 for more information and to sign up.

A special "Congratulations" goes out to the committee of the St. Francisville Main Street that put "White Linen Night" together. It was a huge success! Businesses and those participating suggest another event in the near future. A special "thanks" goes to Laurie Walsh. Very Well Done!!

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Schedule for Public Hearings for taxes
WF Sheriff Department- Friday, Sept. 5 @ 9am in Sheriff's Board Room
WF Communications District- Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 9am at 911 Center
WF School Board- Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 5pm at School Board office
WF Police Jury- Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 5:30pm at Courthouse Annex
SF Town- Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 5:30pm @ Town Hall
** The WF Tax Assessor and the Fire District will not have a public hearing.