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Greetings - Apr. 28, 2008 |
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Message from the President
There are several important issues and projects to West Feliciana and I want to bring three in particular to your attention. On this Saturday, May 3rd an important election occurs this weekend as we will be casting our votes for races for the 6th Congressional District. This is the district that covers Baton Rouge and the surrounding Old South plantation country, including West Feliciana Parish. Please remember to head to the polls on Saturday!
There are two significant projects that have been in the works for quite some time and both of them could potentially have a significant impact on the town of St. Francisville and the parish. Generating additional tourists, diversifying tax revenue and increasing the quality of life are extremely important to the vitality of the parish. The two projects are the Tunica Hills Interpretative Center and the Julius Freyhan School Project.
Eco-tourism is the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry and the Tunica Hills Interpretative Center would be a shining example of our unique landscape for the world to see. This project has twice been fully funded by the legislature, only to later have the funds removed and earmarked for other higher-priority projects. Please take a few minutes and go to the chamber's web site to see the architectural renderings of this amazing and ambitious project .
The Julius Freyhan School project will be a multi use complex and will include the Temple Sinai which will house the only Jewish Museum in the state. It will serve as a much needed cultural and conference center. This will be the only complex of its kind in either East or West Feliciana Parish. The foundation envisions its use for plays, art exhibits, lectures, concerts and other cultural affairs and community gatherings.
Whether or not you personally support these projects, it is good for us all to be informed citizens of our parish and its potential projects. Please see the chambers web site for more details.
Miles Higgins
Board President
The Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce |
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The Police Jury is reviewing the tax structure in West Feliciana and will be discussing this at the next meeting. Keeping up with where we, as a community are going , is every citizens responsibility. We have some extraordinary talent at the Jury, that is looking at how to fund government in the near future. Look for more on this important subject and let your voice be heard for the pros and the cons. We applaud the planning that is implied in this discussion. We await to see what is proposed. |
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We add our congratulations to US Congressman Don Cazayoux! Congressman Cazayoux represented a portion of West Feliciana in the past as a State Representative, but now in Washington, will represent us all. |
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Farmer's Market & More
The West Feliciana Farmer's Market is returning every Thursday, beginning Thursday May 22nd. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Located in the 4-H barn on Wilcox Street, come out and support local farmers and gardeners!
Memorial Day Weekend will be pack with fun for the whole family. The weekend kicks off with a Movie Under the Stars in Parker Park. The movie will start at dark, admission is one canned good for the West Feliciana Food Bank, concessions will be available. The movie showing is ENCHANTED. For more information call Laurie Walsh at the Ma in Street Office 635-3873. On Saturday night in Parker Park at 6:30 p.m. the Delta Drifters will be playing in the Gazebo. This event is brought to you by the Bank of St. Francisville. Bring your chair and your dancing shoes. For more information call Laurie 635-3873 or Lynn 635-3665.
Remember that we have company coming to town for Graduation night! Grand parents and other family will be coming, so make your reservations at our local restaurants to enjoy the time together. Support the Merchants who supported Project Graduation. Finally, our congratulations to all of our graduates! We're sorry not to have scholarships to offer all of them, but a stronger St. Francisville economy is a gift that we at the Chamber are working for.
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The next Greater St. Francisville After Hours will be held on Thursday May 22, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at The St. Francisville Inn. This is a first time ever hands on WEBINAR After Hours. TempleDesign and Blue Goose Media will sponsor this event. Bring your lap top if you want - we will teach you how to register, add your business listing and use the Community Market Days. This is the time to come and see the website on the big screen and have a little fun at the same time. |
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Linda Osterberger has gotten on the ball and sent out renewals to our last year list. If you haven't received one, yet, we need you to contact us and get on board. We are working to make this a better place to live and work. Support us as we work for you! |
Chamber Info
JOIN TODAY As part of your membership, you can take advantage of a variety of programs, events and professional development opportunities. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Parish Info
TOURISM INFORMATION As a tourist destination, St. Francisville Louisiana attacts visitors from around the world. Rich in civil war history, nature, historic sites and parks; people also come for the quaint town where time slows down just a bit.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT Information on West Feliciana Parish government, services, offices, elections, utilities, police jury and location maps can be found at wfparish.org. Plenty of links to parish information on this "Gateway to the Parish"
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St. Francisville Info
ST. FRANCISVILLE INFORMATION As the center-piece of West Feliciana Parish, St. Francisville is located about 30 minutes north of the capitol of Louisiana, Baton Rouge. Find out about the town's government, tourism, Main Street program and much more..
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